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Crumb Brush

Edwardian Table Crumb Brush
Edwardian Table Crumb Brush

Edwardian Table Crumb Brush

$250

H 2.5 in W 7 in D 0.25 in

Edwardian Table Crumb Brush

Located in Riverdale, NY

Edwardian table crumb brush from the early 20th century. Set with an elaborate central cartouche in

Category

Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Crumb Brush - Jonny Tapp
Contemporary Crumb Brush - Jonny Tapp

Contemporary Crumb Brush - Jonny Tapp

$47 / item

H 0.6 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Contemporary Crumb Brush - Jonny Tapp

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Contemporary Crumb Brush - Jonny Tapp. Based in Bruton Somerset, Jonny is a passionate craftsman

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Crumb Brush
Early 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Crumb Brush

Early 19th Century Black Lacquer Chinese Crumb Brush

Located in Louisville, KY

This wonderful Chinese Crumb Brush is an interesting look into the past. Made in the early 19th

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Napoleon III Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass
Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass

Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two-piece fish-form crumb brush with teak dust/crumb pan set, ca. 1960s. Italian, but similar to

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Table Crumb Brush Dust Pan Tray Bold Graphic Midcentury Design
Danish Rosewood Table Crumb Brush Dust Pan Tray Bold Graphic Midcentury Design

Danish Rosewood Table Crumb Brush Dust Pan Tray Bold Graphic Midcentury Design

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Laurids Lonborg bold, graphical design. Rare wood constructed brush, with a textured plastic molded

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Rosewood

Contemporary Crumb Stick Brush - Jonny Tapp
Contemporary Crumb Stick Brush - Jonny Tapp

Contemporary Crumb Stick Brush - Jonny Tapp

$54

H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 19.3 in

Contemporary Crumb Stick Brush - Jonny Tapp

Located in Hook, Hampshire

Contemporary Crumb Stick Brush - Jonny Tapp. Based in Bruton Somerset, Jonny is a passionate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Furniture

Materials

Wood

Silver crumb catcher set and embossed brush
Silver crumb catcher set and embossed brush

Silver crumb catcher set and embossed brush

$3,000 / set

H 11.82 in W 9.85 in D 1.97 in

Silver crumb catcher set and embossed brush

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crumb collector set and brush with Art Nouveau style reliefs. Metal: Silver

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver crumb tray & brush with garlands & floral motifs
Embossed silver crumb tray & brush with garlands & floral motifs

Embossed silver crumb tray & brush with garlands & floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Crumb collector and brush in embossed silver with garlands and floral motifs

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

1960s WMF Ikora Crumb Catcher Set Pan & Brush Germany
1960s WMF Ikora Crumb Catcher Set Pan & Brush Germany

1960s WMF Ikora Crumb Catcher Set Pan & Brush Germany

By WMF Ikora

Located in Chula Vista, CA

WMF Ikora Crumb Catcher Tray and Brush Germany Silent Butler Table Cleaner set Tray & brush valet

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

800 Silver Crumb Collector and Brush, Made in Italy, 1980s
800 Silver Crumb Collector and Brush, Made in Italy, 1980s

800 Silver Crumb Collector and Brush, Made in Italy, 1980s

$1,405 / set

H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 1.58 in

800 Silver Crumb Collector and Brush, Made in Italy, 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

800 Silver Crumb collector and brush, Made in Italy, 1980s The shovel measures 20 cm x 17 cm x 4 cm

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Novelty Brush and Crumb Pan Set, English, c1930
Art Deco Novelty Brush and Crumb Pan Set, English, c1930

Art Deco Novelty Brush and Crumb Pan Set, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this charming novelty Art Deco chrome Brush and Crumb set. This dust pan

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Crumb collector and brush in silver cutout with raised floral motifs
Crumb collector and brush in silver cutout with raised floral motifs

Crumb collector and brush in silver cutout with raised floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Crumb collector and brush in silver cut-out with raised floral motifs. Metal: Silver

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Collects crumbs and brushes in silver with reliefs of leaves and flowers
Collects crumbs and brushes in silver with reliefs of leaves and flowers

Collects crumbs and brushes in silver with reliefs of leaves and flowers

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crumb collector and brush with leaf and flower reliefs. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver crumb set w/ garlands around central monogram
Embossed silver crumb set w/ garlands around central monogram

Embossed silver crumb set w/ garlands around central monogram

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Crumb collector and brush in embossed silver with garlands surrounding a monogram card

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver crumb set w/ warrior, garlands, flowers & fruit
Embossed silver crumb set w/ warrior, garlands, flowers & fruit

Embossed silver crumb set w/ warrior, garlands, flowers & fruit

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Crumb collector and brush in relief silver with a warrior figure surrounded by

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Embossed silver crumb set w/ floral motifs around monogram
Embossed silver crumb set w/ floral motifs around monogram

Embossed silver crumb set w/ floral motifs around monogram

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Crumb collector and brush in embossed silver with floral motifs surrounding a monogram

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Silver crumb set w/ flowers & garlands around monogram card
Silver crumb set w/ flowers & garlands around monogram card

Silver crumb set w/ flowers & garlands around monogram card

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Crumb collector and brush in cut-out silver, revealed with flowers and garlands

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Silver crumb set w/ floral & scroll reliefs around monogram card
Silver crumb set w/ floral & scroll reliefs around monogram card

Silver crumb set w/ floral & scroll reliefs around monogram card

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crumb collector and brush with flowers and raised scrolls surrounding a

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Silver crumb set w/ reliefs, leaf & flower applications around monogram
Silver crumb set w/ reliefs, leaf & flower applications around monogram

Silver crumb set w/ reliefs, leaf & flower applications around monogram

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crumb collector and brush with reliefs, leaf and flower applications

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Silver crumb set shaped as a leaf w/ engraved leaf veins
Silver crumb set shaped as a leaf w/ engraved leaf veins

Silver crumb set shaped as a leaf w/ engraved leaf veins

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver crumb collector and brush in the shape of a leaf with engraved leaf veins

Category

Antique 19th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in London, GB

ensemble retains the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery service, down to its crumb tray and brush. The

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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Crumb Brush and Tray by Carl Auböck
Crumb Brush and Tray by Carl Auböck

Crumb Brush and Tray by Carl Auböck

Unavailable

H 1.19 in W 8.67 in D 10.83 in

Crumb Brush and Tray by Carl Auböck

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Wooden Crumb Brush and Tray / Table Brush No. 4764 Designed 1953 by Carl Auböck Literature

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Nutwood

Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France
Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France

Set of 3 Chinese Crumb brushes Napoleon III Red Black Victorian 19th France

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This set of three crumb brushes, date from the reign of the last emperor of France, Napoleon III

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Paper

Mid-century Modern Rosewood Laurids Lonborg Crumb Brush & Pan with Box Denmark
Mid-century Modern Rosewood Laurids Lonborg Crumb Brush & Pan with Box Denmark

Mid-century Modern Rosewood Laurids Lonborg Crumb Brush & Pan with Box Denmark

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Introducing a mid-century modern rosewood crumb brush and pan set by Laurids Lonborg, a celebrated

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Bauhaus/Marianne Brandt Modernist Crumb Brush and Tray, circa 1929
Bauhaus/Marianne Brandt Modernist Crumb Brush and Tray, circa 1929

Bauhaus/Marianne Brandt Modernist Crumb Brush and Tray, circa 1929

By Marianne Brandt

Located in Winnetka, IL

A burnt orange enameled sheet metal and horsehair brush and tray by the Bauhaus artist and

Category

Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Tableware

Materials

Metal

Napoleon III Papier Mâché "Star" Decorated Table Crumber, Brush and Bread Basket
Napoleon III Papier Mâché "Star" Decorated Table Crumber, Brush and Bread Basket

Napoleon III Papier Mâché "Star" Decorated Table Crumber, Brush and Bread Basket

Located in Hudson, NY

Black Napoleon III "star" motif papier mâché crumber with matching brush and bread basket

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Papier Mâché

Silver Silent Butler
Silver Silent Butler

Silver Silent Butler

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 8 in D 1.25 in

Silver Silent Butler

Located in San Francisco, CA

border together with incised decoration crumb brush.

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Louis Philippe Papier Mâché Crumber and Brush Set
Louis Philippe Papier Mâché Crumber and Brush Set

Louis Philippe Papier Mâché Crumber and Brush Set

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 9.25 in D 9.5 in

Louis Philippe Papier Mâché Crumber and Brush Set

Located in Hudson, NY

Superb quality Louis Philippe black lacquered papier mâché brush and crumber set. Beautifully

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Tableware

Materials

Lacquer

Crumb Tray

Crumb Tray

Unavailable

H 0.01 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

Crumb Tray

Located in Dorking, Surrey

An original Edwardian walnut crumb tray with brush

Category

Early 20th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Laurids Lønborg Fish Table Sweeper Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Laurids Lønborg Fish Table Sweeper Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s

Laurids Lønborg Fish Table Sweeper Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s

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H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in

Laurids Lønborg Fish Table Sweeper Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Basel, BS

this Danish midcentury rosewood fish-shaped table brush. Designed by the renowned Laurids Lonborg, this

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush
Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush

Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush

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H 8.67 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this wonderfully 1930s Art Deco flapper girl crumb brush with a half pin

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush
Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush

Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush

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H 8.67 in W 2.37 in L 8.67 in

Art Deco 1930s Flapper Half Doll Crumb Brush

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this wonderfully 1930s Art Deco flapper girl crumb brush with a half pin

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Ceramic, Straw

1960s Riviera Silver Butler Crumb Brush and Tray Italy
1960s Riviera Silver Butler Crumb Brush and Tray Italy

1960s Riviera Silver Butler Crumb Brush and Tray Italy

By Riviera Design

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Riviera Butler Crumb Brush and Tray Italy Chrome plated brass with rosewood handles. Retains

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Crumb Brush & Dustpan by Laurids Lonborg
Crumb Brush & Dustpan by Laurids Lonborg

Crumb Brush & Dustpan by Laurids Lonborg

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A dustpan with a rosewood brush with inlays resembling a fish.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Plastic, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Fish Table Crumb Brush by Laurids Lonborg
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Fish Table Crumb Brush by Laurids Lonborg

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Fish Table Crumb Brush by Laurids Lonborg

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Vienna, AT

This amazing Danish midcentury rosewood fish shaped crumb sweeper or table brush was designed by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Rosewood

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Crumb Brush & Scoop - Garrard & Co. London 1968
Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Crumb Brush & Scoop - Garrard & Co. London 1968

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Crumb Brush & Scoop - Garrard & Co. London 1968

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1968 by Garrard & Co., this very handsome, Sterling Silver Crumb Scoop, is

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Crumb Tray and Brush
Early 20th Century Crumb Tray and Brush

Early 20th Century Crumb Tray and Brush

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H 8.13 in W 9.13 in D 1.25 in

Early 20th Century Crumb Tray and Brush

Located in High Point, NC

Early 20th century brass crumb tray and brush made by Beldray in England. Nice shape and size. Very

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Chrome Crumb Tray Valet Brush Set
Art Deco Style Chrome Crumb Tray Valet Brush Set

Art Deco Style Chrome Crumb Tray Valet Brush Set

By Riviera Design

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Art Deco Style Chrome Crumb Tray Valet Brush Set Clever design, brush hangs from built in hook

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Silver Plate Silent Butler Table Crumber with Hidden Lucite Brush
Silver Plate Silent Butler Table Crumber with Hidden Lucite Brush

Silver Plate Silent Butler Table Crumber with Hidden Lucite Brush

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

, circa 1950-1960. The crumber has a stored Lucite handled and nylon bristled brush, and a wooden

Category

Mid-20th Century American International Style Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Table Butler Brush and Crumb Pan
Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Table Butler Brush and Crumb Pan

Mid-Century Brass and Walnut Table Butler Brush and Crumb Pan

Located in San Diego, CA

Architectural Mid-Century brass and walnut table butler brush and crumb pan from West Germany

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

French paper mache table crumer / crumb sweeper and brush, c. 1865-80
French paper mache table crumer / crumb sweeper and brush, c. 1865-80

French paper mache table crumer / crumb sweeper and brush, c. 1865-80

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Red paper mache table crumber / crumb sweeper with gilt edging and decorated with an overall

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Materials

Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Copper Arts & Craft Lidded Jug by J.S.&S
Early 20th Century Copper Arts & Craft Lidded Jug by J.S.&S

Early 20th Century Copper Arts & Craft Lidded Jug by J.S.&S

By Joseph Sankey & Sons

Located in London, GB

) metalware includes jugs (pitchers), tankards (ewers), crumb trays and brushes, crumb scoops, trays, salvers

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper

Teak Crumb Brush and Tray by Kay Bojesen
Teak Crumb Brush and Tray by Kay Bojesen

Teak Crumb Brush and Tray by Kay Bojesen

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H 0.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Teak Crumb Brush and Tray by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A semicircular crumb brush with dustpan in solid teak.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Puiforcat, Art Deco 1st Quality Solid Silver Crumb Brush & Tray, Circa 1930
Puiforcat, Art Deco 1st Quality Solid Silver Crumb Brush & Tray, Circa 1930

Puiforcat, Art Deco 1st Quality Solid Silver Crumb Brush & Tray, Circa 1930

By Puiforcat

Located in London, London

Made circa 1930 in Paris by Puiforcat, this very stylish, 1st Quality, French Silver Crumb Brush

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

French ART NOUVEAU Silver-Plated Crumb Brush and Pan Set by Victor Saglier
French ART NOUVEAU Silver-Plated Crumb Brush and Pan Set by Victor Saglier

French ART NOUVEAU Silver-Plated Crumb Brush and Pan Set by Victor Saglier

By Victor Saglier

Located in TEYJAT, FR

French Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Crumb Brush and Pan Set by Victor Saglier Brush length 34cm, pan

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Laurids Lonborg Rosewood Fish Crumb Brush
Laurids Lonborg Rosewood Fish Crumb Brush

Laurids Lonborg Rosewood Fish Crumb Brush

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H 0.75 in W 5.75 in D 5 in

Laurids Lonborg Rosewood Fish Crumb Brush

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in New York, NY

1960s Mid-Century Modern rosewood fish crumb sweeper designed by Laurids Lonborg. In excellent

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Modern Silver Plate and Rosewood Crumb Brush and Pan
Italian Modern Silver Plate and Rosewood Crumb Brush and Pan

Italian Modern Silver Plate and Rosewood Crumb Brush and Pan

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian silver plated table butler brush and crumb pan with rosewood handles. Nice, polished

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Unicorn Silver-Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher Bakelite Brush
Antique Unicorn Silver-Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher Bakelite Brush

Antique Unicorn Silver-Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher Bakelite Brush

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Antique Silver-Plated Silent Butler Crumb Catcher Bakelite Brush The Sheffield Silver Company

Category

Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Modern Crumb Brush
Modern Crumb Brush

Modern Crumb Brush

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H 0.75 in W 6 in D 5 in

Modern Crumb Brush

Located in Washington, DC

Solid rosewood fish crumb brush and molded wood tray manufactured by Laurids Lonborg, c. 1963

Category

20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Rosewood

collection of tabletop accessories by Kay Bojesen
collection of tabletop accessories by Kay Bojesen

collection of tabletop accessories by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Chicago, IL

Collection includes four trays, two lidded dishes and crumb brush. Signed with impressed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Tableware

Materials

Teak, Glass

Antique Tiffany 13p Sterling Silver Vanity Set, Jars Watch Stand
Antique Tiffany 13p Sterling Silver Vanity Set, Jars Watch Stand

Antique Tiffany 13p Sterling Silver Vanity Set, Jars Watch Stand

Located in South Coast, CA

noted above. The few flaws I'll note here: the barber or crumb brush with long bristles is missing some

Category

Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage

English Solid Silver, Crumb Scoop / Rice Server, Hallmarked, London 1904
English Solid Silver, Crumb Scoop / Rice Server, Hallmarked, London 1904

English Solid Silver, Crumb Scoop / Rice Server, Hallmarked, London 1904

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in York, GB

with a hand brush, to remove crumbs and other debris from the dining table. Nowadays, it would be a

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Crumb Brush For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic crumb brush available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and metal, every crumb brush was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the crumb brush you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right crumb brush, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made crumb brush over the years, but those crafted by Laurids Lonborg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Crumb Brush?

Prices for a crumb brush start at $95 and top out at $639 with the average selling for $350.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.