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Georg Jensen Old Danish Fish Knife in Sterling Silver, Two Pieces
Georg Jensen Old Danish Fish Knife in Sterling Silver, Two Pieces

Georg Jensen Old Danish Fish Knife in Sterling Silver, Two Pieces

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Old Danish fish knife in sterling silver. Two pieces in stock. In very good condition

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard Design Stainless Steel Salt Pepper Shakers
Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard Design Stainless Steel Salt Pepper Shakers

Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard Design Stainless Steel Salt Pepper Shakers

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Ferndale, MI

Jens Quistgaard design for Dansk. Salt and pepper shakers in stainless steel. Pinhead dings light scratches throughout evident only on close inspection .   

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blue Shark by Georg Jensen Pair of Salad Serving Set, circa 1960, Denmark.
Blue Shark by Georg Jensen Pair of Salad Serving Set, circa 1960, Denmark.

Blue Shark by Georg Jensen Pair of Salad Serving Set, circa 1960, Denmark.

By Georg Jensen

Located in Brussels, BE

Svende Siune for Georg Jensen Blue Shark salad server set, circa 1965, Denmark. Original vintage

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark
Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

ladle . By renowned designer Arne Jacobsen with markings to each by the manufacture A. Michelsen Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Assortment of 5 Vintage Salt Pepper Mills Grinder Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard
Assortment of 5 Vintage Salt Pepper Mills Grinder Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard

Assortment of 5 Vintage Salt Pepper Mills Grinder Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chicago, IL

Assortment of 5 vintage salt pepper mills grinder Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard 1 Mill made in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Two Salt and Paper Shaker Pigs on Tray, Wood Danish Design, 1960s
Two Salt and Paper Shaker Pigs on Tray, Wood Danish Design, 1960s

Two Salt and Paper Shaker Pigs on Tray, 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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Six Persons, a Total of 18 Pieces
Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Six Persons, a Total of 18 Pieces

Cohr Old Danish Silver Cutlery for Six Persons, a Total of 18 Pieces

Located in København, Copenhagen

Cohr Old Danish silver cutlery for six persons. A total of 18 pieces. The set consists of six

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Danish design. Brass Nutcracker. Mid-20th Century
Danish design. Brass Nutcracker. Mid-20th Century

Danish design. Brass Nutcracker. Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Danish design, brass nutcracker. Mid-20th century. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Unused Coffee for Two Set by Danish / Swiss Kitchenware Specialist Bodum
Unused Coffee for Two Set by Danish / Swiss Kitchenware Specialist Bodum

Unused Coffee for Two Set by Danish / Swiss Kitchenware Specialist Bodum

By Bodum

Located in Doornspijk, NL

This refined yet striking coffee set was made for two. It is complete and still new as it has never been used. It consists of a French press, two coffee glasses, two espresso glasses...

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass, Plexiglass, Cork

Georg Jensen Old Danish Fish Cutlery in Sterling Silver. Set for Four People
Georg Jensen Old Danish Fish Cutlery in Sterling Silver. Set for Four People

Georg Jensen Old Danish Fish Cutlery in Sterling Silver. Set for Four People

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen old danish fish cutlery in sterling silver. Complete for four people. In very good

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 pan.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Rosewood

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish 830s Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 55 Pieces
Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish 830s Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 55 Pieces

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish 830s Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 55 Pieces

By Peter Hertz

Located in Big Bend, WI

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Scandinavian Moderne 830S silver flatware set with modern ball and

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Madeleine by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 pc
Madeleine by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 pc

Madeleine by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 pc

By Peter Hertz

Located in Big Bend, WI

and hollowware pieces that showcased scenes from Danish history. In 1906, one of his most notable

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pcs
Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pcs

Vendome by Peter Hertz Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pcs

By Peter Hertz

Located in Big Bend, WI

and hollowware pieces that showcased scenes from Danish history. In 1906, one of his most notable

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Old Danish Lunch Fork in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel, 3 Pcs
Georg Jensen Old Danish Lunch Fork in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel, 3 Pcs

Georg Jensen Old Danish Lunch Fork in Sterling Silver and Stainless Steel, 3 Pcs

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Old Danish lunch fork in sterling silver and stainless steel. Three pieces in stock

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Pair of JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers
Pair of JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers

Pair of JHQ Dansk Denmark Teak Salad Servers

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Ferndale, MI

Pair of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Denmark teak salad servers. Recently purchased with large

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Birgit Krogh Organic Modern Pepper Mill in Teak & Beech for Richard Nissen
Birgit Krogh Organic Modern Pepper Mill in Teak & Beech for Richard Nissen

Birgit Krogh Organic Modern Pepper Mill in Teak & Beech for Richard Nissen

By Birgit Krogh

Located in Esbjerg, DK

. Designed by Birgit Krogh during the 1960s and made at Richard Nissen in Denmark. Superb quality and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, circa 1970's
Scandinavian Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, circa 1970's

Scandinavian Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, circa 1970's

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of salt and pepper shakers by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stoneware Trivet with Black Metallic Glaze by Danish Artist Christine Roland
Stoneware Trivet with Black Metallic Glaze by Danish Artist Christine Roland

Stoneware Trivet with Black Metallic Glaze by Danish Artist Christine Roland

By Christine Roland

Located in Æbelnæs, Stege

Grey stoneware trivet with chamotte and black metallic glaze hand build by Danish Artist Christine

Category

2010s German Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Staved Teak Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark
Staved Teak Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark

Staved Teak Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Hägersten, SE

Large bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Produced in Denmark by Dansk during the 1950s. Made

Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Vintage Midcentury Salt and Pepper Shakers by Ehrenreich of Denmark in Teak
Vintage Midcentury Salt and Pepper Shakers by Ehrenreich of Denmark in Teak

Vintage Midcentury Salt and Pepper Shakers by Ehrenreich of Denmark in Teak

By Hans Gustav Ehrenreich

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage midcentury salt and pepper shakers by Ehrenreich of Denmark in teak. It was the late 1950s

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

shipping. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! The accent is on form and symmetry in Royal Danish, which takes

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish
Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish

Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish

By Frigast

Located in Big Bend, WI

12 knives 8 1/2", 12 Forks 7 3/4", 12 salad/fish forks 6 7/8", 12 teaspoons 6 1/8", 12 place soup spoons 7 3/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4 3/8", one gravy ladle 7", one serving spoon...

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Steingrim Winther 830 Silver sauce boat / gravy boat with ebony wood handle
Steingrim Winther 830 Silver sauce boat / gravy boat with ebony wood handle

Steingrim Winther 830 Silver sauce boat / gravy boat with ebony wood handle

By Steingrim Winther

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Steingrim Winther was known for bowls and sauce boats making , tableware in general . in Sterling

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Salad Set with Melamine, 1957
Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Salad Set with Melamine, 1957

Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Salad Set with Melamine, 1957

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

melamine components. Hallmarks: Stamped with Georg Jensen hallmarks, Sterling Denmark. Seller Reference No

Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Complete "Strata" cutlery set for six persons.
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Complete "Strata" cutlery set for six persons.

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Complete "Strata" cutlery set for six persons.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Koppel (1918–1981) was one of the most significant figures in Danish modern design. His collaboration

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata cutlery set for 3 persons. 1970s
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata cutlery set for 3 persons. 1970s

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata cutlery set for 3 persons. 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

. Henning Koppel (1918–1981) was a key figure in Danish modern design, celebrated for his organic shapes and

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Eight dinner forks in stainless steel, 1970s
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Eight dinner forks in stainless steel, 1970s

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Eight dinner forks in stainless steel, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

(1918–1981) was one of the most influential figures in Danish modern design. His work for Georg Jensen

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silverware Set for 12, 1954
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silverware Set for 12, 1954

Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silverware Set for 12, 1954

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

condition. Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Modern Designer: Tias Eckhoff

Category

20th Century Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata cutlery set for 4 p. in stainless steel.
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata cutlery set for 4 p. in stainless steel.

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata cutlery set for 4 p. in stainless steel.

Located in København, Copenhagen

–1981) was a key figure in Danish modern design, especially known for his organic forms and functional

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Napkin Holders, 1970s. Set of 16.
Vintage Scandinavian Brass Napkin Holders, 1970s. Set of 16.

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Napkin Holders, 1970s. Set of 16.

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Napkin Holders, 1970s. Set of 16. Set of 16 Danish napkin rings in

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Two cold-meat/serving forks and bouillon spoon
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Two cold-meat/serving forks and bouillon spoon

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Two cold-meat/serving forks and bouillon spoon

Located in København, Copenhagen

bouillon spoon in stainless steel with brown handles. The model is from the Strata series. Origin: Denmark

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brøste. 3-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood, model 222.
Brøste. 3-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood, model 222.

Brøste. 3-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood, model 222.

Located in København, Copenhagen

. 20.5 cm.), 3 forks (L. 19 cm.), and 1 serving spoon. Manufacturer / origin: Brøste, Denmark. Model

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Brøste. 6-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood. 1960s/70s
Brøste. 6-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood. 1960s/70s

Brøste. 6-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood. 1960s/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

carving set. Manufacturer / origin: Brøste, Denmark. Model: 222. Material: Bronze and exotic wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Brøste. Complete 6-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood.
Brøste. Complete 6-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood.

Brøste. Complete 6-person dinner cutlery set in bronze and exotic wood.

Located in København, Copenhagen

222”. Manufacturer / origin: Brøste, Denmark. Model: 222. Material: Bronze and exotic wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Don Shoemaker Style Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shakers
Don Shoemaker Style Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shakers

Don Shoemaker Style Rosewood Salt and Pepper Shakers

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Pasadena, TX

rosewood and have a simplistic Danish design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Rosewood

Large Tray in Teak by Johannes Aasbjerg, 1950's
Large Tray in Teak by Johannes Aasbjerg, 1950's

Large Tray in Teak by Johannes Aasbjerg, 1950's

By Johannes Aasbjerg

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

century, Scandinavian Produced by Aasbjerg & Ørtoft in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H): 77 x 19.5 x 3 cm

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Large Tray in Teak by Johannes Aasbjerg, 1950's
Large Tray in Teak by Johannes Aasbjerg, 1950's

Large Tray in Teak by Johannes Aasbjerg, 1950's

By Johannes Aasbjerg

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

century, Scandinavian Produced by Aasbjerg & Ørtoft in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H): 77 x 19.5 x 3 cm

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s
Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s

Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

1950s Fjord Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in teak and stainless steel
1950s Fjord Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in teak and stainless steel

1950s Fjord Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in teak and stainless steel

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Victoria, BC

tone across the set. The design is associated with early Danish modern tableware and has been included

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist "Odin" Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 72 Pieces
Modernist "Odin" Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 72 Pieces

Modernist "Odin" Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 72 Pieces

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large set of "Odin" pattern stainless steel flatware, designed by Jens Quistgaard in Denmark and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen
Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen

Duck Tray Big by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

. 101 Copenhagen is a Danish design brand founded in 2017. With a vision to honor exquisite quality and

Category

2010s Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Concrete

Set of 2 Duck Trays Big by 101 Copenhagen
Set of 2 Duck Trays Big by 101 Copenhagen

Set of 2 Duck Trays Big by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

Copenhagen is a Danish design brand founded in 2017. With a vision to honor exquisite quality and

Category

2010s Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Concrete

MCM Scandinavian nutcracker, teak wood and brass, 1960's
MCM Scandinavian nutcracker, teak wood and brass, 1960's

MCM Scandinavian nutcracker, teak wood and brass, 1960's

Located in BELFORT, FR

Mid-century Modern scandinavian nutcracker in teak wood and brass.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood, Teak

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. "Palet" casserole in orange and white glass
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. "Palet" casserole in orange and white glass

Michael Bang for Holmegaard. "Palet" casserole in orange and white glass

Located in København, Copenhagen

Michael Bang for Holmegaard, Denmark. "Palet" casserole with handle in orange and white art glass

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Oka Trays by 101 Copenhagen
Set of 2 Oka Trays by 101 Copenhagen

Set of 2 Oka Trays by 101 Copenhagen

Located in Geneve, CH

may variate. Not waterproof safe. 101 Copenhagen is a Danish design brand founded in 2017. With a

Category

2010s Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Concrete

Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s
Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s

Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s

By Skjøde Skjern

Located in Esbjerg, DK

& Ljungberg. This set measuring 18,5x18,5 cm and 14x14 cm was made by Skjøde Skjern in Denmark during the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Carving set and carving fork.
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Carving set and carving fork.

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Carving set and carving fork.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Carving set and a carving fork. Three pieces. Danish

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" Six dinner knives and forks in brass.
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" Six dinner knives and forks in brass.

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" Six dinner knives and forks in brass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Six dinner knives and six dinner forks. Danish design

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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Danish Modern Tableware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Danish modern tableware on 1stDibs. A piece of Danish modern tableware — often made from metal, wood and stainless steel — can elevate any home. There are 813 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of Danish modern tableware you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of Danish modern tableware, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs and Georg Jensen each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of Danish modern tableware that is worth considering.

How Much is a Danish Modern Tableware?

Prices for a piece of Danish modern tableware start at $19 and top out at $58,468 with the average selling for $549.

Finding the Right Tableware for You

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.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.

Questions About Danish Modern Tableware
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 11, 2019

    The material typically used in Danish modern furniture is teak.