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Large Antique Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grape & Leaf Decoration
Large Antique Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grape & Leaf Decoration

Large Antique Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grape & Leaf Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large silver plated oval tray is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Serving Tray with Warriors and Serpents
Large Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Serving Tray with Warriors and Serpents

Large Aesthetic Movement Silver Plated Serving Tray with Warriors and Serpents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large and ornate silver plated serving tray is unsigned, but presumed to have been made

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Metal

Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray w/ Handles
Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray w/ Handles

Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray w/ Handles

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray with Twin Handles Raised on Ornate

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Poole Silver Co Lancaster Rose Victorian Style Serving Platter Tray
Vintage Poole Silver Co Lancaster Rose Victorian Style Serving Platter Tray

Vintage Poole Silver Co Lancaster Rose Victorian Style Serving Platter Tray

By Poole Silver Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Poole Silver Co Lancaster Rose 30" Victorian Style Oval Serving Platter Tray. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Tray With Abalone Inlay
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Tray With Abalone Inlay

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Tray With Abalone Inlay

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large plate or tray with abalone

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Déco Tray Glass Metal Parrot Motif, 1920s/1930s
Large Art Déco Tray Glass Metal Parrot Motif, 1920s/1930s

Large Art Déco Tray Glass Metal Parrot Motif, 1920s/1930s

Located in Mannheim, DE

Beautiful very large old tray from the 1920s/1930s. The base is made of glass and has a reverse

Category

Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

70s Rare Octagonal Faux Tortoise Tray with Four Round Plates Attributed to Dior
70s Rare Octagonal Faux Tortoise Tray with Four Round Plates Attributed to Dior

70s Rare Octagonal Faux Tortoise Tray with Four Round Plates Attributed to Dior

By Dior Home

Located in Doornspijk, NL

This large tray from the 1970s is round on the inside and octagonal on the outside. It is made of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lucite

PEDRA – Sculptural Round Plate in Marble, Extra Large
PEDRA – Sculptural Round Plate in Marble, Extra Large

PEDRA – Sculptural Round Plate in Marble, Extra Large

By Manuel Aires Mateus

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

. These platters can be used as a serving tray, an accent piece or even for displaying objects and will

Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Ghidini 1961 Perished Round Tray in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job
Ghidini 1961 Perished Round Tray in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job

Ghidini 1961 Perished Round Tray in Gold-Plated Stainless Steel by Studio Job

By Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel), Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Large bowl in openwork steel. After having visited the Museum of Natural History in New York

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Extra Large WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plated Waiter's Serving Tray, Germany 1900s
Extra Large WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plated Waiter's Serving Tray, Germany 1900s

Extra Large WMF Art Nouveau Silver Plated Waiter's Serving Tray, Germany 1900s

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Beograd, RS

original condition. Silver plate has faded away in many spots, but apart from that, the tray has no other

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

PEDRA – Sculptural Round Plate in Marble Stone, Size Large
PEDRA – Sculptural Round Plate in Marble Stone, Size Large

PEDRA – Sculptural Round Plate in Marble Stone, Size Large

By Manuel Aires Mateus

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

. These platters can be used as a serving tray, an accent piece or even for displaying objects and will

Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles
Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles

Large English Silver Round Serving or Drinks Tray with Handles

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome English round serving or drinks tray of fine Sheffield plate silver, featuring two

Category

20th Century English Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Sheffield Plate

Antique Waring & Gillow English Edwardian Lrg Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Antique Waring & Gillow English Edwardian Lrg Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

Antique Waring & Gillow English Edwardian Lrg Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Waring & Gillow English Edwardian Large Silver Plated Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround
Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround

Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique silver plated serving tray is signed by an unknown maker and presumed to have

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

A large antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving tray
A large antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving tray

A large antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving tray

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A large and very good quality antique French Rococo style silvered brass serving / tea tray circa

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Wallace bunch silverplated bowl with 19 cups, tray and laddle
Vintage Wallace bunch silverplated bowl with 19 cups, tray and laddle

Vintage Wallace bunch silverplated bowl with 19 cups, tray and laddle

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Birmingham, AL

This is a vintage Wallace Harvest silver-plated punch bowl set, which includes the punch bowl, a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Rococo Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s
Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

Dior Silver-Plated and Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray or Centerpiece, 1970s

By Dior Home

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous large round serving tray or centerpiece in silver-plated metal and tortoiseshell-effect

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration
Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration

Antique Oval Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Pierced Floral Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique silver plated and footed gallery serving tray is hallmarked by an unknown maker, and

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Oval Edwardian Gallery Butler Tray Hallmarked Silver Plate.
Large Oval Edwardian Gallery Butler Tray Hallmarked Silver Plate.

Large Oval Edwardian Gallery Butler Tray Hallmarked Silver Plate.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Large Oval Edwardian Gallery Butler Tray Hallmarked Silver Plate. Large oval Edwardian butler

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Antique 20th Century Silver Plated Serving Tray, James Dixon & Sons c.1900
Antique 20th Century Silver Plated Serving Tray, James Dixon & Sons c.1900

Antique 20th Century Silver Plated Serving Tray, James Dixon & Sons c.1900

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century silver plated large oval serving tray, featuring a Greek key border and

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Other Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece/Tray, 1970s Italy
Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece/Tray, 1970s Italy

Lino Sabattini Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece/Tray, 1970s Italy

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Brescia, Brescia

Large Round Silver-Plated Centerpiece Tray. Crafted in Italy by the revered artisan Lino Sabattini, this

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Blue & White Royal Copenhagen Denmark Part Dinner Set With Serving Pieces
Blue & White Royal Copenhagen Denmark Part Dinner Set With Serving Pieces

Blue & White Royal Copenhagen Denmark Part Dinner Set With Serving Pieces

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Tarry Town, NY

handle , one without ) footed serving piece, coffee tray, creamer, tea pot, coffee pot, water pitcher

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Ornate Silver-Plated Large Engraved Tray, 19th Century, Manchester Design
Ornate Silver-Plated Large Engraved Tray, 19th Century, Manchester Design

Ornate Silver-Plated Large Engraved Tray, 19th Century, Manchester Design

Located in Worcester Park, GB

This antique silver tray is a striking example of the ornate craftsmanship that defined late 19th

Category

Vintage 1940s English British Colonial Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Tray and Dishes by Quist, circa 1930
Art Deco Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Tray and Dishes by Quist, circa 1930

Art Deco Silver Plate and Crystal Barware Tray and Dishes by Quist, circa 1930

By Quist Silver Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

piece was crafted circa 1930. The modernist bar accessory features a large silver plate hexagonal

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate

Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s
Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

Dior Oversized Pink Lucite and Chrome Centerpiece Tray, Italy, 1970s

By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular Mid-Century large centerpiece or serving tray in pink lucite with a chrome-plated rim

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Chrome

New Modern Small Tray in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic Stock
New Modern Small Tray in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic Stock

New Modern Small Tray in Marble Creator Matteo Cibic Stock

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Small tray/plate in White Michelangelo, Black Marquinia, Rosso Levanto Marbles. Size: 22.5 x 15 x

Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

New Modern Small Tray in marble creator Matteo Cibic
New Modern Small Tray in marble creator Matteo Cibic

New Modern Small Tray in marble creator Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Small tray/plate in White Michelangelo, Black Marquinia, Rosso Levanto Marbles. Size: 22.5 x 15 x 2

Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Circular Large Silver Plate Scalloped Edge Tray, 20th Century, England
Circular Large Silver Plate Scalloped Edge Tray, 20th Century, England

Circular Large Silver Plate Scalloped Edge Tray, 20th Century, England

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Add timeless elegance to your home with this beautiful vintage silver-plated serving tray. Crafted

Category

20th Century English Colonial Revival Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique Presentation Tray, Egyptian Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Large Antique Presentation Tray, Egyptian Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian

Large Antique Presentation Tray, Egyptian Silver Plate, Afternoon Tea, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique presentation tray. An Egyptian, silver plated afternoon tea serving

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

New Modern Small Tray in White and Black, creator Matteo Cibic
New Modern Small Tray in White and Black, creator Matteo Cibic

New Modern Small Tray in White and Black, creator Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Small tray/plate in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 22.5 x 15 x 2 cm, smooth

Category

2010s Italian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Marble

Large English Silver Oval Serving or Drinks Tray by James Dixon and Son
Large English Silver Oval Serving or Drinks Tray by James Dixon and Son

Large English Silver Oval Serving or Drinks Tray by James Dixon and Son

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Austin, TX

A beautiful large English oval serving or drinks tray of fine plate silver, featuring two opposing

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Oval Tray in Gilded Hammered Aluminum and Ivory Plastic, Italy 60s
Vintage Oval Tray in Gilded Hammered Aluminum and Ivory Plastic, Italy 60s

Vintage Oval Tray in Gilded Hammered Aluminum and Ivory Plastic, Italy 60s

Located in Roma, IT

, made of bent gold-plated aluminum, continues after having surrounded the top creating two large handles

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Lenox Retired Large Rooster Metal Holiday Serving Plater Tray
Vintage Lenox Retired Large Rooster Metal Holiday Serving Plater Tray

Vintage Lenox Retired Large Rooster Metal Holiday Serving Plater Tray

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Lenox Retired Large Rooster Metal Holiday Serving Platter Tray. Circa late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal

1960s Vintage Couroc of Monterey Black Tray Featuring the Wells Fargo Stagecoach
1960s Vintage Couroc of Monterey Black Tray Featuring the Wells Fargo Stagecoach

1960s Vintage Couroc of Monterey Black Tray Featuring the Wells Fargo Stagecoach

By The Couroc Company

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Stagecoach. Dimensions: Large 18” x 12.5”. A unique and charming black serving tray from the Mid 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Resin, Wood

Serving Tray
Serving Tray

Serving Tray

Located in London, England

Large plated nickel serving tray with Britannia metal edging. Circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Nickel

English Silver Plate Barware / Tableware Tray
English Silver Plate Barware / Tableware Tray

English Silver Plate Barware / Tableware Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large and heavy, Edwardian style, Silver plated barware / tableware serving Tray. The tray features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose China 108 Pieces
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose China 108 Pieces

Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose China 108 Pieces

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

tray 12" x 7.5" 1 divided serving dish 11L x 7W 1 pickle tray 8" x 5" 1 lidded butter dish 8" x 4" 4 sP

Category

Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

A Very Fine Georgian Serving Tray in Old Sheffield Plate by Matthew Boulton
A Very Fine Georgian Serving Tray in Old Sheffield Plate by Matthew Boulton

A Very Fine Georgian Serving Tray in Old Sheffield Plate by Matthew Boulton

By Matthew Boulton

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine and large early 19th century Georgian 'Old Sheffield Plate' serving tray of oval form

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Flair Candelabra and Serving Trays Set of Six Mid-Century Modern by 1847 Rogers
Flair Candelabra and Serving Trays Set of Six Mid-Century Modern by 1847 Rogers

Flair Candelabra and Serving Trays Set of Six Mid-Century Modern by 1847 Rogers

By International Silver, 1847 Rogers Bros., Flair

Located in Topeka, KS

includes one large serving tray, a pair of smaller serving trays, a bon bon dish, and a pair of candelabra

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955
Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955

Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Extremely large serving tray with ornate edge and handles. Exceptional detail. Measures 30-1/2

Category

Vintage 1950s English Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Large Edwardian English Silver Barware / Tableware Tray
Large Edwardian English Silver Barware / Tableware Tray

Large Edwardian English Silver Barware / Tableware Tray

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Large and heavy, Edwardian, Silver plated barware / tableware serving Tray . The tray features flat

Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver, Copper

Antique Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Tea Set w/ Webster Wilcox Tray
Antique Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Tea Set w/ Webster Wilcox Tray

Antique Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Tea Set w/ Webster Wilcox Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Tea Set with Webster Wilcox Serving Tray - 6 Piece Set

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Modern Large Serving Tray in Oak by Poul Hundevad, 1970s
Danish Modern Large Serving Tray in Oak by Poul Hundevad, 1970s

Danish Modern Large Serving Tray in Oak by Poul Hundevad, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A large serving tray (60x43 cm) in solid oak. Fine subtle details and craftsmanship. It was made by

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Oak

Leonard Etched Ribbed Silverplate Footed Handled Narrow Serving Bar Tray
Leonard Etched Ribbed Silverplate Footed Handled Narrow Serving Bar Tray

Leonard Etched Ribbed Silverplate Footed Handled Narrow Serving Bar Tray

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a nice, large elongated silverplate tray by Leonard with two beautifully molded handles and

Category

Late 20th Century American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Cheese Tray Board Platter Silver Plate and Glass by Maison Produx, Paris
Cheese Tray Board Platter Silver Plate and Glass by Maison Produx, Paris

Cheese Tray Board Platter Silver Plate and Glass by Maison Produx, Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

Silversmith Maison Produx, Paris. The thick smoked glass base has a large silver plate handle. This neat

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Mirror centerpiece
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Mirror centerpiece

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Mirror centerpiece

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

delightful serving tray is raised by four Ormolu fluted feet supporting the framed mirror plate serving area

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Serving Pieces

Materials

Ormolu

Engraved Italian Silver Tray
Engraved Italian Silver Tray

Engraved Italian Silver Tray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large, hand-engraved, detailed, silver plated serving tray with satyr-head handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Mexican Arts and Crafts Copper and Silver-Plate Serving Tray by Tane
Large Mexican Arts and Crafts Copper and Silver-Plate Serving Tray by Tane

Large Mexican Arts and Crafts Copper and Silver-Plate Serving Tray by Tane

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arts & Crafts serving tray by Tane (ca. 1940s, Mexico). Large size in heavy gauge copper with

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Arts and Crafts Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

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Large Silver Plate Serving Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large silver plate serving tray for your home. Each large silver plate serving tray for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and silver plate. There are 466 variations of the antique or vintage large silver plate serving tray you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large silver plate serving tray, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A large silver plate serving tray made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one large silver plate serving tray that is appealing in its simplicity, but Christofle, Meissen Porcelain and Barker Ellis Silver Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Large Silver Plate Serving Tray?

A large silver plate serving tray can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,195, while the lowest priced sells for $68 and the highest can go for as much as $378,500.

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.