$6,640 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
everyday dining and festive occasions. FRENCH PROVINCIAL BY TOWLE sterling silver Flatware set, 50 pieces
Sterling Silver
$4,423 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware set - 24 pieces. Great starter set
Sterling Silver
$6,418 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
everyday dining and festive occasions. Beautiful FRENCH PROVINCIAL BY TOWLE sterling silver Flatware set
Sterling Silver
$2,929 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 25 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
everyday dining and festive occasions. FRENCH PROVINCIAL BY TOWLE sterling silver Flatware set, 25 pieces
Sterling Silver
$9,301 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 12 Vermeil
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
French provincial gold by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set is vermeil
Sterling Silver
$5,694 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
French Provincial by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 52 pieces. This set includes: Eight
Sterling Silver
$11,270 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 81 pcs Dinner
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
everyday dining and festive occasions. FRENCH PROVINCIAL BY TOWLE sterling silver DINNER SIZE Flatware set
Sterling Silver
$16,445 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 118 Pcs, Huge
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
everyday dining and festive occasions. French provincial by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 59
Sterling Silver
$8,093 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent conditio...
Sterling Silver
$6,006 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
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
$10,094 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 89 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 7/8", 12 forks 7 1/8", 12 salad forks 6 1/4", 12 teaspoons 6", 12 place soup spoons 6 5/8", 12 iced tea spoons 8", One gravy ladle 6 3/4", one serving spoon, 8 1/2",...
Sterling Silver
$4,324 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 8 7/8" Eight forks, 7 1/8" Eight salad Forks, 6 1/4" Eight teaspoons, 5 7/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condi...
Sterling Silver
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H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
everyday dining and festive occasions. French provincial by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 48
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
French Provincial by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 25 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
both everyday dining and festive occasions. French Provincial by Towle sterling silver Flatware set
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 69 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
both everyday dining and festive occasions. FRENCH PROVINCIAL BY TOWLE sterling silver Flatware set
Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 59 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
French Provincial by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 59 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 81 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
both everyday dining and festive occasions. French Provincial by Towle sterling silver dinner size
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 81 Pieces
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
French Provincial by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 81 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pcs
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused French Provincial by Towle Sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes
Sterling Silver
Sterling French Provincial Server
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver server in the French Provincial pattern by Towle Silversmiths
Sterling Silver
Vintage Anatolian Velvet Pillow Cases, Mid-20th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
They do not come with inserts but bags made to the size to accommodate insert materials. linen in the back zipper closure dry cleaning is recommended.
Metallic Thread
$640Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Crystal, Stainless Steel
$1,080 / item
H 70.87 in W 55.12 in D 0.2 in
Wool & Cashmere Throw Blanket with Fox Hem by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
A wool and cashmere throw blanket hemmed with natural Gold Cross Fox fur. Thanks to its front Prince of Wales design and its back, black and white, Pied de Poule design, livens up th...
Other
$5,402 / set
H 0.79 in W 0.79 in D 0.79 in
68-Piece Dinner Set - Wedgwood - Columbia Gold - Complete for 12
By Wedgwood
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dinner set, made by the English brand Wedgwood, from the Columbia Gold series. This service was produced by Wedgwood from 1964 to 1979. This complete set serves...
Porcelain
$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
$1,842Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 33 in D 1 in
Antique Scottish Landscape Oil Painting Dramatic Highland Loch & Bridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Bridge by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) signed with the artists pseudonym 'Graham Williams' oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 33 inches canvas: 20 x 30 inches prov...
Canvas, Oil
$73,910 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Renaissance by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 156 Pcs Herbst Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Renaissance by Tiffany & Co sterling silver Flatware set - 156 pieces. This multi-motif pattern was designed by Paulding Farmhan and was introduced in the year 1905. This set ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,056
H 31.5 in W 27.5 in
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR
Located in Ferndown, GB
FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR IN HARBOUR Description Good Condition canvas but very old with some browning in places (see picture). C...
Oil
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 119 Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service for 12 Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 119-piece dinner service features one...
Porcelain
$12,000 / set
H 9.85 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People. England, Early 20th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people, England, early 20th century. Complete for 12 people. A total of 130 pieces: 12 large knifes, 12 large forks and 12 large s...
Silver Plate
A 19th Century KPM Porcelain Plaque of Mary Magdalene
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautifully painted porcelain plaque in original giltwood frame. The image of Mary Magdalene after the original Italian artist, Pompeo Batoni. The measurements framed are 16 inch...
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique Persian Heriz Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Heriz rug from the early 20th century. Measures: 11' 8" x 14' 5"
Wool
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes. This sofa is decorated in front of a lyre in the center,...
Bronze
$8,800
H 44 in W 38 in D 2 in
1921 Large French POINTILLIST IMPRESSIONIST Garden Painting Mother W/ Daughter
Located in New York, NY
Here we have a beautiful period 1921 charming oil painting by Emile Ancelet. Painting depicts a mother and child in a landscape. Painted almost Like a Georges Seurat! Painting is ...
Oil
19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th century wooden Burmese Buddha temple is a stunning testament to the rich spiritual and artistic heritage of Burma. Crafted from wood and standing at a height of 57 cm, with...
Wood
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.