German Wächtersbach 12 Hunting plates and tureen by Carl Bull, 1910
By Waechtersbach Ceramics
Located in Delft, NL
German Wächtersbach 12 Hunting plates and tureen by Carl Bull, 1910 Beige ceramic set with light blue rims and various relief scenes of wild animals in shades of gray. The set consi...
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Group 'Girl With Goat', by Erich Hoesel, Meissen Germany, ca 1905
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Girl in a striped dress with polka dots and a white blouse holding a bouquet of flowers in both hands above her head and fending off a ...
Porcelain
Meissen Germany Art Nouveau Figurine Girl With Shawl, by Theodor Eichler, c 1913
By Meissen Porcelain, Theodor Eichler
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a young unclothed Art Nouveau girl with artfully pinned up hair with incorporated hood, a large striped cloth wrapped around her right forearm and holding it behind her ...
Porcelain
Bonzo Dog Chocolate Mold Antique Vintage German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
Metal
German ANRI Wood Carved Figure Figural Bottle Stopper with Stand, vintage 1920s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable wood carved and hand colored Bottle Stopper with stand made in the 1920s - 1930s or older. Ideal decoration for any table or bar. Great idea to surprise your guests or a ver...
Wood
Meissen Commedia Dell'Arte Group Harlequin Family by J.J. Kaendler Germany c1870
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century: Harlequin and Columbine with child dancing in a circle: Harlequin in green jacket with golden buttons and white ruff...
Porcelain
Vintage Stainless Steel and Horn Tableware Set for 6 Germany, 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Stainless Steel and Horn Tableware Set for 6 Germany, 1900s A rustic tabelware set consisting of six knives and six forks.
Metal
Cup, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, German, 1910, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their original state. o Chroming or silver-plating services for bronze objects.
Metal
Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912
By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Mother in a dress decorated with elaborate Art Nouveau decor sitting on a fabric-covered stool and playing with her son, who is wearin...
Porcelain
German Oval Ceramic and Metal Serving Tray with Flowers and insects, 1920
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Milan, IT
German Oval Ceramic and Metal Serving Tray with Flowers and Insects, 1920
Metal
Art Nouveau Children Group 'Two Girls', by A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Two barefoot girls in summer clothes, the older one in a striped skirt and white and blue long-sleeved bodice, her hair pinned up...
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Viennese Silver 4-Piece Coffee Set, Vincenz Mayer's Sons, circa 1900
By Vincenz Mayer's Sohne
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant, simple, 4-part silver core consisting of a coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and tray. Vessels with an oval basic shape and smooth walls, narrowing slightly conically towards...
Silver
Early 20th Century Art Déco Black and Golden Brass Cat Corkscrew, Germany
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco black and golden brass cat corkscrew, Germany By: unknown Material: brass, metal, copper, bronze, zinc Technique: polished, metalwork, cast, molded Dimen...
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Zinc
Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902
By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite large and rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Triton adorned with water lily wreath on his head, half man, half fish with scaled legs leaning against a high wave and ...
Porcelain
V&B Villeroy and Boch Mettlach 1 Liter Beer Stein Lidded Antique Germany 1900s
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful beer stein has been made in Germany circa 1900s by the well known manufacturer Villeroy & Boch. Absolutely gorgeous piece and still in great condition. Lid works prope...
Pewter
Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique valuable silver box or Decorative sugar bowl with lid pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside. Oval, domed body on short, curved feet with hinged, vaulted lid. A...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920's German Bauhaus Ceramic Teapot by Margarete Heymann for Häel Werkstat
By Margarete Heymann
Located in New York, NY
Bauhaus design hand painted ceramic teapot by renowned artist Margarete Heymann, c. 1920's. Germany. Stamped with workshop hallmark on bottom. Margarete Heymann was born in August ...
Ceramic
Large Porcelain Group 'Joy of Life' by J. Limburg Rosenthal Selb Germany Ca 1923
By Rosenthal, Limburg
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely Rare Large Art Nouveau Group: Monumental figure of Flora with chin-length hair in a long dress loosely embracing the beautiful body, her right foot resting on a low pedest...
Porcelain
20th Pair of Hutschenreuther Handled Art Decó Small Porcelain Cups with Silver
Located in Miami, FL
20th pair of Hutschenreuther handled Art Decó small porcelain cups decorated in silver.
Silver
Signed Antique 18th Century German Tin Glazed Fayence Pottery Shaving Bowl
By Wallendorf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German fayence (or faience) pottery shaving bowl. Marked for Wallendorf. In a white ground tin-glazed pottery richly decorated with blue, green, yellow and brown und...
Faience
Ashtray 1920, Silver Plated Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their original state. o Chroming or silver-plating services for bronze objects.
Bronze
$140Sale Price|20% Off
Antique German Porcelain Plate, Handpainted Princess Therese, 1860
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique German Bavarian Princess Therese cabinet portrait porcelain plate, reticulated , enameled. Handpainted portrait of Bavarian Princess Therese. Historical memorabilia portrait ...
Porcelain
Antique Silver Rococo Style Sugar Bowl, Decorative Objects Gold Gilding Inside
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Sugar Bowl with Lid Rococo Style, Gilt Interior, Collectible An exceptional antique silver box or decorative sugar bowl, exquisitely crafted in the Rococo style with o...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Meissen, Germany. Antique lidded tureen hand-painted with polychrome flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Antique lidded tureen hand-painted with polychrome flowers. Branch-shaped handles. Approximately 1800. In good condition with several chips on the raised flowers an...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern West German Fat Lava Pottery Vase by Ilkra Edel Keramik
By Ilkra Edel Keramik 1
Located in COLMAR, FR
A perfect example of mid-century modern German art pottery. This fat lava vase was made by the west German producer Ilkra Edel Keramik in the late 1950s/early 1960s . Their very dist...
Pottery, Clay
Very Good Pair of 19th Century German Porcelain Cabinet Plates, Dated Bonn 1853
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Both showing a central field decorated with striking hand painted Heraldic crests, the rims decorated with hand painted Baronial coronets within gilt edged detail. The reverse of eac...
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain bowl with pink rose and gold rim.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain bowl. Hand-painted with pink rose, gold rim. 1920s/30s. Signed. Third factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 25.0 cm x Height 5.5 cm.
Porcelain
1920's German Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare German Art Deco Bellhop Decanter with Shot Glasses This charming porcelain-glazed bellhop decanter is a delightful and rare example of German Art Deco design. The decanter is f...
Porcelain, Cork
Set of Six Shot Glasses and Liqueur Bottle Antique German Souvenir Dresden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of six beautiful glasses with pictures of Dresden and a decanter. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. Decanter is approx. 7 3/4" high and 2 1/2" in diameter...
Blown Glass
Meissen, Germany. Very large Blue Onion pattern serving platter. Ca. 1900
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. Very large Blue Onion pattern serving platter. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately from the 1900s. Marked. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: L 5...
Porcelain
Set of 6 Art Nouveau Goblets by WMF, Gilt Liquor Set, Germany circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Superb 20th century Art Nouveau liquor set from the period around 1910 in Germany made by the renown company of WMF. An outstanding liquor set consisting of six lovely shaped goblets...
Metal
Early 20th Century Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen Germany Stag-Handled Knife Set
Located in Northport, MI
An elegant early 20th-century English fish service for six, featuring engraved silver-plated blades and tines paired with smooth, polished bone handles. Each piece is finely detaile...
Silver Plate, Nickel
Wonderful German Hand-Painted Porcelain Hutschenreuther Three-Piece Tureen Set
By Lorenz Hutschenreuther
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful German hand-painted porcelain blue background and flower motif Hutschenreuther three-piece tureen set service.
Porcelain
Vintage Copper Kettle by SUS, German Craftsmanship, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Copper Kettle, is a wonderful decorative object for your house with a vintage touch: an ancient copper kettle for stove of German manufacture realized in the end of 19th century, mar...
Copper
Kayserzinn Germany. An Arts and Crafts pewter crumb tray
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in London, GB
Kayserzinn Germany. An Arts and Crafts pewter crumb tray.
Pewter
Art Nouveau WMF Double Small Cup Holder Silver Plated
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Art Nouveau WMF double small cup holder silver plated.
Crystal, Silver Plate
Meissen Bird Figure, European Roller On A Trunk, by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 20th
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of animal figures: European roller leaning forward, also known as almond crow in German-speaking countries, sitting on a tree trunk with o...
Porcelain
Vintage Art Nouveau Pewter Pot by Paul Haustein, Germany, 1905
By Paul Haustein
Located in Roma, IT
Art Nouveau pot is an original decorative object realized in 1905. Original pewter. Produced by Gerhardi & Co., Lüdenscheid. Designed by Paul Haustein, model no. 1829. Very ...
Pewter
German Faience Oval Platter with Red Flowers Villeroy Boch circa 1900
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Austin, TX
German Faience Oval Platter with Red Flowers signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1900. Measures: 12.8" by 9 inches.
Ceramic
Jugendstil Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Jugendstil/Art Nouveau Set of Silver Tantalus and Three Glass Decanters with Stoppers by german company Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF) By: Württembergische Metallwarenfabr...
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Antique RS Prussia German Porcelain Hat Pin Holder, Ric.00039
By RS Prussia
Located in Norton, MA
A wonderful Antique RS Prussia German Porcelain hat pin holder, Ric.00039.
Porcelain
Art Nouveau WMF Green Glass Claret Jug with Silver-Plated Raspberry Motif
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning and extremely rare Art Nouveau claret jug by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik) is a masterpiece of early 20th-century craftsmanship, dating to around 1900. The j...
Silver Plate, Enamel
Champagne bucket sterling silver after Meissonnier Hanau 19th century
By Hanau
Located in Paris, FR
Indulge in the splendor of this magnificent solid silver champagne bucket, crafted with exquisite silversmithing skill.
Sterling Silver
Resting Bavarian Lion Chocolate Mold Antique Vintage, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous chocolate mold. Made of metal, not marked. Beautiful and ready to use or display, with nice patina. The 1890s to 1920s were the golden age of Chocolate production and c...
Metal
Art Nouveau Majolica One Centre piece/Fruit stand Six Plates Germany
Located in Uppsala , SE
Germany Vintage Majolica set 1 centre piece/fruit stand H 10 cm (3,94 inches) D 24,5 cm (9,65 inches) 6 side plates d 16,4 cm (6,46 inches) Vintage German Hand Painted Majolica Pede...
Ceramic
$510Sale Price|20% Off
Tettau Porcelain Tea Service, 35-Piece Set, Gilded, Germany, 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
Presented tea service is made of white china. It is ornamented with a sky-blue stripe of a painted, gilded pattern. The whole is signed with the Koniglich Porzellanfabrik Tettau Bav...
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. Set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Ca 1800
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany. A set of six antique porcelain dinner plates. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs. Dating: circa 1800. Marked with the Marcolini mark. First factory quality...
Porcelain
Large Group of Antique German Pewter Mugs, Tankards, and Ewers
Located in London, GB
Large group of antique German pewter mugs, tankards, and ewers German, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Largest jug: Height 29cm, width 24cm, depth 15cm Smallest tankard: Heigh...
Pewter
Art Nouveau Majolica Green Tulips One Centre piece Five Plates Germany
Located in Uppsala , SE
Art Nouveau Majolica set 1 centre piece/fruit stand compote H 12,5 cm (4,92 inches) D 23,5 cm (9,25 inches) 5 side plates d 17,2 cm (6,77 inches) Antique Zell Germany 1907-1938. Ge...
Ceramic
Antique Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figurine, Sitting German Shepherd
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine. Sitting German Shepherd. Model number 2197. Early 20th century. Measures: 9.5 x 7 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory q...
Porcelain
WMF. A set of six Art Nouveau silver plated desert spoons in unused condition.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF. A set of six Art Nouveau silver-plated desert spoons in almost unused condition.
Silver
Art Nouveau Small Breakfast Utensils Meat Fork, Butter Knife, Spoon German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming and elegant dining addition, this delightful set of Bakelite and metal serving pieces brings vintage warmth and style to any table. The collection includes two small meat...
Stainless Steel
Jewel walking stick, signed Lazarus Pozen Witwe, Germany end 19th century.
By Lazarus Posen Witwe
Located in Milan, IT
By the late 19th century, the firm had become Europe’s largest supplier of Jewish objects and by 1900, its large workforce was producing some of the finest German silver. Upon Brendi...
Vermeil, Silver
Jugenstil Brass Centrepiece / Teaset with Tray by Carl Deffner, Germany, 1910s
By Carl Deffner
Located in Roma, IT
Jugendstil Centrepiece / Teaset with tray is an original decorative object realized in the 1910s. Original brass set. The centrepiece includes different pieces: a sugar bowl,...
Brass
BMF and Villeroy & Boch Huge Jugendstil Silver Plated Serving Tray, circa 1900
By Villeroy & Boch, Bmf Nagel
Located in Bochum, NRW
A huge art nouveau tray by Villeroy & Boch, Dresden, Germany, circa 1900, with a metal frame attributed to Bayerische Metallwarenfabrik Nuremberg—BMF.
Silver Plate
Hand-Painted Rococo Meissen Porcelain Serving Dish, Germany, 1924-1934
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Uppsala , SE
This porcelain piece is a decorative Meissen "Prunkteller" (pomp or ceremonial plate), specifically identified by its "Neuer Ausschnitt" (New Cutout) form. Produced in Meissen, Germ...
Porcelain
German Majolica Butter Pat with Leaves circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Butter Pat with Leaf, circa 1900.
Ceramic
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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