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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
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Decorative Vintage Brass Beetle Ashtray Trinket Box
Located in Poperinge, BE
Decorative vintage ashtray or trinket box in the shape of a beetle, made of yellow copper or brass, second half of the 20th century. Although this beetle was once made with the inte...
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Mid-20th Century European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Glass Vase by Loetz Witwe - Decor Medici Pink Iridescent, CZ, 1902
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Outstanding Loetz Witwe glass vase in decor "Medici Pink" from the world famous workshops in Klostermuehle/ Bohemia around 1902. This highly iriscident vase is a perfect example of L...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Midcentury Tortoiseshell Lucite Serving Tray by Team Guzzini, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular serving tray in tortoiseshell-effect lucite by Team Guzzini. Made in Italy in the 1970s. It's an iconic tray or plate made of lucite that will wow ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Vintage Toledo Cocktail or Olive Sword Skewers, Spain 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Spanish Souvenir or novelty item from the 1970s in the shape of this sword skewer set. 15 swords in a matching stand. Made from steel, brass and enamel. Suitable for cocktails, oli...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Steel

Nobile Set of 6 Wine Glasses by Creart
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless and versatile addition to a modern decor, this set of six wine glasses is part of the Riflessi Collection of handcrafted glassware. Boasting six different hues, each piece...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, 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 Country Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Daisy Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Pansy Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950. 8.3 inches diameter.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

"Noodle" Dachshund Dog Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s, Midcentury
By Ludwig Bemelmans, Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection o...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Imari porcelain oval serving dish - Japan, Edo period - 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A large porcelain oval serving dish, finely decorated with classical hand-painted iron red and cobalt blue patterns enhanced with fine gold : flowers, leaves and fantastic animals in...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Primitive Terracotta Water Jar From Central Mexico, Early 20th Century
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Primitive terracotta water jar from Central Mexico, Early 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Triple Brass Champagne Cooler
Located in Paris, FR
Champagne Cooler Triple Brass with all structure in stainless steel in vintage brass finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Massive Spanish Copper Cauldron / Wine Cooler / Drinks Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand forged cauldron with handles, copper, Spain, 1930-1940 Rare find This handcrafted copper cauldron is heavily adorned by the hammer marks thorough and it has a dramatic aged pati...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Set of Twelve Italian Blue Spatter Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of Twelve Italian blue spatter plates. Twelve vintage glazed terracotta 8” luncheon or appetizer salad dessert plates with wonderfully hand spattered blue dots, each unique. Ital...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Fine Irish Belleek Porcelain Demitasse Cup and Saucer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fine Irish Belleek Demitasse Cup and Saucer basketweave shamrock eggshell antique porcelain Saucer 4.5 Cup 2.5 x 2h maker stamp present hand painted original estate preowned vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1990s Modernist Yellow and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowne...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

A trio of rare sterling silver pieces with ancient Roman coins, Bulgari 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A trio of rare sterling silver pieces with inset ancient Roman coins, Bulgari and after Bulgari, 20th century: 1. Bulgari -Larger tray in sterling silver with larger authentic anci...
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20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

1970s Pig Party Platter Serving Tray Wood Charcuterie Board
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern PIG Pupu Party Platter Serving Tray Charcuterie Board Unmarked Approximately 31 w x 10 d x 1.5 tall Whimsical vintage modern piece Preowned original unrestored vintage c...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Mother of Pearl Dish Spoons Caviar
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) pieces; natural mother-of-pearl caviar dish and spoon set. Beautiful luster and iridescence. Spoons: .75" x 3.5"
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Large French Emile Galle Cameo Glass Blue Mountain and Lake Landscape Vase c1925
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Exceptional large Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo 'blue mountain' landscape vase. The tall vase is in browns and pale purple over peach -an very unusual colourway. It depicts finely de...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Beautiful Stemware Liqueur Glass, Nude Lady Stem, Bimini Art Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a beautiful single vintage stemmed cocktail glass from Austria. It features a bare women's shaft and is in Bimini art style. The grey glass has an embossed design, the stem i...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Jens Quistgaard Teak Peppermill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jens Quistgaard Teak Pepper Mill for Dansk, Denmark, 20th Century.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Mizoram Ice Bucket Large in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Mizoram Ice Bucket Large in Brass and Cane, Viya By Vikram Goyal A classic pairing, reimagined. Robust cane becomes latticed second skin to the hand-beaten brass objects in an effor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Minoan Amphora by Lucas Constantinou
Located in Savannah, GA
A Minoan amphora replica by Greek artist Lucas Constantinou. 11 inches wide by 9 inches deep by 12 ½ inches tall
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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Small Majolica Water Lily Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica water lily plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900. 6.5 inches diameter.   
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Early 1900s German Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Murano Candy Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of nine (9) Italian Murano candy sculptures, in a rainbow of colors, in the Modern style, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Each beautiful candy is hand-crafted....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Caviar Bowl and Spoon in Venetian Glass, Corno Italiano & Lacquered wood Mod 295
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Synonymous with luxury, caviar is a great gastronomic indulgence that requires to be served and tasted in a proper way. Handcrafted from Venetian glass, our caviar bowl is distinguis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Hermes Horse Ashtray Vide Poche
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Horse Ashtray Vide Poche. Vintage Hermès ash tray / vide poche with gilt rim outside of gold and green triangular trim detail all centering a Contine...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Realistic Ceramic Cheetah by Favaro Cecchetto, 1960s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Realistic Ceramic Cheetah by Favaro Cecchetto, 1960s Italy Look into his eyes as if they were real. The proportions, the shaping of the body almost perfect. The painting is equal...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1930s Chrome Red Enamel Berkel Meat Slicer, Model 11 Flywheel Fully Restored
Located in Glasgow, GB
A vintage fully restored 1930s Berkel Model 11 flywheel meat slicer – Chrome and red enamel La Porte, Indiana, circa 1926–1932 An original Berkel Model 11 flywheel meat slicer, manufactured in La Porte, Indiana between 1926 and 1932. This early American example of vintage Berkel slicers has been meticulously restored to full working order, preserving its distinctive mechanical features and visual impact. The body, finished in its original Berkel red enamel, is paired with authentic chromed steel and aluminium detailing, faithful to the factory’s 1930s specification. A 370 mm blade and 24-point calibrated thickness dial allow for precise slicing—hallmarks of Berkel’s patented engineering in this antique meat...
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1930s American Streamlined Moderne Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Spanish Moorish Mudejar Olambrilla Tile, Cuerda Seca - Toledo 15th/16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Rare late 15th or early 16th century Mudejar tile of the so-called ‘Arista’ or 'cuerda seca' technique. The central motif is an eight-pointed star, which in turn encloses smaller on...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 6 Murano Glass Tumblers, Mezzo Ritorto in Brown and Amber hues, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This set of six Murano glass tumblers showcases a harmonious blend of rich, vivid colors. The glasses are created using the traditional Murano technique, where a sequence of Murano ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Korina Wood Divided Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved rectangular wood tray features Modernist shape and graphic wood grain patterns with the natural tonal range. The handle is wrapped with reed or cane. Minimal shap...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Reed, Wood

Brass Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen for SAS Hotel, Stelton, Cylinda-Line, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Cylinda-line ashtray in Brass. Iconic creation by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Brassware. This is the smaller version or cigarette ashtray. Diameter 3 inches (7,5 cm)....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Cristallerie Lorraine Set of 6 Colored Crystal Glasses in Their Box France, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Set of 6 colored crystal glasses by Cristallerie de Lemberg, France, 1920s. In their original box. These glasses were handcut at the Lorraine factory in Lemberg in the late 1920s. Th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Glory Lily Champagne Bucket in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Glory Lily Champagne Bucket in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal The Glory Lily flower dances in paradox, embodying breathtaking beauty and potent power. A str...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Collection of 3 Ceramic Vessels by Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
We have curated a group of stunning pieces of ceramics made in Sweden during the 1950s. These pieces have been gathered and put together by us, carefully sorted and now ready to be g...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian Quality Silver Plated Tantalus
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality silver plated tantalus having a quality silver plated tantalus with a carrying swing handle and three cut glass square decanters...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Barware Wood and Metal Cocktail Picks, Man with Wheelbarrow
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco barware bar tool was designed and crafted in France in the 1930s. The rare cocktail picks accessory features a man pushing a wheelbarrow with picks. The man's ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920. Diameter / 14.5".
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Man Hand Carved and Painted Black Forest Mechanical Wooden Bottle Stopper, 1930s
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Folk Art bottle stopper - I believe these are ANRI, made in Italy or Austria, but I see no markings, so I'll let the collectors out there be the judge. It depicts a lovely Ma...
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1930s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Walnut Wood and Brass Serving or Barware Tray by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We made this handmade walnut wood & brass serving tray for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and scones, but it would be perfect to use for hosting an afternoon tea, o...
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2010s American American Craftsman Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
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2010s Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Bamboo & Wicker Wine Rack
Located in Bradenton, FL
A sculptural wicker woven rattan wine rack with a bamboo frame. Holds five bottles in a loosely wine bottle shape.
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Christian Dior Home Lucite, Wicker and Brass Ice Bucket, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Caning Lucite Square Ice Bucket with Brass Handles, France, 1970s. Stylish Mid-Century Modern cube shaped ice container comprised of a sheet of lucite with embedded woven ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios Favrile Ribbed Iridescent Art glass Footed Open Salt
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Louis Comfort Tiffany,Golden iridescent, cauldron form with a ribbed base with polished pontil mark. Signed L.C.T on bottom rim. Tiffany Studios. 1907. 1.5" H. Price per item.
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Small Majolica Water Lily Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica water lily plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900. 6.5 inches diameter.   
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Early 1900s German Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Majolica Rabbit Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica beige pitcher rabbit with a medal 1900, made for the International Exhibition in Paris of 1900. The pitcher is stamped by the store where he was sold Compagnie Franco...
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare Woods Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A vintage 'Rare Woods' ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Features a plastic lined interior for ice storage with a removable lid with circular handhold. Beautiful and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rosewood

Traditional Spanish Stone Mortar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Antique Vintage Stone Mortar – Spanish Manufacture, Circa 1930" Discover the rustic beauty and history of this antique stone mortar, made around 1930 in Spain by an unknown manufac...
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1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone

Louis Dage Art Deco Africanist Stoneware Vase, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by Louis Dage (Antony, Paris), France, 1920s. Stoneware. Important enamel applications for a masterpiece of Africanism. Measures: Height: 12.8"(32.5cm), Width: 9...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

1960s Mid-Century Modern Bullicante Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear and gold murano glass ashtray with his pestle designed and manufactured in Italy by Barovier in the Sixties, it's in very good condition. This Murano Glass Ashtray by Barovie...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...
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1950s Industrial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

French Oyster Plate by Longchamp Terre De Fer, C. 1900
Located in Ross, CA
Longchamp Terre de Fer oyster plate, made in Burgandy France around 1900. Green basket weave pattern with six wells and one center well for lemons or sauce.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Wild Rose Plate Delphin Massier Circa 1890.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Juliette Lamp by Charlie Dumais
Located in Bantam, CT
Our stoneware Juliette Lamp is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. The lamp’s pattern is created by rolling the surface with textured rolling pins and rods. FINISH - Ca...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Longwy French Art Deco Ceramic Bowl, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic bowl by Longwy, France, 1920s. Measures: Diameter 10.6" (26.9cm), height 3" (7.7cm). Incised mold number "3021" and stamped pattern number "D.5415", 1925 Long...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Kralik Sohn Eleonoranhain Art Glass Vase, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art Glass vase by Kralik (Bohemia), ca.1900. Eleonorenhain, art glass vase. Colorless glass with ''Eleonorenhain'' decoration in iridescent copper, yellow and violet. Beautiful iride...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Republic Period Rosewood and Pewter Chinese Dragon / Bat Motif Serving Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Republic period rosewood hand-carved serving tray with pewter dragon and bat appliques, circa 1930s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 10"Wx18"Lx1.5"D. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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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