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19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray 1824
19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray 1824

19th Century Antique Sterling Silver Tea Tray 1824

By Robert Gainsford

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver tea tray, an addition

Category

Antique 1820s British Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Two-Handled Tea Tray
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Two-Handled Tea Tray

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Two-Handled Tea Tray

By Pearce & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver two-handled tea tray

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver On Crystal Tray By Dorothy Thorpe
Sterling Silver On Crystal Tray By Dorothy Thorpe

Sterling Silver On Crystal Tray By Dorothy Thorpe

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Textured crystal bowl/tray beautifully detailed with sterling silver by dorothy thorpe

Category

Vintage 1960s Serving Bowls

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Wood Galleried Tray
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Wood Galleried Tray

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Wood Galleried Tray

By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Victorian sterling silver gallery tray has a rectangular form. The hallmarked galleried border of the

Category

20th Century English Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Sterling Silver Ice Buckets & Trays Birminghm, England 2002
Set of 6 Sterling Silver Ice Buckets & Trays Birminghm, England 2002

Set of 6 Sterling Silver Ice Buckets & Trays Birminghm, England 2002

Located in London, GB

A set of 6 Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Ice Buckets and 6 Sterling Silver Two Handled Oval Serving

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Handmade Rattan and Sterling Silver Square Tray
Contemporary Handmade Rattan and Sterling Silver Square Tray

Contemporary Handmade Rattan and Sterling Silver Square Tray

Located in Toronto, ON

A contemporary rattan rectangular tray, perfect for napkins, with 925 sterling silver leaves and a

Category

2010s Portuguese Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jade Serving Tray with Sterling & Ivory Handles, circa 1920
Jade Serving Tray with Sterling & Ivory Handles, circa 1920

Jade Serving Tray with Sterling & Ivory Handles, circa 1920

Located in NYC, NY

, mounted on either end with turned ivory handles attached to the tray with silver (each impressed "STERLING

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Serving Pieces

Sterling Silver Vegetable dish plus tray Venetian Style
Sterling Silver Vegetable dish plus tray Venetian Style

Sterling Silver Vegetable dish plus tray Venetian Style

By Roberto Malagola

Located in VALENZA, IT

Oval vegetable dish with tray in sterling silver in the Venetian San Marco style. The vegetable

Category

Early 2000s Italian Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Tray 17.43 toz, Dated 1899
Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Tray 17.43 toz, Dated 1899

Antique Gorham Sterling Silver Tray 17.43 toz, Dated 1899

By Gorham CO.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Gorham tray offers sterling silver construction with rim having decorative trim, shaped

Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Handmade Rattan and Sterling Silver Large Utensil Tray
Contemporary Handmade Rattan and Sterling Silver Large Utensil Tray

Contemporary Handmade Rattan and Sterling Silver Large Utensil Tray

Located in Toronto, ON

A contemporary rattan rectangular utensil tray with 925 sterling silver leaves and a berry

Category

2010s Portuguese Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Large Sterling Silver Tray by Paul Storr 1826
Antique Large Sterling Silver Tray by Paul Storr 1826

Antique Large Sterling Silver Tray by Paul Storr 1826

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful English antique sterling silver tray, or serving dish, by the world famous

Category

Antique 1820s English Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Drinks/Tea Tray, Art Deco Style
Antique George V Sterling Silver Drinks/Tea Tray, Art Deco Style

Antique George V Sterling Silver Drinks/Tea Tray, Art Deco Style

By George Wish

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique George V sterling silver drinks tray has a plain rectangular form with cut

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Wonderful Large Art Deco Blossom Wallace Sterling Silver Round Tray Platter
Wonderful Large Art Deco Blossom Wallace Sterling Silver Round Tray Platter

Wonderful Large Art Deco Blossom Wallace Sterling Silver Round Tray Platter

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful large Art Deco blossom flower sterling silver round tray / platter by Wallace. Measures

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Circular Salver Tray Robert Harper London 1859
Antique English Sterling Silver Circular Salver Tray Robert Harper London 1859

Antique English Sterling Silver Circular Salver Tray Robert Harper London 1859

By Robert Harper

Located in Norwich, GB

Antique Victorian sterling silver salver, hallmarked in London by Robert Harper in 1859. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Vintage Art Deco Style English Sterling Silver Tray by Viner's Ltd
Vintage Art Deco Style English Sterling Silver Tray by Viner's Ltd

Vintage Art Deco Style English Sterling Silver Tray by Viner's Ltd

By Emile Viner

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver tray in the Art

Category

Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham American 1960 Gadroon Round Tray Pattern 345 in .925 Sterling Silver
Gorham American 1960 Gadroon Round Tray Pattern 345 in .925 Sterling Silver

Gorham American 1960 Gadroon Round Tray Pattern 345 in .925 Sterling Silver

By Gorham

Located in Miami, FL

large Gadroon model round tray crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, back in the 1960. Designed to

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bread Basket
Sterling Silver Bread Basket

Sterling Silver Bread Basket

By Reed & Barton

Located in Malibu, CA

Reed & Barton sterling silver bread basket. Graceful tapered oval sterling silver bread basket or

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Towle & Co. 1930 Art Deco Rectangular Bread Tray in .925 Sterling Silver
Towle & Co. 1930 Art Deco Rectangular Bread Tray in .925 Sterling Silver

Towle & Co. 1930 Art Deco Rectangular Bread Tray in .925 Sterling Silver

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Miami, FL

cushion shaped bread tray was nicely crafted with geometric patterns in solid sterling silver of .925/.999

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Fabulous Rocaille Sterling Tray
Fabulous Rocaille Sterling Tray

Fabulous Rocaille Sterling Tray

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1930s, .915 Fineness Silver, Spain. This marvelous tray features a Florentine motif decorated

Category

Vintage 1930s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Serving Pieces

Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set + Tray
Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set + Tray

Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set + Tray

By Odiot, Henin et Cie 1

Located in Wilmington, DE

sterling silver serving tray by French silversmith Henin – circa 1890s. The world of decorative arts has

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Massive Victorian Sterling Tray by Martin & Hall
Massive Victorian Sterling Tray by Martin & Hall

Massive Victorian Sterling Tray by Martin & Hall

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1896, Sterling, by Martin and Hall of Sheffield, England. This tray is an absolutely

Category

Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Tray
Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Tray

Super Collectable World Fair Chicago 1893 Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, large Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co

Category

Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

SAMUEL KIRK Castles of America Repouse Pattern Sterling Tray
SAMUEL KIRK Castles of America Repouse Pattern Sterling Tray

SAMUEL KIRK Castles of America Repouse Pattern Sterling Tray

Located in Litchfield, CT

This gorgeous circular sterling tray by Samuel Kirk and Sons is perfect as a centerpiece or plateau

Category

20th Century Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George III Silver Salver / Tray / Platter 1775 Georgian Solid Silver
Antique George III Silver Salver / Tray / Platter 1775 Georgian Solid Silver

Antique George III Silver Salver / Tray / Platter 1775 Georgian Solid Silver

By John Crouch

Located in London, GB

A beautiful antique Georgian round Silver Salver with a shaped beaded edge. The Salver is

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco silver drinks or tea tray
Art Deco silver drinks or tea tray

Art Deco silver drinks or tea tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

Good quality, two-handled, silver tray with stepped and shaped Art Deco styling and suitable for a

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Silver Tea or Drinks Tray, Sheffield, 1899 by Atkin Brothers
Victorian Silver Tea or Drinks Tray, Sheffield, 1899 by Atkin Brothers

Victorian Silver Tea or Drinks Tray, Sheffield, 1899 by Atkin Brothers

By Atkin Brothers

Located in Cornwall, GB

A very good quality silver tea or drinks tray of rectangular form. The border fluted with acanthus

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"
Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"

Vintage Alvin Sterling Silver J1011 Oval Bread Serving Tray Dish 241g 12"

By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Alvin sterling silver oval bread tray, number J1011, featuring an oval boat shape with rope

Category

Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Towle Silver Plate Punch Bowl Set with under Tray and Twelve Cups
Vintage Towle Silver Plate Punch Bowl Set with under Tray and Twelve Cups

Vintage Towle Silver Plate Punch Bowl Set with under Tray and Twelve Cups

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage punch bowl serving set by Towle offers silver plate construction with footed bowl having

Category

20th Century American Victorian Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tray / Tea Tray / Serving Tray 1804
Antique George III Sterling Silver Tray / Tea Tray / Serving Tray 1804

Antique George III Sterling Silver Tray / Tea Tray / Serving Tray 1804

By William Bennett

Located in London, GB

A classic antique Georgian solid Silver Tea Tray with an oval shape and decorated with a gadroon

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorgeous Sterling Silver Mounted & Mahogany Serving Tray
Gorgeous Sterling Silver Mounted & Mahogany Serving Tray

Gorgeous Sterling Silver Mounted & Mahogany Serving Tray

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very handsome sterling silver mounted mahogany gallery tray with neoclassical satinwood inlaid urn

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Neoclassical More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality
Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality

Keller - 8pc. Louis XVI 19th Century 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set, Museum Quality

By Gustave Keller Freres

Located in Wilmington, DE

Sterling Silver Serving Tray and 7 Anti-Tarnish Storage Wraps for Easy Storage - Circa 1890s. Gustave

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Tray 1960 Art Deco Style Drinks Serving
Sterling Silver Tray 1960 Art Deco Style Drinks Serving

Sterling Silver Tray 1960 Art Deco Style Drinks Serving

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, GB

An impressive solid Silver Serving Tray in an elongated rectangular form with two elegant sturdy

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Serving Tea Tray 1915 Bath Border
Antique Sterling Silver Serving Tea Tray 1915 Bath Border

Antique Sterling Silver Serving Tea Tray 1915 Bath Border

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A large Sterling Silver two handled serving Tray with a traditional bath border. The Tea Tray is

Category

Early 20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tétard Frères Art Deco  Sauce boat  on its matching tray
Tétard Frères Art Deco  Sauce boat  on its matching tray

Tétard Frères Art Deco Sauce boat on its matching tray

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Sauce boat on its Art Deco tray with tiered decoration. 1930s Minerva hallmark Goldsmith's mark

Category

Mid-20th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Oval Tray 1878 Tea Tray Serving Two Handled
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Oval Tray 1878 Tea Tray Serving Two Handled

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Oval Tray 1878 Tea Tray Serving Two Handled

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Antique Victorian solid silver two handled Serving Tea Tray with a classic oval form

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Oval Serving Tray
Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Oval Serving Tray

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Oval Serving Tray

Located in Houston, TX

Very fine sterling tray with oval shape having tapering and lobed sides. Reticulated open work on

Category

Antique 1890s American Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Tray 1800 Serving Tray / Tea Tray
Antique Georgian Silver Tray 1800 Serving Tray / Tea Tray

Antique Georgian Silver Tray 1800 Serving Tray / Tea Tray

By Hannam & Crouch

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique George III large solid silver tray with an oval form and two handles. The

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Oval Sterling Silver Tray 1886 Serving Tea Drinks
Antique Victorian Oval Sterling Silver Tray 1886 Serving Tea Drinks

Antique Victorian Oval Sterling Silver Tray 1886 Serving Tea Drinks

By Barnard Brothers

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Antique Victorian two handled Tray with an ornate engraving on the interior of the tray

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Frank Whiting C607 Sterling Silver Divided Serving Plate Tray Platter 594g
Frank Whiting C607 Sterling Silver Divided Serving Plate Tray Platter 594g

Frank Whiting C607 Sterling Silver Divided Serving Plate Tray Platter 594g

By Frank Whiting

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Frank M. Whiting number C607 six sectioned / divided shrimp, appetiser, cocktail serving

Category

Early 20th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Silver Serving Tray
Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Silver Serving Tray

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Silver Serving Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

. sterling silver marks including the date letter "T" dating this tray between 1891-1902. Measures: 19 3/4

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Oval Meat Dish Serving Platter Tray, 1806
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Oval Meat Dish Serving Platter Tray, 1806

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Oval Meat Dish Serving Platter Tray, 1806

By Burwash & Sibley

Located in London, GB

A superb Antique George III solid Silver Serving Platter. This impressive Platter has a classic

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Sterling Rim Serving, Pin Tray
Reed & Barton Sterling Rim Serving, Pin Tray

Reed & Barton Sterling Rim Serving, Pin Tray

By Reed & Barton

Located in New York, NY

Stylish tray manufactured by Reed & Barton with sterling rim and faux wood formica tray. This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Serving Tray by Tiffany & Co.
Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Serving Tray by Tiffany & Co.

Chrysanthemum Silver Gilt Serving Tray by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Chrysanthemum sterling silver gilt oval tray bears the hallmarks of superior craftsmanship that Tiffany & Co. is

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Spratling Silver Coffee / Chocolate Pot and Serving Tray
William Spratling Silver Coffee / Chocolate Pot and Serving Tray

William Spratling Silver Coffee / Chocolate Pot and Serving Tray

Located in New Orleans, LA

William Spratling Silver Coffee Pot and Serving Tray. The tray measures 9 inches long, 4 inches

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Serving Tray, Pedestal Feet with Sterling Inset Medallion
Tiffany Serving Tray, Pedestal Feet with Sterling Inset Medallion

Tiffany Serving Tray, Pedestal Feet with Sterling Inset Medallion

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely rosewood and silver plated oval shaped tray with solid sterling silver shield medallion

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Salver, Barker Ellis Silver Co, 1967
Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Salver, Barker Ellis Silver Co, 1967

Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Salver, Barker Ellis Silver Co, 1967

By Barker Ellis Silver Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

12.125” Sterling Silver Salver Serving tray produced in 1967 by the Barker Ellis Silver Company after the

Category

20th Century Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver-Plate and Faux Wood Serving Tray by Crescent Manufacturing Company
Silver-Plate and Faux Wood Serving Tray by Crescent Manufacturing Company

Silver-Plate and Faux Wood Serving Tray by Crescent Manufacturing Company

By Crescent Silverware 1

Located in New York, NY

Nice Art Deco serving tray with a silver-plate rim, and formica center. This is the large size

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres - 4pc. French (Gatsby Era) Art Deco 950 Sterling Tea Set + Tray
Tetard Freres - 4pc. French (Gatsby Era) Art Deco 950 Sterling Tea Set + Tray

Tetard Freres - 4pc. French (Gatsby Era) Art Deco 950 Sterling Tea Set + Tray

By Tetard Freres

Located in Wilmington, DE

anti-tarnish storage wrap for easy storage. The sturdy sterling silver serving tray measures 48 cm

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Large Serving Tray by Konoike, circa 1900
20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Large Serving Tray by Konoike, circa 1900

20th Century Japanese Solid Silver Large Serving Tray by Konoike, circa 1900

By Konoike

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century Japanese Meiji period, solid silver large serving tray. Exceptional and

Category

20th Century Japanese Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood and Silver Serving Tray
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood and Silver Serving Tray

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood and Silver Serving Tray

Located in Fayetteville, AR

features a sterling silver edge with a laurel motif. The tray is stamped with the French sterling silver

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grande Imperiale Buccellati Sterling Silver Tea Tray Magnificent
Grande Imperiale Buccellati Sterling Silver Tea Tray Magnificent

Grande Imperiale Buccellati Sterling Silver Tea Tray Magnificent

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceptional Grande Imperiale by Buccellati sterling silver Tea or Serving Tray. Measures 27 5/8” x

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Platters and Serveware

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Sterling Silver Serving Trays For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of sterling silver serving trays is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique sterling silver serving trays was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Find 145 antique and vintage sterling silver serving trays at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Sterling silver serving trays have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sterling silver serving trays to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Georgian and Art Nouveau sterling silver serving trays are of considerable interest. Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Cartier each produced beautiful sterling silver serving trays that are worth considering.

How Much are Sterling Silver Serving Trays?

Sterling silver serving trays can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $36,794.

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.