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Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 142 pc P Monogram Dinner
Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 142 pc P Monogram Dinner

Lily by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 142 pc P Monogram Dinner

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 5" 12 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" 1 Gravy Ladle, 7 1/4" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 3/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, 7 5

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Funkis by Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware Set Service 83 Pieces
Funkis by Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware Set Service 83 Pieces

Funkis by Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware Set Service 83 Pieces

By W. & S. Sorensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

7/8". Eight gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4". Eight hollow handle butter spreaders all-sterling, 6 1/2

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lap over Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 112 Pcs
Lap over Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 112 Pcs

Lap over Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 112 Pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoons, 5 1/4" 8 demitasse spoons, 4 1/8" 8 fish forks, 7" 8 gumbo soup spoons, 8" 8 ice cream forks, 5 3

Category

Antique 1880s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shamrock V by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service Set 100 Pieces
Shamrock V by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service Set 100 Pieces

Shamrock V by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service Set 100 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4". Three serving spoons, 8 1/2". One flat handle master butter, 7

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Number 89 by Carl Hugo Pott Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102pcs Modern
Number 89 by Carl Hugo Pott Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102pcs Modern

Number 89 by Carl Hugo Pott Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102pcs Modern

Located in Big Bend, WI

, round, 5 5/8" 10 cream soup spoons, 6 3/4" 10 mocha spoons, 3 7/8" 10 gumbo soup spoons, 7 3/4" 8

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hampton by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 186 Pcs
Hampton by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 186 Pcs

Hampton by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 186 Pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

handle butter spreaders, 6". 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/2". 12 grapefruit spoons, 5 5/8". 12 gumbo

Category

Vintage 1930s American Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pantheon by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 113 pcs L Mono
Pantheon by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 113 pcs L Mono

Pantheon by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 113 pcs L Mono

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/8

Category

Antique 1860s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Orange Blossom by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service 69 Pcs Set Dinner
Old Orange Blossom by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service 69 Pcs Set Dinner

Old Orange Blossom by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service 69 Pcs Set Dinner

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

regular forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 iced tea spoons, 8 1/4" 8 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4" 8 gumbo

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Intaglio, Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 121 Pieces Dinner Floral
Intaglio, Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 121 Pieces Dinner Floral

Intaglio, Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 121 Pieces Dinner Floral

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

knives, 9" 8 regular forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/8" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 gumbo soup spoons, 7" 8

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Palm by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 286 Pieces
Palm by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 286 Pieces

Palm by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 286 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 5 7/8" 18 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8" 18 fish knives, all-sterling, 8 3/8" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 8" 12

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tuileries by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 168 Pcs
Tuileries by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 168 Pcs

Tuileries by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 12 Service 168 Pcs

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoons, 4 3/4". 11 demitasse spoons, 4 3/8". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 7/8". 12 grapefruit spoons, gold

Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medallion by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 181 Pieces Dinner
Medallion by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 181 Pieces Dinner

Medallion by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 181 Pieces Dinner

By George W. Shiebler & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

/8" 12 fish forks, 7" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4" 12 ice cream forks, 5 3/4" 1 mustard ladle

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 Pcs Dinner B Monogram
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 Pcs Dinner B Monogram

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 Pcs Dinner B Monogram

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 5 3/4", eight fruit knives with stainless serrated blades, 7", eight gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Saint Dunstan by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces
Saint Dunstan by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces

Saint Dunstan by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

". Six gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4". Six ice cream spoons, gold-washed, 5 3/4". Includes bonus brand new

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Iris by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 143 Pieces Dinner
Iris by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 143 Pieces Dinner

Iris by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 143 Pieces Dinner

By Durgin Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

-washed, 5 7/8" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 7/8" 6 serving spoons, 8 1/2" 1 carving set, 5-pc, 14 7/8"-11 3

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Les Six Fleurs by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 136 Pieces
Les Six Fleurs by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 136 Pieces

Les Six Fleurs by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 136 Pieces

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

butter spreaders, 6 3/8". 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/2". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4". 12 original ice

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elsinore International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pieces Art Deco
Elsinore International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pieces Art Deco

Elsinore International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 Pieces Art Deco

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

". Eight cocktail forks, 5 1/2". Eight ice cream forks, 5 3/4". Eight gumbo soup spoons, 7". One gravy

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 180 Pieces in Fitted Box
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 180 Pieces in Fitted Box

Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 180 Pieces in Fitted Box

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

teaspoons, 6" 11 gumbo soup spoons, 6 5/8" 12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2" 12 fish forks, 6 7/8" 12 fish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trajan by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 162 Pcs Dinner
Trajan by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 162 Pcs Dinner

Trajan by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 162 Pcs Dinner

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

", 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7", 3 serving spoons, 8 3/8", one gravy ladle, 7", one gravy ladle, gold

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 18 Service 278 Pieces
Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 18 Service 278 Pieces

Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 18 Service 278 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

DEMITASSE SPOONS, 4 1/4", 18 GUMBO SOUP SPOONS, 6 3/4", 17 GRAPEFRUIT SPOONS, 5 3/4", 18 ICE

Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hammered Pierced Randahl Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand Wrought Chicago 107pc
Hammered Pierced Randahl Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand Wrought Chicago 107pc

Hammered Pierced Randahl Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand Wrought Chicago 107pc

By Randahl Shop

Located in Big Bend, WI

5/8" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6" 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4" 11 gumbo soup spoons, 7

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Colonial Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pc Dinner
Georgian Colonial Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pc Dinner

Georgian Colonial Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pc Dinner

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/88" Includes bonus brand new

Category

Vintage 1930s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old Danish by Cohr Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 48 Pieces
Old Danish by Cohr Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 48 Pieces

Old Danish by Cohr Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 48 Pieces

By Carl M. Cohr

Located in Big Bend, WI

7/8". Eight gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4". Includes bonus brand new storage chest. Excellent

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 162 Pieces
Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 162 Pieces

Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 162 Pieces

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

" 12 Demitasse Spoons, gold-washed, 4" 12 Grapefruit Spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/2" 12 Gumbo Soup Spoons

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Romance of the Sea by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 111 Pieces
Romance of the Sea by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 111 Pieces

Romance of the Sea by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 111 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

/2", Six demitasse spoons, 4", Six grapefruit spoons, 5 7/8", Six gumbo soup spoons, 6 5/8", Six ice

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service 224 Pcs
Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service 224 Pcs

Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service 224 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

bouillon soup spoons, 5 3/8". 18 fish knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8". 18 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lebolt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand Wrought Chicago 204 Pcs Arts & Crafts
Lebolt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand Wrought Chicago 204 Pcs Arts & Crafts

Lebolt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand Wrought Chicago 204 Pcs Arts & Crafts

By Lebolt & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

gumbo soup spoons, 7". 12 ice cream forks, 5 1/4". 12 salt dishes (11 have rose-glass liners), 1 1/4

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Saint James by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner 83 Pieces
Saint James by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner 83 Pieces

Saint James by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner 83 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/2" 8 ice cream forks, fluted, gold-washed, 5 1/2" 8 large gumbo soup spoons, 7 3

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner 148 pcs
English King by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner 148 pcs

English King by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner 148 pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

DEMITASSE SPOONS 4", 12 GRAPEFRUIT SPOONS 5 3/4", 12 GUMBO SOUP SPOONS 8", 4 SERVING SPOONS, 8 1/2

Category

Antique 1880s American Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Atlas by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 190 Pieces Dinner
Atlas by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 190 Pieces Dinner

Atlas by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 190 Pieces Dinner

By Cartier

Located in Big Bend, WI

fish forks, 7" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4" 10 fruit knives, hollow handle with stainless blades, 8" 4

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle by Porter Blanchard Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 114 Pcs
Fiddle by Porter Blanchard Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 114 Pcs

Fiddle by Porter Blanchard Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 114 Pcs

By Porter Blanchard

Located in Big Bend, WI

iced tea spoons, 7 5/8" 12 coffee spoons, 5 1/4" 10 gumbo soup spoons, 7" 8 cocktail/oyster forks, 6" 2

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lebolt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand-Wrought, Chicago 193 Pieces
Lebolt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand-Wrought, Chicago 193 Pieces

Lebolt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand-Wrought, Chicago 193 Pieces

By Lebolt & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7". 12 grapefruit spoons, 6". 12 breakfast knives, 7 3/4". One tomato server

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Clinton by Tiffany & Co, Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set In Fitted Box Huge!
Clinton by Tiffany & Co, Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set In Fitted Box Huge!

Clinton by Tiffany & Co, Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set In Fitted Box Huge!

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

-STERLING, 6 3/4" •12 FISH KNIVES W/STAINLESS BLADES, 8" •12 GUMBO SOUP SPOONS, 7 1/2" •12 PASTRY FORKS

Category

Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medallion by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 181 Pcs in Box
Medallion by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 181 Pcs in Box

Medallion by Shiebler Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 181 Pcs in Box

By George W. Shiebler & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

, three-tine, 7". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4". 12 ice cream forks, original, 5 3/4". 12 coffee spoons

Category

Antique 1860s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Winthrop by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces W Mono
Winthrop by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces W Mono

Winthrop by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces W Mono

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

bouillon soup spoons, 5 3/8" 8 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/2" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Majestic by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Service 167 Pieces
Majestic by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Service 167 Pieces

Majestic by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Service 167 Pieces

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

- 4 7/8" & 4 - 5 1/4" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3/4" 12 ice cream spoons, 5 1/8" 1 gravy ladle, 7" 2

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regent by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 161 Pieces Huge Rare
Regent by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 161 Pieces Huge Rare

Regent by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 161 Pieces Huge Rare

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 5 5/8". 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 5/8". Ten demitasse spoons, 4 1/4". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 7

Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Persian by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
Persian by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces

Persian by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

teaspoons, 6 1/8". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 8". Includes bonus brand new storage chest. Excellent

Category

Antique 1870s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Norman Hammered by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner
Norman Hammered by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner

Norman Hammered by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pieces Dinner

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

3/4" 8 regular/dessert forks, 6 3/4" 8 salad forks, 6" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 gumbo soup spoons, 6 3

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Luncheon Service 80 Pcs
Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Luncheon Service 80 Pcs

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Luncheon Service 80 Pcs

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

teaspoons, 6 1/8", eight hollow handle butter spreaders, 6", eight coffee spoons, 4 3/8", eight gumbo soup

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 134 Pieces Fitted Box
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 134 Pieces Fitted Box

Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 134 Pieces Fitted Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

DEMITASSE SPOONS, 4" 12 FISH FORKS, 6 3/4" 12 GUMBO SOUP SPOONS, 8" 1 GRAVY LADLE, 7 1/4" 4 SERVING SPOONS

Category

Antique 1890s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

14th Century by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 140 Pieces
14th Century by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 140 Pieces

14th Century by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 140 Pieces

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

demitasse spoons, 4 1/4". 12 gumbo soup spoons, 6 7/8". One water pitcher with applied detail, 6 pints, 9

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Find a variety of gumbo spoons available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct gumbo spoons — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Gumbo spoons have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Gumbo Spoons?

Prices for gumbo spoons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gumbo spoons begin at $79 and can go as high as $1,559, while the average can fetch as much as $189.

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.

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