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Hammershøi Espresso Cup White
Hammershøi Espresso Cup White

Hammershøi Espresso Cup White

Unavailable|$25 / item

Hammershøi Espresso Cup White

Located in New York, NY

Hammershøi Espresso Cup White H: 2.4" Ø: 2.4" 3.4 oz.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stoneware Espresso Cup
Stoneware Espresso Cup

Stoneware Espresso Cup

Unavailable|$58 / set

Stoneware Espresso Cup

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This tiny espresso cup with exposed clay from the outside and a white shiny glaze from the inside

Category

2010s Ukrainian Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Christofle Porcelain Espresso Cup Set of Six, Christian Lacroix "Follement"
Christofle Porcelain Espresso Cup Set of Six, Christian Lacroix "Follement"

Christofle Porcelain Espresso Cup Set of Six, Christian Lacroix "Follement"

By Christofle, Christian Lacroix

Located in Petaluma, CA

This rare set of six Christofle porcelain espresso cups and saucers has never been used and comes

Category

1990s French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Canal Home Design Handmade Espresso Cups with Underplates Set of 4
Dutch Canal Home Design Handmade Espresso Cups with Underplates Set of 4

Dutch Canal Home Design Handmade Espresso Cups with Underplates Set of 4

By Anna Maria Preuss

Located in Pataskala, OH

Handcrafted espresso cups with coordinating underplates are works of AnnA Maria Preuss. The cups

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Pottery

Materials

Pottery

ETER DRINK-WARE - Espresso Cup - EUCLID COLLECTION . Handmade Clay
ETER DRINK-WARE - Espresso Cup - EUCLID COLLECTION . Handmade Clay

ETER DRINK-WARE - Espresso Cup - EUCLID COLLECTION . Handmade Clay

Located in Miami, FL

EUCLID DRINK-WARE COLLECTION is a collectible piece from our serveware series, embodying the same devotion to craftsmanship, material hones33ty, and intentional design that define...

Category

2010s Peruvian Brutalist Serving Pieces

Materials

Clay

3 Moka or Espresso Cups by Haviland, Made in France
3 Moka or Espresso Cups by Haviland, Made in France

3 Moka or Espresso Cups by Haviland, Made in France

By Charles Fields Haviland

Located in Valbroye, CH

Suite of 3 coffee cups (or moka cups) in Limoges porcelain with a hot air balloon motif. Haviland

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sorvo Espresso Cup in Contemporary 3D Printed Gloss White Porcelain / Bronze
Sorvo Espresso Cup in Contemporary 3D Printed Gloss White Porcelain / Bronze

Sorvo Espresso Cup in Contemporary 3D Printed Gloss White Porcelain / Bronze

By David Weeks

Located in New York, NY

By digitally modifying the cup’s wall thickness, the designer has created a subtle trompe l'oeil

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Espresso Cups in Stoneware Japanese Inspired by artist- designer Hania Jneid
Espresso Cups in Stoneware Japanese Inspired by artist- designer Hania Jneid

Espresso Cups in Stoneware Japanese Inspired by artist- designer Hania Jneid

By Hania Jneid

Located in BARCELONA, ES

**Hania Jneid is an artist, designer, and ceramicist who translates her emotions into handcrafted pieces, each carrying a deep sense of expression and craftsmanship. While her work d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Ornamental by Lameice Abu Aker Mouth-Blown Espresso Cup "Eye Candy"
Ornamental by Lameice Abu Aker Mouth-Blown Espresso Cup "Eye Candy"

Ornamental by Lameice Abu Aker Mouth-Blown Espresso Cup "Eye Candy"

Located in Jerusalem, IL

This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem. Mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. p...

Category

2010s Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Sorvo Espresso Cup Set in Contemporary 3D Printed Gloss White Porcelain / Bronze
Sorvo Espresso Cup Set in Contemporary 3D Printed Gloss White Porcelain / Bronze

Sorvo Espresso Cup Set in Contemporary 3D Printed Gloss White Porcelain / Bronze

By David Weeks

Located in New York, NY

By digitally modifying the cup’s wall thickness, the designer has created a subtle trompe l'oeil

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Lynn Chase "Parrots of Paradise" Set of 4 Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers
Lynn Chase "Parrots of Paradise" Set of 4 Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers

Lynn Chase "Parrots of Paradise" Set of 4 Porcelain Espresso Cups and Saucers

By Lynn Chase Designs

Located in Quechee, VT

This colorful set of four porcelain demitasse cups and saucers ( 8 pieces total) was made by Lynn

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Domenico Pucci Umbertide Italian Ceramic Espresso Coffee Set
1950s Domenico Pucci Umbertide Italian Ceramic Espresso Coffee Set

1950s Domenico Pucci Umbertide Italian Ceramic Espresso Coffee Set

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Westfield, NJ

sets of espresso cups and plates. All signed on the underside. Pot- 6” W x 3.5” D x 8.5” H Sugar 5"W

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

cUUUp teal blue
cUUUp teal blue

cUUUp teal blue

Unavailable|$68 / item

cUUUp teal blue

By BURGIO

Located in Firenze, IT

Drawing inspiration from the coffee traditions of Italy and Iran, this stoneware espresso cup and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

cUUUp off white
cUUUp off white

cUUUp off white

Unavailable|$68 / item

cUUUp off white

By BURGIO

Located in Firenze, IT

Drawing inspiration from the coffee traditions of Italy and Iran, this stoneware espresso cup and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

White Perlée Dinnerware Set
White Perlée Dinnerware Set

White Perlée Dinnerware Set

Unavailable|$370 / set

White Perlée Dinnerware Set

Located in Irving, TX

.) Perlée Bread + Butter Plate (6.5in.) Perlée Espresso Cup + Saucer (4oz) 100% Fine Porcelain

Category

2010s Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

cUUUp yellow
cUUUp yellow

cUUUp yellow

Unavailable|$68 / item

cUUUp yellow

By BURGIO

Located in Firenze, IT

Drawing inspiration from the coffee traditions of Italy and Iran, this stoneware espresso cup and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Porcelain Tray and Coffee Set by Hania Jneid
Porcelain Tray and Coffee Set by Hania Jneid

Porcelain Tray and Coffee Set by Hania Jneid

By Hania Jneid

Located in BARCELONA, ES

. It is Hand built and hand painted by the artist. A sugar pot and an espresso cup set comes with the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Platinum Perlée Dinnerware Set
Platinum Perlée Dinnerware Set

Platinum Perlée Dinnerware Set

Unavailable|$2,350 / set

Platinum Perlée Dinnerware Set

Located in Irving, TX

Espresso Cup + Saucer (4oz) 100% Fine Porcelain

Category

2010s European Dinner Plates

Materials

Platinum

Blue Perlée Dinnerware Set
Blue Perlée Dinnerware Set

Blue Perlée Dinnerware Set

Unavailable|$648 / item

Blue Perlée Dinnerware Set

Located in Irving, TX

(6.5in.) Perlée Espresso Cup + Saucer (4oz) 100% Fine Porcelain

Category

2010s European Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Gold Perlée Dinnerware Set
Gold Perlée Dinnerware Set

Gold Perlée Dinnerware Set

Unavailable|$2,350 / set

Gold Perlée Dinnerware Set

Located in Irving, TX

Espresso Cup + Saucer (4oz) 100% Fine Porcelain

Category

2010s European Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Mexican Colorful Talavera Dinner Set
Mexican Colorful Talavera Dinner Set

Mexican Colorful Talavera Dinner Set

Unavailable|$6,141 / set

Mexican Colorful Talavera Dinner Set

Located in SAN ANDRES CHOLULA, PUEBLA

. 12 soup bowl 15 cm. 12 bread plate 14 cm. 12 coffee cup 7 cm. 12 espresso cup. 12 butter plate

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Baroque Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Coffee Set, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960
Porcelain Coffee Set, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960

Porcelain Coffee Set, Czechoslovakia, circa 1960

Located in Zohor, SK

ornaments in red and black color. The set consist of a coffee pod, sugar jar and six espresso cups with

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Talavera Dinnerware Set Feather Design
Blue and White Talavera Dinnerware Set Feather Design

Blue and White Talavera Dinnerware Set Feather Design

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in SAN ANDRES CHOLULA, PUEBLA

butter plate. 12 espresso cup. One round plate 41 cm. One octagonal plate. One rectangular plate

Category

2010s Mexican Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goodie Jar, Slinky Rosso, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ, Made in Italy
Goodie Jar, Slinky Rosso, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ, Made in Italy

Goodie Jar, Slinky Rosso, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ, Made in Italy

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

handle and arrives in our Slinky Rosso print with espresso cups to match. A delight for any corner of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Goodie Jar, Cubi Blu Print 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ, Made in Italy
Goodie Jar, Cubi Blu Print 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ, Made in Italy

Goodie Jar, Cubi Blu Print 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ, Made in Italy

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

handle and arrives in our geometric print with espresso cups to match. A delight for any corner of your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Black and Yellow Talavera Dinnerware Set by Carlos Arias
Black and Yellow Talavera Dinnerware Set by Carlos Arias

Black and Yellow Talavera Dinnerware Set by Carlos Arias

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in SAN ANDRES CHOLULA, PUEBLA

cm 12 soup bowl 15 cm 12 bread plate 14 cm 12 coffee cup 7 cm 12 espresso cup 6 cm 12 butter

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Talavera Black and White Collage Dinnerware Service for 12
Modern Talavera Black and White Collage Dinnerware Service for 12

Modern Talavera Black and White Collage Dinnerware Service for 12

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in SAN ANDRES CHOLULA, PUEBLA

. 12 espresso cup, 6 cm. 12 butter plate, 12 cm. One round plate, 41 cm. One octagonal plate, 29 x

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Ovington’s New York Gold Encrusted Royal Doulton Teal on White Dessert Plates
Ovington’s New York Gold Encrusted Royal Doulton Teal on White Dessert Plates

Ovington’s New York Gold Encrusted Royal Doulton Teal on White Dessert Plates

By Ovington Brother At New York, Royal Doulton

Located in South Newfane, VT

available) and also cobalt with gold espresso cups (6 available). The plates are 7” in diameter and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Set of 6 pcs. Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups
Set of 6 pcs. Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups

Set of 6 pcs. Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups

By Limoges

Located in Vilnius, LT

The set of 6 pcs. espresso cups by French Limoges porcelain in cobalt blue richly decorated with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Set of Agate Espresso Cups & Saucers
Early 20th Century Set of Agate Espresso Cups & Saucers

Early 20th Century Set of Agate Espresso Cups & Saucers

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 20th Century set of eleven agate espresso cups and saucers complete with polished brass bases

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Agate, Brass

Postmodern Espresso Cups and a Serving Tray designed by Carlo Giannini
Postmodern Espresso Cups and a Serving Tray designed by Carlo Giannini

Postmodern Espresso Cups and a Serving Tray designed by Carlo Giannini

By Carlo Giannini

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Postmodern Espresso Cups and a Serving Tray designed by Carlo Giannini . Set of six espresso cups

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set 6 pcs. French Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups/Saucers
Set 6 pcs. French Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups/Saucers

Set 6 pcs. French Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups/Saucers

By Limoges

Located in Vilnius, LT

The set of 6 pcs. espresso cups and saucers by French Limoges porcelain in glazed porcelain

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Graphik
Espresso Cup Graphik

Espresso Cup Graphik

Sold|$47 / item

Espresso Cup Graphik

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Corail
Espresso Cup Corail

Espresso Cup Corail

Sold|$47 / item

Espresso Cup Corail

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home décor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Ligne
Espresso Cup Ligne

Espresso Cup Ligne

Sold|$47 / item

Espresso Cup Ligne

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Five Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Espresso Cup and Saucer
Five Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Espresso Cup and Saucer

Five Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Espresso Cup and Saucer

Located in København, Copenhagen

Five sets Royal Copenhagen blue flower braided, espresso cup and saucer. Number 10/8046. In

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Five Set of Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Angular, Espresso Cups Deco
Five Set of Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Angular, Espresso Cups Deco

Five Set of Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Angular, Espresso Cups Deco

Located in København, Copenhagen

Five set of Royal Copenhagen blue flower angular, espresso cups (mocca cups). Decoration Number

Category

20th Century Danish Neoclassical Porcelain

Five Classical English Staffordshire Eggshell Porcelain, Silver Espresso Cup Set
Five Classical English Staffordshire Eggshell Porcelain, Silver Espresso Cup Set

Five Classical English Staffordshire Eggshell Porcelain, Silver Espresso Cup Set

By Staffordshire

Located in Big Flats, NY

Five English Staffordshire espresso cups and saucers feature hand-painted gilt scroll and foliate

Category

Antique 19th Century English Classical Greek Porcelain

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Coffee Service/ Gilt Espresso Cups by Argentor, Austria circa 1910
Art Nouveau Coffee Service/ Gilt Espresso Cups by Argentor, Austria circa 1910

Art Nouveau Coffee Service/ Gilt Espresso Cups by Argentor, Austria circa 1910

By Argentor of Vienna

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

espresso cups including 6 silvered saucers on an oval plate. The cups show an additionally gilt surface on

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Brass

Modern Demi Tasse Espresso Cups and Plates by Tofej Keramiazem, Hungary, 1960s
Modern Demi Tasse Espresso Cups and Plates by Tofej Keramiazem, Hungary, 1960s

Modern Demi Tasse Espresso Cups and Plates by Tofej Keramiazem, Hungary, 1960s

Located in Miami, FL

A set of Demi Tasse espresso cups and plates by Tofej Keramiazem Hungarian ceramic company from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Espresso Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers
Espresso Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers

Espresso Cup Mixed - Set of 4 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Graphik - Set of 4 + Saucers
Espresso Cup Graphik - Set of 4 + Saucers

Espresso Cup Graphik - Set of 4 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Graphik - Set of 2 + Saucers
Espresso Cup Graphik - Set of 2 + Saucers

Espresso Cup Graphik - Set of 2 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Ligne - Set of 2 + Saucers
Espresso Cup Ligne - Set of 2 + Saucers

Espresso Cup Ligne - Set of 2 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Ligne - Set of 4 + Saucers
Espresso Cup Ligne - Set of 4 + Saucers

Espresso Cup Ligne - Set of 4 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Corail - Set of 2 + Saucers
Espresso Cup Corail - Set of 2 + Saucers

Espresso Cup Corail - Set of 2 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Corail - Set of 4 + Saucers
Espresso Cup Corail - Set of 4 + Saucers

Espresso Cup Corail - Set of 4 + Saucers

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor. Design by Kaoline.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups
Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups

Boin-Taburet & Faberge, - 8pc. 950 Sterling Tea Set + 6 Faberge Espresso Cups

By Boin-Taburet

Located in Wilmington, DE

Silversmith "Boin-Taburet", and includes 6 Faberge Imperial Egg espresso cups and saucers in fine Limoges

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Espresso Cups and Saucers
Vintage Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Espresso Cups and Saucers

Vintage Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Espresso Cups and Saucers

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Carlos, CA

Great flamestone coffee or espresso set of 6 cups with 6 saucers designed in the 1950s by famed

Category

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

Materials

Ironstone

Italian Style White Porcelain "Espresso" Cups with Black Transferware Decoration
Italian Style White Porcelain "Espresso" Cups with Black Transferware Decoration

Italian Style White Porcelain "Espresso" Cups with Black Transferware Decoration

Located in Prato, Tuscany

cups with saucers; the size is that for the classic Italian "espresso" and to maintain the right heat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Italian Espresso Cups & Saucers Memphis Era by Mas
Set of Four Italian Espresso Cups & Saucers Memphis Era by Mas

Set of Four Italian Espresso Cups & Saucers Memphis Era by Mas

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare set of Italian cups & saucers by MAS Italy, circa 1983, great condition no chips

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Mythos Collectible Espresso Cup and Saucer Set NR 4 by Yang
Rosenthal Mythos Collectible Espresso Cup and Saucer Set NR 4 by Yang

Rosenthal Mythos Collectible Espresso Cup and Saucer Set NR 4 by Yang

By Rosenthal

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage collectible porcelain espresso mug and saucer set from the Mythos line by Rosenthal

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Espresso Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of espresso cups available for sale. Each of these unique espresso cups was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Find 215 antique and vintage espresso cups at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 83 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Espresso cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of espresso cups to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco espresso cups are of considerable interest. Rosenthal, Limoges and Richard Ginori each produced beautiful espresso cups that are worth considering.

How Much are Espresso Cups?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $375, while they’re typically $21 on the low end and $248,500 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 Espresso Cups
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Espresso cups are called demitasses. The name means "half cup" in French and refers to the small size of the drinkware. Most demitasses hold 2-3 ounces of liquid, making them roughly half the size of mugs used to serve coffee. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of demitasses.