Georg Jensen, Art Deco napkin ring in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Art Deco napkin ring in sterling silver. Model number: 238A. 1933-1944 hallmark
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, Art Deco napkin ring in sterling silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Art Deco napkin ring in sterling silver. Model number: 238A. 1933-1944 hallmark
Sterling Silver
Antique Hermès Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring & Box
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed napkin ring. By Hermès. In sterling silver. With a hobnail pattern with
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver napkin ring. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. With engraved lines to
Sterling Silver
$573 / item
H 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique English Silver Napkin Rings Set of 6, Original Case Ornate Art Deco
Located in Wembley, GB
Enhance your dining experience with this elegant set of 6 antique English Art Deco silver-plated
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$3,040
H 2.37 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
H. G. Murphy - Stylish art deco set of 6 sterling silver napkin rings - 1929
By Henry George Murphy
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1929 by H. G. Murphy, this stylish set of 6 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Sterling Silver
$2,015
H 2.76 in W 7.49 in D 6.7 in
Rare set of 6 sterling silver napkin rings & matching napkin clips made in 1925
Located in London, London
Silver Napkin Rings and matching Napkin Clips, are engraved 1-6, and are presented in their original box
Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb 20th Century Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
to one side. These exceptional Art Deco napkin rings are fitted to the hinged leatherette
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Shagreen Napkin Rings - Set of 12
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
twelve vintage shagreen napkin rings. Inspired by the opulent materials of the Art Deco era, each ring
Leather, Shagreen, Shell, Wood
Antique Signed Norwegian .830 Silver Figural Mermaid Napkin Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Norwegian figural silver napkin ring. With a cast Mermaid figure in a setting with
Silver
C. 1930-40s Kirk Sterling Silver Repousse Napkin Ring
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-40s Kirk sterling silver respousse napkin ring. Marked S. Kirk & Son, Sterling. 0.95
Sterling Silver
$1,161 / set
H 2.25 in W 5.38 in D 3.13 in
Pair Rare Cartier Solid / Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Bath, GB
A fine pair of antique Cartier napkin rings made from a heavy gauge cast sterling silver in a
Sterling Silver
David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring c.1920
By David Andersen
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen
Sterling Silver
David Andersen Silver Gilt & Guilloche Enamel Napkin Ring c.1920
By David Andersen
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning and rarely found Norwegian napkin ring made by the famous silversmith, David Andersen
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Set of 6 antique sterling silver napkin rings made in 1922
Located in London, London
, Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are plain in design, and are presented in their original box. Each napkin
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hand Hammered Napkin Rings
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1920 in an Art Deco style. This set of napkin rings appears as hand hammered with a simple convex
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Cactus Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 81A w/Mono #19423
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
introduced in 1930 and features an Art Deco cactus blossom design. Hallmarks date this piece to circa 1925-32
Sterling Silver
$150 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 2 in
Pair of Antique Silver Greek Key Pattern Napkin Rings. English. Dated 1930
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Elegant silver napkin rings Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1930 Good condition The size is
Silver
$655
H 5.52 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Figural Silver Plate Napkin Ring Letter Holder Table Accessories Cherub
Located in Wembley, GB
French Figural Silver Plate Cherub Napkin Ring Holder, Art Nouveau Table Object This refined French
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$459Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
Antique Peacock Napkin Rings & Jewl Set of 4, Exotic Luxury Dining Accents
Located in Wembley, GB
Set of Four Enamel Peacock Napkin Rings Hand-Painted Table Decor Exotic Luxury Dining Accents Add
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$358Sale Price|25% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
Vintage Silver Plated Napkin Rings Set of 6 & Original Case Ornate Engraved
Located in Wembley, GB
napkin rings, beautifully presented in their original red velvet fitted case. Each ring is finely
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$328Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
Set of 6 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Located in Wembley, GB
Set of 6 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection A luxurious set of 6
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$420Sale Price|39% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Located in Wembley, GB
Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection A luxurious set of 10
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$461Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 0.99 in Dm 1.19 in
Silver Plated Napkin Ring Set, Wilkens Ostfriesen Desig Boxed Set of Six Germany
Located in Wembley, GB
Wilkens Silver-Plated Napkin Ring Set – Ostfriesen Pattern, Boxed Set of Six, German Silverware
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$399Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 1.97 in Dm 1.97 in
Set of 8 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Located in Wembley, GB
Set of 8 Vintage Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings Floral Silver Tableware Collection, Decorative
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
$317Sale Price|40% Off
H 1.58 in Dm 1.97 in
Set of 6 Napkin Rings Vintage Silver-Plated in Cutlery Design Fork, Knife Spoon
Located in Wembley, GB
A playful yet elegant set of six vintage silver-plated napkin rings, each designed with a charming
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Set of 3 English Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By Turner & Simpson Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 George VI sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Turner & Simpson Ltd in Birmingham in 1939
Sterling Silver
$1,850 / set
H 1.75 in Dm 1.75 in
Set of 6 English Art Deco Classical Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1926
By Britton, Gould & Co
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 George V sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Britton, Gould & Co. in Birmingham in 1926
Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 2.25 in W 1 in D 1.15 in
Set of 12 Silver Plated Napkin Rings with Gold Accent, Model Aria by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is a beautiful set of 12 Christofle silver plated napkin rings with a gold accent. The model
Silver Plate
Pair of Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, Art Deco Style, Antique George V
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in the iconic Art Deco style. Either side of each napkin ring is ornamented with an impressive
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Vintage Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By John Rose
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of vintage George VI English sterling silver napkin rings
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Four, Art Deco Style
By F.H. Adams & Holman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
rings in the Art Deco style - boxed; part of our dining silverware collection. These exceptional set
Sterling Silver
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
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.37 in W 8.86 in D 4.34 in
Pair of French Art Deco Plate Napkin Ring "Monsieur" & "Madame", Late 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pair of napkin rings. Made in silver plate metal. "Monsieur" and "Madame". Measure
Silver Plate
Set of 6 Art Deco Bakelite Napkin Rings Shaped as Stylised Birds
Located in London, GB
A set of 6 bakelite Art Deco Napkin rings in the stylised design of Birds. The Rings have a
Plastic, Bakelite
Sold
H 1.5 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
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
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.96 in W 3.55 in D 5.32 in
Art Deco Triangular Sterling Silver Set of Napkin Rings, Joseph Gloster 1927
By Joseph Gloster
Located in London, London
Napkin Rings, are in the Art Deco taste, triangular in shape, and with engine turned decoration to each
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.9 in W 1.4 in D 1.7 in
Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set of Four, Art Deco Style, Antique George v
By Henry Clifford Davis
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, all in the Art Deco style. The anterior surface of each napkin ring is ornamented with engine
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver, Antique George V Napkin Rings Set of Six, Art Deco Style
By E. Edmonds 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
incurved corners in the Art Deco style. The four flat surfaces of each napkin ring are embellished with
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 2.5 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Antique Pair Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Set Corn on the Cob Holders
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stylish Cased Pair of English Sterling Silver Art Deco Period Dinner Napkin Rings of outstanding
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 10 in W 20 in D 20 in
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
Sterling Silver
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
Sterling Silver
Set of Twelve Lucite Napkin Rings
Located in North Miami, FL
Twelve wonderful french art deco napkin rings in a deep golden amber color.
Pair of Cased Vintage English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, 1945
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart pair of quality napkin rings made from a good gauge of English sterling silver with an
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.4 in W 1.97 in D 0.79 in
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
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
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
Silver
Sold
H 3.5 in W 3.85 in D 1.25 in
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
Bakelite
Art Deco German 800 Silver Napkin Ring Engraved 'Jacques'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver napkin ring. In hand-hammered 800 silver. Engraved with the names "Jacques". Fully
Silver
Pair of English Sterling Silver Art Deco Napkin Rings, 1934
By Deakin & Francis
Located in Bath, GB
A truly handsome cased pair of English sterling silver napkin rings, beautifully engine turned with
Antique Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver napkin ring. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. With engraved lines to
Sterling Silver
Set of TEN Art Deco Period Bakelite Circular Napkin Rings, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good set of ten Art Deco period napkin rings, made from bakelite and dating to
Bakelite
Set of Four Art Deco Bakelite Scottie Dog Napkin Rings on Wheels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four phonic resin (Bakelite) Scottie dog napkin rings on wheels with glass eyes, circa
Bakelite
Pair of Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings with Engine Turn Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Pair of Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings with Engine Turn Detailing
Sterling Silver
English Art Deco Era Numbered French Ivory Celluloid Napkin Rings, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Art Deco era, a set of numbered napkin rings, England, circa 1920s. Made of celluloid
Plastic
Pair of Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin rings with Chased Floral Cubist Motif
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of hallmarked sterling silver napkin rings, crafted in England Circa 1925
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in Dm 1.75 in
ROLASON BROTHERS - Art Deco Pair of Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - U.K. - C.1921
By Rolason Brothers
Located in Chatham, ON
ROLASON BROTHERS (Vyse Street - Birmingham) - Art Deco pair of sterling silver napkin rings - each
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive set of six vintage George VI English sterling silver Art Deco napkin rings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Circle Sliver Napkin Holders, A Set of 4 Mid Century Napkin Rings Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
A Set of 4 Sliver Cirle Napkin Holders, Vintage Mid-Century Napkin Rings Holders, and Serving Table
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Napkin Ring 292
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver napkin ring from Georg Jensen, featuring the Mayan Pattern, designed by Johan
Sterling Silver
Ebenezer Newman Art Deco English Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By Ebenezer Newman
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Art Deco sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Ebenezer Newman in London in 1913. Each
Set of 6 Art Deco Napkin Rings - Modern English Sterling Silver - 1913
By Ebenezer Newman
Located in New York, NY
Description: Set of 6 Art Deco sterling silver napkin rings. Made by Ebenezer Newman in London in
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Unusual set of 6 sterling silver name plates/napkin rings, hallmarked Chester, England, 1910
Sterling Silver
Set of Six Art Deco Silver Napkin Rings in Original Case
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
A very good set of six square shaped Art Deco napkin rings with engine turned decoration in
Liberty & Co. Sterling Silver Turquoise Napkin Ring
By Liberty & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large oval napkin ring. Made by LIBERTY & CO. Heavy gauge sterling silver. Hand-hammered. With a
Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Napkin Ring #2
By Hans Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen sterling silver napkin ring. Weighs 25 g (0.90 oz). Height measures 4 cm (1 37/64 in).
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Bernadotte Napkin Ring #304A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Bernadotte napkin ring #304A. Measures 5.6 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm / 2 13/64 in
Sterling Silver
Group of Eight Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Rings.
By Alphonse Debain, Pierre Bezon 1, Charles Tirbour
Located in New York, NY
FRENCH ART DECO SILVER NAPKIN RING by Auguste Soulat France, circa 1920's/1930's 1 3/8" wide; 1 15
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Group of Eight Silver Napkin Rings
Located in New York, NY
Top to bottom, left to right: #713 silver napkin ring by Ravinet d'Enfert France, 1920s
Silver
1920s Art Deco Silver Plated Napkin Rings, Set of Four
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous set of four, 1920s Art Deco silver plated napkin rings. Oval shaped.
Silver, Silver Plate
Sold
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Art Deco Red and Black Bakelite Elephant Napkin Serviette Rings on Wheel
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco pair of elephants in red and black bakelite napkin holders, on wheeled feet. Both perfect
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Antique Victorian Heavy Gauged Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Engraved 'Lizzie'
By Tiffany & Co., Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian silver napkin ring. In a heavy-gauged sterling silver. With highly detailed engraved butterfly & branch decoration to the center with raised decoration to ...
Sterling Silver
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Coffee of Chocolate Set with Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Date marked 1962/63, Sterling, by Tiffany & Co., England. Modern and Art Deco collide in this very sleek coffee or chocolate set. Brilliant as a decorative accessory or perfect ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Tiffany & Co. This exquisite 180-piece sterling silver flatware service for 12 by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the distinguished Colon...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen, rare sterling silver napkin ring. Model number 7A.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, rare sterling silver napkin ring. Model number 7A. Stamped with the mark used between 1915-1932. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 5.2 cm. x W 3.8 cm. x H 2.8 cm.
Sterling Silver
$395
H 1.23 in Dm 1.58 in
Vintage American Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Hand-Hammered Napkin Ring
By Old Newbury Crafters, Tiffany & Co., The Kalo Shop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine handwrought napkin ring. In hand-hammered sterling silver. By Old Newbury Crafters. Simply a wonderful high-quality napkin ring! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Conditio...
Sterling Silver
$1,127
H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Set of 6 antique Victorian sterling silver napkin rings made in London in 1896
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., this attractive set of 6, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are oval in shape, and feature engraved decorat...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Lindisfarne Style Sterling Silver Napkin Rings (1961/1978)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of six vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver Lindisfarne style napkin rings - boxed; part of our dining silverware collection. These e...
Sterling Silver
Rare and early Georg Jensen napkin ring in 830 silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare and early Georg Jensen napkin ring in 830 silver. Model 7B. Early hallmark. 1915-1930 Perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 4.5 cm, Width 3.2 cm.
Silver
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.