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Claire Berger at La Borne, “owl” ceramics, France 1970
Claire Berger at La Borne, “owl” ceramics, France 1970

Claire Berger at La Borne, “owl” ceramics, France 1970

Located in LYON, FR

We fell in love with this sandstone owl sculpture turned by Claire Berger in La Borne, made in the

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Sandstone

Mid-Century Handcrafted Studio Pottery Owl Sculpture with Textured Glaze
Mid-Century Handcrafted Studio Pottery Owl Sculpture with Textured Glaze

Mid-Century Handcrafted Studio Pottery Owl Sculpture with Textured Glaze

Located in Seattle, WA

for collectors of owls, ceramics, or studio pottery. Vintage condition consistent with age as pictured

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Farnham Owl Pitcher
Farnham Owl Pitcher

Farnham Owl Pitcher

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1900 Farnham Pottery owl pitcher.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Owl Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain
Owl Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain

Owl Ceramic by Dominique Pouchain

By Dominique Pouchain

Located in bruxelles, BE

Ceramics in the shape of a owl stamped Dominique Pouchain.

Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic owl treasure chest by Ditmar Urbach, 1960s.
Ceramic owl treasure chest by Ditmar Urbach, 1960s.

Ceramic owl treasure chest by Ditmar Urbach, 1960s.

By Ditmar Urbach

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of glazed ceramic Original condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's

Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Barcelona, ES

Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna 'Owlglass' Jester with Owl by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1925-1930
Goldscheider Vienna 'Owlglass' Jester with Owl by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1925-1930

Goldscheider Vienna 'Owlglass' Jester with Owl by Josef Lorenzl, circa 1925-1930

By Josef Lorenzl, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

young man dressed as a jester with a fool's cap sits on a black base. An owl sits on his left

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s
Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s

Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Scandinavian Art Glass Owl, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

pepperettes / peppers modelled in the form of owls; an addition to our collectable silver collection. These

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes Set
Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes Set

Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes Set

By George Unite & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

/ peppers modelled in the form of owls; an addition to our collectable silver collection These

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot
Vintage Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot

Vintage Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, vintage English cast sterling silver owl mustard pot; an

Category

Vintage 1960s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Art Glass Owl from Arctic Finland, 1970s
Vintage Art Glass Owl from Arctic Finland, 1970s

Vintage Art Glass Owl from Arctic Finland, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Art Glass Owl from Arctic Finland, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979

Category

20th Century Finnish Glass

Materials

Glass

Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperette
Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperette

Edwardian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperette

By John George Piddington 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver owl pepperette; an

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Japanese Porcelain Figural Owl Wall Pocket Vase Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Porcelain Figural Owl Wall Pocket Vase Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Porcelain Figural Owl Wall Pocket Vase Meiji Period

Located in San Diego, CA

We are offering a beautiful Japanese porcelain figural owl wall pocket vase dating from the Meiji

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Old Owl Ashtray, Plaque in Brass
Old Owl Ashtray, Plaque in Brass

Old Owl Ashtray, Plaque in Brass

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual small owl wall plaque or ashtray in brass. Fine detailing and finished to its backside

Category

Early 20th Century English Ashtrays

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an

Category

Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Steuben Owl on Crystal Column by James Houston
Steuben Owl on Crystal Column by James Houston

Steuben Owl on Crystal Column by James Houston

By James Houston

Located in Stamford, CT

Steuben 18-karat gold owl on crystal column designed by James Houston having its original fitted

Category

Late 20th Century American Glass

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Jean Lurcat 'Owl' Unique Hand Painted Plate
Jean Lurcat 'Owl' Unique Hand Painted Plate

Jean Lurcat 'Owl' Unique Hand Painted Plate

By Jean Lurçat

Located in Sharon, CT

Signed with initials, a most likely unique painted glaze plate of an Owl by Jean Lurcat. Burnt

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Italian 1970s Owl Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti
Italian 1970s Owl Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti

Italian 1970s Owl Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti

By Mauro Manetti

Located in London, GB

Attractive wise owl silver ice-bucket. Designed by Mauro Manetti in the 1960s (signed at base

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Barware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Hanging Owl Ashtray
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Hanging Owl Ashtray

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Hanging Owl Ashtray

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern ceramic hanging owl ashtray. Nice vibrant orange ceramic color.    

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot (1872)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an

Category

Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Owls Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse
Two Owls Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse

Two Owls Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse

$194Sale Price / item|20% Off

Two Owls Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Wien, AT

Two Owls bottle stopper by Walter Bosse 2 are available, priced and sold per piece. Original

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver and glass Owl Claret Jug decanter
Sterling Silver and glass Owl Claret Jug decanter

Sterling Silver and glass Owl Claret Jug decanter

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Claret jug representing an owl in green glass and sterling silver 925 silver hallmark Height: 27 cm

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970's Crystal d'Arques Owl Ashtray France
1970's Crystal d'Arques Owl Ashtray France

1970's Crystal d'Arques Owl Ashtray France

By Cristal d' Arques 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful New old stock Ashtray with owl acid etched ,circa 1970's by Cristal D Arques France.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Italian Hand Blown Art Glass Murano Owl Sculpture
20th Century Italian Hand Blown Art Glass Murano Owl Sculpture

20th Century Italian Hand Blown Art Glass Murano Owl Sculpture

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

that dates back centuries. This hand-blown Murano glass owl sculpture captures the essence of this

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 8 Vintage Owl Smoke Highball Glasses
Set of 8 Vintage Owl Smoke Highball Glasses

Set of 8 Vintage Owl Smoke Highball Glasses

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of 8 Vintage Owl Smoke Highball Glasses. Etched owl design with moon and stars perched on a

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Elkington & Co Antique 1912 Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot
Elkington & Co Antique 1912 Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot

Elkington & Co Antique 1912 Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an

Category

Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Mid-Century Italian Owl Ice Bucket – Brutalist Design
Large Mid-Century Italian Owl Ice Bucket – Brutalist Design

Large Mid-Century Italian Owl Ice Bucket – Brutalist Design

Located in Hamburg, DE

This striking mid-century Italian ice bucket is designed in the shape of an owl and makes a truly

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Barware

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Owl Statue on Green Agate Jewelry Tray, Vintage 1950s
Bronze Owl Statue on Green Agate Jewelry Tray, Vintage 1950s

Bronze Owl Statue on Green Agate Jewelry Tray, Vintage 1950s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming bronze small owl statue on an agate ashtray or jewelry tray. Very versatile piece

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Mauro Manetti, Florence, Italy - Owl Ice Bucket c.1960
Mauro Manetti, Florence, Italy - Owl Ice Bucket c.1960

Mauro Manetti, Florence, Italy - Owl Ice Bucket c.1960

By Fond D'Arte Firenze, Mauro Manetti

Located in Bath, GB

Always highly sought-after, a fun vintage Italian ice bucket in the form of an owl. These are

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s
Set of 5 Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s

Set of 5 Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Owl Style Metal Shot Glasses, 1960s, Set of 5, in Very Good conditions. Designed

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Metal

Large Studio Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1960s
Large Studio Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1960s

Large Studio Ceramic Owl Sculpture by Helmut Schäffenacker, Germany 1960s

By Helmut Friedrich Schäffenacker

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Large, rare art pottery / studio ceramic sculpture in the shape of an owl by Helmut Schaeffenacker

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Owl Bronze Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s
Owl Bronze Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s

Owl Bronze Bottle Stopper by Walter Bosse, Vienna Austria 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s - 1960s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece display...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Owl Scent Bottle (1889)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Owl Scent Bottle (1889)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Owl Scent Bottle (1889)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

owl scent bottle; an addition to our diverse collectable silverware collection. This exceptional

Category

Antique 1890s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Mid Century Inlaid "Owl" Tray by Couroc California
American Mid Century Inlaid "Owl" Tray by Couroc California

American Mid Century Inlaid "Owl" Tray by Couroc California

By The Couroc Company

Located in San Diego, CA

A ssuper cool inlaid brass "Owl" trays handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The tray is

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass

Owl Pitcher in Ceramic by Marcel Guillot, circa 1955
Owl Pitcher in Ceramic by Marcel Guillot, circa 1955

Owl Pitcher in Ceramic by Marcel Guillot, circa 1955

By Marcel Guillot

Located in New York City, NY

This delightful pitcher/vase showcases Guillot's stunning, painterly work as a ceramicist.

Category

20th Century French Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Majolica Fans and Owls Platter
19th Century English Majolica Fans and Owls Platter

19th Century English Majolica Fans and Owls Platter

Located in Austin, TX

movement, decorated with two white owls on colorfuls blues, yellows and reds fans.

Category

Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

William Comyns & Sons Ltd Sterling Silver Owl Salt and Pepper Casters, 1975
William Comyns & Sons Ltd Sterling Silver Owl Salt and Pepper Casters, 1975

William Comyns & Sons Ltd Sterling Silver Owl Salt and Pepper Casters, 1975

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Braintree, GB

A charming and highly decorative vintage pair of sterling silver owl salt and pepper casters by

Category

Vintage 1970s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Carved Owl Cup. Genuine Hand Carved Italian Alabaster.
Vintage Carved Owl Cup. Genuine Hand Carved Italian Alabaster.

Vintage Carved Owl Cup. Genuine Hand Carved Italian Alabaster.

Located in Seattle, WA

Grey Owl Figurine Cup with Yellow Eyes. Carved From Italian Alabaster. Similar Figurines Available

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Russian Wooden Ladles with Owl Design, Circa 1990.
Pair of Russian Wooden Ladles with Owl Design, Circa 1990.

Pair of Russian Wooden Ladles with Owl Design, Circa 1990.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Russian wooden ladles with owl design, circa 1990. A pair of carved wooden Russian ladles

Category

20th Century European Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Edward Charles Brown. Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl.
Edward Charles Brown. Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl.

Edward Charles Brown. Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Edward Charles Brown Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl with red glass eyes inserted. With

Category

Antique 19th Century British Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver

MCM Bitossi Yellow Owl Vase & Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter
MCM Bitossi Yellow Owl Vase & Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter

MCM Bitossi Yellow Owl Vase & Candle Holder by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter

By Aldo Londi, Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare pair of MCM Bitossi stoneware yellow owls by Aldo Londi for Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. The

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of  Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers
Pair of  Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers

Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' and Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers  Austria, 1929 A

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Pale Green Glass Cocktail Shaker with Etched Owl and Stars
Art Deco Pale Green Glass Cocktail Shaker with Etched Owl and Stars

Art Deco Pale Green Glass Cocktail Shaker with Etched Owl and Stars

Located in Nantucket, MA

thicker footed base and etched with an owl sitting on a branch with stars around the whole vessel.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Love Art Ceramic Owl Teapot, hand made in South Africa
Love Art Ceramic Owl Teapot, hand made in South Africa

Love Art Ceramic Owl Teapot, hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

The ceramic Owl teapot, exquisitely hand-painted by Minenhle Nene and skillfully sculpted by Sfiso

Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Culver Ltd Highball Barware Glasses 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s Signed
Culver Ltd Highball Barware Glasses 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s Signed

Culver Ltd Highball Barware Glasses 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s Signed

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Drinking Glasses with 22K Gold Owls, Set of 6 Circa 1950's. This set of

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls
Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls

Pair of Antique English Sampson Mordan Sterling Silver Menu Holders, Owls

Located in Bath, GB

finely executed Owl's head retaining the original glass eyes. They come complete in their original

Category

Vintage 1910s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker
Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker

Rare Art Deco Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Glass Owl-Form Match Striker

Located in New York, NY

Rare, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted glass owl-form match striker (with original glass

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models - Import Mark 1937 - Neresheimer & Sohne
Rare Pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models - Import Mark 1937 - Neresheimer & Sohne

Rare Pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models - Import Mark 1937 - Neresheimer & Sohne

By Israel Segalov, B. Neresheimer & Sohne

Located in London, London

Carrying import marks for 1937 by Israel Segalov, this very rare pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models

Category

Vintage 1930s German Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Culver Ltd Highball Cocktail Glasses with 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s
Culver Ltd Highball Cocktail Glasses with 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s

Culver Ltd Highball Cocktail Glasses with 22K Gold Owls Hollywood Regency 1950s

By Culver Ltd.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Culver Ltd Highball Drinking Glasses with 22K Gold Owls, Set of 6 Circa 1950's. Vintage Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Owl Mauro Manetti Gold Plate & Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Owl Mauro Manetti Gold Plate & Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Owl Mauro Manetti Gold Plate & Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Miami, FL

1940s original Mauro Manetti gold plate owl ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy. Keeps

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

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Owl Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of owl ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct owl ceramics — often made from ceramic, metal and silver — can elevate any home. There are 154 antique and vintage owl ceramics for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Owl ceramics have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Owl ceramics made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Owl ceramics have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Aldo Londi, Bitossi and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much are Owl Ceramics?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $814, while they’re typically $118 on the low end and $31,218 highest priced.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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.