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Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, 189 Pieces
Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, 189 Pieces

Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service, 189 Pieces

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Comprising an incredible 162 pieces, this impressive Meissen porcelain dinner service is an exceptional example of the firm's prized dinnerware.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Four Sets of Coffee Cups and Saucers, Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Plain
Four Sets of Coffee Cups and Saucers, Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Plain

Four Sets of Coffee Cups and Saucers, Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Plain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain coffee cups and saucers in hand-painted porcelain. Restaurant porcelain service. Model number 1/2011.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Coffee Cups and Saucers
Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Coffee Cups and Saucers

Four Sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Coffee Cups and Saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Four sets of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain coffee cups and saucers in hand-painted porcelain. Restaurant porcelain service. Model number 1/2011.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Red and White Gien Porcelain Peacock Dinnerware, 32 Pieces
19th Century French Red and White Gien Porcelain Peacock Dinnerware, 32 Pieces

19th Century French Red and White Gien Porcelain Peacock Dinnerware, 32 Pieces

By Gien

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a dining table or shelving with this antique porcelain service set of 32 pieces. Crafted in France circa 1880 by Gien, each plate and dish features a large peacock, and is s...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

KPM Faux Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Porcelain Déjeuner Service
KPM Faux Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Porcelain Déjeuner Service

KPM Faux Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Porcelain Déjeuner Service

By KPM Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

The service is featured in Refinement & Elegance: Early 19th-Century Royal Porcelain from the Twinight Collection, New York, pages 190-195, number 27.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Partial Dinner Service Haviland Limoges Hand Painted "View of France"
Partial Dinner Service Haviland Limoges Hand Painted "View of France"

Partial Dinner Service Haviland Limoges Hand Painted "View of France"

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Paris, FR

This unique and astonishing porcelain service was created and designed by Lucia Loché circa 1890 is composed of 40 pieces, end of the 19th century The decorations are hand-painted in...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Partial Porcelain Dinner Service, of 50 Pieces, 19th Century
Meissen Partial Porcelain Dinner Service, of 50 Pieces, 19th Century

Meissen Partial Porcelain Dinner Service, of 50 Pieces, 19th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Paris, FR

This Meissen hand painted exquisite service with fruits and flower seedlings is composed of 50 pieces. Typical 18th century style, delicate colors, exceptional work realized by Meiss...

Category

Antique 1890s German Louis XIV Porcelain

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rare Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Hausmaler Eight Person Tea and Coffee Service
Rare Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Hausmaler Eight Person Tea and Coffee Service

Rare Meissen Dot Period Porcelain Hausmaler Eight Person Tea and Coffee Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Heading :A Meissen Dot Period Porcelain 'Hausmaler' Tea Service. Date : 1763-1774 Period : Frederick Augustus 1 Elector of Saxony.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

143 Piece Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhag
143 Piece Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhag

143 Piece Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhag

Located in New Orleans, LA

Synonymous with royalty since its inception, the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory's resplendent Flora Danica porcelain service has remained the crowning achievement of the Euro...

Category

20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

An Unusual Davenport English Porcelain Dessert Service with Geraniums.
An Unusual Davenport English Porcelain Dessert Service with Geraniums.

An Unusual Davenport English Porcelain Dessert Service with Geraniums.

By Davenport Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

The service is beautifully decorated with a small bouquet of geraniums in the centre and scattered on the rim. The rim with a band of orange dots on a gilt shaped ground. This sp...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Porcelain

Porcelain Tea Service, 1900
Porcelain Tea Service, 1900

Porcelain Tea Service, 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Porcelain tea service, 1900 Porcelain tea service with battle decoration signed and marked, in the Napoleon Bonaparte style, 1900 Measures: H: 20 cm, W: 48 cm, D: 27.5 cm.     

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Porcelain Dessert Service
Worcester Porcelain Dessert Service

Worcester Porcelain Dessert Service

By Royal Worcester

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional porcelain dessert service was crafted by the Flight, Barr and Barr Royal Worcester porcelain manufactory.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges hand painted porcelain dog set, Escalier de Cristal, XIXe
Limoges hand painted porcelain dog set, Escalier de Cristal, XIXe

Limoges hand painted porcelain dog set, Escalier de Cristal, XIXe

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in Paris, FR

The finesse of the details, the quality of the porcelain, and the choice of colors make this service a true work of art, perfect for refined dinners or as a valuable addition to a fi...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Dessert Service in Limoges Porcelain
Dessert Service in Limoges Porcelain

Dessert Service in Limoges Porcelain

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Dessert service in limoges porcelain hand painted with roses and garlands.

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coalport China Rose Bordered Dinner Service for Twelve
Coalport China Rose Bordered Dinner Service for Twelve

Coalport China Rose Bordered Dinner Service for Twelve

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Astoria, NY

Coalport China gilt edged pink rose bordered dinner service for 12, circa 1960s, and comprising: eighteen (18) dinner plates, twelve (12) salad dessert plates, twelve (12) soup dishe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Porcelain "Africa" Part Dinner Service
Hermes Porcelain "Africa" Part Dinner Service

Hermes Porcelain "Africa" Part Dinner Service

Located in Astoria, NY

Hermes porcelain part dinner service, each piece with iron red overglaze marks, in the "Africa" pattern, and comprising: fourteen (14) dinner plates, eleven (11) luncheon plates, eig...

Category

20th Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Service in Porcelain De Sèvre
Coffee Service in Porcelain De Sèvre

Coffee Service in Porcelain De Sèvre

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Coffee service in porcelain De Sèvre Very beautiful service tocoffee in porcelain of sevres including a coffee pot, a milk pot, 5 saucers, 5 cups, and a tray.

Category

20th Century European Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

English Porcelain Assembled Service, 23 Pieces
English Porcelain Assembled Service, 23 Pieces

English Porcelain Assembled Service, 23 Pieces

Located in Astoria, NY

English Porcelain Assembled Service, each with gilt trim, and comprising: six (6) teacups and five (5) saucers, labeled "Fine Bone China/ Shelby / England" to underside, luncheon pla...

Category

20th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vienna Porcelain Coffee Service, Circa 1900
Vienna Porcelain Coffee Service, Circa 1900

Vienna Porcelain Coffee Service, Circa 1900

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Viennese porcelain coffee service, Napoleon III style, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Sèvres Porcelain Tea Service, 19th Century
Sèvres Porcelain Tea Service, 19th Century

Sèvres Porcelain Tea Service, 19th Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Tête-à-tête, Sèvres porcelain tea service, 19th century, Napoleon III period, Royal Blue decoration.

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service - 12 People
Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service - 12 People

Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service - 12 People

By Limoges

Located in BARSAC, FR

Fine Limoges porcelain coffee service from DESCOTTE, REBOISSON & BARRANGER, with a floral frieze decor in the Art Nouveau spirit.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Spode "Kent" Pattern Porcelain Dinner Service
Spode "Kent" Pattern Porcelain Dinner Service

Spode "Kent" Pattern Porcelain Dinner Service

By Copeland Spode

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This Spode pattern was first introduced in 1808. It features oak leaf, acorn and vintage motifs in shades of grey, with gold trim.

Category

Mid-20th Century English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Ridgway Porcelain Light Blue Dessert Service
Ridgway Porcelain Light Blue Dessert Service

Ridgway Porcelain Light Blue Dessert Service

Located in Katonah, NY

A ridgway dessert service with a light blue ground decorated with white and gilt holly leaves and pale orange berries. The service includes 19 pieces: A dozen round dishes, three...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Hand Painted Botanical Dessert Service with Hand Painted Birds
19th Century Hand Painted Botanical Dessert Service with Hand Painted Birds

19th Century Hand Painted Botanical Dessert Service with Hand Painted Birds

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A wonderful combination of decorative elements is featured on this lovely dessert service. A rich cobalt ground border is framed within a molded leaf border enriched with parcel gilt...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service Fine China Service 1916 Extensive 105 Pieces
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service Fine China Service 1916 Extensive 105 Pieces

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service Fine China Service 1916 Extensive 105 Pieces

By Limoges

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning, antique Limoges fine porcelain china set with serve for twelve as well as serving pieces. Please see attached pictures to get an idea of detail. All Limoges hallmarks are ...

Category

Vintage 1910s French Chippendale Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Tea Service 19th Century, Empire Style
Porcelain Tea Service 19th Century, Empire Style

Porcelain Tea Service 19th Century, Empire Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A Sèvres porcelain tea service with Napoleon decorations, Empire style, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A Beautiful Blue-ground Dessert Service
A Beautiful Blue-ground Dessert Service

A Beautiful Blue-ground Dessert Service

By Ridgway Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

The dessert service with a moulded raised design of clusters of grapes decorated on the border with gilt flower heads within gilt bands. The well decorated with blue stone blocks wi...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

HERMES, “Ribbons” Porcelain dinner service 51 p
HERMES, “Ribbons” Porcelain dinner service 51 p

HERMES, “Ribbons” Porcelain dinner service 51 p

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMES Paris: Porcelain dinner service, Dancing Ribbons pattern, including: - 8 large plates with yellow ribbons.27.5 cm - 8 large plates with pink ribbons. 27.5 cm - 4 dessert ...

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service, 153 Pieces
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service, 153 Pieces

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service, 153 Pieces

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in New Orleans, LA

One of the most important sets that has come to market, this service for 12 is exceptionally special. Crafted by the revered Royal Copenhagen porcelain Manufactory, this 153-piece co...

Category

20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Napoleon III Coffee Service In Paris Porcelain
Napoleon III Coffee Service In Paris Porcelain

Napoleon III Coffee Service In Paris Porcelain

Located in BARSAC, FR

Paris porcelain coffee service with fine hand-painted polychrome and gilded decoration, consisting of: 6 cups and saucers 1 jug 1 milk jug 1 sugar bowl Paris porcelain from the seco...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

16 pc. Early 19th C. English Apple Green Hand Painted Dessert Service
16 pc. Early 19th C. English Apple Green Hand Painted Dessert Service

16 pc. Early 19th C. English Apple Green Hand Painted Dessert Service

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This a very early 19th c. hand painted dessert service with shaped rims and apple green ground borders all highlighted in gold. The painting is rather primitive and simple which is i...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

Early 20th Century Limoges Porcelain Tea Service.
Early 20th Century Limoges Porcelain Tea Service.

Early 20th Century Limoges Porcelain Tea Service.

By Limoges

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Early 20th century Limoges porcelain tea service. Early 20th century Limoges porcelain tea service.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Flora Danica 119-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service
Flora Danica 119-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service

Flora Danica 119-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in New Orleans, LA

This remarkable 119-piece Flora Danica dinner service was crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory.

Category

20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Empire Porcelain Coffee Service with Mythological Scenes
Empire Porcelain Coffee Service with Mythological Scenes

Empire Porcelain Coffee Service with Mythological Scenes

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century Paris porcelain coffee service. Each of the six exquisite pieces features delicately hand painted cartouches depicting mythological scenes with Cupid and allegorie...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service

Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service

Located in New Orleans, LA

This remarkable 139-piece Flora Danica dinner service was crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory.

Category

Late 20th Century Porcelain

French Antique Gilded Porcelain Fine Dining Service
French Antique Gilded Porcelain Fine Dining Service

French Antique Gilded Porcelain Fine Dining Service

By Marc Schoelcher

Located in London, GB

Comprising a pair of campana shaped vases, six high footed tazze, a pair of low footed tazze and twenty-four plates, each piece painted with studies after Old Master paintings includ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Porcelain Lidded Tureen
Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Porcelain Lidded Tureen

Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Porcelain Lidded Tureen

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen service no. 607. Porcelain lidded tureen. Gold border with foliage.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite 19th Century Lyonnaise Porcelain Coffee Service 1880s -1X43
Exquisite 19th Century Lyonnaise Porcelain Coffee Service 1880s -1X43

Exquisite 19th Century Lyonnaise Porcelain Coffee Service 1880s -1X43

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Indulge in the luxurious charm of a bygone era with this stunning Lyonnaise porcelain coffee service, a true testament to the elegance of 19th-century French craftsmanship.

Category

Antique 1880s Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Ten Porcelain Lunch Plates
Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Ten Porcelain Lunch Plates

Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Ten Porcelain Lunch Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen service no. 607. Ten porcelain lunch plates. Gold border with foliage.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English 20 Piece Porcelain Dessert Service 19th Century
Antique English 20 Piece Porcelain Dessert Service 19th Century

Antique English 20 Piece Porcelain Dessert Service 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous antique English porcelain dessert service, 19th century in date.

Category

Antique 1850s English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Gien Porcelain Table Service, 1900s
Early 20th Century French Gien Porcelain Table Service, 1900s

Early 20th Century French Gien Porcelain Table Service, 1900s

By Gien

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful service in Gien porcelain dating from the beginning of the 20th century composed of 50 pieces: - 2 ramekins - 1 tureen - 1 long dish - 2 large round dishes - 2 la...

Category

Early 20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Christofle Porcelain Partial Service for Six in Torsada Pattern
Christofle Porcelain Partial Service for Six in Torsada Pattern

Christofle Porcelain Partial Service for Six in Torsada Pattern

By Christofle

Located in Astoria, NY

Never used partial service of Christofle porcelain servewear in the blue and green Torsada pattern.

Category

1990s Taiwanese Neoclassical Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

13 Pc. Vienna Imperial Aesthetic Movement Gilt Polychrome Enamel Dessert Service
13 Pc. Vienna Imperial Aesthetic Movement Gilt Polychrome Enamel Dessert Service

13 Pc. Vienna Imperial Aesthetic Movement Gilt Polychrome Enamel Dessert Service

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This exceptional 13 piece service exhibits all of the artistic elements of the Aesthetic Movement. Both the fan shaped borders and sizes are unusual and the decoration is both exotic...

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

20th century French Louis XVI style Porcelain Coffee Service
20th century French Louis XVI style Porcelain Coffee Service

20th century French Louis XVI style Porcelain Coffee Service

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful Louis XVI style coffee service dating from the 1930s in porcelain in very good condition consisting of: - A coffe jug - Two milk jugs - A sugar bowl - 16 coffee cups ...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Dishes, Tea, Coffee Service, Porcelain, France, 20th Century
Limoges Dishes, Tea, Coffee Service, Porcelain, France, 20th Century

Limoges Dishes, Tea, Coffee Service, Porcelain, France, 20th Century

By Limoges

Located in Milano, IT

Dish, tea and coffee service made with white porcelain with policrome plants patter decoration and pure gold.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Six Porcelain Lunch Plates, 1960s
Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Six Porcelain Lunch Plates, 1960s

Royal Copenhagen Service No. 607, Six Porcelain Lunch Plates, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen service no. 607. Six porcelain lunch plates. Gold border with foliage.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service from Royal Copenhagen
Antique Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service from Royal Copenhagen

Antique Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service from Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in London, GB

This exquisitely detailed antique porcelain dinner service comprises 26 pieces, all of which feature a different fish and beaded gilt rims.

Category

20th Century Danish Porcelain

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Gucci Greek Mythological Porcelain Tea/Coffee Service
Italian Gucci Greek Mythological Porcelain Tea/Coffee Service

Italian Gucci Greek Mythological Porcelain Tea/Coffee Service

Located in North Miami, FL

Beautiful, symbolic and perfect is this gold rimmed italian Gucci porcelain service set from italy, circa 1970's... it is rare... and luscious colors against the greek mythological ...

Category

20th Century Italian Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Christian Dior - Dinner Service Torsadior Porcelain - 41 Pieces - 12 People
Christian Dior - Dinner Service Torsadior Porcelain - 41 Pieces - 12 People

Christian Dior - Dinner Service Torsadior Porcelain - 41 Pieces - 12 People

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Dinner Service "Torsadior" for 12 people made in porcelain by Christian Dior in 1990.

Category

1990s French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly", Complete Coffee Service in Porcelain
Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly", Complete Coffee Service in Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly", Complete Coffee Service in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly". Complete coffee service in hand painted porcelain for eight people with coffee pot, cream jug and dishes.

Category

20th Century Danish Porcelain

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.