Tankards
Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1870s Russian Barware
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Barware
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century British Barware
Pewter
Antique 1780s British George III Barware
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Barware
Pearlware, Pottery
Antique 19th Century Victorian Barware
Silver Plate
Antique 1890s Swedish Barware
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Barware
Creamware, Pottery
Antique 1790s Chinese Barware
Porcelain
Antique 1820s British Glass
Blown Glass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Pitchers
Copper, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Pitchers
Birch, Burl
Antique Late 17th Century English George III Barware
Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1840s Other Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 1780s English Georgian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 17th Century German Barware
Silver
Antique 1760s British Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1860s British Victorian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pitchers
Silver
Antique 18th Century English George III Glass
Glass
Vintage 1930s British Barware
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Barware
Porcelain
Antique 18th Century German George III Pitchers
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain
Porcelain
2010s Italian Medieval Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Scottish Glass
Glass
Antique 1820s English George IV Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Barware
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s Glass
Milk Glass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique 1810s British George III Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pitchers
Silver
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Pitchers
Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1830s British Barware
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Sterling Silver
Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Early 1700s British Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s English George IV Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique 1820s English Queen Anne Sheffield and Silverplate
Gold, Silver Plate
Antique Early 1700s English Sterling Silver
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s German Folk Art Jars
Metal
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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 tankards used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tankards were widely used for drinking ales. They were widely used in Germany, Great Britain and in the Scandinavian countries. Metal tankards generally had a glass bottom, and legend has it, this was designed as a way to avoid conscription. If the drinker saw a coin in the bottom of the glass, they would refuse the drink, thus avoiding conscription. You’ll find a variety of tankards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a German tankard called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A German tankard is called a stein. The word is a shortened form of the German word Steinkrug, which means "stone jug." Many steins have hinged lids that help keep the beer inside fresh between sips. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage steins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few different stories around why tankards have glass bottoms. One is that it’s to let the drinker better inspect their drink and its clarity. Another is that it allowed them to see whether a bar fight was about to happen, even when they were sipping. Browse a range of antique and contemporary tankards on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Before ceramics were common for household goods, pewter was the material of choice for tankards. The earliest pewter tankards date back to the mid-17th century. Pewter was a practical choice, especially for pubs, because it was durable and inexpensive. It was also very easy to care for, in fact, dented mugs can even be reshaped. It should be noted that older pewter was made using lead, which is poisonous, but today’s pewter is lead-free. Shop a collection of tankards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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