William and Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 96 Pcs Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
William and Mary by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 96 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner size knives, blunt, 9 1/2", 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8", 12 salad forks, 6", 12 teaspo...
Sterling Silver
Athene by Amston Vermeil Gold Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 171 pc Dinner
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner and Luncheon size Athene by Amston Gold Vermeil Sterling silver Flatware set for 12 - 171 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Smithsonian by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 59 pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Dinner Size Smithsonian by Stieff sterling silver Flatware set - 59 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Repousse pattern, first crafted in 1828, features an intricate floral design along its entire stem and handle. Dinner Size Repousse by Kirk sterling silver Flatware set, 53 pie...
Sterling Silver
Della Robbia by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 pieces Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner and Luncheon Size Della Robbia by Alvin, circa 1922, sterling Silver flatware set - 87 pieces (including many scarce pieces).
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Repousse pattern, first crafted in 1828, features an intricate floral design along its entire stem and handle. Dinner Size Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver flatware set -...
Sterling Silver
Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 109 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner & Luncheon Chatham by Durgin, c1915, sterling silver flatware set - 109 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Service Set Dinner Size, 48 Pieces
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Onslow by Tuttle sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 48 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Ecstasy by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 pcs Dinner Size
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Ecstasy by Amston c1951 Sterling silver Flatware set with a sweeping floral design, 40 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Smithsonian by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size Smithsonian by Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 50 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Adam by National Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 102 Pieces Dinner
By National Silver Company 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner size Adam by National circa 1917 sterling silver flatware set of 102 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Ecstasy by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 pcs Dinner Size
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Ecstasy by Amston c1951 Sterling silver Flatware set with a sweeping floral design, 41 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner "S" Mono
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 dinner size knives (silver plate blunt blades) 10", 12 dinner size forks 7 5/8", 12 regular knives (silver plate blunt blades) 8 5/8", 12 regular forks 7", 12 salad forks 5 7/8",...
Sterling Silver
Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 132 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental dinner & Luncheon Chatham by Durgin sterling silver flatware set - 132 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Plata by Georg Jensen Stainless Flatware Set 12 Service Modern 72 pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Plata" by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Modern Flatware set - 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 8 3/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7...
Stainless Steel
Hannah Hull by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 113 pcs Dinner
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
The unadorned Hannah Hull pattern, known for its simple, clean lines, was inspired by old colonial design and was first introduced by Tuttle in 1927. Monumental Dinner and Luncheon s...
Sterling Silver
French Scroll by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size French scroll by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 36 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 Pieces Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chased Romantique by Alvin dinner size sterling silver flatware set, 51 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 98 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner and lunch size Romantique by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 98 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Raleigh Gold by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Dinner 49 pcs
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Raleigh Gold by Alvin Sterling Silver flatware set - 49 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 38 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chased Romantique by Alvin sterling silver flatware set of 38 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner knives, 9 5/8", eight dinner forks, 7 7/8", eight salad forks, 6 5/8", eigh...
Sterling Silver
Majestic Gold by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner Size 72 Pcs
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Dinner Size Majestic Gold by Alvin multi-motif floral Sterling Silver Flatware set - 72 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Valenciennes by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 62 pcs Dinner
By Manchester Silver Co. & S. S.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Dinner Size Valenciennes by Manchester Sterling Silver flatware set - 62 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Mastercraft by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 PC C Mono Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner Size Mastercraft by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware set - 48 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Ecstasy by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 31 pcs Dinner Size
By Amston Silver Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Ecstasy by Amston c1951 Sterling silver Flatware set with a sweeping floral design, 31 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Hampton by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 116 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large dinner size Hampton by Alvin circa 1910 sterling silver flatware set, 116 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Shenandoah by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 Pieces Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shenandoah by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 64 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 10", 10 dinner forks, 7 1/2", 12 salad forks, 5 7/8", 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8", 12...
Sterling Silver
Chased Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 91 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size chased Romanesque by Alvin sterling silver Flatware set, 91 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Prince Eugene Gold by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Dinner 85 pc
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner & Luncheon Size Prince Eugene Gold by Alvin Sterling Silver flatware set - 85 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Romantique by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 90 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Romantique by Alvin sterling silver flatware set - 90 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Prince Eugene by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 49 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Prince Eugene by Alvin sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Chapel Bells by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 79 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size chapel bells by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. this set includes 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 tea...
Sterling Silver
Princess Patricia by Durg Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 90 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Princess Patricia by Durgin / Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 90 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Bridal Bouquet by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size bridal bouquet by Alvin repousse sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Prince Eugene by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Prince Eugene by Alvin sterling silver flatware set of 40 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 34 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1, Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large & heavy Williamsburg Shell by Stieff sterling silver dinner flatware set - 34 Pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner knives, pistol handle, 9 3/4" 8 dinner forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad ...
Sterling Silver
Chapel Bells by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Chapel Bells by Alvin sterling silver flatware set - 63 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Prince Eugene by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous dinner size Prince Eugene by Alvin sterling silver Flatware set, 76 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company, The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff sterling silver Flatware set, 35 pieces. Great starter set!
Sterling Silver
Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner Service 74 Pcs
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chateau Rose by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 74 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner knives, 9 1/2", eight dinner forks, 7 7/8", eight luncheon knives, 8 7/8", eight l...
Sterling Silver
Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 64 Pcs Dinner
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chateau rose by Alvin sterling silver flatware set, 64 pieces. This set includes: eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2", eight dinner size forks, 7 7/8", eight salad forks, 6 1/2", e...
Sterling Silver
La Salle by Dominick and Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 63 Pcs
By Dominick and Haff Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely La Salle by Dominick and Haff sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4" 12 salad forks, w/bar, 6 1/4" 12 t...
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 14.5" under plates made by C. J. Vander circa 2000
By C.J. Vander
Located in London, London
Made in London circa 2000 by C. J. Vander, this handsome set of 12 Silver Plate Underplates, feature a decorative border and a plain centre. Each underplate measures a large 14.5"(...
Sterling Silver
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Dinner Service 44 Pc
By The Stieff Co. 1, Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive dinner size Williamsburg Shell by Stieff sterling silver flatware set of 44 pieces.
Sterling Silver
$21,728 / set
Antique Set of Three Sterling Silver Dinner Plates
By Thomas Heming
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of three antique Georgian English sterling silver dinner plates/second course dishes, an addition to our range of collectable dining silverwar...
Sterling Silver
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 81 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
ROYAL DANISH BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver DINNER & LUNCH Flatware set - 81 Pieces.
Sterling Silver
Renaissance by Plasait Orfevres Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 72pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Renaissance by Plasait Orfevres (French) sterling silver flatware set, 72 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Worthington Gold by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner Size Worthington Gold Accent by Kirk-Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 35 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service
By Dominick & Haff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Rattail antique by Dominick and Haff sterling silver flatware set - 138 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 7/8" 12 dinner size forks, 3-tine, 7 3/4" 12 ...
Sterling Silver
German Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 Dinner 170 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding monumental Sterling Silver German flatware set with timeless design - 170 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Kings / Queens English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 82 Pieces Dinner
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Early assembled Dinner Size Kings / Queens classic shell motif English sterling silver and silverplate (as notated) Flatware set, 82 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
This Harlequin mixed sterling silver flatware set is a sophisticated and elegant choice for any dining table.
Sterling Silver
Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 pieces Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Cypress by Georg Jensen sterling silver Flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, long handle, 8 7/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Sal...
Sterling Silver
Seville by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 49 Pieces Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite dinner size Seville by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 49 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Gorham Plain Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 155 pieces Fitted Box Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental rare Gorham-Plain by Gorham sterling silver dinner and luncheon size flatware set - 155 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Round English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner 126 pieces
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible Round English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware set, 126 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 8" (very heavy, 2.5ozt) 1...
Sterling Silver
Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 53 pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham sterling silver with gold accent Flatware set - 53 pieces.
Sterling Silver
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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