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George Adams, Victorian Palm Patterned Asparagus Tongs, London, 1878
George Adams, Victorian Palm Patterned Asparagus Tongs, London, 1878

George Adams, Victorian Palm Patterned Asparagus Tongs, London, 1878

By George Adams

Located in London, GB

Very rare Palm patterned sterling silver asparagus tongs made in London in 1878 by George Adams

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Rwelve (12) ASPARAGUS EATERY TONGS Art Deco
Set of Rwelve (12) ASPARAGUS EATERY TONGS Art Deco

Set of Rwelve (12) ASPARAGUS EATERY TONGS Art Deco

Located in Sarasota, FL

Very unusual Set of Twelve (12) silver plate (great condition) of Art Deco Asparagus "EATERY TONGS

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Wenge Dansk Rare Woods Bowl and Tongs by Jens Quistgaard
Wenge Dansk Rare Woods Bowl and Tongs by Jens Quistgaard

Wenge Dansk Rare Woods Bowl and Tongs by Jens Quistgaard

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

Wenge salad bowl and tongs by Jens Quistgaard. Part of the Dansk "Rare Woods" line. Made in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Wenge

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs
Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum sterling silver asparagus serving tongs Richly detailed on both

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Wm IV Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs by William Chawner London 1831
Antique Wm IV Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs by William Chawner London 1831

Antique Wm IV Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs by William Chawner London 1831

By William Chawner

Located in London, GB

A very good pair of antique sterling silver Fiddle pattern asparagus serving tongs by William

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Serving Tongs - Antique George III (Circa 1790)
Sterling Silver Serving Tongs - Antique George III (Circa 1790)

Sterling Silver Serving Tongs - Antique George III (Circa 1790)

By George Smith III & William Fearn

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

silver serving tongs have a hinged scissor action. The surface of the tongs is plain and unembellished

Category

Antique 1790s British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Serving Tongs London 1791 John Tatum 1
Georgian Silver Serving Tongs London 1791 John Tatum 1

Georgian Silver Serving Tongs London 1791 John Tatum 1

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Georgian silver scissor action serving Tongs (steak, asparagus or sandwich) London 1791 John Tatum

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch 833 Silver H Hooijkaas Serving Tongs
Dutch 833 Silver H Hooijkaas Serving Tongs

Dutch 833 Silver H Hooijkaas Serving Tongs

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Dutch 833 silver serving sugar tongs by Herbert Hooijkaas, circa 1938. Scissor shaped tongs

Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Victorian pair of sterling silver asparagus serving tongs in Kings pattern 1898
Victorian pair of sterling silver asparagus serving tongs in Kings pattern 1898

Victorian pair of sterling silver asparagus serving tongs in Kings pattern 1898

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, are in 'Kings' pattern, and feature pierced and engraved decoration to the

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs

By Georg Jensen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver serving sugar tongs in the Acorn pattern by Georg Jensen, circa 1910-1925. The

Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch Antique Silver Asparagus Tongs 1820
Dutch Antique Silver Asparagus Tongs 1820

Dutch Antique Silver Asparagus Tongs 1820

By William Eley & William Fearn

Located in Oirlo, LI

Dutch Antique silver asparagus tongs 1820 In the past people ate in luxury. The English had

Category

Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Gorham Sterling Silver Butter Cup Asparagus Tongs
Gorham Sterling Silver Butter Cup Asparagus Tongs

Gorham Sterling Silver Butter Cup Asparagus Tongs

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Gorham sterling silver butter cup asparagus tongs. Antique Gorham sterling silver individual

Category

20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Florentine Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs w/Monogram  #22624
Tiffany & Co Florentine Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs w/Monogram  #22624

Tiffany & Co Florentine Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs w/Monogram #22624

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver asparagus tongs in the Florentine pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram Monogram

Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Whiting Asparagus Tongs - Mixed Metal & Sterling Silver - Japonesque - C 1890
Whiting Asparagus Tongs - Mixed Metal & Sterling Silver - Japonesque - C 1890

Whiting Asparagus Tongs - Mixed Metal & Sterling Silver - Japonesque - C 1890

By Whiting & Davis

Located in New York, NY

Mixed metal asparagus tongs. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1890. Sterling silver with allover

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Flatware and Servi...

Materials

Copper, Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Flemish Sterling Silver Pastry Tongs
Antique Tiffany & Co. Flemish Sterling Silver Pastry Tongs

Antique Tiffany & Co. Flemish Sterling Silver Pastry Tongs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver pastry tongs by Tiffany & Co. in the Flemish pattern. Monogram appears to be MW

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Leonore Doskow for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Ice Tongs
Leonore Doskow for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Ice Tongs

Leonore Doskow for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Ice Tongs

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Vintage sterling silver ice tongs designed by Leonore Doskow for Tiffany & Co, circa 1950s. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Blossom Pattern
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Blossom Pattern

Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Blossom Pattern

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique Georg Jensen Denmark sterling silver sugar tongs in the Blossom pattern. The Blossom

Category

20th Century Unknown Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Bon Bon Tongs, with Monogram
Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Bon Bon Tongs, with Monogram

Gorham Versailles Sterling Silver Bon Bon Tongs, with Monogram

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Gorham Versailles sterling silver Bon Bon Tongs. Monogram appears to be EKJ Measures

Category

20th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Mythologique Sterling Silver Bon Bon Tongs, With Monogram
Gorham Mythologique Sterling Silver Bon Bon Tongs, With Monogram

Gorham Mythologique Sterling Silver Bon Bon Tongs, With Monogram

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Gorham Mythologique sterling silver Bon Bon Tongs. Mythologique is a multiple motif pattern

Category

20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Sugar Bowl with Sugar Tongs Hallmarked, Austria, circa 1840
Silver Sugar Bowl with Sugar Tongs Hallmarked, Austria, circa 1840

Silver Sugar Bowl with Sugar Tongs Hallmarked, Austria, circa 1840

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Superb silver Biedermeier sugar bowl with matching sugar tongs from Austria, circa 1840. Made out

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

A rare pair of George III Serving Tongs, Dublin, 1791, Benjamin Tait

A rare pair of George III Serving Tongs, Dublin, 1791, Benjamin Tait

Located in London, GB

The Tongs are of an unusual wide waisted form and the arms are decorated with reeding. The arched

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Serving Pieces

Imperial Russian Silver and Enamel Sugar Bowl & Tongs, circa 1910
Imperial Russian Silver and Enamel Sugar Bowl & Tongs, circa 1910

Imperial Russian Silver and Enamel Sugar Bowl & Tongs, circa 1910

By Grigory Spitnev

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel sugar bowl and

Category

20th Century Russian Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Antique Art Nouveau Claw Tongs
Antique Art Nouveau Claw Tongs

Antique Art Nouveau Claw Tongs

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Antique sterling silver tongs. No monogram. Large serving tongs with art nouveau style flower

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

c. 1825-28 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by Pelletreau, Bennett & Cook
c. 1825-28 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by Pelletreau, Bennett & Cook

c. 1825-28 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by Pelletreau, Bennett & Cook

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1825-28 coin silver sugar tongs, New York & Charleston. Shell end, sheaf of wheat motif large

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

James Fenton Birmingham Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons and Sugar Tongs Set
James Fenton Birmingham Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons and Sugar Tongs Set

James Fenton Birmingham Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons and Sugar Tongs Set

By James Fenton Birmingham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

James Fenton Birmingham sterling silver coffee spoons and sugar tongs set. Marking: spoons- JF

Category

Antique 1890s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Salad Tongs by Micheal Graves for  Swid Powell and Reed & Barton
Silver Salad Tongs by Micheal Graves for  Swid Powell and Reed & Barton

Silver Salad Tongs by Micheal Graves for Swid Powell and Reed & Barton

By Swid Powell, Michael Graves (b.1934)

Located in Oakland, CA

Memphis style silver plate salad tongs designed by architect, industrial designer and educator

Category

1990s American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver, Silver Plate

Antique 19th Century Rare Indian P Orr & Sons Solid Silver Spoons & Tongs Madras
Antique 19th Century Rare Indian P Orr & Sons Solid Silver Spoons & Tongs Madras

Antique 19th Century Rare Indian P Orr & Sons Solid Silver Spoons & Tongs Madras

By P. Orr & Sons

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

tongs, beautifully chased and decorated depicting Hindu gods and goddesses. The silver features an

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Sugar Bowl & Tongs, circa 1910
Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Sugar Bowl & Tongs, circa 1910

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver and Enamel Sugar Bowl & Tongs, circa 1910

By Grigory Spitnev

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Imperial Russian solid silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel sugar bowl and

Category

20th Century Russian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Chaffing Dish Tongs 1960s, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Chaffing Dish Tongs 1960s, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Lino Sabattini Silver Plated Chaffing Dish Tongs 1960s, Italy

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic, Lino Sabattini, silver plated chaffing dish with tongs, made

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of George III Chop/Aspargaus Tongs

A pair of George III Chop/Aspargaus Tongs

By William Eley & William Fearn, William Fearn

Located in London, GB

The Tongs are made in the "Hourglass" Pattern and are engraved with a contemporary Crest

Category

Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

A pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1770

A pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1770

Located in London, GB

A pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1770 by William Harrison The arms of

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Serving Pieces

Carl Auböck Walnut Sugar Pot with Nickel-Plated Brass Rope Bound Handle & Tongs
Carl Auböck Walnut Sugar Pot with Nickel-Plated Brass Rope Bound Handle & Tongs

Carl Auböck Walnut Sugar Pot with Nickel-Plated Brass Rope Bound Handle & Tongs

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in London, GB

A sumptuously tactile vessel with a rope bound carrying handle and accompanying tongs. The body of

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Nickel

A pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1770

A pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1770

By Thomas Alcock

Located in London, GB

The Tongs have shell grips and the arms are pierced and chased with foliate motifs and scroll work

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Serving Pieces

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Ice Cooler Bucket with Tongs Scandinavian, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Ice Cooler Bucket with Tongs Scandinavian, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Ice Cooler Bucket with Tongs Scandinavian, 1960s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a gorgeous, teak ice bucket, made in Denmark, circa the 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 8.5" W x 7.5" D x 11" H.  

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Teak

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Lyre-Motif Serving or Asparagus Tongs
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Lyre-Motif Serving or Asparagus Tongs

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Lyre-Motif Serving or Asparagus Tongs

By Goodfellow & Sons

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Very fine heavy serving or asparagus tongs. Please note handsome "lyre" shape motif. Monogrammed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Heavy Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs William Hutton Sons Sheffield 1923
Heavy Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs William Hutton Sons Sheffield 1923

Heavy Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs William Hutton Sons Sheffield 1923

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs of Traditional Form, with unusual

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Tongs and Butter Boat by Mappin & Webb
1930s Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Tongs and Butter Boat by Mappin & Webb

1930s Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Tongs and Butter Boat by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, London

asparagus dish, features serving tongs, a butter boat and a draining rack, all fitted on a shaped border

Category

Vintage 1930s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

A rare pair of George III Sprung Serving Tongs made by John Buckett.
A rare pair of George III Sprung Serving Tongs made by John Buckett.

A rare pair of George III Sprung Serving Tongs made by John Buckett.

Located in London, GB

The Serving Tongs are of the rare sprung variety and are decorated with beaded borders. The outer

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Antique George V
Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Antique George V

Sterling Silver Asparagus Dish, Antique George V

By William Hutton & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

a pair of associate hallmarked sterling silver asparagus serving tongs. The elongated rectangular

Category

Vintage 1920s English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver Serving Tongs - Antique Edwardian
Pair of Sterling Silver Serving Tongs - Antique Edwardian

Pair of Sterling Silver Serving Tongs - Antique Edwardian

By Fattorini & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver serving tongs; an addition to our

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Exquisite Mario Buccellatti Italy Sterling Silver Serving Tongs Grand Imperiale
Exquisite Mario Buccellatti Italy Sterling Silver Serving Tongs Grand Imperiale

Exquisite Mario Buccellatti Italy Sterling Silver Serving Tongs Grand Imperiale

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Tustin, CA

Elegant, "Grand Imperiale" pattern, handmade estate sterling silver serving tongs or pasta serving

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Large Ice Serving Tongs
Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Large Ice Serving Tongs

Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Large Ice Serving Tongs

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Gorham Imperial Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Large Ice Serving Tongs This very rare set of ice

Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970
Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970

Lino Sabattini Serving Bowl & Tongs, circa 1970

By Lino Sabattini

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Lino Sabattini silver plated serving bowl & tongs, circa 1970. This set retains the original boxes

Category

20th Century Italian Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver sugar tongs with trim
Silver sugar tongs with trim

Silver sugar tongs with trim

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver sugar tongs with grooves. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Tête Minerve

Category

Antique 19th Century European Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Georgian Era Sterling Silver Tea Tongs/Sugar Nips
Georgian Era Sterling Silver Tea Tongs/Sugar Nips

Georgian Era Sterling Silver Tea Tongs/Sugar Nips

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Georgian Era sterling silver Tea Tongs or Sugar Nips. The scissor shaped Tea Tongs/Sugar Nips were

Category

Antique 18th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, Antique George V
Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, Antique George V

Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, Antique George V

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

asparagus tongs - boxed; an addition to our silver dining collection. This exceptional antique George V

Category

Vintage 1930s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Royal Danish International Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
Royal Danish International Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs

Royal Danish International Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs

By International Sterling

Located in Washington Depot, CT

International sterling silver 4" sugar tongs in Royal Danish pattern. Marked: USA ROYAL DANISH

Category

Mid-20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Japanese Sterling Silver Sugar/Ice Tongs
Gorham Japanese Sterling Silver Sugar/Ice Tongs

Gorham Japanese Sterling Silver Sugar/Ice Tongs

By Gorham

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Gorham sterling silver sugar/ice tongs in the 1875 Japanese pattern. Marked: lion anchor G

Category

20th Century American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wave Edge Asparagus Tongs with Monogram
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wave Edge Asparagus Tongs with Monogram

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wave Edge Asparagus Tongs with Monogram

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver asparagus tong servers by Tiffany & Co in the Wave Edge pattern. Monogram appears

Category

20th Century Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Saint Dunstan Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
Tiffany & Co. Saint Dunstan Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs

Tiffany & Co. Saint Dunstan Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Saint Dunstan sterling silver asparagus tongs by Tiffany & Co. These sterling silver asparagus

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs/Nips
Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs/Nips

Georg Jensen Denmark Acorn Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs/Nips

By Georg Jensen

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar tongs/nips in the Acorn pattern. Marked: STERLING DENMARK GJ 935

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Silver Serving Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of silver serving tongs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct silver serving tongs — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Silver serving tongs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau and Art Deco silver serving tongs are consistently popular styles. Silver serving tongs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Gorham and Buccellati are consistently popular.

How Much are Silver Serving Tongs?

Prices for silver serving tongs start at $65 and top out at $7,995 with the average selling for $540.

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.

Questions About Silver Serving Tongs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much a silver serving spoon is worth would depend on if it is made of pure sterling silver or is silver plated. A great way to differentiate between the two is to look for a mark that identifies objects that are made of sterling silver. Sterling silverware made in the United States after roughly the 1850s will carry a marking: either “Sterling” or “925.” Silver-plated spoons can be worth up to $15 and a sterling silver spoon is worth more. Find a collection of antique and vintage silverware on 1stDibs.