Lead Crystal Decanter
Antique 1820s Northern Irish Barware
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Crystal
Late 20th Century Czech Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Crystal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Glass
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Ormolu
20th Century Barware
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Barware
Crystal
Late 20th Century Czech Barware
Crystal
Late 20th Century Czech Barware
Crystal
20th Century Barware
Crystal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Barware
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Porcelain
Glass
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Porcelain
Glass
2010s British Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
Late 20th Century Portuguese Other Barware
Crystal
Late 20th Century German Crystal Serveware
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Crystal Serveware
20th Century French Art Deco More Dining and Entertaining
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Barware
20th Century British Barware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Barware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s English Regency Revival Barware
Crystal, Lead
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Barware
Wood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware
Crystal, Silver Plate
Early 2000s Polish Modern Barware
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Barware
Crystal, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Barware
Crystal
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Crystal Serveware
Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Crystal Serveware
Glass
Vintage 1970s English Glass
Glass
Mid-20th Century French American Classical Barware
Crystal
Late 20th Century Czech Barware
Crystal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Barware
Cut Glass
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Glass
Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Jars
Crystal
20th Century French Art Deco Barware
Crystal, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Dining and Entertaining
Velvet, Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Crystal Serveware
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century British Barware
20th Century French Barware
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Barware
20th Century British Art Deco Serving Pieces
Silver Plate
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Serving Pieces
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Barware
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Dining and Entertaining
Brass
20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Dining and Entertaining
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Oak
20th Century British Art Deco Glass
Crystal, Silver
20th Century British Art Deco Serving Pieces
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Barware
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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.
- Do old decanters contain lead?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, old decanters may contain lead if they are crystal. Until the passage of regulations in the 1960s, many manufacturers used crystal that was 32 percent lead or more. As a result, decanters made from the crystal are generally not safe to use to store spirits. On 1stDibs, find a collection of decanters.
- What is full-lead crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Full-lead crystal is the term for crystal ware that contains at least 30% lead. By definition, only glass that is at least 24% lead is crystal. Under the technical definition, non-lead crystal is actually a type of glass with a high degree of brilliance. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of crystal wares.
- Is Baccarat lead crystal?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 20, 2024Yes, Baccarat is lead crystal. In order for a work of glass to be deemed “lead crystal,” its chemical composition needs to contain no less than 24 percent lead oxide. Historically, crystal glassware referred to decorative tableware and drinking vessels that was made of leaded glass. Today's "lead-free crystal" is made with barium oxide, zinc oxide, or potassium oxide instead of lead.
One of the world’s foremost crystal manufacturers, Baccarat has long been emblematic of luxury and exquisite craftsmanship. While glass chandeliers were quite popular lighting fixtures for palatial homes in the 19th century — and they still bring welcome drama to a space — Baccarat chandeliers were different from the rest of the world’s supply.
At the time, artisans at Baccarat added nickel oxide to their leaded glass mixture during the manufacturing process, which made for a perfectly clear rock crystal imitation. Owing to distinct and innovative processes like these, which yielded strikingly clear pieces of glass, Baccarat chandeliers and pendants — as well as the company’s decorative objects, serveware and other glass pieces — were soon prized as symbols of wealth all over the world.
Find antique and vintage Baccarat lighting for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To clean a crystal decanter, soak in warm water and dish soap and then wipe with a soft cloth or a sponge with a handle. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. If stains linger, mix equal parts warm water and white vinegar and fill the decanter with it. Let it sit for an hour or two and then rinse thoroughly. Find a range of crystal decanters on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some Bohemia Crystal contains lead and some of it doesnt. According to their website, Bohemia Crystal produces four different lines: 24% lead crystal, lead crystal, crystalline and glass. Shop a collection of Bohemia Crystal from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Whether Waterford Marquis crystal is lead crystal depends on its age. Waterford gradually phased out the use of lead in its crystal wear and completely eliminated the material in 2023. Pieces manufactured before that time may or may not be lead crystal. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Waterford crystal ware.
- Is Orrefors crystal lead free?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether Orrefors crystal is lead-free depends on its age. Since 1951, the brand hasn't used lead in its pieces. Earlier crystal ware may contain lead. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Orrefors crystal glassware and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Provided that the seal is airtight, you can typically keep liquor in a crystal decanter for as long as you can store the spirit in an already opened bottle. Vodka, brandy and other liquors may remain fresh for a few years. A decanter will usually preserve wine for a few days. Shop a range of crystal decanters on 1stDibs.
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