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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
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17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with decoration of a Goat
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Rotterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white so-called candelabra or baluster tile with the decoration of a goat. It looks like a heavy rain cloud is on its way! Thi...
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1630s Dutch Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vintage Persian Solid Silver Lidded Box / Bowl Iran, c. 1940
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage Persian solid Silver Lidded Container with an oval shape and a tall pointed lid. The body of the Box and the surface of the lid are embellished with rich, ornate ...
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20th Century Persian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Consolidated listing for Hugh Abdullah
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Contemporary Brass Cone Spindle Candle Holders Pair of Candle Holders Each candle holder: Height: 18 in. (45.72 cm) x Width: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) x Depth: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) Small Contemporary Brass Dome Spindle Candleholders...
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2010s American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Set of Six Wedgwood Yellow Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Wedgwood yellow plates. Six vintage creamware shallow bowls/plates in "Cane" yellow with impressed and stamped marks for Wedgwood. England...
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Mid-20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Creamware

Set of 12 Minton Dinner Plates Decorated with Ribbons of Raised Gilded Jeweling
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous set of 12 Minton Dinner plates decorated with gilt vases of flowers and ribbons of raised gold jeweling. Minton made them for Da...
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1910s Rococo Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Khabia Freckles Terracotta Jar Made of Clay, Handcrafted by the Potter Raja
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt freckles terracotta jar - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Raja. Approximate measurements: 8...
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2010s Moroccan Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware, Clay

Chinese Porcelain Plate with Dragon Decoration "Famille Verte" 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful porcelain plate of the green family with dragon decoration in the 18th century. The decoration is finely executed by hand, we see a green and golden dragon, with friez...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of Twelve English Porcelain Dinner Plates, Coalport, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve english porcelain dinner plates, Coalport, circa 1900.
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20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Val St. Lambert Danse De Flore Cranberry Overlay Dessert Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A rare and amazing set of 12 gorgeous dessert plates with cranberry overlay, cut to clear with central star cut medallion and cameo cut frieze of Roman putti and angels embellished w...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Large 18th Century Chinese Export Armorial Charger
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive 18th century Chinese export armorial charger. Crest in center of plate with floral sprays around the border. Decorative bands around of plate and the rim. White backgro...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy. Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants. As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection. This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

20th Cebtury Italian Big Sterling Silver Letter Opener
Located in VALENZA, IT
Large, completely handmade, sterling silver letter opener. Perfect for a prestigious desk. The blade is smooth while the hand is embossed by hand on both sides with scrolls and fl...
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1990s Italian Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Scroll and Bead by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Scroll and Bead by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware set with beaded design - 53 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Raj Period Tea and Coffee Service, 4 Piece
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A copper and silver Indian 4-piece tea and coffee service, 3 pots and covered sugar. Dragons cavort over handles and surfaces. 19th Century Raj period...
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Copper

Sterling Silver Octagonal Baluster Sugar Caster Hallmarked:- London, 1903
Located in York, GB
Sterling silver generous sized octagonal baluster shaped. Sugar caster Made in Birmingham in 1903, by Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Great Hampton Street, Birmingham. An excellent set...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Jujuy Large Rectangular Alpaca Silver & Black Horn Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is created with the inspiration of the beautiful province of Jujuy, in the North of Argentina, and the nature of its fertile valley. It is the first line of our collectio...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Silver

Travertine Cake Stand
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Put your delectable desserts on a pedestal with this gorgeous travertine cake stand from Kiwano. Hand crafted by Turkish artisans, this stylish d...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Travertine

Soliflore Vases by Gio Ponti for Krupp Milano, 1930's
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
The so called Soliflore vase designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp, Milano- Designed for the VI Triennale in 1936. And produced between the 1930's through to the 1950's. The sha...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Ornamental by Lameice Dreamlike Wine Glass
Located in Jerusalem, IL
This piece is designed by Lameice Abu Aker a Palestinian designer based in Jerusalem. Mouth-blown, lampworked, and shaped, in Jaba' a small village in the Palestinian Territories. p...
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2010s Palestinian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Rectangular Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Italian craftsmanship meets Les-Ottomans in this beautifiul mushroom collection of handpainted plates The charme of the woods on your table in a un...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

CERRO Sugar & Cream Set, Brown Horn & Alpaca Silver
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Not everything is organic in northern Argentinean hills. As we cast our eyes on the landscapes, we also find geometry that makes us travel with our imagination. Mini square, rectangu...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Bolson Apple Large Bowl, Horn & Alpaca Silver
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
While walking through the fruit fields in the Bolson on an ending spring morning, the voluptuous shapes and scents of pears and apples bring your senses to life. This idea creates th...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Modern Champagne Bucket, Horizon collection Silver Plated
Located in Paris, FR
Champagne bucket modern design with a very sophisticated finish. This high-quality silverware will fit perfectly well in your modern decoration. Elegant and nice to use to keep fresh...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Moroccan Metal Silver Plated Tea Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Traditional vintage silvered-metal and brass Moroccan tea pot, embossed with traditional repousse design, nicely aged, handcrafted in Fez, stamped in ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Silvered Sea Shell Cymbiola
Located in New York, NY
Cymbiola silvered shell 8". Creel and Gow has been working with the same atelier in Rome, Italy for over 20 years to make our signature silvered shells. Our workshop has been operate...
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2010s Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Large Contemporary Brass Dome Spindle Candleholders by Fort Standard, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tall, simple design of this brass candleholder adds a modern twist to a Classic object and creates an elegant accent in any living or dining room. Machined from solid brass, the...
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2010s American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Large Contemporary Brass Cone Spindle Candle Holders by Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The tall, simple design of this brass candle holder adds a modern twist to a classic object and creates an elegant accent in any living or dining room. Machined from solid brass, the Spindle candle...
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2010s American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' Brass Bottle Opener
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' brass bottle opener. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bottle opener is executed in polished brass. Price is per item. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Tigers Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Horses' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals and ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Colosseum II Silver Pleated Metal Centerpiece by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Colosseum II is a silver pleated metal centerpiece, that could be used also as fruit bowl This product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired by the vessels of the Roman Empire, this collection transforms antique references into a celebration of contemporary craft. New Roman collection also includes Colosseum I (all copper), and Colosseum III (copper and silver plated).
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Tiberius II Small Silver-Pleated Fruit Bowl by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Tiberius II is a small silver-plated fruit bowl with a black matt stand. The product is part of the collection New Roman by Jaime Hayon, inspired by the vessels of the Roman Empire,...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Silver Plate

Musicians Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Musicians' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Handmade Octagon Maillechort Charger with Braided Border
Located in New York, NY
Handmade in Morocco exclusively for creel and gow. Octagon maillechort charger with braided border. Maillechort (nickel silver) is a mixture of nickel, copper, and zinc and is prize...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Georgian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Nickel

Colosseum I Copper Centerpiece by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Colosseum I is a copper centerpiece (or fruit bowl). The product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon, a series of containers which reference the shapes of ancient c...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

Ghidini 1961 Omini Salt and Pepper Shakers in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This playful brass condiment salt and pepper are decorated with tiny animate men on each.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Seletti "Hybrid-Olinda" Porcelain Fruit Bowls
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Eusapia" Dinner Plate in Porcelain
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Rare Whiskey Glass with Presenter, Includes Presenter and Four Set of Glasses
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the pleasures of Fine whisky, the rare presenter, by gentner design, elevates the experience through the art of presentation. The suspended tray with a unique handle allows it to be carried with one hand and prevents spillage of the rare whisky glasses designed by fferrone. Handcrafted in Chicago and made from solid brass, each Presenter is produced through a process of high precision milling, soldering and hand assembled into this intricate form. Includes: Presenter base Four rare glasswares...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Jaimal Odedra, "Rana", sand cast bronze platter, Morocco, 2015
Located in New York, NY
"Rana" bronze platter by Jaimal Odedra, with handmade wood box. Each piece is sand cast by artisans in Morocco. Stamped: Jaimal Odedra. Weight: 4.8 kg.
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2010s Moroccan Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Sterling Silver Kiddush Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer this sterling silver Kiddush goblet and matching plate, made in Israel. The goblet has a Classic shape with beadi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Set of Cordial/Liqueur Goblets
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver set of six (6) cordial glasses, Baldwin and Miller Co., Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1950s. Each glass measures a little under 3 inches high x 1 1...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Purple and Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely faceted Sommerso glass vase in purple, yellow and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 1960s. Burgundy / purple glass with a layer in yellow glass submer...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sommerso, Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Ten French Porcelain Dishes 18th Century Made Circa 1780
By Clignancourt Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Clignancourt Porcelain**, a factory with royal patronage in France in the 18th century, this set of dishes is painted in the most exquisite raspberry color, decorated with go...
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Persian Flowers Porcelain Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The magical world of Persia is inspiring several collection of ours from plates to trays This tray is a unique piece created by taking inspiration from Persian flower rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Moorish Brass and Copper Tea Pot on Kettle
Located in Plainview, NY
This Mid-Century Moorish teapot on kettle is made or red copper and brass and stands is a true thing of beauty by standing on a beautifully carved Kettle / pedestal. Handcrafted by ...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Bronze

Four Antique English Porcelain Shell Shaped Dishes Made circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: The founder of Bardith, Edith Wolf, always said, "Miles Mason never made a piece of porcelain that wasn't beautiful." This group of four shell-shaped dishes was made in the Regency period, circa 1810. Like many of Miles Mason's best designs, this pattern has flair. It is one of his finest patterns. The two pairs of dishes are fully painted with pink and orange flowers with green leaves. The unexpected combination of pink with orange highlighted with green makes this a gorgeous pattern. Placed in a cabinet or on a wall, these dishes will make an entire room come alive. Dimensions: 8.5" tall x 8" wide Condition: Excellent Price: $620 for the group For an image of a dish in this pattern, see R Haggar and E Adams: "Mason Porcelain and Ironstone 1796-1853, fig 85. For more information on a variety of Miles Mason's patterns, see "Miles Mason Porcelain a Guide to Patterns and Shapes" by D. S. Skinner and V. Young and the Stoke-on Trent City Museum. Background of Miles Mason In 1796 Miles Mason entered into a partnership with the experienced porcelain manufacturer Thomas Wolfe...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Art Deco Cocktail Shaker Matching Glasses and Ice Bucket Silver Plate
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco cocktail shaker matching glasses and ice bucket silver plate. English Barware Art Deco set with strong horizontal lines in the base of all piece...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Pair Dutch Delft Dishes Hand Painted 18th Century Celebrating the Dutch Republic
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Delft dishes was hand-painted in the Netherlands in the 18th century, circa 1780. We see a lion and the motto Nu Rust ik Veilig, "Now I Rest Safe." The lion is a symbol...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Delft

Pair Antique Spode Oval Shaped Dishes Decorated with Waterlilies England C-1825
Located in Katonah, NY
The most exceptional aspect of this pair of dishes is the fabulous gilding lavished over the cobalt borders. As a less prominent feature, the gilding carries throughout the decoratio...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pearlware

Three First Period Worcester Brocade Pattern Dishes England circa 1775
Located in Katonah, NY
Known as the "Brocade" pattern, the design on these exquisite eighteenth-century dishes is complicated yet delicate. The inspiration for this pattern comes from seventeenth-century J...
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1770s Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A meticulously curated set of silver-plated cutlery, the "4100 Stockholm Laurel" series, was designed in 1955 by Kurt Mayer for WMF Germany, Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik. This...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

Jaimal Odedra, "Rana", sand cast bronze platter, Morocco, 2015
Located in New York, NY
"Rana" Bronze platter by Jaimal Odedra, with handmade wood box. Each piece is sand cast by artisans in Morocco. Stamped: Jaimal Odedra. Weight: 2.3 kg
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2010s Moroccan Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Contemporary Blue Green Glass Blown Salt Cellar Server Spoon by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add sophistication to your table with the crystal salt cellar from Natalia Criado. each vessel is crafted from repurposed crystal, sourced from glassmakers in Tuscany. The practice...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

German Art Nouveau Silver Gilded Salad Cutlery
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Silver salad cutlery stamped 800 silver and gilded from German Art Nouveau. Designed in the shape of naturalistic detailed leaves. Produced about 1900 wi...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Antonio da Ros for Vetreria Cenadese, Scavo Glass Vase, Italy, 1983
Located in New York, NY
Made in 1983 by Antonio Da Ros for Vetreria Gino Cenedese, this near-opaque, white vase possesses an elegant simplicity of form, and features, around its widest point, an abstract, g...
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1980s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Black Forest German Porcelain Vase with Hunting Scene Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
Located in Kitzbuhel, AT
Hand-painted porcelain vase is completely handmade and handpainted in Bavaria Germany. Rimmed with a 24-carat gold line. The decor is hands-free painted all round with a hunting scene. The black forest decor...
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2010s German Black Forest Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Ermanno Nason for Vetreria Cenedese, Green Scavo Glass Pitcher, Italy, 1964
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: Archive of Cenedese glassworks, Murano, Italy. Ermanno Nason designed this beautiful scavo glass vase for Vetreria Gino Cenedese in 1964. It is inspired by Greek vase...
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1960s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Art Deco Continental Silver (.830) Vase by David Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, Continental silver (.830) vase, Norway, circa 1915, David Andersen - maker. Hammered silver is decorated with beaded design. Measures 11 1/4 inches high x 5 inches diameter...
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1910s Norwegian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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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