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12 Georg Jensen Silver Napkin Rings
12 Georg Jensen Silver Napkin Rings

12 Georg Jensen Silver Napkin Rings

By Georg Jensen

Located in London, GB

A set of 12 sterling silver napkin rings made by the firm of Georg Jensen and designed by Johan

Category

20th Century Danish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse Sterling Napkin Ring for "Sarah"
Repousse Sterling Napkin Ring for "Sarah"

Repousse Sterling Napkin Ring for "Sarah"

By Gorham

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A superb repousse sterling napkin ring for "Sarah", made by Gorham in 1884. Flower blossoms and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair of Silver Napkin Rings
Antique Pair of Silver Napkin Rings

Antique Pair of Silver Napkin Rings

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique pair of silver napkin rings engraved with a pretty design of birds and flowers with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six, Edwardian
Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six, Edwardian

Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six, Edwardian

By Lawrence Emmanuel

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

napkin rings - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional set of antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings
1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings

1900s Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

napkin rings - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection This exceptional set of antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

A Set of 12 Swedish Napkins Rings
A Set of 12 Swedish Napkins Rings

A Set of 12 Swedish Napkins Rings

Located in New York, NY

A set of 12 black numbered napkin rings with a metal lining in original box.

Category

Swedish Tableware

Materials

Metal

1949 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six
1949 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six

1949 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six

By Harrison Brothers & George Howson 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

exceptional set of vintage sterling silver napkin rings consists of six napkin rings, each with a plain oval

Category

Vintage 1940s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings
Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese Meiji Era copper and enamel napkin rings. Circa: early 20th century. The

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, 5 Napkin Rings
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, 5 Napkin Rings

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, 5 Napkin Rings

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. 5 napkin rings. Stylistic style. In perfect condition. Measures

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Porcelain

Georg Jensen Sterling, Two Napkin Rings, Pyramid
Georg Jensen Sterling, Two Napkin Rings, Pyramid

Georg Jensen Sterling, Two Napkin Rings, Pyramid

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen sterling, two napkin rings pyramid. Design 22 A Measures: 5.5 cm. x 1.7 cm

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Set of Eight Turtle Napkin Rings by Isabella Adams
Set of Eight Turtle Napkin Rings by Isabella Adams

Set of Eight Turtle Napkin Rings by Isabella Adams

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of eight Swarovski pink crystal Turtle napkin rings by Isabella Adams. These glamourous napkin

Category

20th Century More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Crystal

Antique 1920s Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Antique 1920s Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

Antique 1920s Set of Six Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

By Joseph Gloster

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

George V silver napkin rings consists of six napkin rings, each with a cylindrical form. The surface

Category

20th Century Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Napkin Ring
Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Napkin Ring

Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Napkin Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Chinese export silver napkin ring. Beautifully ornate napkin ring features intricate

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tableware

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings
Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese Meiji Era copper and enamel napkin ring. Circa: early 20th century. The ware is

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Circa 1890 Sterling Silver American Napkin Ring
Circa 1890 Sterling Silver American Napkin Ring

Circa 1890 Sterling Silver American Napkin Ring

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Handsome American sterling silver napkin ring, c.1890. Faux bright cut and monogram "MLH". Heavy

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 12 silver napkin rings
Set of 12 silver napkin rings

Set of 12 silver napkin rings

Located in London, GB

A set of 12 simple, heavy-gauge silver napkin rings, each weighing more than two troy ounces (62 g

Category

Early 2000s British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Victorian silver napkin rings consists of six napkin rings, each with a circular waisted form. The

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 silverplate and gilt napkin rings

Set of 6 silverplate and gilt napkin rings

Located in San Francisco, CA

A boxed set of 6 silverplate and gilt engraved napkin rings circa 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Nine
Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Nine

Antique George V Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Nine

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

napkin rings; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional set of antique George

Category

Vintage 1930s English Other Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bearded Iris Initialed Napkin Ring
Sterling Silver Bearded Iris Initialed Napkin Ring

Sterling Silver Bearded Iris Initialed Napkin Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A larger size sterling silver napkin ring, heavy and ornate, encircled with bearded iris and

Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Boxed Bellied Antique Silver Napkin Rings, 1915
Set of 6 Boxed Bellied Antique Silver Napkin Rings, 1915

Set of 6 Boxed Bellied Antique Silver Napkin Rings, 1915

By C.W. Fletcher & Son Ltd.

Located in London, GB

Smart set of barrel-shaped antique silver napkin rings, each numbered one to six and fitted in

Category

20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Butterfly Napkin Rings
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Butterfly Napkin Rings

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Butterfly Napkin Rings

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of antique Japanese copper napkin rings with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Edwardian Pair of Sterling Silver 'Tennis' Napkin Rings
Edwardian Pair of Sterling Silver 'Tennis' Napkin Rings

Edwardian Pair of Sterling Silver 'Tennis' Napkin Rings

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

napkin rings with tennis interest; an addition to our collection of dining silverware. These

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 6 silverplate and gilt napkin rings

Set of 6 silverplate and gilt napkin rings

Located in San Francisco, CA

A scarce boxed set of 6 silverplate and gilt repousse napkin rings by Walker and Hall circa 1880.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Georg Jensen, Sterling, Art Deco Napkin Ring, Pyramid
Georg Jensen, Sterling, Art Deco Napkin Ring, Pyramid

Georg Jensen, Sterling, Art Deco Napkin Ring, Pyramid

Located in København, Copenhagen

Georg Jensen. Sterling Art Deco Napkin Ring. Pyramid. Measures: Inside: 50 mm. x 25 mm. Stamped

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian 1880s Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Set of Six
Antique Victorian 1880s Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Set of Six

Antique Victorian 1880s Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Set of Six

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive set of six antique Victorian English sterling silver napkin rings - boxed; an

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

1919 Antique Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings Set of Six
1919 Antique Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings Set of Six

1919 Antique Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings Set of Six

By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

napkin rings, boxed; part of our silver dining collection. These fine set of antique numbered napkin

Category

Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of silver napkin rings
Pair of silver napkin rings

Pair of silver napkin rings

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pair of silver napkin rings Solid silver material Author's hallmarks and 800 silver Origin

Category

Vintage 1930s Australian Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings Set of Six 1897
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings Set of Six 1897

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Numbered Napkin Rings Set of Six 1897

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

sterling silver napkin rings - boxed; part of our silver dining collection. This exceptional, fine and

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Vintage George VI
Pair of Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Vintage George VI

Pair of Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Vintage George VI

By Harrods

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silver napkin rings have a circular cylindrical form. The surface of each large napkin ring is

Category

Vintage 1940s English George IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of Twelve Lucite Napkin Rings by Rialto Products
Set of Twelve Lucite Napkin Rings by Rialto Products

Set of Twelve Lucite Napkin Rings by Rialto Products

Located in Ferndale, MI

Set of Twelve Lucite Napkin Rings, Table Top Jewelry by Rialto Products

Category

Vintage 1950s American Tableware

12 Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Napkin Rings in Pretzel Shape
12 Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Napkin Rings in Pretzel Shape

12 Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Napkin Rings in Pretzel Shape

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful set of 12 Dorothy Thorpe Lucite napkin rings in pretzel shape.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Tableware

Materials

Lucite

1896 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six
1896 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six

1896 Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

V silver napkin rings consists of six napkin rings, each with a circular rounded form. The subtly

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Blackberry by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

Blackberry by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Napkin Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Blackberry by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver napkin ring, 1 1/2" x 1 5/8" diameter. It is not

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

2000s Scottish Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Eight
2000s Scottish Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Eight

2000s Scottish Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Eight

By Eric Norris Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of eight Scottish sterling silver napkin rings; an addition

Category

Early 2000s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century French Silver Plated Napkin Rings, 1920s
20th Century French Silver Plated Napkin Rings, 1920s

20th Century French Silver Plated Napkin Rings, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice pair of silver plated napkin rings dating from the 1920s in perfect condition. Pretty

Category

Vintage 1920s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Twelve Vagabond House Pewter Classic Napkin Ring Set
Twelve Vagabond House Pewter Classic Napkin Ring Set

Twelve Vagabond House Pewter Classic Napkin Ring Set

By Arthur Court

Located in Forney, TX

, elegant, and masculine, Vagabond House Classic Napkin Ring Set is the perfect finishing touch! This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Antique Art Nouveau Style Boxed English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Antique Art Nouveau Style Boxed English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

Antique Art Nouveau Style Boxed English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver napkin rings in the Art

Category

Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Napkin Ring International Silver, c1928
Sterling Napkin Ring International Silver, c1928

Sterling Napkin Ring International Silver, c1928

By International Silver

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1928, Sterling, International Silver. This fabulous Art Deco Napkin ring is a superb example

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of six numbered silver napkin rings
Set of six numbered silver napkin rings

Set of six numbered silver napkin rings

By Jones & Crompton

Located in London, GB

Lovely set of six antique, hand-pierced and engraved silver napkin rings made at the beginning of

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Set of Nursery Rhyme Silver Napkin Rings
Rare Set of Nursery Rhyme Silver Napkin Rings

Rare Set of Nursery Rhyme Silver Napkin Rings

By John Aldwinckle & Thomas Slater

Located in London, GB

Wonderful and rare set of six Victorian silver napkin rings each one individually hand-engraved

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Acanthus Napkin Ring
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Acanthus Napkin Ring

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Acanthus Napkin Ring

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver napkin ring in the Acanthus pattern, #173A, circa 1937. The

Category

20th Century Unknown Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anton Michelsen Denmark Sterling Silver Child's Ladybug Napkin Ring
Anton Michelsen Denmark Sterling Silver Child's Ladybug Napkin Ring

Anton Michelsen Denmark Sterling Silver Child's Ladybug Napkin Ring

By Anton Michelsen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Anton Michelsen Denmark Sterling Silver Child's Ladybug Napkin Ring This is a fun and adorable

Category

20th Century Danish More Silver, Flatware and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boxed English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in the Form of Horseshoes
Boxed English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in the Form of Horseshoes

Boxed English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings in the Form of Horseshoes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine pair of vintage George VI 'horseshoe' English sterling silver napkin rings; part of our

Category

Vintage 1940s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Four, Art Deco Style
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Four, Art Deco Style

Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Four, Art Deco Style

By F.H. Adams & Holman

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

of antique English sterling silver napkin rings consists of four napkin rings, each with a triangular

Category

Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eight Lucite Charles Hollis Jones Inspired Optical Square Napkin Rings
Eight Lucite Charles Hollis Jones Inspired Optical Square Napkin Rings

Eight Lucite Charles Hollis Jones Inspired Optical Square Napkin Rings

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in North Miami, FL

The attribution is Charles Hollis Jones striated napkin rings is shades of the summer and fun

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Serving Pieces

Bing & Grondahl Blue Fluted Number 567, Eight Napkin Rings
Bing & Grondahl Blue Fluted Number 567, Eight Napkin Rings

Bing & Grondahl Blue Fluted Number 567, Eight Napkin Rings

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl blue fluted number 567. Eight napkin rings. Measures: 5.5 cm. x 3.5 cm. In

Category

20th Century Danish Neoclassical Porcelain

Antique, English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, 1902
Antique, English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, 1902

Antique, English Sterling Silver Napkin Ring, 1902

Located in Bath, GB

A lovely English Edwardian napkin ring with a "D" shape having a circular vacant cartouche to the

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Monogram
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Monogram

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Monogram

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver napkin rings. Monogram: PMD. Marked: Tiffany & Co Makers STERLING

Category

Late 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1902
Pair Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1902

Pair Antique English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1902

By Hawksworth, Eyre & Co. Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

An unusual pair of Edwardian sterling silver napkin rings fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1902. The

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver and Enamel Bird Napkin Rings
Antique George V Sterling Silver and Enamel Bird Napkin Rings

Antique George V Sterling Silver and Enamel Bird Napkin Rings

By Charles Perry & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique English sterling silver napkin rings with

Category

Vintage 1920s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1902 Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six by William Aitken
1902 Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six by William Aitken

1902 Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Six by William Aitken

By William Aitken

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

of antique Edwardian silver napkin rings, in sterling standard, consists of six napkin rings each

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1880s Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Napkin Rings
1880s Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Napkin Rings

1880s Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Napkin Rings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

enamel napkin rings; an addition to our collection of dining silverware. These exceptional antique

Category

Antique 1880s Russian Tableware

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Three "Barocco" Porcelain Napkin Rings
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Three "Barocco" Porcelain Napkin Rings

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Three "Barocco" Porcelain Napkin Rings

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. Three "Barocco" porcelain napkin rings with gold decoration, 20th

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Sterling Silver Set of 12 Napkin Rings
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Sterling Silver Set of 12 Napkin Rings

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Sterling Silver Set of 12 Napkin Rings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Braintree, GB

Vintage sterling silver set of 12 napkin rings. Maker: Tiffany & Co. Made in New York, circa

Category

Vintage 1980s British Sterling Silver

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.