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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
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Vide-Poche Dish Murano Glass "A Canne" by Orlando Zennaro, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Gorgeous vide-poche dish blue, green and clear murano glass striped "A Canne" by Italian artist Orlando Zennaro. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Orlando Zennaro was glass master an...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Vase Designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vase designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s. Stoneware. Signed. Measures :: Height: 5 cm Diameter: 2.5 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Midcentury Vintage Light Blue Decorative Glass Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful decorative crystal blue glass plate/bowl from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Uniqu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Intercontinental Hotel Paris Ashtrays - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of cream ceramic ashtrays with gilt edge from the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. The center is printed with the Intercontinental Hotel logo in gold. Dimensions per a...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Antique Victorian Dark Cobalt Blue Jasperware Upright Jug Pewter Lid
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Wedgwood antique Victorian dark cobalt blue jasperware Upright jug with a pewter lid. Featuring classical relief figures and a grapevine edging, and the handle has a rope twist design. Measuring height 11.7 cm / 4.5 inches, and the base is diameter 7.5 cm / 2.9 inches. The jug is in very good condition for its age. There is a chip to the spout. This lovely dark cobalt blue Wedgwood...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Light Blue Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Blue vase in amazing shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. The outer relief surface,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Handmade Glass Balloton Decanter Bottle
Located in Venice, VE
Bottiglia Decanter artistica in vetro turchese di Murano, soffiato a mano con grande maestria. Vera opera d'arte, di grande bellezza e qualità artigianale. Il vetro turchese, tipi...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of 12 T&v Limoges Gilt Porcelain Oyster Plates with Green Transfer Ferns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 antique porcelain oyster plates. By T&V Limoges. With green transfer decoration of ferns as well as gilt highlights. Originally retailed by Davis, Collamore, & Co. on Broadway in New York City. Simply a top-shelf set of oyster plates...
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Mid-Century Modern Empoli Italian Aqua Blue Glasses, Mixed Set/12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Italian glass makers, Empoli, a set of twelve blown stemmed glasses in three sizes, in a gorgeous Aqua Blue – circa 1960s. In shapes distinctive to the Mid-Century Modern...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Wedgewood England Bone China 65 Piece Service for 8 White & Hand-Paint Platinum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Just in time for the Holidays! Have a jaw dropping table top with this British 1960s set. This vintage beautiful bone china set made by Wedgewood in England came from a multi million dollar Palm Springs Estate. The pattern is grey English flowers with a hand painted platinum metal scroll. It is classic yet very modern and has stood the test of time. The quality of the bone china is off the charts beautiful. What makes this set extra special is the unusual serving pieces. Can you believe it actually comes with a cigarette box and four small ashtrays in the same pattern that are also hand-painted with platinum? Other serving pieces include a large round platter (the only piece that ghas visable scatching), A small oval vegetable dish, a beautiful covered casserole dish, a beautiful footed dessert plate, creamer and sugar (with lid) and the very chic set of 8 cream soup...
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1960s English Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Murano Glass Bullicante "Green" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Midcentury Pheasant Birds Decorative Ceramic Porcelain White Plate Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative porcelain plate from Poland. The plate is hand painted. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original ceramic. Beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Primavera Glazed Ceramic Green, Art Deco Vase, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Primavera ceramic vase for the Parisian Atelier Printemps, marked and numbered 12936 plus made in France, Primavera.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Bistro Soda Siphon, French, Decorative Glass, Seltzer Bottle, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage bistro soda siphon. A French, decorative blue glass seltzer bottle, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Delightful ...
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Chinese Vintage Blue and White Porcelain Teapot with Scrolling Foliage Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage blue and white porcelain teapot from the mid 20th century. Created in China during the midcentury period, this lovely...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Hand Painted Red Gilded Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary Ko-Imari (Old Imari) style gilded hand painted porcelain cup and saucer. This extraordinary piece brings back the glory an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Cathrine Holm Enameled Fondue Server
Located in Fulton, CA
Striking blue and white enameled steel fondue pot by Catherineholm of Norway. Circa. 1960's. Exceptional condition. Complete set including under-plate and sterno cup.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Loetz Art Nouveau Vase, Crete Diaspora Silver Iris, Austria-Hungary, Around 1902
Located in Vienna, AT
In a model with irregular spherical decor blown body in baluster shape, round offset base, bulging upwards, after a slight constriction flared mouthrim, polished pontil on the bottom. Shape: Production number / pattern not preserved Decor: Crete Diaspora Silver Iris Green glass with silver...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Set of French Turquoise Opaline Glass Plates, 19th Centurz
Located in Rostock, MV
An elegant plate set, a large plate and 6 smaller matching plates made of two-tone opaline glass, milky white and turquoise, with beautiful wavy edges and colorful enamel decorati...
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19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

Claudio La Viola for Ginori Art Deco Coffee Service c1990s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, by Claudio La Viola for Ginori, Italy. A sublime blend of classic, modern and Art Deco this coffee set from the renowned Italian porcelain firm Ginori, is perfect for any décor. Excellent condition. Hallmarks: Richard Ginori Manifattura Di Doccia Florence Italy and signature CLV for Claudio La Viola This set consists of: 1 coffee pot 1 creamer 1 sugar bowl 12 cups 12 saucers or cookie plates...
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1990s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

1990s Hand Painted Art Plate Blue Fish Nino Parrucca Ceramiche Palermo, Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Hand Painted Art Plate Blue Fish Nino Parrucca Ceramiche Palermo, Italy 11.13 w x 6.38 d x 1 h Stamp present. Original vintage presentation. S...
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1990s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of two decoratives trays by Claude Morin, France circa 1980
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
We are fond of the smooth and rounded shapes of this pair of decorative trays by Claude Morin, a key figure in the revival of Glass Art in France during the 1970s. The craftsmanshi...
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Winter Alpine Snow Skiers Highball Cocktail Glasses, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A great set of three (3) Italian highball cocktail glasses with winter alpine snow skier design. Glasses are substantial and strategically designed with an...
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Late 20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Blue Color Bohemian Glass Decanter and 6 Glasses Set, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco blue color Bohemian glass decanter and 6 glasses set, the 1930s Beautifully colored, handmade Czech Bohemian glass set - decanter and six ...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Murano Glass Macchia su Macchia Ivory & Blue Large Tray by Stories of Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Introducing the captivating "Macchia Su Macchia" tray from Stories of Italy. With its glossy speckled beauty, harmonious blend of ivory and blue, and ever-changing pattern, each tray...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Photo Frame Double Opening Fired Enamel on Guillochè Sterling Silver Saliimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped double opening photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè. Early 1900s English Art Nouveau style. Open size cm. 13.5 cm hig...
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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Midcentury Porcelain White Mini Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain/ceramic vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain

Green Malachite and Rose Chintz Porcelain Plates, Set of 2
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of porcelain plates with green malachite style edge and chintz rose flower center by designer Georges Briard, circa late-20th century. A great set to use every day o...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Geometrical Blue Glazed Vase by Pietro Arosio for Parravicini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It is made in blue glazed ceramic by Pietro Arosio for Parravicini. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be conside...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1993 Cobalt Blue Vase by Vernon Owens
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1993 Cobalt blue glazed double loop handled pottery jar or vase by Vernon Owens. Jugtown Ware, Seagrove, NC. The thick cobalt glaze drips down a salt glazed body. 8 3/4" dia., 7 3/4" h.
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1990s Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Derby Porcelain Dessert Service Red Botanical Attr. to John Brewer, Regency 1795
By John Brewer, Crown Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and extremely rare part dessert service made by Derby between circa 1795 and 1800 in the Regency era. The service is decorated with named botanical studies attributed to John Brewer. The service consists of a lidded sauce comport on a stand, two kidney dishes, two lozenge shaped dishes, one lozenge shaped low footed comport...
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1790s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Majolica Vegetables Knife Rests Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
The original pottery of Vallauris is traditional culinary ceramics likely created during the Roman era thanks to nearby clay deposits. From the 16th-century, Italian families from...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

180 Small Bowls in Very Fine White Porcelain
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Small bowls in very fine white porcelain: from China or Japan (I don't know) that can be little saucers. They are 180 ! all perfect. I kept for me for forty years, but never used. Th...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Islamic Blue and White Fritware Pottery Plate Signed by Maker
Located in COLMAR, FR
A mysterious, antique blue and white pottery plate. This is a fritware plate, hand-painted with a floral motif in underglaze cobalt blue...
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1860s Unknown Ming Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Wedgwood Leaf Dish
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century wedgwood majolica leaf dish from England.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Small Mid Century Empoli Vase for Candy or Jewelry Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique Empoli vase box for candies or jewelry box. Very good original vintage condition. Only one unique piece. Produced in 1960s in Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Brutalist Ramekin Enamelled by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb brutalist ramekin designed and made by the artist david marshall in the 80s, spain. Ramekin of large size, structure in aluminum and blue enamel. Unique design object th...
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1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Wilhelm Kage Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Argenta Silver Inlay Ceramic Bowl
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Swedish Art Deco Gustavsberg Argenta silver inlay small bowl by Wilhelm Kage (Swedish, 1889-1960) the design conceived in 1938. The small rounded bowl stands on an unglazed...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Murano Blue Glass Bowl Ashtray Element, Italy, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This original vintage glass ash tray bowl element was designed and produced in the 1970s in Lombardia, Italy. It is made in Sommerso Technique...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Huge Royal Delft De Porceleyne Fles Blue and White Bloomers Charger Plate Plaque
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This impressive Delft Blue and white ceramic charger or plate was produced in the 20th century at De Porceleyne Fles (now Royal Delft). The image is after a painting by Dutch painter...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain vase by Wallendorf, Germany. Very good condition. dimensions height 17 cm diameter 9 cm.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Victorian Dark Cobalt Blue Jasperware Jug with Pewter Lid
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique Victorian dark cobalt blue jug with a pewter lid. Featuring classical relief figures and a grapevine edging. Measuring height 16.5 ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

12 Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
Located in New Haven, CT
This Set of 12 beautiful cobalt blue and gold bordered Dinner Plates were produced by Minton and retailed by David Collamore & Co, New York. ...
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Early 1900s English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate

Set of 4 Goblets, Handmade in Murano Art Glass, Collectible and Rare
Located in Venice, VE
Set di quattro Calici fatti a mano in vetro soffiato artistico di Murano verde smeraldo e la lavorazione della foglia d'oro 24k La lavorazione dedicata di ogni gambo, come il fior...
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2010s Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Italian Murano Blue Cased Glass Ormolu Set in Veritable Opaline de Murano
Located in Haarlem, NL
1950s set of three blue opaline glass items. Made in Italy The bright blue milk, opaline or cased glass is heavy and thick, all items have a decorative orm...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Contemporary 'Balloon Vase 04 Petit' by Louise Roe, Sky Blue
Located in Paris, FR
Balloon vase 04 petit sky blue Handmade ceramic vase made by Danish artist Louise Roe. Measure: Ø6-12 / H18 cm Sculptural object with clouds shape. About the artist: LOUI...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Pink Porcelain Cabinet Plate, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous antique hand painted French porcelain pink ground cabinet plate, circa 1880 in date. It is fine...
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1880s French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18th Century Religious Dutch Delft Tile with Jesus Bearing His Cross
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. With a scene depicting Jesus Christ carrying a large cross under one of his arms. Simply a wonderful antique Delft pottery...
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Delft

Antique 19th Century Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Beaker or Tumbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasperware beaker or cup. In Wedgwood blue with white relief decoration depicting men, women, children, and trees in a Classical s...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Blue Garden Seat, English, Dated 1886
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Wedgwood Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Blue Garden Seat, the baluster form body with relief-molded alternating birds and fans, with overlapping blossoming prunus branches on a cobalt b...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

1960s MoMA Heller Design Summer 11 Blue Plastic Plates Massimo & Lella Vignelli
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1964 MoMA Massimo & Lella Vignelli 11 Stackable Blue Plates Heller Design Large 9.75 x 1 tall (6 plates) Small 7.5 diameter x .75 tall (5 plates) Stamped by maker. Preowned vint...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Signed Vallauris France Ceramic Pottery Glazed Blue & Black Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Mid-Century Modern handcrafted drip glazed ceramic vase, vessel, object of Fine Art in hues of blue and black. Signed underneath Vallauris France. Vallauris is the famous vi...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Large 18th Century Leeds/Staffordshire English Creamware Charger or Wall Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, very large, 18th century English creamware pottery charger or wall plate. With a raised feather edge border. Simply a great antique English pottery...
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18th Century English George II Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Creamware, Pottery

Antique W.H. Tatler Porcelain Pink Rose Flower Wash Basin - 4 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique W.H. Tatler Porcelain Pink Rose Flower Wash Basin - 4 Pc Set. Item features (4) pcs, gold gilt details, pink rose flowers, original stamp, includes (1) large...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Paris Porcelain Reticulated Gold, Pink Neoclassical Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A high degree of skill was required to produce reticulated porcelain in 19th century, with each piece painstakingly handcrafted to form a delightful pattern reminiscent of a garden t...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Pink French Porcelain Crystalline Vase Mougin Nancy
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A crystalline-glazed porcelain vase, produced by the Mougin brothers circa 1910. A sumptuous crystalline glaze covers this porcelain vase, mad...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Vase Balloon by Louise Roe, Grande 04, Sky Blue
Located in Paris, FR
Balloon vase 04 grande sky blue Handmade ceramic vase made by Danish artist Louise Roe. Measures: Ø13-31 / H42 CM Sculptural object with clouds shape. About the artist: L...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Large Antique Opaline Glass Jug, Ewer, Pitcher with Stopper, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
19th century Bohemian Glass Decanter, Ewer, Pitcher Impressive Size, Blue Opaline Glass with Silver Overlay Design and Gilding Highlights Bohemia, 19th century.
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19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

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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