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Carl Aubock II Rare Salt and Pepper Shakers, Walnut & Horn, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock II Rare Salt and Pepper Shakers, Walnut & Horn, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock II Rare Salt and Pepper Shakers, Walnut & Horn, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A wonderful and rare pair of Midcentury modern minimalism salt and pepper shakers from the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Waterford Rare Crystal Footed Salt & Pepper Shakers Glengarriff
Waterford Rare Crystal Footed Salt & Pepper Shakers Glengarriff

Waterford Rare Crystal Footed Salt & Pepper Shakers Glengarriff

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Waterford Crystal salt and pepper shakers were made in Republic of Ireland of cut crystal

Category

Late 20th Century Irish Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Salt and Pepper Shakers, Modern, Russel Wright for Chase, 1935
Salt and Pepper Shakers, Modern, Russel Wright for Chase, 1935

Salt and Pepper Shakers, Modern, Russel Wright for Chase, 1935

By Russel Wright, Chase Brass and Copper Company

Located in New York, NY

A rare and chic set of American chrome plate brass sphere salt and pepper shakers, Modern/Modern

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Sterling Silver Tiffany Salt & Pepper Shakers
Sterling Silver Tiffany Salt & Pepper Shakers

Sterling Silver Tiffany Salt & Pepper Shakers

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern salt and pepper shaker set by Tiffany & Co. exemplifies

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

RARE 1951 Twin Surfer Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker Set by Herman's
RARE 1951 Twin Surfer Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker Set by Herman's

RARE 1951 Twin Surfer Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker Set by Herman's

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare 1951 ceramic Hawaiian male surfer salt & pepper shaker set made by Herman's. The set features

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Paul Evans Salt and Pepper Shakers in Pewter 1955c.
Paul Evans Salt and Pepper Shakers in Pewter 1955c.

Paul Evans Salt and Pepper Shakers in Pewter 1955c.

By Raymor, Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Salt and Pepper Shakers in Pewter 1955c. Rare set by Raymor. Impressed distributor's

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Danmark
1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Danmark

1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Danmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Rare 1940s Just Andersen Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker Denmark stamped Danmark 2.5 h x 1.5

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Salt Cellar and Pepper Shaker Sets

Located in New York, NY

total. 6 salt cellars, and 6 matching pepper shakers. Colors include blue, dark green, red, black , and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Copper

Danish Modern Rare Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers in Rosewood & Brass
Danish Modern Rare Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers in Rosewood & Brass

Danish Modern Rare Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers in Rosewood & Brass

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant and rare set of shakers in rosewood & Beechwoods hand-turned , with solid brass

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Anthony Gordon Elson Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in Braintree, GB

A highly distinctive and collectible pair of silver salt and pepper shakers, designed by acclaimed

Category

Vintage 1980s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Japanese Salt Pepper Shakers Shaped as Rickshaws
Sterling Silver Japanese Salt Pepper Shakers Shaped as Rickshaws

Sterling Silver Japanese Salt Pepper Shakers Shaped as Rickshaws

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and charming pair of antique Japanese novelty salt and pepper shakers crafted in sterling

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whimsical Emilia Castillo Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, 1980s
Whimsical Emilia Castillo Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, 1980s

Whimsical Emilia Castillo Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, 1980s

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and playful pair of salt and pepper shakers by renowned Mexican designer Emilia Castillo

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Pair Horn Form Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Theodore Olsens
Pair Horn Form Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Theodore Olsens

Pair Horn Form Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Theodore Olsens

Located in New York, NY

blend historical significance with functional artistry. These rare and exotic salt and pepper shakers

Category

Vintage 1930s Norwegian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed by Russel Wright for Chase Art Deco
Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed by Russel Wright for Chase Art Deco

Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers Designed by Russel Wright for Chase Art Deco

By Chase and Co., Russel Wright

Located in San Diego, CA

Fantastic pair of polished chome art Deco shakers designed by Russel Wright for Chase with screwoff

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Gucci Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers in Silver Tone, Italy 1970s
Vintage Gucci Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers in Silver Tone, Italy 1970s

Vintage Gucci Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers in Silver Tone, Italy 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Hamburg, DE

Gucci, mid-century decor, or unique kitchen accessories, these salt and pepper shakers are a rare find

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal

Figgjo Flint * pepper & salt shaker * Market * Turi Design * Norway * 60s
Figgjo Flint * pepper & salt shaker * Market * Turi Design * Norway * 60s

Figgjo Flint * pepper & salt shaker * Market * Turi Design * Norway * 60s

By Figgjo Flint

Located in Den Haag, NL

Figgjo Flint * pepper & salt shaker * Market * Turi Design * Norway * 60s * good condition . Very

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Sterling Salt and Pepper Set
Sterling Salt and Pepper Set

Sterling Salt and Pepper Set

By Mueck-Carey Co. 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We are so pleased to offer these exceptional sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by the

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Hans Hansen for Cohr
Art Deco Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Hans Hansen for Cohr

Art Deco Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers by Hans Hansen for Cohr

By Hans Hansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare travel set consisting of salt and pepper shakers in sterling silver. Designed prior to 1920

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Gucci Silver Figural Quail Salt & Pepper Shakers, Italy, 1970s
Pair of Gucci Silver Figural Quail Salt & Pepper Shakers, Italy, 1970s

Pair of Gucci Silver Figural Quail Salt & Pepper Shakers, Italy, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Northport, MI

Silver Figural Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers, Italy, 1970s A charming pair of figural salt and pepper

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Asparagus Ceramic Plates, Tureen and Salt Pepper Shakers, Spain 1960s
Set of 6 Asparagus Ceramic Plates, Tureen and Salt Pepper Shakers, Spain 1960s

Set of 6 Asparagus Ceramic Plates, Tureen and Salt Pepper Shakers, Spain 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

set of 6 asparagus plates, a server with lid and a salt and pepper shakers set. The asparagus tureen

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Pair of Georg Jensen Silver "Skyscraper" Salt & Pepper Shakers by Jorgen Jensen
Pair of Georg Jensen Silver "Skyscraper" Salt & Pepper Shakers by Jorgen Jensen

Pair of Georg Jensen Silver "Skyscraper" Salt & Pepper Shakers by Jorgen Jensen

By Georg Jensen, Jorgen Jensen

Located in Downingtown, PA

Art Deco Icons: Pair of Georg Jensen Silver "Skyscraper" Salt & Pepper Shakers by Jorgen Jensen

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of  Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers
Pair of  Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers

Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' and Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers  Austria, 1929 A

Category

20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, made in Denmark, and in Mid

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Salt Shaker, Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Swann Moving Wings & Spoon
Silver Salt Shaker, Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Swann Moving Wings & Spoon

Silver Salt Shaker, Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Swann Moving Wings & Spoon

Located in Wembley, GB

Glass Liner & Spoon – Ornate Decorative Tableware Antique valuable silver salt or pepper shaker or

Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver Leaf

TIFFANY & CO. 1909 John C. Moore Salt-Pepper Shakers In .925 Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. 1909 John C. Moore Salt-Pepper Shakers In .925 Sterling Silver

TIFFANY & CO. 1909 John C. Moore Salt-Pepper Shakers In .925 Sterling Silver

By John C. Moore, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Salt & pepper shakers set designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful pair of antique salt and

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

TIFFANY & CO. 1902 John C. Moore Pair Of Salt-Pepper Shakers In .925 Sterling
TIFFANY & CO. 1902 John C. Moore Pair Of Salt-Pepper Shakers In .925 Sterling

TIFFANY & CO. 1902 John C. Moore Pair Of Salt-Pepper Shakers In .925 Sterling

By Tiffany & Co., John C. Moore

Located in Miami, FL

Salt & pepper shakers set designed by Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful pair of antique

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen
Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen

Art Deco Salt and Pepper set by Just Andersen

By Just Andersen

Located in PRAHA 7, CZ

, including the tray, salt and pepper shakers and a sugar/condiments bowl with a lid. All made of pewter, the

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Collectible Salt & Pepper Shakers
Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Collectible Salt & Pepper Shakers

Art Deco 1939 New York Worlds Fair Collectible Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique and rare Art Deco salt & peppershakers from the 1939 New York Worlds fair great deign

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Emilia Castillo “Sol y Luna” Silver & Porcelain Salt and Pepper Set
Emilia Castillo “Sol y Luna” Silver & Porcelain Salt and Pepper Set

Emilia Castillo “Sol y Luna” Silver & Porcelain Salt and Pepper Set

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and highly collectible set of porcelain and pure silver salt and pepper shakers designed and

Category

1990s Mexican Modern Porcelain

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pure Silver & Porcelain Cat Salt and Pepper Set by Emilia Castillo
Pure Silver & Porcelain Cat Salt and Pepper Set by Emilia Castillo

Pure Silver & Porcelain Cat Salt and Pepper Set by Emilia Castillo

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A whimsical and beautifully crafted pair of porcelain and pure silver salt and pepper shakers

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Porcelain

Materials

Silver

20th Century Scottish Salt & Pepper Shotgun Cartridges, Edinburgh, c.1914
20th Century Scottish Salt & Pepper Shotgun Cartridges, Edinburgh, c.1914

20th Century Scottish Salt & Pepper Shotgun Cartridges, Edinburgh, c.1914

By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique ealty 20th Century Scottish very rare pair of novelty solid silver & brass table salt

Category

20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique 19th Century Victorian Salt & Pepper Shotgun Cartridges, London c.1883
Antique 19th Century Victorian Salt & Pepper Shotgun Cartridges, London c.1883

Antique 19th Century Victorian Salt & Pepper Shotgun Cartridges, London c.1883

By Walter Thornhill & Co 1, Thomas Johnson II

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian very rare pair of novelty solid silver-gilt table salt & pepper

Category

Antique 19th Century British Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pair Edwardian Sterling Terrier Salt & Pepper London, Jonathan Howell, 1906/1913
Pair Edwardian Sterling Terrier Salt & Pepper London, Jonathan Howell, 1906/1913

Pair Edwardian Sterling Terrier Salt & Pepper London, Jonathan Howell, 1906/1913

By Jonathan Howell 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. In practice, such figures were most often used as pepper pots, since salt was usually served from

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A silver set for salt, pepper and mustard etc. Made 1932 by the Adie Brothers
A silver set for salt, pepper and mustard etc. Made 1932 by the Adie Brothers

A silver set for salt, pepper and mustard etc. Made 1932 by the Adie Brothers

By Adie Brothers

Located in Stockholm, SE

collector’s treasure. The set comprises two elegant salt and pepper shakers, a lidded mustard pot with a

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Dansk Teak "SPHERE" Pepper Mill Peppermill Quistgaard JHQ IHQ Denmark
Dansk Teak "SPHERE" Pepper Mill Peppermill Quistgaard JHQ IHQ Denmark

Dansk Teak "SPHERE" Pepper Mill Peppermill Quistgaard JHQ IHQ Denmark

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Buffalo, NY

Collectible and highly sought-after Jens Harald Quistgaard Dansk teak pepper miil / salt shaker

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Rare Dansk Beehive Flamestone 7pc. Cooking Serving Fondue Set / Jens Quistgaard
Rare Dansk Beehive Flamestone 7pc. Cooking Serving Fondue Set / Jens Quistgaard

Rare Dansk Beehive Flamestone 7pc. Cooking Serving Fondue Set / Jens Quistgaard

By Dansk

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A seven piece set of two salt and pepper shakers , two bowls , lid and a two piece base . Because

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

geometric shape features a chromed metal square stick shape with individual salt and pepper shaker inserts

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century Dutch Silver and Cobalt Blue Glass Condiment Set
19th Century Dutch Silver and Cobalt Blue Glass Condiment Set

19th Century Dutch Silver and Cobalt Blue Glass Condiment Set

Located in Lisboa, PT

Includes: Mustard pot with lid and spoon notch, pepper shaker, and two open salt cellars Diam. 5 cm Alt

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chick Condiment Set
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chick Condiment Set

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chick Condiment Set

By Robert Hennell IV

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

pepper pot and a salt. The mustard pot has been modelled in the form of a cast silver chick, bearing

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1970s
Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1970s

Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1970s

By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell

Located in Hägersten, SE

series. But it was with the salt, pepper and sugar shakers Shakers that he got his big break. The cone

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cruet Sets (1883)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cruet Sets (1883)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cruet Sets (1883)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

of two pepper shakers, two salts and two mustard pots, all displayed on their original stands. Each

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920
Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920

Mason's Regency Ironstone, 23-Piece Dinner Service, Circa 1920

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Worcester Park, GB

5 Soup Bowls 2 Terrines 1 Large Platter 1 Gravy Boat With Plate 1 Salt Shaker 1 Pepper Shaker

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Ironstone, Ceramic

19th Century English Silver Set
19th Century English Silver Set

19th Century English Silver Set

$1,708Sale Price|25% Off

19th Century English Silver Set

Located in Opole, PL

Deakin. This is a 7-piece set that includes salt and pepper shakers, one lockable vessel, and four

Category

Antique 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Table Lamp Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Glass
Table Lamp Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Glass

Table Lamp Cubosfera by Alessandro Mendini for Fidenza Vetraria, Glass

By Fidenza Vetraria, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Milano, IT

Alessi, ranging from corckscrews to salt and pepper shakers. Many of the pieces he created are now true

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Carl Auböck II. Rare Salt and Pepper Shaker in Bamboo Cup, Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck II. Rare Salt and Pepper Shaker in Bamboo Cup, Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck II. Rare Salt and Pepper Shaker in Bamboo Cup, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Auböck II. Rare Salt and Pepper Shaker in Bamboo Cup, Austria, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Horn, Bamboo

Rare Vintage Mexican Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Rare Vintage Mexican Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Rare Vintage Mexican Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

By Antoñio Pineda

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of rare vintage Mexican cubist style sterling silver salt and pepper shakers -- executed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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Rare Salt And Pepper Shakers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of rare salt and pepper shakers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct rare salt and pepper shakers — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. Rare salt and pepper shakers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Mid-Century Modern and Modern rare salt and pepper shakers are consistently popular styles. Many rare salt and pepper shakers are appealing in their simplicity, but Antoñio Pineda, Carl Auböck and Charles Sheeler produced popular rare salt and pepper shakers that are worth a look.

How Much are Rare Salt And Pepper Shakers?

Rare salt and pepper shakers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $650, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $2,400.

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.

Questions About Rare Salt And Pepper Shakers
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the United States, salt shakers have fewer holes than a pepper shaker. In many European countries, however, pepper shakers have more holes than salt shakers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The most common way to check salt and pepper shakers to see if they are vintage is to look on the bottoms to find a manufacturer’s mark. Most vintage shakers were crafted in the USA or Japan. The best way to verify the age of your shakers is to have a professional examine them. Shop a collection of expertly vetted vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, remove the stoppers and empty the vessels completely. Then, wash the shakers by hand using warm water, mild dish soap and a soft cloth. Rinse with warm water, and then dry with a soft towel. Remove tarnishing with a low-abrasive cleaning product designed specifically for silver. Find a selection of antique and vintage salt and pepper shakers on 1stDibs.