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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 12 dinner/lunch knives, 12 dinner/lunch forks, 12 dinner/lunch spoon...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

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

Odin Pattern Stainless Steel Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany
Odin Pattern Stainless Steel Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany

Odin Pattern Stainless Steel Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Fulton, CA

A 42 piece set of "Odin" stainless steel flatware designed by Jens Quistgaard in Denmark for Dansk. Designed in Denmark, produced in Germany, circa 1960s. Each piece is signed. The s...

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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black Lacquerware Coasters, Set of 6
Black Lacquerware Coasters, Set of 6

Black Lacquerware Coasters, Set of 6

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of six Vietnamese black lacquerware coasters. Square with rounded corners, the coasters are decorated with a rural scene in orange foil beneath layers of lacquer. Two figures t...

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1990s Vietnamese Tableware

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Dinnerware Set by Luneville, France, circa 1930
Large Dinnerware Set by Luneville, France, circa 1930

Large Dinnerware Set by Luneville, France, circa 1930

Located in New York, NY

This impressive classical porcelain set from Lunéville embodies the elegance and tradition of vintage French tableware. Renowned for its graceful shapes and charming floral motifs, e...

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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47
Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47

Swedish Mid-Century Cutlery Set Viktor by Gense, 1970s, Set of 47

Located in Esbjerg, DK

'Victor' flatware cutlery set consisting of: 12 dinner knives, 12 dinner forks, 12 soup spoons, 6 tea spoons and 5 dessert spoons. Beautiful wide bodies executed in stainless steel w...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Murano bowl italy around 1970s
Murano bowl italy around 1970s

Murano bowl italy around 1970s

Located in Wien, Au

Murano bowl italy around 1970s Original condition

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Digoin Vintage Fish Serving Set, circa 1950s
Digoin Vintage Fish Serving Set, circa 1950s

Digoin Vintage Fish Serving Set, circa 1950s

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in New York, NY

Origin Digoin, France, circa 1950s Materials Hand-painted glazed ceramic Condition Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and light use A rare and whimsical vintage fish...

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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Flatware - 43 piece
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Flatware - 43 piece

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Flatware - 43 piece

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A chic rosewood and brass flatware set! The design and palette feel architectural and high-style! A handsome serving set that makes you want to entertain! The dinner set could be pai...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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

Large French Porcelain Set - Service au Coq
Large French Porcelain Set - Service au Coq

Large French Porcelain Set - Service au Coq

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite porcelain set from the renowned French manufacture Faïencerie de Gien showcases the classic “Coq et Pivoine” (Rooster and Peony) motif. Celebrating timeless elegance a...

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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Kolam Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone
Kolam Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone

Kolam Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone

Located in Noida, DL

Kolam Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal Poetic patterns conspire to weave an enchanting tapestry, a lyrical reinterpretation of Kolam—the a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Butter Pats, Cobalt Porcelain
Set of 6 Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Butter Pats, Cobalt Porcelain

Set of 6 Vintage Meissen Blue Onion Butter Pats, Cobalt Porcelain

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming set of six vintage Meissen Blue Onion butter pats, beautifully decorated in the iconic cobalt blue underglaze pattern with elegant scalloped rims. Delicate in scale yet ri...

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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Revival Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 5-piece carving set with box - Baron Solingen Germany 1950s
Vintage 5-piece carving set with box - Baron Solingen Germany 1950s

Vintage 5-piece carving set with box - Baron Solingen Germany 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage 5-piece carving set with box - Baron Solingen Germany 1950s Item e7419 A rustic tabelware carving set consisting of a poultry shears, a carving knife, a carving fork, a sharp...

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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Tableware

Materials

Metal

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...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People
Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People

Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An exceptional and extensive antique Meissen porcelain dinner service, made in Germany in the 19th century by the renowned Meissen manufactory. This complete and elegant service is d...

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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Silver Plated Lava Stone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Silver Plated Lava Stone 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 offers a sleek and minimal aesthetic. The exquisite stone...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Art Deco TLB Limoges Touze Lemaître Frères & Blancher Tea Coffee Set
Antique Art Deco TLB Limoges Touze Lemaître Frères & Blancher Tea Coffee Set

Antique Art Deco TLB Limoges Touze Lemaître Frères & Blancher Tea Coffee Set

Located in Dayton, OH

11 piece antique French Limoges porcelain demitasse tea set by TLB (Touze, Lemaître Frères & Blancher). Pots feature a stylized round, art deco inspired shape. White porcelain with g...

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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Jonas Design Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, Steel and Plastic, Modern
Jonas Design Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, Steel and Plastic, Modern

Jonas Design Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, Steel and Plastic, Modern

Located in Bochum, NRW

A particularly elegant salt and pepper set created by a contemporary designer with an appetite for the small and beautiful things in life. Beauty is not only in large household items...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel

Evil Eye Coasters - Set of 2 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone
Evil Eye Coasters - Set of 2 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone

Evil Eye Coasters - Set of 2 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone

Located in Noida, DL

Evil Eye Coasters - Set of 2 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal The collection reimagines a protective totem for your home; negative energy knows it is not welc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970
Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970

Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970

Located in London, GB

A silver-plated caviar dish in the shape of a crab, after the design of Franco Lapini and made by Almazan in Spain c. 1970. The crab is excellently modelled, with fine attention to...

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1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

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...

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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery
Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery

Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century set of mother of pearl handled 6 table knives, 6 forks, and 6 spreaders. Main set features silverplate blades and collars (blades marked with pseudo hallmark SMS),...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955
Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955

Set of ( 10 ) "Piruett" Cocktail Forks by P. Forssell for Gense, Sweden, 1955

By Gense, Pierre Forssell

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of 10 Vintage "Piruett" Cocktail / Dessert Forks Pierre Forssell for Gense, Sweden 1955 plastic handles and stainless steel "in good vintage as found condition with some dings...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Located in Glendale, CA

L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...

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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Delft, NL

Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...

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20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Casa Cubista Handmade Stripe Pattern Terracotta Bowls
Casa Cubista Handmade Stripe Pattern Terracotta Bowls

Casa Cubista Handmade Stripe Pattern Terracotta Bowls

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Stripe pattern black and white terracotta plates and bowls. Handmade and hand painted ceramics from Southern Portugal, these beautiful pieces for you...

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2010s Spanish Rustic Tableware

Materials

Terracotta

set of six Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests France 20th Century Art Deco
set of six Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests France 20th Century Art Deco

set of six Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests France 20th Century Art Deco

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of six beautiful figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals and people, circa 1920s, France. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and be...

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Art Deco lemon squeezer vienna around 1920s
Art Deco lemon squeezer vienna around 1920s

Art Deco lemon squeezer vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco lemon squeezer vienna around 1920s Alpaca only polished

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Alpaca

Silver Godinger French Country Asparagus Salt and Pepper Shakers
Silver Godinger French Country Asparagus Salt and Pepper Shakers

Silver Godinger French Country Asparagus Salt and Pepper Shakers

By Godinger

Located in Elkhart, IN

A charming pair of French Country style silver plate salt & pepper shakers in the form of asparagus bundles By Godinger Circa 1980s Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 3.36"H. Very good vi...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver

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

Vintage Knife Rests, Set of Six Silver Plated Dachshund Dogs, Italy, 20th-C
Vintage Knife Rests, Set of Six Silver Plated Dachshund Dogs, Italy, 20th-C

Vintage Knife Rests, Set of Six Silver Plated Dachshund Dogs, Italy, 20th-C

Located in Valencia, VC

Set of Six Metal Dachshund Cutlery Rests with Original Box A set of six sculptural metal cutlery rests, each cast in the form of a dachshund. Nicely detailed and well-proportioned, ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Metal

ZARUCOLANDER basket, walnut wood, design Rio Kobayashi
ZARUCOLANDER basket, walnut wood, design Rio Kobayashi

ZARUCOLANDER basket, walnut wood, design Rio Kobayashi

Located in San-Martino-di-Lota, Corse

Zarucolander is a collapsible colander and basket, designed by designer Rio Kobayashi. The strainer slats, crafted from walnut, were steam bent and then secured with red and black colored ball...

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2010s British Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)
Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)

Carl Aubock Culinar Flatware for Collini (Thirteen Pieces)

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Collini 1

Located in New York, NY

Culinar series flatware of stainless steel designed by Carl Aubock III (1924-1993) and manufactured by Collini, Austria in 1979. Thirteen pieces in total, consisting of the followin...

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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Black Friday- 24-piece Silverware Set in Crystal Glass Egg Case L’ambrosia
Black Friday- 24-piece Silverware Set in Crystal Glass Egg Case L’ambrosia

Black Friday- 24-piece Silverware Set in Crystal Glass Egg Case L’ambrosia

Located in Glendale, CA

L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the c...

Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set

Located in Lafayette, IN

Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...

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1950s Industrial Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

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...

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Early 20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Glass

A rare Christofle Flatware Service in Louis XV “Chrysanthemum” Pattern
A rare Christofle Flatware Service in Louis XV “Chrysanthemum” Pattern

A rare Christofle Flatware Service in Louis XV “Chrysanthemum” Pattern

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

An Antique French partial flatware service by Christofle in the Louis XV ‘Chrysanthemum’ pattern from the late 19th or very early 20th century. The service has a total of 131 pieces...

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Early 1900s French Rococo Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces
1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces

1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces

Located in Brescia, IT

Space Age Flatware _ set of 18 pieces prod. Gottingen Italy, 1970 Steel Inox Modernist design Very good condiction, light surface scratches spoon: 20x5x1 cm fork: 20x2.5x1 cm knife...

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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Tableware

Materials

Steel

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four
Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four

By Secla

Located in Barcelona, ES

A lovely Majolica pink glazed ceramic set of 12 pieces: four large plates, four small plates and four serving bowls. The set has a lovely pale pink color with details in white and ...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Contemporary Silver Plated Perla Cup White Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Contemporary Silver Plated Perla Cup White Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Silver Plated Perla Cup White Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy
Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy

Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy

By Barberini & Gunnell

Located in Ancona, Marche

Tray or serving plates carved by hand from a solid block of white Calacatta marble. Tray dimensions: L 40, W 29.5, H 2 cm, available in different marbles and onyx. Marble is a natur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, France 1940
Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, France 1940

Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, France 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s. The copper pots have cast iron handles. This stun...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Copper, Iron

Elegant Antique Empire Style Jardinière with Original Green Glass Liner
Elegant Antique Empire Style Jardinière with Original Green Glass Liner

Elegant Antique Empire Style Jardinière with Original Green Glass Liner

Located in Lisse, NL

Elegant Jardinière with original glass liner, brass bonbonnière for caviar, chocolates, or floral display. Striking and rare Empire-style jardinière or bonbonnière, featuring an orn...

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19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rosewood & Brass Desert Demitasse Spoons Set of 6
Rosewood & Brass Desert Demitasse Spoons Set of 6

Rosewood & Brass Desert Demitasse Spoons Set of 6

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a wonderful set of 6 brass demitasse spoons with rosewood handles that will brighten your afternoon coffee or your desert table for holiday celebrations. They measure 4 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Travertine Cylinder Bowl

Travertine Cylinder Bowl

$222Sale Price / item|20% Off

Travertine Cylinder Bowl

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...

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2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

Bormioli Rocco 1980-1990 colored Murano glass crystal glasses set.
Bormioli Rocco 1980-1990 colored Murano glass crystal glasses set.

Bormioli Rocco 1980-1990 colored Murano glass crystal glasses set.

Located in Palermo, IT

Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with this exquisite crystal glass set by Rocco Bormioli, an icon of Italian design between the 1980s and 1990s. Each piece in this set catches t...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal

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.