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Elkington & Co. Ruby Glass Decanter
Elkington & Co. Ruby Glass Decanter

Elkington & Co. Ruby Glass Decanter

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver Gilt and Ruby Glass Decanter Elkington & Co. Hallmarked Birmingham, 1887 This exquisite ruby glass jug by Elkington & Co. is mounted with gilt silver in a finely deta...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Victorian Diamond Cut Magnum Decanter
Victorian Diamond Cut Magnum Decanter

Victorian Diamond Cut Magnum Decanter

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A Victorian, shaft and globe magnum decanter, with diamond cut body and notch cut neck.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Cognac Decanter by Roger Capron
Cognac Decanter by Roger Capron

Cognac Decanter by Roger Capron

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

Mr. Capron was fond of telling this story: intended for purely decorative purposes, pieces like these caused the occasional incident when clients used them to store their liquor. Th...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Ceramic

Waterford Crystal “Colleen” Pattern Decanter
Waterford Crystal “Colleen” Pattern Decanter

Waterford Crystal “Colleen” Pattern Decanter

Located in Worcester, GB

Waterford Crystal “Colleen” Pattern Decanter A fine quality Irish cut crystal decanter by Waterford, in the elegant Colleen pattern.

Category

Late 20th Century Irish Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Stunning quality antique Victorian decanter
Stunning quality antique Victorian decanter

Stunning quality antique Victorian decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian decanter, having a quality cut glass decanter decanter with a flat circular stopper.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter
Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your home bar setup with this dazzling vintage cut crystal decanter, a piece that perfectly captures the sophisticated sparkle of the Hollywood Regency era.

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter
Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ideally suited for displaying your finest whiskey, brandy, or sherry, this heavy-bottomed vessel refracts light beautifully, turning your spirits into a visual centerpiece. The decan...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter
Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a bold architectural statement on your bar cart with this statuesque vintage cut crystal decanter. A striking example of Hollywood Regency glamour, this piece is defined by its ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Val St Lambert Signed Crystal Decanter in the Gevaert pattern. Includes original stopper.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Beautiful Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
Beautiful Victorian Cut Glass Decanter

Beautiful Victorian Cut Glass Decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Original decanter with original stopper dating to around the 1860s.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Blown Glass Decanter
Vintage Regency Blown Glass Decanter

Vintage Regency Blown Glass Decanter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Whether used to serve fine spirits or displayed as a decorative accent, this decanter exudes refinement and classic charm. Measuring 6" round x 16" tall, this decanter is in great v...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Victorian cut glass decanter
Antique Victorian cut glass decanter

Antique Victorian cut glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique 19th Century Victorian antique tall cut glass decanter, the body of the decanter alternating between cut glass and trailing vine leaves with original stopper.

Category

Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Stunning quality antique Edwardian decanter
Stunning quality antique Edwardian decanter

Stunning quality antique Edwardian decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Edwardian decanter having a quality antique Edwardian decanter with the original shaped stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Edwardian cut glass decanter
Antique Edwardian cut glass decanter

Antique Edwardian cut glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian cut glass decanter having a quality cut glass decanter with the original stopper

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Glass

Materials

Glass

Quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter
Quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter

Quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter, having a quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter with the original mushroom shaped stopper.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Quality antique cut glass decanter
Quality antique cut glass decanter

Quality antique cut glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique cut glass decanter. Having a pear shaped quality cut glass decanter with the original cut glass stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Edwardian Quality Glass Decanter
Antique Edwardian Quality Glass Decanter

Antique Edwardian Quality Glass Decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality glass decanter, having a quality shaped glass decanter with a shaped handle and original glass stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Glass

Materials

Glass

Quality antique Edwardian glass decanter
Quality antique Edwardian glass decanter

Quality antique Edwardian glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Edwardian glass decanter having a quality antique Edwardian decanter engraved to the body with the original cut glass stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Clear Glass Decanter With Stopper
Vintage Clear Glass Decanter With Stopper

Vintage Clear Glass Decanter With Stopper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

One decanter and its original stopper are included. The source describes the glass as being in excellent condition, with a clear, intact finish and no visible chips or scratches.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Unusual Antique Amber Glass Decanter
Unusual Antique Amber Glass Decanter

Unusual Antique Amber Glass Decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual Antique Amber Glass Decanter/Claret Jug having a bulbous amber glass body and shaped handle with silver plated rim and original stopper.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Continental German Cut Glass Decanter
Continental German Cut Glass Decanter

Continental German Cut Glass Decanter

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German (19/20th Century) cut glass decanter with 3 amber etched forest scenes with a deer, bird, and rabbit with a fluted ball stopper.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Clear Glass Decanter With Stopper
Vintage Clear Glass Decanter With Stopper

Vintage Clear Glass Decanter With Stopper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Clean lines and luminous clear glass give this vintage decanter its sculptural presence. The tapered body widens toward a square base, with vertical ridges that catch and refract the...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique Nautical Design Enameled Decanter
Antique Nautical Design Enameled Decanter

Antique Nautical Design Enameled Decanter

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique nautical design decanter enameled.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Barware

Materials

Glass

French Decanter in Baccarat Crystal
French Decanter in Baccarat Crystal

French Decanter in Baccarat Crystal

Located in Milano, IT

This beautiful decanter is an authentic creation of French craftsmanship from the 1970s, originating from a private Milanese home.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

English Sterling Silver Crystal Decanter
English Sterling Silver Crystal Decanter

English Sterling Silver Crystal Decanter

Located in New York, NY

An English sterling silver and crystal spirits decanter, circa 20th century, England. A beautiful cut crystal spirits decanter with silver mount and crystal stopper.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

A Murano Green Glass Decanter
A Murano Green Glass Decanter

A Murano Green Glass Decanter

Located in London, GB

Italy, circa 1940 An early twentieth century Murano green glass decanter, with applied decoration to the neck and stopper, supported on a circular base.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Enameled Ship Design Decanter
Antique Enameled Ship Design Decanter

Antique Enameled Ship Design Decanter

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique decanter with enamled ship design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Barware

Materials

Glass

Antique quality cut glass decanter
Antique quality cut glass decanter

Antique quality cut glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique quality cut glass decanter with the original stopper and a silver plated collar

Category

Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Carl Aubock Rare Barware Decanter
Carl Aubock Rare Barware Decanter

Carl Aubock Rare Barware Decanter

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Chicago, IL

Carl Auböck Rare Barewear Decanter, cork top, mahogany wood with leather embossed clock face image.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Mahogany, Cork

Bohemian Red Glass Small Decanter
Bohemian Red Glass Small Decanter

Bohemian Red Glass Small Decanter

$146Sale Price|35% Off

Bohemian Red Glass Small Decanter

By Friedrich Egermann

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Bohemian Red Glass Decanter. It depicts a cranberry red baluster shaped bottle hand painted with white shell shaped lace like pattern and forest’s deers landscape scenes.

Category

20th Century Czech Bohemian Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Orrefors Erik Decanter 3Pc Set
Orrefors Erik Decanter 3Pc Set

Orrefors Erik Decanter 3Pc Set

By Olle Alberius

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

The decanter, holding 26 oz, allows the spirit to interact with oxygen which makes it easier for more nuanced aromas to develop.

Category

2010s Turkish Barware

Materials

Crystal

Bjorn Wiinblad for Orrefors Decanters
Bjorn Wiinblad for Orrefors Decanters

Bjorn Wiinblad for Orrefors Decanters

By Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Orrefors decanters designed by Bjorn Wiinblad and a single Steuben glass decanter, all signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Italian Murano Glass Decanter, 1990s
Italian Murano Glass Decanter, 1990s

Italian Murano Glass Decanter, 1990s

Located in Bastogne, BE

Rare Beautiful Decanter with Glass Stopper in the shape of Tree.

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Edwardian Style Cut Crystal Decanter
Edwardian Style Cut Crystal Decanter

Edwardian Style Cut Crystal Decanter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Midcentury, Edwardian style, clear cut crystal decanter with stopper.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Engraved Continental Magnum Tapered Decanter
Engraved Continental Magnum Tapered Decanter

Engraved Continental Magnum Tapered Decanter

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A Continental magnum decanter of tapered shape engraved with swags Portugal, 1785.

Category

Antique 1780s Bottles

Materials

Glass

Antique French Decanter with Stopper
Antique French Decanter with Stopper

Antique French Decanter with Stopper

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French decanter with stopper, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Silver Plate Victorian Decanter Tantalus
Silver Plate Victorian Decanter Tantalus

Silver Plate Victorian Decanter Tantalus

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine silver plate decanter tantalus with fine englaveing on both sides holding three elaborately cut decanters with most unusual four pour necks.

Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Crystal Serveware

English Sterling Silver Crystal Decanter
English Sterling Silver Crystal Decanter

English Sterling Silver Crystal Decanter

Located in New York, NY

Decanter has a multifaceted round cut crystal stopper with a mounted sterling silver stopper, neck, and locking bar.

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter
Quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter

Quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter, having a quality antique Edwardian cut glass decanter with the original mushroom shaped stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

English Cut Crystal Stoppered Decanter
English Cut Crystal Stoppered Decanter

English Cut Crystal Stoppered Decanter

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style cut crystal decanter with a long neck and bulbous base with an adjoining faceted stopper.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Barware

Materials

Crystal

Glass Decanter, Galle, circa 1900
Glass Decanter, Galle, circa 1900

Glass Decanter, Galle, circa 1900

By Émile Gallé

Located in New York, NY

Glass decanter, Galle, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Glass Decanter by Gentner Design
Glass Decanter by Gentner Design

Glass Decanter by Gentner Design

By Christopher Gentner

Located in Geneve, CH

Glass decanter by Gentner Design Dimensions: D 15.2 x H 28 cm Materials: glass, brass A place to ready the tastes and hidden intoxicating offerings of your libation to the evening.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Vintage Baccarat Talleyrand Crystal Decanter
Vintage Baccarat Talleyrand Crystal Decanter

Vintage Baccarat Talleyrand Crystal Decanter

By Baccarat

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and sleek decanter by Baccarat. Created in a smaller scale, this is a beautiful piece that will hold your whiskeys/spirits in great style.

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Black Forest Decanter Set in Carved Box with St Louis Crystal Decanters/Stems
Black Forest Decanter Set in Carved Box with St Louis Crystal Decanters/Stems

Black Forest Decanter Set in Carved Box with St Louis Crystal Decanters/Stems

Located in Houston, TX

This cave a liqueur set is truly special because the box is exquisitely Carved and has the original beveled glass. The decanters and stem Ware are by St. Louis and the original la...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Sterling Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Decanter
Sterling Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Decanter

Sterling Silver Overlay Art Nouveau Decanter

Located in Brooklyn, NY

An impressive cobalt-blue glass decanter by Lenox, lavishly decorated with finely worked sterling-silver overlay.

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

C19th Sevres style porcelain decanter set.
C19th Sevres style porcelain decanter set.

C19th Sevres style porcelain decanter set.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The rectangular, casket-like case stands on four rounded feet, its hinged lid opening to reveal a white-lined interior fitted with ribbed decanters and matching stemmed glasses. Fine...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Porcelain, Cut Glass

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters
Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters, having a quality pair of antique Edwardian decanters with a bell shaped cut glass body terminating into a slender neck, having the origina...

Category

Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Peacock Green Cut-Glass Decanter
Peacock Green Cut-Glass Decanter

Peacock Green Cut-Glass Decanter

Located in New York, NY

Peacock green cut-glass decanter English, circa 1840. Glass, blown and cut.

Category

Antique 1840s English Neoclassical Glass

Materials

Glass

Silver Decanter by Sylvia Stave
Silver Decanter by Sylvia Stave

Silver Decanter by Sylvia Stave

By Sylvia Stave, Carl Gustav Hallberg

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautiful and extremely collectible decanter by the Swedish Sylvia Stave, who designed for C.G.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter
English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter

English Crystal and Silver Barrel Decanter

Located in London, GB

English crystal and silver barrel decanter English, 1929 Measures: Height 26cm, width 12cm, depth 24cm This wonderful decanter is modelled as a barrel, replete with tap to empty...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Glass

Materials

Silver

Fine quality antique Victorian glass decanter
Fine quality antique Victorian glass decanter

Fine quality antique Victorian glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian glass decanter, having a quality antique Victorian decanter with a round shaped cut glass body with a slender shaped neck and the original pointed stop...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass decanter
Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass decanter

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass decanter, having a pretty antique Victorian cranberry glass decanter with a wavy shaped top and a shaped clear glass handle to the back with ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters
Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters, having a quality pair of antique Edwardian decanters with a cut & etched glass body terminating into a slender neck with a wavy shaped top...

Category

20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Danish Holmegaard Glassworks Fyldehund Dog Decanter
Danish Holmegaard Glassworks Fyldehund Dog Decanter

Danish Holmegaard Glassworks Fyldehund Dog Decanter

Located in Savannah, GA

A vintage figural decanter crafted in clear hand-blown glass, designed as a playful dog with a cork stopper at the mouth and a curved tail serving as the handle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Sterling Silver Decanter, Hallmarked 1973
Sterling Silver Decanter, Hallmarked 1973

Sterling Silver Decanter, Hallmarked 1973

By Christopher Lawrence

Located in London, GB

A fabulous heavy gauge sterling silver 'bark finish' decanter with polished silver stopper; hallmarked London 1973.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Vintage Cut Crystal Drinks Decanter
Fine Vintage Cut Crystal Drinks Decanter

Fine Vintage Cut Crystal Drinks Decanter

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine Cut Crystal Drinks Decanter Mid 20th c. Fine quality very heavy cut crystal decanter of elegant form.

Category

Mid-20th Century Crystal Serveware

Materials

Cut Glass

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters
Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters

Located in Ipswich, GB

Pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters, having a pretty pair of antique Edwardian decanters having a bulbous shaped body with a triple ring neck and the original glass stopper.

Category

Early 20th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

Pair of Georgian Period Spirit Decanters
Pair of Georgian Period Spirit Decanters

Pair of Georgian Period Spirit Decanters

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A pair of Georgian period slice and diamond cut spirit decanters. England, circa 1800.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Cut Crystal Double Spout Decanter
Antique Cut Crystal Double Spout Decanter

Antique Cut Crystal Double Spout Decanter

Located in Savannah, GA

An antique cut crystal double spout decanter. 3 ¾ inches wide by 9 inches tall

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Glass

Materials

Crystal

Wonderful quality antique Edwardian silver collar decanter
Wonderful quality antique Edwardian silver collar decanter

Wonderful quality antique Edwardian silver collar decanter

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Edwardian silver collar decanter, having a fine quality antique Edwardian silver collar decanter, with an hourglass shaped body and a silver hallmarked coll...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Glass

Materials

Silver

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Decanters For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of decanters available for sale. The range of distinct decanters — often made from glass, metal and stone — can elevate any home. We have 5932 antique and vintage decanters in-stock, while there are 207 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of decanters available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of decanters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian decanters are of considerable interest. Baccarat, Blenko and René Lalique each produced beautiful decanters that are worth considering.

How Much are Decanters?

Prices for decanters start at $33 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $1,028.

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.

Questions About Decanters

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The purpose of a decanter is to allow the wine to breathe. A decanter is a vessel that holds wine poured from the bottle. Letting wine breathe allows the wine's flavors the shine.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A decanter is usually made out of one of two materials: glass or crystal. However, artisans may also produce them out of other materials, such as marble, ceramic, porcelain or terracotta. You can find a collection of decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of decanting depends on the liquid involved. People decant wine to aerate it and enhance its flavor. You may also need to decant wine to filter out sediment or pieces of cork. Normally, decanting spirits is simply for storage purposes. Find a collection of antique and vintage decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Decanters are vessels that are typically used to hold and serve alcoholic beverages. They may also be used for storing beverages for a short period of time. Some people believe that serving from a decanter is better than serving from a bottle because it releases the aroma. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary decanters from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, decanters and carafes are not the same although they can both hold wine and spirits. A carafe is typically used for serving, while decanters have a lid and are suitable for both storing and serving. Shop a variety of decanters and carafes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Tantalus Decanter is a wooden container with a lock and key for glass decanters. The basic framework of the piece, first patented in 1881 by George Betjemann, permits two, three, and sometimes four decanters to be secured within it, visible yet inaccessible when locked. The decanters cannot be unstopped or removed once they have been fastened within the tantalus. Find a range of antique tantalus decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For wine, a decanter does three main things: Transferring wine from a bottle to a decanter aerates it to enhance its flavor and bouquet. In addition, decanters allow wine to be easily poured into glasses and can serve as storage containers. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Square decanters are used for holding liquids, usually spirits. They include a stopper that creates an airtight seal to preserve the freshness of whatever you pour into it. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of decanters from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many types of liquor can go in a decanter, including bourbon, brandy, cognac, gin, rum, scotch, tequila, vodka and whiskey. Decanters are also suitable for wine storage. Generally, glass decanters with thicker walls work best for chilled liquids like white wine and vodka. Find a selection of decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether glass decanters are valuable depends on the piece. The maker, age, rarity and condition of a decanter will influence its value, and whether or not collectors desire pieces like it will also have an effect on how much a given glass decanter will be worth. A certified appraiser can evaluate a particular decanter and provide an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, find a range of glass decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To clean a crystal decanter, soak in warm water and dish soap and then wipe with a soft cloth or a sponge with a handle. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. If stains linger, mix equal parts warm water and white vinegar and fill the decanter with it. Let it sit for an hour or two and then rinse thoroughly. Find a range of crystal decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A ship’s decanter is a container that was traditionally used to carry liquor on board a sailing ship. A ship’s decanter may now be found in homes and restaurants as an alternative to wine bottles or carafes. Cognac, whisky, brandy and other spirits can be served in a ship’s decanter. On 1stDibs, choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship’s decanter you’re looking for.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a cut-glass decanter, fill your sink with warm water and mild dish soap. Place the decanter in the sink and wipe it with a soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft towel. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, old decanters may contain lead if they are crystal. Until the passage of regulations in the 1960s, many manufacturers used crystal that was 32 percent lead or more. As a result, decanters made from the crystal are generally not safe to use to store spirits. On 1stDibs, find a collection of decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Provided that the seal is airtight, you can typically keep liquor in a crystal decanter for as long as you can store the spirit in an already opened bottle. Vodka, brandy and other liquors may remain fresh for a few years. A decanter will usually preserve wine for a few days. Shop a range of crystal decanters on 1stDibs.