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Meissen Rare Pair Porcelain Figures Holding Birds by Kändler
Meissen Rare Pair Porcelain Figures Holding Birds by Kändler

Meissen Rare Pair Porcelain Figures Holding Birds by Kändler

By J.J. Kändler

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and stunning pair German porcelain figures holding birds attributed to Johann Joachim

Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Rare Pair of Antique Candlesticks in High Quality
Meissen Rare Pair of Antique Candlesticks in High Quality

Meissen Rare Pair of Antique Candlesticks in High Quality

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, pair of antique candlesticks. Rare candlesticks in high quality. Measures: 31 cm. high. In

Category

20th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna
Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna

Rare Meissen Bust of Madonna

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Rare Meissen bust of Madonna.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Rare pair Meissen Elephants, depicting Alexander the Great C19th.
Rare pair Meissen Elephants, depicting Alexander the Great C19th.

Rare pair Meissen Elephants, depicting Alexander the Great C19th.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exceptional matched pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain elephants vividly capturing the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads
Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads

Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open

Category

Antique 1870s German Neoclassical Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

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

Category

20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare and Large Classical Trompe-L'oeil Meissen Porcelain Plaque
Rare and Large Classical Trompe-L'oeil Meissen Porcelain Plaque

Rare and Large Classical Trompe-L'oeil Meissen Porcelain Plaque

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Rare and large classical Trompe-l'oeil meissen porcelain plaque. German, 19th century. Measures

Category

Antique 19th Century German Classical Roman Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Rome, IT

Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Carp/Fish Form Covered Tureen
A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Carp/Fish Form Covered Tureen

A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Carp/Fish Form Covered Tureen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Extremely Rare and Impressive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Carp/Fish Form Covered Tureen. This

Category

Antique 1860s German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

49-Piece Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service in Rare Puce/Purple Color
49-Piece Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service in Rare Puce/Purple Color

49-Piece Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service in Rare Puce/Purple Color

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milford, NH

A fine 49-piece Meissen porcelain dinner service in a rare purple/puce color, including 10 10-inch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra

Category

Antique 1760s German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top
A Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top

A Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible and Very Rare Meissen Porcelain Tureen and Cover with Vegetable and Lobster Top

Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Revival Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque
19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque

19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarzana, CA

This exceptional and rare Meissen porcelain painted plaque depicts a young boy wearing white outfit

Category

Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover
Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover

Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

Botanical Jewel: Rare Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen Origin: Meissen, Germany

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lisse, NL

Meissen’s finest artistic output. If you love this rare Meissen porcelain figural clock group with

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted
Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted

Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique Meissen Porcelain Footed Salt Cellar ca. 1735 Hand Painted Rare Meissen porcelain salt

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases
Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases

Pair of Meissen Schneeballen and Intricately Ormolu-Mounted Potpourri Vases

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A very unusual and rare pair of Meissen Schneeballen and intricately ormolu mounted potpourri vases

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Ormolu

Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made
Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made

Meissen Scent Bottle Rocaille En Miniature Watteau Pictures Painted Made

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen nicest rare scent bottle en miniature Please note: Abundantly painted with Watteau scenes

Category

Antique 1850s German Rococo Porcelain

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

Category

Antique 18th Century German Rococo Busts

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Rare Meissen Animal Figures Birds 'Bitterns', By J.J. Kaendler, 20th C
Pair Of Rare Meissen Animal Figures Birds 'Bitterns', By J.J. Kaendler, 20th C

Pair Of Rare Meissen Animal Figures Birds 'Bitterns', By J.J. Kaendler, 20th C

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

KAENDLER (1706 - 1775) chief sculptor at the Meissen manufactory from 1742 to 1775. He is the most famous

Category

Late 20th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Meissen Legume Dishes from the Marcolini Period, 18th Century
Pair of Meissen Legume Dishes from the Marcolini Period, 18th Century

Pair of Meissen Legume Dishes from the Marcolini Period, 18th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Milano, IT

An elegant and rare pair of Meissen serving dishes from the Marcolini period. The pair of legume

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain 'Hausmaler' Tea & Coffee Service, 1763-74
A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain 'Hausmaler' Tea & Coffee Service, 1763-74

A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain 'Hausmaler' Tea & Coffee Service, 1763-74

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

A Rare Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Hausmaler Eight Person Tea and Coffee Service 1763-74

Category

Antique 18th Century German Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Cabinet Plates with Cherubs
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Cabinet Plates with Cherubs

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Cabinet Plates with Cherubs

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinarily fine set of Meissen Porcelain cabinet plates. Each with a gilt scalloped rim

Category

Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Children Group Girl With Child A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, c 1905
Art Nouveau Children Group Girl With Child A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, c 1905

Art Nouveau Children Group Girl With Child A. Koenig, Meissen Germany, c 1905

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figure group: Girl and child in clothing from around 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Pair Boy & Girl With Hoops, A. Koenig, c 1910
Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Pair Boy & Girl With Hoops, A. Koenig, c 1910

Meissen Art Nouveau Figurine Pair Boy & Girl With Hoops, A. Koenig, c 1910

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurines: Two children with colorful hoops: Standing boy

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Group 'Girl With Goat', by Erich Hoesel, Meissen Germany, ca 1905
Art Nouveau Group 'Girl With Goat', by Erich Hoesel, Meissen Germany, ca 1905

Art Nouveau Group 'Girl With Goat', by Erich Hoesel, Meissen Germany, ca 1905

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Girl in a striped dress with polka dots and a white

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Rare and Early Meissen Bowl / Basket with Pierced Rim
Meissen, Germany. Rare and Early Meissen Bowl / Basket with Pierced Rim

Meissen, Germany. Rare and Early Meissen Bowl / Basket with Pierced Rim

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Rare and early Meissen bowl with pierced rim, handles in the form of branches

Category

Antique 19th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Antique Early Period Meissen Porcelain Jug
Rare Antique Early Period Meissen Porcelain Jug

Rare Antique Early Period Meissen Porcelain Jug

Located in Suffolk, GB

Rare Antique early period Meissen porcelain jug in the form of a white porcelain bear with hand

Category

Antique 18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910
Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910

Large Art Nouveau Figurine, Pierrette, by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, 1910

By Meissen Porcelain, Martin Wiegand

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine: Red-haired girl sitting on the ground with

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer" with blue eyes, circa 1747
Meissen Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer" with blue eyes, circa 1747

Meissen Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer" with blue eyes, circa 1747

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Mid 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rare blue eyed Mushroom Seller "Pilzverkäufer". Model

Category

Antique 1740s German Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908
Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908

Art Nouveau Figurine 'Pierrette' by Martin Wiegand, Meissen Germany, ca 1908

By Martin Wiegand, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain figurine: Red-haired girl sitting on the ground with

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900
Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'The Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany Around 1900

By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900
Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900

Meissen Art Nouveau Group 'the Air' by Paul Helmig, Germany, Around 1900

By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare and excellent Meissen porcelain group around 1900: Juno, the Roman goddess of the air

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905
Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905

Art Nouveau Children Group 'Girl With Child', T. Eichler, Meissen Germany, 1905

By Theodor Eichler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Extremely rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Two girls in clothing of circa 1900, the elder

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860
Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine Group 'Apollo & Daphne', By Juechtzer, Ca. 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Christian Gottfried Juechtzer

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: Apollo clothed with a cloak

Category

Antique 1860s German Classical Roman Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912
Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912

Art Nouveau Group 'Mother With Child', by Paul Helmig, Meissen Germany, ca 1912

By Paul Helmig, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen Art Nouveau porcelain group: Mother in a dress decorated with elaborate Art

Category

Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory 'Earth', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Circa 1860
Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory 'Earth', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Circa 1860

Meissen Porcelain Group Allegory 'Earth', by J.J. Kaendler, Germany, Circa 1860

By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Very rare Meissen allegorical group of the 19th century: Ceres, the Roman goddess of the earth

Category

Antique 1860s German Baroque Porcelain

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Allegory Hope', By C.G. Juechtzer, Circa 1860
Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Allegory Hope', By C.G. Juechtzer, Circa 1860

Large Meissen Porcelain Figurine 'Allegory Hope', By C.G. Juechtzer, Circa 1860

By Meissen Porcelain, Christian Gottfried Juechtzer

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine from the 19th century: Youthful beauty with her hair tied

Category

Antique 1850s German Classical Greek Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine and Rare German 19th Century Figural Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain
Fine and Rare German 19th Century Figural Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain

Fine and Rare German 19th Century Figural Porcelain Liquor Dispenser Fountain

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare German, 19th century figural porcelain liquor dispenser fountain. The two-part

Category

Antique 19th Century German Baroque Revival Porcelain

Materials

Bronze

Large Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory - The Four Seasons', By Leuteritz, Ca. 1880
Large Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory - The Four Seasons', By Leuteritz, Ca. 1880

Large Meissen Cupid Group 'Allegory - The Four Seasons', By Leuteritz, Ca. 1880

By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz

Located in Vienna, AT

An excellent and rare Meissen group of the seasons with large figures: Four amoretti wrapped in

Category

Antique 1880s German Rococo Centerpieces

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 Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent large and rare Meissen figurine group from the 19th century: Apollo, clothed with a cloak

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Rembrandt and Saskia in the Tavern
19th C. Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Rembrandt and Saskia in the Tavern

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Plaque Depicting Rembrandt and Saskia in the Tavern

By Rembrandt van Rijn, Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An incredible and very rare 19th Century Meissen porcelain plaque depicting Rembrandt and Saskia in

Category

Antique 1860s German Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Meissen Rare For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal meissen rare for your home. Each meissen rare for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. There are many kinds of the meissen rare you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A meissen rare is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Rococo, Baroque and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made meissen rare over the years, but those crafted by Meissen Porcelain, Chantilly and Christian Friedrich Herold are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Meissen Rare?

A meissen rare can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,958, while the lowest priced sells for $240 and the highest can go for as much as $148,500.

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.