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La Conica Three Cup Espresso Maker by Aldo Rossi for Alessi
La Conica Three Cup Espresso Maker by Aldo Rossi for Alessi

La Conica Three Cup Espresso Maker by Aldo Rossi for Alessi

By Alessi, Aldo Rossi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A timeless icon, the La Conica espresso maker by Italian architect and designer Aldo Rossi comes in

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper, Stainless Steel

Greek Key Black and White Espresso Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
Greek Key Black and White Espresso Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

Greek Key Black and White Espresso Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Greco Roman style black and white, with a touch of gold, porcelain espresso coffee or

Category

20th Century European Greco Roman Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup
Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup

Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup

By Raymond Loewy

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful matte black or 'charcoal' and white espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup by designer

Category

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

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso/Cappuccino Set of 6 Cups Sugar and Creamer by Richard Ginori
Espresso/Cappuccino Set of 6 Cups Sugar and Creamer by Richard Ginori

Espresso/Cappuccino Set of 6 Cups Sugar and Creamer by Richard Ginori

By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful set of 6 cups, 6 saucers sugar and creamer, in porcelain by Richard Ginori Italy, in

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Aldo Rossi for Alessi 6 Cup
Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Aldo Rossi for Alessi 6 Cup

Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Aldo Rossi for Alessi 6 Cup

By Alessi, Aldo Rossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design early production in copper color finish large espresso maker designed by Aldo Rossi

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Italian Yellow and Gold Espresso or Tea Cup & Saucer by Designer Richard Ginori
Italian Yellow and Gold Espresso or Tea Cup & Saucer by Designer Richard Ginori

Italian Yellow and Gold Espresso or Tea Cup & Saucer by Designer Richard Ginori

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful yellow midcentury Italian espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer by designer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Collectible Mignon Italian Espresso Maker
Vintage Collectible Mignon Italian Espresso Maker

Vintage Collectible Mignon Italian Espresso Maker

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1970s espresso maker for one cup. Collectible aluminum and bakelite collector espresso

Category

Late 20th Century Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Collectible Bialetti Italian Espresso Coffee Maker
Vintage Collectible Bialetti Italian Espresso Coffee Maker

Vintage Collectible Bialetti Italian Espresso Coffee Maker

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage rare espresso coffee maker designed by Bialetti. 1970s espresso maker for one cup

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Collectible Vintage Italian Espresso Maker, circa 1950
Collectible Vintage Italian Espresso Maker, circa 1950

Collectible Vintage Italian Espresso Maker, circa 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1950s espresso coffee maker for 2 cups. Collectible aluminum and bakelite collector

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Collectible Italian Espresso Maker, circa 1950
Vintage Collectible Italian Espresso Maker, circa 1950

Vintage Collectible Italian Espresso Maker, circa 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1950s espresso maker for 2 cups. Collectible aluminum and bakelite collector stovetop

Category

Late 20th Century Barware

Materials

Aluminum

English Minton Porcelain Espresso Coffee Demitasse Set
English Minton Porcelain Espresso Coffee Demitasse Set

English Minton Porcelain Espresso Coffee Demitasse Set

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of five English Mintons 'Minton Rose' porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse

Category

Mid-20th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen "Dagmar"  Dinnerware Service for 12
Royal Copenhagen "Dagmar"  Dinnerware Service for 12

Royal Copenhagen "Dagmar" Dinnerware Service for 12

By Thorkild Olsen

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

") Espresso Cups with Saucers 10/10 (2 3/8" x 1 1/8" tall / saucers 4 1/2

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Porcelain

David Andersen Sterling Silver and Enamel Espresso Coffee Tea Demitasse Spoons
David Andersen Sterling Silver and Enamel Espresso Coffee Tea Demitasse Spoons

David Andersen Sterling Silver and Enamel Espresso Coffee Tea Demitasse Spoons

By David Andersen

Located in New York, NY

'. Dimensions: .82" Width x 3.88" Long. For white porcelain and gold espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Brass and Glass Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Vintage Brass and Glass Demitasse Cups & Saucers

Vintage Brass and Glass Demitasse Cups & Saucers

Located in Denton, TX

removed for washing. Unique vintage cups for the espresso lover! Each glass saucer measures 5.38 D.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Brass

PC Consolidated Listing
PC Consolidated Listing

PC Consolidated Listing

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Matte Espresso Cup in White, in Stock , 2 x 1.75 , f_15052022 , Price: $ 21 , Curated Line 12255

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Daniel Buren Illy Collection 2004 Bianco Verde Expresso Cups and Saucers
Daniel Buren Illy Collection 2004 Bianco Verde Expresso Cups and Saucers

Daniel Buren Illy Collection 2004 Bianco Verde Expresso Cups and Saucers

By Daniel Buren

Located in Miami, FL

Green Espresso or Demi-Tasse cups and saucers. This set is the Bianco Verde grouping, and was also made

Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

New Hall Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, White with Gilt, Georgian, ca 1795
New Hall Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, White with Gilt, Georgian, ca 1795

New Hall Orphaned Porcelain Coffee Cup, White with Gilt, Georgian, ca 1795

By New Hall

Located in London, GB

lost its saucer, but it is still a beautiful little cup that holds about one double espresso or a

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Traditional Ottoman Turkish Coffee Set
Traditional Ottoman Turkish Coffee Set

Traditional Ottoman Turkish Coffee Set

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, tray and cover tray. The cups hold 2 oz. Ideal for Turkish, Greek, Arabic coffee and Espresso

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Moorish Tea Sets

Materials

Metal

Porcelain Dinnerware, Tableware by Limoges and La Maison de Louis Cartier
Porcelain Dinnerware, Tableware by Limoges and La Maison de Louis Cartier

Porcelain Dinnerware, Tableware by Limoges and La Maison de Louis Cartier

By Cartier, Limoges

Located in Berlin, DE

saucers 4 espresso or coffee cups with saucers 1 sauce boat 1 square plate 1 square can 1 ashtray.

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

PC Consolidated Listing 1, 5 Tabletop Pieces
PC Consolidated Listing 1, 5 Tabletop Pieces

PC Consolidated Listing 1, 5 Tabletop Pieces

Located in New York, NY

Including: German Porcelain Blue and White Espresso Coffee Cup, 2.25 x 4.25, f_9976963, List: $250

Category

20th Century More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wicker

Richard Ginori Designer Porcelain Italian White Gold & Orange Plates, Set of 4
Richard Ginori Designer Porcelain Italian White Gold & Orange Plates, Set of 4

Richard Ginori Designer Porcelain Italian White Gold & Orange Plates, Set of 4

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

. Dimension: 7.88" diameter Matching espresso coffee cups/saucers, search 1stDibs ID#: LU1314216137801 (SOLD.)   

Category

20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Designer English Green Malachite Dinner Plates, Set of 12
Designer English Green Malachite Dinner Plates, Set of 12

Designer English Green Malachite Dinner Plates, Set of 12

By Susan Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion Group

Located in New York, NY

rare coordinating set of eight (8) green Malachite and gold espresso coffee or tea cup and saucer shown

Category

Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Oro Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ
Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Oro Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Oro Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Made in collaboration with Italian porcelain greats, Ancap, this set of two espresso cups and two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Blu Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ
Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Blu Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Blu Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Made in collaboration with Italian porcelain greats, Ancap, this set of two espresso cups and two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Set of 2, Cubi Rosso Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ
Espresso Cup Set of 2, Cubi Rosso Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

Espresso Cup Set of 2, Cubi Rosso Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Made in collaboration with Italian porcelain greats, Ancap, this set of two espresso cups and two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

A handmade set of espresso cups for your cosy moments. They have an anglo Japanese aesthetics

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Verde Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ
Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Verde Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Verde Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Made in collaboration with Italian porcelain greats, Ancap, this set of two espresso cups and two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Lilla Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ
Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Lilla Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

Espresso Cup Set of 2 Cubi Lilla Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Part of our happy-making home collaboration with 1stDibs, this set of two espresso cups and two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Set Of 2 Cubi Giallo Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ
Espresso Cup Set Of 2 Cubi Giallo Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

Espresso Cup Set Of 2 Cubi Giallo Print, 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Part of our happy-making home collaboration with 1stDibs, this set of two espresso cups and two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Espresso Cups and Saucers Designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid
Set of Six Espresso Cups and Saucers Designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid

Set of Six Espresso Cups and Saucers Designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid

By Schmid International, Lagardo Tackett

Located in Ferndale, MI

Set of six demitasse espresso cups and saucers in white porcelain made in Japan circa 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Espresso Cup Set of 6, Colorful Mix Cubi Print 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ
Espresso Cup Set of 6, Colorful Mix Cubi Print 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

Espresso Cup Set of 6, Colorful Mix Cubi Print 100% Porcelain by La DoubleJ

By La DoubleJ

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Part of our haute home collaboration with 1stDibs, this set of espresso cups and saucers is hopping

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Flamestone Coffee Pot and Set of Ten Espresso Cups by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Flamestone Coffee Pot and Set of Ten Espresso Cups by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Flamestone Coffee Pot and Set of Ten Espresso Cups by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Sacramento, CA

Mid-Century flamestone coffee set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. The set consists of ten espresso

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Group of Fornasetti Milano Espresso Cup & Saucer Plus 2 Fornasetti under Plates
Group of Fornasetti Milano Espresso Cup & Saucer Plus 2 Fornasetti under Plates

Group of Fornasetti Milano Espresso Cup & Saucer Plus 2 Fornasetti under Plates

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in New York, NY

Group of Fornasetti Milano espresso cup & saucer plus 2 Fornasetti under plates. cup and saucer set

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Limoges Porcelain Demi-Tasse/Espresso Cups
Limoges Porcelain Demi-Tasse/Espresso Cups

Limoges Porcelain Demi-Tasse/Espresso Cups

By Limoges

Located in New Haven, CT

These very fine nine bone china demi-tasse cup and saucers were manufactured by Limoges in France

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Lips Espresso Cups in White Porcelain by Hania Jneid
Lips Espresso Cups in White Porcelain by Hania Jneid

Lips Espresso Cups in White Porcelain by Hania Jneid

By Hania Jneid

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The Lips Collection is an investigation into facial expression, through the lips. The artist expressed her fascination with diversity by creating art pieces that focus on the human ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Alexander Girard "La Fonda Del Sol" Espresso Cups, Saucers.
Rare Alexander Girard "La Fonda Del Sol" Espresso Cups, Saucers.

Rare Alexander Girard "La Fonda Del Sol" Espresso Cups, Saucers.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

BRIGHT LYONS holds the world's largest private collection of objects designed by Alexander Girard. Throughout 2012 we will be gradually offering our collection for sale. Many of our ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Espresso Lines Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic
Ceramic Espresso Lines Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic

Ceramic Espresso Lines Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade and unique ceramic espresso cup, 3 Oz. Super cozy, adds beauty in your everyday. Organic

Category

2010s Argentine Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Ceramic Espresso Neutral Beige Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic
Ceramic Espresso Neutral Beige Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic

Ceramic Espresso Neutral Beige Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade and unique ceramic espresso cup, 3 Oz. Super cozy, adds beauty in your everyday. Organic

Category

2010s Argentine Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Ceramic Espresso Grid Checkered Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic
Ceramic Espresso Grid Checkered Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic

Ceramic Espresso Grid Checkered Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade and unique ceramic espresso cup, 3 Oz. Super cozy, adds beauty in your everyday. Organic

Category

2010s Argentine Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Ceramic Espresso Green Satin Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic
Ceramic Espresso Green Satin Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic

Ceramic Espresso Green Satin Cup 3 Oz, Unique Coffee Mug, Aesthetic Organic

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Handmade and unique ceramic espresso cup, 3 Oz. Super cozy, adds beauty in your everyday. Organic

Category

2010s Argentine Organic Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Architettura espresso set by Piero Fornasetti
Architettura espresso set by Piero Fornasetti

Architettura espresso set by Piero Fornasetti

Located in Chicago, IL

Set includes four espresso cups and eight saucers. Signed with printed manufacturer's mark to

Category

20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Demitasse Cups in Emerald Glass
Set of Six Mid Century Modern Demitasse Cups in Emerald Glass

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Demitasse Cups in Emerald Glass

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Set of six charming handblown glass mugs perfect as espresso cups or liqueur glasses. The glasses

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Augarten Hand Painted Porcelain Set
Augarten Hand Painted Porcelain Set

Augarten Hand Painted Porcelain Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, bowls, kidney side salad plates, bread plates, tea cup and saucers, espresso cups and saucers, saki cups

Category

20th Century Austrian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

ON SALE NOW!  Set of 96 Pieces Romantica Kairom White Ribbed Scalloped Dishware
ON SALE NOW!  Set of 96 Pieces Romantica Kairom White Ribbed Scalloped Dishware

ON SALE NOW! Set of 96 Pieces Romantica Kairom White Ribbed Scalloped Dishware

By Kaiser Keramik

Located in Westport, CT

inches 12 cups 12 saucers Six espresso cups six saucers Soup six bowls, six saucers with handles 4.5

Category

Late 20th Century German Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Rare William Spratling Sterling Silver & Rosewood Coffee Set
Rare William Spratling Sterling Silver & Rosewood Coffee Set

Rare William Spratling Sterling Silver & Rosewood Coffee Set

By William Spratling

Located in New York, NY

are sized for perfection to fit on tray with pot. Pot holds 2-3 espresso-sized cups. Satisfaction

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Set of Tea Cups and Espresso Cups
Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Set of Tea Cups and Espresso Cups

Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Set of Tea Cups and Espresso Cups

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of Chinese rose medallion tea cups and espresso cups. The espresso cups are marked "China

Category

20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Doubleshot Espresso Cup and Saucer Set of Four Contemporary Glazed Porcelain
Doubleshot Espresso Cup and Saucer Set of Four Contemporary Glazed Porcelain

Doubleshot Espresso Cup and Saucer Set of Four Contemporary Glazed Porcelain

By The Bright Angle

Located in Asheville, NC

A little green one-fingered cup for espresso, coffee or the double shot of your choice, with a

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Glass Espresso Cups with Prunt Details
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Glass Espresso Cups with Prunt Details

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Glass Espresso Cups with Prunt Details

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

demitasse size perfect for espresso or liqueurs. The glasses feature circular prunts along the exterior, as

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Ed Langbein and Richard Ginori Italian Espresso Cups and Saucers Set of Eight
Ed Langbein and Richard Ginori Italian Espresso Cups and Saucers Set of Eight

Ed Langbein and Richard Ginori Italian Espresso Cups and Saucers Set of Eight

By Richard Ginori, Ed Langbein

Located in Atlanta, GA

A set of eight orange and white espresso (or if you prefer, coffee or tea) cups and saucers

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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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.