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Set of 2 Violet and Orange Dessert Plates
Set of 2 Violet and Orange Dessert Plates

Set of 2 Violet and Orange Dessert Plates

By Vetrofuso

Located in Milan, IT

Violet and orange meet in this exquisite dish and are separated by a band of vivid gold. This elegant and modern design will add a touch of color and sophistication to any dining tab...

Category

2010s Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Large English Blue & White Plate Ironstone
19th Century Large English Blue & White Plate Ironstone

19th Century Large English Blue & White Plate Ironstone

By Ironstone China

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century large English blue & white plate Ironstone China.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern

Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern

Located in Huntington, NY

Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern
Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern

Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern

Located in Huntington, NY

Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern Chip on top left w touch up

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate
Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

Located in Cheshire, GB

Staffordshire 19th century blue and white meat draining plate. Dimensions Height 2.5 inches

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Four c19th English blue & white Naval mess plates
Four c19th English blue & white Naval mess plates

Four c19th English blue & white Naval mess plates

Located in London, GB

‘Young head’ Queen Victoria & Edward VII Pattern with royal crown

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Small Blue & White Small Plates Dragons Sarreguemines
Set of 6 Small Blue & White Small Plates Dragons Sarreguemines

Set of 6 Small Blue & White Small Plates Dragons Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 6 small blue & white small plates dragons signed Sarreguemines. Measure: 6 inches diameter.

Category

Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Two Blue and White 18th Century Dutch delft plates
Two Blue and White 18th Century Dutch delft plates

Two Blue and White 18th Century Dutch delft plates

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Two fine 18th Century Dutch delft plates. 9” diam.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Delft

19th Century Blue & White Elephant Plate Chinoiserie Pagoda Burslem
19th Century Blue & White Elephant Plate Chinoiserie Pagoda Burslem

19th Century Blue & White Elephant Plate Chinoiserie Pagoda Burslem

Located in Austin, TX

English blue & white plate signed Burslem. 1780 pattern Pagoda/elephant. End of 19th century.

Category

Antique 1880s British Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Hand Painted Heart Charger Plate Bowl
Hand Painted Heart Charger Plate Bowl

Hand Painted Heart Charger Plate Bowl

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Beautiful hand painted multi color charger with large heart. Measuring seventeen inches in diameter, it makes for a great center piece or display. Signed J. Myers 94 and photographed...

Category

1990s American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Ruscha, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Ruscha, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Ruscha, 1960s

By Ruscha

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Ruscha, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate
Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate

Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Japanese blue and white imari plate having a quality antique Japanese imari blue

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Large quality antique Japanese blue & white Imari plate
Large quality antique Japanese blue & white Imari plate

Large quality antique Japanese blue & white Imari plate

Located in Ipswich, GB

Large quality antique Japanese blue & white Imari plate having a quality central panel with floral

Category

Early 20th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Bruno Contenotte 1970 Sculpture Abstract Materic Pottery Plate
Bruno Contenotte 1970 Sculpture Abstract Materic Pottery Plate

Bruno Contenotte 1970 Sculpture Abstract Materic Pottery Plate

By Bruno Contenotte

Located in Brescia, IT

Mix-media on pottery plate Excellent condition Bruno Contenotte, aka Bruno Facchini (San

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Round Deep Antique Spode Serving Platter Dish Plate Camilla Transferware
Rare Round Deep Antique Spode Serving Platter Dish Plate Camilla Transferware

Rare Round Deep Antique Spode Serving Platter Dish Plate Camilla Transferware

By Copeland Spode

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

One of the "Camilla" series by Spode, this is a beautiful large round deep serving platter or plate

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Majolica Schramberg Tree Plates Lily of the Valley
Art Deco Majolica Schramberg Tree Plates Lily of the Valley

Art Deco Majolica Schramberg Tree Plates Lily of the Valley

By Schramberg Majolica

Located in Uppsala , SE

3 beautiful plates in bright ultramarine colour Schramberg majolica, Germany, 1920s Lily of the

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, organic shape Blu 24Kt Gold Spheres Handmade, Italy
Contemporary Ceramic Vase, organic shape Blu 24Kt Gold Spheres Handmade, Italy

Contemporary Ceramic Vase, organic shape Blu 24Kt Gold Spheres Handmade, Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

crafted ceramic spheres, each plated in 24-karat gold. The vase’s body, with its velvety texture, appears

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Midcentury Vintage Blue and Yellow Decorative Murano Plate, Italy, 1960s
Midcentury Vintage Blue and Yellow Decorative Murano Plate, Italy, 1960s

Midcentury Vintage Blue and Yellow Decorative Murano Plate, Italy, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960
Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960

Mid Century Vintage Blue and White Decorative Plate Shell Italy 1960

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage

Category

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

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Thoms Keramik, 1960s
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Thoms Keramik, 1960s

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Thoms Keramik, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Wall Plate from Thoms Keramik, 1960s, in Very Good conditions

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Plate Tray Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Plate Tray Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Majolica Plate Tray Flower Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Modernist plate, tray, or shallow bowl features graphic abstract floral decor on green background

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery

Pottery Vase and Plate by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik
Pottery Vase and Plate by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik

Pottery Vase and Plate by Bodo Mans for BAY Keramik

By Bay Keramik, Bodo Mans

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of vase and plate pottery, made by BAY Keramik, 1960s in. Marked West Germany 1016-33

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Inger Persson

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A signed rare abstract Scandinavian Mid- century modern art ceramic plate made by Inger Persson in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Heritage Nightstand - Hand-Painted Tiles - Gold Plated & Brass - Boca do Lobo
Heritage Nightstand - Hand-Painted Tiles - Gold Plated & Brass - Boca do Lobo

Heritage Nightstand - Hand-Painted Tiles - Gold Plated & Brass - Boca do Lobo

Located in Rio Tinto, PT

The Heritage Nightstand is influenced by the Azulejo, a landmark in Portuguese culture. Originating from the Arabic word zellige, this traditional hand painted tile that can be found...

Category

2010s Portuguese Night Stands

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Purple Ceramic Plated Luysa 2.55 Inch Hoop With Scattered Cubic Zirconia
Purple Ceramic Plated Luysa 2.55 Inch Hoop With Scattered Cubic Zirconia

Purple Ceramic Plated Luysa 2.55 Inch Hoop With Scattered Cubic Zirconia

By Syd + Pia NYC

Located in Jackson Heights, NY

High polished 2.55 inch purple ceramic plated brass thread hoop with scattered prong set white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Zircon, Brass, Sterling Silver

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate in Purple and White Handmade
21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate in Purple and White Handmade

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate in Purple and White Handmade

By Germana Scapellato

Located in Milan, IT

Vietri collection, O'Curniciello, ceramic plates, created following a lengthy and complex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic 18 Plates in Purple and White Made in Italy
21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic 18 Plates in Purple and White Made in Italy

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic 18 Plates in Purple and White Made in Italy

By Germana Scapellato

Located in Milan, IT

good lucky, O'Curniciello, typical superstitious symbol par excellence. Ceramic plates, created

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate in Purple and White Made in Italy
21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate in Purple and White Made in Italy

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate in Purple and White Made in Italy

By Germana Scapellato

Located in Milan, IT

Vietri collection, O'Curniciello, ceramic plates, created following a lengthy and complex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Handprinted Blue and White Mediterranean Dinner Plates, Set of Four
Handprinted Blue and White Mediterranean Dinner Plates, Set of Four

Handprinted Blue and White Mediterranean Dinner Plates, Set of Four

Located in London, GB

The ceramic plates are all handmade, hand-painted and high fired stoneware pieces rendering unique

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Early 1800s Quadruped Plate Lion Pattern Cobalt Blue and White
Early 1800s Quadruped Plate Lion Pattern Cobalt Blue and White

Early 1800s Quadruped Plate Lion Pattern Cobalt Blue and White

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

A rare blue and white Quadruped plate produced by brothers John and Ralph hall from 1802-1832

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Romantic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Side Plate in Purple and White Handmade
21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Side Plate in Purple and White Handmade

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Side Plate in Purple and White Handmade

By Germana Scapellato

Located in Milan, IT

Vietri collection, O'Curniciello, ceramic plates, created following a lengthy and complex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Soup Plate in Purple and White Handmade
21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Soup Plate in Purple and White Handmade

21st Century Hand Painted Ceramic Soup Plate in Purple and White Handmade

By Germana Scapellato

Located in Milan, IT

Vietri Collection - O'Curniciello - Ceramic plates, created following a lengthy and complex

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Ceramic Plate by Royal Copenhagen
Danish Modern Ceramic Plate by Royal Copenhagen

Danish Modern Ceramic Plate by Royal Copenhagen

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Portland, OR

Danish modern ceramic plate by Royal Copenhagen. Unique design signed by six artists. Matchless

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Hand Made Vietri Ceramic Side Plate in Purple White Made in Italy
21st Century Hand Made Vietri Ceramic Side Plate in Purple White Made in Italy

21st Century Hand Made Vietri Ceramic Side Plate in Purple White Made in Italy

By Germana Scapellato

Located in Milan, IT

good lucky, O'Curniciello, typical superstitious symbol par excellence. Ceramic plates, created

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century European Ceramic Plate
Mid-Century European Ceramic Plate

Mid-Century European Ceramic Plate

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

European ceramic plate. Decorated with blue flowers and leaves on a white background, characterized

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Porcelain

Materials

Pottery

Two Beautiful Ceramic Plates by Eke Bjerén for Gabriel, Sweden 1964, Signed
Two Beautiful Ceramic Plates by Eke Bjerén for Gabriel, Sweden 1964, Signed

Two Beautiful Ceramic Plates by Eke Bjerén for Gabriel, Sweden 1964, Signed

By Eke Bjerén, Gabriel Keramik

Located in Malmo, SE

Two beautiful ceramic plates by Eke Bjerén for Gabriel Sweden 1964, signed Bjerén. The elegant deep

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Hand Made VietrCeramic Soup Plate in Purple and White Made in Italy
21st Century Hand Made VietrCeramic Soup Plate in Purple and White Made in Italy

21st Century Hand Made VietrCeramic Soup Plate in Purple and White Made in Italy

By Germana Scapellato

Located in Milan, IT

good lucky, O'Curniciello, typical superstitious symbol par excellence. Ceramic plates, created

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Saxbo Cobalt Blue Plate
Saxbo Cobalt Blue Plate

Saxbo Cobalt Blue Plate

Unavailable|$775

Saxbo Cobalt Blue Plate

By Saxbo

Located in Dallas, TX

Saxbo cobalt blue plate

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Mazzotti VMA Rare Ceramic Rosary
Massive Mazzotti VMA Rare Ceramic Rosary

Massive Mazzotti VMA Rare Ceramic Rosary

By Vittoria Mazzotti

Located in Paris, ile de france

, circa 1970. Purple and gold ceramic and gold plated metal fixtures. Full length 200 cm (the cross only

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Japanese Arita "Gokujou Madorikachou 18 Gou" handmade large plate
Japanese Arita "Gokujou Madorikachou 18 Gou" handmade large plate

Japanese Arita "Gokujou Madorikachou 18 Gou" handmade large plate

By Arita

Located in Shibuya City, JP

Using a technique called "dami-e," the artist applies a heavy pigment to a large brush and paints onto the fabric, allowing the pigment to soak into the material as they work.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pilkington's Lustre Plate Decorated with Birds with a Border of Hearts, 1920
Pilkington's Lustre Plate Decorated with Birds with a Border of Hearts, 1920

Pilkington's Lustre Plate Decorated with Birds with a Border of Hearts, 1920

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

5178 Pilkington's Lustre Plate decorated with Birds with a border of Hearts by William Mycock

Category

20th Century Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron
Decorative Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron

Decorative Ceramic Plate by Roger Capron

By Roger Capron

Located in Stratford, CT

One of a kind hand-painted ceramic plate by Roger Capron.

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Purple Hydrangea Plate Onnaing, circa 1900
Majolica Purple Hydrangea Plate Onnaing, circa 1900

Majolica Purple Hydrangea Plate Onnaing, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Purple Hydrangea Plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Majolica Purple Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890
Majolica Purple Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890

Majolica Purple Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890

By Clairefontaine

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica purple flowers plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

German Majolica Purple Iris Plate, circa 1900
German Majolica Purple Iris Plate, circa 1900

German Majolica Purple Iris Plate, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

German Majolica Purple Iris Plate signed St F G, circa 1900. 6.5 diameter.

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Purple Flowers Plate Clairefontaine
19th Century Majolica Purple Flowers Plate Clairefontaine

19th Century Majolica Purple Flowers Plate Clairefontaine

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica pink flowers plate signed Clairefontaine.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Purple Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890
French Majolica Purple Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890

French Majolica Purple Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica purple daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Reticulated Purple Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890
Majolica Reticulated Purple Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

Majolica Reticulated Purple Flowers Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica reticulated purple flowers plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s German Country Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Purple Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1900
French Majolica Purple Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1900

French Majolica Purple Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1900

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Purple Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Faience Blue & White Plate Gien
French Faience Blue & White Plate Gien

French Faience Blue & White Plate Gien

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

19th century French blue & white Plate signed Gien.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Roses Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
Majolica Roses Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890

Majolica Roses Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica roses plate wasmuel, circa 1890. 8.3 inches diameter.

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Roses Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
Majolica Roses Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890

Majolica Roses Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica roses plate wasmuel, circa 1890. 8.3 inches diameter.

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

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Purple Ceramic Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic purple ceramic plate available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and faience, every purple ceramic plate was constructed with great care. Find 37 options for an antique or vintage purple ceramic plate now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a purple ceramic plate — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right purple ceramic plate, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one purple ceramic plate that is appealing in its simplicity, but Germana Scapellato, Bertrando Di Renzo and Bay Keramik produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Purple Ceramic Plate?

Prices for a purple ceramic plate start at $31 and top out at $34,270 with the average selling for $322.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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 Purple Ceramic Plate
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    Acrylic paint is best on ceramic paints because, as long as it's coated with a protective glaze, will last forever. It's also dishwasher-safe.