$8,554 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Variation black by Rosenthal sterling silver and porcelain handle dinner flatware set - 50 pieces
Sterling Silver
Vintage German Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Twelve Persons Circa 1970
By Rosenthal
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
for twelve persons made by Rosenthal; an addition to our antique flatware sets. The pieces of this
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Flatware, Extensive 91 Piece Set
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Austria, circa
Stainless Steel
$3,275 / set
H 10.5 in W 25.63 in D 15.5 in
Romance, Bijorn Windblad Rosenthal Silverplate Flatware for 12 with Case 79 Pcs
By Rosenthal, Bijorn Winblad
Located in St. Louis, MO
Romance by Bijorn Windblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie Mid-Century Modern silver plate flatware for
Steel
$10,800 / set
H 1 in W 9 in D 2 in
Vintage Sabattini for Rosenthal Rare Stainless Steel Flatware Set 60 Pieces 70's
By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
Rosenthal flatware is so amazing. It is signed Rosenthal and designed by Sabattini. It is a work of art and
Stainless Steel
Flatware service for eight by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal
Located in Toronto, ON
Very rare Caravell flatware series by Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Studio-Line. Initially designed
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Eccentrica by Rosenthal Bulgari Sterling Silver Flatware Set 90 Pc Modern Dinner
By Rosenthal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Modernist "Eccentrica" by Rosenthal for Bulgari flatware set of 90 pieces. This exceptional
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Eccentrica by Rosenthal Bulgari Sterling Silver Flatware Set 54 pc Modernist Din
By Rosenthal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Eccentrica by Rosenthal Bulgari modern sterling silver flatware set, 54 pieces. The pieces
Sterling Silver
Modernist Sterling and Gold Flatware by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and out of production (and rare) modernist sterling flatware designed by Bjorn
Sterling Silver, Gold
Modernist Sterling Flatware by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal
By Rena Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in New York, NY
Rare and out of production modernist sterling flatware designed by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal
Sterling Silver
Tapio Wirkkala Modernist Flatware Cutlery by Rosenthal, Germany, 1960s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware, designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1963, executed by Rosenthal Germany
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Service for 12 Sterling Flatware by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Wiinblad for Rosenthal and has a nice heavy weight to these pieces. It has 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner
Modernist Stainless Flatware by Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Ultra modern and sleek set includes a complete service for eight with: Dinner Knifes,Dinner forks, Salad Forks,Soup spoons,teaspoons, and three serving pieces.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Romance by Bjorn Windblad Rosenthal Silverplate Flatware Set 101pc Modernist New
By Bjørn Wiinblad
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Modernist Romance silverplated flatware set designed by Bjorn Windblad for Rosenthal
Silver Plate
40 Piece Rosewood Flatware Service for 8 by Carl Aubock for Rosenthal
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional rosewood and stainless steel flatware set 'Duo' for 8 place settings designed by Carl
Stainless Steel
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H 8.5 in W 1 in D 0.1 in
Rosenthal Design PLUS Flatware, 68 pcs., For 12 Persons, by Wolf Karnagel, 1970s
By Rosenthal
Located in Vienna, AT
A comprehensive set of midcentury flatware / cutlery from the 1970s. Out of the „Design Plus“ line
Stainless Steel
Grill Blue by Rosenthal Stainless and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 52 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grill - Blue designed by world renowned Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Germany stainless steel and
Stainless Steel
Carl Auböck "Duo" Flatware Service for Eight
By Rosenthal, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Amboss Austria
Located in New York, NY
"Duo" series flatware in stainless steel and rosewood by Carl Auböck III. A 1967 design produced by
Stainless Steel
Rosenthal Flatware
By Rosenthal
Located in Hudson, NY
handsome, substantial, incredible! 124 piece flatware set in the "Century" pattern by Rosenthal
Silver Plate
Rosewood Flatware Service for 12 by Carl Auböck for Rosenthal
By Neuzeughammer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Rosenthal
Located in Pau, FR
Exceptional rosewood and stainless steel flatware set 'Duo' for 12 place settings designed by Carl
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 8.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
44 Piece Studio Line Gold Flatware Service for Eight in Gold Taille by Rosenthal
By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal
Located in Pasadena, CA
A striking modernist gold plated flatware service in the gold taille pattern designed by Tapio
Sold
H 0.1 in Dm 0.1 in
Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Romanze / Romance Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Prsn
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Romanze / Romance sterling silver flatware for 12 persons 69 pieces
Sterling Silver
Large Bruno Munari Maldive Tray
By Bruno Munari
Located in Chicago, IL
Large center piece silver tray designed by Bruno Munari in 1960, manufactured by Danese Milan, in the collection of MoMA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Exhibited in "A Century o...
Silver
$10,648
H 36.23 in W 114.18 in D 35.44 in
Ico Parisi Curved fabric sofa with brass legs by Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo, Ico Parisi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Curved fabric sofa with brass legs, designed by Ico Parisi, manufactured by Isa Bergamo. This sofa, designed by Ico Parisi, epitomizes the finest stylistic research of the 1950s. It...
Brass
Mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Mice & Millet
Located in Kyoto, JP
Obata Tosho (1812-1886) Mice & Millet Late Edo period, mid 19th Century Framed Japanese Painting. Ink and color on paper. Individually framed 19th century bird and flower paintin...
Paper
Ralph Lauren Hutchinson Porcelain Dinner & Salad Plate Set ~ 12 Pieces
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of 12 (twelve) dinner and salad plates in the Hutchinson pattern made by Ralph Lauren Home. Made in Portugal, circa 2018. Features a rich brown and white leopard pattern. Th...
Porcelain
Vintage chinoiserie Rattan Nesting Tables, circa 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
A set of three vintage chinoiserie Rattan nesting tables. circa 1960s. Feature a tiger bamboo and rattan frame and black laminated top with floral motifs. In good original conditi...
Bamboo, Rattan
Philippe Starck Object Pointus Flatware
By Philippe Starck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Philippe Stark 5 piece place sets of flatware manufactured by Sasaki.Setting for six No longer in production. knife-10" large fork-9" large spoon-9" small fork-7" small spoon-6"
Stainless Steel
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
Set of Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pendant Lights, Denmark
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of large Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Pendant lights by Anne Marie Trolle. An extraordinary set in great vintage condition. * Set (2) of large white 6-sided porcelain pendant lig...
Porcelain
English Chinoiserie Tilt Top Pedestal Tripod Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century Engish tilt-top pedestal table made in the Chinoiserie revival period. The round table features a birdcage base support mounted to a pedestal style turned column ending ...
Wood, Lacquer
Ausrian Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf
By Berndorfer Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian high-quality flatware silver plated by Berndorf, former Krupp company from the 1960s. The cutlery has a handle with a very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excellent...
Silver, Steel
Formation Linear Pendant LED Aluminum Marble Fixture, Matte Black
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Formation linear pendant is a sleek, luxurious aluminium and marble fixture ideally suited to hang above Kitchen islands, dining tables, works spaces and other environments that requ...
Marble, Aluminum
$4,500 / set
H 10 in Dm 10.13 in
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. In the Romanze form and Medley pattern. Consisting of: 10 Large Dinner Plates ...
Porcelain
Chinoiserie Style Octagonal Accent Table
By Lillian August
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinoiserie octagonal accent table with fine form and color. Features a classic black lacquer and gilt design with scenes of Asian architecture and natural landscapes decorating an o...
Brass
$1,495 / set
H 0.88 in W 9 in D 9 in
Minton for Tiffany & Co. Porcelain Dessert Plates with Gold Gilt Rims, Twelve
By Minton, Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of twelve Art Deco dessert plates with gold gilt border By Minton for Tiffany & Co. England, Circa 1930s Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 0.88"H Very good original vi...
Porcelain
Italian Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the 1950s, Italian design took a crucial turn from the technical, formal and artistic point of view. Designers took tips from names in contemporary art and architecture like Alvar...
Velvet, Wood
Yellow Dinnerware by Vignelli for Heller, Service for 8
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Heller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Winner of the prestigious Compasso d'oro award for Good Design in 1964, Massimo Vignelli's iconic dinnerware for Heller (likely designed with his equally talented wife Lella) has bee...
Plastic
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.