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.
Sterling Silver
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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
$14,950 / 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
$4,250 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Grand Duchess by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
A gently tapered handle leads to a quiet work of rosettes and scrollwork, emphasizing the detail of this pattern. The oval mirror in the center of the handle acknowledges the vanity ...
Sterling Silver
$7,995 / 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
$14,950 / 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
$3,995 / 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
$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
$5,975 / 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
$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
$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
$24,500 / 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
$21,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Madame Royale by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 148 Pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Madame Royale by Durgin sterling silver flatware set, 148 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 12 regular knives, 8 7/8" ...
Sterling Silver
$4,324 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Madame Royale by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 pieces
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Madame Royale by Durgin sterling silver Flatware set, 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 Regular Knives with blunt silverplated blades, 8 5/8" 6 Regular Forks, 7" 6 ...
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
$7,207 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Fashion Lane by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 54 Pcs Scarce
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce "Fashion Lane" by Durgin circa 1955 sterling silver Flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 8 7/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 16 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8...
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
$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
$612,718
H 106.3 in W 66.93 in D 22.45 in
‘Grand Psyche’, Monumental Art Nouveau Mirror by Maison Millet
By Claudius Marioton, Maison Millet
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 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
$546,665 / set
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in
Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
By Henri Picard
Located in PARIS, FR
Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm ...
Marble, Bronze
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
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Chandelier by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain chandelier by Meissen German, late 19th Century Height 118cm, diameter 97cm This magnificent chandelier is an exceptional example of the Rococo styl...
Porcelain
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,1...
Silver
$15,000
H 13.63 in W 11 in D 1 in
Edward F. Caldwell Gothic Style Jeweled Champleve Enamel Antique Folio Cover
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A very rare, fine large Edward F. Caldwell jeweled champleve enamel folio cover in the High Gothic Style. The central panel depicting a King on a white horse holding a large orb with...
Enamel
$129,841Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 23.63 in D 17.52 in
14.7kg SOLID STERLING SILVER 1870 ÉMILE HUGO PARIS WINE CHAMPAGNE CISTERN COOLER
By Emile Hugo
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Important, Museum quality, Solid Silver Paris made Wine or Champagne cistern by Emile Hugo after a desi...
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
$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 Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
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
$245,087
H 11.42 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Antique German Silver Mirror Art Nouveau Marine Centrepiece Hermann Gladenbeck
By Hermann Gladenbeck
Located in London, GB
Antique German Silver Mirror Art Nouveau Marine Centrepiece Hermann Gladenbeck German, c. 1900 Height 29cm, width 80cm, depth 43cm This outstanding antique silver centrepiece is ...
Silver
$1,284,893
H 24.81 in W 51.97 in D 34.26 in
Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Louis XIV style centrepiece by Barnard & Sons English, 1850-53 Dimensions: height 63cm, width 132cm, depth 87cm. This magnificent centrepiece is wrought from s...
Silver
$238,279
H 115.5 in W 62 in D 10 in
19th Century George III Style Carved Mirror after a design by Thomas Johnson
By Thomas Johnson, London 1
Located in London, GB
A George III style carved giltwood mirror After a design by Thomas Johnson Of grandiose proportions, the central oval glass plate built up in a concentric arrangement of mercury ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$128,489
H 105.12 in W 75.99 in D 11.82 in
Large and Finely Carved George II Style Giltwood Mirror, English, circa 1830
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very large and finely carved George II style giltwood mirror. This large and impressive carved giltwood and gesso mirror is over 267 cm (105 inches) high. It is finely carve...
Giltwood
$163,391 / set
H 11.42 in W 27.56 in D 11.42 in
Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner
By Schwarz & Steiner
Located in London, GB
Large antique Austrian silver and glass garniture by Schwarz & Steiner Austrian, Late 19th Century Centrepiece: Height 29cm, width 70cm, depth 29cm Candelabra: Height 39cm, width 2...
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.