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Medieval Themed German Bier Steins - Mugs in Glazed Stoneware, Set of 2
Medieval Themed German Bier Steins - Mugs in Glazed Stoneware, Set of 2

Medieval Themed German Bier Steins - Mugs in Glazed Stoneware, Set of 2

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of German beer mugs or Bier Steins decorated with jolly medieval pub scenes and micro-cosmos building sceneri to their backsides.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Medieval Barware

Materials

Stoneware

1950s Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet with Seventeen Charms
1950s Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet with Seventeen Charms

1950s Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet with Seventeen Charms

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.17 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in

1950s Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet with Seventeen Charms

Located in Haarlem, NL

Tower. 6. Heavily decorated German beer mug with opening lid. 7. Ship, three-masted schooner, which opens up. 8.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany
German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

$189Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.68 in Dm 5.52 in

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming German beer stein from the mid-20th century. Ceramic stein decorated with floral designs, houses, and two German figures, a man and a woman, in the Bavarian style. Blue and ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

Big porcelain pipe: a waitress holding mugs of beer, Germany 1880.
Big porcelain pipe: a waitress holding mugs of beer, Germany 1880.

Big porcelain pipe: a waitress holding mugs of beer, Germany 1880.

Located in Milan, IT

Painted porcelain pipe, with opening stove, depicting a waitress, sitting on a beer barrel, holding three mugs full of beer, ready to be served.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Bavarian Porcelain Beer Mugs - 1980s
Pair of Bavarian Porcelain Beer Mugs - 1980s

Pair of Bavarian Porcelain Beer Mugs - 1980s

$62Sale Price|50% Off

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in

Pair of Bavarian Porcelain Beer Mugs - 1980s

Located in Manzano, IT

Pair of Bavarian Porcelain Beer Mugs – 1980s This exquisite pair of Bavarian porcelain beer mugs from the 1980s combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance.

Category

Antique 1870s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue
19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century German earthenware beer stein mug with tin lid and cobalt blue ornamental decoration.   

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Tin

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Extremely Rare Meissen Beer Mug, Drunken Radish
Extremely Rare Meissen Beer Mug, Drunken Radish

Extremely Rare Meissen Beer Mug, Drunken Radish

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Dresden, DE

Huge beer mug in the shape of a smiling radish who has had a bit too much beer. Very intense colours and the whole mug designed with the surface of a radish. A bit strange to look ...

Category

20th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Bavarian Crystal Mug
Art Deco Bavarian Crystal Mug

Art Deco Bavarian Crystal Mug

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H 7.09 in Dm 4.73 in

Art Deco Bavarian Crystal Mug

Located in Monza, IT

Original Baviera (Germany) crystal beer mug handcrafted by Dr. Merle Atelier, realized in the 70s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Pewter

Beer Stein Stoneware 1/2 Liter Mug Original Pewter Hinge Dancing Drinking Scene
Beer Stein Stoneware 1/2 Liter Mug Original Pewter Hinge Dancing Drinking Scene

Beer Stein Stoneware 1/2 Liter Mug Original Pewter Hinge Dancing Drinking Scene

Located in Sofia, BG

"Stein" is an abbreviation of German Steinzeug "stoneware", the common material for beer mugs before the introduction of glass.

Category

Vintage 1910s German Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

23 Piece Sterling Silver Dutch Charm Bracelet
23 Piece Sterling Silver Dutch Charm Bracelet

23 Piece Sterling Silver Dutch Charm Bracelet

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H 1.19 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in

23 Piece Sterling Silver Dutch Charm Bracelet

Located in Haarlem, NL

Seal. 20. Buddha. 21. German beer mug with opening lid. 22. Coffee grinder with moving handle. 23.

Category

20th Century Dutch More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two beer mugs, German, 19th century
Two beer mugs, German, 19th century

Two beer mugs, German, 19th century

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H 9.85 in Dm 3.94 in

Two beer mugs, German, 19th century

Located in Nice, FR

Style and period: These mugs resemble traditional beer glasses from Central Europe, especially Germany or Bohemia, dating from the 19th .

Category

Antique 1860s German Bohemian Pitchers

Materials

Art Glass

17-Piece Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet
17-Piece Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet

17-Piece Sterling Silver English Padlocked Charm Bracelet

Located in Haarlem, NL

Tower. 6. Heavily decorated German beer mug with opening lid. 7. Ship, three-masted schooner, which opens up. 8.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver

Antique German Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug Berlin c 1700 early 18th century
Antique German Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug Berlin c 1700 early 18th century

Antique German Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug Berlin c 1700 early 18th century

Located in London, GB

Diameter at Rim - 11cm This Tankard is marked with German Hallmarks. This Beer Mug is in excellent condition with no damage.

Category

Antique Early 1700s German Barware

Materials

Silver

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910
A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Aachen, DE

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910.

Category

Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Pewter

Antique German 1/2L Stoneware Pewter Lidded Beer Stein Mug Tankard 8"
Antique German 1/2L Stoneware Pewter Lidded Beer Stein Mug Tankard 8"

Antique German 1/2L Stoneware Pewter Lidded Beer Stein Mug Tankard 8"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German 1/2 liter stein / mug or tankard featuring a pair of cobalt blue boys with floral and acanthus swags with the phrase "good drink and good courage are good for the whol...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Ceramics

Materials

Metal

Set of 18 Silver Plated Beer Mugs, Sold Separately
Set of 18 Silver Plated Beer Mugs, Sold Separately

Set of 18 Silver Plated Beer Mugs, Sold Separately

Located in Washington, DC

A set of 18 silver plated beer mugs, sold separately.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Big Antique Salt Glazed Blue Beer Mug Stein Westerwald, 1850
Big Antique Salt Glazed Blue Beer Mug Stein Westerwald, 1850

Big Antique Salt Glazed Blue Beer Mug Stein Westerwald, 1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

Our desireable German arts and crafts antique blue Salt Glazed Beer Mug or pitcher dates to mid 19th century, 1850.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Barware

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Reinemann & Lichtinger, Munich, ca. 1905
A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Reinemann & Lichtinger, Munich, ca. 1905

A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Reinemann & Lichtinger, Munich, ca. 1905

Located in Aachen, DE

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by Reinemann & Lichtinger from Munich, made ca. 1905.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Pewter

A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Merkelbach Wick with pewter lid, ca. 1902
A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Merkelbach Wick with pewter lid, ca. 1902

A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Merkelbach Wick with pewter lid, ca. 1902

By Merkelbach

Located in Aachen, DE

An interesting German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher combining ornamental and figurative elements.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Pewter

Germanic Pewter Covered Beer Mug - 19th Century - Germany
Germanic Pewter Covered Beer Mug - 19th Century - Germany

Germanic Pewter Covered Beer Mug - 19th Century - Germany

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Old German beer mug with its finely engraved pewter lid.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

19th Century German Tin Beer Mug with Lid
19th Century German Tin Beer Mug with Lid

19th Century German Tin Beer Mug with Lid

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H 8.08 in W 6.3 in D 3.75 in

19th Century German Tin Beer Mug with Lid

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century German tin beer mug with lid.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Jars

Materials

Tin

Antique Pewter Beer or Wine Mug Imperial Eagle German Prussia
Antique Pewter Beer or Wine Mug Imperial Eagle German Prussia

Antique Pewter Beer or Wine Mug Imperial Eagle German Prussia

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A gorgeous mug, made in Germany. With an imperial eagle motif and a crest to put your initials in. This particular version of the imperial eagle was used between 1888 and 1918. The s...

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Barware

Materials

Pewter

Schuco Clockwork Dancing Boy with a Beer Mug, German, circa 1940
Schuco Clockwork Dancing Boy with a Beer Mug, German, circa 1940

Schuco Clockwork Dancing Boy with a Beer Mug, German, circa 1940

Located in Incline Village, NV

Entertaining clockwork toy that when wound up starts young German boy dancing and drinking from his beer mug.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Porcelain, Felt

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein Mug with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue
19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein Mug with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein Mug with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century German earthenware beer stein mug with tin lid and cobalt blue ornamental decorations.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Tin

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910
A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Aachen, DE

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910.

Category

Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Pewter

Massive German Werner Corzelius 5L Medieval Castle Beer Stein Mug Tankard 25"
Massive German Werner Corzelius 5L Medieval Castle Beer Stein Mug Tankard 25"

Massive German Werner Corzelius 5L Medieval Castle Beer Stein Mug Tankard 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Oversized German Werner Corzelius five liter beer stein, lidded mug or tankard featuring a middle age castle theme with a knight or soldier riding horse on cobblestones through the t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Friedrich Lettau, Bavarian Folksy Man with Beer Mug, Oil on Wood Ca. 1950s
Friedrich Lettau, Bavarian Folksy Man with Beer Mug, Oil on Wood Ca. 1950s

Friedrich Lettau, Bavarian Folksy Man with Beer Mug, Oil on Wood Ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Friedrich Lettau - Bavarian folksy man with beer mug, oil on wood ca. 1950s An colorful oil painting depicting a folksy Bavarian man in his costume trinking beer.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue
19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century German earthenware beer stein mug with tin lid and cobalt blue plant decoration.

Category

Late 20th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Tin

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue
19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue

19th Century German Earthenware Beer Stein with Tin Lid and Cobalt Blue

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century German earthenware beer stein mug with tin lid and cobalt blue horse decoration.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Tin

Art Deco Bavarian Cristal Mug
Art Deco Bavarian Cristal Mug

Art Deco Bavarian Cristal Mug

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H 13.78 in Dm 4.73 in

Art Deco Bavarian Cristal Mug

Located in Monza, IT

Original Baviera (Germany) crystal beer mug hand crafted by Dr. Merle Atelier, realized in the 70s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Crystal, Pewter

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Exclusive Tea COFFEE SPOONS, 12pcs. Sterling Silver & Box Cake Spatula & TONGS.

Located in Wembley, GB

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Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

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Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Located in London, GB

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

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...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
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Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...

Category

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Materials

Sterling Silver

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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$10,754

H 3.55 in W 9.65 in D 6.7 in

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By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...

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Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
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Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Important Large Gorgeous Estate Beer Stein with European Figures Village
Rare Important Large Gorgeous Estate Beer Stein with European Figures Village

Rare Important Large Gorgeous Estate Beer Stein with European Figures Village

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are offering is an Exquisite Large Musical Painted German Motif (possibly Musical) Beerstein Decanter. Has switches on bottom. A Rare Collector's Piece!!! Mea...

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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

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Located in Andernach, DE

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A German Anti-Semitic Beer Stein, Circa 1890
A German Anti-Semitic Beer Stein, Circa 1890

A German Anti-Semitic Beer Stein, Circa 1890

$5,800

H 9.26 in W 5.52 in D 4.26 in

A German Anti-Semitic Beer Stein, Circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

This beer stein has detailed displays that open the window into the dark history of anti-Semitism that existed in Europe in the 19th century. It was made in a town called Hohr-Grenzh...

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Antique 1890s German Historical Memorabilia

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Pewter

A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels
A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels

A 17th century Augsburg ebonized cabinet with painted pietra paesina panels

Located in PARIS, FR

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Late 19th Century German Ceramic Beer Stein
Late 19th Century German Ceramic Beer Stein

Late 19th Century German Ceramic Beer Stein

$5,500

H 7.88 in W 5.2 in D 3.86 in

Late 19th Century German Ceramic Beer Stein

Located in New York, NY

Steins with anti-Jewish images were very popular in late 19th century Germany. The constitution of the newly unified Germany, adopted in 1871, emancipated all Jews. The following dec...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Historical Memorabilia

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Pewter

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Located in Haarlem, NL

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German Beer Mug For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the German beer mug you’re looking for. Each German beer mug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and porcelain. Your living room may not be complete without a German beer mug — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A German beer mug is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made German beer mug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dutch Originals and Robert J. Charleston are consistently popular.

How Much is a German Beer Mug?

A German beer mug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $855, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $3,517.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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.