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Wedgwood Conchology

Regency Wedgwood Nautilus Pearlware Seashell Dessert Service
Regency Wedgwood Nautilus Pearlware Seashell Dessert Service

Regency Wedgwood Nautilus Pearlware Seashell Dessert Service

By Wedgwood

Located in Downingtown, PA

The service's design is a direct reflection of Josiah Wedgwood I's personal fascination with conchology, the study of shells.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Wedgwood Yellow Pottery Nautilus Sea Shell Sauce Tureen, Cover & Stand
Wedgwood Yellow Pottery Nautilus Sea Shell Sauce Tureen, Cover & Stand

Wedgwood Yellow Pottery Nautilus Sea Shell Sauce Tureen, Cover & Stand

By Wedgwood

Located in Downingtown, PA

Conchological Rarity: Wedgwood Pearlware Nautilus Sauce Tureen & Stand, Circa 1790 A superb and rare late 18th-century Wedgwood pearlware sauce tureen, cover, and stand, brilliantly...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Pottery

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

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Dozen 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Decorated with Shells
Dozen 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Decorated with Shells

Dozen 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Decorated with Shells

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

Shell edge bordering made its first appearance at Wedgwood during the 1770s. "During 1778 and afterwards, (Josiah) Wedgwood made conchology his study, and formed an admirable collect...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Rococo Dinner Plates

A Pink Wedgwood Dessert Service Shell Shaped Set of Dishes
A Pink Wedgwood Dessert Service Shell Shaped Set of Dishes

A Pink Wedgwood Dessert Service Shell Shaped Set of Dishes

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

During 1778 and afterwards, (Josiah) Wedgwood made conchology his study, and formed an admirable collection of shells.

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Antique 19th Century British Rococo Pottery

Wedgwood Set with Scallop Shell Shaped Dishes, Clam Shaped Tureens & a Nautilus
Wedgwood Set with Scallop Shell Shaped Dishes, Clam Shaped Tureens & a Nautilus

Wedgwood Set with Scallop Shell Shaped Dishes, Clam Shaped Tureens & a Nautilus

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

On the reverse the pieces are marked with an impressed "WEDGWOOD" Condition: Excellent Price: $7,800 Background of Wedgwood's Shell Shaped Pottery: Josiah Wedgwood, the founder ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Complete Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern
Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Complete Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern

Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Complete Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The molded plates are realistically shaped as Josiah Wedgwood was fascinated by conchology/shells and remained true to the natural forms.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Pearlware

Set of 2 Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Dessert Plates in the Nautilus Pattern
Set of 2 Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Dessert Plates in the Nautilus Pattern

Set of 2 Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Dessert Plates in the Nautilus Pattern

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The molded plates are realistically shaped as Josiah Wedgwood was fascinated by conchology/shells and remained true to the natural forms.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Ceramics

Materials

Pearlware

Wedgwood 18th Century Creamware Shell
Wedgwood 18th Century Creamware Shell

Wedgwood 18th Century Creamware Shell

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H 2 in W 8 in D 5.75 in

Wedgwood 18th Century Creamware Shell

Located in Katonah, NY

Shell edge bordering made its first appearance at Wedgwood during the summer of 1776.* During 1778 and afterwards, (Josiah) Wedgwood made conchology his study, and formed an admirab...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Decorative Objects

Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern 16 Pieces
Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern 16 Pieces

Wedgwood Pink Pearlware Dessert Service in the Nautilus Pattern 16 Pieces

By Josiah Wedgwood

Located in Great Barrington, MA

The molded plates are realistically shaped as Josiah Wedgwood was fascinated by conchology/shells and remained true to the natural forms.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Pearlware, Porcelain

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Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

$2,895 / item

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Rosso Glass Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...

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2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass

Wedgwood Majolica Dish with Strawberries on a Cobalt Ground, 1870, 12 Available
Wedgwood Majolica Dish with Strawberries on a Cobalt Ground, 1870, 12 Available

Wedgwood Majolica Dish with Strawberries on a Cobalt Ground, 1870, 12 Available

By Wedgwood

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry dish, naturalistically relief-modeled with strawberries, leaves, and blossoms, the lip with strawberry leaves and tendrils, with a yellow-glazed rim, on ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Set of 6 Wedgwood blue and white jasperware bread plates
Set of 6 Wedgwood blue and white jasperware bread plates

Set of 6 Wedgwood blue and white jasperware bread plates

$395Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.4 in Dm 4.41 in

Set of 6 Wedgwood blue and white jasperware bread plates

By Wedgwood

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

Set of 6 Wedgwood jasperware trinket trays, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type of pottery first develo...

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20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Venezia, Veneto

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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

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Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood

20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Rome, IT

Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985
Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985

Claude Lalanne, a Rare Gilt-Bronze Dragonfly Frame, France, C. 1985

By Claude Lalanne

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Claude Lalanne (1925-2019) A rare gilt-bronze dragonfly frame, France C. 1985, Signed on reverse Cl. Lalanne Artcurial 25/450. Measures: 4" high x 3.5" wide Great condition. Ready...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France
133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France

133 Piece House of Puiforcat Kiang She Dinner Service for 12 by Limoges, France

By Puiforcat

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., France, a magnificent Chinese-inspired service from the 18th century "Kiang She" (on white background) from Puiforcat. 133 pieces of gilt and polychrome enameled porcelain, ...

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1990s French Chinoiserie Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates
Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

Set of 12 Antique Meissen Porcelain 'Old Ozier' Pattern Cabinet or Dinner Plates

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 antique, 18th century German porcelain plates. By the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. In the Old Ozier pattern. Each plate has a gilt and slightly scalloped ring ...

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Antique 1760s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Venetian Salviati Set of 36 Pcs Stemware Service Amethyst w/ Gold Leaf & Swans
Venetian Salviati Set of 36 Pcs Stemware Service Amethyst w/ Gold Leaf & Swans

Venetian Salviati Set of 36 Pcs Stemware Service Amethyst w/ Gold Leaf & Swans

By Salviati

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a complete hand blown Venetian stemware service made by Salviati, circa 1920s. The 36 piece set consists of 12 each of water goblets, wine goblets and champagne coupes, each ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 10 Foley 19th Century Arts & Crafts Dessert Plates with Shaped Rim
Set of 10 Foley 19th Century Arts & Crafts Dessert Plates with Shaped Rim

Set of 10 Foley 19th Century Arts & Crafts Dessert Plates with Shaped Rim

By Foley China

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This is a set of ten Foley China, England dessert plates with an unusual and distinctive Arts and Crafts pattern that takes your breath away. The striking combination of colors in co...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service
Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service

Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service

Located in Atlanta, GA

Set of Early 19th Century English Derby Porcelain Dessert Service. 18 plates, 7 shaped dishes, 1 sauce tureen with lid and underplate.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen with a Quail and Her Chicks, English, 1874
A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen with a Quail and Her Chicks, English, 1874

A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen with a Quail and Her Chicks, English, 1874

By George Jones

Located in Banner Elk, NC

A George Jones Majolica Game Tureen, the base with relief molded rabbits among ferns and grasses on both sides, with oak leaves, acorns, and ivy encircling all around the mossy branc...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Wedgwood Borghese Covered Vases, circa 1840
Pair of Wedgwood Borghese Covered Vases, circa 1840

Pair of Wedgwood Borghese Covered Vases, circa 1840

Located in New York, NY

With neoclassical decoration. Impressed Wedgwood.

Category

Antique 1840s English Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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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.