$2,660 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set service 24 Pieces Slender and graceful
Sterling Silver
$4,486 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/4
Sterling Silver
$5,309 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/4" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks
Sterling Silver
$15,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 145 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge and impressive prelude by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 145 pieces. This set
Sterling Silver
$4,324 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by international sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: eight knives
Sterling Silver
$3,757 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 30 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 30 pieces. This set includes: Six knives
Sterling Silver
$18,645 / set
H 14 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 142-Pc Huge
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge service for 18 in the pattern Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 142
Sterling Silver
$5,266 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by international sterling silver flatware set 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1
Sterling Silver
$7,927 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. Heirloom quality "Prelude" by International Sterling Silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set
Sterling Silver
$11,400 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pcs Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size prelude by International Sterling silver flatware set, 82 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
$5,931 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. PRELUDE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set, 45 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives
Sterling Silver
$11,863 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive Prelude by International sterling silver Flatware set - 76 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
$14,250 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 114 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set, 114 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives
Sterling Silver
$7,650 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude Gold by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Vermeil 48 Pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude Gold by International sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set is vermeil
Sterling Silver
$19,181 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Northern Lights International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
: Monumental Dinner and Luncheon Size glossy finish Northern Lights by International sterling silver post-war
Sterling Silver
$6,985 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Northern Lights International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 43 Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size matte finish Northern lights by International sterling silver post-war Scandinavian
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 45 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by international sterling silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: eight knives
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 80 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. PRELUDE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set, 80 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 80 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 80 pieces. This set includes: Eight
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
meal. Prelude by international sterling silver 24 peices of flatware set. This set includes: Six
Sterling Silver
Prelude Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Patented in 1939 by International
Located in Surfside, FL
PRELUDE sterling silver flatware set, patented in 1939 by International. 5 place setting for 12
Sterling Silver
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
$1,250 / set
H 6 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Service 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
By Selb Porcelain, Heinrich & Co. 1
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Selb Bavaria Heinrich & Co Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates
Porcelain
$87,737 / set
H 20.08 in Dm 12.6 in
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
Malachite, Ormolu
$15,511 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed in the French Renaissance style this ornate pattern has nature inspired motifs including the popular acanthus leaf. Stunning Richelieu by International sterling silver flat...
Sterling Silver
Spode Blue Italian 81 Piece Dinner Set
By Spode
Located in Montreal, Quebec
81 pieces crafted using fine earthenware porcelain make up this classic collection by Spode. The Blue Italian design depicts a scene in the Italian countryside with natural elements ...
Earthenware, Porcelain
$950 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg
By Noritake
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 Noritake porcelain dinner plates. With transfer painted polychrome flowers to the center & rim, green Rococo style decoration, and raised gold highlights. (Labeled...
Porcelain
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$6,895 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Angelique by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service, 55 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Angelique by International sterling silver flatware set, 55 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/4". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 5/8". Eight teaspoons...
Sterling Silver
$5,975 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Trousseau by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Trousseau by International Sterling silver flatware set - 45 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, ...
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 English Porcelain Dinner Plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900
By Royal Doulton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain dinner plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1900.
Porcelain
Antique Painted and Gilt Royal Vienna Porcelain Plate
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique painted and gilt royal Vienna porcelain plate Austrian, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 2.5cm, diameter 24cm Of circular form, this fine cabinet plate is crafted fr...
Porcelain
$1,800
H 9 in W 11.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique KPM Royal Berlin Porcelain Hand-Painted Tureen with Cornucopia & Cherub
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique KPM porcelain tureen with flower encrusted handles, Deutsche Blumen floral sprays, and a figural cherub and cornucopia finial. The base bears a blue underglaze fac...
Porcelain
Gio Ponti Diamond Flatware, Service for Twelve
By Reed & Barton, Gio Ponti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful and complete service for twelve in the Diamond pattern by Gio Ponti. The line was designed in 1958 in collaboration with Italian architect and industrial designer, Gio Po...
Sterling Silver
$3,200 / set
H 1 in Dm 9 in
12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Raised Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the storied Gilded Age firm of Minton, England we have 12 elegant cobalt blue with raised gilding plates that were custom ordered through the retailer Davis, Collamore and Compa...
Gold, Enamel
$185,000 / set
H 12 in W 12 in D 10 in
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...
Silver, Vermeil
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.