Gold Plated Teaspoons
Antique 19th Century German Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces
Vermeil
Antique 19th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver
Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Vintage 1950s American Tableware
Gold Plate
2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Tableware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
20th Century Sterling Silver
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
20th Century Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Tableware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Bronze, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s Sheffield and Silverplate
Metal
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sterling Silver
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Tableware
Silver Plate
20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s English Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
20th Century Tableware
Silver Plate
20th Century Tableware
Silver Plate
20th Century Tableware
Silver Plate
20th Century French Sterling Silver
Silver Plate
20th Century Tableware
Silver Plate
Antique 1820s American Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s American Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Tableware
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
Stainless Steel
20th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Tableware
Sterling Silver
20th Century Tableware
20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
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Finding the Right tableware for You
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
- Is gold plated real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Gold plated items contain real gold, but are mostly composed of a different base metal. Generally, gold plated objects are made from copper or silver with a very thin layer of gold over the base metal.
- Does gold plating tarnish?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Yes, gold plating does tarnish in some cases. Compounds in the air, sweat, beauty products and cleaning products can react with metals and cause discoloration. To keep your gold-plated jewelry looking great, follow the maker's care and storage instructions and remove it before swimming, showering, applying skin care products and cosmetics and working with household chemicals. Shop a variety of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Dunhill lighters are gold-plated varies. Some pieces do feature genuine 18-karat yellow gold plating, while others are made of materials like sterling silver, brass, chrome and lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Dunhill lighters from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is the Chanel logo gold-plated?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether the Chanel logo on a handbag is gold-plated depends on the age of the piece. Up until 2008, Chanel hardware featured 24-karat gold plating. Bags manufactured in 2008 or after have gold-toned hardware that isn't genuine gold. Shop a range of Chanel handbags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether Swarovski gold plating tarnishes varies. When exposed to sweat, salty air, chemicals or other substances, any type of gold-plated jewelry may develop discoloration. Following Swarovski's care and storage instructions can reduce the risk of tarnishing. Generally, you should avoid wearing jewelry when showering, swimming, applying skin care products or working with household chemicals to protect it from discoloration and damage. Explore an assortment of Swarovski jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Is 18k gold plated real or fake?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A piece of jewelry or a decorative object marked 18K gold plated does likely contain real gold. The marking indicates that the item is metal under a layer of gold alloy that contains 75 percent gold and 25 percent other metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Omega did indeed make a gold-plated watch. The Seamaster, which was released in 1961, featured gold-plated finishes and a self-winding movement. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of expertly vetted Omega watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Gold Rolex pieces are only made with solid gold, never gold-plated. Crafted with high-quality materials, Rolex uses 18-karat gold made at their in-house foundries to ensure the utmost premium metals are used in each Rolex. Shop a selection of gold Rolex watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The term 14-karat gold plated means that an item has a thin layer of 14-karat gold applied over a base metal like copper or brass. Fourteen-carat gold refers to metal that is 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% alloy. An alloy could be silver, zinc, copper or another metal. Shop a selection of 14-karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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