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K-OVER Champagne, 21st Century, Solid Pure Silver, Wood in Autumn, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
pure silver 999/°° K-OVER into a precious treasure chest to keep your bottle of champagne cold. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Dinnerware and Flatwa...
Materials
Silver
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H 10.04 in Dm 4.14 in
Golf Themed Sterling Silver Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
no patina. Marked Sterling with hallmark 55823 7/8 pint. Curved to fit the chest to carry on the
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20th Century American Artisan Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century, Champagne Cover, Solid Pure Silver, Emerald, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
silver 999/°° K-OVER into a precious treasure chest to keep your bottle of champagne chilled. The artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Russian Empire Barware
Materials
Silver
20th Century Inlaid Top Mahogany Wood Silver / Flatware Chest
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th Century Inlaid top mahogany wood Empire style silver chest / flatware. The Silver chest
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Mid-20th Century Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
K-OVER Champagne, 21st Century, Solid pure silver, The Kiss, Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
-OVER into a precious treasure chest to keep your bottle of champagne cold. The artist took inspiration
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pitchers and Decanters
Materials
Silver
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H 10.04 in Dm 4.14 in
Arthur Umanoff Miniature Chest box
By Arthur Umanoff, The Elton Company, Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
joints and seamless sturdy construction. Can be used to hold flatware and silverware but intended for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage European Leather Flatware Box Display Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Continental heavily distressed leather flatware storage box chest, 20th century, finely
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20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for 18 Guest in Campaign Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Regal Vienna Vermeil Flatware Silver Service for eighteen guests consisting of 312 pieces of
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
H 36 in W 21.25 in D 15.25 in
Posen 800 Silver Flatware Set Service in original Fitted Chest 170 pcs Germany
By L. Posen
Located in Big Bend, WI
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Posen 800 Silver (Germany) flatware set in fitted storage drawers - 170 pieces. This service includes
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20th Century Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest, 340 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 pieces in Chest
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paramount by Kirk sterling silver Flatware set, 69 pieces. This modern design is based on
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
San Juan by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 85 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver flatware set, 85 pieces. This set is offered in the original vintage fitted chest and includes
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Incredible Tiffany And Company Oak Fitted Flatware Silverware Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This incredibly large and elegant box/chest was made for Tiffany and Company to hold a large
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Tetard Freres - 115pc. French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest
By Tetard Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 115pc. French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest by one
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Keller - 198pc Antique French Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By Gustave Keller Freres
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 198-piece Sterling Silver and gold plated sterling silver Flatware
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Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Sterling Silver
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 246pc 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest !
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in Wilmington, DE
The worlds of luxury and craftsmanship often intersect in fascinating ways, exemplifying the pursuit of perfection through design and skill. Two iconic brands that embody this union ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Original Hollywood Art Deco Mid-Century Modern Regency Wooden Flatware Chest
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-20th century Hollywood Regency fitted flatware chest or canteen on stand in the original cream
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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H 44.1 in W 22.45 in D 16.93 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver extensive flatware service in huge fitted Tiffany chest - 255 pieces. This service includes:
12
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bloch & Eschwege - 273pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Chest
By Jorgen Bloch, Maison Bloch Eschwege 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Bloch & Eschwege 273pc. Flatware Set – Description 1st Dibs
Direct from Paris, A Stunning 273pc
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
68 Pc Towle Sterling Silver 925 Madeira Flatware & Chest Monogram K
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Dayton, OH
1948 Towle Sterling 68 piece flatware set and wood storage chest in the Madeira pattern, subtly
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Vintage 1940s Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Radiant, Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service with Vintage Chest
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible radiant by Whiting sterling silver flatware set in vintage storage chest, 73 pieces
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Aucoc - 166pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver & Vermeil Flatware Set + Chest
By A. Aucoc
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Magnificent 166pc. 950 Sterling Silver and Vermeil Flatware Set by Andre Aucoc
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Saratoga by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver Flatware set - 38 Pieces. This set includes:
6
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20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 105 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb monumental dinner & luncheon size imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham sterling silver flatware
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XV Walnut Carved Chest with Silver Plated Christofle Flatware - 181 Pieces
Located in Dallas, TX
traditional five drawer chest is an entertaining essential that keeps your flatware organized and well
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
the Tutt Alumni House. The impressive 10 drawer chest was purchased in about 1919 and was used to
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 Pieces Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Saratoga by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set - 88 pieces. This set includes
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
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Includes large and impressive vintage storage chest, in as-is condition.
The flatware is in excellent
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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted chest -179 Pieces. This set includes:
24 Dinner Knives
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Sola Elite 179 Pieces of Flatware with Teakwood Chest 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Mid Century Modern set of 179 pieces of stainless steel flatware by Sola Elite offers flatware
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Mid-20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 13 in W 21 in D 14 in
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 184 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Colonial by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Empire by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 79 Pieces Vintage Chest
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Empire by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. This set includes:
Six dinner
Category
Antique 1890s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Kings by Emile Viner Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 185 pcs Fitted Chest
By Emile Viner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding English Sterling flatware service in fitted chest
The Edward Viner Silver Factory
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Carthage by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 124 Pcs Dinner Chest
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
flatware set with subtle hand hammered finish, 124 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 5/8
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Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Fjerdingstad – Flatware In Sterling Silver 78 Art Deco Piecesflag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver cutlery in its wooden chest made up of three drawers.
Very rare model designed by
Category
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces with Chest
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Legato" by Towel sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8
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Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Rat Tail by W. Wilson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 94 Pc England w/Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental rat tail by W. WILSON (England) sterling silver flatware set - 94 pieces in large
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Christofle Made in Argentina Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 89 Pieces
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and
Category
20th Century Argentine Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Dubarry Flatware, Service for 36
By International Silver
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cartouche area. Imagine your personal monogram gracing this flatware. Flatware chest included.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bougainville by Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pcs in Box
By Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Bougainville by Puiforcat France sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Flatware by Lappara & Gabriel in a case by Gorini Frères
Located in Paris, FR
108-piece sterling silver flatware service in neoclassical style, in its oak case crafted by the
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 7.09 in W 16.74 in D 11.03 in
Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Christofle France estate Sterling Silver Flatware set in fitted chest - 66 pieces. This service includes:
12
Category
20th Century Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Gourmet by Villeroy & Boch Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 131 Pcs in Book
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Big Bend, WI
“Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Victoria by Driade Follies Stainless Steel Flatware Set 128 Pc Modern in Book
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Big Bend, WI
“Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Strasbourg Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 in Vermeil
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Strasbourg Gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Aria by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 79 pcs in box
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Debussy by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Vermeil Gold
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Debussy gold by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Make a bold statement on your
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beaded and Fluted by Modison Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Made in India
Located in Big Bend, WI
Good looking 925 sterling silver flatware set by Modison of India- 36 pieces. This pattern features
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lion de Luxe by Hackman Stainless Steel Rosewood Flatware set 90 pcs IN BOOK
Located in Big Bend, WI
early 1960s by Hackman.
An example of this pattern is pictured in the hardcover book ?Flatware that's
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Vintage 1960s American Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 705 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
is housed in its original fitted chest.
The flatware service includes:
68 tea spoons
49 cream soup
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Antique 19th Century American Rococo Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Florentine by Wendt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pcs in Box Rare
By John Wendt
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Florentine by Wendt circa 1870 sterling silver Flatware set in fitted box - 72 pieces. This
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Antique 19th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
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
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Empire by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Swan 96 pc Dinner in Box
By Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
craftsmanship.
Superb Dinner Size Empire by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set, 96 pieces. This rare
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Louis XV by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 Pc Rare in Fitted Box
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Louis XV by Durgin, circa 1891, sterling silver Flatware set - 54 pieces (plus 12 Mother of
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Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique Vintage Royal Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 1939
By International Sterling
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
leather flatware chest that has slight damage on one side of the zipper. The sets of flatware are wrapped
Category
Vintage 1930s Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. English King Gilded Flatware Service, 216 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co., John C. Moore
Located in New Orleans, LA
This timeless 216-piece flatware set from the famed Tiffany & Co. includes place settings for 12
Category
20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
two-tiered, custom-fitted Tiffany & Co. chest.
The silver flatware of Tiffany & Co. is among the
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Homag 90 German Silverplated Flatware Set Vintage 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage German silverplated flatware set stamped "Homag 90", 51 pieces. This set includes:
10
Category
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
Homag 90 German Silverplated Flatware Set Vintage 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage German silverplated flatware set stamped "Homag 90", 72 pieces. This set includes:
12
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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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Flatware In Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal flatware in chest for your home. Each flatware in chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for a flatware in chest, we have 1964 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a flatware in chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A flatware in chest made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Towle Silversmiths, International Silver and Gorham Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful flatware in chest that is worth considering.
How Much is a Flatware In Chest?
The average selling price for a flatware in chest at 1stDibs is $4,250, while they’re typically $70 on the low end and $124,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right tableware for You
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.
Questions About Flatware In Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are many kinds of flatware for your home — it is really a matter of preference. You can find a wide variety of vintage and antique flatware on 1stDibs. There are options in silver, sterling silver and more for you to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The best metal for flatware is really a matter of preference. It depends on the kind of flatware that best fits your design style and space. Find a variety of vintage, modern and antique flatware on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The biggest difference between silverware and flatware is the materials. Although people may use the words interchangeably, silverware is technically the term for cutlery made from silver, while flatware features other materials like stainless steel. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silverware from some of the world's top sellers.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Silver flatware can be valuable because silver is a valuable metal. Sometimes the value of the metal as scrap can be more valuable than the items themselves. Find a collection of vintage and antique silver flatware on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Silverplate flatware isn't worth much because it doesn't retain much resale value.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Silver-plated flatware does tarnish.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022On silver flatware, 90 typically means that the utensils feature silver plate. This means that their primary material is copper, pewter, nickel or another metal covered with a thin layer of real silver. On 1stDibs, find a variety of silver flatware.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The highest quality flatware is dependent on the flatware's ratio of chromium to nickel. There are three possible ratios: 18/10, 18/8, or 18/0. The best flatware is 18% chromium and 10% nickel, and less prone to rusting.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most expensive sterling silver flatware is said to be Grand Baroque by Wallace. Sterling silver is a combination of pure silver and copper in a 92.5% and 7.5% ratio. Sterling silver is more valuable because of the silver content. In addition, the age, design, and attractiveness of the silverware may mean its value far exceeds the silver value. Sterling silver flatware with ivory handles is always the most valuable. Find a collection of antique and vintage sterling silver flatware from different creators on 1stDibs today.
- Is bronze flatware safe to use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Bronze dishware is generally safe to use for eating and cooking, though it requires careful use. Additionally, bronze should not be used to store food over long periods of time.
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Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions
Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.
28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion
For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.
How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain
Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.
How Noguchi Elevated Ashtrays to Objets d’Art
Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.
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