$8,228 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Giorgio by Wallace Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 30 pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
traditional European continental size sterling silver flatware. Each place setting is made in a true
Sterling Silver
$12,751 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Giorgio by Various Italy Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 48 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
nspired by traditional European continental size sterling silver flatware. Each place setting is
Sterling Silver
$11,850 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Impero Direttorio by Fina Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
By Michael C. Fina
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fina's Italian Collection flatware is European size, meticulously crafted in Italy of the finest
Sterling Silver
$11,974 / set
H 14 in W 18 in D 18 in
Foglia Leaf by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 pcs Unused
By Michael C. Fina, Schiavon
Located in Big Bend, WI
This Italian Collection flatware is European size, meticulously crafted in Italy of the finest
Sterling Silver
$17,098 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Svedeze by Zaramella Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 Pieces New
By Michael C. Fina, Zaramella Argenti 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
of this pattern are perfect for contemporary tables. This Italian Collection flatware is European
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Scroll Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Lg European Size Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding scroll by Georg Jensen Danish sterling silver flatware set with extra large European
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Venezia by Wallace Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 20 Pieces Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
, inspired by traditional European continental size sterling silver flatware. 100% satisfaction
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 18 in W 18 in L 18 in
Perlinato by Fina Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 pieces Perles Dn
By Michael C. Fina
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fina's Italian Collection flatware is European size, meticulously crafted in Italy of the finest
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Barocco by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
way you dine. All FINA Italian Collection flatware is European size, meticulously handcrafted in Italy
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Impero by Fina of Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight, 91 Pieces, New
Located in Big Bend, WI
way you dine. All Fina Italian collection flatware is European size, meticulously handcrafted in Italy
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Impero by Fina of Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 91 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
way you dine. All Fina Italian Collection flatware is European size, meticulously handcrafted in Italy
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Giorgio by Fina Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 12 Service 79 Pc, New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Italian Collection flatware is European size, meticulously crafted in Italy of the finest silver
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Palatina by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service 10 Set 50 Pcs Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
European continental size sterling silver flatware. This pattern features an elegant beaded handle. Each
Sterling Silver
Acorn by Georg Jensen, Large and Comprehensive Set of 204 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen, Acorn pattern, sterling silver European size flatware set, Complete for 12 people
Sterling Silver
$3,757 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 30 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 30 pieces. This set includes: Six knives, 9 1/4", six forks, 7 1/4", six salad forks, 6 1/2", six teaspoons, 6", six cr...
Sterling Silver
Limoges Porcelain Tableware, 56 Pieces
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Limoges porcelain tableware with floral decoration and gilding comprising 56 pieces: 24 flat plates, 10 small plates, 12 soup plates, one soup tureen or vegetable dish , on...
Porcelain
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$560Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 1.25 in W 15.25 in D 11.75 in
69 Pc Pickard Floral Chintz Service for 10 Dinnerware China Set
By Pickard
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 69 piece set of Pickard China dinnerware in the Floral Chintz pattern, featuring a scattered printed multicolor floral design and gilded edge. Service for 10. Set includes: L...
Porcelain
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
$9,850
H 18 in W 24 in D 24 in
A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Flatware Set by Berndorf Alpacca
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Early 20th Century 152 Piece Austrian Dinnerware Flatware Set by Berndorfer Metallwaaren-Fabrik, stamped 'Berndorf Alpacca', The Neoclassical Revival style set of Alpacca flat...
Alpaca, Wood
Rörstrand KOKA Porcelain Set by Hertha Bengtsson, 77 Pieces, 1960s
By Rörstrand, rorstrand studio, Bengtsson, Herta Bengtson, Hertha Bengtson
Located in Round Top, TX
Rare, mint condition, twelve place settings of KOKA porcelain designed by Hertha Bengtsson. Hertha Bengtson designed "Koka Blå” (Cook Blue) in 1953 during the golden age of Swedish...
Porcelain
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$7,972 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Fontana by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 48 Pcs Dinner Size
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fontana by Towle sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: eight dinner size knives, 9 3/4", eight dinner size forks, 7 5/8", eight salad forks, 6 ...
Sterling Silver
$9,868 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 62 Pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal Danish by International dinner size sterling silver flatware set, 62 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4", 12 salad forks, 6 3/8", ...
Sterling Silver
Contemporary World Map Center Table in Walnut with High Gloss Finish
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
The unique Linley World Map table is hand-crafted by our specialist craftsmen in the UK using over 40 individually selected veneers. The main body of the table is created out of sta...
Nickel
Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985
By Claude Lalanne
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985, Signed on reverse Cl. Lalanne Artcurial 25/450. Measures: 4" high x 3.5" wide Great condition. Ready...
Bronze
$3,200 / set
H 0.79 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
By Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. Six different animals are reproduced twice. Original case...
Silver Plate, Metal
$1,800
H 9 in W 11.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Tureen with Cornucopia & Cherub
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique KPM porcelain tureen with flower encrusted handles, Deutsche Blumen floral sprays, and a figural cherub and cornucopia finial. The base bears a blue underglaze fac...
Porcelain
$7,895Sale Price / set|39% Off
H 32 in W 16 in D 16 in
Fine Pair of 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vases Oil Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Chinese Export, 19th century porcelain bottle vases mounted with French ormolu as oil lamps. The well potted ovoid light pale-green porcelain pear-shaped body decorate...
Ormolu
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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