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Early 20th Century French Barbotine Asparagus Serving Platter with Handles
Early 20th Century French Barbotine Asparagus Serving Platter with Handles

Early 20th Century French Barbotine Asparagus Serving Platter with Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

period. Executed in richly glazed majolica, the piece is hand-painted in vibrant tones of turquoise

Category

Early 20th Century French Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage French Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'
Vintage French Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'

Vintage French Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Midcentury decorative platter (circa 1970s) by Albert Thiry. A creamy-white glaze with touches of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

French Vintage Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'
French Vintage Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'

French Vintage Decorative Platter by Albert Thiry 'circa 1970s'

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Large mid-century decorative platter (circa 1970s) by Albert Thiry. A creamy-white glaze with

Category

Vintage 1970s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Fish Plates - Set of 12
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Fish Plates - Set of 12

Vintage Italian Hand Painted Fish Plates - Set of 12

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vibrant set of twelve hand-painted fish plates comes from the esteemed workshops of L’Antica

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Enoch Wedgewood Asiatic Pheasants Platters, Staffordshire, Blue White
Set of Two Enoch Wedgewood Asiatic Pheasants Platters, Staffordshire, Blue White

Set of Two Enoch Wedgewood Asiatic Pheasants Platters, Staffordshire, Blue White

By Enoch Wedgwood

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This stunning pair of vintage English platters by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd features the

Category

Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Gien Serving Platter and 4 Plates Decor Vigne and Feuillage
Gien Serving Platter and 4 Plates Decor Vigne and Feuillage

Gien Serving Platter and 4 Plates Decor Vigne and Feuillage

By Gien

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Description: Light & dark green leaves, vine The plates are hand painted, have been crafted in keeping with

Category

1990s French Other Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Shorter & Sons English Turkey Platter and Serving Dish Set
Shorter & Sons English Turkey Platter and Serving Dish Set

Shorter & Sons English Turkey Platter and Serving Dish Set

By Shorter & Son Ltd 1

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This turkey serving set is made up of a very large platter and a set of six matches serving plates

Category

Mid-20th Century English Country Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Hand Painted Parrot Plate by Lorenz Hutschenreuther Bavaria, Signed
Midcentury Hand Painted Parrot Plate by Lorenz Hutschenreuther Bavaria, Signed

Midcentury Hand Painted Parrot Plate by Lorenz Hutschenreuther Bavaria, Signed

By Lorenz Hutschenreuther

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

to any table setting, this piece by Lorenz Hutschenreuther is hand painted with a scene of a colorful

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Gold

North Staffordshire Oval Platter Transferware in the Blue Willow Pattern
North Staffordshire Oval Platter Transferware in the Blue Willow Pattern

North Staffordshire Oval Platter Transferware in the Blue Willow Pattern

By Staffordshire

Located in Lomita, CA

This blue and white porcelain oval transferware platter is from North Staffordshire in the "Willow

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Fish Decorative Platter Salins, circa 1960 Blue Color
Majolica Fish Decorative Platter Salins, circa 1960 Blue Color

Majolica Fish Decorative Platter Salins, circa 1960 Blue Color

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is aMajolica ceramic for the Decoration. It has been made in France in the 1960s. His colors

Category

Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Longchamp Barbotine Asparagus Dish with Matching Platter
19th Century French Longchamp Barbotine Asparagus Dish with Matching Platter

19th Century French Longchamp Barbotine Asparagus Dish with Matching Platter

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French longchamp barbotine asparagus dish with matching platter is a rare find, indeed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Barbotine Asparagus Covered Server/Platter, Keller & Guerin
19th Century French Barbotine Asparagus Covered Server/Platter, Keller & Guerin

19th Century French Barbotine Asparagus Covered Server/Platter, Keller & Guerin

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Barbotine Covered Asparagus Server with Matching Platter by Keller & Guerin is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

English Carlton 3 Graduated-Sized Platters by Barker Bros, Early 20th Century
English Carlton 3 Graduated-Sized Platters by Barker Bros, Early 20th Century

English Carlton 3 Graduated-Sized Platters by Barker Bros, Early 20th Century

By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

Located in Worcester Park, GB

These antique oval platters are a fine example of English transferware from the early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

COALPORT, 'Fuchsia', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's
COALPORT, 'Fuchsia', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's

COALPORT, 'Fuchsia', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

COALPORT (Attributed) - 'Fuchsia' - Antique ceramic twin handled botanical serving platter with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

COALPORT, 'Geranium', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's
COALPORT, 'Geranium', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's

COALPORT, 'Geranium', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

COALPORT (Attributed) - 'Geranium' - Antique ceramic twin handled botanical serving platter with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Coalport, 'Pansy', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., circa 1830's
Coalport, 'Pansy', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., circa 1830's

Coalport, 'Pansy', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., circa 1830's

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

Coalport (Attributed) - 'Pansy' - Antique ceramic single handled botanical serving platter with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Coalport, 'Lungwort', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., circa 1830's
Coalport, 'Lungwort', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., circa 1830's

Coalport, 'Lungwort', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., circa 1830's

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

COALPORT (Attributed) - 'Lungwort' - Antique ceramic single handled botanical serving platter with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair of Large and Vibrant La Musa Serving Platters for Macy's
Pair of Large and Vibrant La Musa Serving Platters for Macy's

Pair of Large and Vibrant La Musa Serving Platters for Macy's

By La Musa

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Two stunning La Musa serving platters in an immaculate condition. In the style of De Simone

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Other Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Coalport, 'Hawthorn', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's
Coalport, 'Hawthorn', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's

Coalport, 'Hawthorn', Antique Botanical Serving Platter, U.K., Circa 1830's

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Chatham, ON

platter with apple green borders and gilded decoration - featuring a hand painted floral specimen to the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Set of Three Majolica Pieces, 19th & 20th Century, Floral Hand-Painted Designs
Set of Three Majolica Pieces, 19th & 20th Century, Floral Hand-Painted Designs

Set of Three Majolica Pieces, 19th & 20th Century, Floral Hand-Painted Designs

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of Three Majolica Pieces, 19th & 20th Century, Floral Hand-Painted Designs Description: This

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Italian Majolica Paint Decorated Tray
Large Italian Majolica Paint Decorated Tray

Large Italian Majolica Paint Decorated Tray

Located in Norwood, NJ

Large Italian majolica ceramic tray/platter by Armando Poggi, Florence, Italy. Hand paint decorated

Category

20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Handmade Rock Ceramic Cheese Board - Black & White Splatterware
Handmade Rock Ceramic Cheese Board - Black & White Splatterware

Handmade Rock Ceramic Cheese Board - Black & White Splatterware

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

glazed in a matte glaze with hand-painted black splatters that resemble Pollock’s artistic work. Due to

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Hiremio Garcia Santaolaya Ceramic Wall Charger, Cuban-American
Hiremio Garcia Santaolaya Ceramic Wall Charger, Cuban-American

Hiremio Garcia Santaolaya Ceramic Wall Charger, Cuban-American

By Hiremio Garcia Santaolaya

Located in Miami, FL

Hiremio Garcia Santaolaya ceramic wall charger, Cuban-American Offered is an original ceramic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Lemons Majolica Ceramic Dinnerware Dessert Serving Set for Six
Lemons Majolica Ceramic Dinnerware Dessert Serving Set for Six

Lemons Majolica Ceramic Dinnerware Dessert Serving Set for Six

Located in Barcelona, ES

A beautiful glazed ceramic hand painted serving set, France, 1930s-1940s Set includes 6 dishes and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate with Fishing Scene
Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate with Fishing Scene

Spanish Ceramic Decorative Wall Plate with Fishing Scene

By Vicente Martinez

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Cubist Wall Plate or Wall Decoration Colorful Spanish Mid-Century Modern Manises ceramic wall

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Hand Painted Strawberry Motif Serving Platter, Italy
Ceramic Hand Painted Strawberry Motif Serving Platter, Italy

Ceramic Hand Painted Strawberry Motif Serving Platter, Italy

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A vintage hand-painted ceramic strawberry motif serving platter or relish dish. This serving dish

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Platter, Hand-Painted Ceramic, 1840
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Platter, Hand-Painted Ceramic, 1840

Chinese Export Rose Medallion Platter, Hand-Painted Ceramic, 1840

Located in Savannah, GA

This lovely Chinese export Rose Medallion platter was hand painted in the first half of the 19th

Category

Antique 1840s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'
French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

French Decorative Ceramic Tray by Albert Thiry 'circa 1960s'

By Albert Thiry

Located in London, GB

Mid-century decorative tray (circa 1960s) by Albert Thiry. A chalk-white glaze provides the background for a colourful thistle motif in the centre. The rim has touches of earthy gree...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Dish Yellow an Blue Italy 20th Century representing the Sun
Ceramic Dish Yellow an Blue Italy 20th Century representing the Sun

Ceramic Dish Yellow an Blue Italy 20th Century representing the Sun

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Ceramic Dish Yellow an Blue Italy 20th Century representing the Sun

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Midcentury Majolica Ceramic Oyster Plates by Vallauris, France 1950s
Pair of Midcentury Majolica Ceramic Oyster Plates by Vallauris, France 1950s

Pair of Midcentury Majolica Ceramic Oyster Plates by Vallauris, France 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching pair of colorful Vallauris ceramic oyster dinner plates, France, 1950s Vibrant colors

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic decorative tray byThiry, 1960s - Era Ruelland
Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic decorative tray byThiry, 1960s - Era Ruelland

Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic decorative tray byThiry, 1960s - Era Ruelland

By Albert Thiry

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Modern French ceramic decorative tray by Albert Thiry, 1960s Very nice decorative

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel

Unmatching Pair of Majolica Ceramic Trompe L'oeil Crab Lobster Large Wall Plates
Unmatching Pair of Majolica Ceramic Trompe L'oeil Crab Lobster Large Wall Plates

Unmatching Pair of Majolica Ceramic Trompe L'oeil Crab Lobster Large Wall Plates

Located in Barcelona, ES

Extra large spider crab and lobster seafood plates wall decoration, Majolica, glazed ceramic

Category

20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Decorative Trays Albert Thiry, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Decorative Trays Albert Thiry, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Decorative Trays Albert Thiry, 1960s

By Albert Thiry

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic decorative trays Albert Thiry, 1960s Very nice set of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Large Bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Large Bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Ceramic Large Bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s

By Albert Thiry

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French ceramic large bowls by Albert Thiry, 1960s Two beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Enamel

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Fruit Wall Platter
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Fruit Wall Platter

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Fruit Wall Platter

By Longchamp

Located in Dallas, TX

France circa 1880 in the manner of Longchamp, the colorful porcelain platter is decorated with hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage Round Italian Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Majolica Fruit Platter
Vintage Round Italian Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Majolica Fruit Platter

Vintage Round Italian Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Majolica Fruit Platter

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

peaches, grapes, tomatoes, pears and various green foliage. It has been hand painted and glazed in bold

Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Early 20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Hunt Scene Wall Platter
Early 20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Hunt Scene Wall Platter

Early 20th Century German Hand Painted Ceramic Hunt Scene Wall Platter

Located in Dallas, TX

This large, richly colored ceramic platter was crafted in Germany circa 1920 and captures the

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Fish Platter Palissy Style
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Fish Platter Palissy Style

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Fish Platter Palissy Style

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Dallas, TX

oval platter centers on a large fish surrounded by aquatic flora and fauna—reeds, ferns, frogs, shells

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

SUSAN DAY - Large Hand Painted Art Pottery Ceramic Platter - Canada - Circa 1990
SUSAN DAY - Large Hand Painted Art Pottery Ceramic Platter - Canada - Circa 1990

SUSAN DAY - Large Hand Painted Art Pottery Ceramic Platter - Canada - Circa 1990

Located in Chatham, ON

SUSAN DAY - 'Untitled' - Art pottery hand painted, glazed and sgraffito decorated ceramic wall or

Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Ceramic

Elongated Serving Platter in Hand-Painted Ceramic by Jurg Lanrein
Elongated Serving Platter in Hand-Painted Ceramic by Jurg Lanrein

Elongated Serving Platter in Hand-Painted Ceramic by Jurg Lanrein

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful elongated modernist serving platter was realized by the esteemed artist Jurg Lanrein

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century French Majolica Asparagus Form Centerpiece Vessel
Early 20th Century French Majolica Asparagus Form Centerpiece Vessel

Early 20th Century French Majolica Asparagus Form Centerpiece Vessel

Located in Dallas, TX

tips resembling the vegetable heads, while the body is formed as a gathered bundle, complete with hand

Category

Early 20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 27
Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 27

Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 27

By Bruce McLean

Located in London, GB

screen decal, hand painted by the artist and forms part of a series of 50 unique platters.

Category

2010s English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 36
Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 36

Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 36

By Bruce McLean

Located in London, GB

screen decal, hand painted by the artist and forms part of a series of 50 unique platters.

Category

2010s English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 19
Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 19

Hand Painted Platter with Unique Contemporary Design, Platter 19

By Bruce McLean

Located in London, GB

screen decal, hand painted by the artist and forms part of a series of 50 unique platters.

Category

2010s English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mason's Mandalay Blue Louis Dessert Dish, Blue, Red & Gold Floral, 1813
Large Mason's Mandalay Blue Louis Dessert Dish, Blue, Red & Gold Floral, 1813

Large Mason's Mandalay Blue Louis Dessert Dish, Blue, Red & Gold Floral, 1813

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

is hand-painted, subtle variations in size, gilding, and the depth of blue enhance its uniqueness and

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Imari Charger, C. 1900
Imari Charger, C. 1900

Imari Charger, C. 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 Japanese hand painted Imari charger. The charger is hand painted in an array of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Majolica Serving Dish Set by Schramberg, Teal Glaze, 1920s
Art Nouveau Majolica Serving Dish Set by Schramberg, Teal Glaze, 1920s

Art Nouveau Majolica Serving Dish Set by Schramberg, Teal Glaze, 1920s

By Schramberg Majolica

Located in Uppsala , SE

It is handcrafted in Germany, featuring a vibrant teal glaze with intricate embossed details, showcasing a delicate Lily of the Valley and Forget-Me-Not floral design. Majolica Schra...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Majolica Water Lily Two Plates Villeroy & Boch 1890
Art Nouveau Majolica Water Lily Two Plates Villeroy & Boch 1890

Art Nouveau Majolica Water Lily Two Plates Villeroy & Boch 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Uppsala , SE

Design: It features a water lily pattern with hand-painted yellow water lilies on a vibrant yellow ground

Category

Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Set Germany
Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Set Germany

Art Nouveau Majolica Centerpiece Set Germany

By Maison de l'Art Nouveau

Located in Uppsala , SE

These antique German Majolica plates and central piece likely produced in Zell circa 1890, feature a detailed leaf and fern design with a distinctive Greek key border. Raised relief...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

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Hand Painted Ceramic Platter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hand painted ceramic platter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hand painted ceramic platter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and majolica. Find 459 options for an antique or vintage hand painted ceramic platter now, or shop our selection of 52 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a hand painted ceramic platter — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right hand painted ceramic platter, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hand painted ceramic platter over the years, but those crafted by Albert Thiry, Vallauris and Longchamp are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hand Painted Ceramic Platter?

The average selling price for a hand painted ceramic platter at 1stDibs is $710, while they’re typically $15 on the low end and $57,982 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.