German 1930s Ceramics
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Ceramics
Pewter
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Ceramics
Pewter
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Ceramics
Pewter
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Sandstone, Enamel
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Glass
Glass, Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
20th Century German Pitchers
Glass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Glass
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Glass
Crystal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Glass
Crystal
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Barware
Wood, Cork
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Barware
Wood, Cork
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Barware
Wood, Cork
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Barware
Blown Glass
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art More Dining and Entertaining
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Centerpieces
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tableware
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Tableware
Metal
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Barware
Wood, Cork
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Barware
Wood, Cork
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Serving Bowls
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Barware
Glass, Softwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Barware
Glass, Softwood, Paint
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tableware
Steel
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Metal
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Ceramics
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Barware
Porcelain, Cork
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest More Dining and Entertaining
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest More Dining and Entertaining
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest More Dining and Entertaining
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century German Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Tableware
Metal, Sheet Metal
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Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Hans Holbein the Younger was the German portrait painter of the 1500s known for his photographic-like realism. Due to his incredible skill, Holbein established himself as a successful court painter in England. In addition to painting, Holbein was an accomplished printmaker, and his prints circulated widely through Europe. Some of his most famous works include The Ambassadors, Portrait of Henry VIII and Portrait of Sir Thomas Moore. Shop a wide range of portrait art on 1stDibs.
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