Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner 12 Flatware Set 86 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 86 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner 12 Flatware Set 89 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 89 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 Service 296 Pc
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware set - 296 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 52 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 9 1/4" 12 forks, three-tine, 7 5/8" 12 salad forks, 3-tine, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" One gravy ladle, 7 1/8" One serving spoon, 7 7/8" One cold meat fork, 8 1/2" One su...
Sterling Silver
Rattail by Arthur Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pieces Rat Tail
By Arthur J. Stone
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Rattail by Arthur Stone sterling silver Flatware set, 77 pieces (including Queen Anne Williamsburg Dinner knives).
Sterling Silver
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 36 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne-Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set 52 Pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne-williamsburg by stieff sterling silver flatware set of 41 Pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner 18 Flatware Set 150 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver dinner flatware set of 150 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 33 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne- Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 33 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set includes: Six knives, 9 1/4" Six forks (three-tine) 7 3/4" Six salad forks (three-tine) 6 1/2" Six teaspoons, 5 3...
Sterling Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 56 pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne- Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 56 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Dinner 40 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
The pistol grip handles on the knives are especially wonderful in this pattern. Dinner Size Queen Anne-Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner 12 Flatware Set 110 Pc
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large Queen Anne-williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 110 Pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Rat Tail
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne-Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Queen Anne-Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set of 89 pieces.
Sterling Silver
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Queen Anne Williamsburg by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Dinner 74 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size queen Anne-Williamsburg by Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 74 pieces.
Sterling Silver
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
Extensive Augarten Porcelain Dinner, Coffee and Tea Service, circa 1935
Located in New York, NY
Special commission from the factory for the Brucknerstift St. Florian, a seminary located on the outskirts of Vienna. Blue crowned Bindenshield and Wien Mark, iron-red printed hash m...
Porcelain
$39,750 / set
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Persian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 24 Service 147 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Persian originated in 1872 when exotic lands were all in vogue (Japanese, Egyptian, Persian). It is absolutely striking with its ornate design. It is a beautiful example of the silve...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Silver Gilt Dessert Service, circa 1910
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
One large compote, one medium sized compote, pair of low compotes, 12 plates.
Silver
$54,331 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Persian by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set of Service 92 Pieces
By Edward C. Moore, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Persian by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set of 92 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner knives, 9 1/4" 12 Dinner forks, 8" 12 Luncheon/dessert forks, 7 1/8" ...
Sterling Silver
$49,900 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Wave Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 259 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wav...
Sterling Silver
Assembled Copeland and Garrett Part Dinner Service, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
UPDATE: SOLD 12 dinner plates, 10 soup plates, one well-and-tree platter. Each piece transfer-printed in blue with panels of classical figures and vases, comprising: a soup tureen an...
Porcelain
$59,500 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Lap Over Edge by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Acid Etched
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Incredible museum quality Lap Over Edge by Tiffany & Co., circa 1880, acid etched and engraved sterling silver flatware set, 128 pieces. This set features varying Japanesque aestheti...
Sterling Silver
$26,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
King Richard by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 179 Pcs
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Named for King Richard I of England. Described as truly a royal pattern with regal dignity drawn from the romantic background of the pomp and pageantry of Richard the Lion-hearted an...
Sterling Silver
$27,500 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Albany by Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 156 Pieces
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 241 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and jewellery. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmans...
Sterling Silver
$9,500 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 51 Pcs
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large and heavy Williamsburg Shell by Stieff sterling silver dinner flatware set - 51 pieces. Wonderful Pistol-grip Handles! This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner fo...
Sterling Silver
$7,900 / set
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Queen Anne by Cooper Bros England Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 48 Pieces
By Samuel Peace, Cooper Brothers & Sons
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional Queen Anne by Cooper Bros England sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: Six dinner size knives, 9 5/8" Six dinner size forks, 7 3/4" Six luncheon ...
Sterling Silver
$8,800 / set
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Williamsburg Shell by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Dinner Service 44 Pc
By Kirk Silver Company, The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive dinner size Williamsburg Shell by Stieff sterling silver flatware set of 44 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, pistol grip, 9 3/4" 8 dinner size forks, 7 1/...
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.