Iris & New Art by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Nouveau 167 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb IRIS & NEW ART BY DURGIN sterling silver Flatware set, 167 pieces in large fitted vintage chest.
Sterling Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Iris by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau 98 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Iris by Durgin sterling silver Flatware set, 98 pieces.
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Iris by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 143 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Iris by Durgin-Gorham is lavishly decorated and wonderfully heavy, circa 1900.
Sterling Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Dinner Service 60 pc Ornate
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Lily by Whiting: 1 Dinner Knife - 9 1/4", 1 Dinner Fork - 7 5/8", 1 Salad Fork - 6", 1 Teaspoon - 5 7/8", 1 Flat Handle Butter Spreader - 5 3/4", 1 Place Soup Sp...
Sterling Silver
$16,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Colfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 130 pcs S Mono
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Colfax sterling silver flatware pattern that showcases the artistry and skill of Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware originally issued in 1922. With its fine pearl and bead border an...
Sterling Silver
$19,404 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner "S" Mono
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 dinner size knives (silver plate blunt blades) 10", 12 dinner size forks 7 5/8", 12 regular knives (silver plate blunt blades) 8 5/8", 12 regular forks 7", 12 salad forks 5 7/8",...
Sterling Silver
$4,359 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 34 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wellington by Durgin sterling silver flatware set, 34 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 7/8", eight forks, 7", eight salad forks, 5 7/8", eight teaspoons, 5 5/8", two ...
Sterling Silver
$7,900 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Louis XV by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 Pc Rare in Fitted Box
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Louis XV by Durgin, circa 1891, sterling silver Flatware set - 54 pieces (plus 12 Mother of Pearl handle knives). This set includes: 12 Mother of Pearl handle Knives, 8" 12 ...
Sterling Silver
$9,000 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set of 72 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Timeless heirloom quality Chatham by Durgin sterling silver flatware set, 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 salad forks, 6 1/8". 12 teaspoons, 5 ...
Sterling Silver
$6,558 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
D'Orleans by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 55 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
D'Orleans by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 55 pieces. This set includes 8 knives, 9 3/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 flat handle butter spreaders, 6" ...
Sterling Silver
$6,495 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Royal Dynasty by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 54 Pieces
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Royal Dynasty by Kirk Stieff sterling silver flatware set of 54 piece set, in excellent condition. This ornate, beautiful pattern is well made and heavy. This set includes: E...
Sterling Silver
$7,110 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lenox by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 63 pcs R monogram
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lenox by Durgin sterling silver flatware set - 63 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives with blunt stainless blades, 8 1/2" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Ice...
Sterling Silver
$29,500 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
#19 by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 212 Pieces Dinner Deco
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Art Deco "Number Nineteen" by Durgin, circa 1916-1952, sterling silver flatware set, 212 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size fork...
Sterling Silver
$18,500 / set
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Renaissance by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Renaissance by Dominick and Haff flatware set, 95 pieces. This scarce figural pattern features a Renaissance Man's face on the handle and on the back of the soon bowl - in ...
Sterling Silver
$10,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Empire by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 52 pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Empire by Durgin sterling silver flatware set - 52 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1895 and features a crown above a central cartouche. This set includes:...
Sterling Silver
$13,156 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Colfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 113 pcs H Mono
By Durgin-Gorham 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Colfax sterling silver flatware pattern that showcases the artistry and skill of Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware originally issued in 1922. With its fine pearl and bead border an...
Sterling Silver
$17,500 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 146 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wellington by Durgin sterling silver flatware set, 146 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8", 12 forks, 7", 12 salad forks, 5 7/8", 12 teaspoons, 5 5/8", 12 gumbo soup s...
Sterling Silver
$12,900 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Majestic by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 74 pieces Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare multi-motif floral Majestic by Alvin circa 1900 sterling Silver flatware set - 74 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 7/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Regul...
Sterling Silver
$52,113 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 131 Pieces Dinner Rare
By Unger
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Douvaine sterling pattern was said to be named after the small Resort City "Douvaine" in France at the Swiss Border. This figural Art Nouveau pattern features a stylized dolphin ...
Sterling Silver
$24,500 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Number 10 by Dominick Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 159 Pcs Dinner
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner size number 10 (ten) by Dominick & Haff sterling silver dinner size flatware set with massive weight dinner forks, 159 pieces. A beautiful chrysanthemum pattern. Th...
Sterling Silver
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
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
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
By Wedgwood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...
Gold
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
$608,312
H 106.3 in W 66.93 in D 22.45 in
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Maison Millet, Claudius Marioton
Located in London, GB
‘Grand Psyche’, monumental Art Nouveau mirror by Maison Millet French, c. 1900 Height 270cm, width 170cm, depth 57cm This exquisite antique mirror was crafted around 1900 by the e...
Bronze, Ormolu
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
$405,465
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
Steuben Amethyst Hand Blown Optic Rib Plates & Stemware Service for 12
By Steuben Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
What an amazing collection of Steuben's hand blown amethyst crystal dinner service for 12! All hand blown in the more desirable form of optic ribbing that gives each piece a special ...
Crystal
$120,000
H 1 in Dm 9 in
Large English Porcelain Imari Pattern Dessert and Tea Service, Spode, circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
Iron-red uppercase Spode mark and pattern 2213. Richly painted in the Imari palette and enriched in pale-blue, green and gold with flowering shrubs and a tree, the border with altern...
Porcelain
$608,197
H 13.98 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
Art Nouveau Silver, Crystal, and Pate De Verre Table Centrepiece by Falize
By Falize Frères
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau silver, crystal, and pate de verre table centrepiece by Falize, French, 1902 Measures: Height 35.5cm, width 150cm, depth 52cm This exceptional piece demonstrates the...
Crystal, Silver
$30,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Antique Tiffany Renaissance Sterling Silver Dinner Set for 12
By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. This set comprises 156 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 12 dinner forks (8), 12 salad fo...
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$75,000 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 416 Pc Chest
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provenance: This set was owned by then president of the Historic Broadmoor Resort, Charles L. Tutt II, for his home in Colorado Springs. That home was given to the Colorado College a...
Sterling Silver
$88,691 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
The incredible multi-motif Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of Olympian ...
Sterling Silver
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.