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1997 Espresso Cups by A.R. Penk
1997 Espresso Cups by A.R. Penk

1997 Espresso Cups by A.R. Penk

By A.R. Penck (Ralf Winkler)

Located in Weesp, NL

Espresso cups by A.R. Penck, 1997 A beautiful and very rare set of espresso cups designed by A.R

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Green Banded White Espresso Cups and Saucers
Set of Four Green Banded White Espresso Cups and Saucers

Set of Four Green Banded White Espresso Cups and Saucers

By Heinrich & Co. 1

Located in New York, NY

Set of four green banded white espresso cups and saucers. Set of four vintage Continental white

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Fossile Espresso Cup by Paolo Rossetti for the Illy Collection
Fossile Espresso Cup by Paolo Rossetti for the Illy Collection

Fossile Espresso Cup by Paolo Rossetti for the Illy Collection

By Paolo Rossetti

Located in Weesp, NL

cup from the Artist Cups Espresso Tazzine D’Autore Illy Collection. Designed by the visionary Paolo

Category

1990s Italian Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Single Espresso Cup and Saucer Designed by Legardo Tackett for Schmid
Single Espresso Cup and Saucer Designed by Legardo Tackett for Schmid

Single Espresso Cup and Saucer Designed by Legardo Tackett for Schmid

By Lagardo Tackett, A. Schmidt

Located in San Diego, CA

Single Espresso Cup and Saucer Designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid beautiful color excellent

Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

26 Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided, Espresso Cup and Saucer
26 Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided, Espresso Cup and Saucer

26 Sets Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided, Espresso Cup and Saucer

Located in København, Copenhagen

26 sets Royal Copenhagen Blue flower braided, espresso cup and saucer. Number 10/8046. In perfect

Category

1960s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Espresso Cups

Danish Modern Rare espresso Cup & Saucer Set Revontuli For Arabia of Finland
Danish Modern Rare espresso Cup & Saucer Set Revontuli For Arabia of Finland

Danish Modern Rare espresso Cup & Saucer Set Revontuli For Arabia of Finland

By Raija Uosikkinen, Arabia of Finland

Located in San Diego, CA

Single espresso cup and saucer very collectible a beautiful example of elegant danish Modern , Mid

Category

20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Vintage Duo Set of Espresso Cups Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal 1980s
Modern Vintage Duo Set of Espresso Cups Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal 1980s

Modern Vintage Duo Set of Espresso Cups Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal 1980s

By Piero Fornasetti, Rosenthal

Located in Vienna, AT

Modern vintage duo set of Espresso cups from porcelain designed by Piero Fornasetti for Rosenthal

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup
Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup

Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain coffee espresso cup, in the Rococo style, by designer

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars
Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars

Set of 6 Italian Porcelain Muti Color Espresso Cups with Stars

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of 6 Espresso cups. The set are Italian and in wonderful colors (so your guests never are

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

24 K Hand Painted Set of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers Greek Key Pattern
24 K Hand Painted Set of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers Greek Key Pattern

24 K Hand Painted Set of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers Greek Key Pattern

By Neofitou Keramik

Located in San Diego, CA

Fantastic set of 6 espresso cups and saucers circa 1980's. 24k gold leaf hand-painted set great

Category

20th Century Greek Hollywood Regency Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge,  Sweden
16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge,  Sweden

16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Sweden

By Wilhelm Kage, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

16 Scandinavian Modern Gilded Chocolate/Espresso Cups by Wilhelm Kåge, Gustavsberg, Made in Sweden

Category

1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s
Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

Ginori Porcelain Espresso Cup and Saucer Set, Renaissance Pattern, Italy 1950s

By Richard Ginori

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW

Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" Set of 2 Espresso Cups and 2 Saucers NEW

By Rosenthal, Andy Warhol

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels espresso cup with saucer. Andy Warhol

Category

1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups  Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern
Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups  Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern

Stig Lindberg, Bone porcelain 10 Espresso cups Gustavsberg, Scandinavian Modern

By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare beautiful espresso set 10 cups + 10 saucers + 4 pieces (ten in good condition, four with

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Mid Century Modern George Nelson Espresso Cups
Set of Six Mid Century Modern George Nelson Espresso Cups

Set of Six Mid Century Modern George Nelson Espresso Cups

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful set of 6 Mayer China coffee cups designed by George Nelson & Associates. Printed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer
Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer

Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A set of six Villeroy & Boch for Le Cirque porcelain cups and saucers decorated with yellow circus

Category

20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Espresso Coffee Cups Set in Stainless Steel, 70s
Vintage Italian Espresso Coffee Cups Set in Stainless Steel, 70s

Vintage Italian Espresso Coffee Cups Set in Stainless Steel, 70s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a set of authentic Italian espresso cups that combine

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers
Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers

Bulgari Set of 2 Espresso Coffee Cups and Saucers

By Bulgari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Bulgari coffee espresso cups and saucers in porcelain / Made in France Original mark on the

Category

20th Century French Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Mid-century Travel Espresso Set Coffee Maker
Italian Mid-century Travel Espresso Set Coffee Maker

Italian Mid-century Travel Espresso Set Coffee Maker

Located in Weesp, NL

works both on 12 and 220 volts, a detachable espresso cup holder, two stunning green celluloid espresso

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Metal

Post-Modern Espresso Set by Frauke V. Jaruntowski for Rosenthal Studio-Line
Post-Modern Espresso Set by Frauke V. Jaruntowski for Rosenthal Studio-Line

Post-Modern Espresso Set by Frauke V. Jaruntowski for Rosenthal Studio-Line

By Rosenthal

Located in San Diego, CA

Post-Modern espresso cup and saucer set by Frauke V. Jaruntowski for Rosenthal Studio-Line, circa

Category

Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Four Cups with Plates by Carlo Giannini, 1970s
Four Cups with Plates by Carlo Giannini, 1970s

Four Cups with Plates by Carlo Giannini, 1970s

By Carlo Giannini

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 4 espresso cups with plates designed by Carlo Giannini in 1970s. Stainless steel (marked

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Steel

Luxembourg Coffee Cans
Luxembourg Coffee Cans

Luxembourg Coffee Cans

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in New York, NY

espresso cups. Handsome black and white design with place names for the Continental coffee buff. Luxembourg

Category

Mid-20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Espresso Set by Franco Pozzi

Located in Weesp, NL

. This set has never been used. It contains the perculator, sugar bowl, milk can and 6 espresso cups and

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio
Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

Rare Set Coffee Tea Water Pitcher Plates, Cups & Saucers Signed by Martz Studio

By Gordon Martz, Marshall Studios

Located in San Diego, CA

4 espresso cups, 4 small plates a sugar, and a creamer, nice condition no chips or cracks, nice and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Pottery

Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain
Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain

Set of 4 Meissen Aquatinta Espresso Mocha Cups & Saucers Blue Floral Porcelain

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant set of four Meissen mocha / espresso cups with matching saucers showcases the refined

Category

Mid-20th Century German Baroque Revival Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 'Soli e Luni' Sun and Moon Cups and Saucers by Piero Fornasetti, c.1955
Set of 'Soli e Luni' Sun and Moon Cups and Saucers by Piero Fornasetti, c.1955

Set of 'Soli e Luni' Sun and Moon Cups and Saucers by Piero Fornasetti, c.1955

By Richard Ginori, Piero Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

A rare and early set of four espresso cup and saucers designed by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, circa

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

6 Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Cups And Saucers By Villeroy & Boch With Gems
6 Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Cups And Saucers By Villeroy & Boch With Gems

6 Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Cups And Saucers By Villeroy & Boch With Gems

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Le Cirque gems cups and saucers with white porcelain cups decorated with hanging gems, the saucer

Category

20th Century German Hollywood Regency Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Alain Maunier 1960s French Ceramic Coffee Set
Alain Maunier 1960s French Ceramic Coffee Set

Alain Maunier 1960s French Ceramic Coffee Set

By Vallauris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

” H x 6.5” W x 5” D Creamer Pot: 6.25” H x 5.25” W x 3.25” D Sugar Pot: 5” H x 3.5” D Espresso Cup

Category

1960s French Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — Orange Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set
Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — Orange Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — Orange Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set

By A. Schmidt, Lagardo Tackett

Located in Chicago, IL

of six Orange porcelain demitasse (espresso) cups with matching saucers, designed by renowned

Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set
Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set

Lagardo Tackett for Schmid — White Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set

By Lagardo Tackett, A. Schmidt

Located in Chicago, IL

Pieces), 1950s A rare new old stock set of twelve white porcelain demitasse (espresso) cups with matching

Category

1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

1950's French Ceramic Coffee Set from Vallauris
1950's French Ceramic Coffee Set from Vallauris

1950's French Ceramic Coffee Set from Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

without lid, and 10x espresso cups with saucers. Made in ceramic and hand painted with a green and white

Category

1950s French Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

131 Pieces Of Johann Haviland Bavaria Sterling Rimmed Dishes
131 Pieces Of Johann Haviland Bavaria Sterling Rimmed Dishes

131 Pieces Of Johann Haviland Bavaria Sterling Rimmed Dishes

Located in Tarrytown, NY

coffee cups 12 espresso saucers 8 espresso cups 1 teapot 1 sugar bowl 1 creamer 1 gravy boat 1 serving

Category

1940s Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Compote By Bing and Grondahl
Porcelain Compote By Bing and Grondahl

Porcelain Compote By Bing and Grondahl

By Bing & Grøndahl

Located in New York, NY

underside as shown in last image. Dimensions: 5.38" Diameter x 4" Height. Coordinating espresso cups

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Gold

Set of 6 Salt Glaze Shot Glasses Cups, American Studio Art Pottery 1970s
Set of 6 Salt Glaze Shot Glasses Cups, American Studio Art Pottery 1970s

Set of 6 Salt Glaze Shot Glasses Cups, American Studio Art Pottery 1970s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage set of 6 espresso cups, shot glasses, or vessels features hand-formed body with

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces
Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces

Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces

By Seltmann Weiden

Located in Miami, FL

Saucers: 5.625" Diameter, 0.625" High 7 Demitasse / Espresso Cups: 2.325" Diameter, 3.25" Wide, 2.25" High

Category

Mid-20th Century German Beaux Arts Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Gold Plate

Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup
Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup

Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful green malachite porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup, circa late-20th century

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

table is more than a surface for your espresso cups and magazines; it’s a slice of Italian craftsmanship

Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Marble

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table
20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

20th Century Italian Marble Coffee Table

Located in High Point, NC

table is more than a surface for your espresso cups and magazines; it’s a slice of Italian craftsmanship

Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Marble

Minton for Tiffany Complete Dinner Service for 12 Caramel, White & Raised Gold
Minton for Tiffany Complete Dinner Service for 12 Caramel, White & Raised Gold

Minton for Tiffany Complete Dinner Service for 12 Caramel, White & Raised Gold

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

plates, luncheon plates, dessert plates, rimmed soup bowls, bread and butter plates, espresso cups and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Six Cup Espresso Set by Lagardo Tackett
Six Cup Espresso Set by Lagardo Tackett

Six Cup Espresso Set by Lagardo Tackett

By Lagardo Tackett

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of six cups and dishes in original packaging. Signed

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic

Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer, 3 Avail.
Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer, 3 Avail.

Malachite Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer, 3 Avail.

Located in New York, NY

malachite porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer, circa late-20th century, 1980s, '90s

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Bernardaud, Gold Line Espresso Coffee Cup and Saucer, France 1950s
Bernardaud, Gold Line Espresso Coffee Cup and Saucer, France 1950s

Bernardaud, Gold Line Espresso Coffee Cup and Saucer, France 1950s

By Bernardaud

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful gold line espresso coffee cup and saucer by the Bernardaud manufacture from the 1950s

Category

1950s French Empire Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer
White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer

White Onyx Espresso Coffee or Tea Demitasse Cup and Saucer

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Italian white onyx espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer set, circa 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Onyx

Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Bodum 6 Cup
Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Bodum 6 Cup

Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Bodum 6 Cup

By Bodum

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple, stylish, and sustainable, the Chambord Espresso Maker allows you to brew a rich, authentic

Category

20th Century French Post-Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Metal

Malachite Pottery Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer Set Susan Williams-Ellis English
Malachite Pottery Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer Set Susan Williams-Ellis English

Malachite Pottery Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer Set Susan Williams-Ellis English

By Susan Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion Group

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and rare set of eight (8) English pottery Portmeirion green Malachite and gold espresso

Category

Mid-20th Century English Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Aldo Rossi for Alessi 6 Cup
Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Aldo Rossi for Alessi 6 Cup

Large Espresso Coffee Maker Postmodern Design by Aldo Rossi for Alessi 6 Cup

By Alessi, Aldo Rossi

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design early production in polished aluminum finish color finish large espresso maker

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Metal

Ray Loewy White Grey Gold Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup & Saucer, Set of 2
Ray Loewy White Grey Gold Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup & Saucer, Set of 2

Ray Loewy White Grey Gold Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cup & Saucer, Set of 2

By Raymond Loewy

Located in New York, NY

A set of two (2) white, grey, and gold porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer by

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs

By Minton

Located in Great Barrington, MA

" height 17 espresso cups and 18 saucers, 3" diameter x 2.25" height teapot, 8.5" diameter x 9" height

Category

1980s English Neoclassical Vintage Espresso Cups

Materials

Porcelain

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Vintage Espresso Cups For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage espresso cups available for sale. The range of distinct vintage espresso cups — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage espresso cups have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage espresso cups made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage espresso cups have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Richard Ginori, Rosenthal and Alessi are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Espresso Cups?

Vintage espresso cups can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $325, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.

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 Espresso Cups
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Espresso cups are called demitasses. The name means "half cup" in French and refers to the small size of the drinkware. Most demitasses hold 2-3 ounces of liquid, making them roughly half the size of mugs used to serve coffee. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of demitasses.