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Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Man Toting Barrel
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Man Toting Barrel

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Man Toting Barrel

By James W. Tufts

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, a aesthetic movement silver plated figural napkin ring showing a man toting

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 2 Asprey & Co Limited London Sterling Silver Napkin Rings #19450
Set of 2 Asprey & Co Limited London Sterling Silver Napkin Rings #19450

Set of 2 Asprey & Co Limited London Sterling Silver Napkin Rings #19450

By Asprey

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 2 sterling silver napkin rings by Asprey & Co Ltd of London, England, circa 1995

Category

20th Century English Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Silver & Enamel Cased Set Of Napkin Rings, Chester c.1928
20th Century Silver & Enamel Cased Set Of Napkin Rings, Chester c.1928

20th Century Silver & Enamel Cased Set Of Napkin Rings, Chester c.1928

By Charles Perry & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century English solid silver cased set of four napkin rings depicting enamelled game

Category

20th Century British Other Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

11 Sener Napkin Rings in Silver with Beaded Border, Turkey, 1930s / 40s
11 Sener Napkin Rings in Silver with Beaded Border, Turkey, 1930s / 40s

11 Sener Napkin Rings in Silver with Beaded Border, Turkey, 1930s / 40s

Located in København, Copenhagen

11 Sener napkin rings in silver 900, with beaded border. Turkey, 1930s / 40s. Measures: 6.3 x

Category

Vintage 1930s Turkish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Vintage French Bakelite Scottie Dog Napkin Rings on Wheels Set Of 13
Vintage French Bakelite Scottie Dog Napkin Rings on Wheels Set Of 13

Vintage French Bakelite Scottie Dog Napkin Rings on Wheels Set Of 13

Located in North Miami, FL

This fabulous vintage French bakelite set of 13 black bakelite napkin rings are scottie dogs on

Category

Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Bakelite

Fine Pair Silver & Cairngorm Stone Napkin Rings - 1927
Fine Pair Silver & Cairngorm Stone Napkin Rings - 1927

Fine Pair Silver & Cairngorm Stone Napkin Rings - 1927

By Joseph Cook & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A superb cased pair of Scottish themed napkin rings made from solid sterling silver, beautifully

Category

Vintage 1920s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Towle Sterling Silver Napkin Rings 8770
Set of 2 Towle Sterling Silver Napkin Rings 8770

Set of 2 Towle Sterling Silver Napkin Rings 8770

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 2 sterling silver napkin rings by Towle. Etched scroll and leaf design all around each

Category

20th Century 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

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Goat Pulling a Cart
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Goat Pulling a Cart

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Goat Pulling a Cart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a horned goat pulling a cart

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Monogramed and Engraved Silver Plate Napkin Ring Set with Letter H - Set of 6
Monogramed and Engraved Silver Plate Napkin Ring Set with Letter H - Set of 6

Monogramed and Engraved Silver Plate Napkin Ring Set with Letter H - Set of 6

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A set of six silver plate napkin rings. This set will be a great addition to your next dinner party

Category

20th Century American Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Ornate Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Child's Knife Fork Spoon & Napkin Ring
Ornate Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Child's Knife Fork Spoon & Napkin Ring

Ornate Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Child's Knife Fork Spoon & Napkin Ring

By Gibson & Langman

Located in London, London

"(15cm) long and the knife is 8"(20cm) long. The chased napkin ring has a diameter of 2"(5cm).      

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique  Black Lacquer on Papier Mâché Napkin Rings with a Chinoiserie Motif
Antique  Black Lacquer on Papier Mâché Napkin Rings with a Chinoiserie Motif

Antique Black Lacquer on Papier Mâché Napkin Rings with a Chinoiserie Motif

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique black lacquer on papier mâché napkin rings. They are in beautiful condition and would look

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Georg Jensen Set of 16 Lucite Pretzel Napkin Rings Danish
Mid-Century Modern Georg Jensen Set of 16 Lucite Pretzel Napkin Rings Danish

Mid-Century Modern Georg Jensen Set of 16 Lucite Pretzel Napkin Rings Danish

By Georg Jensen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic set of sixteen, Lucite, "Pretzel" napkin rings, by Georg

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Lucite

Antique sterling silver egg cup, spoon & napkin ring in a box. Made in 1921
Antique sterling silver egg cup, spoon & napkin ring in a box. Made in 1921

Antique sterling silver egg cup, spoon & napkin ring in a box. Made in 1921

By Cooper Brothers & Sons

Located in London, London

, Sterling Silver Egg Cup, Spoon and Napkin Ring set, is plain in design, with reed borders and a gilt

Category

Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 10 Vintage Cigar Band Napkin Rings in Multicolor Embossed Leather
Set of 10 Vintage Cigar Band Napkin Rings in Multicolor Embossed Leather

Set of 10 Vintage Cigar Band Napkin Rings in Multicolor Embossed Leather

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

and special occasions. Details & Features Set Includes: 10 matching napkin rings Material: Plastic

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Faux Leather, Acrylic

Brass Sculptural Elliptical Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings Set of 8
Brass Sculptural Elliptical Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings Set of 8

Brass Sculptural Elliptical Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings Set of 8

Located in North Miami, FL

These fabulous set of 8 brass Mid-Century Modern napkin rings are both sculptural and elliptical

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Boy Pulling a Cart
Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Boy Pulling a Cart

Silver Victorian Era Aesthetic Movement Figural Napkin Ring, Boy Pulling a Cart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Victorian era, a silver plated figural napkin ring showing a young boy pulling a cart that

Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Dublin Ireland Sterling Silver Stirrup Napkin Ring Holders Set Of 6 #24491
Dublin Ireland Sterling Silver Stirrup Napkin Ring Holders Set Of 6 #24491

Dublin Ireland Sterling Silver Stirrup Napkin Ring Holders Set Of 6 #24491

Located in Washington Depot, CT

silver stirrup napkin ring holders features a sculptural stirrup profile on each piece with Irish style

Category

20th Century Contemporary Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Vintage Set Six Celtic Irish Sterling Dublin Silver Napkin Rings
Antique Vintage Set Six Celtic Irish Sterling Dublin Silver Napkin Rings

Antique Vintage Set Six Celtic Irish Sterling Dublin Silver Napkin Rings

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine set of six Irish sterling silver dinner napkin rings of outstanding quality

Category

20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Round Silver Pewter Napkin Rings in Red Boxes - Set of 12
Vintage Round Silver Pewter Napkin Rings in Red Boxes - Set of 12

Vintage Round Silver Pewter Napkin Rings in Red Boxes - Set of 12

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A large set of vintage pewter napkin rings. This is a set of 12 pieces, (4 in each box). Each ring

Category

Mid-20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Pair Cased Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Asprey & Co.
Pair Cased Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Asprey & Co.

Pair Cased Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings by Asprey & Co.

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Bath, GB

A stunning pair of cased napkin rings made from solid English sterling silver, beautifully cast

Category

Vintage 1920s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meissen, Germany. Set of six porcelain napkin rings. Blue Onion pattern.
Meissen, Germany. Set of six porcelain napkin rings. Blue Onion pattern.

Meissen, Germany. Set of six porcelain napkin rings. Blue Onion pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

napkin rings. Blue Onion pattern. Hand-painted decoration in blue. Second half of the 20th century

Category

20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Napkin Rings Made from Ships’ Timbers
Collection of Napkin Rings Made from Ships’ Timbers

Collection of Napkin Rings Made from Ships’ Timbers

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

These six napkin rings are made from the timbers Victory, Ganges, Iron Duke, Valiant, Warspite and

Category

20th Century English Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Set Six Art Deco English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1920
Antique Vintage Set Six Art Deco English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1920

Antique Vintage Set Six Art Deco English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1920

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Dinner Table Napkin Rings of

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF
Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF

Pair of Jugendstil Silver Napkin Rings and Decorative Box by German Makers WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of early 20th century Jugendstil/Art Nouveau silver napkin rings and decorative box by german

Category

Antique 1880s German Jugendstil Tableware

Materials

Silver, Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Scarf/Napkin Ring - c.1900
Antique Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Scarf/Napkin Ring - c.1900

Antique Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Scarf/Napkin Ring - c.1900

Located in London, GB

usual Russian silver napkin ring, and although it could be used for smaller serviettes, we believe this

Category

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Cased Set of Four Silver Plate Napkin Rings by Elkington, 19th C
Antique Cased Set of Four Silver Plate Napkin Rings by Elkington, 19th C

Antique Cased Set of Four Silver Plate Napkin Rings by Elkington, 19th C

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a superb set of four silver plated and engraved napkin rings in their original leather and

Category

Antique 1890s British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 19th Century

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful set of six sterling silver napkin rings, each numbered and with superb bright

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings 19th C
Antique Victorian Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings 19th C

Antique Victorian Cased Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings 19th C

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful set of six sterling silver napkin rings, with superb bright-cut engraved

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A collection of napkin rings made from the timbers of Victory
A collection of napkin rings made from the timbers of Victory

A collection of napkin rings made from the timbers of Victory

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A collection of napkin rings made from the timbers of Victory, Ganges, Queen Elizabeth, Valiant

Category

20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Rare Silver Folding Napkin Ring, Aesthetic Movement, 1886
Rare Silver Folding Napkin Ring, Aesthetic Movement, 1886

Rare Silver Folding Napkin Ring, Aesthetic Movement, 1886

By Martin Hall

Located in Bath, GB

Made from English sterling silver, the silver is fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1886 together with the makers mark for Martin Hall and Co. Each panel is beautifully engraved, all ...

Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Boho Tortoise Resin Napkin Rings - Set of Six
Vintage Boho Tortoise Resin Napkin Rings - Set of Six

Vintage Boho Tortoise Resin Napkin Rings - Set of Six

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of bohemian charm to your dining experience with Vintage Boho Tortoise Resin Napkin

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Resin

1990s Italian Neiman Marcus Handblown Glass Napkin Rings – Set of 4
1990s Italian Neiman Marcus Handblown Glass Napkin Rings – Set of 4

1990s Italian Neiman Marcus Handblown Glass Napkin Rings – Set of 4

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

-quality borosilicate glass. Each napkin holder features a ribbed ring design, adding a delightful texture

Category

1990s Italian Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Winged Birds Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Winged Birds Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Winged Birds Standing Napkin Ring Place Holder

By 1847 Rogers Bros.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An antique Victorian Era silver plate standing napkin holder with a pair of spread winged birds on

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Fabulous Modern 9 Copper Napkin Ring Holders with Textured Design
1970s Fabulous Modern 9 Copper Napkin Ring Holders with Textured Design

1970s Fabulous Modern 9 Copper Napkin Ring Holders with Textured Design

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Fabulous MCM Set of 9 napkin holders in copper. Texturized design. Some verdigris patina present

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper

Aesthetic Design, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Set, 1890/1900
Aesthetic Design, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Set, 1890/1900

Aesthetic Design, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Childs Set, 1890/1900

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1890 (the napkin ring hallmarked in 1900) by Wakely & Wheeler, this very

Category

Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Enamel & Sterling Silver Child's Set from 1995
Modern Enamel & Sterling Silver Child's Set from 1995

Modern Enamel & Sterling Silver Child's Set from 1995

Located in London, London

comprises of an egg cup, an egg spoon and a napkin ring, enameled with yellow and red polka dots and stripes

Category

1990s English Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set, Art Deco Style
Antique George V Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set, Art Deco Style

Antique George V Sterling Silver Three-Piece Christening Set, Art Deco Style

By Sibray, Hall & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silver christening set consists of an egg cup, a spoon and a napkin ring. The egg cup has a plain

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Three Piece Christening Set
Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Three Piece Christening Set

Art Deco Antique Sterling Silver Three Piece Christening Set

By Sanders & Mackenzie

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

George VI sterling silver christening set consists of a napkin ring, an egg cup and a spoon. Both the

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Emerald Hills Studio Lacquered Tableware Set for 8
Emerald Hills Studio Lacquered Tableware Set for 8

Emerald Hills Studio Lacquered Tableware Set for 8

Located in Astoria, NY

Lacquered tableware set for eight, includes (8) placemats, (8) coasters, and (8) napkin rings, made

Category

Mid-20th Century Singaporean Tableware

Materials

Lacquer

Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl child's set - Walker & Hall 1891
Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl child's set - Walker & Hall 1891

Victorian sterling silver and mother of pearl child's set - Walker & Hall 1891

By John Edward Bingham (Walker and Hall)

Located in London, London

fork, a spoon, and a napkin ring, all featuring wonderful bright cut engraved decoration. The knife

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Christening Set
Victorian Silver Christening Set

Victorian Silver Christening Set

Located in London, GB

, knife stamped Sheffield 1885, fork stamped Sheffield 1886 and napkin ring stamped Sheffield 1886, all in

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Tableware

Large Wood Boat Model
Large Wood Boat Model

Large Wood Boat Model

Located in New York, NY

” W x 8.5” D x 15” to tip of mast *Set of 12 African Safari toys/napkin rings available at separate

Category

Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Place Holders, Sampson & Mordan, c.1908
20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Place Holders, Sampson & Mordan, c.1908

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Place Holders, Sampson & Mordan, c.1908

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th century Edwardian silver cased set of six napkin ring place holders. The set comes in its

Category

20th Century British Edwardian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Vintage David Marshall 57 Piece Cutlery Group Set 1970s Flatware Brutalism
Vintage David Marshall 57 Piece Cutlery Group Set 1970s Flatware Brutalism

Vintage David Marshall 57 Piece Cutlery Group Set 1970s Flatware Brutalism

By David Marshall

Located in Norwich, GB

) 6 x napkin rings, 5 of the same design and a single design A few of the knives have the Marshall

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Carl Auböck ii Vintage 1950s Walnut TOTEM of Brass Egg Cups
Carl Auböck ii Vintage 1950s Walnut TOTEM of Brass Egg Cups

Carl Auböck ii Vintage 1950s Walnut TOTEM of Brass Egg Cups

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

Carl Auböck II in Vienna, Austria circa 1950. Each egg holder -which could also be used as a napkin

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Bowl Underplate #5971 Vintage
Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Bowl Underplate #5971 Vintage

Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Bowl Underplate #5971 Vintage

Located in Big Bend, WI

diameter base. It is not monogrammed and is in excellent condition. Gorgeous! (Porcelain bowl and napkin

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alessi Postmodern Metal Tableware Articles, 19
Alessi Postmodern Metal Tableware Articles, 19

Alessi Postmodern Metal Tableware Articles, 19

By Alessi

Located in Astoria, NY

design, one with green finial one with pink, ten (10) napkin rings; four with hearts, three with girl and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Christofle - Tableware Oceana Blue & Gold Porcelain 87 Pieces
Christofle - Tableware Oceana Blue & Gold Porcelain 87 Pieces

Christofle - Tableware Oceana Blue & Gold Porcelain 87 Pieces

By Limoges, Cartier

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

and 6 saucers - 6 napkin rings - 10 coffee cups and 10 saucers - Milk jug - Tureen - 2 round plates

Category

1990s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Gold

7 Piece Blue Green Table Setting W/ Plates Glasses Cloth Napkins Italy Set of 12
7 Piece Blue Green Table Setting W/ Plates Glasses Cloth Napkins Italy Set of 12

7 Piece Blue Green Table Setting W/ Plates Glasses Cloth Napkins Italy Set of 12

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

-Century Modern Lucite napkin ring which have a secret vessel at the side for flowers. Green thumbprint

Category

20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Raffia, Glass

Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Silverware Service 12 Set 100 Pcs Gold
Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Silverware Service 12 Set 100 Pcs Gold

Malmaison by Christofle Silverplate Silverware Service 12 Set 100 Pcs Gold

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

, 9 3/4" 12 napkin rings w/boxes, unused, 1" x 1 1/2" 1 beaker, unused, 5 1/4" x 2 1/2" Storage chest

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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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.