$26,800
H 4 in W 27 in D 27 in
French Mid 19th Century Empire St. Ormolu Mirrored Surtout De Table Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French Mid-19th Century Empire st. ormolu mirrored surtout de
Ormolu
$6,800
H 17.5 in W 66 in D 26 in
Maison Jansen Black Lacquer, Bronze & Mirror Surtout de Table Coffee Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen Black Lacquer, Bronze & Mirror Surtout de Table Coffee Table France, Circa 1960s
Bronze
$88,437
H 5.32 in W 125.2 in D 26.19 in
Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Mirror Surtout de Table Centrepiece
Located in London, GB
Empire style gilt bronze and mirror surtout de table centrepiece French, 20th Century Height
Ormolu
A Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Mirror Surtout De Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Mirror Surtout De Table Circular form, cast with a
Bronze, Ormolu
$22,000
H 17.25 in W 74.5 in D 35.375 in
A Palatial French Gilt Bronze Mirrored Surtout de Table with Jardiniere, L-74.5
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring 74 ½ inches long, this palatial gilt bronze mirrored surtout de table would make a
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Bronze and Mirrored Surtout de Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A finely cast late 19th Century French surtout de table. Formed as an elongated oval plateau with
Bronze
$2,300
H 3.5 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Mirrored "Surtout de Table" with Cherubs
Located in Dallas, TX
mercury loss on the mirror. A Surtout de table is an ornamental centerpiece displayed on a formal dining
Silver Plate, Bronze
$16,000
H 3.25 in W 64.75 in D 22.25 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Four-Piece Mirrored "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this monumental four-section antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in
Silver Plate, Bronze
$1,995
H 3 in W 17 in D 17 in
19th Century French Directoire Style Silver Plate Mirrored Surtout de Table Tray
Located in Fayetteville, AR
French Directoire style silver plate footed tray, or surtout de table, features a mirrored bottom and
Silver Plate
$2,900
H 2 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout de Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and richly detailed, this 19th century French Louis XV style "Surtout de table" was crafted
Silver, Bronze
Art Nouveau Bronze Mirrored Plateau with Jardinière Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Art Nouveau Silverplated over bronze mirrored Surtout de table (Plateau) and Jardinière
Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu and Mirror Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Surtout de Table' centerpiece/plateau. The five piece plateau is raised by striking columns with mottled
Ormolu
French Early 19th Century First Empire Period Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French early 19th century First Empire period ormolu mirrored surtout de table
Ormolu
$102,043 / set
H 18.9 in W 34.26 in D 23.23 in
Extensive Silver-Plate Table Service by English Firm Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
large and superbly finished fitted wooden chest. The set comprises a mirrored surtout de table, a larger
Silver Plate
19th, Circular Ormolu Bronze French Centerpiece with Mirror
Located in IT
19th, circular Ormolu bronze French centerpiece with mirror (surtout de table) Diameter cm 75, H 9
Bronze
English Surtout-De-Table Mirrored Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century English silver plate frame surtout de table mirrored plateau . The plateau
Silver
$18,500
H 18.75 in W 58 in D 24.5 in
French Surtout De Plateau Three Piece Mirror and Bronze Coffee Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (19/20th Century) three-piece coffee table (Surtout De Plateau) with a mirrored
Bronze
$59,850
H 21.5 in W 70.5 in D 26.5 in
Large French Empire Style Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Surtout-de-table Coffee Table
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French Empire style Napoleon III gilt bronze Surtout-de-table, now a coffee
Bronze
$11,000
H 4 in W 52.5 in D 22.5 in
Large Sheffield Plate Mirrored Table Centerpiece / Plateau, Attributed Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Sheffield Plate Mirrored Table Centerpiece / Surtout de Table / Plateau, Attributed to Mathew
Sheffield Plate, Iron
$95,000
H 21.5 in W 94 in D 27 in
Excellent Quality 19th Century Gilt Bronze Surtout De Table on Low Stands
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Excellent Quality Mid 19th Century Gilt Bronze Four Piece Surtout De Table on Low Stands This
Bronze, Ormolu
English Plated Footed Frame Surtout-de-table Mirrored Plateau .
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate footed gallery frame with mirrored interior three piece surtout-de-table
Silver Plate, Copper
$475
H 3.75 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Unusual Art Deco period Surtout-de-table / mirrored plateau/ centerpiece
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A hard to find and unusual Art Deco period Surtout-de-table / mirrored plateau/ centerpiece circa
Metal
French Surtout de Table Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This superb large surtout de table was made in France circa 1900. Consisting of three separate
Metal, Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,950
H 3 in W 28.5 in D 20.25 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze & Mirrored Two-Piece "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique French surtout de table crafted circa 1860. Made
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,500
H 2.75 in W 28.5 in D 20 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze & Mirrored Two-Piece "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1830
Silver Plate, Bronze
$159,500
H 8.75 in W 77.75 in D 28.5 in
French 19th Century Restauration Period Ormolu Surtout De Table Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and monumentally scaled French 19th century Restauration period ormolu surtout de
Ormolu
$94,422
H 7.68 in W 49.22 in D 25.99 in
19th Century Table Centrepiece (Surtout De Table) Paris 1825–1830 Fire-Gilded
Located in Epfach, DE
Table centrepiece (surtout de table), Paris, c. 1825–1830 This extraordinary centrepiece was
Bronze
$57,833
H 7.09 in W 103.94 in D 24.81 in
Resauration Surtout de Table Centerpiece Composed of a Four-Piece
Located in Paris, FR
, Bacchus. The surtout de table rests on ten supports with clawed feet that are embellished with scrollwork
Silver, Copper, Bronze
$2,985 / item
H 2.13 in W 47.63 in D 23 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Three-Piece "Surtout de Table" Plateau
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant three-section antique "Surtout de Table" plateau. French circa 1830 and made of silvered
Silver Plate
$14,600 / item
H 17 in W 20 in D 23 in
French Ormolu-Mounted Surtout de Table Plateau / Colorful Art Glass Centerpiece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
surtout de table was crafted in France circa 1884. Showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and intricate
Bronze, Ormolu
$4,200
H 2.5 in W 28 in D 21.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Silvered Bronze Surtout de Table Stamped Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined antique French surtout de table, stamped Baccarat on the underside of the mirrored
Silver Plate, Bronze
$92,519
H 13 in W 87.41 in D 34.26 in
An Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Three-Piece Surtout de Table, Attributed to Denière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Palatial and Important Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Three-Piece Surtout de Table, Attributed to
Bronze
$2,600
H 7.88 in W 18.9 in D 10.24 in
Antique Centerpiece with Mirror "Surtout de Table" Louis XV Style France 900s
Located in Manzano, IT
Gorgeous and elegant centerpiece set consisting of two matching pieces: a finely crafted jardinière (planter) and its original mirrored base (plateau). The object is a classic examp...
Metal, Steel
$33,800
H 28 in W 20.75 in D 3.5 in
French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mirrored Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
centerpiece. The oval-shaped surtout de table is raised by ormolu ball feet below a richly chased foliate and
Ormolu
18th c. French Surtout De Table
Located in Natchez, MS
18th c French Bronze surtout de table. This is in four sections and has the original mirror. Can be
Bronze
Four-Section Mirrored Top Table Plateau or Surtout De Table
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative, neoclassical style, four-section silver plated surtout de table or table top
Silver Plate
Figural English Surtout de Table, 19th Century
Located in Redding, CA
Very rare and unusual piece the lion figures silver over bronze. Nice size. Excellent condition.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 1.97 in W 192.13 in D 29.53 in
Oswald Haerdtl, exceptionally large Surtout De Table, Art Deco
By Oswald Haerdtl, Max Welz
Located in Vienna, AT
EXCEPTIONALLY LARGE SURTOUT DE TABLE consisting of 9 parts Designed by: Oswald Haerdtl, Vienna
Wood, Mirror
Unavailable
H 3.15 in W 90.56 in D 24.02 in
A five section silver metal ''Surtout de Table''Circa 1830
Located in Madrid, ES
A five section silver metal ''Surtout de Table''Circa 1830
Silver Plate
Sold
H 7 in W 41 in D 31 in
A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Massive Napoleon III French Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout De Table Plateau, circa 1870
Bronze
Sold
H 15.75 in W 23.5 in D 17.75 in
Antique French Mirrored Surtout de Table Now Mounted as a Low Table
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a table lake in a shaped Louis XV style silver-plated frame and on scrolling cabriole legs
Silver Plate
Sold
H 3.5 in W 33.25 in D 16.5 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Mirrored "Surtout de Table" from Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this large antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1860 by
Silver Plate, Bronze
Sold
H 2.37 in W 48.43 in D 15.36 in
Antique French Ormolu and Mirrored Surtout de Table Plateau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique French ormolu surtout-de-table or mirrored plateau in the classic Louis
Ormolu
Sold
H 2 in W 27.375 in D 17.25 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout de Table
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Surtout de Table, such as this mirrored Louis XVI-style one were
Metal, Bronze
Sold
H 4 in W 27.75 in D 19.75 in
Antique Silvered Wooden and Mirrored Surtout de Table from Italy, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful surtout de table from Italy, circa 1900. Hand-carved and silvered wooden frame
Glass, Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Mirror Surtout de Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th c French Louis XVI style bronze surtout de table. This plateau is in four sections with
Bronze
Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Surtout de Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine 19th century Louis XVI gilt bronze mirror top Surtout de Table on a later added gilt
Bronze Surtout de Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large Bronze and Mirrored Surtout
Bronze
Directoire Surtout De Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unusual Mirrored Surtout with Bisque Urns
Silver
19th c. Surtout de table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Three Piece Silvered Bronze Surtout de table
Silver, Bronze
Bronze Dore Surtout de Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Empire Bronze Dore Surtout de Table
Bronze
Surtout de Table, Venice 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece surtout de table or center piece with silver mount and lion paws and old mirror glass
Silver
Sold
H 4 in W 17.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique French Mirrored Ormolu Surtout de Table Center Piece, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Known in France as a surtout de table, this mirrored centerpiece is from circa 1900. The 13 ¾ inch
Metal, Bronze
Bronze French Surtout de Table Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This superb large bronze surtout de table was made in France circa 1890. Please have a look at all
Bronze
French Silver Plateau "Surtout De Table" Presentation Stand
Located in Austin, TX
An exceptional, large French "surtout de table" plateau or centerpiece presentation stand of fine
Metal, Silver Plate
Sold
H 4.34 in W 32.68 in D 22.05 in
Large French Empire Mirrored Centerpiece or 'Surtout de Table', circa 1810
Located in Berlin, DE
An Empire mirrored oval centerpiece, a so called 'surtout de table', with its original mirror
Copper, Bronze
Very Large Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Surtout De Table
Located in New York, NY
surtout de table.
Bronze
Sold
H 1.19 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Large Italian Mirror Plateau/Surtout de Table in Silver, 800, Early 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Italian mirror plateau/surtout de table in silver, 800. Early 20th century. Measures: 50 x
Silver Plate
Sold
H 3 in W 49 in D 22 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Three-Piece "Surtout de Table" Plateau
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this important three-section antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in
Silver Plate, Bronze
Sold
H 4.25 in W 106.5 in D 25.5 in
A Lavish French Empire Ormolu Surtout De Table, C. 1815, Attributed to Thomire
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Lavish French Empire Ormolu Surtout De Table, C. 1815, Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. A
Ormolu
Sold
H 1.19 in Dm 10.83 in
French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Lion Feet Centrepiece or Surtout de Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Fine French 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Lion Feet centrepiece or Surtout de Table Round gilt
Bronze
Sold
H 7.125 in W 50.5 in D 32.25 in
An Impressive French Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze Surtout de Table, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Surtout de table are ornamental French trays, designed to be placed on a dining table as a
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Silver Plate / Mirror Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century English silver plate frame surtout de table mirrored plateau. The plateau
Silver
A French Louis XVI Silvered Bronze and Mirrored Three Piece Plateau
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XVI Silvered Bronze and Mirrored Three Piece Surtout de Table
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Silver Mirrored Surtout de Table Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique "Surtout de Table" (table platter) was crafted in France circa 1880. Oval in
Silver
Sold
H 1.75 in W 22 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Silvered Bronze and Mirrored "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1860
Silver Plate
Sold
H 35 in W 39 in D 26 in
Exquisite French Ormolu Bronze and Mahogany Surtout De Table Plateau, Bar Cart
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An exquisite French ormolu bronze and mahogany surtout de table plateau / bar cart Attributed to
Bronze, Ormolu
English Silver Plate Surtout De Table Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate frame surtout de table three piece mirrored plateau . The plateau features two
Silver
19th Century Gilt Bronze Surtout De Table Centrepiece
Located in London, by appointment only
Superb Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Surtout De Table. The architectural elegance in neoclassical
Bronze
Sold
H 7 in W 33.5 in D 13.5 in
19th-20th Century Plated Surtout de Table Centerpice, Attributed to Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century silver and gilt plated GitSurtout de table centerpiece with
Silver Plate, Bronze
English Silver Plate Mirrored Three-Piece Table Plateau / Centerpiece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate gallery frame with mirrored interior three piece surtout -de-table plateau
Silver Plate
English Silver Plated Mirrored Three-Piece Table Plateau / Centerpiece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate gallery frame with mirrored interior three piece surtout -de-table plateau
Silver Plate, Copper
19th Century Three Part Mirrored Silver Plate Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century silver plated framed " surtout de table " mirrored plateau. The plateau is
Silver Plate
19th Century French Silver Metaled Surtout De Table
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French silver metaled surtout de table in three pieces.
Metal, Silver
Lovely Silvered "Surtout de Table"
Located in San Francisco, CA
A graceful silvered and mirrored plateau, or "Surtout de Table" from the nineteenth century.
Metal
1930's Surtout De Table In Saint Gobain Mirrored Glass
By Jean Luce
Located in London, GB
1930's Surtout de table in Saint Gobain mirrored glass, attributed to Jean Luce
Glass, Mirror
FRENCH EMPIRE GILTBRONZE SURTOUT DE TABLE
Located in Natchez, MS
Early 19th c Giltbronze Surtout De Table in four pieces. Magnificent. This piece is exceptional
Ormolu
Four-Section Mirrored Top Table Plateau / Surtout De Table
Located in New York, NY
A highly decorative four-section silver plated, table top plateau. Total of approximately 66" in
Silver Plate
Four Section Mirrored Top Table Plateau/Surtout De Table
Located in New York, NY
, and the plateau can be used as a 2, 3 or 4 section, 66" x 17". In the center of a dining table or
Silver Plate
Four-Section Mirrored Top Table Plateau/Surtout De Table
Located in New York, NY
table or sideboard, this plateau will really make a statement and complement any room. Originally used
Silver Plate
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$230,155Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.
Porcelain
$194,500
H 32 in Dm 51 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The...
Carrara Marble
$35,998
H 9.06 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game Red Jasper, Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver bi-color chessboard and chess game in "Florence" style. The chessboard is in molten silver with red jasper and white color marble The work was engraved with the anc...
Marble, Sterling Silver
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...
Porcelain
$100,324
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
English Scenic Porcelain Dessert Service, Mid-19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
English Scenic porcelain Dessert service, mid-19th century, polychrome hand-painted with three various romantic landscape scenes in a round cartouches on a pink border, decorated wit...
Porcelain
$204,086
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...
Brass
$1,439,944
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Ci...
Wood, Giltwood
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
Puiforcat French high class Lunch plates 18 pieces
By Puiforcat
Located in Paris, FR
Very refined lunch set made by the French luxury silversmith Puiforcat. This gorgeous set in solid silver is composed of 18 plates with scalloped edges decorated with foliage. The p...
Sterling Silver
$6,400
H 30 in W 72 in D 42 in
Single Pedestal Base Oval racetrack Shape Two Leaves Cerused Oak Dining Table
By Brueton, Dux of Sweden, Knoll, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Pedestal Base Oval racetrack Shape Two Leaves Cerused Oak Dining Table MINT! two leaves 20 inches each 112 inches extended table length
Oak
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
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.
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