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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Creator: Dansk Designs
Creator: Amboss Austria
Large Rare Dansk Rare Woods Wenge & Butcher Block Tray by Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk Rare Woods Collection. Constructed of Wenge. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line represented the finest designs and materials...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wenge

Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube Tea Service, circa 1965
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube plated Brass Tea Service for Dansk International Designs, Ltd. Sweden, c. 1965. Featuring an oval tray, 3 piece tea pot (with strainer), sugar bowl and 2 piece creamer. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of creamer and sugar bowl: [Dansk]. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to underside of tray and teapot: [Dansk International Designs, Ltd. Torun/Spain EP Brass].
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Rare White Porcelain Pitcher by Dansk Designs, Austria
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this elegant water pitcher in white porcelain, by dank designs Austria excellent condition, no chips or cracks, circa 1960s.
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dansk Salad Bowl by Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare shape with beveled edge on this solid teak, salad bowl designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s great condition.   
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Early Danish Teak Centerpiece Serving Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern decorative staved salad serving bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This unique piece displays quality solid teak craftsmanship and makes f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Teak

Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard "Rare Woods" Mutenye Tray for Dansk Designs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural mutenye tray with cutting board insert designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark as part of his "Rare Woods Collection" (circa 1960). This example is among the rarest manufactured of the series with under 100...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Dansk Santiago Black One-of-a-kind Set of Dinnerware
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, by Dansk, American. This unique, extra complete set for 12 of Santiago Black is everyday dinnerware perfection. In addition to all the normal pieces, this set has twelve ...
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Early 2000s American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Scandinavian Modern Jens Harald Quistgaard Early Teakwood Congo Icebucket c 1965
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Artist Jens Harald Quistgaard (Copenhagen 1919 – Vordingborg 2008) was a Danish wood-, metal- and glassware designer and sculptor, known principally for his work for the American c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Designed Teak Tray by Jens Quistgaard Made by Dansk
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern (Scandinavian Modern) Danish teak tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk of the USA. A Teak tray designed by the highly regarded and very collected Jens H...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare tray in Wenge designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wenge

Danish Modern Staved Teak Magazine Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and hard to find Danish modern staved teak magazine holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is 18" W x 17.25" D x ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Jens Harald Quistgaard Teak Ice Bucket
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid teak ice bucket with black plastic liner designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Design, circa 1960 Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Danish Modern Oval Shaped Staved Teak Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern oval shaped staved teak bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is in very good vintage condition and measures 14"W x 9.5"D x 4.5"H. Early ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Amboss Austria 2050 Modernist Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware from Austria, model 2050, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of brushed and polished stainless steel. For six persons, consists of 6 big spoons...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Five Danish Modern Staved Teak Coaster Set by Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice set of five Danish modern staved teak coasters by Dansk, circa 1970s. The coasters are in very good vintage condition and measure 3.75"D x .375"H each. Great quality staved teak...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Tjorn by Dansk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
The innovative and highly desirable flatware pattern "Tjorn" by Dansk was designed by Danish artist and designer Jens Quistgaard in 1959. It features striking Scandinavian modern design with specially designed blades and handles on the knives are turned 90 degrees. Dansk began operations in 1954 with Quistgaard as founding designer. His designs can be found in museums all over the world. Mi-Century Modern "Tjorn" by Dansk Sterling silver Flatware...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Teak Serving Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage staved teak serving bowl designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped "Dansk International Design LTD Thailand JHQ". Designer: Jens Qu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Tray by Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Dansk rare woods tray by Jens Quistgaard. Finely crafted of solid exoctic woods, including Wenge. Stamped JHQ Denark.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wenge

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Danish Teak Ice Bucket by Jen's Quistgaard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sculptural teak ice bucket with a plastic liner by Jen's Quistgaard for Dansk. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parcel posted.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Set of Three Serving Trays by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dansk is one of the most beloved and celebrated makers of Mid-Century table and kitchenware; whether its their use of teak or enamel, their designs endure even 60 years later, making...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Boxed Amboss Mid-Century 6 Knives And 6 Forks, Flatware Cutlery, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six small modernist forks and knives in their original boxes. Executed in the 1950s by Amboss Austria. Made of stainless steel with beautiful teak wooden handles. Originally produced as fruit knives and forks...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Rare Woods" Serving Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A "bow tie" tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansks Rare Woods collection, c.1960s, Denmark features sculpted Palisander wood. The top of the tray...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Palisander

Butcherblock Cheese Tray with Knife Portable Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple design versatile and practical portable Dansk cheese and crackers butcherblock tray, in solid teak with a knife, circa 1980's. The knife hides insi...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Round Small Teak Cutting Board by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage round cutting board in end-grain teak by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Great for use a charcuterie or serving board. Marked "Dansk Designs Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Dansk Teak Ice Bucket by Jens H. Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dansk is one of the most beloved and celebrated makers of mid-century table and kitchenware; whether its their use of teak or enamel, their designs endure even 60 years later, making...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Staved Teak "O" Salad Bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern "O" staved teak salad bowl by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is marked on the bottom "IHQ Denmark 832", has the four ducks and is in great vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

“Vienna Modern” Flatware Design by Helmut Adler for Amboss Austria 59pc Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a 59 piece set of “Vienna Modern” flatware Design by Helmut Adler for Amboss Austria 8 place settings, plus serving spoon, serving fork, ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
This cutlery (model 2070) consist of 32 pieces. Designed by Helmut Alder, produced by "Amboss Neuzeughammer Steyr" Austria in the 1960s. High quality stainless steel cutlery. He...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Coffee Pot with Mugs and Demitasses
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark 'Flamestone' coffee or tea pot, four demitasses, four mugs, and eight saucers (four small / four larger) by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate, almost brown glazed-earthenware with striated pattern and white porcelain interior (pitcher has a green tinge to the porcelain interior). Elegant, attractive set with only one fleck to the rim of one of the mugs (very minor and easy to miss -- see photos 15 and 16 for closeups). Early, Danish production, as indicated by the markings and rough exterior (a smooth version was introduced in 1964). Measures: Pitcher H 13.5" x L 7.5" x D 5" Coffee mugs H 3.75" x L 4" x D 3.13" Coffee saucers...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware, Porcelain

Dansk Denmark Quistgaard Design Stainless Steel Salt Pepper Shakers
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jens Quistgaard design for Dansk. Salt and pepper shakers in stainless steel.   
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Coffee / Tea Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Denmark 'Flamestone' coffee or tea pot, creamer, and sugar by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate, almost brown glazed-ear...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Porcelain

Vintage Teak Danish Jens H. Quistgaard Wine Bottle Holder for Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern wine bottle holder designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark. This unique piece is made of solid teak with dowel joint inlays. Equipped with a carrying han...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Cheese and Crackers Tray by Dansk Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this solid teak tray designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa the 1950s, and butcher block side good condition. Early production made in Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Jewelry or Trinket Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and hard to find solid teak jewelry or trinket box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The box has a removable lid and measures: 14.5" W x 2.75" D x 1.5" H. The pi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Butcherblock Cheese Tray with Knife Portable Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Simple design versatile and practical portable Dansk cheese and crackers butcherblock tray, in solid teak with a knife, circa 1980s. The knife hides insid...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carl Aubock for Amboss 30 Piece Flatware Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
Moderniststainless steel flatware set, designed by Carl Aubock for Amboss, Austria, circa 1960s. This is a 5 piece set for 6 guests, 30 pieces total. It is constructed of dishwasher ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dansk Design Coffee Pot by Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tall ceramic coffee pot designed by Quistgaard for Dansk circa 1950s, in great condition no chips or cracks.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Amboss Austria 2050 Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 34 pcs., 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware from Austria, model 2050, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of brushed and polished stainless steel. For six persons, consists of six big spoons...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jens Quistgaard Salt and Pepper Shakers for Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of salt and pepper shakers by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, Denmark, circa 1960s. The Minimalist shakers feature a tapered cylindrical form in brushed stainless steel. To di...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Sixteen Dansk French JHQ Water Glasses Gustav Goblets
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large set totalling 16 Dansk JHQ Qistgaard "Gustav" water goblets. Acid etched Dansk JHQ France.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Solid Xlarge Teak Gondola Tray Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk Early Production
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid extra large teak gondola tray designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk; early production. Original condition with raised edges and elegant li...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Large Jens Quistgaard Teak Bowl for Dansk DENMARK
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Jens Quistgaard teak bowl for Dansk.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Jens H. Quistgaard “Bow Tie” Palisander Rosewood Tray for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish tray designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk in Denmark circa 1960s. Impeccably crafted in palisander rosewood, this sculptural serving tray features a bow tie shape with th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rosewood

Dansk Rare Woods Wenge Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Large and rare ice bucket designed by Jens Quistgaard for the Dansk rare woods line. Introduced in 1961, the Rare Woods line was the finest designs and mate...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wenge

Staved Teak Cheese Board with Cutter by Vivianna Torun for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A pristine solid teak cheese board with the cutter designed by Vivianna Torun for Dansk, circa 1960s. The piece is in great condition with what appears to be minimal use and has been...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Teak Serving Dish
Located in Denton, TX
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Denmark divided serving dish. Great for parties for a chip/ dip/ veggie platter.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Solid Teak Salad Servers Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on these set of solid teak salad servers designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, great condition stamped.
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20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Dansk Designs France Silver-Plated Spiral Tapered Candlesticks, Candle Holder
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern Dansk designs spiral tapered floral candle holders. Marked underneath Dansk Designs France B V. Holds 12 candles.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Pair of MCM Teak Salad Servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of MCM teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The servers are made of solid teak and they measure 13.25" long x 2"...
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Mid-20th Century Malaysian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Amboss Austria Kitchen Utensil Set, Designed by Janos Meglk
Located in Vienna, Austria
A nice set of kitchen utensils designed by Janos Meglk for Amboss Austria. These instruments have been used but are in very good condition. There are f...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Staved Teak "Viking Bowl" by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A pristine staved teak "Viking Bowl" by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The bowl is 9.5" in diameter and has two long 10.5" handles reminiscent of the horns on a Viking helmet...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Rare White Porcelain Coffee Pot by Dansk Designs, Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this elegant water pitcher in white porcelain, by dank design excellent condition, no chips or cracks, circa 1960s.
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Modern Teak Salt & Pepper Grinder Combo by Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Miami, FL
Great Mid-Century Modern teak peppermill / salt shaker combo by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Ground pepper comes out of the bottom when to...
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1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Staved Teak Bowl by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design, Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large bowl designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. Produced in Denmark by Dansk during the 1950s. Made from solid staved teak. Good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
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1950s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Pair Dansk Designs Brown Koben Style Enameled Bowls IHQ 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Mid-Century Modern pair of enameled Koben style bowls.  Barrel shaped with brown enamel over iron bowls from the early 1970s.  Koben Style pieces we...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Rare Woods Palisander Rosewood Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to find "Rare Woods" palisander rosewood ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The line was introduced in 1961, and "Rare Woods" products were made with the...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Palisander

Monumental Dansk Staved Teak Bucket Style Ice Bucket by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and iconic staved teak ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This is the monumental 19.25-inch-tall example. It is in outstanding vintage condition, circa 1950s-1960s. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic, Teak

Danish Teak Ice Bucket Collection by Jens Quistgaard JHQ Individually Priced
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of six Danish teak ice buckets by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk and Nissan. Measures: Tallest 19.25" x 9.75" diameter Square: 8" wide x 8" deep x 9" tall.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

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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