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Fairfax Sterling

Luxury European Hand-Knotted Fairfax Sterling & Cream 12x18 Rug
Luxury European Hand-Knotted Fairfax Sterling & Cream 12x18 Rug

Luxury European Hand-Knotted Fairfax Sterling & Cream 12x18 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Originating from the skilled craftsmanship of China, this piece is a prime example of piled carpet artistry, seamlessly blending traditional French and European design. The ground co...

Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Luxury European Hand-Knotted Fairfax Sterling & Cream 12x15 Rug
Luxury European Hand-Knotted Fairfax Sterling & Cream 12x15 Rug

Luxury European Hand-Knotted Fairfax Sterling & Cream 12x15 Rug

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Originating from the skilled craftsmanship of China, this piece is a prime example of piled carpet artistry, seamlessly blending traditional French and European design. The ground co...

Category

2010s Chinese Aubusson Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Fairfax by Gorham-Durgin Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand Marked #04
Fairfax by Gorham-Durgin Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand Marked #04

Fairfax by Gorham-Durgin Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand Marked #04

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorham Fairfax by Gorham-Durgin sterling silver kettle on stand marked #04 & 2 pint. It measures

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 Pieces Place Size
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 Pieces Place Size

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 Pieces Place Size

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 42 Pcs Place Size
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 42 Pcs Place Size

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 42 Pcs Place Size

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 56 Pieces
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 56 Pieces

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 56 Pieces

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fairfax by Gorham-Durgin sterling silver flatware set - 56 pieces. This set includes: eight

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 10 Set 40 pieces
Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 10 Set 40 pieces

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 10 Set 40 pieces

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 133 Pieces Place Size
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 133 Pieces Place Size

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 133 Pieces Place Size

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 48 Pieces
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 48 Pieces

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 48 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver Fairfax Water Pitcher
Sterling Silver Fairfax Water Pitcher

Sterling Silver Fairfax Water Pitcher

By Durgin Silver Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful pair of sterling silver candlesticks with a neoclassical design. It has a six-sided

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Vintage Flatware Fairfax Pattern, circa 1934
Gorham Sterling Silver Vintage Flatware Fairfax Pattern, circa 1934

Gorham Sterling Silver Vintage Flatware Fairfax Pattern, circa 1934

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Austin, TX

A vintage set of Gorham sterling flatware in the Fairfax pattern. Fairfax boasts clean lines that

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabras, Pair
Fairfax by J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabras, Pair

Fairfax by J.E. Caldwell Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabras, Pair

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

J.E. Caldwell Fairfax by J.E. Caldwell pair of sterling silver 3-light candelabras marked Italy

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set 6-Piece Antique
Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set 6-Piece Antique

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set 6-Piece Antique

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Fabulous Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham sterling silver 6-piece tea set marked

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 92 Pieces Huge
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 92 Pieces Huge

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 92 Pieces Huge

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Place Size 41 pcs New
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Place Size 41 pcs New

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Place Size 41 pcs New

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 63 Pieces Place Size
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 63 Pieces Place Size

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 63 Pieces Place Size

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sheraton Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set of Six Pieces Hollowware
Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set of Six Pieces Hollowware

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set of Six Pieces Hollowware

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baby's 1st Christmas 2015 Sterling Silver Fairfax by Gorham Ornament Great Gift
Baby's 1st Christmas 2015 Sterling Silver Fairfax by Gorham Ornament Great Gift

Baby's 1st Christmas 2015 Sterling Silver Fairfax by Gorham Ornament Great Gift

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

-made sterling silver baby's 1st Christmas spoon ornament in the pattern Fairfax by Gorham has a frosted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 167 Pieces Huge
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 167 Pieces Huge

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 167 Pieces Huge

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Vintage 1910s Sheraton Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 72 Pieces
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 72 Pieces

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 72 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Vintage 1910s American Sheraton Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 pieces
Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 pieces

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 pieces

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Size 60 Pcs
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Size 60 Pcs

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Size 60 Pcs

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver Flatware, 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4

Category

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Durgin and Gorham Sterling Silver Avocado Knife Custom Made

Fairfax by Durgin and Gorham Sterling Silver Avocado Knife Custom Made

By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Sterling silver Avocado knife 5 5/8" in the pattern Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham. This all-sterling

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 32 Pieces Place Size
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 32 Pieces Place Size

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 32 Pieces Place Size

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver place size flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes: eight

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Place Size
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Place Size

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Place Size

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 Pieces Place Size
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 Pieces Place Size

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 53 Pieces Place Size

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous Fairfax by Gorham-durgin sterling silver place size flatware set - 53 pieces. This set

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 53 Pieces
Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 53 Pieces

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 53 Pieces

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fairfax by Durgin-Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes: Six knives

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Durgin Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Service Dinner Set 171 Pcs
Fairfax by Durgin Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Service Dinner Set 171 Pcs

Fairfax by Durgin Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Service Dinner Set 171 Pcs

By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Durgin Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fairfax by Durgin/Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 171 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 99 Pieces
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 99 Pieces

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 99 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 99 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Fairfax Sterling For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fairfax sterling you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every fairfax sterling was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a fairfax sterling — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A fairfax sterling is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made fairfax sterling has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Durgin-Gorham, Gorham Manufacturing Company and Durgin Silver Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fairfax Sterling?

Prices for a fairfax sterling can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $69 and can go as high as $12,995, while the average can fetch as much as $4,150.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.