NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Fish Flatware Set Art Deco 8 Piece
By Oneida
Located in New York, NY
1990s silver plated steel eight piece used fish knife and fork set. Made by Oneida. This item is
Silver Plate, Steel
$1,100 / set
H 7 in W 2 in D 1 in
183 Pieces Of French Chambly Flatware From Hotel Plaza Athenee New York
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Chambly flatware from the Hotel Plaza Athenee in New York. Not all pieces are marked.
Stainless Steel
Christofle Art Deco Hotel Silver Flatware Set & Ladle, c. 1930's
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Hotel silver flatware set of 17 pieces made in the late 1930's in France by Christofle. Classic
Silver Plate
Waldorf Astoria Hotel Sambonet Butter Knife Flatware Set
Located in New York, NY
High quality stainless steel used butter knife flatware gift set. Made by Sambonet in their Imagine
Stainless Steel
Raymor 1950s Black Wire Serving Stand and Bowl
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Raymor two-tiered black wire serving stand with handle, with matching circular pedestal bowl. Bowl measures 6 inches height x 14 inches diameter.
Metal
$490 / set
H 3.5 in W 2.75 in D 1.13 in
Lot of Deer, Rabbit & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of 14 Putz stick-legged Deers, Bunny Rabbits, Fox and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene or paradise yard garden figures. As...
Composition
Sold|$1,250
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
"Compact" Ceramic Tea Set by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramica Franco Pozzi, 1960s
By Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Milan, IT
"Compact" tea set by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramica Franco Pozzi. Set composed by one pitcher, six cups with plates, tea pot and sugar box. The set was distinguished for Compasso d'Or...
Ceramic
Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Candy Container Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Very characterful representation and expressive in its appearance. Velvet dust cover as clothing. Was probably a candy container, but the...
Composition
Duncan & Scobbie Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional set...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Teak Vitrine Display Cabinet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Mid-Century Modern teak and glass display case vitrine with interior glass shelves. Brass fish accent escutcheon on the lock. The vertical measurements of the interior shelves from...
Glass, Teak
Unavailable|$9,700
H 74.02 in W 136.23 in D 24.81 in
Large Italian Mirrored Wardrobe in Walnut with Mirror Panels
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wardrobe, walnut burl and veneer, mirrored glass, glass, brass, Italy, 1950s A beautiful and luxurious Italian wardrobe or very large cabinet. With its seven doors this wardrobe has...
Brass
$1,209
H 29.14 in W 77.17 in D 29.93 in
Midcentury Sofa or Daybed designed by Miroslav Navratil, 1960s.
By Interiér Praha, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- very iconic sofa - adjustable - confortable - rare colored
Fabric, Wood
$8,900
H 55.12 in Dm 21.66 in
Counterweight Pendant Light by J.T. Kalmar, Josef Frank, Brass Wicker, 1950s
By Josef Hoffmann, Josef Frank, Haus & Garten, Svenskt Tenn, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A rare and fantastic height adjustable brass counter balance pendant lamp with a wicker lampshade model 'Kugel-Dreierzug' no. 2514 by J.T. Kalmar manufactured in midcentury in 1950s....
Brass
$296Sale Price|50% Off
H 14.57 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.
Metal
12 Exceptional Steuben Baluster Water Goblets c1940 American
By Steuben Glass
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1940, by the Steuben Glass Works, Corning, NY. Known as the #7877 baluster stem, this is the most coveted of all modernist glasses. Intended as a water glass, today these gobl...
Crystal
$460
H 11.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Santa Claus Belsnickel Wax Candle German Christmas 1930s or older
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German Belsnickle / Santa Claus Candle. Was probably made before World War two in Germany. Scattered wear due to age. It is made of wax and is hand-painted. Nice addition...
Other
Beautiful Santa Claus Figure Vintage German Christmas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare "walking" Santa figure with a tree in his hand. Nice beard and moveable arms. Glitter on the ground symbolized the snow. Velvet clothing. Not a candy container, but one of the...
Composition
$4,600 / set
H 7.5 in Dm 3 in
Extensive Collection of Baccarat Cut Crystal Stemware, Red Wines and White Wines
Located in Buchanan, MI
Extensive collection of Baccarat cut crystal stemware, red wines and white wines. In good condition overall; three larger and four smaller, each with small chip to rim which could b...
Crystal
Elegant Mid 20th Century Silver Plated Biscuit Barrel on Tray
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver plated biscuit barrel on a tray. The tray and the barrel are marked, but the marks are very small, maker unknown. Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1960. ...
Silver Plate
$49
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in
Hot Wheels Classic Redline Era: Hot Wheels - Birth of the Redline Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hot Wheels Classic Redline Era: Hot Wheels - Birth of the Redline Hardcover Book. Angelo Von Bogart Penguin, Aug 31, 2009 - Antiques & Collectibles - 224 pages Combining candy-colore...
Paper
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.
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