$4,430 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vision by international sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. This set includes: 6 knives, 8 1/2
Sterling Silver
$12,640 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 Pieces Modern
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in
Sterling Silver
$14,250 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Modern
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in
Sterling Silver
Vision' Sterling Flatware by Ronald Hayes Pearson for Pearson
By International Silver, Ronald Hayes Pearson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A service for twelve (12), of sculptural, Vision flatware in sterling created by the artist and
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 1 in Dm 1 in
AWARD WINNING International RONALD PEARSON Sterling 1961 Vision Flatware 96pcs
By Ronald Hayes Pearson, International Silver
Located in New York, NY
A fine vintage 1961 sterling silver flatware set by International Silver of Meriden, CT, in the
Sterling Silver
International Silver "Vision" Flatware Service for Twenty-Four by Ronald Pearson
By International Silver, Ronald Hayes Pearson
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Sterling "Vision" Flatware Service for 24 people designed by Ronald Pearson for
Sterling Silver
Set of Ronald Pearson International "Vision"Sterling Flatware
Located in New York, NY
Service for 8 includes,8 Dinner knives,8 Dinner forks,8 Salad Forks,8 Butter Knives,8 Soup Spoons,8 teaspoons,1 Olive fork
Silver
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
A set of vintage Mid-Century Modern International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 48 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
A set of vintage International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
VISION BY INTERNATIONAL Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 96 Pieces Modernism
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
A set for 12 vintage International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Mid-Century Modern 32 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern vision by international sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. Great starter
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 44 Pieces, Modern
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
A set of vintage International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Vision International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, Mid-Century Modern
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in 1961. This
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 62 Pcs Mod
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson, patented in
Sterling Silver
20 Piece Set of Ronald Pearson "Vision" International Sterling Flatware
By Ronald Hayes Pearson, International Silver
Located in Toledo, OH
An unusual Mid-Century 20 piece sterling flatware set by International Silver first introduced in
Sterling Silver
Ronald Pearson "Vision" Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware - Large Set
By Ronald Hayes Pearson, International Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set, "Vision" pattern, designed by Ronald Pearson for The
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces Modern
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Vision International Sterling Flatware Set by Ronald Pearson for 12-75 Pieces
By Ronald Pearson, International Silver
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage set of Mid-Century Modern International Sterling Silver flatware in the pattern Vision
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
International Silver Flatware Service "Vision " by Ron Pearson
Located in Chicago, IL
This is the Vision pattern designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson for International Silver. It is
Sterling Silver
$3,757 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 30 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 30 pieces. This set includes: Six knives, 9 1/4", six forks, 7 1/4", six salad forks, 6 1/2", six teaspoons, 6", six cr...
Sterling Silver
$57,370
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
$1,500 / set
H 0.5 in W 0.75 in D 9.25 in
Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt
By Lunt Silver
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous twenty-two piece set of sterling silver and ebony nylon "Contrast" flatware by Lunt Silver Co.., circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the...
Sterling Silver
Arne Jacobsen AJ Flatware Set for 8
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Full Service for eight consisting of 8/ 8 piece place settings and 13 additional serving pieces. Original fitted Mahogany Box Original invoice and advertisement included.
Stainless Steel
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
$4,866 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful, heirloom quality Wedgwood by International sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 3/4". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 1/...
Sterling Silver
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$4,553
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypres by Tias Eckhoff Cutlery Set for 8 Persons
By Georg Jensen, Tias Eckhoff
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Georg Jensen silver Denmark Cypres cutlery set for 8 persons in sterling silver designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1952. The set includes: 8 dining knives, length 22.3 cm 8 dining fork...
Sterling Silver
$346,627
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$415,952
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$1,900,000
H 9 in W 2 in D 2 in
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn
By Colin Burn
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pearl Royale" Platinum Sculpture 9' x 2' in Edition of 3 by Colin Burn Pure Platinum, Diamond & Pearl Sculpture Limited Edition - 3 Only Edition: Artist Proof 1/1 NOTE: pr...
Platinum
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.