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Mid-Century Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Brutalist Form
Mid-Century Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Brutalist Form

Mid-Century Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Brutalist Form

Located in Alap, HU

expressive surface treatment reflect the bold experimental language of mid-century Eastern European ceramics

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Cake Plate, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Cake Plate, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Cake Plate, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Studio Pottery Cake Plate, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to

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20th Century Brutalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Mid Century Brutalist Jean Nison Ceramic Tile George Slaying the Dragon
Rare Mid Century Brutalist Jean Nison Ceramic Tile George Slaying the Dragon

Rare Mid Century Brutalist Jean Nison Ceramic Tile George Slaying the Dragon

By Jean Nison

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional mid century ceramic tile depicting George slaying the dragon, by important ceramicist

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Brutalist Bowl in Blue Lava Glaze
Large Mid-Century Brutalist Bowl in Blue Lava Glaze

Large Mid-Century Brutalist Bowl in Blue Lava Glaze

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique large mid-century Brutalist bowl in blue lava glaze, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good

Category

20th Century American Brutalist Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Large Mid-Century Italian Owl Ice Bucket – Brutalist Design
Large Mid-Century Italian Owl Ice Bucket – Brutalist Design

Large Mid-Century Italian Owl Ice Bucket – Brutalist Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

This striking mid-century Italian ice bucket is designed in the shape of an owl and makes a truly

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

standalone sculptural object or within a curated mid-century, Brutalist, or vintage ceramic collection

Category

Vintage 1960s Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

, reminiscent of the “fat lava” aesthetic popular in mid-century European ceramics, while the graphic yellow

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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

faceted trapezoidal silhouette reflect the bold geometric experimentation characteristic of mid-century

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist Pottery Ashtray or Bowl by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1968
Mid-Century Brutalist Pottery Ashtray or Bowl by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1968

Mid-Century Brutalist Pottery Ashtray or Bowl by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1968

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist German Studio Pottery Ashtray or Bowl by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1960s, 1968, in

Category

20th Century German Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

design language characteristic of mid-century Eastern European studio and factory ceramics. The dark

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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Textured Form
Vintage Hungarian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Textured Form

Vintage Hungarian Mid-Century Ceramic Vase, Textured Form

Located in Alap, HU

embody the expressive material experimentation characteristic of mid-century Eastern European ceramics

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

abstract decorative language. A sculptural accent well suited to mid-century, Brutalist, or contemporary

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Sculptural Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Sculptural Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Sculptural Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

statement piece, suitable for mid-century, Brutalist, or contemporary interiors, and integrates seamlessly

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

decorative language characteristic of mid-century Eastern European studio and factory ceramics. The dark

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

accent or as part of a curated mid-century, Brutalist, or vintage ceramic collection. Details Origin

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Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

expressive decorative language characteristic of mid-century Eastern European ceramics. The dark, volcanic

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form
Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Vintage Hungarian Ceramic Vase, Textured Mid-Century Form

Located in Alap, HU

decorative language characteristic of mid-century Eastern European ceramics. The glaze presents a volcanic

Category

Vintage 1960s Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Alabaster Ashtray, 1950s Brutalist
Italian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Alabaster Ashtray, 1950s Brutalist

Italian Mid-Century Hand-Carved Alabaster Ashtray, 1950s Brutalist

Located in Barntrup, DE

An adorable Italian genuine alabaster hand-carved ashtray with irregular shapes and beautiful colors from light beige to gray. Italy, circa the 1950s - 1960s. The original label on...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Alabaster

Fat Lava Brutalist Style Hungarian Colored Ceramic Glazed Vase
Fat Lava Brutalist Style Hungarian Colored Ceramic Glazed Vase

Fat Lava Brutalist Style Hungarian Colored Ceramic Glazed Vase

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pecul...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Brutalist Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder , 1960s
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder , 1960s

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder , 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Studio Pottery Wall Candleholder , 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Fat Lava Pottery Bowl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Brass Fruit Bowl or Dish
Huge Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Brass Fruit Bowl or Dish

Huge Brutalist Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cast Brass Fruit Bowl or Dish

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

times throughout the piece. Perfect for any Mid-Century Modern home or for the Brutalist, Spanish

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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Tea Canister with Lid, 1960s
Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Tea Canister with Lid, 1960s

Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Tea Canister with Lid, 1960s

By Gerhard Liebenthron

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Brutalist Studio Pottery Tea Canister with Lid by Gerhard Liebenthron, 1960s, in

Category

20th Century German Brutalist Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 10 Mid-Century Brutalist German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups, 1960s
Set of 10 Mid-Century Brutalist German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups, 1960s

Set of 10 Mid-Century Brutalist German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups, 1960s

By Dümler & Breiden

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist West German Pottery WGP Punch Bowl and Cups from Dümler & Breiden, 1960s, Set

Category

20th Century German Brutalist Tableware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Tea Warmer from Stadler, 1960s
Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Tea Warmer from Stadler, 1960s

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Tea Warmer from Stadler, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Tea Warmer from Stadler, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brutalist Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Vintage Brutalist Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware

Vintage Brutalist Bottle Opener Mid-Century Modern Metal Breweriana Barware

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze, Brass

ODK Norwegian Unusual Large Brutalist Lidded Studio Pottery Vessel
ODK Norwegian Unusual Large Brutalist Lidded Studio Pottery Vessel

ODK Norwegian Unusual Large Brutalist Lidded Studio Pottery Vessel

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

or water pot with makers marks ODK to the base and believed to date from the mid-20th Century or

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Brutalist Ceramic Art Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Brutalist Ceramic Art Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Brutalist Ceramic Art Vase, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

showcases a bold brutalist silhouette with expressive glazing, combining dark glossy tones with textured

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Brutalist Vases by M.Simmulson for Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden, Circa 1960
Pair of Brutalist Vases by M.Simmulson for Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden, Circa 1960

Pair of Brutalist Vases by M.Simmulson for Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden, Circa 1960

By Mari Simmulson

Located in COLMAR, FR

A striking pair of mid-century Swedish stoneware vases produced by Upsala-Ekeby during the early

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Brutalist Chamotte Ceramic Vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, 1960s
Brutalist Chamotte Ceramic Vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, 1960s

Brutalist Chamotte Ceramic Vase by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, 1960s

By rorstrand studio, Inger Persson

Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län

Rare and tall studio vase by Inger Persson, manufactured at Rörstrand in Sweden during the 1960s. Made from unglazed chamotte stoneware. Signed on the bottom. OBS: an insignificant...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Brutalist Style French Porcelain Stoneware Centerpiece
Brutalist Style French Porcelain Stoneware Centerpiece

Brutalist Style French Porcelain Stoneware Centerpiece

Located in Prato, Tuscany

A French centerpiece of distinctive character and artistic interest, crafted in the Brutalist style

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Centerpieces

Materials

Stoneware

Large Stoneware Ceramic Brutalist Decorative Plate by Hervé Rousseau
Large Stoneware Ceramic Brutalist Decorative Plate by Hervé Rousseau

Large Stoneware Ceramic Brutalist Decorative Plate by Hervé Rousseau

By Hervé Rousseau

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Hervé Rousseau Amazing and large stoneware ceramic Brutalist decorative plate by the French

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Brutalist Iron Zoomorphic Snake Standing Catchall Ashtray
French Brutalist Iron Zoomorphic Snake Standing Catchall Ashtray

French Brutalist Iron Zoomorphic Snake Standing Catchall Ashtray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Brutalist Iron Zoomorphic Snake Standing Catchall Ashtray This architectural stunner is

Category

Mid-20th Century French Ashtrays

Materials

Iron

Monumental Brutalist Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, 1950s
Monumental Brutalist Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, 1950s

Monumental Brutalist Ashtray by Marcello Fantoni for Raymor, 1950s

By Raymor, Marcello Fantoni

Located in View Park, CA

A green glow: monumental vintage Italian brutalist hand-worked metal ashtray by Marcello Fantoni

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Copper

1970s Brutalist Oak Wood and Wrought Iron French Wine Cooler
1970s Brutalist Oak Wood and Wrought Iron French Wine Cooler

1970s Brutalist Oak Wood and Wrought Iron French Wine Cooler

Located in Aci Castello, IT

original condition with normal signs of use and age, It exhibits characteristics of the Brutalist style

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Wine Coolers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Wine Rack in Wrought Iron Brass 1960s
Mid Century Wine Rack in Wrought Iron Brass 1960s

Mid Century Wine Rack in Wrought Iron Brass 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Mid Century Wine Rack in Wrought Iron Brass, Europe, 1960s. This is a great mid century wine rack

Category

Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Wine Coolers

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Sheet Metal Centerpiece, Italy 1970s
Brutalist Sheet Metal Centerpiece, Italy 1970s

Brutalist Sheet Metal Centerpiece, Italy 1970s

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Naples, IT

Centerpiece/pot holder in light metal sheet shaped brutalist, in the style of Lino Sabattini 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Sheet Metal

Brutalist ashtray by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970
Brutalist ashtray by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970

Brutalist ashtray by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

vintage decorative objects, with particular expertise in rare mid-century brutalist bronze and aluminium

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

Brutalist lighter by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970
Brutalist lighter by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970

Brutalist lighter by Fratelli Mannelli, travertine, Italy, 1970

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in BARCELONA, ES

expertise in rare mid-century brutalist bronze and aluminium pieces. Discover our curated collection of bold

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Travertine

1970s Brutalist Oak Wood and Wrought Iron French Wine Cooler
1970s Brutalist Oak Wood and Wrought Iron French Wine Cooler

1970s Brutalist Oak Wood and Wrought Iron French Wine Cooler

Located in Aci Castello, IT

original condition with normal signs of use and age, It exhibits characteristics of the Brutalist style

Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Wine Coolers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brutalist Style Greek MCM Bronze Bottle Opener
Brutalist Style Greek MCM Bronze Bottle Opener

Brutalist Style Greek MCM Bronze Bottle Opener

Located in San Diego, CA

Brutalist style Greek MCM bronze bottle opener, circa 1960s. The piece is in good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Large Brutalist Aluminum + Brass Serving Tray or Bowl by Leopold of Spain
Large Brutalist Aluminum + Brass Serving Tray or Bowl by Leopold of Spain

Large Brutalist Aluminum + Brass Serving Tray or Bowl by Leopold of Spain

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Spain, this brutalist style aluminum and brass tray is marked by Leopold of Seville, Spain

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Massive 1970s Blenko 'Caribbean Blue'  Brutalist Ashtray
Massive 1970s Blenko 'Caribbean Blue'  Brutalist Ashtray

Massive 1970s Blenko 'Caribbean Blue' Brutalist Ashtray

By Blenko Glass

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive 1970s Blenko 'Caribbean Blue' Brutalist Ashtray  USA, circa 1970s Transport yourself to

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp
Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp

By Copper Shop & Van Erp Studio

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Asbak by Jan Van Erp This vintage ashtray is a strong example of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist ashtray by Art3, brass and aluminum, Spain, 1970
Brutalist ashtray by Art3, brass and aluminum, Spain, 1970

Brutalist ashtray by Art3, brass and aluminum, Spain, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

decorative objects, with particular expertise in rare mid-century brutalist bronze and aluminium pieces

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist ashtray by Léopold, brass and aluminum, Spain, 1970
Brutalist ashtray by Léopold, brass and aluminum, Spain, 1970

Brutalist ashtray by Léopold, brass and aluminum, Spain, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

vintage decorative objects, with particular expertise in rare mid-century brutalist bronze and aluminium

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

French Iron and Brass Pitcher Brutalist Style, Midcentury
French Iron and Brass Pitcher Brutalist Style, Midcentury

French Iron and Brass Pitcher Brutalist Style, Midcentury

Located in Labrit, Landes

Elegant pitcher in the brutalist style. Iron recovered with brass, Made circa 1950, France

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Iron

Long Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp
Long Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp

Long Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Ashtray or Vide-Poche by Jan Van Erp

By Copper Shop & Van Erp Studio

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Mid-Century Modern Fat Lava Asbak by Jan Van Erp This vintage ashtray is a strong example of the

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Donald Drumm Brutalist Casserole Dish
Donald Drumm Brutalist Casserole Dish

Donald Drumm Brutalist Casserole Dish

By Donald Drumm

Located in New York, NY

Both stylish and practical this uncommon 3 quart sand cast aluminum casserole dish by Donald Drumm is sure to make a statement at any event. Signed Drumm on bottom this piece is read...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Aluminum

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Mid Century Brutalist Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century brutalist ceramics is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century brutalist ceramics — often made from metal, ceramic and glass — can elevate any home. Mid century brutalist ceramics have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of mid century brutalist ceramics to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Modern mid century brutalist ceramics are of considerable interest. Donald Drumm, Marcello Fantoni and Accolay Pottery each produced beautiful mid century brutalist ceramics that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid Century Brutalist Ceramics?

Prices for mid century brutalist ceramics start at $100 and top out at $8,800 with the average selling for $734.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.