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English Staffordshire Blue and White Plates
English Staffordshire Blue and White Plates

English Staffordshire Blue and White Plates

Located in Tampa, FL

other remains in very good condition. A classic and collectible duo for lovers of early English ceramics.

Category

Antique 1820s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

English Creamware Large Teapot with Puce Flower Painted Decoration
English Creamware Large Teapot with Puce Flower Painted Decoration

English Creamware Large Teapot with Puce Flower Painted Decoration

Located in Downingtown, PA

, large-scale creamware teapot from Staffordshire is a beautiful example of English ceramics from the

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

English Plain Creamware Soup Plates- a Set of Six
English Plain Creamware Soup Plates- a Set of Six

English Plain Creamware Soup Plates- a Set of Six

Located in Downingtown, PA

to a significant period in the history of English ceramics. Creamware, developed in the mid-18th

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Balkan Aesthetic Movement Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Creamware

Antique English Imari Compote by Thomas Dimmock & Co., Circa 1830s
Antique English Imari Compote by Thomas Dimmock & Co., Circa 1830s

Antique English Imari Compote by Thomas Dimmock & Co., Circa 1830s

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Dimmock & Co.'s craftsmanship and the enduring appeal of 19th-century English ceramics. Ideal as a

Category

Antique 1830s English Regency Centerpieces

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20
Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20

Vintage English Carlton Ware Luncheon China - Set of 20

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

mid-century English ceramics. Part of their celebrated botanical collections, each piece is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Judaica Ceramic Passover Seder Plates, 3
Judaica Ceramic Passover Seder Plates, 3

Judaica Ceramic Passover Seder Plates, 3

By Ridgway Porcelain, Spode, Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Astoria, NY

" H.  Provenance: From the Collection of Laura and Lewis Kruger. Keywords: English ceramics

Category

20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton
19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton

19th Century Set of 7 English Porcelain Tea Cups & Saucers, 6 Signed Minton

By Minton

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

display, special tea settings, or as an addition to a serious collection of Minton or English ceramics.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Porcelain Urn Large Empire England Classical Scene and Gold Gilt Handles Vase
Porcelain Urn Large Empire England Classical Scene and Gold Gilt Handles Vase

Porcelain Urn Large Empire England Classical Scene and Gold Gilt Handles Vase

Located in Wembley, GB

Porcelain Urn, Vintage Gold Gilt Vase, Collectible English Ceramics, Early 20th Century Decorative Art

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Stoneware, Organic Material, Resin

Large Mason's Mandalay Blue Louis Dessert Dish, Blue, Red & Gold Floral, 1813
Large Mason's Mandalay Blue Louis Dessert Dish, Blue, Red & Gold Floral, 1813

Large Mason's Mandalay Blue Louis Dessert Dish, Blue, Red & Gold Floral, 1813

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

charm. A classic addition to any collection of English ceramics, combining history, artistry, and

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with a duck, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

collector's plate, a true gem in the history of English ceramics. Designed in 1878 by the talented artists

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups, Set of 9, English Porcelain Circa 1820
Antique Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups, Set of 9, English Porcelain Circa 1820

Antique Spode Dollar Pattern Coffee Cups, Set of 9, English Porcelain Circa 1820

By Spode

Located in Katonah, NY

, England, and a pre-eminent manufacturer of fine English ceramics. In 1806, Josiah Spode II was appointed

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with eggs, Aesthetic Movement, 1878
Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with eggs, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

Minton Collector Plate by Gustave Léonce with eggs, Aesthetic Movement, 1878

By Minton

Located in Paris, FR

collector's plate, a true gem in the history of English ceramics. Designed in 1878 by the talented artists

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Enoch Wood's Blue and White English Scenery Platter, England
Enoch Wood's Blue and White English Scenery Platter, England

Enoch Wood's Blue and White English Scenery Platter, England

By Enoch Wood & Sons

Located in Worcester Park, GB

storytelling and nostalgic appeal. This particular piece dates to the mid-1900s, when English ceramics were

Category

Early 20th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825
Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825

Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825

By William Ridgway

Located in Katonah, NY

to define key developments in English ceramics. After Job Ridgway died in 1813, his sons John Ridgway

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Country Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

Antique Ridgway Chinoiserie Porcelain Plate with Cobalt Border
Antique Ridgway Chinoiserie Porcelain Plate with Cobalt Border

Antique Ridgway Chinoiserie Porcelain Plate with Cobalt Border

Located in Worcester Park, GB

a stunning addition to a collection of early English ceramics.

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Johnson Bros. "Old English" Floral Rimmed Bowls, Set of 4
Vintage Johnson Bros. "Old English" Floral Rimmed Bowls, Set of 4

Vintage Johnson Bros. "Old English" Floral Rimmed Bowls, Set of 4

By Johnson Brothers

Located in Worcester Park, GB

pattern that exemplifies the romantic charm of vintage English ceramics. The balance of color, detail, and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Romantic Serving Bowls

Materials

Ironstone

Regency Spode Imari Punch Bowl, Pattern # 2283
Regency Spode Imari Punch Bowl, Pattern # 2283

Regency Spode Imari Punch Bowl, Pattern # 2283

By Spode

Located in Downingtown, PA

intense artistic exchange and technological innovation in the English ceramics industry. Spode, one of the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four English Green Flower Plates
Set of Four English Green Flower Plates

Set of Four English Green Flower Plates

By Royal Staffordshire Ceramics 1

Located in New York, NY

Set of four English flower plates. Four English Staffordshire apple green floral gilt plates circa

Category

Vintage 1930s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Doulton Burslem Blush Ivory 3 Piece Tea Set with Apple Blossom Decoration, 1889
Doulton Burslem Blush Ivory 3 Piece Tea Set with Apple Blossom Decoration, 1889

Doulton Burslem Blush Ivory 3 Piece Tea Set with Apple Blossom Decoration, 1889

By Doulton Burslem

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

naturalistic elegance of the Aesthetic and Rococo Revival movements in late 19th-century English ceramics. Each

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Makoto Kagoshima, 'Yellow Flower' small bowl, Japan ceramic pottery artist maker
Makoto Kagoshima, 'Yellow Flower' small bowl, Japan ceramic pottery artist maker

Makoto Kagoshima, 'Yellow Flower' small bowl, Japan ceramic pottery artist maker

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

Makoto Kagoshima, Japan (artist/maker) ‘Yellow Flower’ small bowl C. 2016 Ceramic, patterned glazed finish. Diam. 7.2 cm, H 3.3 cm; Wt 63 g Shipping info: Package details approx...

Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Makoto Kagoshima, 'Brown Flower' bowl, Japan, ceramic pottery artist maker
Makoto Kagoshima, 'Brown Flower' bowl, Japan, ceramic pottery artist maker

Makoto Kagoshima, 'Brown Flower' bowl, Japan, ceramic pottery artist maker

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

Makoto Kagoshima, Japan (artist/maker) ‘Brown Flower’ bowl C. 2016 Produced at the artist’s studio Atelier de la Paix, Fukuoka, Japan Ceramic, patterned glazed finish. Impressed m...

Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Makoto Kagoshima, 'Yellow Flower' bowl, Japan, ceramic pottery artist maker
Makoto Kagoshima, 'Yellow Flower' bowl, Japan, ceramic pottery artist maker

Makoto Kagoshima, 'Yellow Flower' bowl, Japan, ceramic pottery artist maker

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

Makoto Kagoshima, Japan (artist/maker) ‘Yellow Flower’ bowl C. 2016 Produced at the artist’s studio Atelier de la Paix, Fukuoka, Japan Ceramic, patterned glazed finish. Impressed ...

Category

2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marbre Mugs, Blue, Set of 2
Marbre Mugs, Blue, Set of 2

Marbre Mugs, Blue, Set of 2

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marbre Mug , Green, set of 2
Marbre Mug , Green, set of 2

Marbre Mug , Green, set of 2

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marbre Mugs, Brown, Set of 2
Marbre Mugs, Brown, Set of 2

Marbre Mugs, Brown, Set of 2

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Bowl, Large, in Terracotta and Cream
Splatter Bowl, Large, in Terracotta and Cream

Splatter Bowl, Large, in Terracotta and Cream

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

pasta, our large splatter bowl looks lovely next to different collections of ceramics on the table

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Large Minton “Gold Crocus” Gilt Porcelain Serving Platters, 1950s
Pair of Large Minton “Gold Crocus” Gilt Porcelain Serving Platters, 1950s

Pair of Large Minton “Gold Crocus” Gilt Porcelain Serving Platters, 1950s

By Minton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

English ceramics. Produced in the 1950s, these exceptional pieces are rendered in the refined and now

Category

Mid-20th Century English Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Oval Plate, Neoclassical Relief Design
Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Oval Plate, Neoclassical Relief Design

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Oval Plate, Neoclassical Relief Design

By Wedgewood

Located in Worcester Park, GB

English ceramics, neoclassical design enthusiasts, and admirers of fine decorative arts. Perfect for

Category

Vintage 1960s English Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Bowl, Large, Blue and Pink
Splatter Bowl, Large, Blue and Pink

Splatter Bowl, Large, Blue and Pink

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

pasta, our large splatter bowl looks lovely next to different collections of ceramics on the table

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Bowl, Large, Tan
Splatter Bowl, Large, Tan

Splatter Bowl, Large, Tan

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

pasta, our large splatter bowl looks lovely next to different collections of ceramics on the table

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Vase, Regular, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Tan & Ivory
Splatter Vase, Regular, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Tan & Ivory

Splatter Vase, Regular, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Tan & Ivory

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

A standout centrepiece, the Verona vase is handmade in Italy. Our design comes in four colourways: pink & blue, tan & ivory, yellow & verde and terracotta & cream. Height: 20cm Hei...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Scallop Dish in Terracotta and Cream
Splatter Scallop Dish in Terracotta and Cream

Splatter Scallop Dish in Terracotta and Cream

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

You know we love a scallop at Sharland England, and our signature scallop dish is too pretty not to add to your collection! Fill it with trinkets, jewellery, olives – or to be honest...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Bowls Small, Terracotta and Cream, Set of 4
Splatter Bowls Small, Terracotta and Cream, Set of 4

Splatter Bowls Small, Terracotta and Cream, Set of 4

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Everybody needs a few of these, they’re the perfect size for everything from cereal to salads, crisps or berries. If you can’t decide on a colour, then you might just have to try the...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marbre Mug in Blue - NEW
Marbre Mug in Blue - NEW

Marbre Mug in Blue - NEW

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Coquillage Dish in Terracotta and Cream
Splatter Coquillage Dish in Terracotta and Cream

Splatter Coquillage Dish in Terracotta and Cream

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

The coastal Italian touch your home has been missing. This little shell dish is perfect placed in an entryway or stashed on a bedside table. Handmade in Italy by artisans and finishe...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marbre Mug in Brown - NEW
Marbre Mug in Brown - NEW

Marbre Mug in Brown - NEW

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Marbre Mug in Green - NEW
Marbre Mug in Green - NEW

Marbre Mug in Green - NEW

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Vase, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Large, Pink and Blue
Splatter Vase, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Large, Pink and Blue

Splatter Vase, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Large, Pink and Blue

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

A standout centrepiece, the Verona vase is handmade in Italy. Our design comes in three colourways: pink & blue, tan & ivory, and antique green. Height: 30cm Height: 12'6 Founded ...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Coquillage Dish, ceramic, Verde
Splatter Coquillage Dish, ceramic, Verde

Splatter Coquillage Dish, ceramic, Verde

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

The little shell dish just looks cute anywhere you decide to place it – and it’s a chic gift idea, too. Handmade in Italy, our Coquillage dish comes in pink & blue, verde, or tan & i...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Splatter Vase, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Pink and Blue, regular
Splatter Vase, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Pink and Blue, regular

Splatter Vase, ceramic, greek urn inspired, Pink and Blue, regular

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

A standout centrepiece, the Verona vase is handmade in Italy. Our design comes in three colourways: pink & blue, tan & ivory, and antique green. Height: 20cm Height: 7.8' Founded ...

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

English Sussex Slipware Redware Pottery Lidded Cup with Verse, 1819
English Sussex Slipware Redware Pottery Lidded Cup with Verse, 1819

English Sussex Slipware Redware Pottery Lidded Cup with Verse, 1819

By English Country Antiques

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A antique English Sussex slipware redware pottery twin handled cup with a twin handled cover with

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Spode "Billingsley Rose" 2 Side plates, Pink rose, Embossed Scalloped, c.1920
Spode "Billingsley Rose" 2 Side plates, Pink rose, Embossed Scalloped, c.1920

Spode "Billingsley Rose" 2 Side plates, Pink rose, Embossed Scalloped, c.1920

By Copeland Spode

Located in Worcester Park, GB

porcelain painters in early English ceramics. The backstamp indicates these pieces were made by Copeland

Category

Vintage 1920s English Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Minton’s Lidded Vegetable Dish in Montrose Pattern, 19th Century
Antique Minton’s Lidded Vegetable Dish in Montrose Pattern, 19th Century

Antique Minton’s Lidded Vegetable Dish in Montrose Pattern, 19th Century

By Minton

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

perfect for collectors of English ceramics, enthusiasts of Victorian décor, or anyone seeking to add a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Grand River Landscape: Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Large Platter
Grand River Landscape: Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Large Platter

Grand River Landscape: Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Large Platter

Located in Downingtown, PA

precursor to the "Willow Pattern" that would later become ubiquitous in English ceramics. The inclusion of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Early 19th Century Spode Blue and White "Pagoda" Stone China Bowls, 1825
Pair of Early 19th Century Spode Blue and White "Pagoda" Stone China Bowls, 1825

Pair of Early 19th Century Spode Blue and White "Pagoda" Stone China Bowls, 1825

By Spode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, when Spode was at the forefront of English ceramics innovation. A rare matched pair in excellent

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Old Dishes
English Old Dishes

English Old Dishes

$900Sale Price / set|50% Off

English Old Dishes

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/3008 - There are four dishes diameter 23 and two diameter 19 cm. The name is "Continental Views" by Copeland and Garrett, very famous in Europe. These dishes are suitable for maki...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens
Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens

Rare 19th Century Set of Staffordshire Swan Tureens

By Staffordshire

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

for collectors of English ceramics or lovers of 19th-century decorative arts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of English Alhambrian Ware Vases
Pair Of English Alhambrian Ware Vases

Pair Of English Alhambrian Ware Vases

Located in Kent, Dover

A pair of small English Staffordshire 'Alhambrian ware' vases.

Category

Antique 1880s English Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Majolica Oyster Plate
19th Century English Majolica Oyster Plate

19th Century English Majolica Oyster Plate

Located in Ross, CA

Late 19th century English majolica plate. The six well plate has a brown pebbled background with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1860 English Prattware Compote
Circa 1860 English Prattware Compote

Circa 1860 English Prattware Compote

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Prattware compote, circa 1860, English. Marked No. 123. Prattware is lead-glazed earthenware

Category

Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Booth's "British Scenery" Dinner Plates  Set of 2 1920s
Booth's "British Scenery" Dinner Plates  Set of 2 1920s

Booth's "British Scenery" Dinner Plates Set of 2 1920s

By Booth's

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Scenery" series, is a charming example of early 20th-century English ceramics. Each plate features a

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

4 English Pottery Items  1930s
4 English Pottery Items  1930s

4 English Pottery Items 1930s

$435Sale Price / set|20% Off

4 English Pottery Items 1930s

Located in Palermo, IT

4 English pottery items 1930s. Belonging to my great-grandmother, they are a carafe, a coffee pot

Category

Vintage 1930s British Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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English Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of English ceramics available for sale. The range of distinct English ceramics — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are 7953 antique and vintage English ceramics for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of English ceramics 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 English ceramics to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco English ceramics are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made English ceramics over the years, but those made by Tiffany & Co., Minton and Wedgwood are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are English Ceramics?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,079, while they’re typically $18 on the low end and $450,000 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.