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Hollywood Regency Handcrafted Brass Butterfly Napkin Holder Table / Serveware
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Asian Inspired Handcrafted brass butterfly napkin holder, kitchen accessories, tableware.
Makers Mark at the Base.
Charming Animal Sculpture for Your festive Fam...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 7 in D 2.25 in
Crystal Serveware Glasses Bottle Transparent Green Modern Italy 1990s Set of 13
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 13 pieces made of transparent and bottle green crystal. Composed as follows: 12 liqueur glasses and 1 liqueur bottle. Made in Italy in the 90s.
Note: We try to offer our cu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
No Reserve
H 4.81 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in
Crystal Serveware Glasses Swiss Design Arbon Krystall Modern 1990s Set of 40
Located in Palermo, IT
Complete set of 40 pieces made of 24% PBO hand-ground crystal. Composed as follows: 12 water, 12 wine, 12 flutes, 1 jug, a bottle with cap and 2 napkin rings. Made in Switzerland in ...
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1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
No Reserve
H 13.78 in Dm 5.52 in
Set of 2 Italian Roma Inc. Ceramic Serveware Bowl Platter Mid-Century Modern 80s
Located in Miami, FL
Charming Set of 2 Serveware from Italy made in Ceramic and hand-painted in bright yellow, red, blue
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.63 in Dm 12.38 in
Crystal Serveware Glasses Bottle Ice Bucket Da Vinci Modern Italy 1990s Set of 8
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 8 pieces made of 24% PBO crystal cut. Composed as follows: 6 liquor glasses, 1 liquor bottles and an ice bucket with stainless steel clamp. Made in Italy in the 90s, DA VINCI...
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1990s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
No Reserve
H 5.83 in Dm 2.21 in
20th Century French Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Fish Serveware, 1950s
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French Limoges Porcelain hand painted fish serveware from the 1950s.
White
Category
1950s French Vintage Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.97 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in
Centerpiece Ceramic Serveware Plate Round Alessio Tasca Midcentury Italy 1970s
By Alessio Tasca
Located in Palermo, IT
Large design centerpiece produced by the Italian designer and ceramist Alessio Tasca in the 70s. The circular and convex centerpiece was made of gray ceramic with square holes.
N...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco 1930 Serveware or Presentation Bowl with Floral Pattern
Located in DE
Beautiful off-white cookie bowl or presentation bowl.
It’s a 1930 Art Deco Serveware and makes for
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Glass
Frontgate Marbella Ceramic Rattan Blue Party Tub Serveware Bowl Beer Ice Bucket
Located in Dayton, OH
An upbeat tone for any gathering with a vibrantly hand painted floral motif and handwoven rattan. The simple artisanal charm and complementary colors of the handcrafted ceramic piece...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
H 11 in W 16 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modernist Ceramic Serveware Set in Deep Yellow Ocre by Vieux Biot
By Biot
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Mid-Century Modernist Serveware Set for twelve by Vieux Biot originates from
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
4 Givenchy Paris Flower Dinner Plates Les Fleurs De Parfums Porcelain Serveware
By Givenchy
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Modern Collectibles plates made for Givenchy Perfumes. Each features a flower used in their fragrances. One is vibrant yellow; the other is bright red, blue and purple.
Ma...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Christian Dior Tray Board Platter Lucite and Dried Flowers, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Atlanta, GA
platter has a rectangular shape with raised edges. This barware or serveware accessory is of clear Lucite
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Oval Serving Tray Platter Bronze Fish Handles and Chrome Finish Art Deco Style
Located in Miami, FL
Marked decorative oval serving tray, Fish Platter, Serveware made out of polished chrome-plated
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
H 2.25 in W 19.25 in D 13.25 in
David Marshall Brutalist Octagonal Tray or Table Coaster, Spain, 1980s
By David Marshall
Located in Barcelona, ES
Signed Aluminium and Brass Brutalist Platter by David Marshall, Spain, 1980s.
Serveware / Tableware
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 0.2 in W 17.52 in D 13.31 in
Danish Teak Napkin Tray And Bread Basket With Bamboo Handles by Wiggers
By Wiggers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
teak serveware is made in teak and is marked underneath "W Denmark" for Wiggers. It was designed for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Bamboo, Teak
H 5.52 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Danish Modern Teak Handled Serving Tray and Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
A truly hard-to-find matched set of Dansk Danish modern teak bowl and tray serveware designed by
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Teak
Free Shipping
H 2.25 in Dm 21.25 in
Monkeypod Wood Handcrafted Clam Shell Bowl Organic Modern Moore International 70
Located in Miami, FL
Serveware items.
Category
Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Wood
H 2.5 in W 13.75 in D 12.5 in
Art Deco Crystal Gold Ruffled Edge Pedestal Cake Stand Musical Instruments 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
blown solid glass and Gold Leaf and the base measures 4 inches diameter.
A lovely Serveware for the
Category
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
H 4.75 in Dm 10.25 in
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware in tortoiseshell effect lucite with a chrome frame. This
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 12.6 in W 16.93 in D 1.38 in
Alessi 4 Parts Hors d'oeuvres Service Crystal Glass Designed Ettore Sottsass
By Alessi, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Ettore Sottsass, made in Italy, circa 1970s.
Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Barware in minimalism design
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Covered Serving Dish Large Soup Tureen
By Capodimonte
Located in Forney, TX
executed scalloped shaped handled covered dish serveware features elaborate relief decoration of cherub
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
H 12.5 in W 19.5 in D 9.5 in
Midcentury Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Italian Serving Tray after Willy Rizzo 1970s
By Christian Dior, Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury piece of serveware, produced in Italy during the 1970s. It is a rectangular
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Metal
H 12.8 in W 16.74 in D 1.19 in
Midcentury Italian Willy Rizzo Faux Tortoisshell Cross Leg Tray Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Baambrugge, NL
this Italian piece of serveware is attributed to Willy Rizzo.
The Faux tortoiseshell and lucite
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Culver Glass Serving Platter or Large 22-Karat Gold Leaf Glass Tray
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
glass measures 14 inches in diameter, 1 3/8" inch high.
Timeless Culver Glass Serveware is perfect for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Victoria Round Platinum Serving Plate
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage round platinum serving plate is a beautiful addition to any collection. The plate is made of high-quality silver plate, giving it a shiny and elegant look. It is perfe...
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Serveware
Materials
Platinum
Set Of 11 Mid-Century Aluminum And Copper 1930s Cookware
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 11 Mid-Century aluminum and copper 1930s cookware
Found in an ancient country house in the Sicilian hinterland.
The set consists of 1 pan with a diameter of 26 cm, 3 saucepans...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Serveware
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Mid-20th Century Cartouche Form Brass Cocktail Tray, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century cartouche form brass cocktail tray, English. Handsome, in traditional Chippendale style. Scrolled tip feet. Swing handles.
16" x 10 1/8" x 1" h.
Whitehall Antiques ...
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Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Vintage Serveware
Materials
Brass
After René Lalique for Lalique, "St-Hubert" Crystal Service (42 Pieces), 1970s
By René Lalique, Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful 1950s reedition by the Lalique Manufacture of René Lalique's St-Hubert crystalware service. Composed of 14 water glasses, 14 red wine glasses and 14 white wine glasses, for...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Set of 8 Estate Cut Crystal with Gold Etching Cordial Glasses, Circa 1930-1940.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 Estate Cut Crystal with Gold Etching Cordial Glasses, Circa 1930-1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Mappin and Webb 1933 Art Deco Sterling Silver Salver
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver salver made by Mappin & Webb Ltd, in the Art Deco style; an addition to our silver dining collection.
Th...
Category
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Lalique Cactus crystal box
By Lalique
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Round toiletry box model Cactus manufactured by Lalique France in crystal. The elegant cactus motif, made in typical Lalique style, adds a touch of elegance, inspired by nature. Acid...
Category
1940s French Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Danish Modern Teak Puffer Fish Coaster Set by Ernst Henriksen
By Ernst Henriksen
Located in San Diego, CA
A classic and very hard to find Danish modern teak puffer fish coaster set by Ernst Henriksen, circa 1960s. The set has eight coaster sections that are secured via brass eyes (poles)...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Green California Ceramic Egg Platter
Located in East Quogue, NY
Vintage California Pottery avocado green ceramic egg platter dish with chicken design in the center. Marked "Calif USA S29" on the back. The plate accommodates 15 egg halves.
A fun...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Hilton McConnico and Daum flute Cactus
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Daum &Hilton Mc Connico ,1987 verre à vin .
Association Daum et de Hilton Mc Connico apportant un nouveau souffle avec la ligne « Cactus » ,tant sur la partie technique que artisti...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
1950s Herbert Krenchel Colorful Krenit Serving Bowls Set of Six Denmark
By Herbert Krenchel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Herbert Krenchel Colorful Enamel Serving Bowls Set of Six Denmark.
No label remains. Ghost label visible on one bowl.
Copper enamel and iron.
Extraordinary 19...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Iron
Mid-Century Glass Dekanter Clear Glass with all over Air Bubble Ornament
Located in Munich, DE
This stylish and well balanced little mid-century modern decanter has been handcrafted out of clear and black glass in the 1950/60's. The black stopper has been partially frosted.
Th...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Glass
H 7.49 in W 4.14 in D 4.14 in
1968 First Edition Campbell's Soup Mugs- Set of 11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptionally rare set of 11 first edition 1968 Campbells Soup mugs. The mugs were part of the Campbell's Soup Collectibles released after the popularity of Andy Warhol's iconic 1962...
Category
1960s American Vintage Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Cheese Tray Board Platter Silver Plate and Glass by Produx, Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stunning 1970s modernist cheese display board, serving tray, or platter was crafted by French Silversmith Maison Produx, Paris. The thick smoked glass base has a large silver plate h...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Lucite, Rattan or Wicker and Brass Barware Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By Design Editions Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant barware serving tray was crafted in Italy in the 1970s. The platter or decorative bowl boasts a square shape with a raised gilded brass all-around gallery and genuine ra...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Christian Dior Home Collection Tray Board Platter Lucite and Wheat, 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury display tray was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. This board or platter has a rounded shape and raised edges.
The platter has a natural orga...
Category
1970s French Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
1958 Lane & Company Ceramic Turkey Platter
Located in Bradenton, FL
A 1958 ceramic platter made by Lane & Company of Van Nuys, California. The oval platter has an embossed turkey in the center, with fall leaves to each side, and a serpentine raised e...
Category
1950s American Vintage Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Meissen Porcelain 'Swan Service' Dish, 20th century
Located in New York, NY
Decorated in relief with swans on a shell ground amidst reeds. Produced on the occasion to commemorate the 275th anniversary of the establishment of the Meissen Factory in Germany.
Category
20th Century Vintage Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage WM Rogers 767 Victorian Style Round Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage WM Rogers 767 Victorian Style Round Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 17.5" Diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Crystal Pink Platter by Josef Hospodka, Chribska Sklarna, 1960s.
By Josef Hospodka
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pink crystal platter by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Sklarna.
Made in Czech Republic in circa 1960s.
Very good condirion.
Dimensions: height 15 cm / width 42 cm / depth 19 cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Set of Five Hand Painted Rustic Brass Pots, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Set of Five Hand Painted Brass Pots, circa 1960"
Origin: Spain, circa 1960
Material: Brass
Enhance your decor with this exquisite set of five hand-painted brass pots, craf...
Category
1960s Spanish Rustic Vintage Serveware
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Walnut and Wrought Iron Tray, 1930s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco tray, France, 1930. Walnut, wrought iron and mirror. Measures: Width 18.1"(74.6cm), depth 7.88"(35.7cm), height 5.9"(3.5cm). A small repair on the walnut lower edge. ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Victorian English Sheffield Ornate Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian English Sheffield Ornate Oval Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 31.5" W x 19.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Plated Metal and Marble Foie Gras Platter, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal and marble foie gras platter, 20th century.
Foie gras platter comprising a lyre and its silver plated metal and marble tray.
W: 28.5cm, H: 1cm, D: 15.5cm
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate
Beautiful Mid-Century Inlaid "Roadrunner" Tray by Couroc California
By The Couroc Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful super cool inlaid "Roadrunner" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.75"D x .5"H. #3584
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Resin, Wood
GEORG JENSEN – Hammered Solid Silver Tray Circa 1925/1932
By Georg Jensen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Georg Jensen – Hammered solid silver tray Circa 1925/1932
Very beautiful plain solid silver tray in a round shape flanked by two fan-shaped side handles.
Dimensions: Internal diame...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick,
deeply and evenly cut,
V...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Jacques Adnet, Modernist lucite mirrored tray, Maison Adnet, France 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Firenze, IT
Modernist mirrored tray with lucite details
Jacques Adnet, Paris, France 1940s
metal, glass, lucite
H 6 cm
36 x 51 cm
Conditions: very good consistent with age and use, signs o...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Metal
H 2.37 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Label Cobalt Crystal Ashtray Faceted, 1950s
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut Faceted, the glass is thick,
deeply and evenly cut,
Val S...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Deco Val Saint Lambert Signed Small Crystal Vase Cut-to-clear, 1950s
Beautiful Val Saint-Lambert crystal vases, handcut-to-clear, the glass is thick,
deeply and evenly cut,
V...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal Core Vase , Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium.
Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s.
The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) h...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Val Saint Lambert, Label Sculpted Crystal Vase with Green Core, Belgium
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Label sculpted crystal vase with Green core, Belgium.
Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s.
The central amethyst color (a traditional favo...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Brushed Stainless Steel "Apple" Centerpiece Jar Morinox, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your table setting with this striking 70s Design Centerpiece crafted by Morinox in Italy. Reminiscent of the iconic creations by Lino Sabatini for Fleuron and Christofle, thi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 9.06 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in
Glazed ceramic bowl by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby. Sweden, 1940's
Located in Venice, CA
Glazed ceramic bowl by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby. Sweden, 1940's.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Sabattini for Rosenthal Vintage Rare Stainless Steel Flatware 60 Pieces
By Lino Sabattini, Rosenthal
Located in North Miami, FL
This sculptural and extremely rare set of 60 pieces of stainless steel signed Sabattini for Rosenthal flatware is so amazing. It is signed Rosenthal and designed by Sabattini. It is ...
Category
1970s German Organic Modern Vintage Serveware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Elegant Art Déco tray. France 1930s. Macassar Wood.Chrome border. Marked.
Located in Köln, NW
Elegant Art Déco tray. France 1930s.
Macassar wood.
Chrome border
Marked on the underside
The tray stands on square macassar feet, making it look light and elegant.
One glue spot vis...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware
Materials
Chrome
H 1.58 in W 16.15 in D 7.09 in
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Vintage Serveware For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage serveware for your home. Each vintage serveware for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, ceramic and silver. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage serveware — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage serveware bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage serveware that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jens Harald Quistgaard, Tiffany & Co. and Dansk Designs produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Serveware?
The average selling price for a vintage serveware at 1stDibs is $762, while they’re typically $17 on the low end and $100,200 for the highest priced.
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.
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