Antique English Regency Oak Wood Large Campaign Style Flatware Storage Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Oak Wood Large Campaign Style Flatware Storage Chest. Item features a large impressive size, fitted interior for flatware, 3 drawers, lift lid, side handles, ...
Metal
Essex by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 112 pieces Dinner Art Deco
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large Dinner & Luncheon Essex by Durgin, c1911, sterling silver Flatware set - 112 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 8" 12 Regular Knive...
Sterling Silver
Avanti by Celsa Mexico Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Modern 49 Pieces
By Celsa
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Knives with stainless blades and solid handles, 8" 8 Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6 3/8" 8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6" 8 Place Soup Spo...
Sterling Silver
French Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Francois Nicoud Lavallee Service 51 Pcs
By Francois Nicoud Lavallee
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 mother-of-pearl handle dinner knives, 10" (some wear to blades, as expected with age), 24 dinner size forks, 8 1/4", 12 large dinner spoons, 8 1/2", 1 soup...
Sterling Silver
#19 by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 212 Pieces Dinner Deco
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Art Deco "Number Nineteen" by Durgin, circa 1916-1952, sterling silver flatware set, 212 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size fork...
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 sterling silver service.The red chamois lined interior features removable inserts for eac...
Hardwood, Oak
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 paint.
Wood
Vintage European Leather Flatware Box Display Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Continental heavily distressed leather flatware storage box chest, 20th century, finely hand-crafted, rectangular solid wood case, domed travel trunk luggage-form.
Leather, Wood
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. This monumental set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 1/2" 12 dinner forks, 7 1/2" 12...
Sterling Silver
Bead Round by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner for 12 Service 63 Pieces
By Carrs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Bead - Round by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware set in vintage storage chest - 63 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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H 26 in W 23.75 in D 16.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Flatware Chest and Trolley by Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern flatware chest and trolley designed by Ludvig Pontoppidan.
Teak
Silver / Flatware Storage Chest French Provincial Style
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual Silver flatware French Provincial style storage chest. Consisting of 2 pieces as seen in images.
Wood
Silver / Flatware Storage Chest French Provincial Style
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual Silver flatware French Provincial style storage chest. Consisting of 2 pieces as seen in images.
Wood
English Chippendale by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous English Chippendale by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 7/8" Eight forks, 7 1/2" Eight salad forks, 6 1/2" Eig...
Continental by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, not monogrammed.
Sterling Silver
Trilogy by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 35 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Trilogy by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 35 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9" Eight forks, 7 1/2" Eight salad forks, 6 3/4" Eight teaspoons, 6 1/4" One...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Valdres by Marthinsen Norway Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 34 Pcs Dinner
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 dinner knives, 9 1/4" 8 dinner forks, 7 5/8" 8 salad forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 1 salad serving set, all-sterling, 8 3/4" Includes bonus brand n...
Sterling Silver
Memory Lane by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Memory Lane by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 50 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 1/2" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 1 Grav...
Sterling Silver
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Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner, Eight Service
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden crown Baroque by Gorham sterling silver and partial gilt flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: Eight large dinner knives, 9 7/8", eight large dinner forks, 8",...
Sterling Silver
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Washington by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pieces Monogram C
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Washington by Wallace sterling silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 Knives, 9" 6 Forks, 7 1/8" 6 Salad Forks, 5 7/8" 7 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
King William by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 40 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
King William by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, pistol grip, eight 3/4", eight forks, 7", eight salad/fish forks, 6 5/8", eigh...
Sterling Silver
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La Marquise by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 34 pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Marquise by Reed and Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 34 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 1 ...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Juvel by Nils Hansen Norway 830 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pcs
By Nils Hansen
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Knives, 8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 6 1/8" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 8 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 3/4" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7" Includes...
Silver
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Audubon by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 20 Pieces Birds
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, with no monograms.
Sterling Silver
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Rattail Robert Belk Silverplate Flatware Set Service 42 pc Dinner English French
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Very good condition, with no monograms and minor surface scratches, as expected with age.
Silver Plate
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Threaded Antique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, with no monograms.
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Cameo by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cameo by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set, 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9", 12 forks, 7 1/2", 12 salad forks, 6 5/8", 12 teaspoons, 6 1/8", 12 place soup spoo...
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set 28 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, not monogrammed.
Sterling Silver
Essex by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 34 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Essex by Durgin circa 1911 sterling silver flatware set, 34 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 knives, 8 5/8" 6 forks, 7 1/4" 6 salad forks, 6 1/8" 6 teaspoon...
Sterling Silver
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La Parisienne by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 60 Pc Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, mixed monograms.
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Diamond by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 37 Pcs Modern
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition, with no monograms.
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Worthington Severn by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 64 Pcs
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes bonus brand new flatware storage chest. Excellent condition with no monograms.
Sterling Silver
Rattail Antique by R&B D&H Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 36 Pieces
By Reed & Barton, Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rattail Antique by Reed & Barton / Dominick & Haff sterling silver flatware set, 36 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: six knives, pistol grip, 8 7/8", six forks, 7 1/4", ...
Sterling Silver
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Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pcs Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lily of the valley by Whiting sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: six dinner size knives, 9 1/2", six dinner size forks, 7 1/2", six luncheon knives, 8 5/...
Sterling Silver
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Southern Grandeur by Easterling Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pieces
By Easterling
Located in Big Bend, WI
Southern Grandeur by Easterling sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 7/8", eight forks, 7 1/4", eight salad forks, 6 5/8", eight teaspoons, 6",...
Sterling Silver
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Hampton by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Hampton by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 3/8" 12 forks, 7" 12 salad forks, 6 7/8" 12 teaspoons, 6" Includes bonus ...
Sterling Silver
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Williamsburg Shell Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service 94 Pcs Dinner
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Williamsburg shell by Stieff dinner size sterling silver flatware set, 94 pieces. This set includes: The popular Williamsburg Shell pattern is best known for its substant...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Lancaster Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Includes original vintage fitted flatware storage chest (nameplate engraved "Frances MacNab Collins").
Sterling 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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