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MCM Silver Fade Pitcher
MCM Silver Fade Pitcher

MCM Silver Fade Pitcher

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century glass pitcher with silver fade finish to the top.. Nice modern cylinder shape with a

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Modernist Silver Plated Nautical Ice Bucket with Lid Italy, circa 1960
Modernist Silver Plated Nautical Ice Bucket with Lid Italy, circa 1960

Modernist Silver Plated Nautical Ice Bucket with Lid Italy, circa 1960

Located in London, GB

is of excellent condition. This would make a great gift and would look superb on a bar.

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Glass Cocktail or Lemonade Pitcher
Antique Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Glass Cocktail or Lemonade Pitcher

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Glass Cocktail or Lemonade Pitcher

Located in Philadelphia, PA

applied handle. With scrolling silver overlay around the rim and upper part of the pitcher. The front of

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Silver Plate Magnetic Wine Bottle Drip Stopper by Ercuis Paris
Silver Plate Magnetic Wine Bottle Drip Stopper by Ercuis Paris

Silver Plate Magnetic Wine Bottle Drip Stopper by Ercuis Paris

By Ercuis

Located in San Diego, CA

Silver plate magnetic wine bottle drip stopper in original box by Ercuis Paris, circa 1990s. The

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Bottle Opener
Danish Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Bottle Opener

Danish Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Bottle Opener

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

lustrous sterling silver. This is a timeless accessory that is sure to add a touch of beauty and

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 20thC German Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Monkey Claret Jug c.1900
Antique 20thC German Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Monkey Claret Jug c.1900

Antique 20thC German Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Monkey Claret Jug c.1900

By Wilhelm Binder

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century German solid silver & glass monkey shaped claret jug. The jug features a

Category

20th Century German Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Rooster Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plate Metal Breweriana Barware by Valenti
Rooster Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plate Metal Breweriana Barware by Valenti

Rooster Vintage Bottle Opener Silver Plate Metal Breweriana Barware by Valenti

By F. Valenti

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1970s bottle opener. Made by Valenti Spain, silver plated metal. Nice addition to

Category

1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

20thC English Solid Silver Set Of Four Decanter Labels, Mappin & Webb c.1976
20thC English Solid Silver Set Of Four Decanter Labels, Mappin & Webb c.1976

20thC English Solid Silver Set Of Four Decanter Labels, Mappin & Webb c.1976

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century English solid silver set of four spirit labels, each beautifully modelled

Category

20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Metal Champagne Bucket
Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Metal Champagne Bucket

Christofle Art Deco Silver Plated Metal Champagne Bucket

By Christofle

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Christofle Art Deco Silver Metal Champagne Bucket Elegant Art Deco Champagne Bucket with

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Lion Head Lidded Ice Bucket by Poole
Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Lion Head Lidded Ice Bucket by Poole

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Lion Head Lidded Ice Bucket by Poole

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Regency Silver Plated Lion Head Lidded Ice Bucket With Glass Lined Interior by

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Pink and Turquoise Bar Ware - a Set of 6
Mid-Century Pink and Turquoise Bar Ware - a Set of 6

Mid-Century Pink and Turquoise Bar Ware - a Set of 6

By Libbey Glass Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

Pink and turquoise floral glasses with gold accents and gold rims. These are my favorite and the last I have in this pattern.

Category

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

Materials

Glass

Stunning 20th Century French Silver Plated & Baccarat Glass Wine Cooler c.1960
Stunning 20th Century French Silver Plated & Baccarat Glass Wine Cooler c.1960

Stunning 20th Century French Silver Plated & Baccarat Glass Wine Cooler c.1960

By Baccarat

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th Century finely cut clear crystal wine or champagne cooler with silver-plated handles, etched

Category

20th Century French Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Silver ashtray with the Portuguese coat of arms and 400 reis coins
Silver ashtray with the Portuguese coat of arms and 400 reis coins

Silver ashtray with the Portuguese coat of arms and 400 reis coins

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver ashtray with Portuguese coat of arms and 400 reis coins. Metal: Silver. Origin

Category

20th Century European Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Antique Hawkes Sterling Silver & Glass Cocktail Shaker Plunger or Strainer
Antique Hawkes Sterling Silver & Glass Cocktail Shaker Plunger or Strainer

Antique Hawkes Sterling Silver & Glass Cocktail Shaker Plunger or Strainer

By Steuben Hawkes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique cocktail strainer or plunger shaped mixer. In sterling silver and glass. By

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-century Modern silver-plated ice bucket, Teghini Firenze Italy 1970s
Mid-century Modern silver-plated ice bucket, Teghini Firenze Italy 1970s

Mid-century Modern silver-plated ice bucket, Teghini Firenze Italy 1970s

By Teghini

Located in Firenze, IT

Mid-century Modern ice bucket Teghini, Florence Italy 1970s Silverplated brass, hand-crafted. Marked on the base. H 22 cm - 25 cm diam. Conditions: excellent, no defects.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver ashtray with S. Miguel caravel relief in center and two rests
Silver ashtray with S. Miguel caravel relief in center and two rests

Silver ashtray with S. Miguel caravel relief in center and two rests

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver ashtray with reliefs alluding to the caravel S. Miguel in the center and two

Category

20th Century European Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Six Joe's Bar & Grill by Cera Mid-Century Barware Whiskey Lowball Glasses
Six Joe's Bar & Grill by Cera Mid-Century Barware Whiskey Lowball Glasses

Six Joe's Bar & Grill by Cera Mid-Century Barware Whiskey Lowball Glasses

By Cera

Located in St. Louis, MO

Set of 6 Joe's bar & grill theme by Cera, tables for Ladies, Mid-Century Modern Barware whiskey

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Retro MCM 1970s - Set of 4 Tennis Theme Printed Bar Rocks Glasses
Retro MCM 1970s - Set of 4 Tennis Theme Printed Bar Rocks Glasses

Retro MCM 1970s - Set of 4 Tennis Theme Printed Bar Rocks Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in St. Louis, MO

Vintage 1970s set of 4 Tennis theme barware rocks glasses. Printed in white, green and brown Ink, with 3 sets of crossed rackets, words like Love All, Nice Shot !, Thirty Love, Deuc...

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Novelty 20thC Silver Plated Skittle Bell Cocktail Shaker, Mappin & Webb c.1930
Novelty 20thC Silver Plated Skittle Bell Cocktail Shaker, Mappin & Webb c.1930

Novelty 20thC Silver Plated Skittle Bell Cocktail Shaker, Mappin & Webb c.1930

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A novelty 20th Century silver plated cocktail shaker in the shape of a skittle bell with a wooden

Category

20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior Silver Plated Wine Cooler and Insulated Pitcher
Christian Dior Silver Plated Wine Cooler and Insulated Pitcher

Christian Dior Silver Plated Wine Cooler and Insulated Pitcher

By Christian Dior

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful pair of serving pieces by Christian Dior in Silver plate and Gilt. There is an

Category

20th Century French Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Cooler, Ice Bucket by French Silversmith Desvignes
Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Cooler, Ice Bucket by French Silversmith Desvignes

Art Deco Silver Plate Wine Cooler, Ice Bucket by French Silversmith Desvignes

By Atelier Moderne d’Orfèvrerie.

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare French Art Deco Silver Plate Champagne Bucket by Desvignes, Paris, circa 1940s A striking

Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, 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 plated recipe cocktail shaker by NAPIER CO., Meriden

Category

20th Century American Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Silver Plate Pear Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket, France, 1950
Silver Plate Pear Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket, France, 1950

Silver Plate Pear Champagne Bottle Ice Bucket, France, 1950

Located in Miami, FL

Superb ice bucket in the form of pear the silver plated over Nickel body with removable lid

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

"Palmiro" by Gramigna Sergio Mazza for Arthur Krupp Design 1970s Portable Bar
"Palmiro" by Gramigna Sergio Mazza for Arthur Krupp Design 1970s Portable Bar

"Palmiro" by Gramigna Sergio Mazza for Arthur Krupp Design 1970s Portable Bar

By Sergio Mazza, Giuliana Gramigna, Arthur Krupp

Located in Brescia, IT

"Palmiro" by Giuliana Gramigna and Sergio Mazza for Arthur Krupp, 1971. Steel portable bar

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Steel

Gucci Barware Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray, Italy circa 1980
Gucci Barware Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray, Italy circa 1980

Gucci Barware Silver Plate Barware Serving Tray, Italy circa 1980

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

Crafted by the legendary House of Gucci, Italy, circa 1980, this exceptional silver plate barware

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Amethyst Silver Overlay Glass Decanter Glasses Barware Set
Art Deco Amethyst Silver Overlay Glass Decanter Glasses Barware Set

Art Deco Amethyst Silver Overlay Glass Decanter Glasses Barware Set

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco period amethyst silver ovelay glass decanter and six glasses barware set Czechoslovakia

Category

20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

1930s Art Deco Silver and Engraved Blue Glass Italian Liquor Set
1930s Art Deco Silver and Engraved Blue Glass Italian Liquor Set

1930s Art Deco Silver and Engraved Blue Glass Italian Liquor Set

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A 6 pieces liquor set made in Italy in the Thirties, it's composed by a silver and glass bottle and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Pair of Signed Mid-Century Asprey & Co. Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters
Pair of Signed Mid-Century Asprey & Co. Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters

Pair of Signed Mid-Century Asprey & Co. Sterling Silver Wine Bottle Coasters

By Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Asprey International Limited

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of fine signed English Mid-Century silver wine coasters. By Asprey & Co. In heavy

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Wine Label "Gin" by Harry Bladon, Birmingham, 1965
Sterling Silver Wine Label "Gin" by Harry Bladon, Birmingham, 1965

Sterling Silver Wine Label "Gin" by Harry Bladon, Birmingham, 1965

By Harry Bladon

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a solid, cast, English sterling silver wine label, marked GIN made by Harry Bladon ( born

Category

20th Century English George III Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage, Boxed Barmates by Glo-Hill Bar Tools, with Amber Bakelite Handles
Vintage, Boxed Barmates by Glo-Hill Bar Tools, with Amber Bakelite Handles

Vintage, Boxed Barmates by Glo-Hill Bar Tools, with Amber Bakelite Handles

By Glo Hill

Located in Nantucket, MA

Four piece boxed bar tool set by Glo-Hill for their Barmates line, in chrome with amber Bakelite

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

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

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

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century American “dial-a-drink“ recipe cocktail shaker, produced in the 1930s. The mechanism works by rotating the shaker, each small adjustment reveals windows which de...

Category

20th Century American Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Bar Pitcher
Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Bar Pitcher

Mid-Century Modern Purple Enamel and 22k Gold Gregory Duncan Bar Pitcher

Located in Nantucket, MA

Bar / water pitcher designed by Gregory Duncan for West Virginia Glass. The "Thistle" pattern with

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Hollywood Regency silver cocktail set, Taddei Sestini, Kristal Krisla Italy 1970s
Hollywood Regency silver cocktail set, Taddei Sestini, Kristal Krisla Italy 1970s

Hollywood Regency silver cocktail set, Taddei Sestini, Kristal Krisla Italy 1970s

Located in Firenze, IT

Sestini. Silver Marked and signed. Conditions: very good conditions consistent with age and use.

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass
Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass

Antique Silver Overlay "Scotch" Bottle W/ Locking Mechanism & Shot Glass

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional antique silver overlay "Scotch" bottle combines functionality with refined

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Woven Wicker Rope 6 Bottle Wine Bar Storage Basket Carrier 19"
Vintage Woven Wicker Rope 6 Bottle Wine Bar Storage Basket Carrier 19"

Vintage Woven Wicker Rope 6 Bottle Wine Bar Storage Basket Carrier 19"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century country farmhouse wine serving / carrying / storage basket. Round wood base and top with carved handles and openings for 6 wine bottles; sides woven with rope. Made...

Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Vintage Italian Modern Silver-Plated "Pepper" Ice Bucket with Red Interior
Vintage Italian Modern Silver-Plated "Pepper" Ice Bucket with Red Interior

Vintage Italian Modern Silver-Plated "Pepper" Ice Bucket with Red Interior

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

silver plate exterior and red and white plastic interior. Features a heavily textured, sculptural stem

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Guzzini Barware Silver Plate and Lucite Martini Cocktail Pitcher, circa 1970
Guzzini Barware Silver Plate and Lucite Martini Cocktail Pitcher, circa 1970

Guzzini Barware Silver Plate and Lucite Martini Cocktail Pitcher, circa 1970

By Rede Guzzini, Team Guzzini

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian designer Rede Guzzini designed this exquisite barware ensemble circa 1970. This bar

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Franco Lapini Wild Boar Head Silver Plated Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970
Franco Lapini Wild Boar Head Silver Plated Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970

Franco Lapini Wild Boar Head Silver Plated Wine Cooler, Italy, 1970

By Franco Lapini

Located in Munich, DE

plated in silver and its surface is lightly textured to give it an organic feel, new plastic inlay inside

Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Claret Jug c.1905
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Claret Jug c.1905

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Novelty Claret Jug c.1905

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century Victorian solid silver & glass dog shaped claret jug. The jug features a

Category

20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated and Black Plastic Bottle Holder, French Work, Circa 1970
Silver Plated and Black Plastic Bottle Holder, French Work, Circa 1970

Silver Plated and Black Plastic Bottle Holder, French Work, Circa 1970

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

This nice bottle holder is made of silver plated and black plastic. This is a French Work, circa

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Mappin & Webb
English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Mappin & Webb

English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome 1 pint cocktail shaker in silver plate by the top-notch silversmith, Mappin & Webb of

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Wine Cooler by Garrard & Co. London, 1973
Sterling Silver Wine Cooler by Garrard & Co. London, 1973

Sterling Silver Wine Cooler by Garrard & Co. London, 1973

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1973 by Garrard & Co. Ltd, this striking Sterling Silver Wine Cooler

Category

1970s English Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Modernist Silver-Plated Insulated "Pomegranate" Ice Bucket by Teghini
Italian Modernist Silver-Plated Insulated "Pomegranate" Ice Bucket by Teghini

Italian Modernist Silver-Plated Insulated "Pomegranate" Ice Bucket by Teghini

By Ettore Sottsass, Teghini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Italian Modern "pomegranate-form" ice bucket with silver plate exterior and white

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Solid Silver & Leather Huge Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1907
20th Century Solid Silver & Leather Huge Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1907

20th Century Solid Silver & Leather Huge Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1907

By Hawksley London

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century Edwardian solid silver, blown glass and bound in sumptuous crocodile

Category

20th Century British Edwardian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Insulated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Teghini
Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Insulated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Teghini

Vintage Italian Silver-Plated Insulated "Pumpkin" Ice Bucket by Teghini

By Teghini, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Italian Modern "pumpkin-form" ice bucket with silver plate exterior and ivory-hued

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

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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.