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A 1960s Val Saint Lambert crystal and silver plated champagne bucket
A 1960s Val Saint Lambert crystal and silver plated champagne bucket

A 1960s Val Saint Lambert crystal and silver plated champagne bucket

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in London, GB

A 1960s Val Saint Lambert crystal and silver plated champagne bucket, with ring handles on each

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage 20thC Silver Plated Pineapple Ice Bucket By Mauro Manetti, Italy c.1960
Vintage 20thC Silver Plated Pineapple Ice Bucket By Mauro Manetti, Italy c.1960

Vintage 20thC Silver Plated Pineapple Ice Bucket By Mauro Manetti, Italy c.1960

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

from silvered pewter, this ice bucket is not merely a functional item but a true work of art

Category

20th Century Italian Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

70s Bar Cocktail Set in Brass & Ivory White Ribbed Ceramic, Tommaso Barbi Style
70s Bar Cocktail Set in Brass & Ivory White Ribbed Ceramic, Tommaso Barbi Style

70s Bar Cocktail Set in Brass & Ivory White Ribbed Ceramic, Tommaso Barbi Style

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Roma, IT

We offer for sale a lovingly crafted vintage bar set, perfect for your home or office bar. This two

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bailey Banks & Biddle Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker
Vintage Bailey Banks & Biddle Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker

Vintage Bailey Banks & Biddle Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Bailey Banks & Biddle Art Deco Silver Plated Martini Cocktail Shaker. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century American Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker By Napier c.1930
20th Century American Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker By Napier c.1930

20th Century American Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker By Napier c.1930

By Napier Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A stylish 20th Century Art Deco silver plate & part gilt recipe cocktail shaker by NAPIER CO

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20th Century American Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Novelty 20thC Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Hukin & Heath c.1930
Novelty 20thC Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Hukin & Heath c.1930

Novelty 20thC Silver Plated "Bell-Form" Cocktail Shaker, Hukin & Heath c.1930

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An unusual and highly decorative silver-plated cocktail shaker by renowned British silversmiths

Category

20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Silvered metal bottles holder. French work. Circa 1950
Silvered metal bottles holder. French work. Circa 1950

Silvered metal bottles holder. French work. Circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice design bottle holder is made of silvered metal. It can be used to display the bottles as

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

Lancel Paris Modernist Barware Silver Plate Ice Bucket Cooler, circa 1970
Lancel Paris Modernist Barware Silver Plate Ice Bucket Cooler, circa 1970

Lancel Paris Modernist Barware Silver Plate Ice Bucket Cooler, circa 1970

By Lancel Paris, Maison Lancel

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Lancel, Paris, France, circa 1970 Designed by the esteemed

Category

1970s French Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of Emilia Castillo Parrot Goblets for Los Castillo, Mexican Modern Silver
Pair of Emilia Castillo Parrot Goblets for Los Castillo, Mexican Modern Silver

Pair of Emilia Castillo Parrot Goblets for Los Castillo, Mexican Modern Silver

By Los Castillo, Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beautifully hand hammered in silver plate, creating a richly textured surface that reflects light with subtle

Category

1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

Modernist Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses, 6 pieces
Modernist Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses, 6 pieces

Modernist Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Cordial Cups or Shot Glasses, 6 pieces

By Atelier Moderne d’Orfèvrerie.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Silversmith Fabiora, Paris. The bar set consists of six silver-plated cocktail cordial cups or shot glasses

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Set of 8 MCM Pharmacist, Medical, Laboratory or Doctors Theme Rocks Bar Glasses
Set of 8 MCM Pharmacist, Medical, Laboratory or Doctors Theme Rocks Bar Glasses

Set of 8 MCM Pharmacist, Medical, Laboratory or Doctors Theme Rocks Bar Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in St. Louis, MO

MCM set of 8, circa 1950s Medical, Doctors, Pharmacy or Laboratory theme rocks barware glasses. Black and 22k gold screened graphics with the rod of asclepius symbol, mortar and pes...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

St James Brazil Silver Plate Martini Pitcher Cocktail Mixer Jug, circa 1980
St James Brazil Silver Plate Martini Pitcher Cocktail Mixer Jug, circa 1980

St James Brazil Silver Plate Martini Pitcher Cocktail Mixer Jug, circa 1980

By St. James

Located in Atlanta, GA

Boost your cocktail experience with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired silver-plated pitcher, a rare

Category

1980s Brazilian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated Tennis Racket Shape for Grolsch, 1980s
Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated Tennis Racket Shape for Grolsch, 1980s

Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plated Tennis Racket Shape for Grolsch, 1980s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

tennis racket and silver plated for an elegant finish. Designed for Grolsch Pen, it combines Mid Century

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

1960s American Classical Silver Plate Wine Coaster with Corkscrew
1960s American Classical Silver Plate Wine Coaster with Corkscrew

1960s American Classical Silver Plate Wine Coaster with Corkscrew

Located in New York, NY

Traditional silver plate wine coaster trimmed in grape clusters and leaves with a wood insert

Category

20th Century American American Classical Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Enrique Garcel Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goatskin Pagoda Style Bar Tray
Enrique Garcel Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goatskin Pagoda Style Bar Tray

Enrique Garcel Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Goatskin Pagoda Style Bar Tray

By Enrique Garcel

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful Mid-Century Modern bar tray was handmade in Colombia, circa 1980. It features a

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1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Goatskin

1970s French Silver Plated Apple Ice Bucket Mid Century Barware Tabletop
1970s French Silver Plated Apple Ice Bucket Mid Century Barware Tabletop

1970s French Silver Plated Apple Ice Bucket Mid Century Barware Tabletop

Located in High Point, NC

This distinctive 1970s French silver-plated apple ice bucket is a sculptural and playful example of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Spirit Measure Cup, London, c.1901
20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Spirit Measure Cup, London, c.1901

20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver Spirit Measure Cup, London, c.1901

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Edwardian solid silver double spirit measure cup, of traditional size in

Category

20th Century British Edwardian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate & Stone Lizard Shot Glass, Mexican Silversmith
Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate & Stone Lizard Shot Glass, Mexican Silversmith

Los Castillo Taxco Silver Plate & Stone Lizard Shot Glass, Mexican Silversmith

By Los Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ideal for curated bar carts, luxury interiors, and collectors of Mexican silver This piece works

Category

1970s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate, Brass

German Silver Plated Hammered Flask with Screw Lid and Cup
German Silver Plated Hammered Flask with Screw Lid and Cup

German Silver Plated Hammered Flask with Screw Lid and Cup

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and brilliant hammered flask with screw lid and small cup at top. The piece was made in Germany and is in very good condition. We have made sure the top does not leak, ...

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20th Century German Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Wine Champagne Cooler Holder with Handles, 1960's
Vintage Silver Plate Wine Champagne Cooler Holder with Handles, 1960's

Vintage Silver Plate Wine Champagne Cooler Holder with Handles, 1960's

By Gorham

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This impressive wine or champagne bucket features a silver plated finish. As seen throughout Europe

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Mid-20th Century English American Classical Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Ercuis Paris Silver Plate Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server, 1950s
Ercuis Paris Silver Plate Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server, 1950s

Ercuis Paris Silver Plate Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server, 1950s

By Ercuis

Located in Atlanta, GA

French silversmith Ercuis, Paris, designed this stunning silver plate bottle holder, wine pourer

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Art deco silver bucket
Art deco silver bucket

Art deco silver bucket

Located in Brooklyn, NY

modernist champagne bucket in silver from the art deco period in good condition stamped with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Vintage Culver Gold Red Thai Goddess Bar Glasses and Ice Bucket
Vintage Culver Gold Red Thai Goddess Bar Glasses and Ice Bucket

Vintage Culver Gold Red Thai Goddess Bar Glasses and Ice Bucket

By Culver Ltd., Cera

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredible and unique set. Mid-Century Modern cocktail glasses by Culver decorated with a 22 karat gold leaf design of Lakshmi. An accompanying ice bucket completes the set with the ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

20th Century American Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker, c.1930
20th Century American Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker, c.1930

20th Century American Silver Plated "Recipe" Cocktail Shaker, c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A “dial-a-drink“ recipe cocktail shaker made in the USA produced in the 1930s. The mechanism works by rotating the shaker, each small adjustment revealing windows which describe how ...

Category

20th Century American Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener
Vintage Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener

Vintage Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener

By Los Ballesteros

Located in San Diego, CA

Mexican Alpaca Silver and Abalone Bottle Opener. A beautiful statement piece at the bar

Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Vintage Highball Glasses in a Graphic Silver Basket Weave Pattern
Vintage Highball Glasses in a Graphic Silver Basket Weave Pattern

Vintage Highball Glasses in a Graphic Silver Basket Weave Pattern

Located in Nantucket, MA

made up of wide bars of silver with openings in between giving the illusion of an open weave.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Cubic Chromed Steel, Wood and Glass Dry Bar, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Cubic Chromed Steel, Wood and Glass Dry Bar, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Cubic Chromed Steel, Wood and Glass Dry Bar, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Unique midcentury cubic dry bar in lacquered ash wood, mirrored steel and glass dry bar with hidden

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Steel, Metal, Chrome

Pair of Fine Vintage Silver Collared Cut Glass Decanters
Pair of Fine Vintage Silver Collared Cut Glass Decanters

Pair of Fine Vintage Silver Collared Cut Glass Decanters

Located in Worcester, GB

Pair of English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Collared Decanters, London, 1971 & 1973 A fine

Category

Mid-20th Century British Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Cut Glass

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Queen Ann Style Tankard
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Queen Ann Style Tankard

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Queen Ann Style Tankard

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Queen Anne style tankard in solid silver in a conical shape chiseled with fluted motifs. The lid is

Category

1980s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

English Elizabeth II Solid / Sterling Silver Hip Flask - Jubilee Mark
English Elizabeth II Solid / Sterling Silver Hip Flask - Jubilee Mark

English Elizabeth II Solid / Sterling Silver Hip Flask - Jubilee Mark

By J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd.

Located in Bath, GB

A striking vintage solid English / sterling silver spirit flask reminiscent of a traditional car

Category

1970s British Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Aries astrological Bottle Opener Fracne 1970
Silver Plated Aries astrological Bottle Opener Fracne 1970

Silver Plated Aries astrological Bottle Opener Fracne 1970

By Hermès, Henri Lancel

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A bottle opener from the 1970s, in silver-plated metal, themed around the signs of the zodiac

Category

1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Plated Cancer astrological Bottle Opener France 1970
Silver Plated Cancer astrological Bottle Opener France 1970

Silver Plated Cancer astrological Bottle Opener France 1970

By Henri Lancel, Hermès

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A bottle opener from the 1970s, in silver-plated metal, themed around the signs of the zodiac

Category

1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

MCM Silver Plated Armorial Shield Carafe Made in Italy
MCM Silver Plated Armorial Shield Carafe Made in Italy

MCM Silver Plated Armorial Shield Carafe Made in Italy

By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co., Paloma Picasso

Located in San Diego, CA

has elements of high design craft. The silver plated body holds and impressive shield that alludes

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Modern Silver Plated Italian Wine Cooler by Calegaro
1980s Modern Silver Plated Italian Wine Cooler by Calegaro

1980s Modern Silver Plated Italian Wine Cooler by Calegaro

By Calegaro

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Chic 1980s Modern Silver Plated Italian Wine / Champagne Cooler by Calegaro This stylish and

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver metal champagne bucket by MOET & CHANDON
Silver metal champagne bucket by MOET & CHANDON

Silver metal champagne bucket by MOET & CHANDON

By Moet & Chandon

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

MOET & CHANDON Plated Metal Champagne Bottle Beautiful champagne bucket that holds up to three bottles, featuring a decorative embossed band near the top. On the front, there is an i...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker with Squeezer, circa 1940
Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker with Squeezer, circa 1940

Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker with Squeezer, circa 1940

By St. Medard 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

This superb three-section cocktail shaker was crafted by the renowned silversmith Saint Medard in Paris. The beautiful Art Deco flair features a geometric pattern. The shaker feature...

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver-Plated Metal "unipersonale"ashtray from Lino Sabattini, 1972, set of 3
Silver-Plated Metal "unipersonale"ashtray from Lino Sabattini, 1972, set of 3

Silver-Plated Metal "unipersonale"ashtray from Lino Sabattini, 1972, set of 3

By Sabattini Argenteria, Lino Sabattini

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 3 silver plated metal unipersonale ashtray by Lino sabattini, 1972. Manifacture's mark on

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver

Saint Medard Le Chardon, Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, circa 1940
Saint Medard Le Chardon, Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, circa 1940

Saint Medard Le Chardon, Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker, circa 1940

By St. Medard 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined three-sectioned cocktail shaker was crafted by the renowned silversmith Saint Medard in Paris for the Le Chardon Collection. The beautiful Art Deco design features a geo...

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set
Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set

Mid-Century Sterling & .900 Silver Sipping Straw Cocktail Spoon Set

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

spoons are composed of a combination of sterling and .900 silver and the hollow stem is done with a

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Mid-century Italian Silver Plated Ice Bucket, Excellent Condition
1960s Mid-century Italian Silver Plated Ice Bucket, Excellent Condition

1960s Mid-century Italian Silver Plated Ice Bucket, Excellent Condition

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous Ice Bucket in Silver Plated. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century English Solid Silver Wine Corkscrew & Bottle Opener, c.1941
20th Century English Solid Silver Wine Corkscrew & Bottle Opener, c.1941

20th Century English Solid Silver Wine Corkscrew & Bottle Opener, c.1941

By William Suckling Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Superb mid-20th Century art deco style solid silver corkscrew and bottle opener, the corkscrew has

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Silver Plated Antler Branch Chiller Bucket Mud Pie
Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Silver Plated Antler Branch Chiller Bucket Mud Pie

Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Silver Plated Antler Branch Chiller Bucket Mud Pie

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Silver Plated Antler Branch Champagne Chiller Wine Ice Bucket

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

An Italian 1950s silver and crystal cocktail jug with nickel muddling spoon
An Italian 1950s silver and crystal cocktail jug with nickel muddling spoon

An Italian 1950s silver and crystal cocktail jug with nickel muddling spoon

Located in London, GB

An Italian 1950s crystal and silver topped cocktail jug, stamped with 800 (80 %) silver mark and

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Hard-to-Find Tommi Parzinger Brass Bar Serving Tray for Dorlyn Silversmiths
Hard-to-Find Tommi Parzinger Brass Bar Serving Tray for Dorlyn Silversmiths

Hard-to-Find Tommi Parzinger Brass Bar Serving Tray for Dorlyn Silversmiths

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Minneapolis, MN

silver, ceramic, metal and fabric. In the 1960s and 1970s, his focus turned to mostly painting in the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Braid

Vintage Fisher Mid Century Modern Art Deco Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket
Vintage Fisher Mid Century Modern Art Deco Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket

Vintage Fisher Mid Century Modern Art Deco Silver Plated Lidded Ice Bucket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Art Deco Silver Plated Glass Lined Lidded Ice Bucket with Locking Lid

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Cocktail or Appetizer Picks, Set of 6
Sterling Silver Cocktail or Appetizer Picks, Set of 6

Sterling Silver Cocktail or Appetizer Picks, Set of 6

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful set of six (6) sterling silver cocktail or appetizer picks, circa early to mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Vintage Silver Bars For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage silver bars available for sale. Each of these unique vintage silver bars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and glass. Vintage silver bars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage silver bars to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco vintage silver bars are of considerable interest. Many vintage silver bars are appealing in their simplicity, but Crescent Silverware, Sanborns and Swid Powell produced popular vintage silver bars that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Silver Bars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,376, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $5,980 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.

Questions About Vintage Silver Bars
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify vintage silver, use the hallmarks on your piece. You will usually find them on the bottoms and interiors of hollowware and decorative objects, as well as on the handles of flatware. Using trusted online resources, research the hallmarks to identify the maker and determine what characteristics to look for when dating its pieces. Employing the recommended dating method, determine the approximate age of your item. It would be considered vintage if it is 20 to 99 years old. Antiques are 100 years old or more, while contemporary pieces date back to the last 20 years. You can also enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to simplify the process. Find a collection of vintage silver decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    To tell if silver is vintage, locate the hallmarks that identify its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and to look for pieces similar to yours to estimate when it was produced. Generally, silver made 20 to 99 years ago is vintage. Older pieces are antiques, while newer ones are contemporary. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you identify vintage silver. Explore a wide range of silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    “Vintage” is a word used to generally describe items that were made before 1950. “Antique” is a term applied to anything made before 1900. If you have vintage silver, it was likely created between 1900 and 1950. Shop a collection of vintage and antique silver from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    Whether vintage silverware is real silver or not varies. Some makers producing silverware between 20 and 100 years ago used sterling silver and fine silver as materials. Others produced silver plate silverware, with items being made of a base metal and then finished with a thin layer of genuine silver. Silverware manufacturers also introduced stainless steel flatware during the early 20th century. Researching hallmarks found on your vintage silverware can help you determine whether or not it is real silver. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage silverware.