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Set of 4 Porcelain White Owl Napkin Rings, Japan 1960s
Set of 4 Porcelain White Owl Napkin Rings, Japan 1960s

Set of 4 Porcelain White Owl Napkin Rings, Japan 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage set of 4 porcelain napkin rings features an owl sitting on a side of a wide rounded branch with leaves and berries; the branch forms the ring itself. The napkin ring...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Red Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Red Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Red Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Artimeta (Holland), circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal, seem to be repainted many years ago. In good original c...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Blossoming Circle of Plum Tree Glass Candelabra
Blossoming Circle of Plum Tree Glass Candelabra

Blossoming Circle of Plum Tree Glass Candelabra

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

At once sculpture, centerpiece, and functional object, this glass candelabra in the form of a flowering plum tree transcends a single definition. Its branching silhouette decorates t...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Set of Eight Antique Haviland Limoges Porcelain Berry Bowls, France, circa 1900
Set of Eight Antique Haviland Limoges Porcelain Berry Bowls, France, circa 1900

Set of Eight Antique Haviland Limoges Porcelain Berry Bowls, France, circa 1900

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Elegant set of eight individual Berry Bowls made of fine Haviland Limoges porcelain, dating to circa 1900. Each bowl features a gracefully rounded, gently curved form, originally int...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

66 pcs Silverplate Flatware Classic Rim pat. 10 Table Settings plus Serving pcs.
66 pcs Silverplate Flatware Classic Rim pat. 10 Table Settings plus Serving pcs.

66 pcs Silverplate Flatware Classic Rim pat. 10 Table Settings plus Serving pcs.

By Oneida

Located in Miami, FL

Silver plated flatware in the Classic Rim pattern with 10 table settings + serving pieces + extras from 1990s. There are 4 pc. setting of silverware for 10 people (no soup spoons), each comprising of one of each - 8.75 in. knife, 7.5 in. fork, 6.75 in. fork and one 5.75" teaspoons each set ( total 40 pcs). Flatware pieces: 15 Knives, 10 Forks, 23 sm. Forks, 11 Teaspoons and 1 Butter? Knife. Serving pieces are: 4 serving 8 " Spoons, 1 Butter 6 3/4" knife and 1 gravy/dressing 6" Laddle and 1 sugar/lemon 4.75" long tong. The set comprises of two makers or possibly two brands from the same Oneida conglomerate : WM Rodgers Hotel Plate...

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1990s Japanese Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Haviland Limoges Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, Set of 6
Haviland Limoges Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, Set of 6

Haviland Limoges Porcelain Demitasse Cups and Saucers, Set of 6

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A delicate set of six Haviland Limoges porcelain demitasse cups and matching saucers, made in France and decorated with soft pink floral sprays, pale green foliage, and refined gilt accents. Each cup has a graceful small-scale form with a curved handle finished in gold, paired with a scalloped saucer that echoes the same romantic floral decoration. The porcelain body is luminous white, giving the soft rose and green pattern a light, elegant, and distinctly French presence. This set is designed for demitasse service, espresso, after-dinner coffee, tea, or decorative display. The smaller scale gives the pieces a refined table quality, ideal for formal coffee service, dessert courses, afternoon tea, or a collected cabinet arrangement. The floral decoration feels romantic without being heavy, and the gilt detail adds just enough refinement to make the set feel special. Haviland Limoges is one of the most recognized names in French porcelain, admired for its fine white porcelain body, delicate decoration, and long association with elegant domestic entertaining. This set reflects that tradition beautifully, with graceful proportions, soft floral ornament, and the quiet sophistication associated with early twentieth-century Limoges tableware. This offering is for six demitasse cups and six matching saucers only. Spoons are not included. The set displays beautifully on open shelving, in a china cabinet, on a tea table, or layered with silver plate, linen, crystal, floral porcelain, and other collected French tableware. Presented in antique to early vintage condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to porcelain tableware of this period, including possible minor gilt wear and natural surface marks from use. A lovely and collectible Haviland Limoges demitasse...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Ranson Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Gold Trim
Haviland Limoges Ranson Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Gold Trim

Haviland Limoges Ranson Porcelain Cup and Saucer Set, Gold Trim

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A refined set of four Haviland Limoges porcelain cups and saucers in the classic Ranson pattern, made in France and finished in luminous white porcelain with delicate gold trim. The photos may give the porcelain a soft pink or warm tone because of the lighting, but the pieces are white with gilt edging. Each cup has a graceful rounded form with a simple handle accented in gold, paired with a matching scalloped saucer featuring the elegant molded rim associated with the Ranson blank. The Ranson pattern is one of the most recognizable Haviland Limoges forms, admired for its quiet elegance, sculptural edge, and timeless simplicity. Unlike heavily decorated floral Limoges services...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Purple Floral Bread and Butter Plates, France, 1930
Haviland Limoges Purple Floral Bread and Butter Plates, France, 1930

Haviland Limoges Purple Floral Bread and Butter Plates, France, 1930

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A delicate set of seven Haviland Limoges porcelain bread and butter plates, made in France and decorated with soft purple floral sprays, green foliage, scalloped molded rims, and fin...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Royal Bayreuth Figural Lobster Creamer, Bavaria
Vintage Royal Bayreuth Figural Lobster Creamer, Bavaria

Vintage Royal Bayreuth Figural Lobster Creamer, Bavaria

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A whimsical vintage figural lobster creamer by Royal Bayreuth, Bavaria, masterfully modeled as a lobster with raised claws forming the spout and handle. Finished in rich hand-painted...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Whimsical 1980s Portuguese Ceramic Asparagus Tureens by Nova
Whimsical 1980s Portuguese Ceramic Asparagus Tureens by Nova

Whimsical 1980s Portuguese Ceramic Asparagus Tureens by Nova

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Charming pair of Portuguese ceramic covered containers modeled as bundles of freshly tied asparagus. Richly detailed and hand-finished, each piece features textured stalks, naturalis...

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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Fitz and Floyd Handcrafted Onion Form Covered Ceramic Jars, Pair
Fitz and Floyd Handcrafted Onion Form Covered Ceramic Jars, Pair

Fitz and Floyd Handcrafted Onion Form Covered Ceramic Jars, Pair

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Whimsical and highly decorative pair of covered ceramic jars by Fitz and Floyd from the Essentials collection, designed in the realistic form of red onions. Each piece features finel...

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Haviland Limoges Montebello Covered Vegetable Dish, France, 1890s
Haviland Limoges Montebello Covered Vegetable Dish, France, 1890s

Haviland Limoges Montebello Covered Vegetable Dish, France, 1890s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful Haviland Limoges porcelain covered vegetable dish or small tureen in the Montebello pattern, made in France circa 1890s. The piece is decorated with delicate green floral...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Flow Blue Pottery Cheese Dish and Cover, Staffordshire, England, 1890
Victorian Flow Blue Pottery Cheese Dish and Cover, Staffordshire, England, 1890

Victorian Flow Blue Pottery Cheese Dish and Cover, Staffordshire, England, 1890

Located in Worcester Park, GB

Victorian Flow Blue Cheese Dish and Cover — c.1893, Staffordshire A beautifully decorated Victorian flow blue cheese keeper, comprising a wedge-shaped cloche and matching underplate...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Rare Silver Plated Roast Beef Trolley mid 20th Century
Vintage Rare Silver Plated Roast Beef Trolley mid 20th Century

Vintage Rare Silver Plated Roast Beef Trolley mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent and rare, Kaymet silver plated serving trolley with revolving dome, dating from the mid 20th Century. ​It is one of the most desirable models that they made, w...

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

Meissen Blue Onion Porcelain Soup Bowls, Set of Two, Germany, Early 20th Century
Meissen Blue Onion Porcelain Soup Bowls, Set of Two, Germany, Early 20th Century

Meissen Blue Onion Porcelain Soup Bowls, Set of Two, Germany, Early 20th Century

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful pair of antique Meissen porcelain soup bowls in the iconic Blue Onion pattern, also known as Zwiebelmuster, made in Germany during the early twentieth century. Each bowl ...

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Early 20th Century German Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Danish Modern Brass & Teak Cutlery Set by Carl Cohr, 1960s, 12 persons
Vintage Danish Modern Brass & Teak Cutlery Set by Carl Cohr, 1960s, 12 persons

Vintage Danish Modern Brass & Teak Cutlery Set by Carl Cohr, 1960s, 12 persons

By Carl M. Cohr

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This dining/lunch set by Carl Cohr was manufactured and designed in Denmark during the 1960s. The set consists of 10 dinner/lunch knives, 10 dinner/lunch forks, 10 dinner/lunch spoon...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Niderviller Porcelain Tableware Set, Blue Délices, 1970s
Niderviller Porcelain Tableware Set, Blue Délices, 1970s

Niderviller Porcelain Tableware Set, Blue Délices, 1970s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful vintage French porcelain tableware set by Niderviller France in the Délices des Quatre Saisons Blue pattern, composed of six plates: four smaller salad or dessert plates ...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Cheetah Salt & Pepper Shakers, Italy, 1970's
Art Deco Cheetah Salt & Pepper Shakers, Italy, 1970's

Art Deco Cheetah Salt & Pepper Shakers, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Unleash a touch of wild elegance at your table with this charming pair of cheetah salt and pepper shakers designed and produced in ital, 1970. A playful nod to the animalier artistry...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Christofle “Japonais” 37-Piece Silver-Plated Flatware Service
Early 20th Century Christofle “Japonais” 37-Piece Silver-Plated Flatware Service

Early 20th Century Christofle “Japonais” 37-Piece Silver-Plated Flatware Service

By Christofle

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A refined early 20th-century silver-plated flatware service by the celebrated French Maison Christofle, presented in the historic Japonais pattern and retaining its fitted period pre...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Cartier Set of 4 "La Maison du Shogun" Crystal Brandy Snifters (Cognac Glasses)
Cartier Set of 4 "La Maison du Shogun" Crystal Brandy Snifters (Cognac Glasses)

Cartier Set of 4 "La Maison du Shogun" Crystal Brandy Snifters (Cognac Glasses)

By Cartier

Located in Highwood, IL

Cartier La Maison du Shogun Crystal Brandy Snifter Glasses Set of (4) in their Original Famous Red Cartier Box. Cartier is globally recognized for exceptional quality and design excellence for the last 170-years. Recently we were fortunate enough to obtain a substantial collection of Cartier Crystal Glasses...

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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Six Vintage Vietri Hand-Painted Italian Leaf Bowls
Set of Six Vintage Vietri Hand-Painted Italian Leaf Bowls

Set of Six Vintage Vietri Hand-Painted Italian Leaf Bowls

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming set of six vintage hand-painted ceramic leaf bowls by Vietri, Italy, each beautifully sculpted in the form of a naturalistic leaf and raised on a small footed base. Finish...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Cartier La Maison Du Prince Trinity Silver Plated Flatware 60 Pieces
Vintage Cartier La Maison Du Prince Trinity Silver Plated Flatware 60 Pieces

Vintage Cartier La Maison Du Prince Trinity Silver Plated Flatware 60 Pieces

By Cartier

Located in Highwood, IL

Cartier Sixty-Piece Silver-Plated Cutlery Set Circa late 1980's. Besides having this collection of Cartier Silverware, we also have the matching Cartier La Maison du Prince Tableware Set of Plates, plus Cartier Crystal Glasses...

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1980s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Mikasa "Tampa" Dinnerware Set, 12 Place Settings, Avocado Green & Yellow
1970s Mikasa "Tampa" Dinnerware Set, 12 Place Settings, Avocado Green & Yellow

1970s Mikasa "Tampa" Dinnerware Set, 12 Place Settings, Avocado Green & Yellow

By Mikasa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A complete 12-place setting set of vintage Mikasa "Tampa" pattern stoneware, produced in the 1970s. Each setting includes a dinner plate, salad plate, cup and saucer, and coordinatin...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Haviland Limoges Floral Porcelain Plates Set of Eight, France, 1888
Haviland Limoges Floral Porcelain Plates Set of Eight, France, 1888

Haviland Limoges Floral Porcelain Plates Set of Eight, France, 1888

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A delicate set of eight Haviland Limoges porcelain plates, made in France and decorated with soft pink and blue floral sprays over a luminous white porcelain ground. Each plate featu...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

5pc Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire Plates Tea Cup Place Setting
5pc Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire Plates Tea Cup Place Setting

5pc Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire Plates Tea Cup Place Setting

By Ralph Lauren, Wedgwood

Located in Dayton, OH

4 Available, sold separately Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire embossed Neoclassical ribbon / acanthus berries motif place settings. Each set includes five pieces and comes...

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Late 20th Century English Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Gold Plated Red Stone Cone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Contemporary Gold Plated Red Stone Cone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Gold Plated Red Stone Cone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette narrows at the base for a sleek and minimal aesthetic. Th...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Amber Depression Glass Cordial Set, Art Deco Style, 1930s, USA
Amber Depression Glass Cordial Set, Art Deco Style, 1930s, USA

Amber Depression Glass Cordial Set, Art Deco Style, 1930s, USA

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful amber Depression Glass cordial set dating to the 1930s, composed of a sculptural round pitcher and six matching footed glasses. The set h...

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Handmade Brass Coasters with Semi Precious, Evil Eye Set , Viya by Vikram Goyal
Handmade Brass Coasters with Semi Precious, Evil Eye Set , Viya by Vikram Goyal

Handmade Brass Coasters with Semi Precious, Evil Eye Set , Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Handmade Brass Coasters with Semi Precious Inserts, Evil Eye Set of 2, Viya by Vikram Goyal A pair of coasters in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. The collectio...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Haviland Limoges Bread and Butter Plates, Bergère, 1958
Set of Six Haviland Limoges Bread and Butter Plates, Bergère, 1958

Set of Six Haviland Limoges Bread and Butter Plates, Bergère, 1958

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful Set of six Haviland Limoges porcelain bread and butter plates in the Bergère pattern, made in France and decorated with delicate pale blue floral sprays over a luminous w...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hermès Paris Set of 4 Stirrup Napkin Rings in Solid Silver & Vermeil circa 1970
Hermès Paris Set of 4 Stirrup Napkin Rings in Solid Silver & Vermeil circa 1970

Hermès Paris Set of 4 Stirrup Napkin Rings in Solid Silver & Vermeil circa 1970

By Hermès

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Elegant and very rare set of four Hermès Paris stirrup-shaped napkin rings, comprising two examples in solid silver and two in vermeil. The design is a direct reference to the historic equestrian heritage of Hermès. The stirrup, an unmistakable symbol of saddlery and horseback riding, is transformed here into a highly refined table accessory. The lines are clean, sculptural, and beautifully balanced, with the understated sophistication so characteristic of Hermès design. Two napkin rings are crafted in solid silver and two in vermeil, meaning solid silver covered with a fine layer of gold. Vermeil combines the quality and weight of silver with the warmer appearance of gilding, creating a particularly elegant contrast within the set. On one of the two vermeil examples, the gilding appears lighter and is less pronounced. This is entirely consistent with normal age-related wear: vermeil is a delicate surface finish and naturally shows some softening and fading over time, particularly on pieces that have been handled and used. These Hermès napkin rings were originally offered in pairs, each pair combining one solid-silver example with one vermeil example, in the traditional spirit of a matching setting for him and her. The present set is therefore especially desirable and very rare as a group of four, bringing together two complete pairs: two in solid silver and two in vermeil. Each napkin ring is signed HERMÈS PARIS and bears its precious-metal hallmarks, with an engraved number also visible on some examples. These marks further reflect the quality of the workmanship and materials used. The workmanship is especially refined, with a subtle and timeless elegance. The stirrup shape is beautifully resolved: discreet, elegant, and immediately evocative of the Maison’s equestrian identity. For convenient storage at home, the four napkin rings are accompanied, as a complimentary extra, by a Hermès felt pouch originally designed for storing a watch. It is included as a small gift to allow the pieces to be kept neatly and safely when not in use. A beautiful, very rare and distinctive Hermès table...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Haviland Limoges White Porcelain Luncheon Plates Set with Gold Trim
Haviland Limoges White Porcelain Luncheon Plates Set with Gold Trim

Haviland Limoges White Porcelain Luncheon Plates Set with Gold Trim

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A refined set of five Haviland Limoges white porcelain luncheon plates, made in France and finished with delicate gold trim. Each plate is white porcelain, with the soft blue tone in...

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

White Marble Coasters, Christmas Tree Decoration Set of 4 Tableware Italy
White Marble Coasters, Christmas Tree Decoration Set of 4 Tableware Italy

White Marble Coasters, Christmas Tree Decoration Set of 4 Tableware Italy

By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster in White Marble, inspired by ice crystals, are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period. Coaster in polished absolute ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Modern Danish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Danish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Bottle Opener in Teak, 1960s

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 handcrafted borosilicate glass mugs, Piggie, Kanz
Set of 6 handcrafted borosilicate glass mugs, Piggie, Kanz

Set of 6 handcrafted borosilicate glass mugs, Piggie, Kanz

By kanz

Located in Venezia, Veneto

The Piggie mug features a minimalist design and a distinctive look, handcrafted from clear borosilicate glass. An essential piece designed to enhance the daily ritual of coffee or te...

Category

2010s Italian Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Glass

Paris porcelain dinner service, late 19th century
Paris porcelain dinner service, late 19th century

Paris porcelain dinner service, late 19th century

Located in New York, NY

Delightful green Paris porcelain dinner set dating from the late 19th century ! A timeless classic that pairs beautifully with any table setting ! - 1 large terrine - 1 small terri...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

c.1900–1925 Spanish La Cisueña Plateado Silverware Set in Original Case, 30pcs
c.1900–1925 Spanish La Cisueña Plateado Silverware Set in Original Case, 30pcs

c.1900–1925 Spanish La Cisueña Plateado Silverware Set in Original Case, 30pcs

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Elegant Spanish silver-plated cutlery set produced by La Cisueña (Lacisuena), one of Spain’s finest makers of luxury tableware in the early 20th century, circa 1900–1925. The set is ...

Category

20th Century Spanish Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Casarialto Set of 6 Jardin Fleuri Colored Glass Napkin Rings
Casarialto Set of 6 Jardin Fleuri Colored Glass Napkin Rings

Casarialto Set of 6 Jardin Fleuri Colored Glass Napkin Rings

By Casarialto

Located in Milan, IT

Set of six napkin rings featuring distinct floral designs including lily, poppy, pansy, cherry blossom, yellow bellflower, and wild blue flowers. Each ring is crafted with intricate ...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

6 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Light Blue Glass, 1930s
6 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Light Blue Glass, 1930s

6 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Light Blue Glass, 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of 6 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog rests for knives, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog—possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener Dog. Cr...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Vertigo Ice Bucket in Silver Plate by Christofle
Vertigo Ice Bucket in Silver Plate by Christofle

Vertigo Ice Bucket in Silver Plate by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The vertigo ice bucket in silver plate by christofle offers a stainless steel construction with silver plate coating that ensures durability with lasting sleek appeal. An insulated d...

Category

Early 2000s French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Regency Brass Trivet With Etched Decoration
19th Century Regency Brass Trivet With Etched Decoration

19th Century Regency Brass Trivet With Etched Decoration

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century English Regency brass adjustable trivet with etched decoration. A lovely fretwork design with eight flora petals or leaves emanating from a round center with stylized fl...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 40 pcs Dinner
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 40 pcs Dinner

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 40 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Provence by Tiffany & Co. draws its inspiration from the elegance of 18th-century France, while offering a more relaxed and approachable interpretation than the highly elaborate patt...

Category

20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Christofle “Albatros” Silverplate Flatware Set, 51 pcs.
1930s Christofle “Albatros” Silverplate Flatware Set, 51 pcs.

1930s Christofle “Albatros” Silverplate Flatware Set, 51 pcs.

By Christofle

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Elegant Christofle flatware set in the refined “Albatros” pattern, preserved in its original fitted presentation case bearing the retailer’s address: Pavillon de Hanovre, Bd. des Ita...

Category

19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s

12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...

Category

1930s Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock

By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...

Category

2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

22 Antique 19th C Chinese Export Canton Blue White Porcelain Dinner Salad Plates
22 Antique 19th C Chinese Export Canton Blue White Porcelain Dinner Salad Plates

22 Antique 19th C Chinese Export Canton Blue White Porcelain Dinner Salad Plates

Located in Dayton, OH

Lot of 22 antique 19th Century Chinese export Canton dinnerware.. Made from porcelain with traditional blue and white pagoda landscape design. Includes several dinner and salad pla...

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Anchor Hocking Sapphire Blue Bubble Glass Dinnerware Set, 20 Pieces
Anchor Hocking Sapphire Blue Bubble Glass Dinnerware Set, 20 Pieces

Anchor Hocking Sapphire Blue Bubble Glass Dinnerware Set, 20 Pieces

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful and increasingly collectible 20-piece Anchor Hocking Bubble glass dinnerware set in the iconic Sapphire Blue color, one of the most recognizable American glass patterns o...

Category

Early 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Glass

Jugendstil Broom and showel set vienna around 1908
Jugendstil Broom and showel set vienna around 1908

Jugendstil Broom and showel set vienna around 1908

Located in Wien, Au

Jugendstil Broom and showel set vienna around 1908 Brass polished and stove enameled Partly copper

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage English Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Late 20th Century
Vintage English Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Late 20th Century

Vintage English Silver Plated Three Bottle Tantalus Late 20th Century

Located in London, GB

An attractive English silver plate mounted mahogany three bottle tantalus by Puddefoot, Bowers & Simonett Ltd, late 20th century in date. It features a unique locking mechanism ...

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Mahogany

Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray
Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray

Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray

By Les Ottomans

Located in Milan, IT

Vassoio decorativo in ferro, dipinto a mano

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Pheasants Edward Barnard & Sons London 1971
Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Pheasants Edward Barnard & Sons London 1971

Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Pheasants Edward Barnard & Sons London 1971

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning vintage pair of sterling silver pheasants with exceptional detailing to the modelling of the birds, bearing hallmarks for Edward Barnard & Sons, London  1971 &...

Category

1970s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Arne Jacobsen for Anton Michelsen. Complete dinner service for four persons.
Arne Jacobsen for Anton Michelsen. Complete dinner service for four persons.

Arne Jacobsen for Anton Michelsen. Complete dinner service for four persons.

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arne Jacobsen for Anton Michelsen, complete dinner service for four persons. Complete stainless steel dinner cutlery service for four persons featuring Arne Jacobsens iconic minima...

Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique and Vintage Tableware

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.