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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To identify Fenton glass, turn the piece over. Prior to 1970, Fenton marked its pieces with foil stickers bearing the designer's name. After 1970, Fenton began stamping its name directly onto pieces. During the 1980s, Fenton began placing a number along with the logo to indicate the decade. Eight denotes the 1980s, while nine signifies a production date during the 1990s. Pieces crafted from 2000 onward will have a zero. If you need assistance identifying your glassware, consult a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Fenton glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024What the most sought-after Fenton glass is may vary, as trends in collecting change over time. However, certain varieties typically remain in demand. Among them are epergnes, mosaic glass, swung vases and vaseline glass. Limited-edition pieces are also popular. Shop a diverse assortment of Fenton glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024To tell if Fenton glass is real, examine its details carefully. Pieces made during the 1960s and earlier will have a ring of fire effect when viewed in natural lighting. To check for this, hold your glassware in the sunlight and look for a halo of shimmering green, red and blue colors, which occur due to the presence of iridized salts in the glass. For newer pieces, look for the raised maker's mark in the glass. It will usually appear as the word Fenton or the letter F situated inside an oval. If you need assistance authenticating your piece, have a certified appraiser or experienced dealer evaluate it. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Fenton glass.
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