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A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Elements’ Ewer Emblematic of Air
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Elements’ Ewer Emblematic of Air

A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Elements’ Ewer Emblematic of Air

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

The Elements series formed part of Meissen’s large-scale figural and ceremonial porcelain production, combining molded allegorical figures with complex architectural and natural moti...

Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Large Snake Handle Vase Cobalt With Flower Painting & Gilding, 20th
Meissen Large Snake Handle Vase Cobalt With Flower Painting & Gilding, 20th

Meissen Large Snake Handle Vase Cobalt With Flower Painting & Gilding, 20th

By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz

Located in Vienna, AT

Design of E 116 circa 1861. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: Late 20th century Material: Porcelain, glossy finish, bronze gilding Technique: Handmade porce...

Category

Late 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century
Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century

Antique Meissen Porcelain Vases with Serpent Handles, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Hudson, NY

A large and decorative pair of Meissen porcelain vases, of ancient Roman krater form, with handles shaped as entwined serpents.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Louis Philippe Garniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Important Gorgeous Meissen Dresden Style Porcelain Children Conch Shell
Rare Important Gorgeous Meissen Dresden Style Porcelain Children Conch Shell

Rare Important Gorgeous Meissen Dresden Style Porcelain Children Conch Shell

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

We are are offering this Large Estate Signed Meissen Style / Dresden Style Centerpiece Conch Shell Bowl with 3 Angelic Cherubs Maidens Surrounded Holding the Shell.

Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion,  Handled Three Section Shell Dish
19th Century Meissen Blue Onion,  Handled Three Section Shell Dish

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion, Handled Three Section Shell Dish

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Meissen Blue Onion, Handled Three-Section Shell Dish  Germany, late 19th century A large and magnificent 19th-century Meissen Blue Onion-handled three-section shell dis...

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Antique 19th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

19" German Meissen Porcelain Blue and White Floral Platter with Insects
19" German Meissen Porcelain Blue and White Floral Platter with Insects

19" German Meissen Porcelain Blue and White Floral Platter with Insects

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Litchfield, CT

Large antique 19th century German Meissen porcelain blue and white platter decorated with hand painted flowers and insects.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Jugendstil Porcelain Covered Urn or Vase with Pansies & Violets
Antique Meissen Jugendstil Porcelain Covered Urn or Vase with Pansies & Violets

Antique Meissen Jugendstil Porcelain Covered Urn or Vase with Pansies & Violets

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed German porcelain lidded urn or large vase. By Meissen. Decorated with applied and raised ribbons, laurels, and geometric patterns throughout.

Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen Groupings of Children Holding Cornucopia Vases Pair, circa 1860
Antique Meissen Groupings of Children Holding Cornucopia Vases Pair, circa 1860

Antique Meissen Groupings of Children Holding Cornucopia Vases Pair, circa 1860

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A fine and quite unusual pair of large antique Meissen porcelain groupings, with each cornucopia carried by two Meissen children / cupids, all in different positions.

Category

Antique 1860s German Rococo Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Oval Meissen Wall Mirror Crownd With Winged Cupids, Leuteritz, Ca. 1860
Large Oval Meissen Wall Mirror Crownd With Winged Cupids, Leuteritz, Ca. 1860

Large Oval Meissen Wall Mirror Crownd With Winged Cupids, Leuteritz, Ca. 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz

Located in Vienna, AT

Design of model Z 78 circa 1849-1851. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: Around 1860 Material: Porcelain, glossy finish Technique: Handmade porcelain, hand...

Category

Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries
Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J.

Category

Antique 1870s German Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860
Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagoda, By J.J. Kaendler, Circa 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Depiction of a seated, laughing female Buddha figure from a series of folk types. Full-figured body with the hair tied back tightly and the robe tightly fitting the body with wide sl...

Category

Antique 1860s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Oval Meissen Wall Mirror Crowned With Winged Cupids, Leuteritz, Ca.1860 B
Large Oval Meissen Wall Mirror Crowned With Winged Cupids, Leuteritz, Ca.1860 B

Large Oval Meissen Wall Mirror Crowned With Winged Cupids, Leuteritz, Ca.1860 B

By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz

Located in Vienna, AT

Design of model Z 78 circa 1849-1851. Manufactory: Meissen Germany Dating: Around 1860 Material: Porcelain, glossy finish Technique: Handmade porcelain, hand-...

Category

Antique 1860s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Meissen Porcelain Pug Dog Figures With Pup After J.J.Kaendler
Pair Meissen Porcelain Pug Dog Figures With Pup After J.J.Kaendler

Pair Meissen Porcelain Pug Dog Figures With Pup After J.J.Kaendler

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A beautiful pair of heavy Meissen porcelain figures of Pug Dogs with gilt bell collars on blue ribbons.The larger Pug with attached pup.

Category

20th Century Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Mythological Meissen Group 'Apollo & Daphne' By J.J. Kaendler, C 1860
Very Large Mythological Meissen Group 'Apollo & Daphne' By J.J. Kaendler, C 1860

Very Large Mythological Meissen Group 'Apollo & Daphne' By J.J. Kaendler, C 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: Apollo, clothed with a cloak, attempts to seize Daphne from behind as she flees from him and freezes into a lau...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

The Catch Of The Triton, Large Mythological Meissen Group, J.J. Kändler, Ca 1860
The Catch Of The Triton, Large Mythological Meissen Group, J.J. Kändler, Ca 1860

The Catch Of The Triton, Large Mythological Meissen Group, J.J. Kändler, Ca 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in cloths tied around their loi...

Category

Antique 1860s German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840
Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840

Two Large Seated Meissen Porcelain Wiggling Pagodas, By J.J. Kaendler, Ca 1840

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Depiction of two seated, smiling Chinese Buddha figures from a series of folk types: Voluminous bodies with hair tied back strictly, wearing robes that cling closely to the body, bel...

Category

Antique 1840s German Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars & One w/ Child
A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars & One w/ Child

A Pair of Meissen Porcelain Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars & One w/ Child

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Wonderful Large Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figures of Pug Dogs with Gilt Bell Collars on Blue Porcelain Ribbons, One Dog with a Child.

Category

Antique 1870s German Louis XVI Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp
19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp

19th Century Meissen Group of Calvary General Mikhail Kutuzov with Aide de Camp

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large 19th century Meissen porcelain Group of Russian Calvary General, believed to be Mikhail Kutuzov, the hero of Borodino, with aide de camp, marked with the Meissen undergl...

Category

Antique 1880s German Empire Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Teichert, Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter, circa 1880s
Carl Teichert, Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter, circa 1880s

Carl Teichert, Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter, circa 1880s

By Carl Teichert Meissen

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent pre owned condition, glaze pops due to firing, no chips or cracks. Stamped with Meissen hallmark. A large and impressive Blue Onion platter!  

Category

Antique 1880s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Louis XV Meissen Style 9-Light Chandelier Porcelain Gilt, by PMP Germany
Large Louis XV Meissen Style 9-Light Chandelier Porcelain Gilt, by PMP Germany

Large Louis XV Meissen Style 9-Light Chandelier Porcelain Gilt, by PMP Germany

By Von Schierholz Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Andernach, DE

Luxurious and magnificent vintage 9-light chandelier with putti playing music, flowers and tendrils. All in a beautiful Baroque/ Louis XI style. Everything is hand crafted and hand p...

Category

Late 20th Century German Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Porcelain

Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1870
Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1870

Large Mythological Meissen Group 'The Catch Of The Triton', J.J. Kändler, c 1870

By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent Meissen porcelain sculpture: Very elaborate and lovingly designed group of figures: two young women with artfully pinned-up hair and wrapped in cloths tied around their loi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C
Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C

Large Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Covered Urn in the Meissen Style, Late 19th C

By Edmé Samson, Meissen Porcelain, Samson & Cie

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptionally detailed Samson porcelain and gilt bronze covered urn or potpourri vase , Paris, late 19th century, executed in the Meissen manner. The baluster-form vessel is richl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Urns

Materials

Bronze

Meissen, Germany, large round serving platter. 1920s
Meissen, Germany, large round serving platter. 1920s

Meissen, Germany, large round serving platter. 1920s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, large round serving platter. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs, gold rim.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain centerpiece. Approx. 1900
Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain centerpiece. Approx. 1900

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain centerpiece. Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain centerpiece. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs, gold rim.

Category

Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902
Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902

Art Nouveau Group 'Capture Of A Nymph', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, Ca 1902

By Meissen Porcelain, Paul Helmig

Located in Vienna, AT

Exquisite large and rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Triton adorned with water lily wreath on his head, half man, half fish with scaled legs leaning against a high wave and ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase, 1970s
Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase, 1970s

Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase in a modern design with geometric pattern and white glaze.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors
Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors

Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Large Pair Antique Porcelain Rococo Style Floral Flowers Mirrors German, Late 19th Century Height 136cm, width 90cm, depth 17/ 20cm This exceptional pair of mirrors, crafted by ma...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Porcelain, Mirror

Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate
Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate

Large Decorative Limited Edition Salvador Dali Porcelain Plate

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large limited edition Salvador Dali decorative porcelain plate. Can be placed on the wall. Marked on the bottom, numbered, includes original box and certificate. Very good/excellent ...

Category

20th Century Spanish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Large porcelain dish with gilt ornamentation. Late 19th C.
Meissen. Large porcelain dish with gilt ornamentation. Late 19th C.

Meissen. Large porcelain dish with gilt ornamentation. Late 19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen Antique dish, late 19th century. Large and richly decorated porcelain dish by Meissen, featuring elaborate hand-painted gilt ornamentation and detailed rococo-style relief.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, large Blue Onion sauce boat on foot.
Meissen, Germany, large Blue Onion sauce boat on foot.

Meissen, Germany, large Blue Onion sauce boat on foot.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, large Blue Onion sauce boat on foot.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large round Blue Onion tureen with lid.
Meissen, Germany. Large round Blue Onion tureen with lid.

Meissen, Germany. Large round Blue Onion tureen with lid.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large round Blue Onion pattern tureen with lid.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child
Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child

Rare 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child

By Meissen Porcelain, J.J. Kändler

Located in New York, NY

An important, extremely rare, and rather large 18th century Meissen Porcelain Group of a Thalia with a Harlequin Child, By Johann Joachim (J.J.)

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Large porcelain tureen with floral decoration. Saxon flower pattern.
Meissen. Large porcelain tureen with floral decoration. Saxon flower pattern.

Meissen. Large porcelain tureen with floral decoration. Saxon flower pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen large lidded tureen, Saxon flower. Large hand-painted porcelain tureen with polychrome floral decoration and gilt detailing, executed in the classic Saxon flower pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen. Large porcelain tureen with floral decoration. Saxon flower pattern.
Meissen. Large porcelain tureen with floral decoration. Saxon flower pattern.

Meissen. Large porcelain tureen with floral decoration. Saxon flower pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen large lidded tureen, Saxon flower. Large hand-painted porcelain tureen with polychrome floral decoration and gilt detailing, executed in the classic Saxon flower pattern.

Category

Early 20th Century German Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

1970s Large Ceramic Chimpanzee Sculpture in Hollywood Regency Style
1970s Large Ceramic Chimpanzee Sculpture in Hollywood Regency Style

1970s Large Ceramic Chimpanzee Sculpture in Hollywood Regency Style

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large sitting chimpanzee playing the panpipes. Executed in white ceramic, Italy, 1970s. Love the little melancholic expression on his face. Very well done. Impressive by his size. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Meissen Lidded Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Large Antique Meissen Lidded Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Large Antique Meissen Lidded Tureen in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large antique Meissen lidded tureen in hand-painted porcelain.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hans Merz for Meissen, large narrow-necked porcelain vase, 1970s
Hans Merz for Meissen, large narrow-necked porcelain vase, 1970s

Hans Merz for Meissen, large narrow-necked porcelain vase, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hans Merz for Meissen, large narrow-necked porcelain vase in a modern design with geometric pattern and white glaze.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase with geometric pattern
Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase with geometric pattern

Hans Merz for Meissen, large porcelain vase with geometric pattern

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hans Merz for Meissen. Large porcelain vase in a modern design with a geometric pattern and white glaze.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large oval porcelain serving dish with lilac floral motif.
Meissen, Germany. Large oval porcelain serving dish with lilac floral motif.

Meissen, Germany. Large oval porcelain serving dish with lilac floral motif.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany Oval dish, 1930s. Large hand-painted oval porcelain serving dish decorated with lilac floral compositions and a gently scalloped rim.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Meissen Candlestick in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 19th C
Large Antique Meissen Candlestick in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 19th C

Large Antique Meissen Candlestick in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Large antique Meissen candlestick in hand-painted porcelain decorated with flowers, insects and birds.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Multi-Coloured Parrot
Large 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Multi-Coloured Parrot

Large 19th Century Meissen Figure of a Multi-Coloured Parrot

Located in London, GB

19th-century Meissen Figure featuring a vibrant and lifelike portrayal of a Parrot on Branch. This meticulously crafted masterpiece showcases multi-colour detailing, bears the authen...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain bowl with pink rose and gold rim.
Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain bowl with pink rose and gold rim.

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain bowl with pink rose and gold rim.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain bowl. Hand-painted with pink rose, gold rim. 1920s/30s.

Category

Vintage 1920s German Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany, three large deep plates, painted with flowers and insects
Meissen, Germany, three large deep plates, painted with flowers and insects

Meissen, Germany, three large deep plates, painted with flowers and insects

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, three large deep plates. Hand-decorated with flowers and insects in blue. 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th C.
Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th C.

Meissen, Germany. Large porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large and impressive porcelain group of three noble figures. 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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Large Meissen For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the large meissen you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and metal, every large meissen was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect large meissen — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A large meissen, designed in the Rococo, Art Deco or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Meissen Porcelain, Christian Gottfried Juechtzer and Heinrich Schwabe each produced at least one beautiful large meissen that is worth considering.

How Much is a Large Meissen?

Prices for a large meissen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $240 and can go as high as $215,857, while the average can fetch as much as $2,040.

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.