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Dinner Plates For Sale
18th Century Creamware Plates with Basketweave Border- A Set of Four
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Creamware Plates with Mosaic Border,
Set of four,
Circa 1765-80
The creamware pottery plates are unusually molded with a border design known as mosaic or basket-weave a...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery
Vintage Regency Limoges Porcelain Dinner Plates - Set of 4
By Limoges
Located in west palm beach, FL
This stunning set of four vintage Limoges porcelain dinner plates showcases intricate hand-painted designs featuring gourmet food themes, from fresh fruits and fine wines to decadent...
Category
Late 20th Century French Regency Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Category
1820s English Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Oriente Italiano Rubrum Set Of 4 Coasters by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 Rubrum Decorative Coasters from the Oriente Italiano Collection. These four red porcelain coasters, featuring intricate floral patterns. The gold trim enhances the beauty of...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set Of 6 Lafarge Limoges For Le Cirque Restaurant Monkey Salad Plates
By Limoges
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of six Lafarge Limoges for Le Cirque salad plates displaying orange borders with scenes of monkeys picking fruit. Branded Le Cirque on the border. The plates with white porcela...
Category
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates, Mongolfiere Pattern, Set of Six
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Hot Air Balloon Plates,
Mongolfiere Pattern,
Set of Six,
1970s.
The Set of Piero Fornasetti plates depict different scenes of hist...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Pottery
Il Viaggio di Nettuno Set of 4 Bread Plates by Luke Edward Hall by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant set of four bread plates a vibrant dance of colors and a stunning combination of classic and modern aesthetics. Designed by Luke Edward Hall, these pieces in porcelain i...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Palissy Fish Heads Oyster Plate Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy oyster plate attributed to Thomas Sergent with fishs heads, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 3 Plates The Road to Heaven Is Paved with Excess in Green by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
This superb set is part of a collection created by renowned jewelry designer Ippolita Rostagno. The quote by English poet William Blake, "The Road to Heaven Is Paved with Excess" is ...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold
Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Oriente Italiano Iris Set of 6 Dinner Plates by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
A superb addition to any elegant decor, this set of six dinner plates will imbue with delicate charm and timeless allure any special occasion. Part of the Oriente Italiano collection...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Oriente Italiano Malachite Set of 6 Soup Plates by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning and poetically evocative of an exotic landscape, the decoration on this set of six soup bowls is part of the Oriente Italiano Collection. This decoration combines the use of...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Constantinople 4 Plate by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Constantinople series, which is limited to 100 pieces per design and a total of six designs, this porcelain plate features four magnificently rendered peacocks each facin...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Costantinople 6 Set of 2 Dessert Plates by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent set of two dessert plates will be a precious addition to any home. The pieces are part of the Costantinopoli collection, comprising porcelain plates decorated with a...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 French Green Majolica Leaves Plates Clairefontaine, circa 1890
By Clairefontaine
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 8 French Green Majolica Leaves Plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well and tree platter...
Category
1840s English Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose China 108 Pieces
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Classic Franciscan Ware Desert Rose China just in time for Easter and Spring. Large collection on 108 pieces to include:
12 Dinner Plate 10.5"
13 cof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Fourteen English Porcelain Dessert Plates, Royal Doulton, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
The floral painting signed by E. Percy.
Category
1890s British Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Costantinople 11 Set of 2 Dessert Plates by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning and refined addition to any home, this unique set comprises two dessert plates that will add a colorful touch and a delicate sense of movement to any table. The set was cr...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Porcelain Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Porcelain Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900.
8.5 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Il Viaggio di Nettuno Moss Green Place Holder/Centerpiece by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Luke Edward Hall's love of Greco-Roman mythology, the Viaggio di Nettuno collection represents a creative vision where classical dialogues with modern. A superb object of...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Flamingo Menagerie Ottomane Porcelain Dinner Plate by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite porcelain plate will be a stunning addition to a dining table or buffet table to serve appetizers during parties. This piece is defined by a dynamic rendition of a fla...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
English Majolica Strawberry & Grapes Plate Wedgwood Circa 1930
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Strawberry & Grapes Plate Wedgwood Circa 1930.
White and pink.
8.8 inches.
Category
1930s English Victorian Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate two parakeets with oranges Salins, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Fornasetti Egocentrismo Porcelain Geometric Op Art Plates, Six Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Egocentrismo Porcelain Geometric Op Art Plates,
Six Plates
1990s
The Piero Fornasetti six circular plates in black and white have geometric op-art patterns named " Egocen...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel.
Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J. Karnitz.
Category
1880s Belgian Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Longchamp French Art Ceramic Majolica Oyster Set, 1920
By Longchamp
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French art ceramic Majolica oyster set by Longchamp (Côte d'or), France, 1920s. Set composed of a platter and 12 plates in excellent condition. So this set is complete which makes it...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
Category
1870s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Mottahedeh Italian Daisy Plates, Set of 6, C. 1960's
By Mottahedeh
Located in Ross, CA
Set of six hand painted daisy plates made by Mottahedeh in Italy in the 1960's.
I have 2 sets of six available
Set 2
Category
1960s Italian Other Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 12 Coalport English Porcelain Dinner Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous set of 12 antique English Coalport porcelain turquoise and gold encrusted dinner plates. Circa 1920. A timeless and classic touch for a fine interior. 10.5 inch diameter.
Category
1920s Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Floral Dishes Set of Tall and Short Tazzas and Dessert Plates
Located in Toronto, ON
This magnificent English antique dessert set, circa 1850, is a true celebration of fine craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Beautifully hand-prin...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Twelve Georgian Silver-Gilt Plates
Located in New York, NY
With the Royal Badge of George III. Marked: London, 1808. Maker: Robert and Samuel Hennell.
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
Yellow Bordallo Pinheiro Cabbage Leaf Dinnerware Set of Fifty Four Pieces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of yellow 20th Century Bordallo Pinheiro Dinnerware. Set is a vivid warm shade of yellow that includes:
14 Dinner plates (10.75" Diameter)
1 Platter (13.25" Diameter)
12 saucers...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter Creil Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter signed Creil Montereau.
13 inches diameter.
This service is exposed in Giverny Claude Monet's house.
Category
1880s French Japonisme Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French French Provincial Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Small Majolica Water Lily Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica water lily plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
6.5 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s German Country Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Restaurant Ceramic Dinner Plates, Set of 8
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian mid-century Restaurant Ceramic Dinner Plates, Set of 8
A set of 8 different restaurant collectible plates made of hand-painted ceramic.
There is a special edition of "Italy...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
English Victorian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Topkapi I Porcelain Plate by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite porcelain plate is part of the Topkapi series, inspired by its namesake palace in Turkey that in the 15th century served as the main residence and administrative headq...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Parakeets Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate two parakeets with oranges Salins, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Ottoman Kaftan Porcelain Dessert Plate with Gold Rim Made in Italy Kaft4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The elegance of kaftans is, thanks to Les-Ottomans, translated into a unique dinnerware collection. These porcelain plates are made in Italy and the gold rim has been hand applied by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Ottoman Kaftan Dessert Porcelain plates Made in Italy, Kaft1
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The elegance of kaftans is, thanks to Les-Ottomans, translated into a unique dinnerware collection. These porcelain plates are made in Italy and the gold rim has been hand-applied by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Small Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Small Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878.
Rare size 7.5 inches.
This 5 well oyster plate is a fine example of the work of George Jones, with a beautiful glaze ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Rare 19th Century Majolica Oyster Fish Heads Plate Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Majolica Oyster Fish Heads Plate Wedgwood.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Puiforcat Limoges Plate Service France Last Quarter of 1900s
By Limoges
Located in Milano, IT
Magnificent celadon-colored porcelain service painted with polychrome decoration depicting Koi carp and Chinese-inspired flowers from the Kiang She period. The service consists of so...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Each piece finely decorated with a different landscapre, the yellow ground border with floral arrangments in compartments, Comprising 1 compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, 16 pla...
Category
1820s English Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Boho Carole Stupell Jade Band China - Set of 36
Located in west palm beach, FL
Chic set of 36 Vintage Boho Carole Stupell jade band china, featuring earthy tones and bohemian flair. Perfect for a stylish, eclectic table.
2nd plate - 8.5x8.5x0.75
3rd plate - 6....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Oriente Italiano Aurum Set Of 4 Coasters by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Set of 4 Aurum Decorative Coasters, from the Oriente Italiano Collection. These porcelain coasters, adorned with floral patterns in vibrant hues and gold trim bring elegance and char...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain Costantinople 7 Set of 2 Dessert Plates by Les Ottomans
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the lavish grandeur of the former capital of the Byzantine Empire, this set of two dessert plates is part of the Costantinopoli collection that combines abstract and natu...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen, Germany. A set of three Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. A set of three Blue Onion Pattern dinner plates in porcelain. Hand-painted.
First half of the 20th century.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
One plate in first factory qu...
Category
20th Century German Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Moustiers Hand-Painted Faience Dinner Service with Blue Bird Motif
By Moustiers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Moustiers faience dinnerware set is a true celebration of traditional French craftsmanship. Hand-painted in delicate shades of blue on a creamy white background, each ...
Category
20th Century French Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French French Provincial Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Rare blue French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French French Provincial Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Bloom Set of 12 Dinner Plates
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite set of 12 dinner plates is a celebration of Paravicini's masterful craftsmanship and sophistication and the splendor of nature rendered in the magnificent colors. A pr...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Canton Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Platter.
Decorated with butterflies , birds and flowers.
9.8 inches diameter.
Category
1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Green Monkeys Set of 12 Dinner Plates
Located in Milan, IT
Elaborate designs meet exceptional craftsmanship in this striking set of 12 dinner plates that will add a timeless touch to any dining table. Handcrafted of ceramic, the center of ea...
Category
2010s Italian Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Rare 19th Century Pink Majolica Oyster Fish Heads Plate Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Pink Majolica Oyster Fish Heads Plate Wedgwood.
11.4 inches diameter.
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Aqua Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Rare aqua Majolica strawberries on a geometrical background signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Exquisite Napoleon Service - Sèvres Porcelain Reissue (1890)
By Saint Amand
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Elevate your dining experience with this remarkable Sèvres porcelain service, a prestigious 1890 reissue of the renowned "Service de l’Empereu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set 15 English Antique Dinner Plates Soup Dishes & Platter Ca. 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of nine dinner plates, six matching soup dishes, and a platter painted in Spode's "Peacock" pattern was made by Copeland Spode circa 1860.
The "Peacock" pattern was first made by Spode circa 1820.
The pattern features two peacocks...
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
Large German Porcelain Dinner Service, Meissen, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Delicately painted in German taste with rose camaieu flowers, the cavetto with spiral molding insterspersed with flowers, and the border with variations of basket weaving. Covered tureen and stand, pair of entree dishes, bowl, sauceboat, fish platter, meat platter, 12 dinner plates, 12 soup bowls, 12 coffee cup and saucers, 12 demi tasse cup and saucers...
Category
1870s German Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
English Porcelain Fruit Service, Chamberlain Worcester, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Footed centerpiece.
Pair of covered sauce tureens.
Four rectangular dishes.
Four oval dishes.
Four shell shaped dishes.
20 plates.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
8 Antique A. Lanternier French Limoges Scalloped Floral Porcelain Plates 8.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 8 late 19th - early 20th century A. Lanternier & Co Limoges porcelain plates with deeply scalloped and gilded edges resembling flower petals, echoing the green, pink, and purp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Bird Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate birds with blue flowers Onnaing, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set Of 10 Fitz and Floyd Renaissance Cerulean Blue Porcelain Service Plates
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful and elegant set of 10 Fitz and Floyd Renaissance Cerulean blue porcelain service plates. A wide rich blue border trimmed with a wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Oyster Plate in Majolica Green and White Color 19th Century Longchamp Set of 2
By Longchamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Oyster plate in Majolica, in white and Green color.
France, 19th century.
Circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Set of 8 Antique Minton Imari Style Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Doylestown, PA
Rare set of eight Minton Imari style dinner plates, England, circa 1910. A beautiful antique set saturated with vibrant Imari colors of cobalt blue, earth...
Category
1910s English Chinoiserie Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Ironstone
French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
4 plates available.
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Dinner Service for 8 (40 Pieces) in Porcelain & Pure Silver by Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage dinnerware service for 8 (40 pieces total) designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico by Emilia Castillo.
From the Lagartija y Libelulas collection, originally designed fo...
Category
1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Dinner Plates
Materials
Silver
Antique and Vintage Dinner Plates
Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.
We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.
Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.
Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.