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Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Sterling Silver & Shell Card Holder Set of 12
Sterling Silver & Shell Card Holder Set of 12

Sterling Silver & Shell Card Holder Set of 12

Located in Montreal, QC

Set of 12 Sterling Silver and Shell Card Holders, multicolor, made in Firenze Italy, stamped in

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1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fortessa Forta Luxe Super White Ceramic Plate Bowl Centerpiece Dinnerware Italy
Fortessa Forta Luxe Super White Ceramic Plate Bowl Centerpiece Dinnerware Italy

Fortessa Forta Luxe Super White Ceramic Plate Bowl Centerpiece Dinnerware Italy

Located in Miami, FL

Decorative glazed dinnerware, China, centerpiece, plate, fruit bowl in super white by Fortessa

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Ceramic

A Collection of Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware 47 Pieces
A Collection of Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware 47 Pieces

A Collection of Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware 47 Pieces

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Collection of Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware comprising six leaf-form salad plates; four soup

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20th Century Italian Adirondack Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Mancioli Drum Pattern Dinnerware/Service for Eight
Mancioli Drum Pattern Dinnerware/Service for Eight

Mancioli Drum Pattern Dinnerware/Service for Eight

By Mancioli Pottery

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Magnificent set of Italian Mid Century drum pattern dinnerware by Mancioli. Very good overall

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Pottery

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces
Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces

By Richard Ginori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

& Coffee Porcelain Set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy. Richard Ginori porcelain dinnerware service Contessa

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Gold

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 99 Pieces
Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 99 Pieces

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 99 Pieces

By Richard Ginori

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Richard Ginori extensive dinnerware service Contessa brown / gilt pattern dinnerware service

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Gold

Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces
Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces

Richard Ginori Burnt Orange Contessa Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 141 Pieces

By Richard Ginori

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Richard Ginori extensive dinnerware service Contessa rust red pattern dinnerware service . Pattern

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Gold

45 Pc Italian Horchow Yellow Speckle Pottery Dinner Plates Mugs China
45 Pc Italian Horchow Yellow Speckle Pottery Dinner Plates Mugs China

45 Pc Italian Horchow Yellow Speckle Pottery Dinner Plates Mugs China

By Horchow

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 45 piece set of Horchow Italian earthenware pottery dinnerware. Glazed in yellow and

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 16 Available
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 16 Available

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 16 Available

By Richard Ginori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, Italy. Richard Ginori porcelain dinnerware service Contessa brown gilt pattern dinnerware service

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

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Six Liqueur Glasses in 800 Silver
Six Liqueur Glasses in 800 Silver

Six Liqueur Glasses in 800 Silver

Located in Palermo, IT

Total weight 210.00 grams. Each is approximately 11cm tall. Stamped 800.Italian production of the

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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Silver

800 Silver Cutlery Set 84 Pieces
800 Silver Cutlery Set 84 Pieces

800 Silver Cutlery Set 84 Pieces

Located in Palermo, IT

800 silver cutlery set, 84 pieces, complete with storage cloths. It dates back to the 1980s, is in excellent condition and is composed as follows: 12 table spoons (each measuring 21 ...

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1980s Italian Early Victorian Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Silver

Heller Italian Minimalist Max2 ABS Dinnerware Set Massimo & Lella Vignelli, 60s
Heller Italian Minimalist Max2 ABS Dinnerware Set Massimo & Lella Vignelli, 60s

Heller Italian Minimalist Max2 ABS Dinnerware Set Massimo & Lella Vignelli, 60s

By Heller, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Miami, FL

orange ABS dinnerware set. They were originally manufactured in Italy until 1971 when production moved to

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Plastic

Richard Ginori Palermo Yellow, Gold Bone China Dinnerware Set Italian Vintage
Richard Ginori Palermo Yellow, Gold Bone China Dinnerware Set Italian Vintage

Richard Ginori Palermo Yellow, Gold Bone China Dinnerware Set Italian Vintage

By Richard Ginori

Located in North Miami, FL

This set of Italian Richard Ginori vintage mid century modern bone china dinnerware and serving set

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Dinnerware Set by A. Boetti and E. Sottsass for Alessi Tendentse, Italy
Dinnerware Set by A. Boetti and E. Sottsass for Alessi Tendentse, Italy

Dinnerware Set by A. Boetti and E. Sottsass for Alessi Tendentse, Italy

By Ettore Sottsass, Alessi, Alighiero Boetti 1

Located in Roma, IT

This porcelain dinnerware set is a splendid decorative object realized by Alighiero Boetti and

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1950s Italian Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Ginori Complete Willow Pattern Dinnerware Set
Richard Ginori Complete Willow Pattern Dinnerware Set

Richard Ginori Complete Willow Pattern Dinnerware Set

By Richard Ginori

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Richard Ginori 62 piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set! Service for 10 plus extras in the Willow Pattern

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Post Modern Dinnerware Service for Eight by Taitu by Emilio Bergamin Italy
Post Modern Dinnerware Service for Eight by Taitu by Emilio Bergamin Italy

Post Modern Dinnerware Service for Eight by Taitu by Emilio Bergamin Italy

By Taitu

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible set designed by Emilio Bergamin for Taitu Italy, circa 1992 Diva set in porcelain with

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Melamine Dinnerware Set Designed by Massimo Vignelli for Heller
Midcentury Melamine Dinnerware Set Designed by Massimo Vignelli for Heller

Midcentury Melamine Dinnerware Set Designed by Massimo Vignelli for Heller

By Massimo Vignelli

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Dinnerware set made of melamine designed in 1964. Because of its material, compactness

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Plastic

Murano Green Art Glass Italian Service Dinnerware Plate Set Italy 28 pieces
Murano Green Art Glass Italian Service Dinnerware Plate Set Italy 28 pieces

Murano Green Art Glass Italian Service Dinnerware Plate Set Italy 28 pieces

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Set of clear glass etched Italian dinnerware set in a beautiful avocado green color. This set

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware Collection, Italy
Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware Collection, Italy

Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware Collection, Italy

By Massimo Vignelli, Dansk

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Iconic 46 piece collection of vibrant yellow melamine dinnerware designed by Massimo Vignelli for

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Plastic

Ceramiche Ernestine, Salerno, Italy Set Chrysanthemum Dinnerware 39 Pcs, 1950s
Ceramiche Ernestine, Salerno, Italy Set Chrysanthemum Dinnerware 39 Pcs, 1950s

Ceramiche Ernestine, Salerno, Italy Set Chrysanthemum Dinnerware 39 Pcs, 1950s

By Ernestine

Located in Miami, FL

Almost an 8 place settings of hard to find Ceramiche Ernestine hand painted dinnerware made in the

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ettore Sottsass Postmodern Black Glass Dinnerware Set
Ettore Sottsass Postmodern Black Glass Dinnerware Set

Ettore Sottsass Postmodern Black Glass Dinnerware Set

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in North Miami, FL

This chic and sculptural dinnerware set by famed architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, is made of

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Blown Glass

Massimo Vignelli for Heller Set of Max 2 ABS Dinnerware, Italy 1960s - 22 Pieces
Massimo Vignelli for Heller Set of Max 2 ABS Dinnerware, Italy 1960s - 22 Pieces

Massimo Vignelli for Heller Set of Max 2 ABS Dinnerware, Italy 1960s - 22 Pieces

By Heller, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Miami, FL

Designed by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Heller in 1964, a set of 22 dinnerware pieces for 6 in

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Plastic

Red White and Blue Mancioli Drum Motiffe Dinnerware
Red White and Blue Mancioli Drum Motiffe Dinnerware

Red White and Blue Mancioli Drum Motiffe Dinnerware

By Mancioli Pottery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Fabulous and stylish set of Italian Mid-Century drum pattern dinnerware by Mancioli. Includes the

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Ginori Galli RossiPorcelain Dinnerware Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
Richard Ginori Galli RossiPorcelain Dinnerware Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence

Richard Ginori Galli RossiPorcelain Dinnerware Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence

By Richard Ginori

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Ginori’s artisan tradition and the excellence of mid-century Italian porcelain. First introduced in 1747

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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Ercolano Black Extensive Dinnerware Set Consisting Of 263 Pieces
Richard Ginori Ercolano Black Extensive Dinnerware Set Consisting Of 263 Pieces

Richard Ginori Ercolano Black Extensive Dinnerware Set Consisting Of 263 Pieces

By Richard Ginori

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Richard Ginori extensive dinnerware set in Ercolano Black. Pattern having a black and gold floral

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Fornasetti Set of Three 3 Malachite Green Stoviglie Plates Dinnerware Dishes
Fornasetti Set of Three 3 Malachite Green Stoviglie Plates Dinnerware Dishes

Fornasetti Set of Three 3 Malachite Green Stoviglie Plates Dinnerware Dishes

By Fornasetti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

decorations, made in Italy. All are signed and numbered on back. These are numbers 1, 5, 7. Number 5 has a

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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Malachite

1980s Richard Ginori Bolero Postmodern Dinnerware Service for Eight, Made in Ita
1980s Richard Ginori Bolero Postmodern Dinnerware Service for Eight, Made in Ita

1980s Richard Ginori Bolero Postmodern Dinnerware Service for Eight, Made in Ita

By Richard Ginori

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Vintage Richard Ginori Dinnerware. 73 pieces all in excellent condition. Service for 8 plus, Salad

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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 17 Available
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 17 Available

Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Coffee Tea Cup Brown & Gold 1 of 17 Available

By Richard Ginori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, Italy. Richard Ginori porcelain dinnerware service Contessa brown gilt pattern dinnerware service

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Silver Table Service
Italian Silver Table Service

Italian Silver Table Service

Located in Roma, IT

For 12 persons. Silver factory Clementi, province Bologna 1935-1944, silver 800/1000. 170 pieces, total weight circa 8.640 g. Including: 12 table forks, 12 table knives, 12 table spo...

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1940s Italian Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Massive Service of Fornasetti for Rosenthal Dinnerware, Palladiana
Massive Service of Fornasetti for Rosenthal Dinnerware, Palladiana

Massive Service of Fornasetti for Rosenthal Dinnerware, Palladiana

By Fornasetti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Iconic Fornasetti dinner service for 12 (less one teacup). The black and white architectural pattern is "Palladiana" referencing classical building facades. The service includes: Din...

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20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Orange Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware, Set of 31 Pieces
Orange Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware, Set of 31 Pieces

Orange Massimo Vignelli for Heller Dinnerware, Set of 31 Pieces

By Heller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

dinnerware for Heller (likely designed with his equally talented wife Lella) is produced in a rainbow of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Plastic

Vintage "Tiffany" Ceramic Dinnerware by, Brunelli, Italy S/12
Vintage "Tiffany" Ceramic Dinnerware by, Brunelli, Italy S/12

Vintage "Tiffany" Ceramic Dinnerware by, Brunelli, Italy S/12

By Brunelli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage set of twelve pieces ceramic pierced edge dinnerware set in the "Tiffany" pattern

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20th Century Italian Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Ceramic

Colorful Assortment of Dinnerware by Massimo Vignelli for Heller Design
Colorful Assortment of Dinnerware by Massimo Vignelli for Heller Design

Colorful Assortment of Dinnerware by Massimo Vignelli for Heller Design

By Massimo Vignelli, Heller

Located in Denver, CO

Large set pop era colorful plastic dish set by Massimo Vignelli for Heller. 12 plates 12 small plates 3- large platers 1-salad bowl and lid 12-cups 12- bowls 1-pitcher Each...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Plastic

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Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off

H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service

By Bernardaud

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Faience, Paint

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People

By Wedgwood

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...

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1960s English Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Gold

Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

Mid-Century Romanze Porcelain Dinner Service by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

By Rosenthal, Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine, near complete Mid-Century modern porcelain dinner service. By Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. In the Romanze form and Medley pattern. Consisting of: 10 Large Dinner Plates ...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12
Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12

Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12

By Rosenthal

Located in New York, NY

This striking Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinner Wear Service for 12 originates from Germany, Circa 1980. Each piece features remarkable gilt textural detailing circumscribing ...

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1980s German Modern Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge
China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

$1,772Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 23.63 in

China Dinner Service for 6 by Richard Ginori Black Onice Rim, Gold Trim & Verge

By Richard Ginori

Located in Roma, IT

A Tableware set in very fine porcelain made in Italy between the 60s and 70s by the Doccia factory "Richard Ginori". Richard Ginori is an historic Italian ceramic's factory founded i...

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1980s Italian Empire Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...

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1960s German Rococo Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Gold

Vintage Royal Albert 12 Place Tea & Coffee Service Set Mid 20th Century
Vintage Royal Albert 12 Place Tea & Coffee Service Set Mid 20th Century

Vintage Royal Albert 12 Place Tea & Coffee Service Set Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful vintage 50 piece tea, coffee service by Royal Albert China, the design is called Old Country Roses, Circa 1960 in date. It is beautifully made of fine bone chi...

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1960s English Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve People
Wedgwood Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve People

Wedgwood Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve People

$5,800 / set

H 6.5 in W 8 in D 10 in

Wedgwood Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve People

By Wedgwood & Co

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Wedgwood porcelain dinnerware with exterior / interior hand painted design detail service for twelve people with serving pieces. Each piece is in great condition. Maker's mark unders...

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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970
Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970

Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970

Located in Paris, FR

Large Chinese porcelain dinner service, circa 1950/1970, decorated with scenes of domestic life. It has been used very little and is in perfect condition. It consists of: 12 dinner p...

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20th Century Chinese Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce
Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce

Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce

By Jean Luce

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Amazing collection of Jean Luce designed and signed Sevres porcelain dinner service. The set consists of 12 dinner plates, 12 rimmed soup bowls, 8 cups and saucers (2 sizes), covered...

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Early 20th Century French Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Porcelain Coffee Service 1960 Italy
Richard Ginori Porcelain Coffee Service 1960 Italy

Richard Ginori Porcelain Coffee Service 1960 Italy

By Richard Ginori

Located in Milano, IT

Richard Ginori Porcelain coffee service 1960 Italy.

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1960s Italian Other Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Porcelain

70-Piece Ceramic Dinner Service, San Cristoforo Richard Ginori. late 1800s
70-Piece Ceramic Dinner Service, San Cristoforo Richard Ginori. late 1800s

70-Piece Ceramic Dinner Service, San Cristoforo Richard Ginori. late 1800s

Located in Palermo, IT

70-piece ceramic dinner service, San Cristoforo Richard Ginori, made in Italy, late 1800s (1873-1896) This company manufactured from 1873 to 1896, so this set was produced in this t...

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1890s Italian Vintage Italian Dinnerware

Materials

Ceramic

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Vintage Italian Dinnerware For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of vintage Italian dinnerware you’re looking for. An item from our selection of vintage Italian dinnerware — often made from ceramic, plastic and glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of vintage Italian dinnerware made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of vintage Italian dinnerware has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Heller, Massimo Vignelli and Fornasetti are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Italian Dinnerware?

Prices for a piece of vintage Italian dinnerware start at $199 and top out at $11,500 with the average selling for $1,450.

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.