Sigvard Bernadotte Scanline Midcentury Brass Cutlery Tableware, 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of Scandinavian Scanline solid brass cutlery tableware for twelve, design Sigvard Bernadotte, including roasting knife, carving fork, sauce ladle, vegetable spoon, and dessert s...
Brass
Collection of 15 Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills
By Jens Quistgaard, Michael Lax, Dansk
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of 15 Danish modern pepper mills, circa 1960s-1970s. The majority are teak and include mills by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Michael Lax for Copco, and Laurids of Lonborg,...
Wood, Teak
Set of 16 Cylinda Tableware in Stainless Steel by Arne Jacobsen, 1960's
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 16 Cylinda Tableware in Stainless Steel by Arne Jacobsen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Stainless steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Stelton in Denm...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set By A H Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Danish Mid Century modernist rare wood salt and pepper shaker set, circa 1960's. Each shaker is beautifully constructed with clean and simply elegant design. The top of both ...
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Rare Pepper Grinder in Teak by Laurids Longborg
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful shape with metal movement solid teak rare pepper grinder, by Laurids Longborg, circa 1960s Made in Denmark great condition the top pulls up to place the peppercorns.
Teak
Danish Modern Brass Plates from Boyes, 1970s, Set of 10
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 10 brass plates or cover plates. They were manufactured and designed in Denmark by Boye's during the 1970s. These plates are very similar to plates made by Stelton 5-10 year...
Brass
Danish Modern Fjord Flatware Service for Twelve by Jens Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Fjord" Flatware Set, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960's. Signed with the Germany "Four Ducks" signature. A large set of 75 total pieces, including 12 ...
Stainless Steel
Dansk Designs Modern Large Cheese Knife Denmark 1960s by Vivianna Torun
By Dansk, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Modern Denmark large cheese server knife by Dansk Designs in stainless steel and teak, circa 1960s. Sculpted Cheese Knife designed by master jeweler and silversmith Viv...
Stainless Steel
Dansk Designs Modern Petite Cheese Knife Denmark 1960s by Vivianna Torun
By Dansk, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Just for you: Mid-Century Modern Denmark petite cheese server knife by Dansk in stainless steel and teak, circa 1960s. Sculpted cheese knife designed by master Jeweler and silversmi...
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Prado Flatware Set Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Prado" Pattern Flatware Set, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk of Denmark, and made in Germany, circa 1960's. This is a complete six piece set for twelve people, w...
Stainless Steel
Teak Salt & Pepper Shaker Mill by Jens Quistgaard DANSK IHQ Danish Modern
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage Danish modern teak pepper mill or shaker designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Made in Denmark, circa late 1960s. Sculptural shape in very good v...
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Thistle Danish Modern Stainless Steel Flatware Dansk 62 Pieces
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large set of "Thistle" pattern stainless steel flatware, designed by Jens Quistgaard in Denmark and produced in France for Dansk, circa 1960s. The set contains 5 pieces for 12 people...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Teak Plates Made by Morsbak of Denmark
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage set of 6 teak plates made by Morsdak of Denmark In new old stock condition.
Teak
Danish Modern Solid Teak Salt and Peppermill Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Early production on this solid teak salt and peppermill designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, beautiful design. Made in Denmark.
Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Oiled Teak Salt Cellars, Frantz Lyngby, circa 1960
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Danish turned teak salt cellars, Frantz V. Lyngby, circa 1960. Signed as shown.
Teak
Jens Quistgaard Odin Danish Modern Stainless Steel Flatware for Dansk 62 Pieces
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large set of "Odin" pattern stainless steel flatware, designed by Jens Quistgaard in Denmark and produced in Germany for Dansk, circa 1960s. The set contains 5 pieces for 12 people a...
Stainless Steel
1950s Birgit Krogh Teak Salt Pepper Mills Woodline Danish Modern, Mid-Century
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by Brigit Krogh Marked, Woodline Denmark BK © Good vintage condition, fully functional.
Brass
Enameled sterling Silver Collection of 7 Spoons By Bjorn Wiinblad Danish Modern
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare and collectible set of 7 spoons by Bjorn Wiinbald , sterling silver enameled finish with a gold wash all from 60's and 70s rare and hard to find collection in great co...
Sterling Silver
Lazy Susan Danish Modern Teak Serving Tray or Platter by Digsmed ca. 1965
By Digsmed, Flemming Digsmed
Located in Andernach, DE
Lazy Susan designed by Flemming Digsmed in the 1960s, Danish modern teak swivel/rotating tray, complete with 6 original smokey glass bowls by KH Denmark. A beautiful teak Lazy Susan...
Teak, Glass
1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Rare Large Tray Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this large solid teak, a tray designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa the 1950s, great condition with raised edges, incredible craftsmanship. early stamp at the b...
Teak
1950s Danish Teak Nutcracker Preben Broste Made in Denmark
By Preben Broste
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice 1950's teak nutcracker in teak wood and brass with rac space made in Denmark. No damages and nice vintage condition.
Brass
Carl Cohr Danish Modern Brass and Teak Cutlery Dinner Set for 12, 1960s, 50 Pcs
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This dining/lunch set by Carl Cohr was manufactured and designed in Denmark during the early 1960s. The set consists of 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 dinner spoons, 12 tea sp...
Brass
Dansk Fjord Flatware 119 Pieces Service for 15 Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
All signed 'Dansk Designs Germany JHQ' Danish modern designed by Jens Quistgaard. Minor wear from use.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Style Teak Wood Revolving Utensil Holder Rack
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Style Teak Wood Revolving Utensil Holder Rack. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 9" Diameter.
Teak
Pair of Tall Danish Modern Solid Walnut Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of well-balanced tall walnut salt and pepper shakers, with chrome ring decoration, great craftsmanship, and great condition.
Walnut
1960s Lauffer Rosewood Flatware 12 Service Scandinavian Danish Modern, 67 Pcs
By Lauffer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
67 pieces. 5 Piece setting x 12 and 7 serving pieces.
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Fjord Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk 69 Pieces
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern "Fjord" pattern stainless steel flatware set, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in Denmark and produced in Germany, circa 1960s. The set contains a 5 piece set for ...
Metal, Stainless Steel
1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Italian Tray Trivet Designed by Anri Form
By Anri Form
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this large solid teak, tray/trivet, circa 1950s, great condition with raised edges, incredible craftsmanship. Made in Italy by Anri Form.
Teak
Sold|$1,200
Midcentury Danish Pepper Mill Collection
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard, Richard Nissen
Located in San Diego, CA
Collection of five teak pepper mills by Richard Nissen and other Danish makers. Four mills were produced in Denmark and one Lauffer Mill was produced in USA,. All circa 1960s.
Bamboo, Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Solid Rosewood Hand Turned Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of well balanced solid rosewood salt and Pepper shakers, hand-turned wood Made in COSTA Rica circa 1970s great condition.
Rosewood
Danish Modern Rare Set of Five Cheese Knives, Vivianna Torun-Bulow Hube Design
By Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare design on these set of five cheese knives designed by Vivianna Torun-Bulow Hube Design for Dansk, circa 1970s. Four small knives 5 1/4" long each and one large 7 1...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Danish Salt and Pepper Sets, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish salt and pepper sets, 1960s Two sets of Danish modern rosewood and stainless steel salt and pepper sets. A large set with salt shaker and a pepper mill for the table ...
Hardwood
Sold|$2,304
Teak Wood Plate, Wiggers, Denmark, No. 16
By Wiggers
Located in Lejre, DK
This is a WIGGERS teak plate / decorative dish, designed in Denmark. It is made of teak wood and has a diameter of 28 cm. The plate is in good condition and dates from the 1960s. No....
Teak
Four Dessert Spoons, Old Rifled, Danish Silver 0.830
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four dessert spoons, old rifled, Danish silver 0.830. Measures: 18 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
Dansk Pepper Mill Salt Shaker Quistgaard JHQ Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Washington, DC
Early Dansk peppermill and salt shaker designed by Jens Quistgaard. Grinder is all metal Peugeot mechanism. Condition is excellent.
Teak
Jens H. Quistgaard, Denmark, Flamestone Coffee Service in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008), Denmark. Flamestone coffee service in stoneware for 9 people, 1960s-1970s Consisting of 9 coffee cups with saucers, coffee pot and sugar bowl. The c...
Stoneware
Beautiful Dansk Mid-Century Rosewood Pepper Mill, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Danish Modern pepper mill from the 1950s, made of rosewood with nice brass details. An unusual piece, conical shape with lovely grain in the wood, in excellent condition....
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Danish Oiled Teak Pepper Mill Grinder
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous early teak pepper tinder/mill designed by Jens Quistgaard and produced by Dansk of Denmark. Signed to underside. The gorgeous teak has been freshly oiled and is radiant. The...
Teak
Two Salt & Paper Shaker Pigs Wood Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s Danish design wood salt and pepper shaker set of two in the form of a pig. Nice addition to your table or just for your collection of Design items. Made of teak w...
Wood
Ernst Henriksen Danish Teak Sculpture Bull Coaster Set
By Ernst Henriksen
Located in Miami, FL
Solid teak and brass bull design coaster set, signed.
Brass
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Pepper Mill by Sven Petersen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade decently sized solid rosewood pepper mill with steel interior/mechanism by Peugeot. It was designed by danish designer Sven Petersen and manufactured at his own shop: SAAP...
Steel
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Triangular Dish, Made In Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Doraville, GA
A blue/white fluted pickle dish from Royal Copenhagen. The design was based on an antique chinese pattern and was created in 1775 by Royal Copenhagen. Arnold Krog, the artistic dir...
Porcelain
Kay Bojesen Kitchenware "Plat de Menage" in Bangkok Teakwood, Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare complete set of "Plat de menage" tableware made at Kay Bojesens workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1960s. All items are designed by Kay Bojesen and were handmade form t...
Teak
Georg Jensen Salt and Pepper Grinders by Alfredo Haberli, Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Georg Jensen stainless steel salt and pepper shakers with "all-grind ceramic technology". Designed by Alfredo Haberli, Denmark.
Stainless Steel
11 Danish Design Drink Coolers, Shaped like Golf Clubs, Nickel Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
11 Danish design drink coolers. Shaped like golf clubs. Nickel silver. Stamped Frigast, Made in Denmark, 1970s. Measures 20 cm. In very good condition.
Ten Dinner Forks, Old Rifled, Danish Silver 0.830, Guardein Jens Sigsgaard
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ten dinner forks, Old rifled, Danish silver 0.830. Guardein: Jens Sigsgaard. Measures: 18 cm. In very good condition. Stamped. 1940s.
Pair of Serving Spoons, Made by Magne Monsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Magne Monsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of serving spoons, made by Magne Monsen, Denmark. 1950s. Rosewood. Measures: L: 35 cm / 13 3/4" W: 4.5 cm / 1 3/4".
Rosewood
Aksel Sigvald Nielsen for Aksini, Denmark, Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Aksel Sigvald Nielsen for Aksini, Denmark. Danish hard stoneware. Ceramic salt and pepper shakers. 1970s. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 8.0 x H 9.0 cm.
Ceramic
Coaster Plates in Rosewood Attributed to Jens Quistgaard Produced in Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 13 coaster plates attributed to Jens Quistgaard. Produced in Denmark.
Rosewood
12 Cake Forks, Old Rifled, Danish Silver 0.830, Guardein, Jens Sigsgaard
Located in København, Copenhagen
12 cake forks, Old rifled, Danish silver 0.830. Guardein: Jens Sigsgaard. Measures: 14.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.
Elegant Sterling Silver Cheese Service by Georg Jensen of Denmark
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful set features a cheese plane and knife forged from sterling steel with stainless steel blades. Produced by the legendary Scandinavian design firm Georg Jensen, this set...
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
W & S Sørensen, Danish silversmith, "Patricia" corkscrew and bottle opener.
Located in København, Copenhagen
W & S Sørensen, Danish silversmith. "Patricia" corkscrew and bottle opener in sterling silver and stainless steel. Stylish Danish design. From the mid-20th century. Hallmarked. In p...
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Richard Nissen & Carsten Jorgensen Salt & Pepper Mills for Bodum Denmark 1960s
By Richard Nissen, Bodum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Richard Nissen & Carsten Jorgensen Salt & Pepper Mills for Bodum Denmark circa 1960.
Iron
Mid Century Stainless Steel Salt & Pepper Shakers by Kalmar, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mid Century stainless steel salt & pepper shakers by Kalmar, Denmark 1960s.
Stainless Steel
Pyramid by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Pyramid by Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 6 dinner knives, 9 5/8" 6 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 6 salad forks, 6 1/4" 6 teas...
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Cutlery in Solid Brass Complete for 24 Persons, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Cutlery for 24 persons in solid bronze designed made in Denmark.
Brass
"Unique" Pattern Designed by Johan Hagen for Sival Stainless Danish Flatware Set
By Johan Hagen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Johan Hagen "Unique" pattern for sival stainless steel flatware set. 7 piece Set, service for 6 plus 3 Serving Pieces. In very nice shape! Hard to find Set, great design, handles are...
Stainless Steel
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
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