Serving Bowl by Franciscan Fine China
By Franciscan China 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury serving bowl by Franciscan Fine China. The color is gray-green with stylized tree line in center.
Porcelain
Franciscan Earthenware Coffee Service
By Franciscan China 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
An earthenware coffee service made in the USA by Franciscan, in their ‘Madeira’ pattern, produced between 1967 and 1983. A mid century tan floral motif scrolls across the body of the...
Earthenware
Franciscan, Desert Rose Tea Set
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
The china pattern is as simply endearing as it is famous-softly painted pink roses bloom amidst deep green leaves and natural brown branches in a casual, gracious style.
Earthenware, Pottery
Vintage 1950’s Franciscan Ivy Pattern Dinnerware
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a set of four luncheon plates, 9.5”, five cups and saucers, 6.25”, and three bread and butter plates, 6.5”. Created in California by Franciscan. This set is called "Ivy". wit...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Set of Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls
By Franciscan China 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage set of 12 Franciscan Desert Rose pattern, cereal bowls. Created in California circa 1950’s, 1960’s per the back stamps.
Ceramic
Mid Century Franciscan Starburst 68 pc. Dining Set by George James
By George James
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This set is a superb quality example of the best designs from the era manufactured by the Franciscan China company made in California.
Pottery
$350 / set
H 3 in W 6.15 in D 4.1 in
Franciscan by Gladding McBean Pair of Taper Candle Holders 1951-1954 California
By Franciscan China 1, Gladding, McBean
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of taper candle holders feature classic Mid Century Modern lines with combination of lightly textured ceramic surfaces and high gloss glaze providing additional visual int...
Ceramic, Pottery
$1,875 / set
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose China 108 Pieces
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Franciscan Ware Desert Rose China just in time for Easter and Spring.
Ceramic
Vintage Set of 6 Furnivals England Salad Plates Red Denmark Pattern
By Furnivals
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Furnivals potteries were purchased by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall Ltd) and subsequently acquired by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons in the 1980's; post-1980s ‘Blue Denmark’ has been produced...
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Set of 4 Furnivals England Cups & Saucers Red Denmark Pattern
By Furnivals
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Furnivals potteries were purchased by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall Ltd) and subsequently acquired by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons in the 1980's; post-1980s ‘Blue Denmark’ has been produced...
Ceramic, Pottery
American Classic Postmodern Rare Porcelain Double Head Vase by Franciscan
By Franciscan China 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant porcelain glossy black and white interior double twisted head vase circa 1960's by Franciscan China.
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Franciscan “Cypress” Pitcher
By Franciscan China 1
Located in Sacramento, CA
The Franciscan "Cypress" pitcher is a quintessential example of the Mid-Century Modern design aesthetic. Crafted in the 1950s, this pitcher features a sleek, minimalist silhouette wi...
Ceramic
Franciscan Earthenware Floral Bowls - Set of 5
By Franciscan China 1
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 5 vintage Franciscan Earthenware pottery bowls. Lovely colorful floral design to the centers. Perfect for using as soup or cereal bowls. Marked on the backs, made in the USA...
Ceramic
1950s Candy Dish B & W Franciscan Fine China
By Franciscan China 1, Gladding, McBean
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modernism Contours art ware covered candy dish footed black & white. Franciscan Fine China Gladding McBean & Co Contours Art Ware 1955 Masterpiece China Maker stamped 7.75 diam...
Pottery, Ceramic
Sold
H 1.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
120 Piece Vintage Franciscan Apple Pattern Dinnerware Hand Painted USA England
By Franciscan China 1
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage china set in the apple pattern by Franciscan has doubles of many pieces suitable for large gatherings.
Porcelain
Franciscan Starburst Dinnerware Service for 6 plus Serving Pieces!
By Franciscan China 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Franciscan Dinnerware in the Starburst Pattern. Set includes! 6 11" Dinner Plates 6 8" Salad Plates 6 6.5 Bread Plates 1 13" Oval Platter 1 15" Oval Platter Cream/ Sugar Divid...
Ceramic
Franciscan Ware 72-Piece "Starburst" Set of Oven Safe Dinnerware
By George James, Franciscan China 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Franciscan ware "Starburst" pattern, designed by George James. Set includes 72 pieces. Designed in 1954 and produced until 1957 this is one of the nicest sets from the midcentury per...
Ceramic
Sold
H 3 in W 6.15 in D 4.1 in
Franciscan by Gladding McBean Pair of Taper Candle Holders 1951-1954 California
By Franciscan China 1, Gladding, McBean
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of taper candle holders feature classic Mid Century Modern lines with combination of lightly textured ceramic surfaces and high gloss glaze providing additional visual int...
Ceramic, Pottery
FRANCISCAN china DESERT ROSE pattern Set of Twelve (12) SALAD Plates
By Franciscan China 1
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
CHINA FINDERS China, Crystal, Flatware and Collectible Matching Service is offering ONE (1) FRANCISCAN china DESERT ROSE pattern Set of Twelve (12) Salad Plates in great c...
Franciscan China Apple USA Pattern 99-Piece Set Service for Ten
By Franciscan China 1
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Franciscan china Apple pattern 99-piece set service for Ten.
Sold
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
FRANCISCAN china DESERT ROSE USA pattern 69-piece SET SERVICE for Twelve (12+-)
By Franciscan China 1
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
CHINA FINDERS China, Crystal, Flatware and Collectible Matching Service is offering ONE (1) FRANCISCAN china DESERT ROSE pattern 69-piece Set Service for 12+- in great con...
Sold
H 0.5 in W 6.38 in D 6.38 in
FRANCISCAN china DESERT ROSE USA pattern Bread Plate Set of Twelve (12) 6-3/8"
By Franciscan China 1
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
CHINA FINDERS China, Crystal, Flatware and Collectible Matching Service is offering ONE (1) FRANCISCAN china DESERT ROSE pattern Set of Twelve (12) Bread & Butter Plates i...
1980'S English Ironstone "Denmark Blue" Dinnerware, Set of 14
By Franciscan China 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980'S English ironstone China set of 14 pieces, "Denmark Blue" by, Franciscan.
Ironstone
Sold
H 3.25 in Dm 7 in
Elsa Rady for Swid Powell Silver Plate Post Modern Form Bowl or Vessel Argentina
By Elsa Rady, Swid Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
She worked designing for both Interpace Franciscan China Corporation and Swid Powell Corporation.
Metal, Silver Plate
George James for Franciscan Rare Contours Bowl
Located in Southfield, MI
Superb Contours Pattern tripod serving bowl designed by George James for Franciscan fine china. Signed and dated 1958, this pattern was available plain in various colors or with the...
Porcelain, Paste
Lunch'n w the Ladies Desert Rose Design Serving Ware Dish Set by Franciscan
By Franciscian
Located in Westport, CT
Lunch'n w The Ladies, a mixed place setting in desert rose design pattern serving ware dish set by Franciscan. A pretty set for a pretty setting. This set is missing some dessert pla...
Sold
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Franciscan China Desert Rose USA Pattern 65-Piece Luncheon Set Service for 12
By Franciscan China 1
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Franciscan China Desert Rose USA pattern 65-piece luncheon set service for 12 in great condition free-from chips, cracks, breaks or stains and show minimal wear
Franciscan China Apple USA Pattern 80-Piece Set Service for Twelve
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
Franciscan China Apple pattern 80-piece set service for twelve.
Franciscan China Del Monte Pattern 60-Piece Set Service for 12
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
In great condition with minimal use. Production dates: 1941-1962. Includes 12 each cup, saucer, dinner plate, salad plate and bread plate. U.S.A. Inner gold rope band (ve...
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$875 / set
H 4 in Dm 9 in
Wonderful Service 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch / Dessert Plates
Porcelain
Paul Storr Georgian Sterling Silver Salts, London, 1811
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of three antique Georgian English sterling silver salts made by Paul Storr; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. These...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$34,500 / set
H 72 in W 48 in D 4.5 in
Pair Of Large Antique Architectural Religious Stained Glass Windows
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fabulous quality turn of the 19th century pair of religious painted stained glass arched windows. Set in oak and bent wood frame. Beautifully depicting the teachings of Jesus. "Suffe...
Stained Glass
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
$336,278
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$260,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
$7,500 / set
H 1.13 in Dm 9.25 in
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...
Porcelain
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$285,164Sale Price|20% Off
H 113 in W 92 in
C19th Portrait Princesse de Joinville of Brazil - Spectacular fit for a palace
By Henri d'Ainecy Montpezat
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Princess de Joinville riding a Bay Horse Henri d’Aincy, Le Comte Monpezat (French 1817-1859) Painted circa 1837-9 oil on canvas 113 x 92 inches (including frame) 92 x 70 ...
Oil
$5,500 / set
H 2 in W 7.25 in D 10 in
English Minton Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service / Twelve People
By Minton
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Minton hand painted and decorated porcelain dinner service for twelve people. Made in England between 1948 -1970 "with impressed marks "Minton / china / 2-65" and pattern numbers in...
Gold
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,1...
Silver
Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Decanter Set by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine and decorative gilt-bronze and cut-glass decanter set by La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. The set consisting of four decanters and sixteen glasses each finely fa...
Ormolu
$18,000 / set
H 0.5 in Dm 8.25 in
19th C Handpainted Botanical Rihouet Paris Porcelain Pink Dessert Service 17 Pcs
By Rihouet Rue de la Paix No.7
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an extensive and exquisite 19th century dessert service made by Rihouet, Paris, circa 1820s. Each piece is superbly hand painted with a unique botanical specimen framed by th...
Porcelain
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.
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