Vintage And Antique Ceramics
Late 20th Century English Victorian Pitchers
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Japanese Early Victorian Ceramics
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Metal
Early 20th Century Industrial Serving Pieces
Metal
20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century English Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century British Country Ceramics
Ceramic
20th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Serving Pieces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Glass
Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Centerpieces
Crystal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Glass
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
20th Century English Modern Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
20th Century European More Dining and Entertaining
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Vintage 1960s French Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware
Copper
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art More Dining and Entertaining
Metal
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art More Dining and Entertaining
Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Serving Pieces
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Glass
Glass
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates
Earthenware
20th Century Egyptian Serving Bowls
Onyx
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Barware
Brass
Early 20th Century French Barware
Glass
20th Century Unknown Georgian Glass
Cut Glass
Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Glass
Brass
20th Century European Other Tableware
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Glass
Vintage 1970s French Barware
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Barware
Crystal
Vintage 1970s British Sterling Silver
Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Plastic
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Glass
Glass
20th Century Art Deco Barware
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Barware
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Vintage 1960s Belgian Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Centerpieces
Majolica
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Pitchers
Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Ceramic, Plastic
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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.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if ceramics are antique, you have two main options available. One approach is to conduct online research using trusted sources. By looking up the maker's mark, you can learn more about the company or artisan that produced the ceramics and get tips on how to date their pieces. Any ceramics that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You can also have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your pieces. Shop a diverse assortment of ceramics on 1stDibs.
- Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020
Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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