Pollack Figural Stoneware Decorative Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Studio ceramic decorative plate depicting a woman with a headscarf. Linear and geometric details present along with pops of blue and green to enhance the smattering of floral decorat...
Stoneware
Staffordshire Pottery Cow Figure with Milkmaid
By Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
Victorian Staffordshire Cow & Milkmaid Group, Circa 1860 A charming and narrative Victorian Staffordshire pottery figure group, dating from circa 1860. This model captures a classi...
Pottery
$450
H 10 in W 9 in D 9 in
Vintage Art Deco Figural Chrome Metal Barware Samovar Decanter w/ Shot Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Figural Chrome Metal Barware Samovar Decanter w/ 6 Shot Glasses. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 9" W x 9" D.
Silver Plate
Pretty antique Victorian large Staffordshire figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pretty antique Victorian large Staffordshire figure of a couple in a seated position, the gentleman wearing traditional Scottish highland attire including a tartan kilt, sash and fea...
Ceramic
Rare Holmegaard Figural Decanter by Jacob Bang c1926
By Holmegaard, Jacob Bang
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Exceptionally rare sea green gilded Holmegaard figural decanter and stopper designed in 1926 by Jacob Bang -The body of the decanter is his torso and legs -his arms are the twin hand...
Art Glass
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling, Bone, & Semi-Precious Gems Figure of a Court Jester Germany, Early 20th Century A meticulously cast and modeled Medieval / Renaissance Figure of the Court Jester, holding ...
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
French Ceramic Anthropomorphic Figure by Marcel Giraud
By Marcel Giraud
Located in London, GB
French Ceramic Anthropomorphic Figure by Marcel Giraud (circa 1990s). A wonderfully characterful and humorous sculptural vessel from Marcel Giraud — the work of a potter entirely at ...
Ceramic
$874 / set
H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 0.6 in
Art Deco Knife Rest, Set of 8 Animal Figure Ducks, France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Knife Rest, Set of 8 Animal Figure Ducks, France 1940s Set of 8 duck-shaped knife rests in glass and silver-plated metal.
Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
Worcester Porcelain Teapot Chinese Figural Decoration
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Worcester porcelain teapot with Chinese figural decoration Date : c1770 Period : George III Marks : None Origin : Worcester, England Colour : Polychrome Pattern : Chinese f...
Porcelain
Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian continental porcelain figural group, depicting a lady and gentlemen seated having tea, in wonderful period clothing hand painted in stunning colours. D. 1880
Porcelain
Stunning quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian Staffordshire figure, having a quality Staffordshire figure of a man and woman seated in traditional clothing surrounded by foliage, hand painted i...
Pottery
Figural Painted Murano Glass Centerpiece
By Salviati
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully and ornately hand painted and hand blown Venetian art glass compote centerpiece by Salviati of Murano (label in tact)
Murano Glass
Royal Copenhagen Figural Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Northport, MI
Charming pair of Royal Copenhagen figural ceramic salt and pepper shakers, each modeled as a woman in traditional dress with stylized facial features and finely hand-painted detail. ...
Porcelain
Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual large antique Victorian Staffordshire figure of a Highlander in traditional clothing with his dog to his side holding a bird in one hand, rabbits to the other side and a hunt...
Pottery
Swedish Humorous Figural Corkscrew in Pewter, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Humorous Figural Corkscrew in Pewter, 1920s A charming and characterful Swedish corkscrew from the 1920s, cast in pewter with a steel worm, depicting two delightfully inebri...
Steel, Pewter
Bing & Grøndahl Porcelain Figure, Siblings, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figure. Siblings. 1970s. Model number 2312. Measures: 18 x 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
Porcelain
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in
Antique Figural Deer Etched Glass Gaslight Shades With Elk C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
This exquisite pair of antique etched glass gaslight shades, dating to approximately C1880, offers a captivating glimpse into late Victorian-era lighting aesthetics. Crafted with a d...
Glass
$280Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair Of Antique Figural Elk Etched Glass Lamp Shades Unsigned c1890 Measures - 4" x 8 3/8" x 8 3/8" A pair of antique etched glass lamp shades featuring figural elk or deer designs...
Glass
Enrico Mazzolani Female Figure, Italy, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Enrico Mazzolani female figure, Italy, 1930s.
Maiolica
Two Adorable Figural Towel Ring Holders
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Two adorable made in Japan towel holders. On figure looks like a Perot or clown with a ruffled collar holding a Horn. The other figure looks like a musician he's wearing a bowtie and...
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Figure of Chicken # 266
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen figure of chicken # 266. Measures: 8.5 cm. long. In perfect condition. 1. factory quality.
Antique Sterling Silver Windmill Caster
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique Dutch sterling silver windmill caster. Dutch .833 silver. Well made with small figural on side and working windmills blades.
Sterling Silver
Royal Copenhagen Figure H.C. Andersen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen figure H.C. Andersen Measures: 19 cm. In perfect condition. Designed by Hanne Warming. 2. Factory quality.
Early 19th Century Capodimonte Figural Group
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Capodimonte lively figural group of two women tending to a gentleman’s hair with playful little dog, circa 1820.
Porcelain
Bing & Grondahl Figure Craftsman 2434 Carpenter
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl figure craftsman 2434 carpenter. Measures: 27 cm. Factory 1st. In perfect condition.
$360Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.25 in W 6 in D 6 in
Meuguelman French Porcelain Figural Grouping Signed 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Meuguelman French Porcelain Figural Grouping Signed 20thC. Measures - 6.25" x6" x6". A French porcelain figural grouping by Meuguelman, depicting a couple seated on a tree s...
Porcelain
A Meissen Porcelain Pagoda Nodding Head Figure
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain nodding head figure modeled as a seated pagoda figure, with head and hands articulated by internal counterweights. The underside is marked with the u...
Porcelain
Vintage Figural Studio Stoneware Vase / Candleholder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive, dense figural ceramic vase / candleholder. Marvelous textural elements: an unglazed slab with a hole for a candle or flowers was applied to a thick, round base with a spi...
Stoneware
Paris Porcelain Figural Openwork Centerpiece, circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Paris porcelain figural openwork centerpiece, circa 1830.
Porcelain
Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bronze Bottle Opener, Woman Body Figure, 1970s Nice and original bottle opener, figuring a nude woman or goddess. Perfect to add to any set of kitchen accessories ! Beautiful pati...
Brass
Bitossi Ceramiche Blue Sun Figure by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Toronto, ON
From Aldo Londi’s Rimini Blu series, this radiant sun-faced figure glows with hand-stamped motifs and crystalline glaze, equal parts folk charm and modernist icon. All Bitossi ceram...
Ceramic
C. 1890 Middletown Silverplate Serving Tray w/ Figural Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning silverplate serving tray by Middletown Plate Co., circa 1890. Decorated with an engraved clipper ship vignette, flanged sides with ornate foliage scrolling and figurative h...
Metal, Silver Plate
French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely modeled standing on a tree trunk.
Porcelain
French Porcelain Figure of a Parrot
Located in Essex, MA
Standing on a tree trunk.
Porcelain
Gaucho Cowboy Figure in Blown Glass Attributed to Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in New York, NY
Italian made figure of Spanish cowboy in emerald glass, attributed to Barovier Seguso Farro, unsigned. In perfect condition, free of chips, cracks, damage or repairs. Playful example...
Pair of Antique Figural Porcelain Menu Stands
Located in Miami Beach, FL
19th Century porcelain and bisque pair of menu stands with handmade applied pink and blue flowers. The man is wearing a period costume and carrying a tray with dessert. The woman, al...
Porcelain
Large antique Victorian Robin Hood Staffordshire figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique Victorian Robin Hood Staffordshire figure, having a quality large antique Staffordshire figure of Robin Hood standing with a bow to his side, hand painted in wonderful ...
Pottery
Unusually large antique Victorian staffordshire greyhound figure
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusually large antique Victorian staffordshire greyhound figure having an unusually large antique Victorian Staffordshire greyhound figure holding a rabbit in its mouth, hand painte...
Ceramic
$4,800
H 6.7 in Dm 2.76 in
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Blue Cameo Glass and Portuguese Silver Vase, circa 1900
Located in Porto, PT
The pitcher features Portuguese silver details, with a widened trumpet-shaped upper rim and an elegant silver base supported by three figure-eight feet.
Silver
Two Figural Milk-Glass Tureens
Located in Huntington, NY
Two Figural Milk-Glass Tureens Atterbury & Company (Atterbury Glass Company) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (1860-1902) This glass manufacturing firm began as Hale, Atterbury & Company in...
Milk Glass
$780Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
French Art Nouveau Style Figural Silverplate & Cristallerie Lorraine Claret Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Nouveau Style Figural Silverplate & Cristallerie Lorraine Claret Jug This exquisite French Art Nouveau-style figural claret jug stands 10 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, a...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,500
H 28.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Roberto Anatra, Monumental Murano Glass, Lavender, Sculpture /Figure, Signed
By Roberto Anatra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing murano glass sculpture by the well known murano Master, Roberto Anatra. title "Lovers" in a beautiful clear and lavender colors.
Glass
1990s French Hand Painted Man Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s French hand painted man figure sculpture.
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Figural Tazza, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Royal Copenhagen porcelain figural tazza, circa 1820.
Porcelain
1970 Outsider Art Figural Stoneware Decorative Plate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming outsider art charger / decorative plate depicting a jovial young girl. Pleasant color palette and figure with age-appropriate crazing to the glaze. Otherwise, in very nice, ...
Stoneware
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Stoneware Figure "Kalle"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Stoneware figure "Kalle". Lisa Larson is best known for his humorous and friendly characters. Measures: 18 cm x 13 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Stoneware
1980s Modern Black and White Murano Glass Figure of a Mexican
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This glass figure of a Mexican is a striking piece of artistry, combining the traditional craftsmanship of Murano glassmaking with a modern aesthetic and cultural representation. The...
Murano Glass
Assembled Pmeair of Meissen Porcelain Figural Salts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An assembled Pmeair of Meissen Porcelain figural salts, German, 19th century. Underglazed blue crossed swords and incised 1231 and 711. Of a man and a woman next to a large jardin...
Porcelain
Rörstrand Stoneware Figure by Gunnar Nylund, Fish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand stoneware figure by Gunnar Nylund, fish. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Measures 17 x 15 cm.
Large Goldschneider Figure in Porcelain, Rearing Horse
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large Goldschneider figure in porcelain, rearing horse. Measures 32 x 22 cm. In perfect condition. Marked: Goldschneider, Made in England.
Helge Christoffersen Large Unique Figure of Rooster
Located in København, Copenhagen
Helge Christoffersen Large unique figure of rooster. High quality ceramic sculpture, beautiful glaze. Own workshop. Measures 35 x 28 cm. In perfect condition.
Keramos, Vienna, Praying Woman Porcelain Figure, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Keramos, Vienna, praying woman porcelain figure. Beautiful figurine approx 1940s. Measures: 29 cm. x 17 cm. In perfect condition. Marked.
Rörstrand Stoneware Figure by Gunnar Nylund, Fish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rörstrand stoneware figure by Gunnar Nylund, fish. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Measuring: 22 x 17 cm.
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. Made of hand-painted hard paste porcelain, this...
Porcelain
Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centrepiece Bowl
Located in Antwerp, BE
This item is a 19th century porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlights. This stunning Rococo piece also featu...
Porcelain
English Aluminum Figural Horsehead Wine or Champagne Cooler.
By Arthur Court
Located in New Orleans, LA
English aluminum figural horsehead wine or champagne cooler made by Arthur Court Designs.
Aluminum
Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Comical French rosewood figural cigar box. Lever opens against lid and front door to reveal open interior and matchbox. Match strike at front, cream plaque "Parlez Au Concierge." Pe...
Rosewood
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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