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Porcelain Schumann Arzberg Midcentury Classic Floor Vase Cobalt Blue Gold beauty
Porcelain Schumann Arzberg Midcentury Classic Floor Vase Cobalt Blue Gold beauty

Porcelain Schumann Arzberg Midcentury Classic Floor Vase Cobalt Blue Gold beauty

By Schumann Arzberg 1

Located in Landshut, BY

The extremely good reception which their newly launched dinner services have also met with suggests that the company was on the right track in its endeavors to make porcelain a beare...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, Set of 6
Haviland Limoges Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, Set of 6

Haviland Limoges Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, Set of 6

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This set is designed for demitasse service, espresso, after-dinner coffee, tea, or decorative display.

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Anchor Hocking Sapphire Blue Bubble Glass Dinnerware Set, 20 Pieces
Anchor Hocking Sapphire Blue Bubble Glass Dinnerware Set, 20 Pieces

Anchor Hocking Sapphire Blue Bubble Glass Dinnerware Set, 20 Pieces

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Produced during the 1940s and 1950s, the Bubble pattern became a favorite in American homes for its cheerful design, remarkable durability, and distinctive texture created by rows of...

Category

Early 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Glass

Haviland Limoges Ranson Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Gold Trim
Haviland Limoges Ranson Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Gold Trim

Haviland Limoges Ranson Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Gold Trim

Located in Coral Gables, FL

The gilt rim adds just enough refinement, making the set suitable for both formal tea service and understated everyday elegance. These cups and saucers are ideal for tea, coffee, es...

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Silverware For 12
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Silverware For 12

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Silverware For 12

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

The Parallel pattern is distinguished by its quiet elegance and dignified appearance, achieved through harmonious proportions and a refined, minimalist motif of parallel lines. The ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fleurs Des Indes Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Herend Hungary 20th Century
Fleurs Des Indes Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Herend Hungary 20th Century

Fleurs Des Indes Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Herend Hungary 20th Century

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

A great admirer of this pattern was Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III of France, who had a dinner served on this service in honor of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary durin...

Category

20th Century Hungarian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Germain by Cardeilhac (Christofle) France Sterling Silver Flatware Set 42 pieces
Germain by Cardeilhac (Christofle) France Sterling Silver Flatware Set 42 pieces

Germain by Cardeilhac (Christofle) France Sterling Silver Flatware Set 42 pieces

By Christofle Cardeilhac 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

This service includes: 8 Dinner Knives w/stainless blades, 9 1/2" 8 Large Dinner Forks, 8 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/2" 1 Large Vegetable S...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Plate Chafing Dish Food Server Carvery Domed Plate Sheffield
Vintage Silver Plate Chafing Dish Food Server Carvery Domed Plate Sheffield

Vintage Silver Plate Chafing Dish Food Server Carvery Domed Plate Sheffield

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stylish vintage Sheffield silver plated serving chafing dish of rectangular form with domed roll-top lid Made in Sheffield, England renowned for its high quality silver plate and tab...

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Maxim’s de Paris Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers, Set of 2 Art Nouveau Style
Maxim’s de Paris Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers, Set of 2 Art Nouveau Style

Maxim’s de Paris Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers, Set of 2 Art Nouveau Style

By Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Perfectly scaled for espresso or after-dinner coffee service, these pieces also make a decorative addition to a curated tabletop or porcelain collection.

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Sheffield Silver Plate Chafing Dish Carvery Food Warmer
Sheffield Silver Plate Chafing Dish Carvery Food Warmer

Sheffield Silver Plate Chafing Dish Carvery Food Warmer

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stylish vintage Sheffield silver plated serving tureen / chafing dish with domed lid and stand Made in Sheffield, England a city world-renowned for its fine silver plate and tablewar...

Category

Vintage 1980s Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Ceramic soup tureen set, France, 1970
Ceramic soup tureen set, France, 1970

Ceramic soup tureen set, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Features Period: 1970s Origin: France Material: Glazed ceramic Colors: White, red, yellow, and green Contents: Tureen with lid, matching soup plates, rust bowl Pattern: Fish and mari...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic

Ice Bucket with French Solid Silver mounts and an Opaline Glass Liner
Ice Bucket with French Solid Silver mounts and an Opaline Glass Liner

Ice Bucket with French Solid Silver mounts and an Opaline Glass Liner

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Originally intended for use during formal dinners or cocktail service, this ice bucket is equally appealing today as a functional bar accessory or as a sculptural decorative object.

Category

Early 20th Century French Barware

Materials

Silver

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

This ensemble was likely intended for after-dinner coffee service, a tradition of French hospitality where beauty and artistry elevated everyday rituals.

Category

20th Century French Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Set of Table Pouring Jugs, English, Ceramic, Gravy, Sauce, Cream, C.1920
Antique Set of Table Pouring Jugs, English, Ceramic, Gravy, Sauce, Cream, C.1920

Antique Set of Table Pouring Jugs, English, Ceramic, Gravy, Sauce, Cream, C.1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Comprehensive four piece set with wonderful colour and detail Attractive and striking, this Mason's Chartreuse pouring set is a treat for the table Displaying a desirable aged patina...

Category

Early 20th Century British Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Boch La Louviere Kimono Soup Tureen, Hand-Painted Faience, Belgium
Boch La Louviere Kimono Soup Tureen, Hand-Painted Faience, Belgium

Boch La Louviere Kimono Soup Tureen, Hand-Painted Faience, Belgium

By Boch La Louviere

Located in London, England

With a height of 18 cm and a width of 26 cm, it is ideal for serving warm soups during refined dinners. This service, which combines quality and aesthetics, evokes the heritage and k...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Soup Tureens

Materials

Faience

Pair of Antique English Silver-Plate Three-Piece Entrée Servers, Sheffield
Pair of Antique English Silver-Plate Three-Piece Entrée Servers, Sheffield

Pair of Antique English Silver-Plate Three-Piece Entrée Servers, Sheffield

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Complete with a fitted interior liner and a warming stand, the servers are as practical as they are beautiful—perfect for presenting and keeping food warm during formal dinners, holi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Tankard
Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Tankard

Chinese Export Porcelain Large Armorial Tankard

Located in Downingtown, PA

Wealthy elites across Europe and America commissioned large dinner and tea services from the kilns of Jingdezhen, China, requesting the inclusion of their personal or family coats of...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Fine Pair Of Antique English Chamberlains Worcester Round Dishes Circa 1810
A Fine Pair Of Antique English Chamberlains Worcester Round Dishes Circa 1810

A Fine Pair Of Antique English Chamberlains Worcester Round Dishes Circa 1810

By Chamberlains Worcester

Located in New Orleans, LA

The order included a complete breakfast, dinner and tea service in rich Japan pattern. 254 crests, mottos and coronets painted onto the service were charged for separately, at 5 shil...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

12 Limoges Raised Gilt Enameled Napoleonic Plates, circa 1900
12 Limoges Raised Gilt Enameled Napoleonic Plates, circa 1900

12 Limoges Raised Gilt Enameled Napoleonic Plates, circa 1900

By Charles Ahrenfeldt

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The porcelain is made by Charles Ahrenfeldt Limoges, and decorated by C A Saxe Austria/Germany. Can be used as service or dinner plates or decoration.        

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Lid Gilded Water Lily Pattern, Ca 1820
Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Lid Gilded Water Lily Pattern, Ca 1820

Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Lid Gilded Water Lily Pattern, Ca 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

The pieces are unmarked as was often the case if the item had formed part of a large dinner or desert service. However they are definitely Mason's dating to circa 1820, English, Late...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century
Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century

Qianlong period Canton Enamel Square Dish with Dragon, China Late 18th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

During the 18th and 19th centuries, there was significant demand in the West for Chinese porcelain dinner sets, tea services, and vases, and Canton enamel played a vital role in meet...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Antique Regency Chamberlains Worcester Plate Centerpiece National Gallery London
Antique Regency Chamberlains Worcester Plate Centerpiece National Gallery London

Antique Regency Chamberlains Worcester Plate Centerpiece National Gallery London

Located in Dublin, Ireland

The order included a complete breakfast, dinner and tea service in rich Japan pattern. 254 crests, mottos and coronets painted onto the service were charged for separately, at 5 shil...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ormolu

Süe et Mare, Important Ninety-One Piece Dinner Service, France, circa 1925
Süe et Mare, Important Ninety-One Piece Dinner Service, France, circa 1925

Süe et Mare, Important Ninety-One Piece Dinner Service, France, circa 1925

By Sue et Mare

Located in New York, NY

This 91 piece glazed faience dinner service, executed at the Faiencerie of Marcel Meran in L’Isle Adam for the Compagnie des Arts Français, is a consummate example of the firm's dual...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Faience

Timiana Dinner Service from Aluminia in Faience
Timiana Dinner Service from Aluminia in Faience

Timiana Dinner Service from Aluminia in Faience

Located in København, Copenhagen

Timiana dinner service from Aluminia in faience. Consisting of 4 tea cups with saucers and tea pot, 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

37-Piece French Victorian Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set
37-Piece French Victorian Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set

37-Piece French Victorian Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set

By Limoges

Located in Queens, NY

37 Piece French Victorian Limoges porcelain dinner service with yellow border and floral trim (PRICED AS SET)

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pieces Dinner
Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pieces Dinner

Corona by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 pieces Dinner

By Dominick and Haff Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rare Corona by Dominick & Haff, circa 1885 sterling silver flatware set with shell motif and engraved detailing, 36 pieces. This scarce early set includes: 6 dinner size knives, 9 3...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Valdres by Marthinsen Norway Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 73 Pcs Dinner
Valdres by Marthinsen Norway Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 73 Pcs Dinner

Valdres by Marthinsen Norway Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 73 Pcs Dinner

By Thorvald Marthinsen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size Valdres by Th. Marthinsen (Norway) sterling silver flatware set with ornate pierced handle, 73 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/4" 12 dinner size fo...

Category

20th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Radiant Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 51 Pcs Dinner
Radiant Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 51 Pcs Dinner

Radiant Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 51 Pcs Dinner

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size radiant rose by International repoussed sterling silver flatware set, 51 pieces. This set includes: Six dinner size knives, 9 1/2" Six dinner size forks, 7 3/4" Six sala...

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marie Louise by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 103 Pcs Dinner
Marie Louise by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 103 Pcs Dinner

Marie Louise by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 103 Pcs Dinner

By W&S Blackinton Co. 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Marie Louise by Blackinton sterling silver Flatware set, 103 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 regular knives, 9" ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wild Rose International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Eight Set 76 Pcs Dinner
Wild Rose International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Eight Set 76 Pcs Dinner

Wild Rose International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Eight Set 76 Pcs Dinner

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

The sweetest flower, the wild rose, is captured beautifully in this lovely Victorian-style design. The traditional fiddle-back handle can carry a monogram or be left to display its p...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Leonore by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 Pcs Dinner
Leonore by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 Pcs Dinner

Leonore by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 Pcs Dinner

By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size Leonore by Manchester sterling silver flatware set - 52 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8" Eight dinner size forks, 7 1/2" Eight salad forks, 6 ...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 35 Pieces Dinner
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 35 Pieces Dinner

Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 35 Pieces Dinner

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size estate edgemont gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 35 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 3/8" Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4" Eight salad ...

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lotus by Sorensen Danish Sterling silver Flatware Set 12 Service 103 Pcs Dinner
Lotus by Sorensen Danish Sterling silver Flatware Set 12 Service 103 Pcs Dinner

Lotus by Sorensen Danish Sterling silver Flatware Set 12 Service 103 Pcs Dinner

By W. & S. Sorensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceptional Lotus by W&S Sorensen Danish sterling silver Scandinavian modern flatware set, 103 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 8 3/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad f...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces
Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces

Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces

By Arthur J. Stone

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Pointed End by AJ Stone circa 1906 handmade sterling silver flatware set of 218 pieces. This set includes: 18 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 16 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 l...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Danish by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
Old Danish by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner

Old Danish by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

This service for eight is comprised of: Eight dinner knives, short wide handles, 8 7/8" Eight dinner size forks, 7" Eight salad/fish forks, three-tine, 6 7/8" Eight teaspoons, 6" Ei...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

William & Mary by CJ Vander Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 Pcs Dinner
William & Mary by CJ Vander Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 Pcs Dinner

William & Mary by CJ Vander Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 Pcs Dinner

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceptional "William & Mary" by CJ Vander (England) sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 52 pieces. This pattern is beautifully detailed on the back of the bowls. This set incl...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Continental Floral Painted Porcelain Dinner Service
Antique Continental Floral Painted Porcelain Dinner Service

Antique Continental Floral Painted Porcelain Dinner Service

Located in London, GB

The service includes a variety of dinner, dessert, and serving pieces.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 Pcs Dinner
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 Pcs Dinner

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 Pcs Dinner

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size Royal Danish by International sterling silver flatware set - 55 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad forks, 6 3...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hamilton Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner
Hamilton Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner

Hamilton Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb sinner size Hamilton aka Gramercy by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This timeless pattern was introduced by Tiffany in the year 1938. This set includes...

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chippendale by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 59 Pieces Dinner
Chippendale by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 59 Pieces Dinner

Chippendale by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 59 Pieces Dinner

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size Chippendale by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 59 pieces (with lots of great servers!). This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8" Eight dinner size forks...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 150 Pcs Dinner
Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 150 Pcs Dinner

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 150 Pcs Dinner

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental burgundy by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set, 150 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 regular knives, 9 1/4...

Category

Vintage 1940s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plumes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pcs Dinner
Silver Plumes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pcs Dinner

Silver Plumes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pcs Dinner

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size silver plumes by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 50 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 8 dinner size forks, 8" 8 salad forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Dinner Service For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dinner service you’re looking for. A dinner service — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a dinner service, we have 1779 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a dinner service — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right dinner service, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Tiffany & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company and Georg Jensen each produced at least one beautiful dinner service that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dinner Service?

Prices for a dinner service can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $298,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,428.

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.