Antique China Tableware
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Silver
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware
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Silver
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Early 20th Century Antique China Tableware
Porcelain
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Faience
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Wood
Early 20th Century Antique China Tableware
Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Faience
Late 18th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware
Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware
Silver
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Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware
Silver
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Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique China Tableware
Late 19th Century British Antique China Tableware
Porcelain
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Marble
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Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique China Tableware
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Elm
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Ceramic
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Porcelain
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Porcelain
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Pine, Lacquer
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Pine, Lacquer
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Silver
1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware
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Porcelain
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Silver
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Porcelain
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware
Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware
Silver
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique China Tableware
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19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware
Silver
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Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware
Silver
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Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware
Silver
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Silver
19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware
Silver
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Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Antique China Tableware
1920s British Antique China Tableware
Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique China Tableware
Porcelain
19th Century Chinese Antique China Tableware
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Steel
1920s English Art Deco Antique China Tableware
Ceramic
1920s English Art Deco Antique China Tableware
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1870s English Victorian Antique China Tableware
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1870s English Victorian Antique China Tableware
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1870s English Victorian Antique China Tableware
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1890s English Victorian Antique China Tableware
Porcelain
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How Much is a Antique China Tableware?
Finding the Right Tableware for You
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique china pattern, you can either conduct research using trusted online resources or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. If you prefer to perform the research yourself, start by identifying the maker using the backstamps, usually located on the bottoms of china pieces. Once you know who the maker is, search for online catalogues and image galleries and browse them for similar patterns. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique china.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique blue and white china are known as Flow Blue. Flow Blue was popular during the Victorian era and is still highly coveted by collectors for its eye-catching design and hazy patterns. Browse a wide selection of authentic Flow Blue dishware and serve ware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.
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