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Serie of 6 metal knife rests, France, 1970
Serie of 6 metal knife rests, France, 1970

Serie of 6 metal knife rests, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of six metal knife rests, made in France in the 1970s. These pieces are distinguished by their

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

GALLIA & CHRISTOFLE - 6-piece Knife Rest Set
GALLIA & CHRISTOFLE - 6-piece Knife Rest Set

GALLIA & CHRISTOFLE - 6-piece Knife Rest Set

By Christofle

Located in Beaune, FR

A set of six silver-plated GALLIA animal-shaped knife rests by Christofle: cat, pig, dog, lion

Category

20th Century French Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Ceramic Knife Rests Box, Green Color, 1960, France
Ceramic Knife Rests Box, Green Color, 1960, France

Ceramic Knife Rests Box, Green Color, 1960, France

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

knife rests are in perfect condition, and the box is in a very nice padded TEXTURE.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco lobster Knife Rests, 1950, Set of 12
Art Deco lobster Knife Rests, 1950, Set of 12

Art Deco lobster Knife Rests, 1950, Set of 12

Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR

Set of 12 incredible bronze lobster knife rests. Case exterior shows signs of wear.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Set of 13 Plastic knife rests dog shaped, France, 1970
Set of 13 Plastic knife rests dog shaped, France, 1970

Set of 13 Plastic knife rests dog shaped, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of clear plastic dog-shaped knife rests, dating from the 1970s and of French origin. These

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Signed Art Deco Knife Rests by Gallia, Silver-Plated Bronze, 1930s
Signed Art Deco Knife Rests by Gallia, Silver-Plated Bronze, 1930s

Signed Art Deco Knife Rests by Gallia, Silver-Plated Bronze, 1930s

By Gallia

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Signed Knife Rests “Gallia” Signed knife rests by “Gallia” are highly collectible decorative

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Set of 8 French Crystal Knife Rests – 1970s Elegant Table Accessories
Set of 8 French Crystal Knife Rests – 1970s Elegant Table Accessories

Set of 8 French Crystal Knife Rests – 1970s Elegant Table Accessories

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of 8 French Crystal Knife Rests – 1970s Elegant Table Accessories Description: This refined

Category

Vintage 1970s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Sterling Silver Knife Rest
Sterling Silver Knife Rest

Sterling Silver Knife Rest

By Redlich & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sterling silver knife rest made by Redlich Silver Co. would be a refined example of American

Category

Vintage 1920s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, 20th century.
Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, 20th century.

Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, 20th century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, XXth Century. Set of 6 silver plated knife rests

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rest Set with Sea Creatures, France 1930
Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rest Set with Sea Creatures, France 1930

Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rest Set with Sea Creatures, France 1930

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Art Deco Knife rest These knife rests were not only practical but also served as decorative

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

René Lalique “Hortense” Knife Rests
René Lalique “Hortense” Knife Rests

René Lalique “Hortense” Knife Rests

By René Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

René Lalique “Hortense” Knife Rests, circa 1942 — Set of 20 in Original Box A beautifully

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

16 art deco silver knife rests
16 art deco silver knife rests

16 art deco silver knife rests

By Benjamin Rabier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

large set of knife rests in stylised animal forms from the 1920/1930's each piece is stamped

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of Victorian silverplated knife rests, twisted centers with ball ends. Each measures 3 1/2"w

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of twelve silver knife rests
Set of twelve silver knife rests

Set of twelve silver knife rests

$1,487Sale Price / set|30% Off

Set of twelve silver knife rests

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of twelve silver knife rests with raised scrolls on the ends. Metal: Silver

Category

20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 Knife Rests, Model Cheval, 1960.
Set of 6 Knife Rests, Model Cheval, 1960.

Set of 6 Knife Rests, Model Cheval, 1960.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 6 knife rests, Model Cheval, 1960. Set of 6 knife rests, Model Cheval, 1960, silver plated

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve
Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve

Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve

Located in Downingtown, PA

Modernist silvered horse knife rests-set of twelve, 20th Century (NY9205/IRR) The twelve cast

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest
Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest

Cut Crystal Dumbbell Carving Knife Rest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A cut crystal, faceted Dumbbell shaped knife rest, circa early to mid 19th Century. A large rest

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Six Brass Fox Knife Rests
Set of Six Brass Fox Knife Rests

Set of Six Brass Fox Knife Rests

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of six brass fox knife rests, freshly plated in shiny and tarnish resistant brass. For the most

Category

20th Century English Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Set of 12 French Silver Plate Knife Rests
Set of 12 French Silver Plate Knife Rests

Set of 12 French Silver Plate Knife Rests

$600Sale Price / set|40% Off

Set of 12 French Silver Plate Knife Rests

Located in Hudson, NY

The French silver plate knife rests, shown here, are certain to add a formal element to your next

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests

Pair of English Sterling Silver Knife Rests

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This ornate pair of sterling silver knife rests was made in Sheffield, England, and is fully

Category

Antique 1830s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of French Silver Plated Neoclassical Knife Rests
Pair of French Silver Plated Neoclassical Knife Rests

Pair of French Silver Plated Neoclassical Knife Rests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of French silver plated neoclassical knife rests, each one holds up to 12 full or dessert

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

French Silver Shell Knife Rest, Set of 6
French Silver Shell Knife Rest, Set of 6

French Silver Shell Knife Rest, Set of 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique set of 6 vintage silver plate shell knife rests from France. Whimsical design and details

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plated Antique Styled Knife Rests Set of Six
Christofle Silver Plated Antique Styled Knife Rests Set of Six

Christofle Silver Plated Antique Styled Knife Rests Set of Six

By Christofle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This set of six silver plated knife rests were made by Christofle of France in approximately 1960

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Italian Creamware Knife Rests
Early 19th Century Italian Creamware Knife Rests

Early 19th Century Italian Creamware Knife Rests

Located in Downingtown, PA

Creamware knife rests, Italian, Circa 1810-1820    The two rests are of similar form with a raised

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Set of Five Faience Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890
Set of Five Faience Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890

Set of Five Faience Knife Rests Desvres, circa 1890

By Desvres

Located in Austin, TX

Set of five knife rests signed Desvres, circa 1890. Colorful with coat of arms and acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique 1890s French Country Ceramics

Materials

Faience

Christopher Dresser for Roberts & Belk Silver Plated Knife Rests
Christopher Dresser for Roberts & Belk Silver Plated Knife Rests

Christopher Dresser for Roberts & Belk Silver Plated Knife Rests

By Christopher Dresser

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

) and dated 1889. The knife rests have a more modern ‘sputnik like appearance with a large ball shape

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests
Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests

Set of 12 Dachshund Vintage Silver Plate Knife Rests

By Gallia

Located in Westport, CT

Set of twelve Dachshund dog silver plated knife rests, vintage in very good look to be unused from

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics
Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics

Walter Bosse, Eight Unique Knife Rests in Glazed Ceramics

Located in København, Copenhagen

Walter Bosse (1904-1979). Eight unique knife rests in glazed ceramics. Mid-20th century. Measures

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Digoin Sarreguemines Majolica Tableware, Trivet, Coasters & Knife Rests Set / 15
Digoin Sarreguemines Majolica Tableware, Trivet, Coasters & Knife Rests Set / 15

Digoin Sarreguemines Majolica Tableware, Trivet, Coasters & Knife Rests Set / 15

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French trivet, coaster, and knife rest set from Digoin Sarreguemines, France, circa 1950s. A

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, "Arabesque Gold" Porcelain Knife Rest
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, "Arabesque Gold" Porcelain Knife Rest

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, "Arabesque Gold" Porcelain Knife Rest

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. "Arabesque Gold" porcelain knife rest with gold decoration, late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Plated Silver Animalier Knife Rests by Christofle
Set of Twelve Plated Silver Animalier Knife Rests by Christofle

Set of Twelve Plated Silver Animalier Knife Rests by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Set of twelve plated silver animalier knife rests by Christofle French, c. 1930 Bird: height 2cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver Plate

French Green Ceramic Poodle Figural Dog Knife Rests Set of 12
French Green Ceramic Poodle Figural Dog Knife Rests Set of 12

French Green Ceramic Poodle Figural Dog Knife Rests Set of 12

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Fabulous set of 12 green figural poodle porte-couteaux (knife rests) made in the mid 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 11 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of 11 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of 11 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 11 green Majolica knife rests. Vallauris, circa 1950.  

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of 12 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of 12 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 12 green Majolica knife rests. Vallauris, circa 1950.  

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests
Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests

Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests

Located in Brescia, IT

This is an elegant set of knife rests, from Belgium, made in the mid-19th century. Pieces of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Minimalist Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 6 French Midcentury Molded Glass Knife Rests
Set of 6 French Midcentury Molded Glass Knife Rests

Set of 6 French Midcentury Molded Glass Knife Rests

Located in Miami, FL

Set of 6 French midcentury molded glass. Perfect for holiday entertaining, these knife rests will

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Set of 12 Golden Travertine Knife Rests – France, 1970s
Set of 12 Golden Travertine Knife Rests – France, 1970s

Set of 12 Golden Travertine Knife Rests – France, 1970s

By Up & Up, Sergio Asti

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Elegant set of 12 parallelepiped knife rests in golden honed travertine, dating from the 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

René Lalique (1860-1945), set of ten knife rests. Model "Hortense".
René Lalique (1860-1945), set of ten knife rests. Model "Hortense".

René Lalique (1860-1945), set of ten knife rests. Model "Hortense".

Located in København, Copenhagen

René Lalique (1860-1945), a set of ten knife rests. 1942 Model "Hortense". Early mark/ingraving: R

Category

Vintage 1940s French Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Knife Rest, Set of 8 Animal Figure Ducks, France 1940s
Art Deco Knife Rest, Set of 8 Animal Figure Ducks, France 1940s

Art Deco Knife Rest, Set of 8 Animal Figure Ducks, France 1940s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Deco Knife Rest, Set of 8 Animal Figure Ducks, France 1940s Set of 8 duck-shaped knife rests

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s
Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s Elegant set of French mid

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Other

Set of 6 Metal Placeholders / Knife Rests by Saviato from the 90s
Set of 6 Metal Placeholders / Knife Rests by Saviato from the 90s

Set of 6 Metal Placeholders / Knife Rests by Saviato from the 90s

Located in Milano, MI

Set of six duck-shaped metal placeholders / knife rests, made by Saviato in the 90s Ø cm 3,5 h cm

Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver & Jade Knife Rests
Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver & Jade Knife Rests

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver & Jade Knife Rests

By John Watson & Son, Cartier, Asprey & Garrard Limited, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of 19th Century English silver & jade knife rests. By John Watson & Son of Sheffield

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Jade, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare French Art Deco knife rest or chopstick rest ensemble is still in its original box. The

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 Majolica Knife Rests Choisy Le Roi circa 1890
Set of 6 Majolica Knife Rests Choisy Le Roi circa 1890

Set of 6 Majolica Knife Rests Choisy Le Roi circa 1890

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 6 Majolica Knife Rests signed HB Choisy Le Roi circa 1890.  

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

S J Rose & Son 1970s English Novelty Sterling Silver Knife Rests
S J Rose & Son 1970s English Novelty Sterling Silver Knife Rests

S J Rose & Son 1970s English Novelty Sterling Silver Knife Rests

By S.J. Rose & Son

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver knife rests; an addition to our

Category

Vintage 1970s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Straw Bundle Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of 12 Straw Bundle Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of 12 Straw Bundle Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 12 straw bundle Majolica knife rests Vallauris, circa 1950. Vallauris, circa 1950.  

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 7 Green Majolica Edelweiss Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of 7 Green Majolica Edelweiss Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of 7 Green Majolica Edelweiss Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 7 green Majolica knife rests with edelweiss flowers pattern. Vallauris, circa 1950.   

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 10 Molded Glass Knife Rests French Basset Hound Shape
Set of 10 Molded Glass Knife Rests French Basset Hound Shape

Set of 10 Molded Glass Knife Rests French Basset Hound Shape

Located in Miami, FL

A charming set of 10 knife molded glass knife rests in the shape of a Basset Hound dog

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Burgundy and Gold Knife Rests, Set of 10
French Art Deco Burgundy and Gold Knife Rests, Set of 10

French Art Deco Burgundy and Gold Knife Rests, Set of 10

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Ten French Art Deco geometric porcelain knife rests painted burgundy with gold highlights. Set of

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven
Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven

Art Deco Duck and Bunny Rabbit Knife Rests, Set of Seven

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Art Deco ceramic hand-painted knife rests Stamped Germany and numbered Four yellow ducks Three

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Britannia Silver Co. English Silver Lion & Lioness Knife Rest
Vintage Britannia Silver Co. English Silver Lion & Lioness Knife Rest

Vintage Britannia Silver Co. English Silver Lion & Lioness Knife Rest

By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine English knife rest. In Britannia (.958) solid silver. By the Britannia Silver Company

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Baccarat, France. Set of twelve knife rests in clear art glass.
Baccarat, France. Set of twelve knife rests in clear art glass.

Baccarat, France. Set of twelve knife rests in clear art glass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Baccarat, France. A set of twelve knife rests in clear art glass. Flower motif. Faceted. Handmade

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Knife Rest Set by Daum, Glass, Elegant Design, France, 1930
Art Deco Knife Rest Set by Daum, Glass, Elegant Design, France, 1930

Art Deco Knife Rest Set by Daum, Glass, Elegant Design, France, 1930

By Daum

Located in Wiesbaden, DE

Art Deco knife bench The Art Déco Knife Rest Set by “Daum,” Cristal France, is a piece of glassware

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Silver Plate Knife Rests Style Louis XVI, circa 1900
Set of 6 Silver Plate Knife Rests Style Louis XVI, circa 1900

Set of 6 Silver Plate Knife Rests Style Louis XVI, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant set of 6 silver plate knife rests style Louis XVI, circa 1900. Laurel leaves.

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Louis XIV Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

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Knife Rest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the knife rest you’re looking for. Each knife rest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knife rest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each knife rest bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knife rest over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Gallia and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Knife Rest?

Prices for a knife rest start at $130 and top out at $4,200 with the average selling for $750.

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 Knife Rest
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    To rest a knife politely, place it on the edge of your plate. Do not pick your knife up until you need it to cut your food or spread butter. Shop a variety of antique and vintage knives on 1stDibs.