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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Elda Creations Limoges France Porcelain US Passport w Letter Insert Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Elda Creations limited edition hand painted Limoges porcelain trinket / keepsake box in the shape of a blue and gold United States passport book with a miniature "L...
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Late 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Emilia Castillo Large Silver “Ball” Pitcher, Signed, Taxco Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and sculptural hammered silver pitcher by Emilia Castillo, featuring her iconic “ball handle” design. The arched handle is accented with a series of polished silver spheres, g...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Fornasetti Atelier Ceramic Tray Decorated with An Owl
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti 'Civetta' Owl Ceramic Dish with 'Merci' Motif A charming example of the playful wit and surrealist elegance that defines the Fornasetti Atelier. This 21st-century rectang...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Gentlemans Sword Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Partridge Wood 19thC
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Well Figured banded Partridge wood Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original three-sided tapering polished steel blade, late Nineteenth Century,...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Nuova Mignon Espresso Maker by Luigi Bialetti for Bialetti, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional info...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Hermes, Paris Cordage Silver Plated Bottle Opener, c.1960's
Located in valatie, NY
Hermes, Paris Cordage Silver Plated Bottle Opener, c.1960's. Designed and made in the 1960s, this silver-plated brass bottle opener is part of the Hermès ‘Cordage’ collection, a rang...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

French Renaissance Revival Silver Pepper Mill with Peugeot Mechanism, circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Renaissance Revival Silver Pepper Mill with Peugeot Mechanism, circa 1900 A fine French export silver pepper mill, Belle Époque period, measuring 5 inches high by 2.5 inches ...
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar & Ladle, Taxco 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Los Castillo silver hummingbird creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and matching ladle, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Each vessel is accented with finely detailed humm...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

1960s Gorgeous Large Green Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made i
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous large green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 7,08 diameter x 3,14...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pastel Green Blue Ceramic Ashtray Catchall, Postmodern Design 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
A stylish pastel green ceramic ashtray from the 1980s, reflecting the playful yet functional aesthetic of postmodern design. The piece features a simple round form with three rests, ...
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1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Coral Red
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Elegant set of 12 handmade Murano glass with a matching jug in warm amber fume color. Each piece is decorated with the refined rigadin ritorto pattern, a classic Murano design that g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

19th Century Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica fish heads oyster plate from North of France (Onnaing unsigned). Reference: Page 130 "Collecting oysters plates" of J. Snyder.
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1880s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vintage Los Castillo Silver Butterfly Pitcher with Malachite & Shell Inlay
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Los Castillo silver-plated pitcher from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a whimsical and artistic design with two applied butterflies—one inlaid with luminous mother of pearl and...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

1950s Mid-century Modern Brass and Wood Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for Macabo
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This sophisticated mid-century modern ice bucket, crafted in the 1950s, is a testament to the elegant design of the era. Attributed to the renowned designer Aldo Tura for Macabo, thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Louis Dage French Art Deco Stoneware Table Lamp, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware table lamp by Louis DAGE (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware, brass & fabric. Important enamel applications. Height: 15.75"(40cm), Width: 9.85"(25cm)....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Mid- ctr. Organic Stoneware Azure Blue Dish by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand
Located in Kastrup, DK
This striking stoneware dish was designed by Gunnar Nylund (1904–1997) for the renowned Swedish manufacturer Rörstrand in the 1960s. The dish is executed in a vivid azure blue glaze,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Scallop Sea Shell Placecard Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 signed place card holders. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Each in the form of an upright scallop shell mounted on a circular base. Fully marked to the bases...
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20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

1960s Astonishing Murano Ashtray or Catch-All By Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,11" diameter x 3,14" H inches cm 13 x cm 8 H
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Piero Fornasetti Soli e Lune (Suns and Moons) Coaster Set
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) Soli e Lune (Suns and Moons) Coaster Set Circa 1955-60 Transfer-printed and glazed ceramic 4 inches (diameter) x 1/4 inches (height), each Mila...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large collection of 27 vessels, most of them designed by John Andersson and all of them produced at Höganäs about 1950s. The tallest one is 9 cm (3.6") and the smallest one is 1.5 ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Lapis Lazuli Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of English origin, mid to late Nineteenth Century. The extremely elegant beautifully grained Lapis Lazul...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

68-Piece Dinner Set - Wedgwood - Columbia Gold - Complete for 12
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dinner set, made by the English brand Wedgwood, from the Columbia Gold series. This service was produced by Wedgwood from 1964 to 1979. This complete set serves...
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1960s English Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Barcelona Olympic Games hand-blown glasses by Gordiola, Spain, 1992
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hand-blown whiskey glasses from the Barcelona Olympic Games produced and manufactured by the glass artisans of Gordiola, 1992, set of 8. Made entirely by hand in transparent glass, w...
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1990s Spanish Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

19th Century French Cave à Liqueur - Marquetry Wood - Crystal Decanters and Glas
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined 19th century French cave à liqueur, beautifully decorated with intricate marquetry in various woods. The hinged lid is inlaid with the word Liqueurs in elegant script, surr...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of 49 Exquise Baccarat Massena Crystal Pieces, France, 1990
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 24 high-end drink glasses in clear crystal and 1 decanter by Baccarat. The Massena glassware showcases Baccarat’s meticulous craftsmanship. Deep orgue b...
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1990s French Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Large French Oval Copper Wine Champagne Bucket Cooler with Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage champagne or wine cooler bucket with handles features a charming brass finish. As seen throughout Europe this hand-cast bucket will elevate any occasion. The natural pa...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Copper

Emilia Castillo Leaf-Form Silver Pitcher with Dragonfly Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spectacular Mexican silver pitcher designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo, one of Mexico’s most celebrated contemporary silversmiths. Daughter of master silversmith Antonio Ca...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate

Ikebana Vase, Patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Patina, Golden Bronze or Matte White on umber clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind thou...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Korean antique celadon tea bowl / Goryeo period / circa 12th century/kin-tsugi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a celadon tea bowl from the 12th century, during the Goryeo period. The Goryeo dynasty was founded in the 10th century, and celadon firing began under the influence of Chines...
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15th Century and Earlier South Korean Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Serving Tray Lucite, Wicker & Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing rectangular serving tray in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Huge Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Red Yellow Pink Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Red, Yellow and Pink Salmon glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Large size. Italy, 1960s. Red and yellow glass double cased into pink salmo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Blenko Green Pinch Glass Decanter, Model No. 49
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century pinch glass decanter produced by Blenko, model number 49. Beautiful dark green color to the glass with a pinched effect to the center. Ruffled shape to the opening and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Rare & Beautiful Vintage Mouthblown Azure Blue Glass Viennese Pendant Light 1950
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly decorative color Venetian light fixture. This 'ocean view' glass art pendant is another one of our recent great finds. Handcrafted and mouthblown in one of the Venet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

German Novelty Silver Cat by Ludwig Neresheimer & Co
Located in Newark, England
From our Silver collection we are delighted to offer this rare German Silver Cat by Ludwig Neresheimer & Co. The cat is modelled in a naturalistic pose, humorously shown cleaning it...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone, Silver

Set of 12 Baccarat Auvergne French Crystal Champagne Flutes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 12 Baccarat Auvergne French Crystal Champagne Flutes.
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1990s French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Roger Méquinion, Museal Ceramic Vase with Antique Decor, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 10 cm (4") tall and about 12.5 cm (5") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is a ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

12 Art Deco Dutch Silver Ice Spoons by Gerritsen and Van Kempen, 1930s
Located in Delft, NL
12 Art Deco Dutch silver ice spoons by Gerritsen and Van Kempen (1926-1961). These 12 Art Deco Dutch silver ice spoons have a hammered handle with a round finish and has a round, po...
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20th Century Dutch Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver Richelieu Pattern Serving Tureen Marked 'OS'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique Tiffany & Co. covered, small-scale (possibly vegetable) tureen. In sterling silver. In the Richelieu pattern. Wth a twin handled body, conforming lid, solid sterli...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Pedestal Bowl – Ornate Openwork Centerpiece, Vintage Footed Dish
Located in Wembley, GB
Elevate your home décor with this antique silver pedestal bowl, exquisitely crafted with ornate pierced openwork detailing and a gracefully scalloped rim. Standing elegantly on a foo...
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1930s English Baroque Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Rare George Jones Majolica Muffin Dish with Snake Handle
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica muffin dish and cover which features a snake forming the handle. Stiff leaves decorating the borders. Turquoise ground version. Colouration: green, turquoise, g...
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1870s Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

SET Lacar Medium Silver Alpaca , Cream Onyx Stone Champagne Bucket & Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Lacar Collection Medium Tray Lacar 61 × 31 cm (24 × 12.2 in) Medium Champagne Bucket Lacar 36 × 19 cm (14.2 × 7.5 in) In the vast beauty of Argentine Patagonia, Lake Lácar inspires...
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2010s South American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Set of 2 Mid-Century Danish Salad Servers by Erik Magnussen for Stelton
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Salad Servers by Erik Magnussen for Stelton, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
A grouping of 23 pieces of Anchor Hocking Sandwich Pattern in Forest Green glass. This pattern's design included stylized flowers and leaves on a background of numerous small dots or...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Mercedes bottle stopper brass ( silvered ) vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Mercedes bottle stopper brass ( silvered ) vienna around 1920s Original condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Serving Platter with Menyanthes Trifoliata L., No.
Located in Kastrup, DK
Royal Copenhagen – Flora Danica Serving platter with hand-painted motif of Menyanthes Trifoliata L. (buckbean). he piece is decorated with fine gilding along the rim and executed in ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century German Hammered Copper & Brass Bread Box, Kitchen Utensil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful antique 18th century German bread box. Perfect for decoration in your old country kitchen. The piece is in good used antique condition with patina and a view minor dents. S...
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Mid-18th Century German Biedermeier Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Taddei Sestini for Kristal Krisla
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass bowl by Taddei Sestini for Kristall Krisla. Good condition, thank you.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Kjell Engman Art Glass Carafe, Late 1990s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vintage Art Glass Carafe by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden, late 1990s. Striking Scandinavian design meets vibrant artistry in this handcrafted art glass carafe by Kjell Engman ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Gemstone Puzzle Piece Coasters – Set of 4 black onyx stone
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Make your gatherings more comfortable and elegant with black onyx coasters that protect your furniture in style. Be the host with the most with these contemporary, eye-catching coas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone

Green Water Tumblers - Crown by Colony - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage water tumblers in an ornate design in green colored glass. Made in the "Crown" pattern by Colony.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Hedgehog Ashtray / Bowls in Metal, Mid-century
Located in Malmö, SE
A complete set of six stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays / bowls i metal. Great original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece glassware, France, mid-19th century
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
43-piece French glassware set from Baccarat, 19th century. According to references from the 1916 Baccarat catalogue, this glassware is in the Louis XVI style, similar to models 11582...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique English Pottery Dessert Set with Centerpiece by Ridgway Circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely pottery dessert service was made in England by William Ridgway circa 1825. The set includes four dessert plates, two pairs of shaped serving dishes, and a raised centerpi...
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Early 19th Century English Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Loetz Glass Vase Crete Papillon by Koloman Moser, CZ circa 1899
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Stunning Loetz glass vase by Koloman Moser for E. Bakalowits made in Klostermuehle/ Bohemia, circa 1899. This rare Bohemian glass vase was designed by none other than world-famous Au...
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1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Six Cups with Saucers, Theresienthal, Bohemia c. 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceedingly rare set of six cups with saucers, whose beauty captures both the eye and the imagination. The hand-blown opaline glass cups are shaped as delicate tulip blossoms, the...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

21 Pc Japanese Satsuma Moriage Dragonware Lithopane Geisha Coffee Tea Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early to mid-20th century Japanese porcelain tea set - a mixed lot of various makes in the same style. Three-dimensional blue and whit...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Green Wine Goblets by Indiana Glass Colony Park Lane - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 gorgeous green wine goblets in a lovely ornate design. Made in the "Colony Park Lane" pattern by Indiana Glass.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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