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Collection Continental Cut Engraved Glass Decanters Dessert Glasses
Collection Continental Cut Engraved Glass Decanters Dessert Glasses

Collection Continental Cut Engraved Glass Decanters Dessert Glasses

Located in London, GB

Collection Continental Cut Engraved Glass Decanters Dessert Glasses Continental, 20th Century

Category

20th Century European Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

20th century French Brass and Glass Rolling Dessert Table, 1970s
20th century French Brass and Glass Rolling Dessert Table, 1970s

20th century French Brass and Glass Rolling Dessert Table, 1970s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very nice vintage dessert table from the 70s in brass and removable trays in smoked glass. Sliding

Category

1970s French Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Brass

Vintage Crystal Footed Drinking Glasses Silver Rimmed Goblets
Vintage Crystal Footed Drinking Glasses Silver Rimmed Goblets

Vintage Crystal Footed Drinking Glasses Silver Rimmed Goblets

By Cristal d' Arques 1

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

favorite beverage, can be used as cocktail glasses, dessert glasses, for espresso drinks and more. Crystal

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Hand-Crafted Glass Table, Art Glass & Porcelain, USA, 1970
Vintage Hand-Crafted Glass Table, Art Glass & Porcelain, USA, 1970

Vintage Hand-Crafted Glass Table, Art Glass & Porcelain, USA, 1970

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Glass table artistically made of combination of vintage art glass ,cut glass ,press glass and

Category

20th Century American Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Art Glass

A Large Brutalist Iron and Desert Glass Sculpture Screen Paul Evans Style
A Large Brutalist Iron and Desert Glass Sculpture Screen Paul Evans Style

A Large Brutalist Iron and Desert Glass Sculpture Screen Paul Evans Style

By Paul Evans

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A striking brutalist hand forged and welded wrought iron and dessert glass sculpture screen in the

Category

1970s American Brutalist Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Wrought Iron

14 pc. Art Deco Heisey Stanhope Dessert Set Designed by Walter Von Nessen 1930's
14 pc. Art Deco Heisey Stanhope Dessert Set Designed by Walter Von Nessen 1930's

14 pc. Art Deco Heisey Stanhope Dessert Set Designed by Walter Von Nessen 1930's

By Walter Von Nessen, Heisey Glass Company

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco, Machine Age, Hollywood Regency style dessert set designed by Walter Von

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Set of Six Dessert Plates Lalique Decor Mui
Set of Six Dessert Plates Lalique Decor Mui

Set of Six Dessert Plates Lalique Decor Mui

By Lalique

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Set of six dessert plates from Lalique. Decor Gui Signed in the plate Lalique France Slightly used

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

White Milk Glass Cabbage Shape Dessert Plates or Trays, Set of 5
White Milk Glass Cabbage Shape Dessert Plates or Trays, Set of 5

White Milk Glass Cabbage Shape Dessert Plates or Trays, Set of 5

By Hazel-Atlas

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Set of 5 vintage milk glass dessert plates in the shape of a cabbage. Each plate is formed in the

Category

20th Century North American Bohemian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Milk Glass

1970s Scherzer Dessert Set
1970s Scherzer Dessert Set

1970s Scherzer Dessert Set

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Tea pot Creamer 5 tea cups 6 saucers 6 dessert plates 1970s Scherzer dessert set from Bavaria.

Category

1970s Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Six exquisite Italian New Old Stock 1970's Celeste glass dessert bowls
Six exquisite Italian New Old Stock 1970's Celeste glass dessert bowls

Six exquisite Italian New Old Stock 1970's Celeste glass dessert bowls

Located in Weesp, NL

New Old Stock – 1970s Italian Celeste Glass & Stainless Steel Fruit/Dessert Bowl Set (6 Pieces

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silver dessert serving spatula
Silver dessert serving spatula

Silver dessert serving spatula

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

Silver dessert serving spatula

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver dessert serving spatula with surrounding grooves. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

20th Century European Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver

Silver dessert serving spatula
Silver dessert serving spatula

Silver dessert serving spatula

$359Sale Price|52% Off

Silver dessert serving spatula

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver dessert spatula with reliefs on the handle and engraving on the shell. Metal

Category

20th Century European Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver

Russel Wright Granite Gray American Modern Collection Glasses 12 pcs. Morgantown
Russel Wright Granite Gray American Modern Collection Glasses 12 pcs. Morgantown

Russel Wright Granite Gray American Modern Collection Glasses 12 pcs. Morgantown

By Morgantown Glass Company, Russel Wright

Located in Miami, FL

manufactured by Morgantown. Consisting of 12 Granite Gray – 2 juice glasses, 6 dessert/Champagne and 4 wine

Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Champagne or Dessert Cup Advertising Mobil Pegasus Logo, 1970, France
Champagne or Dessert Cup Advertising Mobil Pegasus Logo, 1970, France

Champagne or Dessert Cup Advertising Mobil Pegasus Logo, 1970, France

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Set of 4 champagne, fruit, ice cream and dessert cups in smoked glass. The Mobil company logo

Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Glass

Stuart England Set of 10 Arundel Cut Crystal Sherry Glasses, Vintage
Stuart England Set of 10 Arundel Cut Crystal Sherry Glasses, Vintage

Stuart England Set of 10 Arundel Cut Crystal Sherry Glasses, Vintage

By Stuart Glass Company

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage handmade Stuart crystal sherry, liqueur, or dessert wine glasses feature a band of cut

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Crystal

Silver Dessert Teaspoons, circa 1948
Silver Dessert Teaspoons, circa 1948

Silver Dessert Teaspoons, circa 1948

Located in Opole, PL

This set includes 14 pieces: 12 dessert teaspoons and 2 small forks, with the same motif, of a

Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver

Rosenthal Studio-Linie Dessert Service c.1970
Rosenthal Studio-Linie Dessert Service c.1970

Rosenthal Studio-Linie Dessert Service c.1970

By Bjorn Wiinblad

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A stylish dessert service, Romanze designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie in 1961

Category

Late 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

American Sterling Silver Footed Dessert Basket
American Sterling Silver Footed Dessert Basket

American Sterling Silver Footed Dessert Basket

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Sterling Silver Footed Dessert Basket Marked International Sterling H15-1A. The pierced

Category

20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver

Donghia for Tuscany Confetti Dessert Plate
Donghia for Tuscany Confetti Dessert Plate

Donghia for Tuscany Confetti Dessert Plate

By Donghia

Located in New York, NY

A dessert plate by Angelo Donghia for Tuscany in the Confetti pattern, a free form earth-toned

Category

1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Vallauris Ceramic Cheese or Dessert Platter
Vallauris Ceramic Cheese or Dessert Platter

Vallauris Ceramic Cheese or Dessert Platter

Located in Miami, FL

Ceramic cheese or dessert platter from Vallauris, circa 1950s. Very good vintage condition, no

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Winthrop Pattern Dessert Fork
Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Winthrop Pattern Dessert Fork

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Winthrop Pattern Dessert Fork

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This refined sterling silver dessert fork by Tiffany & Co. features the distinguished Winthrop

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver spatula for desserts and sweets, golden and embossed
Silver spatula for desserts and sweets, golden and embossed

Silver spatula for desserts and sweets, golden and embossed

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gilded silver spatula for desserts and sweets with reliefs on the handle. Metal

Category

20th Century European Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver

7 DESSERT BOWLS iittala ultima thule tapio wirkkala 1960s
7 DESSERT BOWLS iittala ultima thule tapio wirkkala 1960s

7 DESSERT BOWLS iittala ultima thule tapio wirkkala 1960s

By Iittala, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Mannheim, DE

7 'Ultima Thule' dessert bowls designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala in 1968. Dimensions in cm

Category

1960s Finnish Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Glass

Kmp Berlin Porcelain Flatware And Dessert Plates Set, 20th Century
Kmp Berlin Porcelain Flatware And Dessert Plates Set, 20th Century

Kmp Berlin Porcelain Flatware And Dessert Plates Set, 20th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Kmp Berlin Porcelain Flatware And Dessert Plates Set, 20th Century KMP Berlin Porcelain Dish and

Category

20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal “Modulation” Porcelain Coffee and Dessert Service
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal “Modulation” Porcelain Coffee and Dessert Service

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal “Modulation” Porcelain Coffee and Dessert Service

By Tapio Wirkkala, Rosenthal

Located in Debrecen, HU

An elegant Rosenthal Studio-Line “Modulation” porcelain coffee and dessert service, designed by the

Category

1970s German Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Six Silver Plate Dessert Forks with Server in Box
Six Silver Plate Dessert Forks with Server in Box

Six Silver Plate Dessert Forks with Server in Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A lovely set of 6 Silver Plate Dessert Forks with coordinating silver plate serving piece. The

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Dresden Dessert Set, Colorful Porcelain, 7 Pieces, Circa 1920s
Antique Dresden Dessert Set, Colorful Porcelain, 7 Pieces, Circa 1920s

Antique Dresden Dessert Set, Colorful Porcelain, 7 Pieces, Circa 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Colorful Dresden pierced porcelain dessert set consisting of 7 pieces. One large 10" serving plate

Category

20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 11 Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Dessert Plates
Set of 11 Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Dessert Plates

Set of 11 Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Dessert Plates

By Rosenthal, Jacob & Co (J. Rosenthal & S. Jacob)

Located in Mérida, YU

Set of 11 Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Dessert Plate. Perfect condition never used. Very nice

Category

1970s German American Classical Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Four Herend Porcelain Reticulated Dessert Plates. Hungary, Mid-20th Century.
Four Herend Porcelain Reticulated Dessert Plates. Hungary, Mid-20th Century.

Four Herend Porcelain Reticulated Dessert Plates. Hungary, Mid-20th Century.

By Herend

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully executed set of four Herend porcelain dessert plates in the celebrated Rothschild

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Blue & White Ceramic Dessert Set by Pucci Umbertide
Blue & White Ceramic Dessert Set by Pucci Umbertide

Blue & White Ceramic Dessert Set by Pucci Umbertide

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Hanover, MA

Lovely 7 piece desert set (6 small plates and one serving plate with decorative scrolled handles which recall some of Gio Ponti's early Futurist designs for Richard Ginori.

Category

1940s Italian Futurist Vintage Dessert Glasses

16 Signed Lalique Crystal "Muguet" Pattern Dessert Plates "Lily of the Valley"
16 Signed Lalique Crystal "Muguet" Pattern Dessert Plates "Lily of the Valley"

16 Signed Lalique Crystal "Muguet" Pattern Dessert Plates "Lily of the Valley"

By Lalique

Located in Great Barrington, MA

by a nice wide border, perfect for any course or occasion...salad, first course, dessert, cheese and

Category

1940s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Asian Imari Dessert Plates - Set of 8
Vintage Asian Imari Dessert Plates - Set of 8

Vintage Asian Imari Dessert Plates - Set of 8

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Delight in the vibrant beauty of this Set of 8 Vintage Asian Imari Dessert Plates, each featuring

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four
Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

By Secla

Located in Barcelona, ES

. Breakfast serving set // Dessert serving set.

Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Set of 9 Christofle Dessert Knives, 20th Century.
Set of 9 Christofle Dessert Knives, 20th Century.

Set of 9 Christofle Dessert Knives, 20th Century.

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 9 Christofle dessert knives, 20th century. Set of 9 silver-plated dessert knives by the

Category

20th Century French Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate

Bacchanalian English Sterling Silver Flatware Dessert Set 12 pieces Vermeil
Bacchanalian English Sterling Silver Flatware Dessert Set 12 pieces Vermeil

Bacchanalian English Sterling Silver Flatware Dessert Set 12 pieces Vermeil

Located in Big Bend, WI

sterling silver flatware set, 12 pieces. This set includes: 4 Dessert Knives hollow handle with bright cut

Category

20th Century Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

Atelier Cerenne Ceramic Dessert Service, Santons Provençaux, Vallauris
Atelier Cerenne Ceramic Dessert Service, Santons Provençaux, Vallauris

Atelier Cerenne Ceramic Dessert Service, Santons Provençaux, Vallauris

By Charles René Neveux, Atelier Cerenne of Vallauris

Located in London, England

Le service à dessert de l’atelier Cerenne à Vallauris est un ensemble séduisant qui charme par ses

Category

1950s French French Provincial Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

Dessert Plates with an Epergne, Schwarzenhammer Bavaria, circa 1984
Dessert Plates with an Epergne, Schwarzenhammer Bavaria, circa 1984

Dessert Plates with an Epergne, Schwarzenhammer Bavaria, circa 1984

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this set of 12 dessert plates, a single, big, round epergne, and a smaller one in

Category

Late 20th Century German Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Brutalist dessert cutlery set by David Marshall, Spain, 1970
Brutalist dessert cutlery set by David Marshall, Spain, 1970

Brutalist dessert cutlery set by David Marshall, Spain, 1970

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Brutalist dessert cutlery set composed of 15 pieces designed and produced by david marshall in

Category

1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Patinated Bronze Brass Lotus Leaf Tiered Dessert Stand
Patinated Bronze Brass Lotus Leaf Tiered Dessert Stand

Patinated Bronze Brass Lotus Leaf Tiered Dessert Stand

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautifully patinated bronze and brass tiered dessert or muffin stand featuring lotus leaf or water

Category

20th Century European Rustic Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Set of Six White Fruit Salad Dessert Plates
Set of Six White Fruit Salad Dessert Plates

Set of Six White Fruit Salad Dessert Plates

By Sarraguemines

Located in New York, NY

Set of six white fruit salad dessert plates. Vintage white plates each different fruit and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Ceramic

English Silver Plated Square Footed Plateau / Dessert Stand
English Silver Plated Square Footed Plateau / Dessert Stand

English Silver Plated Square Footed Plateau / Dessert Stand

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 20th century English silver plated square shape footed tableware plateau / dessert stand with

Category

Mid-20th Century English Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Sèvres Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Dessert Service for 12
Sèvres Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Dessert Service for 12

Sèvres Style Gilt and Painted Porcelain Dessert Service for 12

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., France, gilt and painted porcelain dessert service. The set is decorated with pink rose

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Gold

12 Vintage Dessert Plates, Turquoise and Gold by Tuscan, England
12 Vintage Dessert Plates, Turquoise and Gold by Tuscan, England

12 Vintage Dessert Plates, Turquoise and Gold by Tuscan, England

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sweet set of dessert plates with an all over gilt decoration highlighted with hand raised

Category

1950s English Art Deco Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Ceramic Dessert Set, Saint-Clement, France c. 1950
Ceramic Dessert Set, Saint-Clement, France c. 1950

Ceramic Dessert Set, Saint-Clement, France c. 1950

By Saint-Clément

Located in St Ouen, FR

Saint Clement is one of the oldest French royal earthenware factories. Supplying the court , the factory is at the origin of the scalloped edge of its pieces, known as the "Louis XV ...

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Earthenware

Coffee Dessert Service Bjørn Wiinblad by Rosenthal Hilton , 1980
Coffee Dessert Service Bjørn Wiinblad by Rosenthal Hilton , 1980

Coffee Dessert Service Bjørn Wiinblad by Rosenthal Hilton , 1980

By Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in Bronx, NY

Coffee dessert service by Rosenthal "Hilton" 1980 Germany. Danissh artist Bjørn Wiinblad. 14 Mocca

Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne Stoneware Cat Salad or Dessert Plates - Set of 4
Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne Stoneware Cat Salad or Dessert Plates - Set of 4

Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne Stoneware Cat Salad or Dessert Plates - Set of 4

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 vintage Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne salad or desert plates. Blue and off-white glazes with a cat design in the center. Made in the USA. Each plate measures 8.25"Dia x 1"H

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 12 Mintons ‘Gold Crocus’ Bread or Dessert Plates, 6"
Set of 12 Mintons ‘Gold Crocus’ Bread or Dessert Plates, 6"

Set of 12 Mintons ‘Gold Crocus’ Bread or Dessert Plates, 6"

By Minton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of 12 Mintons ‘Gold Crocus’ Bread or Dessert Plates, 6", England, circa 1920s A charming and

Category

20th Century English Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Guy Degrenne Dessert Knives, 20th Century.
Set of 12 Guy Degrenne Dessert Knives, 20th Century.

Set of 12 Guy Degrenne Dessert Knives, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 12 Guy Degrenne dessert knives, 20th Century. Set of 12 Guy Degrenne dessert knives in

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Bakelite

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.
Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set For 6 Persons, Decor Firebird, Germany, 20th C.

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates and 2 serving platters. Form: New cutout Decor: No. 701610/167

Category

1980s German Modern Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Porcelain

French Cardeilhac 950 Silver Vermeil Flatware Set Service Dessert 36 pieces
French Cardeilhac 950 Silver Vermeil Flatware Set Service Dessert 36 pieces

French Cardeilhac 950 Silver Vermeil Flatware Set Service Dessert 36 pieces

By Maison Cardeilhac

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous Cardeilhac French 950 silver light vermeil Dessert set, 36 pieces, with engraved/etched

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Vintage Dessert Glasses

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Dessert Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage dessert glasses available for sale. The range of distinct vintage dessert glasses — often made from metal, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage dessert glasses available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage dessert glasses made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage dessert glasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Royal Copenhagen are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Dessert Glasses?

Prices for vintage dessert glasses start at $18 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $549.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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 Vintage Dessert Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for markings, often located on the bottom or inside of glassware. By researching the mark via online resources, you can determine the maker and learn more about your piece. Any glassware produced between 20 and 100 years ago qualifies as vintage, while older pieces are antique. In the event that you can't find any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you. Find a wide variety of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Slag glass is pressed opaque glass that has colored streaks throughout. It was used in everything from lamp shades to decorative bowls. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic slag glass pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if glass is vintage, first look for a marking that indicates the maker. By researching the manufacturer using trusted online resources, you can learn when it produced pieces similar to yours and get a rough idea of your glassware's age. Any glass produced between 20 and 99 years ago is vintage. If you need assistance with the dating process, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage glass, you will need to figure out if your item is between 20 and 99 years old. The easiest way to do so is first to determine the maker by looking for and then researching any markings present on the glassware. Unfortunately, vintage glass is often marked with paper and foil labels, which tend to come loose with use. As a result, experience and expertise are often necessary to accurately perform the identification process, so you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer weigh in if your glassware is unmarked. Find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if Murano glass is vintage, it's usually necessary to conduct some online research using trusted sources. Start by looking for a maker's mark and then cross-referencing it with images published online to determine who made your piece. By learning more about the manufacturer and what they produced over the years by reading histories and exploring product catalogues, you can estimate the rough age of your piece. For Murano glass to be considered vintage, it must be between 20 and 99 years old. Older pieces are classified as antique. If you need assistance with dating your glassware, seek the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a range of Murano glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a glass vase is vintage, first research the maker. Look for markings on the inside and base, and then research them using trusted online resources to determine who produced your vase. By looking at when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours, you can typically roughly estimate its age. If your vase is between 20 and 99 years old, it is vintage. Vases that are 100 years old or older are antiques. For help with dating, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a collection of glass vases.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some vintage glass is worth something. Collectors are often on the hunt for pieces produced by certain makers, such as Blenko, the Culver Glass Company, Dorothy Thorpe, Libbey, Georges Briard and Arcoroc. In addition to who manufactured it, the style, type, age and condition of vintage glassware all impact the potential value. For assistance with the valuation process for pieces in your collection, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of vintage glassware.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your vintage glasses are gold, look on the nose bridge and the temples for a purity mark. Makers often stamped their solid gold pieces with “12K,” “10K,” “14K” and other markings to identify their gold eyewear. You can research all of these markings using trusted online resources. Should you locate a "GF" mark, it is likely that your glasses are gold-filled rather than solid gold. This means that the frames are predominantly a less expensive metal but do have a thin layer of genuine gold alloy as a finish. Another mark that indicates your glasses contain some gold is "RGF." The mark stands for “rolled gold filled.” Glasses bearing this mark feature a gold-plated finish that is thinner than what's found on traditional gold-filled frames. For assistance identifying your eyeglass frame material, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of vintage glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    To tell if vintage Cartier glasses are real, first look for the brand's logo on the outside of the arms. It should be spelled correctly and in the French luxury fashion house's iconic gold-toned italic font. Because some vintage pieces may lack serial numbers and other markings used to identify contemporary eyewear, you may wish to enlist the help of a licensed appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with authentication. Explore a selection of Cartier glasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The easiest way to tell if a bead is glass or plastic is to feel it. Glass beads will be cooler to the touch, whereas plastic beads will be closer to room temperature and warm up quickly in your hands. Another test you can perform is to listen to the sound. Glass has a distinctive ring since it’s harder whereas plastic is softer and has a duller sound. Shop a range of vintage glass bead pieces on 1stDibs.