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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Creator: Lunt Silver
Creator: Alfredo Barbini
Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Iridescent Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent blue green Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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

Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Perfume Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown powder blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass perfume bottle decanter. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alfredo Barbini Murano Signed Rib Cage Design Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and unusual, vintage Murano hand blown crystal clear, indented and ribbed Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini for Oggetti. Signed on the b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Alfredo Barbini Large and Vibrant Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase Italian 1950s
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Offered for sale is a rare and important Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) Italian Murano blown glass aquarium vase. This fine example of Barbini's work has wonderful detail to the fish, f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous twenty-two piece set of sterling silver and ebony nylon "Contrast" flatware by Lunt Silver Co.., circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano Bright Yellow Gold Flecks Vintage Italian Art Glass Heart Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass heart shaped bowl / vide poche. Attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The bowl I made with a gol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Pink Blue Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue over pink, white, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Soft Shaped Tricolor Art Glass Ashtray by Alfredo Barbini for Murano
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the heavy, soft shaped Alfredo Barbini ashtray in art glass. It comes in a musty tricolor variant in Mediterranean blue with elements of burgundy and bottom in amber. It ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monticello by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives w/ blunt stainless blades, 8 5/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" ...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Colonial by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 6 Service 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Early Colonial by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 36 pieces. This set includes: 6 Knives, 9 1/8" 6 Forks, 7 5/8" 6 Salad Forks, 6 3/8" 6 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 6 Place Soup S...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price Per Item (2 available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, blue stripes and gold flecks Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Iridescent Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray Dish
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso iridescent pink Italian art glass folded over rim bowl / ashtray. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1...
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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

Sterling Silver “Eloquence” Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver server by Lunt Silver in the “Eloquence” pattern. First introduced in 1953, Eloquence soon became a popular pattern. It has a floral motif with a...
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1950s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Big and heavy Murano bowl by Alfredo Barbini, signed
Located in Milano, IT
Signed Murano sculpture - Big Murano glass bowl - Alfredo Barbini centerpiece Big, beautiful and heavy centerpiece by Alfredo Barbini, one of the most famous Murano glassmakers of t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Sterling Silver Art Deco Vanity Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We just love this Art Deco sterling silver vanity mirror by Lunt Silversmiths. It has that quintessential Art Deco shape and design— notice the two feet in the front. No monogram A f...
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1920s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Malvern by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 81 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Malvern by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 3/4" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 Place Soup Sp...
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1970s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sweetheart Rose by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 34 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sweetheart rose by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 34 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 5 ...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bel Chateau by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
A masterful statement in fluid French Provincial, the Bel Chateau sterling silver flatware pattern from Lunt is meticulously designed and exhibits elegance in its refined lines. Bel Chateau by Lunt...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight, Set of 34 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eloquence by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 34 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/8", eight forks, 7 3/8", eight salad forks, 6 3/8", eight teaspoons, 6", one serving ...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Quintessence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Displaying a gleaming finish, Quintessence by Lunt has a beautiful teardrop profile with different, intricate flower motifs on each piece. Pieces are heavy and well balanced. Scarce ...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 61 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver flatware set - 61 pieces. This scarce pattern features a remarkable woven, basket weave-style design with floral detailing. This set includes: 12...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 58 pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
The elegance and quality of Lunt sterling flatware is evident in the Eloquence pattern. This is Lunt's most popular pattern and features pierced handles and baroque motifs. Unused El...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set, 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eloquence by Lunt sterling silver flatware Service for 12-48 piece set, in excellent condition. This set includes: 12 kniv...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977
Located in Milan, IT
Alfredo Barbini Medusa Murano Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1977 Signed and dated Barbini 18.6.77.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Venetian/Murano Barbini Turquoise Exotic Bird Sculptures
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a matched pair of hand blown, tall and fanciful Murano "Birds Of Paradise" or Exotic Birds which stand a rare 16 1/2" tall! Cased with clear crystal over a fabulous color com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Men's Vanity Tray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver men’s vanity tray. Masculine and understated, it has a sterling silver rim with a mirrored center. Ideal for his cologne...
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1980s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Sommerso Aventurine Murano Glass Fruit Bookends
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Alfredo Barbini glass fruit paperweights or bookends with layers of golden aventurine within. Made in Murano, Italy circa 1950's. Pear measures 6.5" by 5", apple 5" by 4.5". In ve...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Bullicante Aventurine Murano Glass Fruit Teal Bookends
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Teal Alfredo Barbini glass fruit paperweights or bookends with layers of golden aventurine within. Made in Murano, Italy circa 1950's. Pear measures 5" by 3.5", apple 4.5" by 4". ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 82 Pieces Huge!
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aptly named, the Lunt Eloquence silverware collection speaks volumes of taste and tradition. First introduced in 1952, the pattern features ornate handl...
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1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alexandra by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Alexandra by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 3/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/4" 1 Pie...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 97 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eloquence by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 97 pieces. This set for 18 includes: 18 knives, 8 7/8", 18 forks, 7 1/8", 18 salad forks, 6 1/4...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Delicacy by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delicacy by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9", 12 forks, 7 1/2", 12 salad forks, 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons, 6", Includes bonus brand ...
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1980s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver “Contrast” Salad Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver salad fork and spoon in the “Contrast” pattern by Lunt Silversmiths. Made of sterling silver with black nylon handles these are uber modern and ve...
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1970s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfredo Barbini Rare" Inciso" Murano Glass Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice technique of hand carved parallel lines in a thick sasso glass shape with a yellow inside and top and bottom shine polished. Similar sample can b...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Barbini Murano Aqua Blue Gold Fleck Handle Italian Art Glass Pitcher Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pitcher shape flower vase. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, with original worn "Venetian - Made...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barbini Murano Orange White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Fruit Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large vintage Murano hand blown orange over white, and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative bowl / centerpiece. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Traditional American Georgian Sterling Silver Square Cartouche Tray
Located in New York, NY
Traditional Georgian sterling silver tray. Made by Lunt Silversmiths in Greenfield, Mass. Square cartouche with molded curvilinear rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and S3S. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Barbini Vintage Murano Glass Gold Leaf 'Circus Tent' Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
Here is a wonderful large and heavy 1950/60's Venetian freeform biomorphic glass "circus tent" bowl / ashtray, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. Made by Barbini, unma...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Delacourt by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Delacourt by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 104 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup S...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

William and Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 114 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size William and Mary by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 96 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, French, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Regular Forks,...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfredo Barbini Black, Goldm White Murano Glass Vessel
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Murano glass vessel featuring 22kt gold glass and white glass center.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

6 Antique Assorted Native American Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoons 93g
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 6 antique / vintage sterling silver Western souvenir spoons featuring Native American figures / motifs. Makers include Paye & Baker, Colorado Silver, Lunt Silversmiths, Mechan...
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Early 20th Century Native American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stereo Compact Mirror
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering a brand new sterling silver compact mirror by Lunt Silversmiths. On side is sterling silver while the reverse side is a mirror. T...
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2010s American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfredo Barbini for Murano Art Glass Silver Fleck Blue & White Dish Bowl Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful scroll edge turquoise blue over white glass and silver fleck art glass centerpiece dish bowl made by Alfredo Barbini for Murano glass, circa 1950s. Has the original foil la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Barbini Murano Pink Gold Flecks Control Bubbles Italian Art Glass Bowl Ashtray
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass decorative bowl / ashtray / vide-poche. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960. The bowl has 2 decorative folds along the rim, with "Bullicante" controlled bubble decoration. It is profusely filled with gold leaf on the inside. The gold gathers around and inside the bubbles, making them stand out. Also added a last photo, next to blue and teal bowls...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid Century Modern 62 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern CONTRAST BY LUNT sterling silver with nylon handle Flatware set, designed by Nord Bowlen of Greenfeld, MA in 1956 - 62 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 3/...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alexandra by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Alexandra by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 51 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/4" 1 Pierce...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering a new sterling silver picture frame by Lunt Silversmiths. Manufactured in Italy, it is tarnish resistant and has a wood back. The sterling silver front has a python p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Postmodern Murano Glass Leaf Trinket Bowl / VIde-Poche by Alfredo Barbini, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This trinket bowl / vide-poche is designed by Alfredo Barbini and it is made in light blue and transparent Murano glass with lines obtained from a mold and then...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 36 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 36 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 8 T...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Murano Art Glass Barbini Aquarium Paperweight Sculptures with Fish Seaweed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR Murano art glass Barbini Aquarium paperweight sculptures with fish and seaweed encased in the solid glass sculpture. The shorter bookend is 6.25 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Dresden Scroll by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 54 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dresden Scroll by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes: 6 Knives, 9" 6 Forks, 7 3/8" 6 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 6 Teaspoons, 6" 6 Place Soup Spoons, 6 7/...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Sterling Silver Tea Bag Dispenser
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Fine American sterling silver tea bag cup, circa 1930s, by the American firm of Lunt, featuring an openwork handle of loops and scrolls. 4 1/2 inch diameter and height of 1 1/2 inche...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Hammered Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver picture frame made by Lunt Silversmiths is new and comes in the original box. The sterling silver has been coated so it won’t tarnish and the back is lacquer wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Shell Sculpture in Bollicine Glass with Gold
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass shell sculpture in Bollicine glass with gold Highlights. Vibrant pink color.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Sea Shell Sculpture in Vibrant Green Art Glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Alfredo Barbini Murano glass sea shell sculpture in vibrant green art glass. Another amazing and large shell sculpture to complete your collecti...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Lunt Modern Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Set 51 Pieces
Located in Fairfax, VA
The modern Victorian pattern was designed in 1941 by Frederick William Koonz for Lunt 8 serving set 8 knives, 8 3/4" 8 forks, 7 1/4", 8 salad forks, 6 3/8", 8 teaspoons, 5 3/4", ...
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1940s American Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Classic by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern Classic by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 3/8" 12...
Category

20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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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