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Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six "Arabesque" Knife Rests in Porcelain
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six "Arabesque" Knife Rests in Porcelain

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Six "Arabesque" Knife Rests in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. Six "Arabesque" knife rests in porcelain. Late 20th century. In

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in Animal Forms
Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in Animal Forms

Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests in Animal Forms

Located in New York, NY

Set an unusual table with these Art Deco Silver Plated Animal-Inspired Knife Rests (circa 1920

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Christofle Four Balls Silver Plated Knife Rests & Box- Set of 6
Christofle Four Balls Silver Plated Knife Rests & Box- Set of 6

Christofle Four Balls Silver Plated Knife Rests & Box- Set of 6

By Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Silverplated knife rests boxed set made in France. The four balls pattern knife rest was first

Category

Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Sandoz & Gallia Christofle  - Set of 12 Boxed Knife Rests Animals Silver Plate
Sandoz & Gallia Christofle  - Set of 12 Boxed Knife Rests Animals Silver Plate

Sandoz & Gallia Christofle - Set of 12 Boxed Knife Rests Animals Silver Plate

By Gallia, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Christofle

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 12 knife rests "Animals" made in silver plate by Sandoz for Gallia - Christofle. All knife

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Running Horse Knife Rests
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Running Horse Knife Rests

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern Running Horse Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-Century Modern set of 12 running horse knife rests, chrome plated, French. Wear commensurate

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Majolica Poddles Dogs Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of Six Majolica Poddles Dogs Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of Six Majolica Poddles Dogs Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 6 dark red knife rests with poddles Vallauris, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Eight Green Majolica Snails Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of Eight Green Majolica Snails Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of Eight Green Majolica Snails Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 8 green Majolica knife rests with snails. Vallauris, circa 1950.   

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set 12 Christofle Silver Plated Knife Rests, Classic Design
Set 12 Christofle Silver Plated Knife Rests, Classic Design

Set 12 Christofle Silver Plated Knife Rests, Classic Design

By Christofle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A great quality set of knife rests that we always find so practical and pretty for your table

Category

Vintage 1930s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 10 Green Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of 10 Green Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of 10 Green Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 10 green Majolica knife rests with poodles dogs. Vallauris, circa 1950.   

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Eight Yellow Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of Eight Yellow Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of Eight Yellow Majolica Poodle Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 8 yellow Majolica knife rests with poodle. Vallauris, circa 1950. Few chips.   

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramist, Eight Knife Rests in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C
French Ceramist, Eight Knife Rests in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C

French Ceramist, Eight Knife Rests in Glazed Stoneware, Mid-20th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

French ceramist. Eight knife rests in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in azure shades. Unique

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Estate Italian Silver-Plated Figural "Horse" Knife Rest, circa 1950's
Estate Italian Silver-Plated Figural "Horse" Knife Rest, circa 1950's

Estate Italian Silver-Plated Figural "Horse" Knife Rest, circa 1950's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate Italian Silver-Plated Figural "Horse" Knife Rest, Circa 1950's. Per the last photo we have 5

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Seven Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris Fishs and Shells, circa 1950
Set of Seven Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris Fishs and Shells, circa 1950

Set of Seven Majolica Knife Rests Vallauris Fishs and Shells, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 7 knife rests with fish and shells circa 1950, attributed to Vallauris.  

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Gien French Faïence Provençal Basketweave Knife Rests, Set of 12
Gien French Faïence Provençal Basketweave Knife Rests, Set of 12

Gien French Faïence Provençal Basketweave Knife Rests, Set of 12

By Gien

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the French Faïencerie de Gien, a set of twelve knife rests of yellow ochre earthenware

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Set of six WMF Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1906, Hunting Theme
Set of six WMF Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1906, Hunting Theme

Set of six WMF Knife Rests, Germany, circa 1906, Hunting Theme

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Set of six WMF knife rests, circa 1906. The polished pewter rests depict hunting theme interest and

Category

Early 20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests
Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests

Mid-20th Century Set of Lion Knife Rests

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century set of 10 lion knife rests, chrome plated, French. Some wear commensurate with age

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

9 Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s
9 Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s

9 Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s

Located in København, Copenhagen

9 Art Deco knife rests in clear art glass. France, 1930s / 40s. Measures: 8 x 2 cm. In excellent

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

17 Meissen Blue Onion Knife Rests in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx 1900
17 Meissen Blue Onion Knife Rests in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx 1900

17 Meissen Blue Onion Knife Rests in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

17 Meissen blue onion knife rests in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Measures: 10 x 2 cm

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Enoch Wood & Sons English Pearlware Blue and White Transferware Knife Rest
Enoch Wood & Sons English Pearlware Blue and White Transferware Knife Rest

Enoch Wood & Sons English Pearlware Blue and White Transferware Knife Rest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A transfer printed pearlware glazed knife rest, Enoch Wood & Sons (1818-1846) Staffordshire

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia
Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of 12 art deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. Artist / Maker

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Set of 12 French Art Deco Sandoz Animals Knife Rests by Gallia
Set of 12 French Art Deco Sandoz Animals Knife Rests by Gallia

Set of 12 French Art Deco Sandoz Animals Knife Rests by Gallia

By Gallia

Located in Paris, FR

Set of 12 silver plated animal knife-rests after a model created by the animal sculptor Edouard

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Charming knife rests, opalescent opaline, Sabino art deco glass, 1920s, France
Charming knife rests, opalescent opaline, Sabino art deco glass, 1920s, France

Charming knife rests, opalescent opaline, Sabino art deco glass, 1920s, France

By Sabino Art Glass

Located in Wien, AT

Charming set of knife rests, made of high-quality opal glass, manufactured by the famous French

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Opaline Glass

French Silverplated Knife Rests by Argental-, c. 1930's - Set of 11
French Silverplated Knife Rests by Argental-, c. 1930's - Set of 11

French Silverplated Knife Rests by Argental-, c. 1930's - Set of 11

By Argental

Located in Ross, CA

Set of eleven art deco style knife rests made by Argental in France in the 1930's. Argental can be

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle Art Deco Set 12 Playing Card Knife Rests, c.1930
Christofle Art Deco Set 12 Playing Card Knife Rests, c.1930

Christofle Art Deco Set 12 Playing Card Knife Rests, c.1930

By Christofle

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Christofle Art Deco set 12 playing card Knife Rests c.1930. Rare set, each terminal depicting a

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle 1930
12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle 1930

12 Art Deco Silver Plated Animal Knife Rests Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle 1930

By Gallia

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests in original case. 
By Gallia, Christofle

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass
1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass

1924 René Lalique Set of 6 Scarabees Scarabs Knife Rests Glass

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 6 "Scarabees" (Scarabs) knife rests made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique in

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle
Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very nice complete set of 12 silver plated animal knife rests in the original case. Lovely design

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Art Deco set of 12 animal knife-rests by Ercuis France 1930.
Art Deco set of 12 animal knife-rests by Ercuis France 1930.

Art Deco set of 12 animal knife-rests by Ercuis France 1930.

By Ercuis

Located in Antwerp, BE

Art Deco set of 12 animal knife-rests by Ercuis, France 1930. Silver plated metal. Stamped with

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Cut Crystal 19th Century Dumbbell Knife Rests, Mixed Selection of Four
Cut Crystal 19th Century Dumbbell Knife Rests, Mixed Selection of Four

Cut Crystal 19th Century Dumbbell Knife Rests, Mixed Selection of Four

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mixed selection of four cut crystal dumbbell knife rests, mid-late 19th century. Star-cut end

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Carl Auböck Set of Six Knife Rests, Nickel-Plated and Wicker, Vienna 1950s
Carl Auböck Set of Six Knife Rests, Nickel-Plated and Wicker, Vienna 1950s

Carl Auböck Set of Six Knife Rests, Nickel-Plated and Wicker, Vienna 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six very beautiful knife rests, made of nickel-plated brass and wicker, designed and

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Nickel

1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 10 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 10 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 10 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 10 (ten) knife rest made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 11 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 11 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 11 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 11 (eleven) knife rests made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests in Case by Gallia, Christofle, 1935
Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests in Case by Gallia, Christofle, 1935

Set of 12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests in Case by Gallia, Christofle, 1935

By Christofle

Located in Antwerp, BE

Description:
 A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 12 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves
1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 12 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

1942 Rene Lalique Hortense Set of 12 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Stain Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 12 knife rest made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is named

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Pair of Knife Rests, c.1890
19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Pair of Knife Rests, c.1890

19th Century Imperial Russian Faberge Solid Silver Pair of Knife Rests, c.1890

By Karl Fabergé

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century Imperial Russian pair of solid silver knife rests. Hallmarked Russian Silver

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

1950s Lalique France Chardons Set of 10 Knife Rests Crystal with Sepia Stain
1950s Lalique France Chardons Set of 10 Knife Rests Crystal with Sepia Stain

1950s Lalique France Chardons Set of 10 Knife Rests Crystal with Sepia Stain

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 10 (ten) knife rests made in clear crystal with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1950s. Model

Category

Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Crystal

American Victorian Sterling Silver and Deer Antler Crown Carving Knife Rest
American Victorian Sterling Silver and Deer Antler Crown Carving Knife Rest

American Victorian Sterling Silver and Deer Antler Crown Carving Knife Rest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A one of a kind, American Victorian era carving knife rest made of Sterling silver and deer antler

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A set of 12 Art Deco animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia.
A set of 12 Art Deco animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia.

A set of 12 Art Deco animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia.

Located in Antwerp, BE

inch x L. 12.6 inch X W. 11 inch. Average size of knife rests: H. 2.5 cm. x L. 9 cm. W. 2.5 cm

Category

Vintage 1930s French Tableware

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Knife Rests Designed by Sandouz, Set of 7
Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Knife Rests Designed by Sandouz, Set of 7

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Knife Rests Designed by Sandouz, Set of 7

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Christofle

Located in Ross, CA

Set of seven knife rests designed in France in the late 1930's by Swiss artist Édouard-Marcel

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle
Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia, Christofle

By Gallia

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. Artist/ Maker

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia Christofle, 1930
Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia Christofle, 1930

Art Deco Set of 12 Animal Knife Rests by Sandoz for Gallia Christofle, 1930

By Gallia

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Sandoz for Gallia in original case, France

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Gallia, Designed by Sandoz, Silver Plated
12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Gallia, Designed by Sandoz, Silver Plated

12 Art Deco Animal Knife Rests by Gallia, Designed by Sandoz, Silver Plated

By Gallia

Located in Antwerp, BE

A set of 12 Art Deco silver plated animal knife rests by Gallia in original case. 2 x 6 different

Category

Vintage 1920s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Twelve Majolica Vegetables Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Set of Twelve Majolica Vegetables Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

Set of Twelve Majolica Vegetables Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in London, GB

decorative ceramics and tableware. Set of 12 green knife rests with vegetables. Vallauris, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

1932 René Lalique Set of 6 Nippon Knife Rests Clear Glass Water Pearls
1932 René Lalique Set of 6 Nippon Knife Rests Clear Glass Water Pearls

1932 René Lalique Set of 6 Nippon Knife Rests Clear Glass Water Pearls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 6 (six) knife rests made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

Circa 1970s French Silver Plated Swan Knife Rests Set of Six
Circa 1970s French Silver Plated Swan Knife Rests Set of Six

Circa 1970s French Silver Plated Swan Knife Rests Set of Six

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1970s set of 6 silver plated swan knife rests, French. Elegant form. The swans look as

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Twelve Italian Art Deco Jax / X Form Mitred Silver-Plated Knife Rests
Set of Twelve Italian Art Deco Jax / X Form Mitred Silver-Plated Knife Rests

Set of Twelve Italian Art Deco Jax / X Form Mitred Silver-Plated Knife Rests

By Christofle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of Twelve French Deco Jax / X-form mitred silver-plated knife rests (ca. 1940s, Italy). In the

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 6 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Patina Leaves
1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 6 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Patina Leaves

1942 René Lalique Hortense Set of 6 Knife Rests Clear Glass Sepia Patina Leaves

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 6 (six) knife rests made in clear glass with sepia stain by René Lalique in 1942. Model is

Category

Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass

12 Silver-Plated Knife-Rests in the Shape of Animals, Edouard Marcel Sandoz
12 Silver-Plated Knife-Rests in the Shape of Animals, Edouard Marcel Sandoz

12 Silver-Plated Knife-Rests in the Shape of Animals, Edouard Marcel Sandoz

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Christofle

Located in Uccle, BE

This iconic series of knife-rests was designed by Swiss cubist sculptor Edouard Marcel Sandoz for

Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Set of Twelve 19th Century French Set of Silver Plated Knife Rests
Set of Twelve 19th Century French Set of Silver Plated Knife Rests

Set of Twelve 19th Century French Set of Silver Plated Knife Rests

Located in Dallas, TX

Dress a dining table with elegance using this set of "Porte-Couteaux". Crafted in France circa 1880, each silver plated piece is different and depicts an outdoor animal; it includes ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1940s Table Set by Pansart for Maison Leleu
1940s Table Set by Pansart for Maison Leleu

1940s Table Set by Pansart for Maison Leleu

By Robert Pansart, Maison Leleu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

on the box, but worn and hard to read), composed of 12 knife rests, two bottle coasters, one plate

Category

Vintage 1940s French Tableware

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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.