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Artichoke Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970
Artichoke Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970

Artichoke Ice Bucket Designed by Mauro Manetti, Silver Plated, circa 1970

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Paris, FR

Artichoke ice bucket designed by Mauro Manetti, circa 1970 (productions realized after the 1980s have a white lacquered metallic inner part instead). Outside made of silverplated cas...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Aluminum, Silver Plate

Vintage 20th Century Silver Plated Brutalist Style Ice Bucket c.1960
Vintage 20th Century Silver Plated Brutalist Style Ice Bucket c.1960

Vintage 20th Century Silver Plated Brutalist Style Ice Bucket c.1960

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th Century silver plated Brutalist style ice bucket, dating to the latter part of the 1960s

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20th Century European Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle silver-plated champagne bucket
Christofle silver-plated champagne bucket

Christofle silver-plated champagne bucket

By Christofle

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Christofle Silver-Plated Metal Champagne Bucket This 1950s Christofle champagne bucket features a

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

20th Century English Pair Of Solid Silver & Cut Glass Locking Decanters c.1925
20th Century English Pair Of Solid Silver & Cut Glass Locking Decanters c.1925

20th Century English Pair Of Solid Silver & Cut Glass Locking Decanters c.1925

By Hukin & Heath

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

diagonally cut and pillared glass mounted with an elegant fan shaped stopper. Applied with a stylised silver

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20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Gerald Benney, Modernist Enamel & Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, London, 1985
Gerald Benney, Modernist Enamel & Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, London, 1985

Gerald Benney, Modernist Enamel & Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, London, 1985

By Gerald Benney

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1985 by Gerald Benney, this very handsome pair of Sterling Silver Wine

Category

1980s English Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christofle France Silver Plated Wine Champagne Ice Bucket
Christofle France Silver Plated Wine Champagne Ice Bucket

Christofle France Silver Plated Wine Champagne Ice Bucket

By Christofle

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare, silverplated champagne bucket from Christofle of France. Signed on bottom as pictured. approx. 9" X 9". Retains an original tarnished aged patina.

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass

1970s  Mid-Century Modern Sea Effect Lucite and Silver Plate Octagonal Tray
1970s  Mid-Century Modern Sea Effect Lucite and Silver Plate Octagonal Tray

1970s Mid-Century Modern Sea Effect Lucite and Silver Plate Octagonal Tray

By Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

overall with normal signs of use and age and silver plate in original patina. This serving tray is

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Equestrian Riding Helmet Bottle Opener in Silver Plated Brass Metal 70s
Vintage Equestrian Riding Helmet Bottle Opener in Silver Plated Brass Metal 70s

Vintage Equestrian Riding Helmet Bottle Opener in Silver Plated Brass Metal 70s

Located in Roma, IT

This sculptural Mid-20th-Century Modern bottle opener was found in Italy and purchased by us together with two similar pieces, each shaped like a different style of hat: one a Bowler...

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

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

20th Century Italian Silver Tarkard, worked as Italian artisan tradition
20th Century Italian Silver Tarkard, worked as Italian artisan tradition

20th Century Italian Silver Tarkard, worked as Italian artisan tradition

By Mario Vallè

Located in VALENZA, IT

Tarkard in solid silver 800. The design on the body has a diamond pattern. The beaded handle is

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20th Century Italian George III Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Aldo Tura Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass Details, Made in Italy
Aldo Tura Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass Details, Made in Italy

Aldo Tura Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass Details, Made in Italy

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant bar set in carved wood and details in brass. The set consist of an ice bucket, a shaker, a

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Repousse Sterling Silver Wine Cooler, European 20th Century
Large Repousse Sterling Silver Wine Cooler, European 20th Century

Large Repousse Sterling Silver Wine Cooler, European 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful quality and impressive, hand repousse and chased sterling silver two handled wine cooler

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Winged Bird Spirit Totem Pole Beer Bottle Opener Midcentury Cocktail Bar
Brass Winged Bird Spirit Totem Pole Beer Bottle Opener Midcentury Cocktail Bar

Brass Winged Bird Spirit Totem Pole Beer Bottle Opener Midcentury Cocktail Bar

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Please let me know which one you would like to purchase, listed price is for each opener. No markings but very Carl Aubock, Native Northwest, or Central American influenced. Possibly...

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1950s Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Cut Glass Golf Theme Ashtray c.1911
Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Cut Glass Golf Theme Ashtray c.1911

Antique 20th Century English Solid Silver & Cut Glass Golf Theme Ashtray c.1911

By Henry Clifford Davis

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early-20th Century English solid silver & cut glass mounted ashtray. The plain rim is

Category

20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Set of Four Brass, Silver and Abalone Shell Tumblers by Villa, Taxco
Set of Four Brass, Silver and Abalone Shell Tumblers by Villa, Taxco

Set of Four Brass, Silver and Abalone Shell Tumblers by Villa, Taxco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking set of four vintage tumblers by Villa, Taxco, crafted in brass with interiors silver

Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage 20thC Silver Plated & Cut Glass Cigar Ashtray With Naval Badge c.1930
Vintage 20thC Silver Plated & Cut Glass Cigar Ashtray With Naval Badge c.1930

Vintage 20thC Silver Plated & Cut Glass Cigar Ashtray With Naval Badge c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Vintage 20th Century silver plated & cut glass ashtray, featuring a naval badge decoration on the

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20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Macbeth-Evans Pebbled and Silver Band Cocktail Set
Vintage Macbeth-Evans Pebbled and Silver Band Cocktail Set

Vintage Macbeth-Evans Pebbled and Silver Band Cocktail Set

Located in Nantucket, MA

and silver bands of various width applied above.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Glass

Sculptural flask in solid silver with agate by Inga Lagervall, Swedish 1952.
Sculptural flask in solid silver with agate by Inga Lagervall, Swedish 1952.

Sculptural flask in solid silver with agate by Inga Lagervall, Swedish 1952.

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare sculptural flask in solid silver with agate by Inga Lagervall (born 1943), Swedish 1952. With

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Agate, Silver

Pair of French Silver Plate Champagne Ice Buckets Barware
Pair of French Silver Plate Champagne Ice Buckets Barware

Pair of French Silver Plate Champagne Ice Buckets Barware

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An antique pair of ice colers in silver plated brass with handles from the early 20th Century. This

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Modernist Silver Breton Design Ice Bucket in the Style of Marc Chagall 1950's
Modernist Silver Breton Design Ice Bucket in the Style of Marc Chagall 1950's

Modernist Silver Breton Design Ice Bucket in the Style of Marc Chagall 1950's

By (after) Marc Chagall

Located in Hastings, GB

An exceptional and very rare silver-plated modernist Ice Bucket, attributed to the works of the

Category

1950s French Post-Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Silvered Metal Ice Bucket reprsenting a Duck by Mauro Manetti
Silvered Metal Ice Bucket reprsenting a Duck by Mauro Manetti

Silvered Metal Ice Bucket reprsenting a Duck by Mauro Manetti

By Mauro Manetti

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

Thi nice ice bucket representing a duck is made of silvered metal. This is an Italian work signed

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal

Franco Lapini Bear Head Silver Plated Ice Bucket Cookie Jar, Italy, 1970
Franco Lapini Bear Head Silver Plated Ice Bucket Cookie Jar, Italy, 1970

Franco Lapini Bear Head Silver Plated Ice Bucket Cookie Jar, Italy, 1970

By Franco Lapini

Located in Munich, DE

Franco Lapini exquisite bear head sculpture is made entirely of metal plated in silver and its

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silver Sculptural Earrings by Sigurd Persson made 1964
Vintage Silver Sculptural Earrings by Sigurd Persson made 1964

Vintage Silver Sculptural Earrings by Sigurd Persson made 1964

By Sigurd Persson

Located in Stockholm, SE

from a silver bar hangs a sculptural pendant formed from curved silver bands that gradually decrease in

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Baccarat Grey Bottle, Italy 1940s
Art Deco Sterling Silver Baccarat Grey Bottle, Italy 1940s

Art Deco Sterling Silver Baccarat Grey Bottle, Italy 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Art Deco sterling silver baccarat grey bottle, Italy, 1940s.

Category

1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Vintage 20thC Solid Silver Bottle Opener In The Shape Of A Fox, England c.1965
Vintage 20thC Solid Silver Bottle Opener In The Shape Of A Fox, England c.1965

Vintage 20thC Solid Silver Bottle Opener In The Shape Of A Fox, England c.1965

By J.B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A late 20th century rare novelty bottle opener in the shape of a fox. It is made of solid silver

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1960s English Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

One Reed Barton Enameled One Napier Whimsical Silver Plate Shot Glasses
One Reed Barton Enameled One Napier Whimsical Silver Plate Shot Glasses

One Reed Barton Enameled One Napier Whimsical Silver Plate Shot Glasses

By Reed & Barton, Napier Co.

Located in Ferndale, MI

Two fingers please. Shot measure silver plate cups. One with enamel interior by Reed and Barton

Category

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

Materials

Silver

Mauro Manetti Stirrup Cup, Brass & Silver Plate, Boar Head, 1970
Mauro Manetti Stirrup Cup, Brass & Silver Plate, Boar Head, 1970

Mauro Manetti Stirrup Cup, Brass & Silver Plate, Boar Head, 1970

By Gucci

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Playful stirrup cup from the 1970s in brass and silver plate. Gorgeous stirrup cup adorned with a hand

Category

Mid-20th Century English Elizabethan Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Pewter, Brass

1970s Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Lidian
1970s Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Lidian

1970s Stunning Mid-Century Modern Brass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket by Lidian

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Elevate your home bar with this stunning Mid-Century Modern ice bucket, a quintessential piece of

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

A.Pozzi, Silver Plated and Brass Champagne Flute, Italy, Marked Padova A.Pozzi
A.Pozzi, Silver Plated and Brass Champagne Flute, Italy, Marked Padova A.Pozzi

A.Pozzi, Silver Plated and Brass Champagne Flute, Italy, Marked Padova A.Pozzi

By Ambrogio Pozzi

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

This rare champagne flute is made of silver plated with a brass lemon. This is an Italian work

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre
Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre

Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre

By Christofle, Jacques Adnet

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

This beautiful bottle holder is made of silver plated and black chinese lacquer. This is an iconic

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Modern silver-plated Pear wine cooler / ice bucket, Teghini Firenze Italy 1970s
Modern silver-plated Pear wine cooler / ice bucket, Teghini Firenze Italy 1970s

Modern silver-plated Pear wine cooler / ice bucket, Teghini Firenze Italy 1970s

By Teghini

Located in Firenze, IT

Important Hollywood regency pear-shaped wine cooler / ice bucket Teghini Florence Italy 1970s Silverplated brass, hand-crafted Marked on the base. H 37 cm - 20 cm diam. Conditi...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Mid Century Full Lead Crystal Sterling Silver Spirits Wine Decanters, 1966
Pair Mid Century Full Lead Crystal Sterling Silver Spirits Wine Decanters, 1966

Pair Mid Century Full Lead Crystal Sterling Silver Spirits Wine Decanters, 1966

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning identical Pair of English heavy gauge Sterling Silver mounted full led Crystal Spirits or

Category

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

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Leather 'Bombard' Jug c.1906
Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Leather 'Bombard' Jug c.1906

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Leather 'Bombard' Jug c.1906

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Edwardian solid silver and leather 'bombard' jug, crafted from wet

Category

20th Century British Other Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Set of 6 Sterling Silver Wine Goblets, S. J. Rose 1974
Mid Century Set of 6 Sterling Silver Wine Goblets, S. J. Rose 1974

Mid Century Set of 6 Sterling Silver Wine Goblets, S. J. Rose 1974

By S.J. Rose 2

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1974 by S. J. Rose, this stylish set of 6 Sterling Silver Goblets

Category

1970s English Scandinavian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century English Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter, c.1913
20th Century English Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter, c.1913

20th Century English Art Deco Solid Silver & Cut Glass Decanter, c.1913

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century English Art Deco solid silver and cut glass set of three decanters. Of particularly

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign
Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign

Art Deco Silver Plate Shot Cup with Peace Sign

By Napier Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Unique polished silver plate shot cup with peace sign, bridal gift signed and dated 1964 and

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver-Plate and Cane Wine Bottle Holder by Eisenberg Lozano, 1960
Vintage Silver-Plate and Cane Wine Bottle Holder by Eisenberg Lozano, 1960

Vintage Silver-Plate and Cane Wine Bottle Holder by Eisenberg Lozano, 1960

By Eisenberg Lozano, Eisenberg Lozano

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage mid century silver plate and cane wine bottle holder by Eisenberg Lozano. Fabulous elegant

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Aldo Tura Decorative Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass, Macabo, Italy 1950s
Aldo Tura Decorative Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass, Macabo, Italy 1950s

Aldo Tura Decorative Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass, Macabo, Italy 1950s

By Aldo Tura, Macabo

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful bar set in carved wood and brass. This lovely set was designed by Aldo Tura and produced

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gucci Barware Silver Plate and Crystal HighBall Tumbler Glasses Set, circa 1970
Gucci Barware Silver Plate and Crystal HighBall Tumbler Glasses Set, circa 1970

Gucci Barware Silver Plate and Crystal HighBall Tumbler Glasses Set, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

combination of materials: hand‑cut crystal, a silver plate metal base, and a striking gold plate ring adorned

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate

MCM Long Handled Bar Stir Spoon & Olive Fork, Gold Bamboo Motif by Napier Co.
MCM Long Handled Bar Stir Spoon & Olive Fork, Gold Bamboo Motif by Napier Co.

MCM Long Handled Bar Stir Spoon & Olive Fork, Gold Bamboo Motif by Napier Co.

By Napier Co.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid century gold plated bar tools, stir spoon and olive fork with long bamboo form handles and

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Baby Cocktail Shaker and One-shot Glasses
Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Baby Cocktail Shaker and One-shot Glasses

Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Baby Cocktail Shaker and One-shot Glasses

By Saint Médard

Located in Atlanta, GA

in its original gift box. This rare tete-a-tete bar accessory is crafted with a silver plate

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

French Mid Century Silver Plate Owl Bottle Opener with Ruby Glass Eyes, c. 1960
French Mid Century Silver Plate Owl Bottle Opener with Ruby Glass Eyes, c. 1960

French Mid Century Silver Plate Owl Bottle Opener with Ruby Glass Eyes, c. 1960

Located in London, GB

A characterful and rare mid century silver plate bottle opener in the form of an owl’s head with

Category

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

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Gucci, Italy - Set Six Ceramic Ashtrays in Silver Plate and Gold Holder
Gucci, Italy - Set Six Ceramic Ashtrays in Silver Plate and Gold Holder

Gucci, Italy - Set Six Ceramic Ashtrays in Silver Plate and Gold Holder

By Gucci

Located in Bath, GB

A spectacular and rare find, this set of six ceramic ashtrays sitting in their handsome silver

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960
Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960

Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960

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

This unusual bottles holder is made of silver plated on brass on a wooden base. This is a French

Category

1960s French Neoclassical Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid 20th Century Sterling Silver Barware service For 12 People
Mid 20th Century Sterling Silver Barware service For 12 People

Mid 20th Century Sterling Silver Barware service For 12 People

By Gorham

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Mid-20th Century North American Sterling Silver Barware and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Silver Bars

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six Vintage Georges Briard Silver Recumbent Lion Highball Glasses
Six Vintage Georges Briard Silver Recumbent Lion Highball Glasses

Six Vintage Georges Briard Silver Recumbent Lion Highball Glasses

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Signed set of 6 Georges Briard highball glasses with a silver rim above stylized images of

Category

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

Materials

Glass

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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.