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Cocktail Forks by Cini and Nils
By Cini & Nils
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A group of six (6) sculptural and superbly executed polished steel cocktail forks.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Chrome Cocktail fork Set, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco chrome cocktail fork set originating from France. Features a rack of small cocktail chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Chrome
Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 98 Pieces "Romance of the Sea"
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Spoon / Round Bowl
(10) 6.25" Butter Spreader
(7) 5.5" Cocktail Forks
(2) 5.75" Flaired Cocktail Forks
Category
1950s American Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Bakelite Cocktail Stick and Ladle Barware Set, French, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
1930's. It features a chrome ladle and chrome cocktail forks all with cherry red bakelite accents to
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Chrome
Italian Grand Tour Style Spoons, a Set of 12
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of 11 silver plate spoons and 1 cocktail fork with Italian landmarks and crests in the Grand
Category
1950s Italian Grand Tour Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Silver
Set of Three Walnut & Stainless Steel Barware Tools in Teak Box
Located in San Diego, CA
. The set includes a bottle opener , kife and cocktail fork made of stainless steel with walnut handles
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cotillion by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 48 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6"
Eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/4"
Eight cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
Includes bonus brand new
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Burgundy Flatware Set Service for 12+ '79 P'
By Reed & Barton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Cocktail Fork
Attractive Burgundy Pattern with scalloped, scroll design and leaf and floral details
Category
1950s American Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Serenity by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 74Pc Dinner
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 1/2"
12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/4"
1 cold meat fork, 9"
Includes
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Foxhall by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 56 Pieces
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
/2",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2",
eight cocktail forks, 5 5/8"
Includes bonus
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 58 Pieces Scarce
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 6 1/2"
8 Cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
1 Serving spoon, 8 1/2"
1 Cake server w/stainless blade, 10
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chippendale by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 7/8",
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4".
Includes bonus brand new
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 58 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8"
2 serving spoons, 8 1/2"
Includes bonus brand new storage
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fleetwood by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 62 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 forks, 7"
8 salad forks, 6"
8 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/8"
8 cocktail forks, 5 1
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Patricia by W & S Sorensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pcs
By W. & S. Sorensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
salad forks, 6 3/4",
six teaspoons, 5 3/4",
six hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 3/4",
six cocktail
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 46 Pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks 5 3/4",
one gravy ladle 6",
one serving spoon 8 1/4",
one cold meat fork 7 1/2",
one sugar
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 44 Pieces Modern
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
1 serving spoon, 8 5/8"
1 cold meat fork, 8 5/8
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Smithsonian by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 59 pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 6 3/8"
8 Hollow Handle Butter Spreader, 6 3/4"
8 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4"
8 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/4
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Southern Grandeur by Easterling Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 88 Pcs
By Easterling
Located in Big Bend, WI
/8"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/2"
1
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Georgian Rose by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 54 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9 1/4"
8 forks, 7"
8 salad forks, 6 1/4"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 cream soup spoons, 6"
8 cocktail forks
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 Pieces Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6",
eight place soup spoons, 6 3/4",
eight cocktail forks, 5 3/8",
one serving spoon, 8 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Modernist Pattern Gold Plated Stainless Flatware Set of 92 by Reed and Barton
By Reed & Barton
Located in Van Nuys, CA
stainless steel blade),
12 soup spoons,
12 cocktail forks
12 individual butter spreaders.
Measurements
Category
1950s American Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Gold Plate
Botticelli by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 91 pieces
By Frank Whiting
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 5/8"
2 Serving Spoons, 8 1/2"
1 Cold Meat Fork, 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Dresden Scroll by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 54 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 1/4"
6 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4"
6 Steak Knives, original, 9"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 18 Service Monumental
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 1/4".
18 Flat Handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
18 Cocktail forks, 5 3/4".
18 Demitasse spoons
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Southern Colonial by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 62 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 5 3/4"
8 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/2"
1 serving spoon, 8 1
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Afterglow by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 78 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders, 5 3/4".
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
One gravy ladle, 6 3/8".
Two serving spoons, 8 1/8".
One cold
Category
1950s Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Onslow by Worcester Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 75 Pcs
By Worcester Silver 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
-sterling, pistol grip, 6 1/4"
8 cocktail forks, 5 3/8"
8 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4"
2 serving spoons, 8 3/8
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 51 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cordis by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 pcs Modern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 Large Cream Soup Spoons, 6 7/8"
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6"
12 Cocktail Forks
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Weymouth by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 8 Service 100 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Regular forks, 7"
8 Teaspoons, 5 - 5 3/4", 3 - 5 5/8"
8 Cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 Bouillon soup spoons, 5
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
American Directoire by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 43 Pcs Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
/dessert forks, 7 1/8"
6 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
6 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2"
6 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
1 gravy
Category
1960s Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Bridal Veil by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 12 Service, 79 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 5/8".
One gravy ladle, 6 1/4".
One serving spoon, 8 1/2".
One cold meat fork, 9".
One
Category
1950s American Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 3/4"
12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8"
One gravy ladle, 6 1/4"
One serving spoon, 8 1/2"
One pierced
Category
1950s Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Prince Eugene by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 61 Pcs Dinner Size
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
Eight cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
One gravy ladle, 6 1/2".
One serving spoon, 8 1/2".
One cold meat fork, 8
Category
1950s Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Contour by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 64 Pieces, Modern
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7".
Eight butter spreaders, 6 1/8".
Eight cocktail forks, 6".
One gravy ladle, 6 1/2".
Two
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
George & Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 93 Pcs
By Westmorland
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 1/4"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 5/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7 1/4"
1 Berry
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Trianon by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 138 Pcs Dinner
By Easterling
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cocktail Forks, 5 1/4"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/4"
4 Serving Spoons, 8 1/4"
2 Cold Meat Forks, 8 7/8
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Modern Arvesolv #17 by Hans Hansen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Danish 55 Pcs
By Hans Hansen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/2"
6 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
6 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6"
6 Melon
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Rosemont by Gorham Silverplate Flatware Set Service 114 Pc Huge circa 1930 Roses
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 1/4"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 cocktail forks, 5 3/8"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Tara by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
1 gravy ladle, 6 5/8"
1 serving spoon, 8 1/2"
1 pierced serving spoon, 8 1/2"
1 cold
Category
1950s Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mansion House by Heirloom Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 71 Pcs
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 1/2"
8 flat handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4"
8 cocktail forks, 5 3/8"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
1
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Adam by National Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 102 Pieces Dinner
By National Silver Company 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6"
12 bouillon soup spoons, 5"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6"
12 cocktail forks, 6 1/4"
12
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 114 Pcs Huge
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4",
12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4",
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/8",
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portsmouth by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 144 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/4"
12 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 6 3/4"
12 Ice
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Lucia Mercer for Knoll Custom Sierra Brown Granite Cocktail Table
By Lucia Mercer, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Lucia Mercer for Knoll Custom Sierra Brown Granite Cocktail Table 1982
Sierra Brown Granite is a
Category
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Granite
Portsmouth by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 124 pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Forks, 6 1/8"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
12 Iced
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pieces New
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 5/8"
8 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
1
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Valencia by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Cocktail Forks, 6 1/4"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 3/4"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 3/4"
1 Pierced Serving Spoon, 8 3
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Fontana by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service of 77 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks, 5 1/2",
one gravy ladle, 6 1/4",
one serving spoon, 8 1/2",
one pierced serving spoon, 8
Category
1950s American Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Melody by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 3/8"
12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8"
1 gravy ladle, 6 3/8"
1 serving spoon, 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Serenity by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 1/2",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8",
eight cocktail forks, 5 5/8",
eight iced
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dancing Flowers by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 83 pcs New
Located in Big Bend, WI
:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7"
12 Salad Forks, 6 3/8"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Cocktail
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 115 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 1/4"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
12 iced tea
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
American Victorian by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 115 Pcs
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 1/4".
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/4".
12 iced tea spoons, 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 97 Pieces Scarce
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/2"
12 cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
1 gravy ladle, 7 1/2"
1 serving spoon, 8
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 107 Pieces Huge
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
6 3/8",
12 place soup spoons 6 3/4",
12 cocktail forks 5 5/8",
12 flat handle butter spreaders 5
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Petit Point by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/2"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 3/4"
1
Category
1960s Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Awakening by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 74 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spoons, 6 5/8".
Eight Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 1/2".
Eight Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2".
Eight Iced
Category
1950s Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Spray by Easterling Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 72 Pcs
By Easterling
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 3/8".
Eight hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 7/8".
Eight cocktail forks, 5 1/2".
Eight iced
Category
1950s American Retro Cocktail Forks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
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Retro Cocktail Forks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of retro cocktail forks available for sale. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all retro cocktail forks available were constructed with great care. Retro cocktail forks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern retro cocktail forks are consistently popular styles. Retro cocktail forks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham Manufacturing Company, Towle Silversmiths and International Silver are consistently popular.
How Much are Retro Cocktail Forks?
Prices for retro cocktail forks start at $45 and top out at $31,500 with the average selling for $4,995.
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.
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