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12 French Art Deco Knife /Chopstick Rests, C1930
12 French Art Deco Knife /Chopstick Rests, C1930

12 French Art Deco Knife /Chopstick Rests, C1930

Located in London, GB

A rare and unusual boxed set of yellow Bakelite and glass Knife/ Chopstick rests made by Mary

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Art Deco Knife/Chopstick rests style of Sandoz C1934
Art Deco Knife/Chopstick rests style of Sandoz C1934

Art Deco Knife/Chopstick rests style of Sandoz C1934

By Gerard Sandoz

Located in London, GB

A Stunning set of 12 knife /Chopstick rests in the Art Deco style after Sandoz C1934 Size Average

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

12 Vintage French Dachshund Knife /Chopstick Rests i, C1950
12 Vintage French Dachshund Knife /Chopstick Rests i, C1950

12 Vintage French Dachshund Knife /Chopstick Rests i, C1950

Located in London, GB

A fine set of 12 silver plated cast French Dachshund knife or chopstick rests C 1950 in their

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Other, Silver Plate

Gold and Silver Plated Vintage French Horse Knife/Chopstick Rests
Gold and Silver Plated Vintage French Horse Knife/Chopstick Rests

Gold and Silver Plated Vintage French Horse Knife/Chopstick Rests

Located in London, GB

A rare to find original vintage set of 12 French horse knife/chopstick rests Iwith gold and silver

Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Other

Philippe Wolfers Art Deco Mona Lisa Silver Flatware Set and Wood Chest
Philippe Wolfers Art Deco Mona Lisa Silver Flatware Set and Wood Chest

Philippe Wolfers Art Deco Mona Lisa Silver Flatware Set and Wood Chest

By Philippe Wolfers

Located in Brussels, BE

, Dessert/Entremet forks and knife rests. The dinner and dessert/entremet knives have stainless steel

Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Set of French Poodle Knife Rests
Art Deco Set of French Poodle Knife Rests

Art Deco Set of French Poodle Knife Rests

By Saint-Clément

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco knife rests, 6 green poodles, by St. Clements, France. All in excellent condition

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Set of French Art Deco Cat Knife Rests
Set of French Art Deco Cat Knife Rests

Set of French Art Deco Cat Knife Rests

By Benjamin Rabier

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco rare set of 6 cat knife rests in quality silver plate. All the cats are in the same pose

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six French Art Deco Galloping Horse Knife Rests
Set of Six French Art Deco Galloping Horse Knife Rests

Set of Six French Art Deco Galloping Horse Knife Rests

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco French knife rests, 6 galloping horses in quality silver plate. All in “as new” condition

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Tableware

Massive French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Six Pieces, Rare Panther
Massive French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Six Pieces, Rare Panther

Massive French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set Six Pieces, Rare Panther

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

exceptional set of six knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in

Category

20th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christofle Gallia Sandoz Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Eight-Piece
Christofle Gallia Sandoz Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Eight-Piece

Christofle Gallia Sandoz Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Eight-Piece

By Gallia, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz, Christofle

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare set of eight silver plated knife-rests in the shape of different animals: dove, bear, lion

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Ravinet D'Enfert Antique French Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pc
Ravinet D'Enfert Antique French Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pc

Ravinet D'Enfert Antique French Silver Knife Rests Set of 12 Pc

By Louis Ravinet and Charles D'Enfert 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

of 12 knife rests in silver plate, signed by the prestigious silversmiths Louis Ravinet and Charles

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Soufflot Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Piece
Soufflot Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Piece

Soufflot Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Twelve-Piece

By Henri Soufflot 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

exceptional set of twelve knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Eight-Piece
Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Eight-Piece

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of Eight-Piece

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare and exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver. These objects are usually made of

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 8-Piece, Ribbon
Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 8-Piece, Ribbon

Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 8-Piece, Ribbon

By Aubry-Cadoret

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

exceptional set of eight knife rests in sterling silver. The French knife rests are usually made of silver

Category

Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Comptoir General, French Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box
Comptoir General, French Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box

Comptoir General, French Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box

By Comptoir General

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare set of twelve chrome plated metal knife-rests in the shape of different animals: lobster, lion

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Argit French Silver Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box
Argit French Silver Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box

Argit French Silver Art Deco Knife Rests Set 12 Pc, Animals, Original Box

By Argit.

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Rare set of twelve silver plate knife-rests in the shape of different animals: two swans standing

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Lapparra Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12-Piece, Ribbon
Lapparra Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12-Piece, Ribbon

Lapparra Rare French All Sterling Silver Knife Rests Set of 12-Piece, Ribbon

By Lapparra - Gabriel

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

exceptional set of 12 knife rests in sterling silver. It is even rarer to see a service of knife rests in

Category

Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set Six Pieces Cherub Model

By Baccarat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

crystal knife rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the king

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model
1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

1900 Baccarat French Crystal Knife Rests Set 12 Pieces Cherub Model

By Baccarat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

crystal knife rests, translucent satin. Model Houdon adorned with two busts of cherubs. Busts of the king

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Six-Piece, La Fontaine's Fables
Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Six-Piece, La Fontaine's Fables

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare Silver Knife Rests Six-Piece, La Fontaine's Fables

By Benjamin Rabier, Pierre Devouge

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

of six knife rests in silver metal, signed by the prestigious artist Benjamin Rabier and the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables
Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables

Benjamin Rabier Signed Rare French Silver Knife Rests 6 Pc, La Fontaine's Fables

By Benjamin Rabier, Pierre Devouge

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

of six knife rests in silver metal, signed by the prestigious artist Benjamin Rabier and the

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

12-Piece Set of Mid-Century Modern Knife Rests Made by Daum Nancy France
12-Piece Set of Mid-Century Modern Knife Rests Made by Daum Nancy France

12-Piece Set of Mid-Century Modern Knife Rests Made by Daum Nancy France

By Daum

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Beautiful set of 12 crystal knife rests from the French brand Daum Nancy. The knife rests have an

Category

Vintage 1960s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests, in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6
Duck-Shaped Knife Rests, in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests, in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

These are knife rests in silver plate metal. They are scupltures representing Ducks. They have

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests, in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6
Duck-Shaped Knife Rests, in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests, in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

These are knife rests in silver plate metal. They are scupltures representing Ducks. They have

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests , in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of  6
Duck-Shaped Knife Rests , in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of  6

Duck-Shaped Knife Rests , in Silver Plated Metal, France 1970, Set of 6

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

These are Knife Rests in silver plate metal. They are scupltures representing Ducks. They have

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 French Vallauris Majolica Knife Rests with Fruit and Vegetables
Set of 12 French Vallauris Majolica Knife Rests with Fruit and Vegetables

Set of 12 French Vallauris Majolica Knife Rests with Fruit and Vegetables

By Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful set of Majolica knife rests acquired in Paris France. The set is in original box and

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Knife Boxes

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of Victorian silverplated knife rests, faux bamboo. Each measures 3"w., 1 1/4"d., 1"h.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests

1860 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1860, London, pair of sterling silver knife rests. English, Victorian period. No maker's mark. In

Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Vintage Dachshund Knife Rests
Set of 6 Vintage Dachshund Knife Rests

Set of 6 Vintage Dachshund Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage set of 6 dachshund knife rests, chrome, English. Charming elongated Art Modern design! 3.5

Category

Vintage 1960s English Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Set Twelve Art Deco Knife Rests France 1940
Set Twelve Art Deco Knife Rests France 1940

Set Twelve Art Deco Knife Rests France 1940

Located in New York, NY

A set of twelve Art Deco period modern design knife rests from France circa 1940. Each rest

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Nickel

SET OF TEN SILVERED BRONZE KNIFE RESTS
SET OF TEN SILVERED BRONZE KNIFE RESTS

SET OF TEN SILVERED BRONZE KNIFE RESTS

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Great set of 10 silver over bronze (heavy) figural knife rests depicting running stallions. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Tableware

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12
Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12

Christofle Art Deco Knife Rests, Set Of 12

By Christofle

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite set of silverplate Art Deco knife rests adds an elegant touch to the formal dining

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 11 Majolica Knife Rests with Fruits
Set of 11 Majolica Knife Rests with Fruits

Set of 11 Majolica Knife Rests with Fruits

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 11 Majolica knife rests with different fruits circa 1950 from South of France (Provence).

Category

Vintage 1950s French Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.
À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The knife rest set present 12 different Art Deco animals designed by Sandoz who was a outstanding

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Bronze

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.
À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.

À Gallia Christople Art Deco Knife Rest Set.

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The knife rest set present 12 different Art Deco animals designed by Sandoz who was a outstanding

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

Series of 6 Vintage Glass Knife Rests
Series of 6 Vintage Glass Knife Rests

Series of 6 Vintage Glass Knife Rests

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Series of 6 glass knife rests from the 60s. Practical and aesthetic, they will bring refinement

Category

Mid-20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Art Modern Geese Knife Rests
Set of 4 Art Modern Geese Knife Rests

Set of 4 Art Modern Geese Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Modern set of 4 geese knife rests, chrome plate, French. 3 1/4" w., 7/8" d., 1" h.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests
11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests

11 French Art Deco Modernist Crystal Knife-rests

Located in Crespières, FR

These French crystal knife-rest have something special thanks to their sleek and modernist design

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

French Iron Dog Knife Rest, Set of 6
French Iron Dog Knife Rest, Set of 6

French Iron Dog Knife Rest, Set of 6

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique set of 6 vintage iron doge knife rests from France. Whimsical design and details. Sold as a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Iron

Circa 1970s Set of 6 Swan Knife Rests
Circa 1970s Set of 6 Swan Knife Rests

Circa 1970s Set of 6 Swan Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1970s set of 6 swan knife rests, probably French. Silver plated. Art Deco design. 2 7/8" w

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Circa 1960s Set of French Lucite Knife Rests
Circa 1960s Set of French Lucite Knife Rests

Circa 1960s Set of French Lucite Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1960s set of 6 lucite knife rests, French. Twist form with frosted lines for depth. Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

WMF Art Deco Set Animal Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1920
WMF Art Deco Set Animal Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1920

WMF Art Deco Set Animal Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1920

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Set of 6 WMF Art Deco silver plate animal knife rests, Germany, circa 1920. The knife rests

Category

Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pewter

Set of Six Knife Rest, 1950 Scandinavian Midcentury Modern
Set of Six Knife Rest, 1950 Scandinavian Midcentury Modern

Set of Six Knife Rest, 1950 Scandinavian Midcentury Modern

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of six knife rest, 1950 Scandinavian Midcentury Modern. Signed JP. In the Style of Christofle

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Garniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests
Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests

Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests

By Christofle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 4 Vintage Silver Plate Christofle Knife Rests. These rests have never been used and are

Category

1990s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, Sterling Silver Knife Rests, Birmingham, 1977
Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, Sterling Silver Knife Rests, Birmingham, 1977

Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, Sterling Silver Knife Rests, Birmingham, 1977

By Bishton's Ltd

Located in London, London

Knife Rests, are modelled as pheasants. Each knife rest measures 1.25"(3cm) tall, by 3.75"(9.5cm

Category

Vintage 1970s English Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 9 Ceramic Knife Rest from Vallauris, France
Set of 9 Ceramic Knife Rest from Vallauris, France

Set of 9 Ceramic Knife Rest from Vallauris, France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique set of 9 vintage ceramic knife rests from Vallauris, France, 1950s. Beautifully handmade

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Circa 1970s Set of 6 Running Horse Knife Rests
Circa 1970s Set of 6 Running Horse Knife Rests

Circa 1970s Set of 6 Running Horse Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1970s set of 6 running horse knife rests, probably French. Silver plated. Art deco design

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden, Three Rare Knife Rests, 1960s
Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden, Three Rare Knife Rests, 1960s

Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden, Three Rare Knife Rests, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden (b. 1897, 1974). Three rare knife rests in sterling silver. Modernist

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Porcelain Knife Rest with Birds, circa 1930
Set of 6 Porcelain Knife Rest with Birds, circa 1930

Set of 6 Porcelain Knife Rest with Birds, circa 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 6 German Porcelain Knife Rest with Birds, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Rustic Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 7 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of 7 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of 7 Green Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 7 green Majolica knife rests circa 1950 attributed to Vallauris.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Original Cased Set of 12 Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests
Original Cased Set of 12 Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests

Original Cased Set of 12 Sandoz Gallia Animal Knife Rests

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine original boxed collection twelve Art Deco French silver plated animal knife rests designed

Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Knife Rest in Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Knife Rest in Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Knife Rest in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Georg Jensen Acorn knife rest in sterling silver. Measures: 5.5 x 1.3 cm. Marked. In

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Knife Rest in Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Knife Rest in Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Acorn Knife Rest in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Georg Jensen Acorn knife rest in sterling silver. Measures: 5.5 x 1.3 cm. Stamped. In

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Five Knife Rests in White Porcelain
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Five Knife Rests in White Porcelain

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Five Knife Rests in White Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. Five knife rests in white porcelain with gold ornamentation, late

Category

Late 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Knife Rest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the knife rest you’re looking for. Each knife rest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect knife rest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each knife rest bearing Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made knife rest over the years, but those crafted by Christofle, Gallia and Edouard-Marcel Sandoz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Knife Rest?

Prices for a knife rest start at $130 and top out at $4,200 with the average selling for $750.

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.

Questions About Knife Rest
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To rest a knife politely, place it on the edge of your plate. Do not pick your knife up until you need it to cut your food or spread butter. Shop a variety of antique and vintage knives on 1stDibs.