Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Color: Beige
Toothpick holder walter bosse around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Toothpick holder walter bosse around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
19th C. French Glazed Terracotta Water Jug
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb 19th-century Provençal terracotta water cruche, with spout and handle, and glazed in traditional green. This beautiful vessel would have been used to transport water to work...
Category
19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Bowl
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone bowl with fantastic quality hand painted decoration in red, pink, yellow, blue, green and gold colours
A beautifully decorated bowl i...
Category
Early 20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
Large Floor Vase - Green Speckled Glaze - Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large floor vase with handle with a lovely green speckled glaze designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, it´s 45 cm (18") high. It´s in excellent condition except from some minor ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Modern Sculptural Vase Rörstrand by Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderfully crafted stoneware vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950s with exceptional yellow green, brown hare fur glaze.
Good vintage condition with.
Dimensions: Height 25 cm ...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg
By Noritake
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 Noritake porcelain dinner plates.
With transfer painted polychrome flowers to the center & rim, green Rococo style decoration, and raised gold highlights.
(Labeled to the reverse with an old Seidenberg sticker pricing the set at $2250.)
Simply a wonderful set of dinner service plates!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs.
Condition Details:
There is some noticeable rubbing to the inner gold ring in the centers of most plates. There is some minor rubbing and losses to gilding high points in the raised gold decoration and one small noticeable (a little bit deeper) half-inch scratch to one plate. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Noritake Morimura Brothers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Stoneware Midcentury Sculpture by Bengt Berglund for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Small stoneware sculpture by Bengt Berglund in a cute, cubical form, unglazed with bronze colored glaze running down from the top.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Torero and Flamenco Dancer Figures by Giovanni Girardi, Italy
By Lenci
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This glazed ceramic piece is made by Giovanni Girardi, a famous ceramic artisan from Vicenza that worked for Lenci in Turin.
It...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
12 KPM Dinner Plates, Each Hand-Painted with a Different Central Flower Bouquet
Located in Boston, MA
Set of twelve KPM dinner plates with different museum quality hand-painted floral bouquets on each plate. KPM is also known as the Konigliche Porzellan-Manufaktur of Germany. They ha...
Category
Early 20th Century German Romantic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Quality Antique Edwardian Silver Plated Gallery Tray
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Edwardian silver plated gallery tray having a quality ornate pieced ribbon and swag decorated gallery.
Measures: H 7cm
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century Collection of 7 Clementson Brothers Ironstone Plates
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century collection of 7 ironstone plates, by Clementson Brothers, England. Hanley mark. Each with a different central transfer print from...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
CUSINS Porcelain Triangular Coffee & Desert Set - Service for Five
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern style coffee and desert service for five by Cusins. Fine porcelain, white in color with black & gold banding of a leaves design, consisting of thirteen piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Roma, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La collezione Roma è un'ode alla magnificenza della città eterna. Sullo sfondo dei piatti che raffigurano serigrafie di alcuni dei luoghi più iconici della città - come il Pantheon e...
Category
2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pink Linen Napkins with Leaf Design, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of eight (8) fine pink linen napkins with white leaf detail, circa 20th century. A great set for indoor or outdoor dining including picnic, patio, pool, garden, dinin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Linen
Pair Dresden Style Hand Painted Porcelain Figures Late 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful pair of hand painted porcelain figures in the Dresden style, dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
This delightful pair features a woman and a man standing tall in grace, adorned in classical garb and holding a basket of lovely flowers at their hands. They are depicted with absolutely fantastic attention to detail.
These figures are a perfect addition to your existing collection or a good set to start your own porcelain collection.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 37 x Width 19 x Depth 15
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 3 inches x Width 7 inches x Depth 6 inches
Dresden Porcelain - A King's Obsession
In the early 1700s, King Augustus II, prince elector of Saxony, held goldsmith Johann Bottger prisoner and commissioned him to create gold. Bottger instead discovered the method of creating porcelain, a favored and valuable item in the king's eyes.
The king announced to Europe in 1710 that he would open a porcelain manufactory in Dresden. He instead opened one at nearby Albrechtsburg castle. Espionage was rampant, and the king guarded his porcelain secret, even though it meant imprisoning workers within the castle walls.
By 1720, the secret was leaked and porcelain producers popped up in Vienna and Venice. Dresden Porcelain adopted Saxon crossed swords in under-glaze blue as its distinguishing mark.
In 1736, the porcelain manufactory produced the "Swan Service...
Category
1980s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Venetian/Salviati Murano Glass Latticino Zanfirico Finger Bowl & Saucer
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Italian glass finger bowl or handleless cup & saucer.
Attributed to Salviati.
Comprised of Zanfirico canes with purple, yellow, and white threads.
Simply a wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Colorful Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Glass Decanters by Empoli
By Empoli
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very colorful and decorative set of six Italian glass decanters. There is one white decanter, one red, two brown and two blue ones.
All carafes have a ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Antique Minton Chinese Tree Chinoiserie Plate
Located in Clearwater, FL
An early antique Minton Chinese Tree chinoiserie plate with scalloped edge. Signed on back pattern number 1959. Chinese tree with vases of peonies...
Category
1840s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Sheltie Shetland Lassie Collie Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Sheltie shetland sheepdog col...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Cinzano Ceramic Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A triangular ceramic ashtray with the distinctive Cinzano logo in red, white and blue on all three sides, and a cigarette rest at each corner.
Category
Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Samson Porcelain Vases and Covers, ”Famille Rose” Decoration, Exceptional Size
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Samson Porcelain vases and covers
Late 19th century
Exceptional size.
”Famille Rose” Decoration.
One with invisible restoration in the body.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A mid 19th century brass and steel knife sharper.
Located in London, GB
A Victorian brass and steel knife sharper.
Weight: 0.8 Kilos.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Plate
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone plate with fantastic quality hand painted decoration in red, pink, orange, blue, green and gold co...
Category
19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
C.1950's Théodore Haviland "Gold Encrusted Hearts" 21pc Porcelain Dinnerware Set
Located in Thiensville, WI
C.1940's - 1950's Théodore Haviland "Milford" "gold encrusted hearts" 21pc porcelain dinnerware set.
This beautiful dinnerware set comes w...
Category
1950s American American Classical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mangani Italian Porcelain Hand Decorated Twin Handled Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and stylish Italian porcelain twin handled pedestal vase hand painted with landscape scenes by Mangani and dating from the 20th century. This tall and elegant vase stands rai...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Rococo Figure 'Huntress with Dog', by J.C. Schoenheit, Around 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Elaborate porcelain figure of the 19th century:
Young lady with rococo wig dressed as a huntress: black trident hat with colorful feather decoration, softly falling dress...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Postmodern Cream Ceramic Napkin Holder
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage postmodern ceramic napkin holder. Features a scalloped design with a cream finish.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Ceramic Porcelain Decorative Horse Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Horse sculpture was produced in England. Only one item available.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Mid Century Vintage Rose Small Porcelain Ceramic Box Casket, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in good condition. Some missing - shown on pictures etc. Only one unique piece. Another items from the collection are available in our store. Porcelain glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Meissen Large Allegorical Group 'The Fire' by M.V. Acier, Germany Around, 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen porcelain group of the 19th century:
Depiction of the merely cloth-covered, bearded and crowned god Hephaestus (Roman: Vulcanus) seated centrally on a rock, holding a long-handled hammer beside him and looking off to the side, surrounded by winged putti representing activities from his trade: Patronizing the entire artistic spectrum of metalworking, including the production of jewelry, weapons, sacred-ritual and profane utilitarian objects, the one helping putto to his right is busy firing a cannon made of metal, to his left another putto is forging on an anvil with the help of a hammer and tongs, in front of him, at his feet are presented ornately crafted war ornaments such as a helmet and shield, at the back a putto holds small torches in both hands.
The group is based on irregular rock base with gold rim.
Designer:
MICHAEL VICTOR ACIER (1736 Versailles - 1799 Dresden)
Trained as a sculptor in Paris, he received a call to the porcelain factory in Meissen in 1762: he created a large number of groups in the Watteau style...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Cobbler Type Cocktail Shaker by Anchor-Hocking in the "Rings" Pattern
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco cobbler type cocktail shaker by Anchor Hocking in the 'Rings" pattern having a molded clear glass body with bands of molded rings alternating with hand painted rings of yell...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
12 Midcentury Sterling Silver Cordials
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to present this set of twelve Mid-Century Modern sterling silver cordials in their original boxes. There are four cordials per box and t...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
1850 Set of Six Coin Silver Forks by William Gale & Son
By William Gale
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dated 1850 set of 6 coin silver dinner forks, fiddle thread pattern, by William Gale & Son, NY, NY. In business to 1870 & likely the pattern date. Monogram: MAD. 10.80 troy oz.
7 1/2...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Royal Crown Derby Imari Soup Bowls, a Pair
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of late 19th century Imari Royal Crown Derby soup bowls. Late 19th century, England.
Category
1890s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Christimas Decorative Painted Ceramic Plate, Villeroy Boch, France, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The Toy's Delight round plate from Villeroy&Boch with a diameter of 44 cm is perfect for serving snacks, cakes, fish or cold cuts. A large platter with decorative edges is decorated with Christmas...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
A Fine Swansea London decorated Porcelain Dish, c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Fine Swansea London decorated Porcelain Dish, c1820
Additional information:
Date : Circa 1820
Period : George III /George IV
Marks :Stencilled in red upper case 'Swansea' and a fa...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Bowl by Stig Lindberg, Sweden, Red & White Striped, Signed, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
An artistic jack-of-all-trades, Stig Lindberg was accomplished in industrial design, textile design, painting, illustration, glassblowing and ceramics. His whimsical postwar studio c...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Hollywood Regency Brass Bar Cart with Star Motif c. 1960s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Roll into cocktail hour in style with this chic French 1960s Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen / Maison Baguès attributed brass bar cart. Glamorous. Ornate. Festive. The details. Two tiers both with glass shelves surrounded by pierced brass galleries that showcase a rare and unique star motif. The stars add a regal look and shine. Serving cocktails or nosh is easy. Top shelf lifts easily an functions as a serving tray with ornate brass handles. Empirical neoclassical inspired leg detail. Light patina throughout highlights a look of old money...
Category
1960s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
16 Cauldon England Gilt Porcelain Bouillon Bowls & Underplates Florals Greek Key
By Cauldon
Located in Gardena, CA
16 Cauldon England Gilt porcelain bouillon bowls & underplates. Gilt accents with a greek key motif to the rim and a grey floral pattern to the inner edge. Underside with Cauldon mar...
Category
20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage ceramic thermos with metal cover coffee can germany around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Vintage ceramic thermos with metal cover coffee can germany around 1950s
Ceramic
Metal cover removable
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Spanish rustic ceramic.
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
1940s Spanish Rustic Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
English 19th Century Maple and Co. Meat Platter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stately 19th Century English porcelain meat platter features a scalloped rim, embossed deep draining channels, and is replete with basting...
Category
19th Century English Edwardian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger from the Meiji Period
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Japanese porcelain imari charger dating from the Meiji era.
Hand painted design in polychrome colors, six alternating panels surrounding the central floral medallion. Reverse...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Seletti 'Hybrid-Ersilia' Salad Bowl in Porcelain
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Hand Painted Middle Easter Platter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage middle eastern hand painted platter, made Is Israel. Features a lady carrying a jug on her head beneath a tree.
Category
1980s Israeli Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Murano Soliflore Vase
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Mid-Century Modern Murano vase, thick-walled glass with embedded flower decorations. It is a single flower vase, beautiful from every point of view.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Scones Lamp by Olivia Cognet
Located in Geneve, CH
Scones lamp by Olivia Cognet
Materials: Ceramic.
Dimensions: D 20 x H 38 cm
Non electrified.
Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a prec...
Category
2010s French Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Beige Metlox Poppytrail Lotus Plate - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage beige Metlox Poppytrail Lotus plates. Elevate your table settings with their timeless beauty and charm.
Exceptional pair...
Category
1980s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Six Russian Parcel-gilt Silver Demi tasse Spoons, Moscow, circa 1900
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Set of six elegant solid silver Russian demi-tasse spoons from the ancient capital of Moscow, with flared and slightly curved handles, engraved exterior bowls and gilded interiors ty...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Midcentury Vintage Yellow Crystal Glass Sugar Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The bowl looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc.
Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Pharmacy Medicine Display Bottle c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An oversize vintage pharmacy medicine display bottle with original label and Bakelite screw top.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome, Wire
Festa Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Jug in White and Pink Stripes
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A handmade jug for your next soiree
The Fest Handmade Ceramic Jug is a whimsical party must-have. Crafted from white ceramic with red glaze and delicate handmade details like beads a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Rustic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Cotton
Set of 6 Bohemian Handmade Gilt Glass Wine Glasses
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 6 pcs. Bohemian wine glasses.
Each glass is transparent and decorated with dark amethyst/burgundy color glass, gilt trims and gold pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage 20th Century Studio Pottery Plates and Cups - a Set of 16
Located in Charleston, SC
A cup and square plate snack set in the style of California artist Margaret Haden. Vintage 20th century.
Cups measure: 7.5” tall x 2.75” diameter
Plates measure: 5.25” x .75” ta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery, Paint
Mid Century Vintage Flowers Decorative Porcelain Plate, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative Flowers plate from Bavaria, Germany. Produced in 1970s.
The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass
Vintage Venetian/Salviati Murano Glass Latticino Zanfirico Finger Bowl & Saucer
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Italian glass finger bowl or handleless cup & saucer.
Attributed to Salviati.
Comprised of Zanfirico canes with purple, aventurine, and white threads.
Simply a wond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Plate
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone plate with fantastic quality hand painted decoration in red, pink, yellow, blue, green and gold co...
Category
Early 20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Wide Majolica Vegetable Serving Platter
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An attractive and unusual vintage serving platter, embellished with a central divider of beautifully crafted and hand-painted garden vegetables. A raised, embossed and painted green ...
Category
20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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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