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Georg Jensen Prism Set of 8 Ice Tea Spoons
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 8 Georg Jensen Prism Stainless Steel Ice Tea Spoons. Hard to find! Nice Addition to your
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Stainless Steel
12 Modern Sterling '.800 Silver' & Multicolored Quartz Ice Tea Spoons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 modern sterling (.800 Silver) & multicolored quartz ice tea spoons. Each one fitted with a 1/2
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Gio Ponti Italian Stainless Diamond Flatware Set Three Long Ice Tea Spoons 1958
By Gio Ponti, Reed & Barton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gio Ponti Italian stainless diamond flatware set of three long ice tea spoons, 1958.
Measures: 7 1
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 0.5 in W 1.13 in D 7.5 in
12 Japanese Sterling Ice Tea Spoons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a complete set of twelve ice tea / mint julep spoons. Each set of six come in the
Category
1950s Japanese Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
“Vienna Modern” Flatware Design by Helmut Adler for Amboss Austria 59pc Set
By Amboss Austria
Located in San Francisco, CA
4 ice tea spoons
8 soup spoons, 7 1/2 inches long
13 teaspoons, 5 7/8inches long
4 ice tea
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 0.13 in W 8.38 in D 0.88 in
Full Set of Nickel Bronze Mid Century Modern Flatware 153pcs, Boxed
Located in Port Jervis, NY
dinner forks, 12 large spoons, 12 fish forks, 12 fish knives, 12 ice tea spoons, 12 tea spoons, 12salad
Category
1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Nickel, Bronze
Complete Bronze Dinner Service in Box with 78 Pieces in the Manner of Scanline
Located in London, GB
spoons, six ice tea spoons, six teaspoons and various serving spoons and forks, 78 parts in total
Category
1970s Scandinavian Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
H 14.97 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Alencon Lace by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 42 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 5/8"
1 Serving Spoon
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Esplanade by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
".
12 hollow handle butter spreader, 5 7/8".
12 iced tea spoons, 8".
Includes bonus brand new storage
Category
1950s American Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marianne by National Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Six Set of 38 Pieces
By National Silver Company 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
3/4".
Six forks, 7".
Six teaspoons, 6".
Six place soup spoons, 7 1/8".
Six iced tea spoons.
Six
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elsinore by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 49 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
iced tea spoons, 7 5/8",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 6",
one serving spoon, 8 5/8"
Includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Afterglow by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Lunch 60 Pcs
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
eight cream soup spoons, 7 1/2",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4",
eight iced tea spoons, 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contessina by Towle Sterling Silver Floral Flatware Set of Service 45 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, 9 1/8"
Eight forks, 7 1/2"
Eight salad forks, 6 5/8"
Eight teaspoons, 6"
Eight iced tea spoons, 8
Category
1960s Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Mignonette by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service of 44 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6".
Eight iced tea spoons, 7 3/8".
One serving spoon, 8 1/4".
One pierced serving spoon, 8 1/4
Category
1960s American Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Tranquility by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 60 Pcs
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/2",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 6",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 3/8
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spring Bud by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 6".
12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8".
12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/8".
12 iced tea spoons
Category
1950s American Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 55 Pieces New
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 7"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4"
1 serving spoon, 8 1/2"
1 pierced serving
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Serenity by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 60 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
butter spreaders, 5 7/8",
eight cream soup spoons, 6 1/2",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 1/2",
one gravy
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chapel Bells by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
spreaders 5 3/4",
12 iced tea spoons 7 1/8",
12 gumbo soup spoons 6 7/8",
one gravy ladle 6",
one serving
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Foxhall by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 105 Pieces No Mono
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
flat handle butter spreaders, 5 5/8"
12 cocktail/oyster forks, 5 1/2"
12 iced tea spoons, 7"
1 gravy
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 88 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
2 serving spoons, ovoid, 8 1/2"
1 cold meat fork, 3-tine, 8 1/2"
1 sugar spoon
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marlborough by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 47 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
teaspoons, 5 3/4".
Eight iced tea spoons, 7 3/4".
One cold meat fork, 8".
One sugar spoon, 6 1/8".
One flat
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Silver Thread by Hingelberg Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 98 Pcs
By Frantz Hingelberg
Located in Big Bend, WI
handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4",
12 cocktail/oyster forks, 6",
eight iced tea spoons, 7 7/8"
Includes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 89 Pcs New
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 3/4"
12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/4"
1 serving
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
King Richard by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 62 Pcs Dinner Size
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
eight iced tea spoons, 8 1/8",
one serving spoon, 8 1/2",
one pierced serving spoon, 8 1/2",
one cold
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Southern Colonial by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 94 Pc
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
spoons, 6 3/8"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4"
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
1 gravy ladle, 6 1/2"
3
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Silver Plate
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4",
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2",
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Iced Tea Spoons
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
iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
One serving spoon, 8 1/8"
One sugar spoon, 6"
One flat handle master butter, 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Portsmouth by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 124 pieces
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tea Spoons, 8 1/4"
12 Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5 1/4"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 1/4"
12 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Iced Tea Spoons
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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Courtship by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
6 3/8",
12 iced tea spoons 7 1/4",
One gravy ladle 6 1/2",
one serving spoon 8 1/2",
One pierced
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Princess Elizabeth by National Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 62 Pieces
By National Silver Company 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 1/8",
eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4",
eight iced tea spoons, 7",
one
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner 66 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6".
12 iced tea spoons, 7 3/4".
One gravy ladle, 6 5/8".
One serving spoon, 8 3/8". One pierced
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 93 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 3/8"
12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6 1/4"
12 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2
Category
1950s American Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Amaryllis by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 60 Pieces
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
/4"
6 Place soup spoons, 6 7/8"
6 Flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8"
6 Iced tea spoons, 7 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
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 Iced Tea Spoons
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 Iced Tea Spoons
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 Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner 60 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 1/4".
Eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4".
Eight iced tea spoons, 7 1/2".
One
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 105 Pieces Dinner
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Iced Tea Spoons, 7 3/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/2"
1 Cold Meat Fork, 7 3/4"
1 Sugar
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 81 Pieces Acorn
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
"
8 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8"
8 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 5/8"
8 cocktail forks, 5 3/4"
8 iced
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Processional by Fine Arts International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
By Fine Arts Intl., International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
cream soup spoons, 6 1/2",
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2",
12 iced tea spoons, 7 3/8",
one gravy ladle, 6
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 69 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
",
12 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2",
one gravy ladle, 6 3/8",
one serving spoon, 8 1/2",
one pierced
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Eight Set 54 Pieces Script Mark
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
hollow handle butter spreaders 6 1/8",
eight iced tea spoons 7 5/8",
one gravy ladle 6 3/4",
one cold
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Ecstasy by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 142 pc Dinner Size
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/8"
12 Steak Knives w/stone ground stainless blades, 8 3/4"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/4"
2
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
6 5/8",
12 iced tea spoons 8",
One gravy ladle 6 3/4",
one serving spoon, 8 1/2",
One pierced
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 71 Pieces
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
forks, 7"
8 salad forks, 6 3/8"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 cream soup spoons, 5 7/8"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 5/8"
1
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 Pcs M Monogram
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
soup spoons, 6 1/4"
8 place soup spoons, 7"
8 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
8 iced tea spoons, 7 1/2"
2
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 93 pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 3/8",
12 Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2",
12 Ice Tea Spoons, 7 5/8",
2 Serving Spoons, 8 1/4",
1
Category
1960s Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grenada Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs Dinner
By Old Newbury Crafters
Located in Big Bend, WI
knives, solid handles, stainless blades, 9" (rare)
8 iced tea spoons, 8 1/2" (rare)
2 serving spoons, 8 7
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Five piece Arne Jacobsen Stelton stainless steel modernist tea service
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Ferndale, MI
everything for home service , from cocktail shakers to ice buckets serving trays coffee pots tea pots and not
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Iced Tea Spoons
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Retro Iced Tea Spoons For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of retro iced tea spoons is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all retro iced tea spoons available were constructed with great care. Retro iced tea spoons have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Retro iced tea spoons bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many retro iced tea spoons are appealing in their simplicity, but Gorham Manufacturing Company, Towle Silversmiths and International Silver produced popular retro iced tea spoons that are worth a look.
How Much are Retro Iced Tea Spoons?
Prices for retro iced tea spoons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, retro iced tea spoons begin at $110 and can go as high as $59,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,995.
Finding the Right tableware for You
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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