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French 19th Century Haviland Limoges Dinner and Dessert Service, Option B1
French 19th Century Haviland Limoges Dinner and Dessert Service, Option B1

French 19th Century Haviland Limoges Dinner and Dessert Service, Option B1

By Limoges

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. The service has been in the same family since 1860-1865, when it was acquired on a tour abroad. Susan

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Service of Minton Turquoise and Gold Monogrammed Plates with Side Plates
Service of Minton Turquoise and Gold Monogrammed Plates with Side Plates

Service of Minton Turquoise and Gold Monogrammed Plates with Side Plates

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

This is a set of 12 monogrammed 22-karat gold encrusted and raised-paste gold turquoise porcelain

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Minton Gilded Cobalt Service
19th Century Minton Gilded Cobalt Service

19th Century Minton Gilded Cobalt Service

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

This 19th century Minton, stoke-on-trent, England, cobalt dinner service is both extraordinary and

Category

Antique 1890s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 19th Century Haviland Limoges, Dinner and Dessert Service Option B
French 19th Century Haviland Limoges, Dinner and Dessert Service Option B

French 19th Century Haviland Limoges, Dinner and Dessert Service Option B

By Limoges

Located in Brooklyn, NY

). Condition: soup tureen cover cracked, one or two plates with hairlines or chips. The service has been in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Limoges Chastagner Table Service, circa 1950
French Limoges Chastagner Table Service, circa 1950

French Limoges Chastagner Table Service, circa 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

A very elegant 83 pieces French Limoges table service completed with its coffee service in top

Category

Mid-20th Century French Porcelain

Assembled Service of Spode-Copeland for Tiffany Plates, signed A.Ball
Assembled Service of Spode-Copeland for Tiffany Plates, signed A.Ball

Assembled Service of Spode-Copeland for Tiffany Plates, signed A.Ball

By Copeland Spode

Located in New York, NY

This set of Spode-Copeland plates features reproductions of antique styles from the turn of the century. The set contains 12 each of dinner, salad, dessert, bread and soup for 60 pie...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Dinner Service for 14 by Ambrosius Lamm of Dresden, circa 1900
Fine Dinner Service for 14 by Ambrosius Lamm of Dresden, circa 1900

Fine Dinner Service for 14 by Ambrosius Lamm of Dresden, circa 1900

Located in Redding, CA

A very fine dinner service, by Ambrosius Lamm of Dresden the fantastic color palette nicely

Category

Vintage 1920s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Armorial Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ludlow Service, Bristol, circa 1777
Armorial Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ludlow Service, Bristol, circa 1777

Armorial Tea Cup and Saucer from the Ludlow Service, Bristol, circa 1777

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A Rococo cup and saucer, elaborately decorated with the arms of Ludlow, for Daniel Ludlow of Campden.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Haviland Limoges Dinner and Dessert Service, Option A1
French 19th Century Haviland Limoges Dinner and Dessert Service, Option A1

French 19th Century Haviland Limoges Dinner and Dessert Service, Option A1

By Limoges

Located in Brooklyn, NY

15 dinner plates, 9 inches diameter, with floral painting. 12 dessert plates, 8 1/4 inches diameter, with floral painting. Eight soup plates, - 9 3/4 inches diameter, with floral p...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Champion’s Bristol Jug Decorated with Green Swags, circa 1775
Champion’s Bristol Jug Decorated with Green Swags, circa 1775

Champion’s Bristol Jug Decorated with Green Swags, circa 1775

By Bristol Porcelain, Richard Champion 1

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Australian collection, Melbourne. ref. Godden’s ‘British Porcelain’ p81 for a service in this pattern

Category

Antique 1770s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Service of 11 Minton Lilac Hand Painted Floral Plates with Accompanying Plates
Service of 11 Minton Lilac Hand Painted Floral Plates with Accompanying Plates

Service of 11 Minton Lilac Hand Painted Floral Plates with Accompanying Plates

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

These Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, England 22-karat gold encrusted service or dinner plates feature six

Category

Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Limoges Robert Haviland Table Service, circa 1924
French Limoges Robert Haviland Table Service, circa 1924

French Limoges Robert Haviland Table Service, circa 1924

By Robert Haviland

Located in Madrid, ES

A very elegant 97 pieces French Limoges table service completed with its fish service hand-painted

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris - Coffeeservice
Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris - Coffeeservice

Beautiful Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris - Coffeeservice

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

Beautiful antique Old Paris porcelain (Porcelaine de Paris) coffee service. Handpainted with

Category

Antique 1860s French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814
Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814

Spode Creamware Dessert Service, Avocado Green, Chinoiserie, Regency, 1814

By Spode

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful Spode creamware dessert service made in 1814, which was the Regency era. The

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Creamware

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial tea cup and saucer, Qianlong, circa 1765
Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial tea cup and saucer, Qianlong, circa 1765

Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial tea cup and saucer, Qianlong, circa 1765

Located in St. Catharines, ON

porcelain teapot from the same service see 340M. Literature: Arms identified in Chinese Armorial Porcelain

Category

Antique 1760s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Limoges Bac Et Perigault Table Service
19th Century French Limoges Bac Et Perigault Table Service

19th Century French Limoges Bac Et Perigault Table Service

Located in Madrid, ES

A very elegant 83 pieces French Limoges table service completed with gilt edge in fine gold and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Floral Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Floral Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Floral Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Located in Warsaw, PL

Hand painting porcelain breakfast service of the famous German label from Bavaria with the same

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Floral Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Floral Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Floral Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Located in Warsaw, PL

Hand painting porcelain breakfast service of the famous German label from Bavaria with the same

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Green Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Green Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Green Porcelain Breakfast Set, Bavaria, Germany, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Located in Warsaw, PL

Hand painting porcelain breakfast service of the famous German label from Bavaria with the same

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Service for 8 of Antique Minton for Tiffany Medallion Plates
Service for 8 of Antique Minton for Tiffany Medallion Plates

Service for 8 of Antique Minton for Tiffany Medallion Plates

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

Here is a rare and gorgeous 22-karat gold on ivory-ground complete service for 8 from Minton, stoke

Category

Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Service for 12 of Minton for Tiffany Ivory Gilded Plates
Service for 12 of Minton for Tiffany Ivory Gilded Plates

Service for 12 of Minton for Tiffany Ivory Gilded Plates

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

Here is a rare gilded service for 12 from Minton, stoke-on trent, England. This ornate and

Category

Vintage 1950s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jean Luce French Art Deco Coffee or Tea Service for Six
Jean Luce French Art Deco Coffee or Tea Service for Six

Jean Luce French Art Deco Coffee or Tea Service for Six

By Jean Luce

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This French art deco fourteen piece porcelain coffee service for six was designed by modernist Jean

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain

Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink and Gray Porcelain Coffee, Tea & Dessert Cups & Plates
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink and Gray Porcelain Coffee, Tea & Dessert Cups & Plates

Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink and Gray Porcelain Coffee, Tea & Dessert Cups & Plates

By Metasco

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a 37-piece signed Metasco Mid-Century Modern Japanese multicolored glazed porcelain

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

13 Minton Pate-sur-Pate Service Plates, Artist Signed W. Key
13 Minton Pate-sur-Pate Service Plates, Artist Signed W. Key

13 Minton Pate-sur-Pate Service Plates, Artist Signed W. Key

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

Fantastic set of 13 vintage, Minton, Stoke-on-Trent, England pate-sur-pate service or dinner plates

Category

Vintage 1950s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822
Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822

Spode Dessert Service, Ship Pattern no. 3133 on Stone China, 1813-1822

By Spode

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning and rare Spode dessert service made between 1813 and 1822, consisting of a

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Stoneware

Spode Imperial China Dessert Service, Frog Pattern in Mauve, Regency circa 1828
Spode Imperial China Dessert Service, Frog Pattern in Mauve, Regency circa 1828

Spode Imperial China Dessert Service, Frog Pattern in Mauve, Regency circa 1828

By Spode

Located in London, GB

earthenware is whiter than previous versions and it rings like porcelain.  The service is decorated in a

Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Ironstone

Complete Service for 12 of Minton for Tiffany Neoclassical Style Gilded Plates
Complete Service for 12 of Minton for Tiffany Neoclassical Style Gilded Plates

Complete Service for 12 of Minton for Tiffany Neoclassical Style Gilded Plates

By Minton

Located in New York, NY

Here is a rare 22-karat gold on ivory ground complete service for 12 from Minton, Stoke-on Trent

Category

Vintage 1940s English Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces
Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces

Demitasse Coffee Service, Nymphenburg Porcelain 36 Pieces

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Hudson, NY

Nymphenburg Porcelain textile pattern floral ribbon demitasse coffee set with 15 coffee cups with

Category

Vintage 1950s German Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport England Cobalt Blue & Gilt Porcelain Dessert Service for 12
Coalport England Cobalt Blue & Gilt Porcelain Dessert Service for 12

Coalport England Cobalt Blue & Gilt Porcelain Dessert Service for 12

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Pasadena, CA

Coalport England hand painted porcelain dessert service for 12, circa 1895. Cobalt blue ground

Category

Antique 1890s North American Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Berlin/KPM Porcelain Dinner Service, King Wilhelm II Grape Motif
Berlin/KPM Porcelain Dinner Service, King Wilhelm II Grape Motif

Berlin/KPM Porcelain Dinner Service, King Wilhelm II Grape Motif

By KPM Porcelain

Located in New Haven, CT

There are 26 pieces in this assembled Berlin dinner service for Germany's last King of Prussia

Category

Antique 1890s German Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Magnificent and Rare KPM Berlin Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, circa 1900
Magnificent and Rare KPM Berlin Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, circa 1900

Magnificent and Rare KPM Berlin Porcelain Tea Coffee Service, circa 1900

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This is really superb quality! Konnigliche Porzellan Manufactur. Probably made for high German military before WWI. Made in Neuosier or Rocaille with hand painted fine gold decor...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Tea and Coffee Service for Six by K.P.M
19th Century Porcelain Tea and Coffee Service for Six by K.P.M

19th Century Porcelain Tea and Coffee Service for Six by K.P.M

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Pasadena, CA

A fine mid-19th century porcelain tea and coffee service by Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur more

Category

Antique 1850s European Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Kings Pattern Large Dinner Service
Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Kings Pattern Large Dinner Service

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Kings Pattern Large Dinner Service

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Royal crown derby hybrid porcelain/earthenware Kings pattern large dinner service for 24 people in

Category

Antique 1880s English Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century
20th Century

20th Century

Unavailable|$675 / set

20th Century

Located in Houston, TX

(lot of 14) French Limoges porcelain fish service, Porcelaine de Sologne, all bearing maker's mark

Category

Mid-20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans
Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans

Derby Porcelain King's Pattern Tea Service with Coffee Cans

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A Derby Porcelain tea service with coffee cans decorated in King's pattern. I have not included the

Category

Antique 1810s English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Dessert Service
Coalport Dessert Service

Coalport Dessert Service

Unavailable|$8,922 / set

Coalport Dessert Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A rare Coalport Porcelain eight-piece dessert service, comprising a set of six dessert plates, an

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport Georgian Handpainted Dessert Service
Coalport Georgian Handpainted Dessert Service

Coalport Georgian Handpainted Dessert Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A stunning Georgian Coalport dessert service all hand painted with beautiful summer trailing

Category

Antique 1840s English Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Partial Porcelain Dinner Service
Partial Porcelain Dinner Service

Partial Porcelain Dinner Service

Unavailable|$400 / set

Partial Porcelain Dinner Service

Located in Alexandria, VA

This beautiful old porcelain is a 19th century copy of an 18th century French porcelain design

Category

Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Coalport Hand Painted Salmon Dessert Service
Coalport Hand Painted Salmon Dessert Service

Coalport Hand Painted Salmon Dessert Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A lovely dessert service all hand painted with beautiful summer fruits and trailing flowers at its

Category

Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Dessert Service
19th Century English Dessert Service

19th Century English Dessert Service

Unavailable|$2,127 / item

19th Century English Dessert Service

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A very ornate burgundy red and gilt dessert service with lidded compotiers and serving plates, each

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

Candlesticks Antique Gilded Bronze, France, 1830
Candlesticks Antique Gilded Bronze, France, 1830

Candlesticks Antique Gilded Bronze, France, 1830

Located in EL Waalre, NL

well with many (porcelain) services on the diningtable. France, around 1830. Height: 29 cm The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Davenport, England Hand-Painted Dessert Service
19th Century Davenport, England Hand-Painted Dessert Service

19th Century Davenport, England Hand-Painted Dessert Service

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful hand-painted dessert service from the prestigious Davenport firm of Longport

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Lenox Porcelain Dinner Service for 12
Lenox Porcelain Dinner Service for 12

Lenox Porcelain Dinner Service for 12

By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company

Located in Pasadena, CA

36-piece Lenox porcelain dinner service for 12, pattern B10, circa 1910. Gilt laurel leaf swags

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Service Plates Matte Grey Porcelain
Contemporary Service Plates Matte Grey Porcelain

Contemporary Service Plates Matte Grey Porcelain

Located in Zapopan, Jalisco

Each service plate is handcrafted by Mexican artisans. Slight variations in shape and size are to

Category

2010s Mexican Minimalist Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

English Botanical Coalport Cobalt Blue Dessert Service by Stephen Lawrence
English Botanical Coalport Cobalt Blue Dessert Service by Stephen Lawrence

English Botanical Coalport Cobalt Blue Dessert Service by Stephen Lawrence

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A coalport dessert service by Stephen Lawrence, circa 1840, the moulded rims picked out in yellow

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Porcelain Coffee Service
19th Century French Porcelain Coffee Service

19th Century French Porcelain Coffee Service

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century French hand-painted floral Old Paris porcelain coffee service, circa 1830. Teapot

Category

Antique 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Paint, Porcelain

Staffordshire Parian Bisque Porcelain Fruit Service
Staffordshire Parian Bisque Porcelain Fruit Service

Staffordshire Parian Bisque Porcelain Fruit Service

By Copeland & Garrett Spode

Located in Woodbury, CT

Six piece fruit and berry service in 'Wedgwood' blue and white Parian ware. Of bisque porcelain

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Pottery

Materials

Porcelain

English Minton Reticulated Royal Arms Botanical Turquoise Dessert Service
English Minton Reticulated Royal Arms Botanical Turquoise Dessert Service

English Minton Reticulated Royal Arms Botanical Turquoise Dessert Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Minton reticulated exceptional botanical turquoise dessert service for 8 with comport. Reticulated

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British British Colonial Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

1936 Coca-Cola Porcelain Fountain Service Sign
1936 Coca-Cola Porcelain Fountain Service Sign

1936 Coca-Cola Porcelain Fountain Service Sign

By Coca Cola Bottling Co.

Located in Orange, CA

Thank you for visiting us today, This item is a 1936 Coca Cola large porcelain "Fountain Service

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Porcelain

English Cobalt Blue Fruits Coalport Dessert Service Painted By Frederick Howard
English Cobalt Blue Fruits Coalport Dessert Service Painted By Frederick Howard

English Cobalt Blue Fruits Coalport Dessert Service Painted By Frederick Howard

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Coalport dessert service painted by Fred Howard each with a still life of different fruits and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

English Royal Red Floral Coalport Dessert Service, circa 1840 With Ice Pails
English Royal Red Floral Coalport Dessert Service, circa 1840 With Ice Pails

English Royal Red Floral Coalport Dessert Service, circa 1840 With Ice Pails

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in London, GB

A Coalport porcelain dessert service, circa 1840s, each piece well painted with flower groups

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Silver and Porcelain Fish Service
Silver and Porcelain Fish Service

Silver and Porcelain Fish Service

Unavailable|$1,750 / set

Silver and Porcelain Fish Service

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Antique fish service in the original cases.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Pair of Russian Imperial Plates from the Raphael Service
Pair of Russian Imperial Plates from the Raphael Service

Pair of Russian Imperial Plates from the Raphael Service

By Imperial Porcelain Factory

Located in Shakespeare, ON

Pair of Russian Imperial Plates from the Raphael Service during the period of Alexander III. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Packard Approved Service Double-Sided Porcelain Sign
1930s Packard Approved Service Double-Sided Porcelain Sign

1930s Packard Approved Service Double-Sided Porcelain Sign

By Walker & Co.

Located in Orange, CA

Original Packard double-sided porcelain dealership sign. Car companies utilized signs in a variety

Category

Vintage 1930s American Signs

Materials

Porcelain

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Porcelain Service For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal porcelain service for your home. A porcelain service — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. There are 809 variations of the antique or vintage porcelain service you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a porcelain service — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A porcelain service, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made porcelain service has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton, Coalport Porcelain and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Porcelain Service?

A porcelain service can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,620, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $435,000.

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.