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Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup
Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup

Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful green malachite porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup, circa late-20th century

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6
Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6

Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6

By Bing & Grøndahl

Located in New York, NY

demitasse cups and saucers with bird design, by Bing & Grondahl, circa early to mid-20th century, Denmark

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh 'Lowestoft Rose' Porcelain Demitasse Set
Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh 'Lowestoft Rose' Porcelain Demitasse Set

Vista Alegre for Mottahedeh 'Lowestoft Rose' Porcelain Demitasse Set

By Vista Alegre, Mottahedeh

Located in Cincinnati, OH

a lidded teapot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug and 6 demitasse cups and saucers. All of the pieces

Category

Vintage 1980s Portuguese Chinoiserie Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Czechoslovakian Tea and Coffee Set
Czechoslovakian Tea and Coffee Set

Czechoslovakian Tea and Coffee Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A complete coffee and tea set consisting of a coffee and tea pot, sugar Demitasse cups and

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer, 3 Avail.
Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer, 3 Avail.

Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer, 3 Avail.

Located in New York, NY

malachite porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer, circa late-20th century, 1980s, '90s

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Barware

Materials

Porcelain

LaGardo Tackett "Forma" Series Coffee/Tea Service with Sugar Bowl and Creamer
LaGardo Tackett "Forma" Series Coffee/Tea Service with Sugar Bowl and Creamer

LaGardo Tackett "Forma" Series Coffee/Tea Service with Sugar Bowl and Creamer

By La Gardo Tackett

Located in Chicago, IL

set includes the large lidded coffee/tea pot, 6 demitasse cups with saucers, creamer and sugar bowl

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Paris French Lerosey Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cups & Saucers, Set of 4
Paris French Lerosey Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cups & Saucers, Set of 4

Paris French Lerosey Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cups & Saucers, Set of 4

By Lerosey China

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful and rare set of four (4) French porcelain coffee espresso or tea demitasse cup and

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Kunst Kronach Bavaria Coffee Cup Saucer Fine China 1950
Hand Painted Kunst Kronach Bavaria Coffee Cup Saucer Fine China 1950

Hand Painted Kunst Kronach Bavaria Coffee Cup Saucer Fine China 1950

By Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain, Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Coffee Cup Bavaria Porcelain Tea Cup set Gold circa 1950. Demitasse Cup and Saucer with

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage White Glass Coffee Tea Set for Six, 1960s
Vintage White Glass Coffee Tea Set for Six, 1960s

Vintage White Glass Coffee Tea Set for Six, 1960s

By Duralex

Located in Barcelona, ES

Measures (sauzer and cup): 13,5 cm diameter x 5 cm H Size of demitasse cup: 10 cm W x 7,8 cm D x 4 cm H

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Ambassador by Royal Crown Derby China - 63 Piece Set
Ambassador by Royal Crown Derby China - 63 Piece Set

Ambassador by Royal Crown Derby China - 63 Piece Set

Located in Tampa, FL

Cream Soup Bowls and Saucers - 8 each Salad Plates - 16 Demitasse Cup and Saucers - 7 Cups and 8 Saucers

Category

Vintage 1980s English Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Shelley Complete Tea Set for 4 +
Art Deco Shelley Complete Tea Set for 4 +

Art Deco Shelley Complete Tea Set for 4 +

By Shelley Pottery

Located in Great Barrington, MA

includes four cups and saucers, one demitasse cup and saucer, six side plates (6"), six dessert plates (7

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Vintage Opalescent Pastel Colors Coffee / Tea Set for Eight with Gold Rims
Vintage Opalescent Pastel Colors Coffee / Tea Set for Eight with Gold Rims

Vintage Opalescent Pastel Colors Coffee / Tea Set for Eight with Gold Rims

Located in Barcelona, ES

Size of demitasse cup: 8,5 cm W x 7,2 cm D x 4 cm H Size of the sauzer: 10,5 cm diameter x 1,3 cm H

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain
Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain

Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Set of Cup and Saucer Blue White Porcelain

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of demitasse cup and saucer was made in Germany of semi-transparent bone china. It is

Category

Mid-20th Century German Georgian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Ceramic

Portmeirion Pottery Greek Key Espresso Coffee Service Susan Williams Ellis Desig
Portmeirion Pottery Greek Key Espresso Coffee Service Susan Williams Ellis Desig

Portmeirion Pottery Greek Key Espresso Coffee Service Susan Williams Ellis Desig

By Susan Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion Group

Located in Topeka, KS

with demitasse cups in black and gilded Greek Key detail by Susan Williams Ellis Designs. Comprised of

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882
Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882

Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique Charles Field Haviland Limoges espresso or demitasse cup and saucer set features one of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Malachite Porcelain Plates, Set of 4
Malachite Porcelain Plates, Set of 4

Malachite Porcelain Plates, Set of 4

$395Sale Price / set|36% Off

Malachite Porcelain Plates, Set of 4

Located in New York, NY

" Diameter. For coordinating espresso/tea demitasse cup/saucer shown, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314241388012

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Multicolor Rainbow Coffee Porcelain Set with Gold Rims, Spain 1950s
Multicolor Rainbow Coffee Porcelain Set with Gold Rims, Spain 1950s

Multicolor Rainbow Coffee Porcelain Set with Gold Rims, Spain 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

coffee or tea demitasse cups and 6 saucers. This cool coffee set will add a pinch of glam and color to

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Royal Worcester "Malvern Blue" Porcelain Coffee Service, Mid-20th Century
Royal Worcester "Malvern Blue" Porcelain Coffee Service, Mid-20th Century

Royal Worcester "Malvern Blue" Porcelain Coffee Service, Mid-20th Century

Located in Worcester, GB

Lidded sugar bowl Oval tray Six demitasse cups and matching saucers All pieces are marked to the base

Category

Mid-20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Mid-19th Century Cobalt Blue and White Porcelain, China
Set of Mid-19th Century Cobalt Blue and White Porcelain, China

Set of Mid-19th Century Cobalt Blue and White Porcelain, China

Located in Sheffield, MA

- diameter 5.25", height 1" 7 demitasse cups - D 2.38", W 3", H 2.25" 10 demitasse saucers - diameter 4.25

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Susie Cooper Modern Grape Leaves and Grapes Pattern Breakfast Set, England
1930s Susie Cooper Modern Grape Leaves and Grapes Pattern Breakfast Set, England

1930s Susie Cooper Modern Grape Leaves and Grapes Pattern Breakfast Set, England

By Susie Cooper

Located in Miami, FL

Susie Copper's 1930s Breakfast / Luncheon set of 8 Demitasse cups / saucers and 12 plates in blue

Category

Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Victorian Footed Porcelain TeaCup and Saucer Set of 6 Circa 1930
Victorian Footed Porcelain TeaCup and Saucer Set of 6 Circa 1930

Victorian Footed Porcelain TeaCup and Saucer Set of 6 Circa 1930

By Royal Albert, Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, light blue and gold. Set of 6 Victorian Era Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer, Hand Painted with Small

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Pair of Porcelain Cups & Saucers, France 1894-1931
Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Pair of Porcelain Cups & Saucers, France 1894-1931

Haviland Limoges Hand Painted Pair of Porcelain Cups & Saucers, France 1894-1931

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 2 demitasse cups and 2 saucers was made by Haviland & Cie in Limoges, France. The Art

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Limoges Coffee Set for 12 in Blue and Gold, Early 20th Century
Limoges Coffee Set for 12 in Blue and Gold, Early 20th Century

Limoges Coffee Set for 12 in Blue and Gold, Early 20th Century

By Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

which French porcelain is celebrated. Comprising twelve demitasse cups with matching saucers, the set

Category

20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Die Zauberflötte the Magic Flute Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Espresso Set
Die Zauberflötte the Magic Flute Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Espresso Set

Die Zauberflötte the Magic Flute Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Espresso Set

By Rosenthal, Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in Miami, FL

, glassware, table linens. The set consists of 6 demitasse cups/saucers, creamer, sugar bowl and coffee pot

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930
Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930

Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930

By Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Limoges France Tea or coffee Cups and Saucers Set Porcelain circa 1930. Limoges French set of 4 tea

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bus Demitasse Gold plated Cup with Saucer and Stirring Stick
Bus Demitasse Gold plated Cup with Saucer and Stirring Stick

Bus Demitasse Gold plated Cup with Saucer and Stirring Stick

By Zanetto

Located in Milan, IT

external surface of the cup are hammered to add an interesting texture to the set, while the perfectly

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate

Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940
Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940

Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940

By Rosenthal

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Rosenthal Porcelain Tea Cup or Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold Art Nouveau

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria Phoenix Fine China Set- 87 Pieces
Antique Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria Phoenix Fine China Set- 87 Pieces

Antique Rosenthal Ivory Bavaria Phoenix Fine China Set- 87 Pieces

Located in Birmingham, AL

" bread a butter dessert Plates (12)W 4.75" Demitasse Saucers (9) W 2.5" Demitasse Cups (11) W 7" cream

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

11. Measurements: Demitasse Cup: Height: ca. 2 7/8 in. Width: ca. 4 1/4 in. Depth: ca. 3 1/4 in

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926
Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926

Antique Pair of Adderley Porcelain Cups & Saucers, England 1912-1926

By Adderley Ware, William Adderley

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Pair of antique or vintage coffee, demitasse, or espresso cups and saucers features streamlined

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji 'Black Ship' Imari Porcelain Cups & Saucers
Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji 'Black Ship' Imari Porcelain Cups & Saucers

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji 'Black Ship' Imari Porcelain Cups & Saucers

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelains demitasse coffee or tea cups & saucers. In the

Category

Early 20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands
2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands

2 Antique Meissen German Porcelain Lidded Chocolate Tea Cups & Saucers on Stands

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of exquisite antique 19th century Meissen porcelain demitasse chocolate cups with lids and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Hardwood

Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces
Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces

Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces

By Seltmann Weiden

Located in Miami, FL

Saucers: 5.625" Diameter, 0.625" High 7 Demitasse / Espresso Cups: 2.325" Diameter, 3.25" Wide, 2.25" High

Category

Mid-20th Century German Beaux Arts Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate

Ulla Procopé for Arabia Rosmarin Coffee Service for 6 & Coffee Pot, 1960s
Ulla Procopé for Arabia Rosmarin Coffee Service for 6 & Coffee Pot, 1960s

Ulla Procopé for Arabia Rosmarin Coffee Service for 6 & Coffee Pot, 1960s

By Ulla Procope, Arabia of Finland

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of 6 demitasse flat cups with saucers and coffee pot is decorated with hand painted

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

C.1950's Théodore Haviland "Gold Encrusted Hearts" 21pc Porcelain Dinnerware Set
C.1950's Théodore Haviland "Gold Encrusted Hearts" 21pc Porcelain Dinnerware Set

C.1950's Théodore Haviland "Gold Encrusted Hearts" 21pc Porcelain Dinnerware Set

By Theodore Haviland

Located in Thiensville, WI

. 6 larger dinner plates. 2 bread & butter plates. 4 saucer plates with 4 footed demitasse (half-cup

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Schofield Baltimore Architectural Demitasse Holders with Lenox Cups
Schofield Baltimore Architectural Demitasse Holders with Lenox Cups

Schofield Baltimore Architectural Demitasse Holders with Lenox Cups

By The Schofield Company, Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver demitasse holders. Made by Heer-Schofield Co. in Baltimore, ca

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful vintage Italian porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer 'Toscana' by

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Country Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of Six Continental Silver Demitasse Cup and Saucers
Set of Six Continental Silver Demitasse Cup and Saucers

Set of Six Continental Silver Demitasse Cup and Saucers

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

Set of Six .800 Silver Demitasse Cup and Saucers from Vienna, Austria.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Mintons Princess Demitasse Cups and Saucers 20 Pieces
Mintons Princess Demitasse Cups and Saucers 20 Pieces

Mintons Princess Demitasse Cups and Saucers 20 Pieces

By Minton

Located in Pataskala, OH

So delicate! This lovely, delicate demitasse cup and saucer set is sure to make any afternoon tea

Category

Vintage 1920s English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Gio Ponti for Ginori S. Cristoforo Demitasse Cups
Gio Ponti for Ginori S. Cristoforo Demitasse Cups

Gio Ponti for Ginori S. Cristoforo Demitasse Cups

By Gio Ponti, Richard-Ginori San Cristoforo

Located in Belle Mead, NJ

Charming trio of demitasse cups signed Richard Ginori for S. Cristoforo. Hand-painted sailboat

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

9 Red, White and Blue Demitasse Cups and Saucers
9 Red, White and Blue Demitasse Cups and Saucers

9 Red, White and Blue Demitasse Cups and Saucers

Located in Hudson, NY

Set of 9 demitasse cups and saucers. 4 red cups, 3 blue and 2 white cups all with white saucers

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

24 Pcs.Sterling Coffee Set Demitasse Cups, Saucers Lenox Inserts-Intern'l Silver
24 Pcs.Sterling Coffee Set Demitasse Cups, Saucers Lenox Inserts-Intern'l Silver

24 Pcs.Sterling Coffee Set Demitasse Cups, Saucers Lenox Inserts-Intern'l Silver

By International Silver

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely set of 24 pcs.- International Silver Co. 8 Sterling demitasse cups and 8 saucers with 8

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 18th Century Furstenberg Demitasse Bowl, Cups and Saucers
Late 18th Century Furstenberg Demitasse Bowl, Cups and Saucers

Late 18th Century Furstenberg Demitasse Bowl, Cups and Saucers

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Antique Furstenberg porcelain demitasse cup and saucers and a bowl from the late 18th century

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces
Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces

Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Hudson, NY

Nymphenburg Porcelain textile pattern floral ribbon demitasse coffee set with 15 coffee cups with

Category

Vintage 1950s German Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Exceptional Art Nouveau Demitasse Coffee Set, English Sterling Robert & Belk Ltd
Exceptional Art Nouveau Demitasse Coffee Set, English Sterling Robert & Belk Ltd

Exceptional Art Nouveau Demitasse Coffee Set, English Sterling Robert & Belk Ltd

By Royal Doulton, Roberts & Belk Ltd. 1

Located in Seattle, WA

Art Nouveau boxed set of 12 demitasse cups and saucers with matching spoons. English sterling

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Demitasse Cup For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the demitasse cup you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each demitasse cup for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are 43 variations of the antique or vintage demitasse cup you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect demitasse cup — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each demitasse cup bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. A well-made demitasse cup has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain, 11th Artel and Alessio Tasca are consistently popular.

How Much is a Demitasse Cup?

The average selling price for a demitasse cup at 1stDibs is $388, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $9,717 for the highest priced.

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 Demitasse Cup
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A demitasse cup is used for serving Turkish coffee or espresso. In French, demitasse translates to “half cup,” and therefore holds between 2-3 ounces of liquid.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A demitasse is half the cup of a traditional mug. Demitasses usually come with accompanying saucers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, hot beverages presented as small servings are served in a demitasse cup. Examples include single and double shots of espresso and other strong coffee drinks like Greek and Turkish coffee. Find a range of antique and vintage demitasse cups on 1stDibs.