Royal Bayreuth Bavarian Porcelain Figural 7 Inch Lobster Pitcher
By Royal Bayreuth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Royal Bayreuth, founded in Bavaria, Germany in 1794, a large water or juice pitcher formed as a bright red lobster, circa 1920s.
Porcelain
Maine Coastal Style Lobster Collection Royal Bayreuth Tureen Creamer Sauce Set o
By Royal Bayreuth
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mixed collection of lobster motif serving pieces. Two are Royal Bayreuth of Germany.
Porcelain
Vintage Royal Bayreuth Figural Lobster Creamer, Bavaria
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A whimsical vintage figural lobster creamer by Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria, masterfully modeled as a lobster with raised claws forming the spout and handle.
Porcelain
Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Lemon Porcelain Creamer, 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This lemon creamer displays beautifully alongside Royal Bayreuth tomato ware, strawberry pieces, lobster creamers, asparagus forms, and other naturalistic porcelain from the same col...
Porcelain
Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Strawberry Porcelain Creamer, Early 20th Century
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This strawberry creamer displays beautifully on its own or alongside other Royal Bayreuth tomato, lobster, asparagus, shell, and fruit-form porcelain.
Porcelain
Rare Fine Porcelain Antique Lobster Creamer
By Royal Bayreuth
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare well done antique fine porcelain lobster creamer circa the 1940s. No chips or cracks.
Porcelain
19th Century French Clairefontaine Hand-Painted Majolica Fish Pitcher
Located in Dallas, TX
An expressive fish form and vivid glaze give this antique majolica pitcher its playful sculptural presence. Crafted in France circa 1890 by the Clairefontaine faience manufactory, th...
Ceramic, Majolica
set of Six Lobster Plates Porcelain, Seltman Vohenstrauss, Germany 1960s
By Johann Seltmann
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Retro and Unusual Set of Six German Vohenstrauß Johann Seltmann Porcelain Plates, Circa 1960s A striking and uncommon set of six porcelain plates produced by Johann Seltmann in Vo...
Porcelain
19th Century Austrian Majolica Schutz Cilli Blansko Crawfish / Lobster Plate
By Schütz Cilli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Austrian Majolica crawfish / Lobster plate circa 1890 signed Schutz Cilli Age is approximate. No noted restoration or repairs. Good condition for age. A beautiful plate.
Majolica, Pottery
Art Nouveau Majolica Pitcher by Onnaing, Floral Design, France, 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Produced by the celebrated Onnaing Faïencerie in northern France, this exceptional Art Nouveau majolica pitcher dates to the turn of the twentieth century and showcases the factory’s...
Ceramic
$215
H 10.24 in Dm 7.49 in
Mid Century Majolica Pitcher, Art Nouveau Style by Bordallo Pinheiro, Portugal
By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
Located in Andernach, DE
Fabulous Portuguese Majolika pitcher in beautifully combined colours of sheaves of grain, held together by a pastel green ribbon and functioning as the handle. Working with clear art...
Majolica
Small French Majolica Rose Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with a rose circa 1900.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Ceramic Lobster-Topped Italian Soup Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
A rare one-of-a-kind find! This lobster-topped soup tureen makes me smile. I'm ready to drop everything and gather my family and friends for a hearty dinner al fresco. This is an ...
Ceramic
French Majolica Wild Rose Pitcher Fives Lille, circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica wild rose pitcher fives Lille, circa 1900.
Ceramic
French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Pitcher by Frie Onnaing, Circa 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An exceptional antique French majolica pitcher by Frie Onnaing, one of the celebrated makers of Art Nouveau majolica in northern France. Produced circa 1900, this sculptural vessel f...
Ceramic
$582
H 1.78 in W 5.12 in D 4.53 in
A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A French majolica "barbotine" trinket box or catchall from the early 20th century, crafted in the shape of a crab. The lid, representing the crab’s shell, opens to reveal a storage c...
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Antique Majolica Pitcher with Botanical Pattern, England
Located in Uppsala , SE
An antique Majolica pitcher, likely from the 19th century, known for its distinctive lead glaze and vibrant colors. This particular pitcher features a botanical pattern, possibly d...
Ceramic
$466
H 3.15 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal
By Michel Caugant
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handpainted crab terrine by Michel Caugant dating from the 1950s. Michel Caugant was the son of a French pâté maker, he designed terrines for his father's factory. The terrine was m...
Ceramic
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with a red flower.
Ceramic
Vintage French Side Spout Pottery Pitcher, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage French Pottery Side Spout Pitcher, circa 1920's. Richly glazed in brown and yellow. Marked 'France' on bottom.
Pottery
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Small French green olive Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with a carnation.
Ceramic
Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica lobster tureen or box with green glaze, circa 1950.
Ceramic
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$450
H 3.57 in W 1.75 in D 1.75 in
Art Deco Red Tea Amber Bakelite Barware Cocktail Picks Set, circa 1930
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning cocktail picks set has a perfect Art Deco geometric design. The barware piece was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The eight cocktail forks are adorned with root...
Metal
On Hold|$1,950
H 14.57 in Dm 15.75 in
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$5,055Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior This sleek Art Deco shagreen cigarette case epitomizes the understated elegance and refinement of 1930s luxury desi...
Metal
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
Small Duckling Tray in White Resin by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Duck and Duckling trays bring a fun and exciting twist to any space, styled in built-ins or filled with eggs, this trays is are versatile as they are playful. Available in two s...
Marble
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
Fitz and Floyd Handcrafted Onion Form Covered Ceramic Jars, Pair
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Whimsical and highly decorative pair of covered ceramic jars by Fitz and Floyd from the Essentials collection, designed in the realistic form of red onions. Each piece features finel...
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Paper Nautilus Shell Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This ethereal accent lamp is a masterwork of Italian artisan design, capturing the delicate beauty of a nautilus shell in a strikingly sculptural form. Hand-crafted in Venice, the sh...
Metal
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
“Procession” by Hasharat is a contemporary entomological artwork featuring an exquisitely curated lineup of global beetles and other insects arranged in a vertical, march-like format...
Glass
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$48,895Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
'Pichet Espagnol' from the Madoura Pottery 'AR 245' by Pablo Picasso '1954'
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylised bird with elegant, Minimalist...
Ceramic
$64,500 / set
H 122.05 in W 159.85 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Monumental Modular Bookcase in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular book case or wall unit by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from multipe...
Mahogany
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
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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