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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Vintage Faberge Russia Style Royal Blue Glass Egg with Etched Leaves Garnishment
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Faberge Russia style glass egg with etched leaves garnishment. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Measurements like given in the dimensions section. Found at an Estate ...
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20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century French Green Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful French Majolica green oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890. Very rare color.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

Vintage Alfred Lanternier French Limoges 99 Pc Gold Encrusted China Dinnerware
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century black and white etching titled "La Cour, Rue du Faucon" (The Court, Falcon Street) by Kurt Peiser. Depicts a cluster of figures gathered in the courtyard of...
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Gentlemans Sword Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Ebony Wooden 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished late Victorian Ebony Wood Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original square tapering polished steel blade, which is stamped ENFIELD, of English o...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Champagne Glass or Stem
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver champagne glass. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a 5 fl oz. bowl Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Artichoke Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Iconic ice bucket in the shape of an artichoke by italian designer Mauro Manetti, Florence Italy in silver guilt metal. Stamped at the bottom. It has the original liner which is in g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Antique Gentlemans Sword English Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Wooden 1900
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished late Victorian Ebony Wooden Sword Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original square tapering polished steel blade,of English origin. The polished co...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Gold Regalia Pattern Large Serving Bowl, Briard, 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century large serving bowl in the Regalia pattern by Georges Briard, first shown in their 1960 catalogue. Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items including gla...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

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

French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

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

In-Stock, Kawa Vases Pair, White Porcelain, Organic, Small Vases
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of tactile and organic porcelain vases with leather textured exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set ...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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

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. Daug...
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1980s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver Plate

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

Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Porcelain Scalloped Edge Lions Birds Bowl 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Japanese imari porcelain fruit / serving bowl - round form with scalloped edge, decorated in blue, orange and green with Mandarin ducks nesting in a garden, pairs of blue gua...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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

Six Jugendstil Trays Depicting Scenes from the Near East
Located in Vienna, Austria
A set of six Jugendstil ceramic trays with metal frames depicting scenes from the near east. Some of the metal frames have accumulated rust to varying degrees from very rusty to sma...
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Early 20th Century Czech Jugendstil Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Georgian Amethyst Cocktail Glasses - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage amethyst purple cocktail glasses. Made in the "Georgian" pattern. Nice faceted bases with a good heavy weight to each glass. Perfect for using as whiskey glasses o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Hermes, Paris - Equestrian Horseshoe Bottle Opener c.1980
Located in Bath, GB
A highly collectable bar accessory, this Equestrian themed bar has a silver plated handle and a steel opener. The handle is mounted with a horseshoe and the side is where the marks ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

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

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

La Verrerie de Biot Set of 6 Handblown Pale Aquamarine Stemmed Drinking Glasses
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of six hand-blown stemmed drinking glasses, created by the renowned La Verrerie de Biot in France during the 20th century, showcases the timeless artistry and crafts...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

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

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

Vintage Bohemian Coloured Glass Bunch of Grapes Ornament. C.1930
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Fabulous piece of Bohemian glass Amazing colours Good condition. Free UK shipping
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

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

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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

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

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

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

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

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

Los Castillo Apple-Shaped Silver Plate Creamer, Sugar Bowl & Matching Ladle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful yet refined silver plated apple-form service set by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico in the late 20th century. This collectible set includes a cre...
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1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

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

Large and Very Rare Purple Urn Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Scandinavian Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A really rare stoneware urn designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. It is 33 cm (13.2") tall and in excellent condition except from a minor surface crack below. It is marked as the p...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

Picture frame shaped corners Green Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular frame with shaped corners for oval photo in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver, with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and enamelled line in late French Empire styl...
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1970s Italian Empire Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish yet versatile dual combination salt & pepper shaker is made from solid teak. Makers...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

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

Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900. 12 plates available
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Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

1940s Modernist Alpaca 35 pieces Italian Cutlery Set in the manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning vintage three-piece cutlery set from the 1940s, with its clean lines and minimalist design embodies the timeless elegance of the Modernist movement. Crafted from Alpaca...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Alpaca

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

Blue Stoneware Vase by Gertrud Lönegren, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1930s.
Located in Malmö, SE
Beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze. Designed by Gertrud Lönegren. This studio piece was created at Rorstrand in Sweden between 1936-41. Swedish Grace. Great condition. Impr...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Ashtray, Herta Baller Vienna, Around 1950s ( marked on bottom )
Located in Wien, AT
Ashtray, Herta Baller Vienna, Around 1950s ( marked on bottom ) Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

1960s Stunning Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
1960 Stunning pink table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Dimension: diam 4,33 x ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

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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