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Valenti Gold Plated Wild Boar / Pig Mid Century Carving Set, Spain, c. 1970
Valenti Gold Plated Wild Boar / Pig Mid Century Carving Set, Spain, c. 1970

Valenti Gold Plated Wild Boar / Pig Mid Century Carving Set, Spain, c. 1970

By Valenti

Located in London, GB

The handles of both the knife and fork are also gold-plated. They are both stamped ‘Valenti’, while the stainless steel blade of the knife is also etched ‘Valenti’.

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Butcher Blocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Reed & Barton 'Maid of Honor' service for 8
Art Deco Reed & Barton 'Maid of Honor' service for 8

Art Deco Reed & Barton 'Maid of Honor' service for 8

By Reed & Barton

Located in Sharon, CT

Plus 8 more tea spoons. 42 pieces, with box ( 16"x11.5"x5.5"). 8 French Hollow Handled Knifes, 8 Dinner Forks, 8 Soup Spoons, 16 Tea Spoons, A Sugar Shell Spoon and Knife.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 237 pcs Dinner Huge
Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 237 pcs Dinner Huge

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 237 pcs Dinner Huge

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives w/ old french stainless blades, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Luncheon Knives w/ blunt silverplated blades, 8 1/2" 12 Luncheon Fo...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Fish Serving Set, Joseph Gloster Late 19th c.
Victorian Silver Fish Serving Set, Joseph Gloster Late 19th c.

Victorian Silver Fish Serving Set, Joseph Gloster Late 19th c.

Located in Worcester, GB

The set is presented in its original fitted case, lined in blue silk and velvet. Knife length: 28 cm Fork length: 22 cm Total silver weight: 186.3 grams Condition: Very good over...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Golden Wheat by Unknown Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 106 piece
Golden Wheat by Unknown Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 106 piece

Golden Wheat by Unknown Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 106 piece

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 21 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 3/8" 12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 7/8...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people, late 20th C.
Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people, late 20th C.

Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people, late 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Appears unused. Knife: L 20.0 cm. Fork: L 20.0 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people. Stainless steel.
Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people. Stainless steel.

Gense, Sweden. Fish cutlery for six people. Stainless steel.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Like new. Knife: L 20.0 cm. Fork: L 20.0 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive antique Fiddle pattern silver cutlery set. Dimensions Table knife 24.6cm/9.7' Table fork 20.1c...

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique  Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century
Antique  Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The set comprises : 1 medium carving knife 1 medium serving fork 1 large carving knife 1 large serving fork 1 knife sharpener 1 fish serving knife 1 fish serving fork Condition: In ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service for Six Persons
Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service for Six Persons

Antique Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service for Six Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert service for six persons consists of six fruit knives and six fruit forks. The impressive sabre...

Category

Antique 1890s English More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trinita' Sterling Flatware by Hjordis Haugaard for Nils Cohr, 1960
Trinita' Sterling Flatware by Hjordis Haugaard for Nils Cohr, 1960

Trinita' Sterling Flatware by Hjordis Haugaard for Nils Cohr, 1960

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Place setting includes: dinner knife, dinner fork, salad fork, soup spoon and dessert spoon.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons

By William Eaton

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Dessert knife 22.1cm/8.7". Dessert fork 17.7cm/7". Dessert spoon 17.6cm/6.9".

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service

Victorian Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service

By Henry Atkin

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Each mother of pearl knife and fork is fitted to the fine and impressive original hinged rose wood canteen box with a lift up lid and two lift out trays.

Category

Antique 1840s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham American Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 77 Pieces
Gorham American Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 77 Pieces

Gorham American Modernist Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 77 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This set features: 12 dinner size forks 9 luncheon/dessert forks 12 dinner size spoons 15 teaspoons 12 dinner size knives 8 luncheon knives + 1 with a pointy tip 2 large soup spoons ...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

ONEIDA COMMUNITY Coronation Hampton Court 49 pieces tableware for 6 person
ONEIDA COMMUNITY Coronation Hampton Court 49 pieces tableware for 6 person

ONEIDA COMMUNITY Coronation Hampton Court 49 pieces tableware for 6 person

By Oneida

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

ONEIDA COMMUNITY Coronation Hampton Court 49 pieces table ware for 6 person plus a lot of serving pieces 6 knifes 6 spoons , tea spoons , mocha spoons 6 forks 3 are slightly smaller...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Cased 24-Piece Dessert Service
Antique English Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Cased 24-Piece Dessert Service

Antique English Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Cased 24-Piece Dessert Service

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fully hallmarked to the side of the knife and the neck of the fork, and to both at the ferrules.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gio Ponti mid-century cutlery sets for 6, Arthur Krupp, 42 pieces each, 3 sets
Gio Ponti mid-century cutlery sets for 6, Arthur Krupp, 42 pieces each, 3 sets

Gio Ponti mid-century cutlery sets for 6, Arthur Krupp, 42 pieces each, 3 sets

By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp

Located in London, Fitzrovia

so all together, a rare large Arthur Krupp set, designed by Gio Ponti as are all the Arthur Krupp silver plated tureens, tea and coffee sets etc... from the Belfiore. these would mak...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 278 pcs Dinner
Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 278 pcs Dinner

Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 278 pcs Dinner

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 18 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 18 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 18 Regular Knives, 9" 18 Regular Forks, 7" 36 Teaspoons, 6" 18 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/8" 18 Place Soup ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces
1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces

1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces

Located in Brescia, IT

Gottingen Italy, 1970 Steel Inox Modernist design Very good condiction, light surface scratches spoon: 20x5x1 cm fork: 20x2.5x1 cm knife: 21x2x0.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Tableware

Materials

Steel

America by Schiavon Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set Service 62 Pcs Italy
America by Schiavon Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set Service 62 Pcs Italy

America by Schiavon Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set Service 62 Pcs Italy

By Schiavon

Located in Big Bend, WI

America by Schiavon This pattern is reminiscent of the pattern Bernadotte by Georg Jensen. The dinner knife and fork are extra large, European size, impressive!

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A collection of old silver cutlery, six pieces. Late 19th C.
A collection of old silver cutlery, six pieces. Late 19th C.

A collection of old silver cutlery, six pieces. Late 19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

A collection of old silver cutlery consisting of a fruit knife, a fish knife, two sardine forks and two long forks - One fork in twisted bone.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Paintings

Materials

Silver

Vintage Danish Deeredge Sheffield England Carving Cutlery Sert Firth
Vintage Danish Deeredge Sheffield England Carving Cutlery Sert Firth

Vintage Danish Deeredge Sheffield England Carving Cutlery Sert Firth

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Dimensions: Large Knife - 13 inches long Smaller Knife - 11 inches long Fork - 10 inches long Location: Van Nuys, CA

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Italia 800 Silver Child's Cutlery Set in Case, Mid-20th Century
Italia 800 Silver Child's Cutlery Set in Case, Mid-20th Century

Italia 800 Silver Child's Cutlery Set in Case, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A charming three-piece Italian child’s cutlery set, crafted in 800 silver, comprising a spoon, fork, and knife in an elegant neoclassical pattern with delicate beaded and gadrooned d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Period Russian Silver (.840)- Mounted Fish Serving Set -Service for 12
Edwardian Period Russian Silver (.840)- Mounted Fish Serving Set -Service for 12

Edwardian Period Russian Silver (.840)- Mounted Fish Serving Set -Service for 12

Located in New York, NY

The serving fork is 9 3/4 inches long x 1 inch deep; the fish serving knife is 10 1/2 inches long x 1 inch deep.

Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Meat carving service set from 1900, 3 pieces silver, Paris
Meat carving service set from 1900, 3 pieces silver, Paris

Meat carving service set from 1900, 3 pieces silver, Paris

Located in Paris, FR

The set includes a lever fork (also known as a "trident à gigot" in french), a carving knife, and a gigot holder.

Category

20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Cut Steel, Silver

Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons

Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons

By Georg Jensen

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This canteen of cutlery consists of 48 pieces: Basic Service: 6 Table knife 6 Table fork 6 Soup spoon 6 Dessert knife 6 Dessert fork 6 Dessert spoon 6 Teaspoon Additiona...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 66 pcs
Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 66 pcs

Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 66 pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 1/2" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 5/8" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 5/8"...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brushed brass for four people.
Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brushed brass for four people.

Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brushed brass for four people.

Located in København, Copenhagen

In perfect condition. Knife: 21.5 cm. Dinner fork: Length 20.5 cm. Tablespoon: Length 20.5 cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Tableware

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People By V.C. Dub for A. Einspinner, 1915
Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People By V.C. Dub for A. Einspinner, 1915

Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People By V.C. Dub for A. Einspinner, 1915

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Inside, there is a dealer's signature in gold lettering, two rotating hooks on the front as fasteners and fold-down handles on the sides. 173 Pieces in total: 1st Compartment: 12 ...

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 81 Pieces
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 81 Pieces

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 81 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 8 DINNER SIZE KNIVES, 9 3/4" 8 DINNER SIZE FORKS, 7 3/4" 8 LUNCHEON KNIVES, 9" 8 LUNCHEON FORKS, 7 1/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/8" 8 TEASPOONS, 6" 8 HOLLOW HANDLE BUTT...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Fish Servers by William Hutton & Sons
Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Fish Servers by William Hutton & Sons

Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Fish Servers by William Hutton & Sons

By Edward Hutton, William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver fish servers - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection This exceptional pair of ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Six-person dinner flatware set in brass. Swedish design.
Six-person dinner flatware set in brass. Swedish design.

Six-person dinner flatware set in brass. Swedish design.

Located in København, Copenhagen

In perfect condition. Knife: L 22.5 cm. Fork: L 22.0 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Tableware

Materials

Brass

Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 131 Pieces Dinner Rare
Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 131 Pieces Dinner Rare

Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 131 Pieces Dinner Rare

By Unger

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives w/ Blunt silverplated blades, 9 3/8" 11 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"...

Category

20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of dinner flatware in brass for four people.
Set of dinner flatware in brass for four people.

Set of dinner flatware in brass for four people.

Located in København, Copenhagen

In perfect condition. Knife: L 22.5 cm. Fork: L 22.0 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Tableware

Materials

Brass

Set of four-person dinner flatware in brass. Swedish design.
Set of four-person dinner flatware in brass. Swedish design.

Set of four-person dinner flatware in brass. Swedish design.

Located in København, Copenhagen

In perfect condition. Knife: L 22.5 cm. Fork: L 22.0 cm.

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Tableware

Materials

Brass

Hamilton aka Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 77 pcs
Hamilton aka Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 77 pcs

Hamilton aka Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 77 pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 12 Knives with French stainless blades, 9 3/8" 12 Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8" 12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders,...

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brass for four people. 21st C.
Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brass for four people. 21st C.

Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brass for four people. 21st C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

In perfect condition. Knife: 21.5 cm. Dinner fork: Length 20.5 cm. Tablespoon: Length 20.5 cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Tableware

Materials

Brass

Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brushed brass for four people. 21st C.
Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brushed brass for four people. 21st C.

Lagerhaus, Sweden. Dinner set in brushed brass for four people. 21st C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

In perfect condition. Knife: 21.5 cm. Dinner fork: Length 20.5 cm. Tablespoon: Length 20.5 cm.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Tableware

Materials

Brass

Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 Pieces
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 Pieces

Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9 1/4" 8 FORKS, 7 1/4" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 8 TEASPOONS, 6" 1 CHEESE SERVER W/STAINLESS BLADE, 6 1/2" 1 GRAVY LADLE, 6 1/4" 1 SERVING SPOON, 8 1/2" 1 ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel
Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel

Art Deco Christofle Boreal Silver Plated Fish Serving Set Design Luc Lanel

By Luc Lanel, Christofle

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A true classic for any table setting and a must-have for collectors of fine Christofle pieces. Length knife: ca. 26cm Length fork: ca. 22.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Stainless Steel Barware by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils
Stainless Steel Barware by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

Stainless Steel Barware by OPI Milano for Cini & Nils

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fine group of sculptural and impeccably crafted brushed steel barware, consisting of openers, ice tongs, a stirrer, knife and serving fork.

Category

20th Century Italian Barware

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cutlery Set by Elkington & Co
Art Deco Sterling Silver Cutlery Set by Elkington & Co

Art Deco Sterling Silver Cutlery Set by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware. Dimensions: Table knife: 24 cm / 9.4" Table fork: 20.3 cm / 8" Soup s...

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Stratus Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze
Stratus Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze

Stratus Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze

$1,590 / set

H 9.06 in W 1.97 in D 1.19 in

Stratus Set of 2 Pieces in Silver Bronze or Gold Bronze

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 2 pieces in silver bronze or gold bronze Set of 2 pieces (table forks/fish, table knife or meat/fish knife) in silver bronze 35/42 microns It is possible to order all produc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Bronze

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Knife Fork For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic knife fork available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every knife fork was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a knife fork, we have 61 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer knife fork, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right knife fork, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one knife fork that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen, Amboss Austria and Christofle produced versions that are worth a look.

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A knife fork can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $750, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $20,000.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.