Skip to main content

Rare Spoons

to
11
237
75
180
89
59
57
43
36
32
30
26
25
17
14
9
9
8
8
6
6
6
6
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
17
7
5
4
3
Sort By
Rare Victorian Provincial Silver Caddy Spoon 1847
Rare Victorian Provincial Silver Caddy Spoon 1847

Rare Victorian Provincial Silver Caddy Spoon 1847

By James Barber & William North

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare Victorian Provincial silver Caddy Spoon with fiddle pattern handle and egg shaped bowl, the

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon, Renaissance
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon, Renaissance

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon, Renaissance

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Boar's Head for 800/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Extremely rare model by Puiforcat for

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Set of Zitrin Rio Silver Dmitasse Spoon set
Rare Set of Zitrin Rio Silver Dmitasse Spoon set

Rare Set of Zitrin Rio Silver Dmitasse Spoon set

By Zitrin Rio

Located in Seattle, WA

Tropical themed-sterling silver demitasse spoons. Includes one of each theme: Banana stock, bull

Category

Early 20th Century Brazilian Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Rare Early Norwegian Silver and Parcel Gilt Spoon, circa 1590
Rare Early Norwegian Silver and Parcel Gilt Spoon, circa 1590

Rare Early Norwegian Silver and Parcel Gilt Spoon, circa 1590

Located in GB

A rare early Norwegian silver and parcel gilt spoon, circa 1590; with a' ball knop', and the stem

Category

Antique 16th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Mary Tudor Silver Apostle Spoon the Master London 1555
Rare Mary Tudor Silver Apostle Spoon the Master London 1555

Rare Mary Tudor Silver Apostle Spoon the Master London 1555

Located in London, GB

A rare Mary Tudor silver, silver -gilt, apostle spoon, The Master, maker’s mark IF hallmarked

Category

Antique 16th Century English Tudor Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Russian Imperial era Silver Tea caddy Spoon, early 1800s
Rare Russian Imperial era Silver Tea caddy Spoon, early 1800s

Rare Russian Imperial era Silver Tea caddy Spoon, early 1800s

Located in St. Catharines, ON

spoon featuring a deep shell shaped bowl for generous helpings of loose tea, the interior gilded with

Category

Antique Early 1800s Russian Neoclassical Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Rare Elizabeth I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoon, London, 1589
Rare Elizabeth I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoon, London, 1589

Rare Elizabeth I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoon, London, 1589

Located in London, GB

A rare Elizabeth I sterling silver seal top spoon with facetted stem and fig -shaped bowl. The

Category

Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Rare Commonwealth Silver Strainer Spoon, Fully Hallmarked for London, 1657
Rare Commonwealth Silver Strainer Spoon, Fully Hallmarked for London, 1657

Rare Commonwealth Silver Strainer Spoon, Fully Hallmarked for London, 1657

Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire

Rare Commonwealth Silver Strainer Spoon, fully hallmarked for London 1657; approx.11" in length

Category

Antique 1650s British Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad
Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad

Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad

Located in Austin, TX

Enjoy a serving of sheer whimsy with this unique Art Nouveau bronze spoon warmer designed as a toad

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Rare James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoon Facetted Stem, 1618
Rare James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoon Facetted Stem, 1618

Rare James I Sterling Silver Seal Top Spoon Facetted Stem, 1618

Located in London, GB

An rare James I sterling silver seal top spoon facetted stem, shaped bowl and the finial has a disc

Category

Antique 17th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Bacchanalian Pattern, Rare Set 12 Antique English Sterling Silver Table Spoons
Bacchanalian Pattern, Rare Set 12 Antique English Sterling Silver Table Spoons

Bacchanalian Pattern, Rare Set 12 Antique English Sterling Silver Table Spoons

By George Adams

Located in New York, NY

A Very Rare Set Of 12, Antique English Sterling Silver Table Spoons In The Bacchanalian Pattern

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of Chased Vine Spoon & Fork, Antique English by George Adams
Rare Pair of Chased Vine Spoon & Fork, Antique English by George Adams

Rare Pair of Chased Vine Spoon & Fork, Antique English by George Adams

By George Adams

Located in New York, NY

A rare pair of antique Victorian, sterling silver chased vine spoon and fork made by George Adams

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare French Sterling Silver Mustard Pot, Spoon and Sugar Caster, Original Box
Rare French Sterling Silver Mustard Pot, Spoon and Sugar Caster, Original Box

Rare French Sterling Silver Mustard Pot, Spoon and Sugar Caster, Original Box

By Joseph Crossard 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

-karat). Boar's head for 800/1000 French sterling silver on the mustard spoon. This is a stunning and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

includes a sugar tongs and 12 tea or coffee spoons. No monograms. It is presented in its original box. To

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Veyrat Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Tea Coffee Spoons Set 12 Pc, Dragon
Veyrat Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Tea Coffee Spoons Set 12 Pc, Dragon

Veyrat Rare French Sterling Silver 18k Gold Tea Coffee Spoons Set 12 Pc, Dragon

By Gustave Veyrat 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Exceptional tea/coffee spoons set of 12 pieces with embellishments and bowls where the inside is

Category

Antique 1890s French Japonisme Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Pair of period regency spoon back armchairs
Pair of period regency spoon back armchairs

Pair of period regency spoon back armchairs

Located in Toronto, ON

Rare form of period spoon back armchairs with brass inlay detail and caned seats. Original faux

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Silver Folding Spoon/Fork Travelling Set, circa 1580
Silver Folding Spoon/Fork Travelling Set, circa 1580

Silver Folding Spoon/Fork Travelling Set, circa 1580

Located in GB

A very rare and unusual silver folding spoon/fork travelling set, circa 1580, Liege or Antwerp, the

Category

Antique 16th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons
Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons

Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons

Located in Southhampton, NY

in the rare form of figural spoons. Pre-1900. Displayed on custom metal stands. African Currency

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

George Greenough Spoon Surfboard Mold 1970s Original Authenticated Collectible
George Greenough Spoon Surfboard Mold 1970s Original Authenticated Collectible

George Greenough Spoon Surfboard Mold 1970s Original Authenticated Collectible

By George Greenough

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spoons are rare. We have sold two in twenty years. Even rarer is a George Greenough Spoon Mold. We

Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Antique William 1V Silver Strawberry Leaf Caddy Spoon Taylor & Perry Birmingham
Antique William 1V Silver Strawberry Leaf Caddy Spoon Taylor & Perry Birmingham

Antique William 1V Silver Strawberry Leaf Caddy Spoon Taylor & Perry Birmingham

By Taylor & Perry

Located in London, GB

Antique William 1V Silver Strawberry Leaf Caddy Spoon Taylor & Perry Birmingham A rare shaped

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Soufflot Masterpiece Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Strawberry Spoon Dragon
Soufflot Masterpiece Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Strawberry Spoon Dragon

Soufflot Masterpiece Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Strawberry Spoon Dragon

By Henri Soufflot 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

foliage. The silver-gilt inside the bowl and the pierced handle with naturalistic decoration. A spoon of

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon Rococo
Puiforcat Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon Rococo

Puiforcat Gorgeous French All Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoon Rococo

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

A rare sugar sifter spoon of truly exceptional quality, for the richness of Rococo pattern. Handle

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George I Britannia Silver Spoon Tray London 1714 Thos Farren
Antique George I Britannia Silver Spoon Tray London 1714 Thos Farren

Antique George I Britannia Silver Spoon Tray London 1714 Thos Farren

By Thomas Farren

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A fine and rare early 18th century spoon tray oval in shape and designed with a fluted gallery wall

Category

Antique 1710s British George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George III Silver 'Hand' Caddy Spoon. By Josiah Snatt, London, 1806
George III Silver 'Hand' Caddy Spoon. By Josiah Snatt, London, 1806

George III Silver 'Hand' Caddy Spoon. By Josiah Snatt, London, 1806

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare George III silver Caddy Spoon, made in the form of a right hand, the cuff shaped handle with

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Ernie Masterpiece French Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Strawberry Spoon, Dragon
Ernie Masterpiece French Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Strawberry Spoon, Dragon

Ernie Masterpiece French Sterling Silver 18 Karat Gold Strawberry Spoon, Dragon

By Edouard Ernie, Paris 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

multicolored but especially for the sculpting. It is very rare to find French figural spoons of any sort

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman C.18th Sterling Silver Jockey Cap Tea Caddy Spoon London 1787
Hester Bateman C.18th Sterling Silver Jockey Cap Tea Caddy Spoon London 1787

Hester Bateman C.18th Sterling Silver Jockey Cap Tea Caddy Spoon London 1787

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, GB

A very rare George III sterling silver novelty tea caddy spoon, modelled in the form of a jockey

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Mustard Pot with Spoon Early 20th Century
Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Mustard Pot with Spoon Early 20th Century

Wang Hing Chinese Export Silver Dragon Mustard Pot with Spoon Early 20th Century

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Drottningholm, SE

on the lid. Included is also the small spoon which is rare. The measurements of this beautiful piece

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Labat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Cream or Sauce Ladle
Labat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Cream or Sauce Ladle

Labat French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Cream or Sauce Ladle

By Labat & Pugibet 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

which is itself quite rare. The bowl of the spoon is gilded and engraved with foliage and flowers. The

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Dessert Spoons Set, Box, Renaissance
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Dessert Spoons Set, Box, Renaissance

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Dessert Spoons Set, Box, Renaissance

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

for 800/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. Extremely rare model by Puiforcat. The stems and

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maillard French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set 6 Pc
Maillard French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set 6 Pc

Maillard French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Ice Cream Spoons Set 6 Pc

By Maillard Freres & Vazou 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

. Rare ice cream spoons by Maison Maillard in sterling silver, this fabulous service will grace your

Category

Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons, Iris
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons, Iris

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Pair with Spoons, Iris

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

st titre for 950/1000 on salt cellars and spoons for 950/1000 French sterling silver vermeil

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Sugar Sifter Spoon, Caryatid
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Sugar Sifter Spoon, Caryatid

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Sugar Sifter Spoon, Caryatid

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Head of Minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The quality of the gold used to recover sterling silver is a minimum of 750 mils (18-karat). An exceptiona...

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Piault French Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Mother-of-Pearl Ice Cream Spoons Set
Piault French Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Mother-of-Pearl Ice Cream Spoons Set

Piault French Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, Mother-of-Pearl Ice Cream Spoons Set

By Jules Piault 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

cleaning and polishing. Rare ice cream spoons by Jules Piault with three colors, exceptional in both design

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gold

Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery, Rare Spoon in Sterling Silver, Mid-20th Century
Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery, Rare Spoon in Sterling Silver, Mid-20th Century

Hans Hansen Silver Cutlery, Rare Spoon in Sterling Silver, Mid-20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Hans Hansen silver cutlery. Rare spoon in sterling silver. Danish design, mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Georgian Silver Feather Edge with Shoulders 'Rare' Spoons London 1774
Pair Georgian Silver Feather Edge with Shoulders 'Rare' Spoons London 1774

Pair Georgian Silver Feather Edge with Shoulders 'Rare' Spoons London 1774

By George Smith

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pair Georgian silver Feather edge with shoulders (rare) Spoons. Good clear hallmarks for London

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A very rare Sphinx Caddy Spoon made in Birmingham in 1881

A very rare Sphinx Caddy Spoon made in Birmingham in 1881

Located in London, GB

This rare spoon has a curved shovel shaped bowl and the detailed handle is finely modelled with the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Extremely Rare George III Mother-of-Pearl Caddy Spoons

Extremely Rare George III Mother-of-Pearl Caddy Spoons

Located in London, GB

cover of "Caddy Spoons" by Captain John Norie. A very rare spoon. Length: 2.95 inches, 7.38cm.

Category

Antique 1810s English More Dining and Entertaining

AN extremely rare George III "Spade" Caddy Spoon, by Cocks & Bettridge.
AN extremely rare George III "Spade" Caddy Spoon, by Cocks & Bettridge.

AN extremely rare George III "Spade" Caddy Spoon, by Cocks & Bettridge.

Located in London, GB

This very rare Spoon is beautifully modelled as a Spade with a "T" bar handle. The spade section is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Extremely Rare Anemone Caddy Spoon by Hilliard & Thomason

Extremely Rare Anemone Caddy Spoon by Hilliard & Thomason

Located in London, GB

This very rare spoon is beautifully modelled as an "Anemone" and the silver gilt panelled bowl is

Category

Antique 1850s English More Dining and Entertaining

Very Rare Complete Set of Six George III Celtic Point Dessert Spoons
Very Rare Complete Set of Six George III Celtic Point Dessert Spoons

Very Rare Complete Set of Six George III Celtic Point Dessert Spoons

Located in London, GB

These very rare spoons are modelled in the Celtic Point design and the elegant stems are engraved

Category

Antique 1780s Scottish More Dining and Entertaining

A Linwood "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon made by Matthew Linwood.
A Linwood "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon made by Matthew Linwood.

A Linwood "Strawberry Leaf" Caddy Spoon made by Matthew Linwood.

Located in London, GB

This rare Spoon is modelled as a Strawberry leaf and has finely detailed vein work on a matted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Arts & Crafts oval oak Gate legged table by Architect Charles Spooner
Arts & Crafts oval oak Gate legged table by Architect Charles Spooner

Arts & Crafts oval oak Gate legged table by Architect Charles Spooner

By Charles Spooner

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

. Documented furniture by Charles Spooner is rare with only 10 pieces known existence. The table is hand

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Six William III Trefid Spoons made in London by Joyce Issod in 1697
Set of Six William III Trefid Spoons made in London by Joyce Issod in 1697

Set of Six William III Trefid Spoons made in London by Joyce Issod in 1697

Located in London, GB

These exceptionally rare spoons are modeled in the Trefid style and display a reeded rat tail on

Category

Antique 1690s English William and Mary More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Koppel Cutlery, Dessert Spoon, Five Spoons Available
Rare Georg Jensen Koppel Cutlery, Dessert Spoon, Five Spoons Available

Rare Georg Jensen Koppel Cutlery, Dessert Spoon, Five Spoons Available

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Georg Jensen Koppel cutlery. Dessert spoon in sterling silver and stainless steel. Five spoons

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Rare William III Transitional Pattern Spoon
Rare William III Transitional Pattern Spoon

Rare William III Transitional Pattern Spoon

Located in London, GB

The spoon is modelled in the transitional pattern as the styling is moving from the Trefid to the

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Rare Georg Jensen Caravel Ice Tea Spoon / Cocktail Spoon in Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Caravel Ice Tea Spoon / Cocktail Spoon in Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Caravel Ice Tea Spoon / Cocktail Spoon in Sterling Silver

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rare Georg Jensen Caravel ice tea spoon / cocktail spoon in Sterling silver. The elegant and

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Doctor's Spoon
Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Doctor's Spoon

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Doctor's Spoon

By Georg Jensen

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

This unusual and rare piece by Georg Jensen is known as a folding doctor's spoon. Designed as a

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon
Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon

Located in Nottingham, GB

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon Good condition From a private collection. Free

Category

Antique 18th Century Antiquities

Materials

Horn

Rare Regency Period English Spode Spoon Tray
Rare Regency Period English Spode Spoon Tray

Rare Regency Period English Spode Spoon Tray

By Josiah Spode

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extremely rare early 19th century Spode spoon tray, the white porcelain body highly decorated in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Caddy Spoon, Tiffany & Co, circa 1885

Rare Caddy Spoon, Tiffany & Co, circa 1885

Located in London, GB

The caddy spoon has an unusual heart shaped bowl and the stem in modelled in the Tiffany Kings

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Serving Pieces

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Rare Spoons", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Rare Spoons For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare spoons available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare spoons was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are all kinds of rare spoons available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare spoons to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Art Nouveau rare spoons are of considerable interest. Emile Puiforcat, Tiffany & Co. and George Adams each produced beautiful rare spoons that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Spoons?

Prices for rare spoons start at $75 and top out at $1,285,000 with the average selling for $2,261.

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.