IKEA "Fiesta" eight-person dinner cutlery set in stainless steel and plastic
Located in København, Copenhagen
IKEA "Fiesta" eight-person retro dinner cutlery set in stainless steel and light pink plastic. 24 pieces.
Stainless Steel
Adolph Tischler Nth Modernist Flatware Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Nth" Model stainless steel modernist flatware set, designed by Adolph Tischler, American, circa 1967. This is a six piece set for six people, 36 pieces total. They are constructed o...
Stainless Steel
Set of Dansk Stainless Flatware
By Dansk
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of Dansk flatware. The set consist of (8) teaspoons (8) tablespoons (8) knives . ...
Metal
Mid Century Dalia Spain "Picasso" Flatware Set, 82 Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
82 piece set of mid-century flatware from the "Picasso" collection by Dalia Spain. Set includes: - 13 Dinner Forks - 11 Salad Forks - 12 Dinner Spoons - 25 Dessert Spoons - 11 Lunch...
Stainless Steel
$360 / set
H 5.91 in Dm 0.79 in
Folke Arström for Gense, Sweden. Twelve-person "Focus De Luxe" lunch cutlery set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Folke Arström for Gense, Sweden. A twelve-person "Focus De Luxe" lunch cutlery set. Swedish design. Stainless steel and plastic. 2013. Marked. In good condition, with some cracks in ...
Stainless Steel
Tias Eckhoff for Lundtofte, Denmark. Five-person "Opus" dinner cutlery set.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Tias Eckhoff for Lundtofte, Denmark. A complete five-person "Opus" dinner cutlery set. Stainless steel and black plastic. From the 1960s. Marked. In excellent condition with minor si...
Stainless Steel
$200 / set
H 3.94 in Dm 0.79 in
Nedda El-Asmar, Gense. 'Appetize' six hors doeuvre forks. Stainless steel
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nedda El-Asmar for Gense. "Appetize". Six hors doeuvre forks. 21st century. Made of stainless steel. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: L 10.0 cm x W 2.0 cm. Nedda El-Asmar s...
Stainless Steel
$1,194 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Designer Mixed Stainless Steel Flatware Set #5 Service 44 Pieces Modern Unused
Located in Big Bend, WI
Awesome high quality Modern designer patterns in a unique mixed (harlequin) stainless steel flatware service for 8 - 44 pieces total. This set includes one 5-piece place setting (1...
Stainless Steel
Signe Persson-Melin, Nilsjohan / Gense. "Zig-Zag" dinner cutlery set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Signe Persson-Melin for Nilsjohan / Gense. A complete six-person "Zig-Zag" dinner cutlery set. In stainless steel and white plastic. From the 1970s/80s. In excellent condition with m...
Stainless Steel
Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people. Stainless steel.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people consisting of six knives and six forks. Stainless steel. Late 20th century. In perfect condition. Like new. Knife: L 20.0 cm. Fork: L 20.0 cm.
Stainless Steel
$800 / set
H 8.27 in Dm 0.79 in
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Six-person dinner set. 30 pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Six-person dinnerware set consisting of six dinner forks, six dinner knives, six tablespoons, six coffee spoons, and six fruit knives. ...
Brass
$3,200 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Classique by Dansk Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 pc New Dinner
By Dansk
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classique by Dansk estate Stainless Steel Flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 8 5/8" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6 1/2" 12 Place ...
Stainless Steel
$1,317 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Eva Solo #02 by Tools Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 4 Service 16 Pcs New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eva Solo #02 by Eva Solo Design by Tools Stainless Steel Flatware set, 16 pieces. This set includes: 4 Dinner Knives, 8 3/8" 4 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 4 Teaspoons / Coffee Spoons, 5" 4...
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian designer. Large and complete six-person dinner service.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Scandinavian designer. Large and complete six-person dinner service in handcrafted hammered brass. High-quality craftsmanship. 48 pieces consisting of six dinner forks, six dinner kn...
Brass
$410 / set
H 8.67 in Dm 0.79 in
Signe Persson-Melin for Nilsjohan / Gense. "Zig-Zag" dinner cutlery set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Signe Persson-Melin for Nilsjohan / Gense. A complete six-person "Zig-Zag" dinner cutlery set. In stainless steel and white plastic. From the 1970s/80s. In excellent condition with m...
Stainless Steel
$360 / set
H 7.88 in Dm 0.79 in
Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people. Stainless steel. Late 20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people consisting of six knives and six forks. Stainless steel. Late 20th century. In perfect condition. Appears unused. Knife: L 20.0 cm. Fork: L...
Stainless Steel
Scandia, Hackman, Finland, Set of Six Stainless Steel Seafood Cutlery
Located in København, Copenhagen
KAJ FRANCK "SCANDIA" for Hackman, Finland. Set of six stainless steel seafood cutlery. Modernist design. Approx. 1960s. The stamp. Perfect condition. Measurements: L 20.7 cm.
Stainless Steel
Set of Six Wedgwood Yellow Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Wedgwood yellow plates. Six vintage creamware shallow bowls/plates in "Cane" yellow with impressed and stamped marks for Wedgwood. England, 1955. Dimensions: 8.13" diame...
Creamware
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage coastal box is beautifully encrusted with an array of natural shells, creating a stunning, textured surface that captures the essence of beachside charm. Perfect as a de...
Shell, Wood
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose upholstered seat cushions with rope turned trim and fringed base. Dimensions: 87” wide ...
Velvet, Wood
Hand-Carved Alabaster Sconces, Jugendstil, Sweden, Circa 1915
Located in New York, NY
Sweeping curves and creamy stone the color of custard, give a dreamy, soft ambiance to your interior.
Alabaster
Mazzega Pendant with Glass Murano Bicolore , Italy, 1970
By AVMazzega, Mazzega
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Mazzega pendant, bicolore of glass Murano with structure. The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design. This unique Mazzega glob...
Murano Glass
Art Deco Pendant Light by Loys Lucha, Frosted Glass, France, Circa 1930
By Loys Lucha
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco Two-Light Flower Pendant Light by Loys Lucha, Frosted Glass, France, circa 1930 This superb Art Deco period pendant light with a molded, frosted, octagonal glass bowl featu...
Metal
$2,059 / set
H 6.1 in W 11.6 in D 5.8 in
Rare Pair of Midcentury Modern, Alabaster & Brass Wall Sconces / Fixtures
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare design and practical size, set of alabaster wall sconces. This identical pair of excellent quality and superb condition sconces could be your perfect lighting solution. We...
Alabaster, Brass
$32,932Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 78.75 in Dm 70.87 in
Shell Bed for Little Girl Bedroom Nacre Painted
Located in Paris, FR
Shell bed for little girl bedroom. Made in fiberglass, nacre painted. Inside, it contains LEDs lighting. Only the mattress is included. Bedcover and eiderdown pillows not included.
Fiberglass
$10,066 / set
H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 7.29 in
1 Pair of high quality Art Déco Wall lamps. Design J.E.Ruhlmann. France 1920s.
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Köln, NW
One pair of high quality Art Déco wall lamps. France. 1990s. The Design is by Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann. France 1920s. Comparable model: Lit: RUHLMANN Master of Art Déco by Florence Ca...
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
IKEA "Grimsö" Table Lamp in Steel and Leather, Adjusteble Arm, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
A table lamp model “Grimsö” by IKEA, produced in the late 20th century. Constructed in steel with a leather-wrapped central column, the design combines industrial materials with a so...
Steel
Vintage Dishware St Clement Ceramic Large Service Pottery 66 Pcs, France
By Saint-Clément
Located in Bastogne, BE
S’Clement (France) Dishware in glazed porcelain in a shade of brown, from light brown to black with high glaze finish. Very beautiful french dishware set. The service includes: 1 ...
Ceramic
Vintage Handmade Braided Macramé Pendant Light Fixture, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
This exquisite pendant lamp features a handmade braided macramé lampshade in warm, natural brown tones, beautifully accented with brown wooden beads. It includes a socket compatibl...
Jute, Wood, Plastic
Boho Chic Wicker Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very simple wicker tray with handles. Perfect for breakfast and coffee in bed. Add some Boho Chic style to your home.
Wicker
IKEA, Lounge Chair, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and floral printed fabric lounge chair produced by IKEA, Sweden, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.25"H x 23.25"W x 30.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Height (inc...
Fabric, Birch
Art Deco Style Vendome Bed: Scalloped Mohair Velvet Headboard
Located in New York, NY
The Vendome bed is a regal masterpiece, boasting a charming headboard adorned with exquisite handcrafted deep channel tufting, reminiscent of lustrous pearls. This majestic piece not...
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
$2,700 / set
H 10 in Dm 10 in
1970s Space Age Ceramic Tableware Set 'La Boule' by Villeroy & Boch, Germany
By Villeroy & Boch, Helen von Boch
Located in North Miami, FL
1970s Space Age avant-garde colorful ceramic tableware 19 pieces set 'La Boule' designed by Helen von Boch for Villeroy & Boch, Germany By: Helen von Boch, Villeroy & Boch Material:...
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
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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