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, the smooth clean lines of this refined pattern are distinguished with deeply carved...
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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.
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Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Raised borders along the fluted stem enhance the sophisticated simplicity and understated elegance of the timeless design, which was first introduced in 1939. Prelude by Internationa...
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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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
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 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
A longtime favorite, it's perfectly at home on any style table setting, and adds cordial refinement to any meal. Heirloom quality "Prelude" by International Sterling Silver flatwar...
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
A longtime favorite, it's perfectly at home on any style table setting, and adds cordial refinement to any meal. PRELUDE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set, 45 pieces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Sterling Silver
Northern Lights International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Monumental Dinner and Luncheon Size glossy finish Northern Lights by International sterling silver post-war Scandinavian-modern design flatware set, 121 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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-modern design flatware set, 43 pieces.
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Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
A longtime favorite, it's perfectly at home on any style table setting, and adds cordial refinement to any meal. Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 45 pieces.
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.
Sterling Silver
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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
A longtime favorite, it's perfectly at home on any style table setting, and adds cordial refinement to any meal. PRELUDE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set, 80 pieces.
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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
A longtime favorite, it's perfectly at home on any style table setting and adds cordial refinement to any meal. Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set of 80 pieces.
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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.
Sterling Silver
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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
A longtime favourite, it's perfectly at home on any style table setting, and adds cordial refinement to any meal. Prelude by international sterling silver 24 peices of flatware set.
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
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$5,827 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Queen's Lace by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 51 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely QUEENS LACE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set - 51 Pieces. This set includes: 12 KNIVES, 9 1/8" 12 FORKS, 7 1/4" 12 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 12 TEASPOONS, 6" 1 SERVING...
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Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$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
$9,500 / set
H 18 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bougainville by Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pcs in Box
By Puiforcat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Bougainville by Puiforcat France sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size forks, 8 3/8" 12 teaspoons, 5 1/2" 12 large dinner spoons, ...
Sterling Silver
$16,500 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge William & Mary by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 140 Pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2". 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8". 12 knives, 8 7/8". 12 forks, ...
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1810 International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 72 Pc
By International Silver
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An expansive 72 piece heavy set of faithfully reproduced coin silver pattern from the original Colonial die owned by International Silver. The American sterling silver flatware produ...
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
$7,641 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 65 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This stately pattern is a combination of form and symmetry, influenced by the clean, balanced lines of Scandinavian artistry. Bold openwork is enhanced by slender lines of fluted col...
Sterling Silver
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
Reed & Barton Rococo Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18, France
By Reed & Barton
Located in Queens, NY
French "Francis 1st pattern" 1920s sterling silver flatware dinner service set for 18 with a rococo floral design in a mahogany case. 250 pieces. (REED & BARTON)
Sterling Silver, Brass
$45,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Thread Edge by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 191 Pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England. Today, the silver is still made in the traditional wa...
Sterling Silver
$54,331 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Persian by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set of Service 92 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co., Edward C. Moore
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Persian by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set of 92 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner knives, 9 1/4" 12 Dinner forks, 8" 12 Luncheon/dessert forks, 7 1/8" ...
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
$9,500 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Pointed Antique Engraved Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful pointed antique engraved by Dominick & Haff huge dinner & luncheon sterling silver flatware set - 119 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2". 12 dinner s...
Sterling Silver
$16,799 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Orchid by International Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service Set 120 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Orchid by International sterling silver flatware set - 120 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2". 12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4". 12 knives, 8 3/4". 12 forks, 7 1/8...
Sterling Silver
$9,744 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mademoiselle by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Since 1898, International Silver has been taking great pride in crafting high quality sterling silver flatware. Classic and incredibly versatile, this timeless design will complement...
Sterling Silver
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.