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800 Silver Standard Silverware Set from the Interwar Period, Nola, Italy
800 Silver Standard Silverware Set from the Interwar Period, Nola, Italy

800 Silver Standard Silverware Set from the Interwar Period, Nola, Italy

Located in Opole, PL

800 Silver Standard Silverware Set from the Interwar Period, Nola, Italy We present you a set of

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham
Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham

Edwardian "Regent" 16 piece Fork/Knife Silver Plate Silverware Set by Gorham

Located in Van Nuys, CA

occasions and special events. Stamped "Pat 1902 Gorham electro plate" Set of 16 2- Dining Forks 2-Salad

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s
Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

By EKCO

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Danish influenced Mid-Century sleek modernist designed stainless flatware / silverware set

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mexican Modernistic Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Set by Hector Aguilar
Mexican Modernistic Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Set by Hector Aguilar

Mexican Modernistic Sterling Silver Tea Coffee Set by Hector Aguilar

By Hector Aguilar

Located in Atlanta, GA

1940-1945 per mark "HA, Taxco, 940". The mid-century modernist silverware set consists of a rectangular

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo
Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo

Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo

Located in Big Bend, WI

Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware set with ornate rococo design - 57 pieces. This set includes: 8

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bremer German 800 Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon "W" Mono 58 Pcs
Bremer German 800 Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon "W" Mono 58 Pcs

Bremer German 800 Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon "W" Mono 58 Pcs

Located in Big Bend, WI

master butter, 7 5/8". One pickle fork, 2-tine, 7 1/2". One salad serving set, all-silver, 8 1/4". One

Category

Antique 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Sterling Silverware by Gorham, Etruscan Style, 1913
Set of Sterling Silverware by Gorham, Etruscan Style, 1913

Set of Sterling Silverware by Gorham, Etruscan Style, 1913

By Gorham

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of sterling silverware by Gorham, Etruscan style, 1913. Consisting of: 6 dinner forks (7 in

Category

Vintage 1910s Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of Gio Ponti Reed & Barton "Diamond" Sterling Silverware
Set of Gio Ponti Reed & Barton "Diamond" Sterling Silverware

Set of Gio Ponti Reed & Barton "Diamond" Sterling Silverware

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Set of sterling silver flatware, designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton, in the diamond pattern

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass & Rosewood Flatware Set for 6 Knives Forks Spoons 24 Pcs Silverware
Brass & Rosewood Flatware Set for 6 Knives Forks Spoons 24 Pcs Silverware

Brass & Rosewood Flatware Set for 6 Knives Forks Spoons 24 Pcs Silverware

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is an elegant set of 24 pieces, a service for 6 - knives, forks and spoons, made of beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

1920s Antique Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders
1920s Antique Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders

1920s Antique Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders

By John Collard Vickery

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

embellished with impressive bead set eyes. Each piece within this impressive silverware set is surmounted

Category

Vintage 1920s British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Of Rare Danish Antique Silverware By Nicolai Brandt, Horsens (1787-1813).
Set Of Rare Danish Antique Silverware By Nicolai Brandt, Horsens (1787-1813).

Set Of Rare Danish Antique Silverware By Nicolai Brandt, Horsens (1787-1813).

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very nice set of solid silver and horn cutlery for six persons, by famous silversmith Nicolaj

Category

Antique Early 1800s Danish Empire Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Buttercup Gorham Sterling Silver Set 8 Silverware Service Place Size 32 Pcs New
Buttercup Gorham Sterling Silver Set 8 Silverware Service Place Size 32 Pcs New

Buttercup Gorham Sterling Silver Set 8 Silverware Service Place Size 32 Pcs New

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

New, unused Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver place size flatware set, 32 pieces. This set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set – London 1801 by Stephen Adams II
Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set – London 1801 by Stephen Adams II

Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar & Cream Set – London 1801 by Stephen Adams II

By Stephen Adams II

Located in London, London

This elegant Georgian sterling silver sugar and cream set was crafted by renowned silversmith

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tjorn Sterling Silverware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany
Tjorn Sterling Silverware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany

Tjorn Sterling Silverware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany

Located in New York, NY

A set of sterling silverware in the Tjorn pattern designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Priced per

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian House Roberts & Belk Stainless Silverplate English Flatware, 65 pcs
Georgian House Roberts & Belk Stainless Silverplate English Flatware, 65 pcs

Georgian House Roberts & Belk Stainless Silverplate English Flatware, 65 pcs

By Georgian House 1

Located in Plainview, NY

. the silverware set comes with a COA / Warranty booklet. Each piece is marked "ROBERTS & BELK

Category

20th Century English Georgian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 299pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Vauban
Puiforcat (Hermes) - 299pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Vauban

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 299pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Vauban

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Wilmington, DE

, solidifying its place as a true icon in the world of luxury silverware. Set Composition: This amazing 299

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Napkin Ring Set, Wilkens Ostfriesen Desig Boxed Set of Six Germany
Silver Plated Napkin Ring Set, Wilkens Ostfriesen Desig Boxed Set of Six Germany

Silver Plated Napkin Ring Set, Wilkens Ostfriesen Desig Boxed Set of Six Germany

Located in Wembley, GB

Wilkens Silver-Plated Napkin Ring Set – Ostfriesen Pattern, Boxed Set of Six, German Silverware

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

A set of 3 Luxury Silver-Plated Tea Set, Gilded Interiors Coffee Pot Sugar Bowl
A set of 3 Luxury Silver-Plated Tea Set, Gilded Interiors Coffee Pot Sugar Bowl

A set of 3 Luxury Silver-Plated Tea Set, Gilded Interiors Coffee Pot Sugar Bowl

Located in Wembley, GB

Pot, Vintage Silver-Plated Tea Service, Gilded Interior Silver Tea Set, Elegant European Silverware

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Set of Three Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Antique Victorian Set of Three Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

Antique Victorian Set of Three Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This fine set of antique Victorian sterling silver

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian silver gilt Christening set by Josiah Williams & Co.
Victorian silver gilt Christening set by Josiah Williams & Co.

Victorian silver gilt Christening set by Josiah Williams & Co.

By Josiah Williams & Co.

Located in Braintree, GB

Victorian silver gilt Christening set. Consists of a Spoon, Fork, and napkin ring. Comes in a

Category

Antique 1890s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker
Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker

Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker

Located in Wembley, GB

silver, antique silverware, silver salt and pepper set, silver mustard pot, cased silver dining set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Plated Napkin Rings Set of 6 & Original Case Ornate Engraved
Vintage Silver Plated Napkin Rings Set of 6 & Original Case Ornate Engraved

Vintage Silver Plated Napkin Rings Set of 6 & Original Case Ornate Engraved

Located in Wembley, GB

classic English style silverware. This set is not only a practical dining accessory but also a collectible

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

19th Century French Silver Vermeil Flatware Dessert Set for Six, 18 Pieces
19th Century French Silver Vermeil Flatware Dessert Set for Six, 18 Pieces

19th Century French Silver Vermeil Flatware Dessert Set for Six, 18 Pieces

Located in Madrid, ES

This charming 19th century French 18-piece cased dessert silverware / flatware set, with its unique

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Antique English Silver Napkin Rings Set of 6, Original Case Ornate Art Deco
Antique English Silver Napkin Rings Set of 6, Original Case Ornate Art Deco

Antique English Silver Napkin Rings Set of 6, Original Case Ornate Art Deco

Located in Wembley, GB

napkin rings set, vintage silverware dining accessories, collectible silver napkin rings, engraved silver

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Set of Six Silver-Plated Dessert or Nut Bowls Walker & Hall Sheffield, Grosvenor
Set of Six Silver-Plated Dessert or Nut Bowls Walker & Hall Sheffield, Grosvenor

Set of Six Silver-Plated Dessert or Nut Bowls Walker & Hall Sheffield, Grosvenor

Located in Wembley, GB

House Silverware, Vintage Silver-Plated Dessert Bowls, Luxury Silver Gift Set, English Silver Tableware

Category

Antique 1880s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Set of 6 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Set of 6 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral

Set of 6 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral

Located in Wembley, GB

table décor, vintage silverware, elegant dining set, romantic table setting, collectible silver

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral

Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral

Located in Wembley, GB

table décor, vintage silverware, elegant dining set, romantic table setting, collectible silver

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Allan Adler Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Rabbit 3 Pc. Baby / Youth Flatware Set
Allan Adler Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Rabbit 3 Pc. Baby / Youth Flatware Set

Allan Adler Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Rabbit 3 Pc. Baby / Youth Flatware Set

By Allan Adler

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Simply a wonderful set of silverware from America's "silversmith to the stars"! Date: 20th Century

Category

20th Century American Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Egg Coddler Stand Holder set of 4 Egg Holder with 4 Silver Spoons
Antique Silver Egg Coddler Stand Holder set of 4 Egg Holder with 4 Silver Spoons

Antique Silver Egg Coddler Stand Holder set of 4 Egg Holder with 4 Silver Spoons

Located in Wembley, GB

, Sheffield Silver, English Silver Breakfast Set, Victorian Silverware, Art Deco Tableware, Collectible Silver

Category

Antique 1880s British Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Heart-Shaped Silver and Cut Glass Box, Antique English Vanity or Trinket Dish
Heart-Shaped Silver and Cut Glass Box, Antique English Vanity or Trinket Dish

Heart-Shaped Silver and Cut Glass Box, Antique English Vanity or Trinket Dish

Located in Wembley, GB

, silver and crystal dish, collectible silverware, vintage silver, luxury dining set, elegant serving dish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner & Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware
Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner & Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware

Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner & Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware

Located in Wembley, GB

, decorative butter dish, silver and crystal dish, collectible silverware, vintage silver, luxury dining set

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates
Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates

Paul Stor 1799 Antique Twelve Sterling Silver Plates

By Paul Storr

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

by Paul Storr; an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware This magnificent set of

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

By Henry John Lias & James Wakely

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

rings - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional set of antique

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Duncan & Scobbie Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Duncan & Scobbie Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

Duncan & Scobbie Antique Boxed Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

rings - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional set of antique

Category

Vintage 1930s British Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pr. French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Surtout-de-Table Centerpieces
Pr. French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Surtout-de-Table Centerpieces

Pr. French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Surtout-de-Table Centerpieces

By Paul Canaux and Company 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

that of his predecessor Mégemond. He was a manufacturer of silverware, cutlery, tea sets, centerpieces

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Centerpieces

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Marvelous Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu Four Arm Candelabras, Signed P. Canaux
Marvelous Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu Four Arm Candelabras, Signed P. Canaux

Marvelous Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu Four Arm Candelabras, Signed P. Canaux

By Paul Canaux and Company 1

Located in New York, NY

, which included silverware, cutlery, tea sets, centerpieces, candelabras as well as many other silver and

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Salad Alpacca Silverware Set, Italy, Early 1800
Salad Alpacca Silverware Set, Italy, Early 1800

Salad Alpacca Silverware Set, Italy, Early 1800

Located in New York, NY

Elegant two pieces set made of alpacca, also known as German silver.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Wool

Complete Silverware Set by WMF in Art Deco Box
Complete Silverware Set by WMF in Art Deco Box

Complete Silverware Set by WMF in Art Deco Box

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

Complete set of Art Deco Silverware by WMF company nestled in a beautifully inlaid wooden box

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Architecturally Designed Georg Jensen Silverware Service

Architecturally Designed Georg Jensen Silverware Service

Located in Copenhagen, DK

This is a sterling silverware set in the parallel pattern, design by Oscar Gundlach-Pedersen from

Category

20th Century Danish Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Complete Georg Jensen Vintage Silverware Service

Complete Georg Jensen Vintage Silverware Service

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Vintage Georg Jensen continental silverware. This is a seven piece silverware set with 12

Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

19th Century French Set of Monogramed Silverware
19th Century French Set of Monogramed Silverware

19th Century French Set of Monogramed Silverware

By Auguste Démophile Touron

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th century French set of monogramed silverware, the set complete for 18 place settings and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware “Eloquence” Pattern ~ 51 pcs
Vintage Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware “Eloquence” Pattern ~ 51 pcs

Vintage Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware “Eloquence” Pattern ~ 51 pcs

By Lunt Silver

Located in Naples, FL

exception. Bring a touch of classic elegance to your table with this stunning silverware set. This set

Category

Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France
Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France

Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France

By Bafico

Located in Oakland, CA

A set of silverware – in a lavishly complete service for 12 that includes a wide array of serving

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Plates by Grete Pritz Kittelsen for Cathrineholm
Set of Plates by Grete Pritz Kittelsen for Cathrineholm

Set of Plates by Grete Pritz Kittelsen for Cathrineholm

By Grete Prytz Kittelsen

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

work in jewelry and silverware. The set consists of 14 pieces of 26 cm diameter and eight pieces of 31

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Russian Art Nouveau silver punch set, with The Three Bogatyrs, best quality
Russian Art Nouveau silver punch set, with The Three Bogatyrs, best quality

Russian Art Nouveau silver punch set, with The Three Bogatyrs, best quality

Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL

set is a rare find, you don't Often see this quality of russian silverware in this condition, the set

Category

Vintage 1920s Russian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

French Art Deco Sterling Silver Flatware in the Cannes Pattern by Jean Puiforcat
French Art Deco Sterling Silver Flatware in the Cannes Pattern by Jean Puiforcat

French Art Deco Sterling Silver Flatware in the Cannes Pattern by Jean Puiforcat

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in New York, NY

encircling top of handle. This pattern was selected by Jean Puiforcat for his own personal set of silverware

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham "Old Medici" Pattern Sterling Silverware Set (82 pc)
Gorham "Old Medici" Pattern Sterling Silverware Set (82 pc)

Gorham "Old Medici" Pattern Sterling Silverware Set (82 pc)

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Gorham "Old Medici" Pattern Sterling Silverware Set This is a rare and stunning set of silverware

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 70 Piece Stainless Steel Satin Mitra Pattern Silverware Set
Georg Jensen 70 Piece Stainless Steel Satin Mitra Pattern Silverware Set

Georg Jensen 70 Piece Stainless Steel Satin Mitra Pattern Silverware Set

By Georg Jensen

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Mitra Pattern Silverware Set. Each piece showcases the sleek, minimalist design characteristic of Georg

Category

20th Century Minimalist Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Christofle Napoleon III Silverware Set of Full 45 Pieces, 19th Century, France
Christofle Napoleon III Silverware Set of Full 45 Pieces, 19th Century, France

Christofle Napoleon III Silverware Set of Full 45 Pieces, 19th Century, France

By Christofle

Located in Paris, FR

standard of silver purity. This silver plated silverware set with its three boxes, in an excellent quality

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate

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Used Silverware Sets For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used silverware sets for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct used silverware sets — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used silverware sets available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Used silverware sets bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Christofle, Gorham and Gio Ponti each produced beautiful used silverware sets that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Silverware Sets?

Prices for used silverware sets start at $240 and top out at $34,950 with the average selling for $2,970.

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.

Questions About Used Silverware Sets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A cruet set is used to hold condiments. Most sets include one cruet for oil and another for vinegar. In addition, sets may provide salt and pepper shakers and pots or jars for condiments like mustard. Shop a selection of cruet sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bar tool set is a set of tools used to create cocktails and drinks. Whether you are a pro bartender or an amateur mixologist, these specialized tools help make it simple to craft delicious cocktails with ease. Shop a collection of bar tool sets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.