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German Demitasse

Set of Eight German Silver-plate Demitasse Spoons.
Set of Eight German Silver-plate Demitasse Spoons.

Set of Eight German Silver-plate Demitasse Spoons.

Located in Malibu, CA

Set of Eight German Silver-plate Demitasse Spoons. This flatware set is from one of the oldest & finest silverplate manufacturers in Germany.

Category

Early 20th Century German French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

23 Vintage German Bavarian Holland Souvenir Demitasse Teacups Saucers
23 Vintage German Bavarian Holland Souvenir Demitasse Teacups Saucers

23 Vintage German Bavarian Holland Souvenir Demitasse Teacups Saucers

By Johann Haviland, Gerold Porzellan

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 23 20th century porcelain teacups and saucers - souvenirs representing Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and an array of German cities. Manufacturers include: Johann Haviland, Ger...

Category

20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

German Sterling Silver Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Spoons w/Crests, Set 6
German Sterling Silver Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Spoons w/Crests, Set 6

German Sterling Silver Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Spoons w/Crests, Set 6

Located in New York, NY

A set of six (6) German sterling silver espresso coffee or tea demitasse souvenir spoons with crest design, circa early to mid-20th century, Germany.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Coffee Demitasse Cups and Saucers Rosenthal Monbijou
Coffee Demitasse Cups and Saucers Rosenthal Monbijou

Coffee Demitasse Cups and Saucers Rosenthal Monbijou

By Rosenthal

Located in Uppsala , SE

2 demitasse cups and saucers D 5,7 cm h 6,7 cm Produced by the Rosenthal company in Bavaria, Germany, primarily between 1891 and 1906.

Category

Antique 1890s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set
Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set

Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set

By Hutschenreuther

Located in East Quogue, NY

Coffee pot: 8" x 7.5" x 3.5" in Sugar bowl: 4" x 2" x 1.5" in Creamer / milk jug: 3" x 3.5" x 2.25" in Cups (6): 2 1/8" diameter x 2.25" in Saucers (6): 4.75" diameter Coffee set, d...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set
Vintage Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set

Vintage Hans Achtziger for Hutschenreuther Selb Demitasse Coffee Set

By Hutschenreuther

Located in East Quogue, NY

Coffee pot: 8" x 7.5" x 3.5" in Sugar bowl: 4" x 2" x 1.5" in Creamer / milk jug: 3" x 3.5" x 2.25" in Cups (6): 2 1/8" diameter x 2.25" in Saucers (6): 4.75" diameter Coffee set, d...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Signed Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Set of 2 Signed Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers

Set of 2 Signed Richard Klemm Dresden Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers

By Meissen Porcelain, Dresden Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 2 Dresden porcelain demitasse cups and saucers. By Richard Klemm. The cups with slightly tapered sides and a flattened c-shaped handle.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940
Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940

Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer Demitasse Black And Gold 1940

By Rosenthal

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set bears the maker's mark on the base: Rosenthal, Selb, Germany Winifred. Hand painted made in Germany.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. SIx demitasse cups with saucers
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. SIx demitasse cups with saucers

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. SIx demitasse cups with saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-linie. A set of six demitasse cups with saucers. Modernist retro design. 1980’s. Marked. Perfect condition. Cup: Height 7.0 cm x Diam...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour Porcelain 1958
Rosenthal Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour Porcelain 1958

Rosenthal Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour Porcelain 1958

By Rosenthal

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cup: 2 in H x 4 in wide with handle, 3 in. diameter.Saucer: 5 in. diameter. * Crafted In Germany * Hand Wash * Discontinued PieceMade in Germany circa 1958.

Category

Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. Set of five demitasse cups and saucers
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. Set of five demitasse cups and saucers

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. Set of five demitasse cups and saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-linie. A set of five demitasse cups with saucers. Modernist retro design. 1980’s. Marked. Perfect condition. Cup: Height 7.0 cm x Dia...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. Set of six demitasse cups with saucers
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. Set of six demitasse cups with saucers

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-line. Set of six demitasse cups with saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) for Rosenthal Studio-linie. A set of six demitasse cups with saucers. Modernist retro design. 1980’s. Marked. Perfect condition. Cup: Height 7.0 cm x Diam...

Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Continental Silver Demitasse Tea / Coffee Set by Hugo Böhm in Bauhaus Style
Continental Silver Demitasse Tea / Coffee Set by Hugo Böhm in Bauhaus Style

Continental Silver Demitasse Tea / Coffee Set by Hugo Böhm in Bauhaus Style

By Hugo Böhm

Located in New York, NY

Hand hammered tea / coffee service in 800 silver by famed German silversmith Hugo Böhm in modernist Bauhaus style consisting of: Pot, 6'' from arm to spout and 5'' high Sugar bow...

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Hand Painted Kunst Kronach Bavaria Coffee Cup Saucer Fine China 1950
Hand Painted Kunst Kronach Bavaria Coffee Cup Saucer Fine China 1950

Hand Painted Kunst Kronach Bavaria Coffee Cup Saucer Fine China 1950

By Limoges, Mitterteich Bavaria Porcelain

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This exquisite demitasse cup and saucer set, crafted by the renowned Kunst Kronach, Bavaria, Germany.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces
Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces

Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Hudson, NY

Nymphenburg Porcelain textile pattern floral ribbon demitasse coffee set with 15 coffee cups with saucers, two lidded sugar bowls and two creamers. Designed originated after 1912. Ha...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Communist Era Porcelain Demitasse Saucer Featuring Alexalanderplatz Berlin
Communist Era Porcelain Demitasse Saucer Featuring Alexalanderplatz Berlin

Communist Era Porcelain Demitasse Saucer Featuring Alexalanderplatz Berlin

Located in Fort mill, SC

A 1970’s decorative porcelain demitasse saucer in traditional indigo blue tones featuring the key buildings of Alexanderplatz and East Berlin in the developmental phase of the cities...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany,  six Blue Onion coffee cups (demitasse) with saucers.
Meissen, Germany,  six Blue Onion coffee cups (demitasse) with saucers.

Meissen, Germany, six Blue Onion coffee cups (demitasse) with saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, a set of six pairs of Blue Onion pattern coffee cups (demitasse) with saucers.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Waldershof Handarbeit Bavarian Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers C1890
Antique Waldershof Handarbeit Bavarian Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers C1890

Antique Waldershof Handarbeit Bavarian Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers C1890

By Royal Porzellan Bavaria KPM Germany Handarbeit.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique set of 23 pieces of German Bavarian demitasse cups and saucers offer porcelain construction, glazed and heavily gilt in 22k gold, maker stamped as photographed; includes 1...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of four "Pink Indian" demitasse cups with saucers.
Meissen, Germany. Set of four "Pink Indian" demitasse cups with saucers.

Meissen, Germany. Set of four "Pink Indian" demitasse cups with saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of four "Pink Indian" demitasse cups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of four Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.
Meissen, Germany. Set of four Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.

Meissen, Germany. Set of four Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of four porcelain Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Set of six Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.
Meissen, Germany. Set of six Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.

Meissen, Germany. Set of six Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of six Blue Onion pattern demitasse cups with saucers in porcelain.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Six Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Six Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Six Blue Onion demitasse cups with saucers in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A set of six Blue Onion pattern demitasse cups with saucers in porcelain.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Green Ivy Vine, set of five demitasse cups with saucers
Meissen, Germany. Green Ivy Vine, set of five demitasse cups with saucers

Meissen, Germany. Green Ivy Vine, set of five demitasse cups with saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, Green Ivy Vine, a set of five demitasse cups with matching saucers.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad, Demitasse Cup Service with Gold Decoration
Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad, Demitasse Cup Service with Gold Decoration

Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad, Demitasse Cup Service with Gold Decoration

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal Bjorn Wiinblad. Demitasse cup service with gold decoration, consisting of 14 demitasse cups, coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer. In good condition. Measures: Coffee...

Category

20th Century German Tableware

Circa 1915-30 Set of 10 Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Circa 1915-30 Set of 10 Demitasse Cups & Saucers

Circa 1915-30 Set of 10 Demitasse Cups & Saucers

By Rosenthal

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1915-30 set of 10 demitasse cups & saucers, Rosenthal's Donatello design. Art Nouveau-Art Deco transitional form set. Rare gilt & onyx band decor. Some wear, particularly to th...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer
Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden quatrefoil demitasse cup & saucer. Fully marked. Porcelain. Delicate scroll handle. Sky blue ground with handpainted "Wateau" scenes & gilded b...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer
Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden quatrefoil demitasse cup & saucer. Fully marked. Porcelain. Delicate scroll handle. Light pink ground with handpainted "Wateau" scenes & gilded...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cups & Saucers

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cups & Saucers

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden quatrefoil demitasse cup & saucer. Fully marked. Porcelain. Delicate scroll handle. Maroon ground with handpainted "Wateau" scenes & gilded bor...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer
Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden Quatrefoil Demitasse Cup & Saucer

By Dresden Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1888-1916 Richard Klemm, Dresden quatrefoil demitasse cup & saucer. Fully marked. Porcelain. Delicate scroll handle. Light blue-turquoise ground with handpainted "Wateau" scene...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

c. 1860-1924 Pair of Blue Onion Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers by Meissen
c. 1860-1924 Pair of Blue Onion Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers by Meissen

c. 1860-1924 Pair of Blue Onion Pattern Demitasse Cups & Saucers by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Meissen blue onion pattern demitasse cups and saucers, c. 1860-1924. Good overall condition; tiniest rim nick on one. Note the fine twist tendril handles. Fully marked. 4.13"...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau or Jugendstil Period Demitasse Cup & Saucer by Nymphenburg, Germany
Art Nouveau or Jugendstil Period Demitasse Cup & Saucer by Nymphenburg, Germany

Art Nouveau or Jugendstil Period Demitasse Cup & Saucer by Nymphenburg, Germany

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Nouveau or Jugendstil period demitasse cup & saucer by Nymphenburg, Germany. Underglaze blue shield & Nymphenburg mark with red overglaze: 467C, XIII.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

German Bavarian Wiuterliug Kirchenlamitz Cobalt Blue Gold Demitasse Tea Coffee
German Bavarian Wiuterliug Kirchenlamitz Cobalt Blue Gold Demitasse Tea Coffee

German Bavarian Wiuterliug Kirchenlamitz Cobalt Blue Gold Demitasse Tea Coffee

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage German Bavarian Wiuterliug Kirchenlomitz Echt Kobalt Scharffeuer china demitasse tea coffee set featuring teapot, creamer, sugar, cups, saucers and desert plates.

Category

Late 20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

German 22-Karat Gold & Dark Blue Porcelain Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup
German 22-Karat Gold & Dark Blue Porcelain Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup

German 22-Karat Gold & Dark Blue Porcelain Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup

By Schumann Arzberg 1

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful 22-karat gold and dark blue porcelain 'demitasse' espresso coffee or tea cup and saucer, Germany, circa early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Gold

Set of 6 Unusual Figural Demitasse Spoons, Animal Hooves
Set of 6 Unusual Figural Demitasse Spoons, Animal Hooves

Set of 6 Unusual Figural Demitasse Spoons, Animal Hooves

Located in Riverdale, NY

Beautifully detailed with twisted stem and vermeil bowls. 1900 Germany.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Kronester Bavaria Porcelain and Brass Demitasse Cups
Pair of Kronester Bavaria Porcelain and Brass Demitasse Cups

Pair of Kronester Bavaria Porcelain and Brass Demitasse Cups

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of porcelain and brass art deco style demitasse cups by Kronester Bavaria.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Brass

Winterling Bavaria Porcelain Set of Demitasse, Saucer, Creamer and Sugar Bowl
Winterling Bavaria Porcelain Set of Demitasse, Saucer, Creamer and Sugar Bowl

Winterling Bavaria Porcelain Set of Demitasse, Saucer, Creamer and Sugar Bowl

By Winterling

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a Winterling Marktleuthen Bavaria Porcelain Set of eleven demitasses, twelve saucers, a creamer and a sugar bowl. They have a white color background with gold borders that are d...

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer Chinese Dragon Pattern, circa 1928
Meissen Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer Chinese Dragon Pattern, circa 1928

Meissen Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer Chinese Dragon Pattern, circa 1928

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a small demitasse cup and saucer by the Meissen factory in fine white porcelain. The cup and saucer both have wavy edges and the cup has a twisted branch handle with leaf at...

Category

Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup
Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup

Designer Ray Loewy Matte Black & White Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup

By Raymond Loewy

Located in New York, NY

With maker's mark on bottom as show in image #7. Made in Germany. There're 2 available, each sold separately (as per listing.)

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Elegant Set of 6 Cartier Sterling and Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers
Elegant Set of 6 Cartier Sterling and Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers

Elegant Set of 6 Cartier Sterling and Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers

By Cartier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fit for royalty, a set of vintage Cartier sterling silver and German porcelain demitasse cups and saucers in original luxe box.

Category

Vintage 1970s American More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 10 White and Gold Fürstenberg Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers, Germany
Set of 10 White and Gold Fürstenberg Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers, Germany

Set of 10 White and Gold Fürstenberg Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers, Germany

By Furstenberg Porcelain

Located in Pau, FR

Beautiful set of ten white and 22-karat gold porcelain demitasse or mocca / espresso cups and saucers, with gold interior, gold handles and gold rimmed saucer, by Fürstenberg, German...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Demitasse Set by Kaiser
Demitasse Set by Kaiser

Demitasse Set by Kaiser

Located in New York, NY

Marked AK Kaiser Made in Western Germany

Category

20th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Bavaria Porcelain Demitasse Courting Couple Set
Bavaria Porcelain Demitasse Courting Couple Set

Bavaria Porcelain Demitasse Courting Couple Set

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Bavaria Demitasse courting couple set in good condition. Includes teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, (11) cups, and (12) saucers. Sh12212 Measures: Teapot 9" H 4" D Teacups 4&q...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

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German Demitasse For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the German demitasse you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every German demitasse was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a German demitasse — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right German demitasse, those designed in Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German demitasse over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain, Nymphenburg Porcelain and Furstenberg Porcelain are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Demitasse?

Prices for a German demitasse start at $125 and top out at $5,400 with the average selling for $335.

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.

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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.

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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.