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Limoges Dessert Plates

19th-Century Set of 8 French Limoges Dessert Plates, Rabbits, Birds, Puppies
By Limoges
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This such a sweet set of 19th century Limoges dessert plates. They have pastoral themes ranging
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Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

12 Antique Limoges Floral & Gilt Shaped Dessert Plates. Circa 1890
By Jean Pouyat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pretty set of first course or dessert plates by the re known Limoges firm of Jean Pouyat from the
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Antique 1890s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Set of 12 Tiffany French Limoges Dessert or Salad Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 12 Tiffany French Limoges Dessert or Salad Plates, France, circa 1970s. Very graphic design
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Antique Limoges Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Gilt Trimmed Plates, Buffet/Dessert
By Delinieres & Co. 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
We love the scalloped shape and nice gadroon edging to these handsomely painted set of 12 plates
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Antique Early 1900s French Dinner Plates

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Gold, Enamel

Set of 12 Limoges Gilded Porcelain "Hémisphère" Dessert Plates by J.L. Coquet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of twelve (12) dessert plates were realized by the esteemed maker J.L. Coquet of
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20th Century French Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Set of 11 French Larchevêque UML Limoges Porcelain Dessert Plates and Platter
By Limoges
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 11 French Marc Larchevêque UML Limoges porcelain dessert plates and platter from the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Service Glazed in an Opulent Royal Blue with Gilt Edges
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A partial coffee/dessert service in opulent Limoges porcelain, comprising 6 dessert plates, 6 side
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20th Century French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

12 Haviland Vieux Paris Green, Cups, Saucers. and Dessert Plates, Limoges Paris
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Stockholm, SE
, around 1900–1930, these delicate Limoges pieces reflect the refined artistry of Parisian decorative arts
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Early 2000s French Romantic Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

20th century French set of 12 Porcelain Desert Plates, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Set of 12 Limoges porcelain dessert plates, a must-have for lovers of fine and elegant tableware
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20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Recent Sales

Four hand painted and gilded Limoges dessert plates
By Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot
Located in East Geelong, VIC
These four hand painted and gilded porcelain dessert plates with a scalloped edge are by the firm
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Email De Limoges Plate St Martin Cat Kitty Dessert Plates
Located in Pasadena, CA
two Email de Limoges dessert plates, designed by St. Martin. Renowned for their exquisite porcelain
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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

12 Limoges Raynaud Porcelain Dessert or Salad Plates in Pompei
By Limoges
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
12 Limoges Raynaud porcelain dessert or salad plates in Pompei. A cobalt blue ground with rich gilt
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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Haviland Limoges 'Schleiger 962' Greek Key China Dessert Plates, Set of 2
By Limoges, Haviland & Co.
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, set of 2, Haviland & Co. for Limoges France dessert plates, circa 1950s. The
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20th Century French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Delft Blue and White French Limoges Porcelain Dessert Plates, Exclusive Edition
By Haviland & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This purposely sized Limoges white porcelain dessert plate features an abstract design in a Delft
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2010s French Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Black Gray French Limoges Porcelain Dessert Plates, Exclusive Edition in Stock
By Haviland & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This purposely sized Limoges white dessert plate features a pulsating painting rendered in inky
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2010s French Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Cake/ Dessert Plate from Siesta Collection Hermès Paris, Fine Porcelain Limoges
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Cake/ dessert plate from Siesta Collection Hermès Paris, made with fine porcelain from Limoges
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21st Century and Contemporary French Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Hand Decorated Limoges Dessert Plates with Japanese Subjects
By L. Bernardaud and Co.
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An amazing set of 12 dessert plates with different hand colored characters depicted on each plate
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Vintage 1940s French Japonisme Dinner Plates

Limoges Porcelain Dessert Plates decorated with Feathers, Set of Ten
By Limoges
Located in Downingtown, PA
Limoges Porcelain Dessert Plates decorated with Feathers, Set of Ten, 1891-1900 The Limoges
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Salad or Dessert Plates, after Andy Warhol
By (after) Andy Warhol, Limoges
Located in Jersey City, NJ
dessert plates. Measures: 8.2" diameter (210 mm), each. Open edition. This set of four porcelain plates
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21st Century and Contemporary French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Limoges France Dessert Plates Gilt Medallion Center Gold Band
By Martial Redon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely Circa 1890 set of dessert plates by the Limoges Factory M Redon. This group features a
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Set of Nine Haviland Limoges Vieux Paris Dessert Dishes France Circa 1876
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Katonah, NY
slight rubbing to the gilt along the outer rim. Marks: The plates, each with the Haviland Limoges mark in
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Antique 1870s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Jean Cocteau Set of Porcelain Plates, Limoges Porcelain
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Downingtown, PA
Jean Cocteau set of porcelain plates, Limoges Porcelain 20th century The four Limoges
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Limoges France Assorted Fruits Dessert or Cheese Plates
By Limoges
Located in Doylestown, PA
Cheerful set of six vintage Limoges, France porcelain dessert or cheese plates with assorted fruit
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20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Jean Cocteau French Limoges Set of Four Ceramic Dessert Plates, circa 1958
By Limoges, Jean Cocteau
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four French Limoges dessert or appetizer plates by Jean Cocteau, circa 1958. Signed Jean
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Banana Plate after Andy Warhol
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Limoges porcelain salad/dessert plate 8.2" diameter (210 mm) open edition custom gift-box
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2010s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Banana Plate after Andy Warhol
Banana Plate after Andy Warhol
H 0.5 in Dm 8.2 in L 0.5 in
Marie Daâge Set of 4 French Limoges Tie-Dye Porcelain Dessert Plates
Located in Aspen, CO
Marie Daâge set of four tie-dye with gold trim porcelain dessert plates from Limoges France.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

La Maison de Louis Cartier Limoges Dessert Plates, 1980s
By Cartier
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Cartier salad or dessert plates. Featuring gold rim and detail, the iconic Cartier black panther
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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Antique Limoges Dessert Plates, Centre Star Medallion Green and Pink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely set of gilt trimmed dessert plates by Limoges with cartouches of elaborate hand painting
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Antique Early 1900s French Dinner Plates

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24k Gold

Limoges Cobalt and Gold Salad or Dessert Plates, Set of 12
By Limoges
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of 12 Limoges Cobalt rimmed dessert or salad plates. The scolloped rims of the
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Set of 11 Early 20th Century Porcelain Dessert Plates Gilded by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of eleven antique porcelain dessert plates from the French brand Limoges. The plates
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Antique Limoges Porcelain Set of 12 Dessert Plates
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A set of 12 stylish dessert plates in delicate white Limoges porcelain, each piece edged with a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Marilyn Salad or Dessert Plates, after Andy Warhol
By (after) Andy Warhol, Limoges
Located in Jersey City, NJ
or dessert plates. Measures: 8.2" diameter (210 mm), each. Open edition. This set of four
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21st Century and Contemporary French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 10 Dessert Plates White and Gold, Limoges France, Antique
By Charles Ahrenfeldt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pretty set of white and gold plates to go with all your fine porcelain tabletop. This set by
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Antique 1890s French Dinner Plates

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Gold

Jean Pouyat Limoges Salad / Dessert Plates-Set of 8, circa 1890s
By Jean Pouyat
Located in Ross, CA
Set of eight Limoges salad / dessert plates made in France by Jean Pouyat between 1890 and 1902
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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Jean Cocteau Plates by Limoges, Set of 8
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous set of 8 Jean Cocteau porcelain hor d'oeuvres or dessert plates for Limoges. Four unique
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Vintage 1950s French Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Sweet Limoges France Handmade Miniature Porcelain Box Dessert Plate with Spoon
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Whimsical round Limoges porcelain box with hinged lid depicts a miniature white china dessert plate
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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Sepia Safari Themed Dessert/Hors' Deouvres Plates by Limoges
By Giraud, Limoges
Located in New York, NY
plates were hand rendered and transferred by artisans of Limoges. These are fun and refined plates
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1990s French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Four Jean Cocteau French Limoges Ceramic Dessert Plates, circa 1958
By Limoges, Jean Cocteau
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four French Limoges dessert or appetizer plates by Jean Cocteau, circa 1958. Signed Jean
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Cristobal Dessert or Salad Plates by Alberto Pinto for Limoges
By Alberto Pinto, Limoges
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of six dessert or salad porcelain plates were designed by the celebrated interior
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20th Century French Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Set of Eight Limoges Porcelain Dessert Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight porcelain side or dessert plates with scalloped and gilded edges, four with a
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20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Jean Cocteau French Limoges Ceramic Plates, circa 1958
By Jean Cocteau, Limoges
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four French Limoges dessert or appetizer plates by Jean Cocteau, circa 1958. Signed Jean
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Cocteau Porcelain Plate Limoges France Set of 4
By Limoges, Jean Cocteau
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fabulous set of 4 Jean Cocteau porcelain hor d'oeuvres or dessert plates for Limoges. Four unique
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dessert Plates ‘the Horse Trainer’ by Pablo Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Dessert plates (The Horse Trainer) boxed set of nine porcelain from Limoges Measures: 6.3" or 16
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2010s French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

12 plates and platter
Located in New Canaan, CT
We have a set of 12 of these pretty Limoges dessert plates and a matching footed serving dish.
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Vintage 1930s French Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

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12 plates and platter
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ROCHARD Limoges France GARDEN PATCH Salad Dessert Plate - 7-3/4"
By Rochard Limoges
Located in St. Petersburg, FL
ROCHARD France Limoges GARDEN PATCH pattern Salad or Dessert Plate in great condition free from
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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Set of '7' Collection of Porcelain Dessert Plates
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Black Bone China Dessert Plate Size: 8.5"D #2 Pink and White Limoges Dessert Floral Plate Size: 8"D
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Vintage 1980s European Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Hilton MC CONNICO for DAUM: 6 dessert plates "The lost arrows of Guillaume Tell"
By Hilton McConnico
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Hilton MC CONNICO (born in 1943) for DAUM "The Lost Arrows of William Tell" Set of 6 dessert plates
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20th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Limoge Dessert Plates "Iriana Bleu" by Christofle Paris, Set of 8
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1990s French Limoge porcelain and 24-karat gold salad/dessert plates, "Iriana Bleu" by Christofle
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20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Gold

1970s Limoges France Set of 6 Bicentennial Limited Edition Salad/Dessert Plates
By D'arceau Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Limoges France set of 6 Bicentennial Limited Edition salad/dessert plates by, D'Arceau
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20th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Limoges France Porcelain Salad Dessert Plates, "Lafayette" S/10
By U.C. Limoges
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Art Nouveau style French porcelain salad/dessert plates in the pattern, "Lafayette" by
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Haviland Limoges "Moss Rose" Salad/Dessert Plates S/6
By Haviland & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of six salad/dessert plates in "Moss Rose" with a pink border by, Haviland & Co. Limoges
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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Set of 12 Limoges France Salad/Dessert Plates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant chinoiserie style porcelain plates in rust. Red and gold on top of a white ground in a
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Gold

Set of Three 1930s, Limoge France Porcelain Salad or Dessert Plates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of three elegant chinoiserie style porcelain plates in rust. Red and 22-karat gold on top of a
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Gold

20th Century French Limoges Salad/Dessert Plates S/6 By, Haviland & Co.
By Haviland & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
20th Century Limoges France set of six salad or dessert plates in "Moss Rose". Three plates have
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20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century French Limoge Porcelain & 22-Karat Gold Dessert Plates, Set of Seven
By Charles Ahrenfeldt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dessert plate set of seven pieces by, Charles Arenfeldt, France. Each plate has a different color band and
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Mid-20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Gold

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Limoges Dessert Plates For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of limoges dessert plates is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and gold, all limoges dessert plates available were constructed with great care. There are 21 antique and vintage limoges dessert plates for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Limoges dessert plates have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern limoges dessert plates are consistently popular styles. Limoges dessert plates have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Limoges, Haviland & Co. and Jean Cocteau are consistently popular.

How Much are Limoges Dessert Plates?

Limoges dessert plates can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $478, while the lowest priced sells for $99 and the highest can go for as much as $3,600.

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 Limoges Dessert Plates
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Although dessert plates can range in sizes, these plates typically measure around 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Sometimes, however, smaller plates are used for more delicate desserts.