Japanese Silver Tray
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique 1890s Japanese Platters and Serveware
Iron
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Centerpieces
Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Tea Sets
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Serving Pieces
Paper
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Tableware
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak
20th Century Japanese Serving Pieces
Silver
20th Century Japanese Taisho Barware
Bamboo
20th Century Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak, Wood
Vintage 1970s Japanese Serving Pieces
Bamboo
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Cane, Teak, Plywood
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware
Wood
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Teak, Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Serving Pieces
Pine
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak, Plywood
20th Century Japanese Taisho Tableware
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Platters and Serveware
Lacquer, Paper
20th Century Japanese Showa Tableware
Wood
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Tableware
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Tableware
Copper
1990s Japanese Organic Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tableware
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Japanese Hollywood Regency Barware
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Tableware
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Platters and Serveware
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Platters and Serveware
Ceramic, Porcelain
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Teak, Bentwood
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Centerpieces
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu, Silver Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Platters and Serveware
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Serving Pieces
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Platters and Serveware
Other
Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware
Porcelain, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Mahogany, Paint, Glass
Antique 19th Century French Centerpieces
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Antiquities
Silver
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Walnut, Cork
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware
Paint, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Wood, Fruitwood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Serving Pieces
Satinwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Teak, Cork
Antique 1860s French Japonisme Centerpieces
Enamel, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Welsh Chinoiserie Serving Pieces
Metal
Vintage 1960s Japanese Platters and Serveware
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Silver, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Oak
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Barware
Plastic, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Tea Sets
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Stoneware
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Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The best way to tell if a tray is pure silver depends on what you mean by pure. It is very unlikely that any tray would be made of 100% pure silver. Generally, the highest purity of silver used to produce serveware is fine silver, which is 99.9% pure silver but still contains trace amounts of other metals. Sterling silver is much more commonly used to make trays and is 92.5% pure. To find out if your tray is made of fine silver, look for hallmarks that indicate its materials. Different countries employ varying silver hallmark systems, so research the marking using trusted online resources on your tray to determine its meaning. Alternatively, if by pure you mean solid silver that isn't plated, try placing a magnet near your tray. A strong attraction indicates that your tray features a thin layer of silver plating over a magnetic base metal. Should you need assistance identifying your tray, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you with the process. Find a wide range of silver trays on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To know if a silver tray is valuable, search the piece for markings that indicate the maker and materials. You can compare these markings to images found on trusted online resources to determine what type of silver the tray is and who produced it, and then research what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Generally, sterling silver and fine silver items fetch higher prices than silverplate. However, the maker, type and condition of a tray will also impact its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also perform a valuation for you. Shop an assortment of silver trays on 1stDibs.
- Are silver trays worth anything?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Yes, some silver trays are worth something. If your tray is solid silver rather than silver plate, you can sell it on the scrap market and get the going rate for sterling or fine silver precious metals. Some trays may be worth more due to their age, style, maker and condition. Some makers that collectors often focus on include Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co., Cristofle, Buccellati, Reed & Barton and Gorham. To get a rough idea of how much your tray may be worth, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of silver trays.
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