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Scandinavian Nutcracker

Scandinavian Nutcracker from Norway
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made Scandinavian Norwegian nutcracker, circa late-20th century, Norway
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Steel

Scandinavian Nutcracker from Norway
Scandinavian Nutcracker from Norway
$275
H 6 in W 0.94 in D 1.13 in
Awesome Scandinavian Nutcracker Made in Teak and Brass, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
When open (4.5 cm), the nutcracker even has room for walnuts.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Brass

Rare Wood Danish Nutcracker & Brass Scandinavian Modern
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist, circa 1950s nutcracker in Wenge and brass, a sleek design that fits well into the hand
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960’s, this Rosewood and brass nutcracker
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
Scandinavian Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
$274 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.08 in W 1.78 in D 0.79 in
Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark. The brass cracker top glows and is
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Antique Late 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque More Folk Art

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Brass

MCM pair of bird nutcrackers, scandinavian style, olive wood
Located in BELFORT, FR
Pair of Mid-century Modern bird nutcrackers in olive wood.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Wood, Olive

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Carved and Painted Figural Nutcracker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Folk Art nutcracker with man in cap decoration, circa 1920-1930s. Fine expressive
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Nutcrackers Produced by Preben Broste in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Nutcrackers produced by Preben Broste in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Brass

Nutcrackers Produced by Preben Broste in Denmark
Nutcrackers Produced by Preben Broste in Denmark
$1,021 / item
H 9.06 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
Danish Modern Nutcracker in Rosewood & Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A simple design dating back to the late 1950s or early 1960’s, this Rosewood and brass nutcracker
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Brass

Vintage Danish Nutcracker and Bowl by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Beech, Teak

Vintage Danish Nutcracker and Bowl by Kay Bojesen
Vintage Danish Nutcracker and Bowl by Kay Bojesen
$1,682 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 0.99 in Dm 10.63 in
Vintage Danish Green Nutcracker & Guarding Leather Rat, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
items really suits each other both the beech nutcracker and the leather rat or lage mouse were made by
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Leather, Beech

Vintage Primeminister Stauning Beech Nutcracker Kay Bojesen, 1930s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare Hand-finished beech nutcracker designed and made by Kay Bojesen during the early to mid
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Beech

Vintage Primeminister Stauning Beech Nutcracker Kay Bojesen, 1930s
Vintage Primeminister Stauning Beech Nutcracker Kay Bojesen, 1930s
$668 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8.27 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
1950s Danish Rosewood Nutcracker Christmas Midcentury Functional Gift
By Preben Broste
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice fully functioning nutcracker, tight mechanics. Impressed or burnished markers marking on
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Brass

1950s Danish Rosewood Nutcracker Christmas Midcentury Functional Gift
1950s Danish Rosewood Nutcracker Christmas Midcentury Functional Gift
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.25 in W 1.38 in D 1.13 in
Vintage Danish 'Thumb-Squeeze' Nutcracker with Brass Mechanism, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Wiener Verkstatte inspired high-quality thumb-squeeze nutcracker made in Denmark during the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Brass

Hepe, Denmark. Nutcracker in hardwood and brass. Stylish Danish design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
will be applicable to your purchase. Hepe, Denmark. Nutcracker in hardwood and brass. Stylish Danish
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Brass

Danish Modern Staved Teak Nutcracker & Bowl by Flemming Digsmed for Nissen
By Flemming Digsmed, Nissen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare Danish modern staved teak nutcracker and tray by Flemming Digsmed for Nissen, circa
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

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Metal

Vintage Danish Teak and Brass Nutcracker by Poul Knudsen, c. 1960
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Poul Knudsen, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Teak and Brass Nutcracker Designed by Poul Knudsen Manufacturered by ESA Denmark, c. 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Brass

Danish Modern Staved Teak Nutcracker & Bowl by Flemming Digsmed for Nissen
By Nissen, Flemming Digsmed
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare Danish modern staved teak nutcracker & bowl by Flemming Digsmed for Nissen, circa 1960s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

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Teak

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Rare Stamped Nutcracker by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Brussels, BE
A rare stamped nutcracker representing the Prime Minister Thorvald Stauning by Kay Bojesen in
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

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Beech

1950s Jens Quistgaard Teak Nutcracker for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s dansk staved teak dansk nutcracker, designed by Jens Quistgaard. Underside has the early
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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Teak

Kay Bojesen Wood Nutcracker, Danish, circa 1940, Likeness of Thorvald Stauning
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Southampton, NY
Beech, Hand-carved Nutcracker by Kay Bojesen. Figural portrait of Danish politician Thorvald
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Clear and Black Nutcracker By Stig Jorgensen for Dana-Plast Denmark, Ca. 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Clear and Black Nutcracker By Stig Jorgensen for Dana-Plast Denmark, Ca. 1970s. The Acrylic clear
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Acrylic

Scandinavian Nutcracker in Teak and Brass by Poul Knudsen, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A clever design dating back to the 1950’s, this Poul Knudsen teak and brass nutcracker utilizes a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Nutcracker Round Bowl Solid Teak Wood, Denmark, 1960s
By Flemming Digsmed, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern solid teak wood round nutcracker bowl built in nutcracker in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

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Chrome

Sk Sowe Konst Scandinavian Sleek Teak Nutcracker Utensil Made in Sweden, 1960
By Sowe Konst
Located in Chula Vista, CA
SK Sowe Konst Sweden teak nutcracker utensil tool, 1960s Made in Sweden midcentury Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

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Stainless Steel

Scandinavian Teak Nutcracker & Nut Bowl Set by Söwe Konst of Sweden
By Sowe Konst
Located in Lafayette, IN
Scandinavian Teak Nutcracker & Nut Bowl by Söwe Konst of Sweden. Excellent original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

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Brass

SK Sowe Sweden Teak Nutcracker
By Sowe Konst, SOWE
Located in Garnerville, NY
Signed Sowe, Sweden teak and metal oversized nutcracker, circa 1960. Very good condition
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Metal

SK Sowe Sweden Teak Nutcracker
SK Sowe Sweden Teak Nutcracker
H 11 in W 5.5 in D 0.75 in
Danish Design, Nutcracker in Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danish design, nutcracker in rosewood and brass, 1960s. Measures: 8.5 cm x 8 cm. In perfect
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Two Nutcrackers in Brass and Teak, Danish Design, Approx, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two nutcrackers in brass and teak. Danish design, approx. 1960s. In excellent condition. Longest
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Brass

Rosewood Crab Cracker Nutcracker Stainless Steel by Dansk Made, Japan, 1960s
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Stamped from Japan vintage stainless steel and rosewood crab seafood cracker nutcracker tool Mid
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Stainless Steel

Danish Modern Solid Teak Nutcracker & Bowl Design by Digsmed for Nissen
By Digsmed
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare bowl design by Flemming Digsmed for Nissen, circa 1960s solid teak bowl and nutcracker
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Sleek Teak and Brass Nutcracker Tool by Poul Knudsen 1950s Denmark Modernism
By Poul Knudsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
with brass trim fittings showing excellent patina. Clean Scandinavian Modern design in teak wood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Brass

1960s Scandinavian Modern Teak Nutcracker and Bowl by Rainbow Wood
By Servex 1, Martin Åberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in teak veneer. Designed by Martin Åberg as a nut bowl with nutcracker, this teak receptacle has a
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Mid-20th Century More Dining and Entertaining

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Metal

1950s Danish Teak Nutcracker Preben Broste Made in Denmark
By Preben Broste
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice 1950's teak nutcracker in teak wood and brass with rac space made in Denmark. No damages and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Brass

Danish Modern Staved Teak Rare Nutcracker Design by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare early production solid teak nutcracker, designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, made in Denmark
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Teak

Staved Teak Dansk Nutcracker by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Waltham, MA
Sculptural nutcracker in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Fully functional
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

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Birch, Teak

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Scandinavian Nutcracker For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian nutcracker you’re looking for. A Scandinavian nutcracker — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Scandinavian nutcracker you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Scandinavian nutcracker is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Baroque styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Scandinavian nutcracker has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kay Bojesen, Söwe Konst and Dansk Designs are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandinavian Nutcracker?

The average selling price for a Scandinavian nutcracker at 1stDibs is $399, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $2,023 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Scandinavian-modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.