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Set of 8 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Napkin Rings with Their Tiffany Blue Bags
Set of 8 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Napkin Rings with Their Tiffany Blue Bags

Set of 8 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Napkin Rings with Their Tiffany Blue Bags

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of eight vintage Tiffany sterling silver napkin rings each with its own Tiffany blue storage

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Set of 2 Napkin Rings #19086
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Set of 2 Napkin Rings #19086

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Set of 2 Napkin Rings #19086

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Elsa Peretti Set of 2 Napkin Rings This set of sterling silver napkin

Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Bakelite Animal Form Napkin Rings, Set of 12
Vintage Bakelite Animal Form Napkin Rings, Set of 12

Vintage Bakelite Animal Form Napkin Rings, Set of 12

Located in Astoria, NY

Group lot of vintage Bakelite napkin rings, five in the form of birds (two with beaks lacking) in

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Bakelite

Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Rabbit, 1912
Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Rabbit, 1912

Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, Rabbit, 1912

Located in Bath, GB

A charming baby or child's gift, this wonderful novelty napkin ring is made from solid English

Category

Vintage 1910s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Thomas Hayes Birmingham England Sterling Applied Rabbit Napkin Ring
Victorian Thomas Hayes Birmingham England Sterling Applied Rabbit Napkin Ring

Victorian Thomas Hayes Birmingham England Sterling Applied Rabbit Napkin Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Victorian sterling silver applied rabbit napkin ring by Thomas Hayes of Birmingham England with

Category

Antique 19th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rosenthal Versace Home Collection Crystal Treasury Napkin Rings – Set of 12
Rosenthal Versace Home Collection Crystal Treasury Napkin Rings – Set of 12

Rosenthal Versace Home Collection Crystal Treasury Napkin Rings – Set of 12

By Versace Home Collection, Rosenthal

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to present an exquisite set of twelve napkin rings from the renowned Rosenthal

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Modernist Memphis Silverplate Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier for Bodum
Modernist Memphis Silverplate Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier for Bodum

Modernist Memphis Silverplate Napkin Rings by Nathalie du Pasquier for Bodum

By Bodum, Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in New York, NY

This set of 11 silver plate napkin rings was designed by Nathalie du Pasquier for Bodum, circa 1980

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Clear Twisted Lucite Napkin Rings Set of Eight
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Clear Twisted Lucite Napkin Rings Set of Eight

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Clear Twisted Lucite Napkin Rings Set of Eight

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in North Miami, FL

These vintage Dorothy Thorpe twisted clear lucite napkin rings make a table setting look modern

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Lucite

Pair of Victorian sterling silver napkin rings made by John Newton Mappin 1889
Pair of Victorian sterling silver napkin rings made by John Newton Mappin 1889

Pair of Victorian sterling silver napkin rings made by John Newton Mappin 1889

By John Newton Mappin

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, feature pierced and engraved decoration and stand on 4 ball feet. Each napkin

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Colonial Monkey
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Colonial Monkey

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Colonial Monkey

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian Era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a monkey wearing colonial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Silver Plate

Hollywood Regency Pink Ceramic Flamingo Napkin Rings, Set of 8
Hollywood Regency Pink Ceramic Flamingo Napkin Rings, Set of 8

Hollywood Regency Pink Ceramic Flamingo Napkin Rings, Set of 8

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Set of 8 pink ceramic flamingo napkin rings in pink, white and black. A fabulous way to add a bit

Category

20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Richard Richardson Sheffield Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Monogram
Richard Richardson Sheffield Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Monogram

Richard Richardson Sheffield Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Monogram

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver napkin ring by Richard Richardson of Sheffield, circa 1904. Monogram appears to be

Category

20th Century More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Napkin Rings - Basket Weave - English Sterling Silver - 1906
Edwardian Napkin Rings - Basket Weave - English Sterling Silver - 1906

Edwardian Napkin Rings - Basket Weave - English Sterling Silver - 1906

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 Edwardian sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Charles Westwood & Son in Birmingham in

Category

20th Century English Edwardian More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Custom Set 8 Vintage Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Napkin Rings, Paris
Custom Set 8 Vintage Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Napkin Rings, Paris

Custom Set 8 Vintage Silver Plate and Mother of Pearl Napkin Rings, Paris

By Hans Turnwald

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A heavy weight and beautifully designed set of eight napkin rings in its original box. By designer

Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Whimsical Set of 6 Nautical Sea Life Napkin Ring Holders Cane & Metal
Whimsical Set of 6 Nautical Sea Life Napkin Ring Holders Cane & Metal

Whimsical Set of 6 Nautical Sea Life Napkin Ring Holders Cane & Metal

Located in San Diego, CA

Whimsical set of 6 napkin ring holders , cane wrapped ring with metal turtles , stars and sea

Category

20th Century American Bohemian Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Two Jesters
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Two Jesters

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Two Jesters

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, an Aesthetic movement silver plated figural napkin ring showing two jesters

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Silver Plate

Modern Dorothy Thorpe Set of 12 Lucite Prezels Napkin Rings with Holder, 1960s
Modern Dorothy Thorpe Set of 12 Lucite Prezels Napkin Rings with Holder, 1960s

Modern Dorothy Thorpe Set of 12 Lucite Prezels Napkin Rings with Holder, 1960s

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Miami, FL

here are 12 of her Lucite Napkin rings in the Pretzel form with a Lucite holder. Measurements: Napkin

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Lucite

Set of Eight Circular Modernist Vintage Silver-Plate Napkin Rings
Set of Eight Circular Modernist Vintage Silver-Plate Napkin Rings

Set of Eight Circular Modernist Vintage Silver-Plate Napkin Rings

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely set of eight silver plate modernist and vintage circular napkin rings are of simple

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sheffield and Silverplate

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Rune/Mayan Napkin Ring
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Rune/Mayan Napkin Ring

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Rune/Mayan Napkin Ring

By Georg Jensen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver napkin ring in the Rune/Mayan pattern, #292, circa 1937

Category

20th Century Unknown Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver-Plate Set of 15 Bamboo Design Napkin Rings Vintage
Silver-Plate Set of 15 Bamboo Design Napkin Rings Vintage

Silver-Plate Set of 15 Bamboo Design Napkin Rings Vintage

Located in North Miami, FL

This set of 15 vintage napkin rings are of the bamboo design 10 of them are silver plate and the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Art Deco Period Set of 15 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Henry Atkin, 1939
Art Deco Period Set of 15 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Henry Atkin, 1939

Art Deco Period Set of 15 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Henry Atkin, 1939

By Henry Atkin

Located in London, London

rings, are plain in style, and presented in their original box. Each napkin ring measures 1"(2.5cm) tall

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Pair of Napkin Rings in Original Box by J. Sanderson & Sons 1922
Sterling Silver Pair of Napkin Rings in Original Box by J. Sanderson & Sons 1922

Sterling Silver Pair of Napkin Rings in Original Box by J. Sanderson & Sons 1922

By John Sanderson & Son Ltd

Located in London, London

napkin rings, are plain in design, and presented in their original box. Each napkin ring measures 1.25

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine Cased Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Ferns
Fine Cased Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Ferns

Fine Cased Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Ferns

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous pair of English Edwardian napkin rings made from solid sterling silver beautifully

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian sterling silver pair of napkin rings made in 1906 by Martin & Hall
Edwardian sterling silver pair of napkin rings made in 1906 by Martin & Hall

Edwardian sterling silver pair of napkin rings made in 1906 by Martin & Hall

By Martin & Hall

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, feature engraved decoration, bead borders, and are presented in the original

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Eight
Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Eight

Sterling Silver Antique Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Eight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mixed set of eight sterling silver napkin rings, circa 1880-1910, various makers. Six of the

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Gold Plated Napkin Rings, a mixed pair.
French Gold Plated Napkin Rings, a mixed pair.

French Gold Plated Napkin Rings, a mixed pair.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mixed pair of gold-plated napkin rings, from France, circa 1920s. French gold plate, or plaqué

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate

Set of Six Danish Rosewood Napkin Rings Brass Numbers Denmark 1960s
Set of Six Danish Rosewood Napkin Rings Brass Numbers Denmark 1960s

Set of Six Danish Rosewood Napkin Rings Brass Numbers Denmark 1960s

By Illums Bolighus, Laurids Lonborg, Kay Bojesen

Located in Basel, BS

Set of six rosewood napkin rings with brass stud numbers, made in Denmark in the 1960s. Come in the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Birmingham Sterling Silver 925 Enamel Napkin Ring Cherry Blossoms 34g
Vintage Birmingham Sterling Silver 925 Enamel Napkin Ring Cherry Blossoms 34g

Vintage Birmingham Sterling Silver 925 Enamel Napkin Ring Cherry Blossoms 34g

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage British sterling silver napkin ring circa 1960s-1970s decorated with enamel painted cherry

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Napkin Rings by David Marshall, circa 1970s
Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Napkin Rings by David Marshall, circa 1970s

Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Napkin Rings by David Marshall, circa 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in London, GB

Six brutalist aluminium and brass napkin rings by David Marshall, circa 1970s. These brutalist

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gorham Estate Sterling Silver Gadroon Edged Napkin Rings, Set of Six
Gorham Estate Sterling Silver Gadroon Edged Napkin Rings, Set of Six

Gorham Estate Sterling Silver Gadroon Edged Napkin Rings, Set of Six

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of six estate sterling silver napkin rings, Gorham pattern number 522. A gadroon or rope

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Estate Sterling Engraved Napkin Rings, mixed set of four
Estate Sterling Engraved Napkin Rings, mixed set of four

Estate Sterling Engraved Napkin Rings, mixed set of four

By Various Makers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mixed set of four Estate Sterling silver napkin rings, circa late 19th to early 20th century. A

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American International Style Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1888, Butterflies
Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1888, Butterflies

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1888, Butterflies

By Charles Edwards

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful and very unusual pair of Victorian napkin rings in their original presentation box

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1898
Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1898

Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1898

By James Dixon & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful pair of late Victorian napkin rings made from English sterling silver with embossed and

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, 1908, Sheffield, England
Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, 1908, Sheffield, England

Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, 1908, Sheffield, England

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sterling silver napkin ring, 1908, Sheffield, England. Incurved cut work body with scalloped

Category

Early 20th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Napkin Ring in Hammered Sterling Silver, Model Number 29A
Georg Jensen Napkin Ring in Hammered Sterling Silver, Model Number 29A

Georg Jensen Napkin Ring in Hammered Sterling Silver, Model Number 29A

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen napkin ring in hammered sterling silver. Model number 29A. Measures: Diameter: 4.5 cm

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Marching Putto Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Marching Putto Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Marching Putto Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder

By Wilcox Silver Plate Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An antique Victorian era silver plate standing napkin ring place holder with a marching putto

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Georg Jensen Pyramid Napkin Ring in Sterling Silver, Model Number 22a
Georg Jensen Pyramid Napkin Ring in Sterling Silver, Model Number 22a

Georg Jensen Pyramid Napkin Ring in Sterling Silver, Model Number 22a

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen Pyramid napkin ring in sterling silver. Model number 22A. Dated 1933-1944. Measures

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 8 Handwoven Jute Napkin Rings – Natural Textured Tabletop Accents
Set of 8 Handwoven Jute Napkin Rings – Natural Textured Tabletop Accents

Set of 8 Handwoven Jute Napkin Rings – Natural Textured Tabletop Accents

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Elevate your entertaining with this set of 8 handwoven jute napkin rings, designed to bring organic

Category

20th Century American Bohemian Tableware

Materials

Natural Fiber

Antique Enamel and Sterling Silver Set of Napkin Rings Numbered 1-6 from 1902
Antique Enamel and Sterling Silver Set of Napkin Rings Numbered 1-6 from 1902

Antique Enamel and Sterling Silver Set of Napkin Rings Numbered 1-6 from 1902

Located in London, London

, Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are presented in the original box, and feature engraved decoration

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Six
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Six

Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, a Mixed Set of Six

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A mixed set of six sterling silver napkin rings, circa 1880-1910, various makers. The rings have

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern 9ct Gold Pair of Napkin Rings Using the Samorodok Technique
Mid-Century Modern 9ct Gold Pair of Napkin Rings Using the Samorodok Technique

Mid-Century Modern 9ct Gold Pair of Napkin Rings Using the Samorodok Technique

By Ramsden & Roed

Located in London, London

, boxed pair of 9-carat gold napkin rings, are made using a Samorodok technique which results in a natural

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Putto Pulling Cart
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Putto Pulling Cart

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Putto Pulling Cart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian Era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a male putto or cherub pulling

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silv...

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Boxed Vintage English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Chester, 1924
Pair of Boxed Vintage English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Chester, 1924

Pair of Boxed Vintage English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Chester, 1924

By Stokes & Ireland Ltd

Located in Bath, GB

A very smart and elegant pair of English sterling silver napkin rings, perfect if you are looking

Category

Vintage 1920s English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pair of English Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Boxed, 1939
Pair of English Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Boxed, 1939

Pair of English Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Boxed, 1939

By Adie Brothers

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous and very smart pair Art Deco napkin rings in pristine condition complete in their

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Set of 6 Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in a Box, Made in 1895
Victorian Set of 6 Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in a Box, Made in 1895

Victorian Set of 6 Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in a Box, Made in 1895

By Saunders & Shepherd

Located in London, London

, Antique Sterling Silver napkin rings, feature engraved decoration throughout, and are presented in their

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 3 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flat Back Napkin Rings #18119
Set of 3 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flat Back Napkin Rings #18119

Set of 3 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flat Back Napkin Rings #18119

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 3 sterling silver napkin rings by Tiffany & Co. No monogram or engraving These napkin

Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Quality Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Walker and Hall
Quality Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Walker and Hall

Quality Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Walker and Hall

By Walker & Hall

Located in Bath, GB

A superb pair of top quality napkin rings sitting in their original presentation case. Made from

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Yellow and Green Metal Tole Floral Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 8
Yellow and Green Metal Tole Floral Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 8

Yellow and Green Metal Tole Floral Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 8

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of eight metal tole yellow and green floral motif napkin rings. Each ring features a large

Category

20th Century American Bohemian Tableware

Materials

Metal

Fine Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1906
Fine Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1906

Fine Pair of Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1906

By Boots Pure Drug Co. 1

Located in Bath, GB

A wonderful pair of English Edwardian napkin rings with pierced or reticulated decoration further

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Napkin Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal napkin ring for your home. Each napkin ring for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. If you’re shopping for a napkin ring, we have 319 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer napkin ring, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each napkin ring bearing Victorian, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Georg Jensen, Dorothy Thorpe and Tiffany & Co. each produced at least one beautiful napkin ring that is worth considering.

How Much is a Napkin Ring?

A napkin ring can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $495, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $4,684.

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.

Questions About Napkin Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Napkin rings were originally introduced in the 1800s and used as a way to determine whose napkin was whose, so they could be reused several times before washing. Today, they are simply used as decoration. Browse a collection of vintage and contemporary napkin rings on 1stiDibs.