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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
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Cleo Drinking Glass 'Goto' by el mono home. Hand Blown in Murano.
Located in New York, NY
Majestic pieces of art should not be limited to being hung on our walls. Introducing Cleo, a timelessly designed hand blown glass (goto), composed of Murrine (colored patterns or ima...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Cased Pair of Silver Spoons
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian sterling silver cased pair of silver spoons. Made in England, London 1905 Maker: Unidentified Fully hallmarked. Length x width x height: 18 x 5.1 x 1.7 cm ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats Clear Yellow and Matt Light Blue by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - clear yellow, matt light blue Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: soft re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Resin

Set of Table 4 Mates Placemats Clear Purple and Matt Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - clear purple, matt turquoise Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Additional information: Material: soft res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Resin

Set of 6 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

2 Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowls from the Ship Wrecked "Tek Sing"
Located in Palm Beach, FL
In 1822 the Chinese Junk "Tek Sing" or true star sank in the south China sea, where the ship and its cargo remained until salvaged in 1999. These antique blue...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Fillide" Soup Bowl 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

Materials

Porcelain

Seletti "Hybrid-Valdrada" Fruit 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

Materials

Porcelain

Violet Purple Glass Vase, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning purple small vase with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Would ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Dutch Delft Three Piece Garniture with Dog and Parrot, Vases Set, 18th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A Dutch Delft garniture of two side and one middle vase, decorated with a dog and parrot. Origin: Delft, The Netherlands Date: 1763 - 1806 Workshop: De Porceleyne Clauw Owner: Lambe...
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1760s Dutch Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Delft, Faience

Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s. This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Ettore Sottsass for Fontana Arte Vase Model 2665
Located in New York, NY
Ettore Sottsass for Fontana Arte rare large graphic colored crystal vase consisting of dark blue central square cylinder with attached brown tria...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

vintage yellow enameled castiron casserole dish by Michael Lax for Copco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful yellow enameled castiron casserole dish by Michael Lax for Copco. please see photos for condition details.
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Longwy Cloisonné Ovid Shaped Vase Unique French Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
Longwy Cloisonné Ovid Shaped Vase Unique French Art Deco. Stylized decoration of vertical stripes alternating on two rows of rosettes and triangles enameled yellow, turquoise, and da...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Poli Murano Sommerso Yellow Topaz Italian Art Glass Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso topaz and yellow Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company. According to the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

1970s Yellow Danish Salt and Pepper Set in Glass by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of yellow Danish salt and pepper set in in glass, designed by Michael Bang and produced by Holmegaard in the 1970s. The well designed hand blown mushroom shaped set in hand bl...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

18th Century Dutch Delft De Lampetkan Blue and White Cabinet Plate Tullips
By Delft, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Large Dutch Delft cabinet plate - Delftware plate Material: Delft, earthenware , pottery, tin glaze Design: De Lampetkan Producer: De Lampetkan also known as De Porceleyne Lampetk...
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18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Pottery

Flavio Poli Murano Yellow Faceted Glass Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful faceted Murano glass ashtray in yellow color attributed to Flavio Poli, circa 1950s. The color changes depending on the light. Neon yellow under white ligth and more orang...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Glass, Art Glass

Early Coffee Cup Blue and White Boy on a Buffalo Ptn probably Spode, circa 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, very early, rare blue and white coffee cup in the "Boy on a Buffalo" pattern, probably from the factory of Josiah Spode, stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, made...
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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Five Spisa-Legum Dinner Plates in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Five Spisa-Legum dinner plates in glazed porcelain. 1960s. Measure: Diameter: 25 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Yellow Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Signed Webb 36 Pc Set Hand Blown Amethyst Cut to Clear Crystal Stemware Service
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a rare and amazing amethyst overlay cut to clear stemware service for 12 made and signed by Webb ca. 1920's. The 36 piece set consists of...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Set of Five Campbell-Rey Octagonal Striped Murano Tumblers
Located in London, GB
Campbell-Rey continue their exploration of color and geometric form, introducing new expressions to traditional materials. Presenting Rosanna, a Murano glassware collection comprised of an octagonal tumbler and carafe available in five striped...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Modernist Steuben Decanters, Rare and Exceptional
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1930s, Steuben, American. Shape No. 7625. Primary tones and sleek forms collide in this striking pair of rare Art Deco decanters by Steuben. Whether displayed or containing a potent potable, the sleek primary forms and stunning hues add elegant silhouettes and vibrant colors to any décor. Impeccably made by one of the world’s most esteemed glassmakers, this pair of decanters are in very good condition, with a slight pair of frits noted on one. Remark: "Color, quality, and rarity: this is luxury. Steuben is authentic American chic. Perfect in any décor and exceptional in a Mid-Century setting think Vladimir Kagan or George Nakashima furniture" SIZE: 14 3/8 inches tall by 4 1/2 inch diameter base HALLMARKS: “Steuben” on gold decanter...
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1930s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Fratelli Toso Murano Millefiori Flowers Ribbons Italian Art Glass Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 designs left). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown ribbons and flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. The first is a scramble paperweight...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass, Murrine

Rare Oberlin College Peters Hall Sesquicentennial Plate 1833-1983 Wedgewood
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Oberlin College Peters Hall Sesquicentennial Plate 1833-1983 was made by Wedgewood to commemorate the anniversary of Oberlin College, the oldest coeducational liberal arts coll...
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Late 20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Radicchio Handpainted Ceramic Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
This stunning colelction is totally handmade and hanpainted in Italy.        
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Bing & Grondahl Seagull Set of 9 Dinner Plates pre Royal Copenhagen, 1952-1957
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bing & Grondahl Seagull Set consists of 9 dinner plates 9.65" in diameter with 6" rims, 1.25" high. Relief of scales on the rim is shaded in pale blue with ombre effect; plates are ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Fold Wine Rack, Iridescent Yellow Zinc, Geometric, Brutalist Stacking Storage
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
Fold wine rack is a Brutalist inspired modular design that can be stacked in a variety of sizes and configurations. Made from folded sheet metal with an iridescent zinc plated finish...
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2010s Australian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Steel

Violet Purple Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique purple violet color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or head...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 2 Carafes Cobalt by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Carafes cobalt by Pulpo Dimensions: D15 x H28 cm Materials: handmade glass Pick them, pour them, roll them, and hold them; a kaleidoscope of colour, form and texture aw...
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2010s German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Sommerso Bottle with Elongated Stopper c1955
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Poli designed Murano sommerso Date : c1955 Origin : Murano, Italy Bowl Features : Oval bottle vase with deep blue, ruby red, and clear glass - elongated stopper in the same...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Joyful Glassware
Located in Portland, OR
Introducing our new vibrant and playful collection of sculptural drinkware, designed with a profound desire to break free from the monotony of everyday objects. The designer Irina Fl...
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2010s American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

12 Sterling Silver Salt Cellars Place Card Holders Shell
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set 12 sterling silver salt cellars place card holders in the shape of a shell Silver hallmark 800 Silversmith: Giovanni Verpelli in Milan Length: 6 cm Width: 6 cm Height: 2.3 c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handmade centerpiece The Flat by Neri & Hu in yellow blown glass & brass base
Located in Milan, IT
Centrotavola in vetro soffiato giallo con base in ottone.
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Sklo Union Chribska Glassworks, Vintage Pink Cranberry Sommerso Footed Bowl
Located in Soquel, CA
Sklo Union Chribska Glassworks, Vintage Pink Cranberry Sommerso Footed Bowl Stunning mid century modern star-shaped footed bowl in clear and pink/cranberry by Josef Hospodka (Czecho...
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1970s Czech Organic Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Art Deco Star Shaped Yellow Glass Vase Attributed to Pierre D'Avesn for Daum
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This vase is attributed to Pierre D'Avesn for Daum. It is made in etched glass on the inside, but it is shiny with a bark texture on the outside. It is a vintag...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Berndt Friberg, Stoneware Yellow Small Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1968
Located in Tokyo, 13
Berndt Friberg, Stoneware vase with yellow haresfur glaze, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1968 Impressed "Friberg" "G (hand) " Incised "J" The entire vessel is covered with a yellow glaze, whi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Garçon Low Footed Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a low footed faïence comport or compote serving piece, France, circa 1910 – 1915. This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB repres...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Murano Glass Jewel Tone Sommerso Style Round Perfume Bottle
Located in Troy, MI
New Murano glass round perfume bottle features heavy, clear class with sommerso-style jewel-toned layers of fuchsia, violet and berry. Top has a scent...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Miniature Moorcroft Pottery Pomegranate Vase with Mottled Yellow Ground
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique miniature Moorcroft pottery vase. In the Pomegranate pattern. With a mottled yellow ground and polychrome decoration throughout. Likely made for and retailed by Liberty & Co. ca. 1910-1911. Marked to the base with an impressed M, 53, and a William Moorcroft signature. Simply a wonderful and rare Moorcroft miniature...
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1910s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th C. French Country Ocher Yellow Glazed Terracotta Pitcher Jug Ewer
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century Country French ocher yellow glazed terracotta pottery Provençal pitcher/ jug / wine ewer from Provence in southeastern France. This charming piece is a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

1980s Ice Bucket in the style of the Memphis Movement by Georges Briard USA
Located in London, GB
This 1980s square ice bucket made in Japan was designed by American designer Georges Briard. This design is inspired by the Pop Art movement but also the Memphis movement. Founded in...
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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Drop Murano Glass Ruby Vase Handmade and Blown
Located in Murano, VE
Introducing a drop-shaped vase crafted from authentic Murano glass, boasting a uniquely simple design that effortlessly complements any ambiance. Its glossy finish will elevate the d...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mini Mid Century Yellow Glass Vase for Perfume, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Unique small Vase. 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

Wedgwood, Vintage Blue & White Jasperware Pitcher, U. K., circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
WEDGWOOD - Vintage blue and white Jasperware ceramic pitcher or creamer - signed / stamped on the base - United Kingdom - circa 1950's. Excellent /...
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French Ceramic Vase by Jacques Fonck et Jean Mateo for Vallauris
Located in Trensacq, FR
Mid-century Vallauris Vase by Jacques Fonck et Jean Mateo C1960s France A tall attractive vase, in blue glaze with purple hues, beautifu...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Murano Glass Ice Bucket with Gold Glass Handles, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Ice Bucket in blue Murano glass with gold glass handles. This gorgeous piece was made in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. This ice bucket is made in an incredibly vibrant blue g...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Unique Pink and White Glazed Ceramic Tulipiere or Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
Unique, hand-crafted pastel pink & white glazed ceramic flower vase or tulipiere, entitled "Dead Flower Pot" by Toronto-based artist and designer Kaley Flowers. Also known as tulip...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Castaways Hotel Miami Beach Glass Ashtrays - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of yellow glass ashtrays from The Castaways Hotel of Miami Beach, Florida. The center is printed with their logo and reads “Castaways, Qual...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 6 Light Blue, Periwinkle Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse, circa 1960s Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century, French Green/ Yellow Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

A Roman yellow glass unguentarium
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Belly-shaped with cylindrical neck and with folded down collar rim, the unguentarium with twisted glass decoration with white intertwining the main yellow colour 4.5 cm (h) Intact Ex. German private collection H.G., collected between 1970s-1990s Roman glass was used primarily for the production of vessels. It developed from Hellenistic technical traditions, initially concentrating on the production of intensely coloured cast glass vessels...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Otto Brauer for Holmegaard Yellow Cased Glass Vase, Medium Size
Located in Norwalk, CT
An iconic Danish Mid-Century "Gulvvase" in bright yellow cased glass, designed by Otto Brauer for Holmegaard. This is the medium size, measuring a little less than a foot tall. NOTE...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Ceramic Hanging Platter in Yellow and Orange, Germany, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Germany, Vintage Ceramic hanging platter painted in tones of yellow, orange, brown and blue. H 5 x Ø 27 cm
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20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow alabaster lighter by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare alabaster lighter designed and produced by romano bianchi in italy in the 1970s. Handcrafted yellow alabaster lighter. Very nice state of conservation, original light...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Alabaster

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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