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1997 Espresso Cups by A.R. Penk
1997 Espresso Cups by A.R. Penk

1997 Espresso Cups by A.R. Penk

By A.R. Penck (Ralf Winkler)

Located in Weesp, NL

Espresso cups by A.R. Penck, 1997 A beautiful and very rare set of espresso cups designed by A.R

Category

1990s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Green Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0102
Green Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0102

Green Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0102

Located in New York, NY

matching tray and espresso cup to create a full set. This mix-and-match collection allows you to curate

Category

2010s Portuguese Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Purple Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0103
Purple Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0103

Purple Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0103

Located in New York, NY

matching tray and espresso cup to create a full set. This mix-and-match collection allows you to curate

Category

2010s Portuguese Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Brown Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0101
Brown Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0101

Brown Ceramic Espresso Cup Set 0101

Located in New York, NY

matching tray and espresso cup to create a full set. This mix-and-match collection allows you to curate

Category

2010s Portuguese Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Tube Espresso Cup Wıth Saucer Set Of 2 Black-Coral
Tube Espresso Cup Wıth Saucer Set Of 2 Black-Coral

Tube Espresso Cup Wıth Saucer Set Of 2 Black-Coral

By Esma Dereboy

Located in Esentepe, TR

Esma Dereboy's meticulously handcrafted espresso cups are designed to add a touch of luxury to your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Green Banded White Espresso Cups and Saucers
Set of Four Green Banded White Espresso Cups and Saucers

Set of Four Green Banded White Espresso Cups and Saucers

By Heinrich & Co. 1

Located in New York, NY

Set of four green banded white espresso cups and saucers. Set of four vintage Continental white

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Ivory Set of 4 Espresso Cups with Saucers
Ivory Set of 4 Espresso Cups with Saucers

Ivory Set of 4 Espresso Cups with Saucers

By Picta

Located in Milan, IT

A sophisticated ivory glaze - non-toxic and lead-free - envelops this clean-lined set of 4 espresso

Category

2010s Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fossile Espresso Cup by Paolo Rossetti for the Illy Collection
Fossile Espresso Cup by Paolo Rossetti for the Illy Collection

Fossile Espresso Cup by Paolo Rossetti for the Illy Collection

By Paolo Rossetti

Located in Weesp, NL

cup from the Artist Cups Espresso Tazzine D’Autore Illy Collection. Designed by the visionary Paolo

Category

1990s Italian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Single Espresso Cup and Saucer Designed by Legardo Tackett for Schmid
Single Espresso Cup and Saucer Designed by Legardo Tackett for Schmid

Single Espresso Cup and Saucer Designed by Legardo Tackett for Schmid

By A. Schmidt, Lagardo Tackett

Located in San Diego, CA

Single Espresso Cup and Saucer Designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid beautiful color excellent

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Eight Wedgwood Platinum and Blue Reindeer Espresso Cups and Saucers
Set of Eight Wedgwood Platinum and Blue Reindeer Espresso Cups and Saucers

Set of Eight Wedgwood Platinum and Blue Reindeer Espresso Cups and Saucers

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Wedgwood platinum and blue reindeer espresso cups and saucers. Eight coffee cans and

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

26 Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided, Espresso Cup and Saucer
26 Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided, Espresso Cup and Saucer

26 Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided, Espresso Cup and Saucer

Located in København, Copenhagen

26 sets Royal Copenhagen Blue flower braided, espresso cup and saucer. Number 10/8046. In perfect

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Neoclassical Porcelain

Rosenthal, Germany. Set of six espresso cups with saucers in porcelain.
Rosenthal, Germany. Set of six espresso cups with saucers in porcelain.

Rosenthal, Germany. Set of six espresso cups with saucers in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal, Germany. A set of six espresso cups with saucers in porcelain. Decorated with pink roses

Category

Vintage 1930s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Modern Rare espresso Cup & Saucer Set Revontuli For Arabia of Finland
Danish Modern Rare espresso Cup & Saucer Set Revontuli For Arabia of Finland

Danish Modern Rare espresso Cup & Saucer Set Revontuli For Arabia of Finland

By Raija Uosikkinen, Arabia of Finland

Located in San Diego, CA

Single espresso cup and saucer very collectible a beautiful example of elegant danish Modern , Mid

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Vintage Duo Set of Espresso Cups Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal 1980s
Modern Vintage Duo Set of Espresso Cups Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal 1980s

Modern Vintage Duo Set of Espresso Cups Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal 1980s

By Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal

Located in Vienna, AT

Modern vintage duo set of Espresso cups from porcelain designed by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup
Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup

Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain coffee espresso cup, in the Rococo style, by designer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars
Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars

Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of 6 Espresso cups. The set are Italian and in wonderful colors (so your guests never are

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Tube Colour Wave Espresso Cup Wıth Saucer Set Of 2 Black - Black & Rock & Ivory
Tube Colour Wave Espresso Cup Wıth Saucer Set Of 2 Black - Black & Rock & Ivory

Tube Colour Wave Espresso Cup Wıth Saucer Set Of 2 Black - Black & Rock & Ivory

By Esma Dereboy

Located in Esentepe, TR

Esma Dereboy's meticulously handcrafted espresso cups are designed to add a touch of luxury to your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

24 K Hand Painted Set of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers Greek Key Pattern
24 K Hand Painted Set of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers Greek Key Pattern

24 K Hand Painted Set of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers Greek Key Pattern

By Neofitou Keramik

Located in San Diego, CA

Fantastic set of 6 espresso cups and saucers circa 1980's. 24k gold leaf hand-painted set great

Category

20th Century Greek Hollywood Regency Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge,  Sweden
16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge,  Sweden

16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Sweden

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Made in Sweden

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Panshu Espresso Cup Handmade White Stoneware Matt Glaze Organic Form, In Stock
Panshu Espresso Cup Handmade White Stoneware Matt Glaze Organic Form, In Stock

Panshu Espresso Cup Handmade White Stoneware Matt Glaze Organic Form, In Stock

Located in Palma, ES

The Panshu Espresso Cup is a handmade ceramic piece that brings natural elegance and tactile charm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Cuadriga Coffee Set Tray and 4 Espresso Cups by Alfredo Haberli

Cuadriga Coffee Set Tray and 4 Espresso Cups by Alfredo Haberli

By Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in Milan, IT

Designed in 2003 by Alfredo Haberli, this striking coffee set comprises one tray and four espresso

Category

2010s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rosenthal Versace Espresso Cup & Saucer “Gold Ivy” Form by Paul Wunderlich
Rosenthal Versace Espresso Cup & Saucer “Gold Ivy” Form by Paul Wunderlich

Rosenthal Versace Espresso Cup & Saucer “Gold Ivy” Form by Paul Wunderlich

By Rosenthal, Paul Wunderlich, Versace

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This striking Rosenthal Versace espresso cup and saucer from the “Gold Ivy” pattern demonstrates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW

By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol

Category

Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Paris French Lerosey Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cups & Saucers
Paris French Lerosey Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cups & Saucers

Paris French Lerosey Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cups & Saucers

By Lerosey China

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful and rare set of four (4) French porcelain coffee espresso or tea demitasse cup and

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups  Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern
Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups  Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern

Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare beautiful espresso set 10 cups + 10 saucers + 4 pieces (ten in good condition, four with

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Mid Century Modern George Nelson Espresso Cups
Set of Six Mid Century Modern George Nelson Espresso Cups

Set of Six Mid Century Modern George Nelson Espresso Cups

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful set of 6 Mayer China coffee cups designed by George Nelson & Associates. Printed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer Rosenthal White Gold, Early 20th Century
Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer Rosenthal White Gold, Early 20th Century

Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer Rosenthal White Gold, Early 20th Century

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful German white porcelain and gold gilt coffee espresso or tea demitasse cup and saucer by

Category

Early 20th Century German Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6
Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6

Scandinavian Porcelain Bing & Grøndahl Coffee Espresso Cup Saucer, Set of 6

By Bing & Grøndahl

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of six (6) Scandinavian Danish Copenhagen Porcelain coffee espresso or tea

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882
Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882

Haviland Limoges Antique Birds and Flowers Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, c.1882

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique Charles Field Haviland Limoges espresso or demitasse cup and saucer set features one of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco era GEFLE of Sweden Demitasse Espresso Cup & Saucer set of 11
Art Deco era GEFLE of Sweden Demitasse Espresso Cup & Saucer set of 11

Art Deco era GEFLE of Sweden Demitasse Espresso Cup & Saucer set of 11

By Gefle

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Gorgeous set of 11 demitasse cups with saucer from GEFLE of Sweden. Circa 1930's. Gold interior

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer
Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer

Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A set of six Villeroy & Boch for Le Cirque porcelain cups and saucers decorated with yellow circus

Category

20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Espresso Coffee Cups Set in Stainless Steel, 70s
Vintage Italian Espresso Coffee Cups Set in Stainless Steel, 70s

Vintage Italian Espresso Coffee Cups Set in Stainless Steel, 70s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a set of authentic Italian espresso cups that combine

Category

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers
Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers

Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers

By Bulgari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Bulgari coffee espresso cups and saucers in porcelain / Made in France Original mark on the

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Green / Blue
Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Green / Blue

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Green / Blue

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Enjoy your coffee moments in style with this Set of 2 Ikat Espresso Cups with Saucers, beautifully

Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Red / Blue

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Red / Blue

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Enjoy your coffee moments in style with this Set of 2 Ikat Espresso Cups with Saucers, beautifully

Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Blue / White

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Blue / White

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Enjoy your coffee moments in style with this Set of 2 Ikat Espresso Cups with Saucers, beautifully

Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Black / White

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Coffee Cup & Saucer - Black / White

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Enjoy your coffee moments in style with this Set of 2 Ikat Espresso Cups with Saucers, beautifully

Category

2010s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Porcelain Espresso Set by Esma Dereboy – Rock Ivory, Award Winning
Handmade Porcelain Espresso Set by Esma Dereboy – Rock Ivory, Award Winning

Handmade Porcelain Espresso Set by Esma Dereboy – Rock Ivory, Award Winning

By Esma Dereboy

Located in Esentepe, TR

Esma Dereboy's meticulously handcrafted espresso cups are designed to add a touch of luxury to your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Handmade Porcelain Espresso Set by Esma Dereboy – Nile Ivory, Award Winning
Handmade Porcelain Espresso Set by Esma Dereboy – Nile Ivory, Award Winning

Handmade Porcelain Espresso Set by Esma Dereboy – Nile Ivory, Award Winning

By Esma Dereboy

Located in Esentepe, TR

Esma Dereboy's meticulously handcrafted espresso cups are designed to add a touch of luxury to your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Mid-century Travel Espresso Set Coffee Maker
Italian Mid-century Travel Espresso Set Coffee Maker

Italian Mid-century Travel Espresso Set Coffee Maker

Located in Weesp, NL

works both on 12 and 220 volts, a detachable espresso cup holder, two stunning green celluloid espresso

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Espresso Set by Frauke V. Jaruntowski for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Post-Modern Espresso Set by Frauke V. Jaruntowski for Rosenthal Studio-Line

Post-Modern Espresso Set by Frauke V. Jaruntowski for Rosenthal Studio-Line

By Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Post-Modern espresso cup and saucer set by Frauke V. Jaruntowski for Rosenthal Studio-Line, circa

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Four Cups with Plates by Carlo Giannini, 1970s
Four Cups with Plates by Carlo Giannini, 1970s

Four Cups with Plates by Carlo Giannini, 1970s

By Carlo Giannini

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 4 espresso cups with plates designed by Carlo Giannini in 1970s. Stainless steel (marked

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Steel

Luxembourg Coffee Cans
Luxembourg Coffee Cans

Luxembourg Coffee Cans

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in New York, NY

espresso cups. Handsome black and white design with place names for the Continental coffee buff. Luxembourg

Category

Mid-20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade Porcelain Mug Set of Two Ocean Colour - Esma Dereboy Red Coral
Handmade Porcelain Mug Set of Two Ocean Colour - Esma Dereboy Red Coral

Handmade Porcelain Mug Set of Two Ocean Colour - Esma Dereboy Red Coral

By Esma Dereboy

Located in Esentepe, TR

"Esma Dereboy's meticulously handcrafted espresso cups are designed to add a touch of luxury to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Arts and Crafts Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi

Located in Weesp, NL

. This set has never been used. It contains the perculator, sugar bowl, milk can and 6 espresso cups and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio
Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in San Diego, CA

4 espresso cups, 4 small plates a sugar, and a creamer, nice condition no chips or cracks, nice and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Pottery

Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain
Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain

Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant set of four Meissen mocha / espresso cups with matching saucers showcases the refined

Category

Mid-20th Century German Baroque Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Espresso Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of espresso cups available for sale. Each of these unique espresso cups was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. Find 215 antique and vintage espresso cups at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 83 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Espresso cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of espresso cups to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco espresso cups are of considerable interest. Rosenthal, Limoges and Richard Ginori each produced beautiful espresso cups that are worth considering.

How Much are Espresso Cups?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $375, while they’re typically $21 on the low end and $248,500 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.

Questions About Espresso Cups
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Espresso cups are called demitasses. The name means "half cup" in French and refers to the small size of the drinkware. Most demitasses hold 2-3 ounces of liquid, making them roughly half the size of mugs used to serve coffee. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of demitasses.