Grande Baroque Gold Accent by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware for 12 Set 54 Pcs
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 regular knives, 8 7/8" 12 regular forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6 1/4" 1 pierced serving spoon, 8 3/8" 1 serving spoon, 8 5/8" 1 cold meat...
Sterling Silver
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives with blunt stainless blades, 9 1/2" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Place Soup Spoons...
Sterling Silver
Winthrop by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 65 pcs Dinner E Mono
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 6 Dinner Size Knives w/blunt stainless blades, 10 3/8" 6 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 6 Regular Knives w/blunt stainless blades, 9 1/4" 6 Regular/Dessert Forks, 6 3...
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 130 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 1/2" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Regular Knives, 8 5/8" 12 Regular Forks, 7 1/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons,...
Sterling Silver
Radiant by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 119 pieces Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Banquet Dinner Knives, circa 1900 with Joseph Roger blades, 10 3/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 6...
Sterling Silver
Borgia by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 pcs Dinner
By Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 6 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4" 6 Dinner Forks, 8 1/4" 6 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 6 Place Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" 6 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6" 1 Sugar Spoon, shell, 5" 1 F...
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set For 18 Service 133 Pcs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 18 DINNER SIZE KNIVES, 9 1/2" 18 DINNER SIZE FORKS, 7 1/2" 18 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/4" 18 TEASPOONS, 5 7/8" 18 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6 1/4" 18 FLAT HANDLE BUTTER SPREADER...
Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 102 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 7 1/4" 12 Cocktail Forks, 6" 12 Boui...
Sterling Silver
Gazelle by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 71 pc Mid-Century Modern
By Frigast
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Knives, 8" 8 Dinner Forks, 8 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 7" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/4" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/4" 8 Flat Handle Butter spreaders, 6" 8 Demitasse Spoo...
Sterling Silver
Versailles by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 70 pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives w/French stainless blades, 9 7/8" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 3/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7" ...
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 100 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 8 7/8" Eight forks, 7" Eight salad forks, 6 1/4" Eight teaspoons, 5 5/8" Eight cream soup spoons, 6" Eight flat handle butter spreaders, 5 3/4" Eigh...
Sterling Silver
Empire by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 79 Pieces Vintage Chest
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Six bouillon soup spoons, 5 3/8". Six serving spoons, 8 1/4". One gold washed sugar spoon, 5 3/4".
Sterling Silver
"Danish" by Christian Heise Silver Dinner Flatware Set of 106 Handmade Pieces
By Christian F. Heise 2
Located in Big Bend, WI
One gravy ladle, 7 3/8". Two serving spoons, 8 1/4". One sugar spoon, 5 1/2". One hollow handle master butter, 7 1/2".
Sterling Silver
Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 94 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Hollow Handle Butte...
Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 80 pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Regular Knives w/blunt stainless blades, 9 3/8" 12 Regular Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 4-tine, 6 7/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Gumbo Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" 12 Flat H...
Sterling Silver
Esplanade Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 91 pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Regular Knives, 8 7/8" 12 Regular Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons (new style), 6 5/8" 12 Hollow Handle Butter Spread...
Sterling Silver
Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 129 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Regular Knives, 9 1/4" 12 Regular Forks, 7 1/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 C...
Sterling Silver
Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 109 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 8 dinner size forks, 8" 8 regular knives, 8 3/4" 8 regular forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/8" 8 small teaspoons, 5 1/2" 8 fl...
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 94 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 8 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/4" 8 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" 8 place soup spoons, 6 3/4" 8 flat ...
Sterling Silver
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 Pcs Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 1 Pierced Serving Spoon, 8 1/2"...
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Dinner Knives, 9 5/8" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 8 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6" 1 Gravy Ladle, 7" 1 Serv...
Sterling Silver
Juliana by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 143 Pieces Dinner & Lunch
By Watson Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10 1/2" 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8" 12 regular knives, 9" 12 regular forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 place soup s...
Sterling Silver
Old French by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
This service includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, modern blades, 9 3/4" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 8 Salad Forks, with heart, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 8 Fl...
Sterling Silver
Federal Cotillion by Fr. Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 74 Pc Dinner
By Frank Smith Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/8" 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, paddle, 6" 1 grav...
Sterling Silver
Funkis AKA Pattern 29 by Evald Nielsen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 8 3/8", 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4", 12 regular knives, 8", 12 salad forks, 6 5/8", 12 teaspoons, 6", 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6 1/2",...
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 95 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
8 DINNER SIZE KNIVES 9 5/8", 8 DINNER SIZE FORKS 7 3/4", 8 LUNCHEON KNIVES 8 7/8", 8 LUNCHEON FORKS 7 1/4", 8 SALAD FORKS 6 1/4", 8 TEASPOONS 5 7/8", 8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS ...
Sterling Silver
Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 24 Service, 188 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 24 knives, 8 3/4" 24 forks, 7 1/8" 24 salad forks, 6 1/2" 24 teaspoons, 6" 24 cream soup spoons, 6 1/2" 24 cocktail forks, 5 3/8" 24 flat handle butter spreaders,...
Sterling Silver
Esplanade by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 place soup spoons, 6 3/4" 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6" 12 cocktail forks, 5...
Sterling Silver
Chippendale by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 5/8", 12 teaspoons, 6 1/8", 12 place soup spoons, 6 3/4", one gravy ladle, 6 3/4", one serving spoon...
Sterling Silver
German Silverplated Flatware Set by Carl Eickhorn Solingen 102 Pc Dinner Service
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10 1/4" 12 dinner size forks, 8 1/4" 11 luncheon knives, 8 1/2" 11 luncheon forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 3-tine, 6" 12 small teaspoons, 5 ...
Silver Plate
Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 5/8" 8 salad forks, 7" 8 teaspoons, 6 1/4" 8 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 7/8" 1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4" 1 serving spoon, 8 3/8" 1 pierce...
Sterling Silver
Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pcs Dinner
By Wallace Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 3/4", eight dinner size forks, 7 1/2", eight salad forks, 6 3/8", eight teaspoons, 6", one gravy ladle, 6", one serving spoon, 8 ...
Sterling Silver
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner, 51-Pcs
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight dinner knives 9 5/8", eight dinner forks 7 5/8", eight salad forks 6 1/4", eight teaspoons 5 7/8", eight flat handle butter spreaders 6", one gravy ladle 6 3/4", two serving...
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 91-Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 9", 12 forks 7 1/2", 12 salad forks 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons 6 1/8", 12 cream soup spoons 6 1/8", 12 hollow handle butter spreaders 6 1/2", 12 cocktail forks 5 7/8", one...
Sterling Silver
Silver Plate Shell Sugar Bowl with Spoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted silver-plated sugar bowl with its original attached spoon, thoughtfully designed to combine elegance with everyday functionality.
Silver Plate
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 36 Pcs Mid Century Mod
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 knives, 9 3/8" 8 forks, 7 1/2" 8 salad forks, 7 1/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4" 1 cold meat fork, 8 5/8" 1 sugar spoon, 6 1/4" 1 hollow ha...
Sterling Silver
Flemish by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 118 pieces Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Regular Knives, 9 1/4" 12 Regular Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Gumbo So...
Sterling Silver
Cascade by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set of 38 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
One cold meat fork, 7 3/4". One sugar spoon, 5 7/8". One flat handle butter spreader, 6 7/8".
Sterling Silver
Adam by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 156 Pieces Dinner
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Regular/Dessert Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 6" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 12 Gumbo Soup Spoo...
Sterling Silver
Golden Wheat by Unknown Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Dinner Set 106 piece
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 21 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 3/8" 12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 7/8...
Sterling Silver
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 65 Pieces
By International Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9" 8 FORKS, 7 1/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/8" 8 TEASPOONS, 6 1/8" 8 PLACE SOUP SPOONS, 6 3/4" 8 HOLLOW HANDLE ALL-STERLING BUTTER SPREADERS, ALL-STERLING, 6"...
Sterling Silver
Salem by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 123 pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Regular Knives w/stainless French blades, 9 1/4" 12 Regular Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6" 12 ...
Sterling Silver
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 81 pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 12 Hollow Handle Butter Sprea...
Sterling Silver
Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 71 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives w/ French stainless blades, 10 1/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Salad Forks, 4-tine, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8...
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives w/ French stainless blades, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4" 1 Gravy Ladle...
Sterling Silver
Irish Rib by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 8 Set 80 pcs
By James Robinson 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Dinner Knives, pistol grip, 9 1/2" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 3/8" 8 Luncheon/Salad Forks, 7" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 8 H...
Sterling Silver
German Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 Dinner 170 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 1/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4" 12 luncheon/dessert knives, 7 3/4" 12 luncheon/dessert forks, 6 5/8" 12 salad forks, 6 7/8" 12 small teaspoons, 5...
Sterling Silver
Silverplate Sugar or Condiment Bowl with Spoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple, yet sophisticated Sugar or Condiment bowl with spoon. The piece is very elegant and when polished, a true winner.
Silver Plate
Rocaille by Saint Medard Argenterie French Silverplate Flatware Set Dinner 145pc
By Saint Médard
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Large Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/2" 12 Luncheon Knives, 8 1/2" 12 Luncheon Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 3-tine, 5 7/8" 12 Teaspoons...
Silver Plate
Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Large Banquet Knives, blunt, 10 3/4" 8 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 3/4" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 8 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4" 8 Place Soup Spoons, ...
Sterling Silver
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives with French stainless blades, 9 1/2" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 8 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 6 3/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Place Soup Spoons, 6 5/8"...
Sterling Silver
Palladio Fiddle Thread Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 140 pcs Dinner Italian
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Large Dinner Size Knives, blunt, 9 7/8" 12 Large Dinner Size Forks, heavy 3 ozt each, 8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 24 Teaspoons, heavy, 6 3/8" 12 Place Soup Spoon...
Sterling Silver
Pendant of Fruit by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 89 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 8 Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 3/8" 8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 7/8" 8 Cocktail Forks...
Sterling Silver
Chippendale by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 Pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 3/4" ...
Sterling Silver
Grecian by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 58 Pieces Rare Figural
By Frank Whiting
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 12 dinner knives, bone handle, 9 5/8" (not whiting) 12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 12 luncheon/dessert forks, 7" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 large dinner/ serving s...
Sterling Silver
Queen Elizabeth I by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 49 pc New Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 6 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 6 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8" 6 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 6 Teaspoons, 6" 6 Melon/Fruit Spoons, 6" (unusual) 6 Breakfast Forks, 6 3/8" (unusu...
Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 222 pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: 24 Regular Knives w/blunt stainless blades, 9 3/8" 24 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8" 24 Regular/Dessert Forks, 7" 24 Salad Forks, 4-tine, 6 7/8" 24 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 24 Pla...
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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