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Carving Platter

Antique French White Napoleon III Porcelain Carving Platter
Antique French White Napoleon III Porcelain Carving Platter

Antique French White Napoleon III Porcelain Carving Platter

Located in New York, NY

Heavy 19th century French white carving platter with sauce bowl and gravy tree. This is in

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

'GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD' Carved Oak Vintage Platter
'GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD' Carved Oak Vintage Platter

'GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD' Carved Oak Vintage Platter

Located in TEYJAT, FR

Oval Oak carved platter decorated with wheat sheafs and with the words "Give us this day our daily

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Antique 19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Charger Platter
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Charger Platter

Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Walnut Wood Charger Platter

By Bob Stocksdale

Located in Studio City, CA

An exquisitely crafted, large wood charger/platter by American California master Woodturner Bob

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Walnut

1960s Danish Teak Hanging Carving Board
1960s Danish Teak Hanging Carving Board

1960s Danish Teak Hanging Carving Board

$268

H 17.5 in W 12.75 in D 1.75 in

1960s Danish Teak Hanging Carving Board

By Digsmed Design

Located in Charleston, SC

Beautiful and rare vintage 1960's Danish modern teak cutting board. Made by Digsmed, Denmark. Marked: 'Digsmed Denmark 411'. Super high quality and decorative item! This is part of m...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Asado Carving Set , Polished Horn & Alpaca Silver
Asado Carving Set , Polished Horn & Alpaca Silver

Asado Carving Set , Polished Horn & Alpaca Silver

$790 / item

H 2.17 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in

Asado Carving Set , Polished Horn & Alpaca Silver

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

When we created this family, we were inspired by the laughs, anecdotes and the joy of sharing with friends and loved ones when eating an ASADO (typical Argentinean grilled roast beef...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

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Metal

Vintage Danish Deeredge Sheffield England Carving Cutlery Sert Firth
Vintage Danish Deeredge Sheffield England Carving Cutlery Sert Firth

Vintage Danish Deeredge Sheffield England Carving Cutlery Sert Firth

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage Deeredge Carving/Cutlery Set Origin: Sheffield, England Manufacturer: Deeredge Material

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Antique  Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century
Antique  Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Antler Horn Carving Serving Set 19th Century

Located in London, GB

with a teal velvet and  cream silk lining. The set comprises : 1 medium carving knife 1 medium serving

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Japanese Teardrop Cutting or Carving Board with Stainless Steel Cutlery NOS
Japanese Teardrop Cutting or Carving Board with Stainless Steel Cutlery NOS

Japanese Teardrop Cutting or Carving Board with Stainless Steel Cutlery NOS

Located in Berlin, DE

Very special unused Japanese carving board in tropical wood with very cute leather details to hang

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Early 20th Century U.S.Q.M.C. White Ironstone Serving Platter 1920
Large Early 20th Century U.S.Q.M.C. White Ironstone Serving Platter 1920

Large Early 20th Century U.S.Q.M.C. White Ironstone Serving Platter 1920

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

countertop. Heritage Table Setting: Use as a carving platter at Thanksgiving or Christmas, or layer with

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

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Decorative carving platter
Decorative carving platter

Decorative carving platter

Unavailable

H 2 in W 19 in D 16.5 in

Decorative carving platter

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

decorative carving platter with strainer."R & C " stone ware. Japaned motif design.

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Early 20th Century English Ceramics

Materials

Stone

Kanjiro, Kawai Platter
Kanjiro, Kawai Platter

Kanjiro, Kawai Platter

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H 2.88 in W 13 in D 8.88 in

Kanjiro, Kawai Platter

By Kanjiro Kawai

Located in Stockbridge, MA

all of his works; which includes calligraphy, wood carvings and ceramic sculpture. This platter is

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Early English Aesthetic Hand Painted Porcelain Carving Platter
Antique Early English Aesthetic Hand Painted Porcelain Carving Platter

Antique Early English Aesthetic Hand Painted Porcelain Carving Platter

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique and early English aesthetic carving platter offers porcelain construction with deeper

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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Estate English Sheffield Silver Mahogany Carving Trolley on Casters, circa 1950
Estate English Sheffield Silver Mahogany Carving Trolley on Casters, circa 1950

Estate English Sheffield Silver Mahogany Carving Trolley on Casters, circa 1950

Located in New Orleans, LA

burners and carving platter, circa 1950. Measures: 48" high closed 40 1/2" high open 36" wide main body

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Mid-20th Century English Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Round Hand-Carved Elm Cheese Platter
Round Hand-Carved Elm Cheese Platter

Round Hand-Carved Elm Cheese Platter

Located in Houston, TX

Round hand-carved elm cheese platter dating to late 19th century, England. Nice heavy weight and

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Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Silver Carving Trolley by Elkington & Co.
Silver Carving Trolley by Elkington & Co.

Silver Carving Trolley by Elkington & Co.

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H 47.25 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in

Silver Carving Trolley by Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A 1940s silver carving trolley by Elkington & Co, Birmingham, England.

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

EPNS

Italian Broggi Carving Trolley, circa 1930
Italian Broggi Carving Trolley, circa 1930

Italian Broggi Carving Trolley, circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

Magnificent silverplate carving trolley, from one of the finest silversmiths, Broggi, Italy

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Early 20th Century Italian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Oak Gallery Tray with Carving
Late 19th Century Oak Gallery Tray with Carving

Late 19th Century Oak Gallery Tray with Carving

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century English oak tray with a silver plated gallery and central medallion, surrounded by a hand-carved diamond shaped border. Raised on silver plated bun feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mirrored Chinese Tea Tray with Floral Carvings, c. 1900
Mirrored Chinese Tea Tray with Floral Carvings, c. 1900

Mirrored Chinese Tea Tray with Floral Carvings, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

mirror to the base to transform the rustic tray into an elevated serving platter or wall mirror.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Danish Georg Jensen Solid Teak Carving Board Tray by Henning Koppel
Danish Georg Jensen Solid Teak Carving Board Tray by Henning Koppel

Danish Georg Jensen Solid Teak Carving Board Tray by Henning Koppel

By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern cutting board platter designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark. This

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Antique Art Deco Drakes D6 Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 19th Century
Antique Art Deco Drakes D6 Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 19th Century

Antique Art Deco Drakes D6 Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 19th Century

Located in London, GB

recesses with containers for gravy or vegetables, as well as an aluminium carving board. It has a vented

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Dansk Big Staved Teak Serving Tray Carving Board Platter by Jens Quistgaard 1965
Dansk Big Staved Teak Serving Tray Carving Board Platter by Jens Quistgaard 1965

Dansk Big Staved Teak Serving Tray Carving Board Platter by Jens Quistgaard 1965

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents: Dansk IHQ Large Checkerboard meat carving cutting board tray serving platter

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Teak Carving Board Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
Mid Century Modern Teak Carving Board Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk

Mid Century Modern Teak Carving Board Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Jose, CA

Early Danish round cutting board tray in teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This collectible piece is crafted of thick solid planked teak with deep grooves intended to use a...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Carving Board Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
Mid-Century Modern Teak Carving Board Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk

Mid-Century Modern Teak Carving Board Platter by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Danish round cutting board tray in teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This collectible piece is crafted of thick solid planked teak with deep grooves intended to use...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Chinese Silvered Bronze Dragon Sculpture/Serving Platter
Chinese Silvered Bronze Dragon Sculpture/Serving Platter

Chinese Silvered Bronze Dragon Sculpture/Serving Platter

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-1085 silvered bronze Chinese dragon sculpture/serving platter.

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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian 3-Piece Carving Set with Carved Ox Bone Handles, circa 1880
Antique Victorian 3-Piece Carving Set with Carved Ox Bone Handles, circa 1880

Antique Victorian 3-Piece Carving Set with Carved Ox Bone Handles, circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Victorian 3-piece carving set with carved ox bone handles, circa 1880. Measures: Large

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Antique Late 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Christofle Silver Plate Meat Trolley
Christofle Silver Plate Meat Trolley

Christofle Silver Plate Meat Trolley

By Christofle

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary antique silver plate meat carving trolley was made for and used at the world

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Early 20th Century French Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Danish Dansk Teak Serving Tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard
Mid-Century Danish Dansk Teak Serving Tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard

Mid-Century Danish Dansk Teak Serving Tray Charcuterie Platter Jens Quistgaard

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Chula Vista, CA

. Large checkerboard meat carving cutting board tray serving platter mosaic of staved solid teak

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Digsmed Danish Modern Teak Carving Board with Utensils, Mid-Century Modern
Digsmed Danish Modern Teak Carving Board with Utensils, Mid-Century Modern

Digsmed Danish Modern Teak Carving Board with Utensils, Mid-Century Modern

By Digsmed

Located in Marietta, GA

Digsmed Danish modern teak carving board with utensils, Mid-Century Modern Signed. No known

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter
Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter

Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Intricately and ornately finished freeform tray utilizing the natural form of the roots of the boxwood tree. 25 x 15 in.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter
Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter

Large Chinese Qing Carved Boxwood Root Platter

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Intricately and ornately finished leaf-form tray utilizing the natural form of the roots of the boxwood tree. Measures: 22-½ x 15-½ in.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Teak Carving Board by Kay Bojesen
Teak Carving Board by Kay Bojesen

Teak Carving Board by Kay Bojesen

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H 17 in W 11.5 in D 1.4 in

Teak Carving Board by Kay Bojesen

By Kay Bojesen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The great Danish artisan's anthropomorphic take on a simple board for carving beef is both playful

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

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Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful polished green malachite decorative box with a lid. Brought from a trip to Egypt in the 1970s, this piece will be fabulous on a nightstand or coffee table. Dimensions...

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20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

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$1,475 / item

H 48 in Dm 12 in

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By Josh Greene

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.

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2010s Philippine Pedestals

Materials

Oak

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Bernard Pedersen & Son Tambour Door Credenza in Teak
Bernard Pedersen & Son Tambour Door Credenza in Teak

Bernard Pedersen & Son Tambour Door Credenza in Teak

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Seattle, WA

A classic Mid-Century Modern Danish Credenza with Tambour door, manufactured by Bernhard Pedersen & Son. In great vintage condition and has been recently restored.     

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Impressive English Majolica Jardinière on Pedestal
Impressive English Majolica Jardinière on Pedestal

Impressive English Majolica Jardinière on Pedestal

$2,620Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 45.5 in Dm 22 in

Impressive English Majolica Jardinière on Pedestal

By Wardle Majolica

Located in Norwood, NJ

Victorian English Majolica jardinière on pedestal, Wardle signed. Of impressive size.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Jens Quistgaard Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark
Jens Quistgaard Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark

Jens Quistgaard Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark

$3,632

H 1.58 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

Jens Quistgaard Tray Produced by Dansk in Denmark

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare tray designed by Jens Quistgaard. Produced by Dansk in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak, Wenge

George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971

George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971

By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio

Located in High Point, NC

A unique and sizable coffee / cocktail table in the "sled-shape" style. Produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States. Dated 1971 Executed in English Walnut...

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Walnut

Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses and Cocktail Punch Bowl
Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses and Cocktail Punch Bowl

Dorothy Thorpe Mid-Century Silver Band Roly Poly Glasses and Cocktail Punch Bowl

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Midcentury Dorothy Thorpe style silver rimmed punch bowl and roly poly glasses, set of twelve Vintage 1960s attributed to Dorothy Thorpe midcentury barware set of 11 glasses and one ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Jewelry Box in Red Dyed Tessellated Bone
Jewelry Box in Red Dyed Tessellated Bone

Jewelry Box in Red Dyed Tessellated Bone

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Small jewelry box in red dyed tessellated bone in the style of Karl Springer

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Vintage 1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display
1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display

1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display

$217Sale Price|24% Off

H 11 in W 9 in D 8 in

1970’s Capiz Shell Flower Display

Located in Charleston, SC

I really do love these capiz faux flower arrangements. You usually find these hand crafted displays in a shell being used as the vase. But this one sits in s planter which is also ma...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Shell

Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays
Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays

Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand. Based on the construction and design, the piece is likely dated to early 20th century (Korean Empire...

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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Wharton Esherick Stool 1953
Wharton Esherick Stool 1953

Wharton Esherick Stool 1953

$12,500

H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in

Wharton Esherick Stool 1953

By Wharton Esherick

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Iconic and beautiful Esherick stool,with nicely shaped through-tenon maple seat which sits upon 3 hand- carved walnut legs. In excellent condition, stool also signed and dated " W E...

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Vintage 1950s American Stools

Materials

Walnut

T Series (Green), Serigraph by Arthur Boden

T Series (Green), Serigraph by Arthur Boden

By Arthur Boden

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Arthur Boden, American Title: T Series (Green) Year: circa 1970 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Size: 29 in. x 23 in. (73.66 cm x 58.42 cm)

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1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

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Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s
Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s

Iconic Alvar Aalto Savoy Glass Vase Model. 3030, Deep Green, Iittala 1960s

By Alvar Aalto, Iittala

Located in Helsinki, FI

Alvar Aalto entered and won a competition held at the Karhula-Iittala glass factory that was organized for the 1937 Paris World Fair. The year was 1936 and Aalto´s entry was called `...

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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Set of Three Staved Teak Cutting Boards / Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk teak carving boards with checkerboard cutting surfaces (Denmark, circa 1965). Includes three boards in total: one large round board, one smaller board, and...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

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Carving Platter For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the carving platter you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every carving platter was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a carving platter, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carving platter, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carving platter, designed in the mid-century modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one carving platter that is appealing in its simplicity, but AIREDELSUR, Bob Stocksdale and Dansk Designs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carving Platter?

Prices for a carving platter can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $193 and can go as high as $22,177, while the average can fetch as much as $1,064.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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.