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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Creator: Royal Copenhagen
Creator: Bitossi
Red Vase by Dimorestudio
Located in Milan, IT
This striking vase has a simple, rectangular shape, highlighted with a brass strip at the bottom and two different solid finishes, one large strip in pink and a vivid red top. The pi...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Postmodern Green Lacquered Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced for Bitossi. Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Bowl In Brown Colors No. 21567 By Gerd Bøgelund From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This stoneware bowl, numbered 21567, is a stunning creation by the acclaimed Danish ceramic artist Gerd Bøgelund. Crafted with precision and finesse, it embodies the artistic excelle...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Fish Plate by Aldo Londi
Located in Milan, IT
This striking decorative plate in white clay was designed by Aldo Londi in 1959 and is part of a limited edition of 199 pieces. The decorations on the top of the plate are a multitud...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Axel Salto Stoneware Vase Budding Style with Sung Glazing for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Axel Salto, Danish 1889-1961 Stoneware bowl by Danish artist Axel Salto made in the 1930s at Royal Copenhagen. The bowl is in the "budding" style and features the iconic Sung glazi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Glazed stoneware bowl by Axel Salto
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bowl in glazed stoneware. Designed in 1944, executed in 1945. Model 20566. Signed. Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Pymble, NSW
An Aldo Londi designed owl in sky blue with exposed clay body to the base. Dome shaped top. Has its paper 'Made in Italy' label to the base.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Postmodern Beige Earthenware Pitcher / Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi. Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Aldo Londi, Bitossi candlestick, Italy
Located in Bergen, NO
Great candle holder/ vase from Bitossi in ceramic. Beautiful red glaze color made with several layers of glaze in different tones and hand-carved patterns that create a lovely irregu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Large Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Italian midcentury Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini blue ceramic centerpiece bowl, Italy, 1950-1960s. Unusual large scale 14,17 in diameter Mid-Century Modern blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Bl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta, Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate Rosa Suavifolia Lighf
Located in Kastrup, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate in porcelain. Hand-painted. Dia: 25.5 cm. Features "Royal Copenhagen" marks and Latin name Rosa Suavifolia Lighf on the reverse. The hand-p...
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20th Century Danish Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi Italian Pottery Montelupo Majolica Plate
Located in Frederick, MD
This Italian Pottery plate was made by the famed Bitossi Company. The art is of a soldier in traditional Italian garb wielding two swords. The vivid colors of the clothing along with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Aldo Londi, Bitossi vase, Italy
Located in Bergen, NO
Ceramic cylinder vase with coarse brown clay neck and base and an orange glazed body decorated with rows of Aldo Londi’s circular “Torcello” motif. Bitossi, Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blue Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Aldo Londi, Bitossi candlestick, Italy
Located in Bergen, NO
Great candle holder/ vase from Bitossi in ceramic. Handmade l from the Liberty Blue series. Beautiful glaze color made with several layers of glaze in different tones and hand-carved...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen porcelain basket, Plums.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Royal Copenhagen porcelain basket, Flora Danica, date code for 1969-1974. The lattice weave basket, having twin entwined branch handles, and moulded with flower heads and leaves, wit...
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1960s Danish Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray , 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic large ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. It would look beautiful ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware Bear with baby Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20193
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear with a bear baby glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in perfect condition. Produced 1950s. Knud Kyhn 1...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental mid century modern ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy circa 1960s. Tones of pewter, turquoise, lavender, and Yves Klein blue, and featuring 7 rivulets in c...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Bitossi Aldo Londi Arabesque Decor Ceramic Pitcher, 1960s
Located in VALENCIA, ES
This gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a glazing central band of the Arabesque decor in two different shades of green and the house signature dark brown rough surface, so characteristic of the Bitossi production during the Mid-Century period. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. Measurements: Height 21cm/ 8.25" Width 9.5cm/ 3.75" Depth 9.5cm/ 3.75" Weight 1.38kg The brick-shaped Bitossi by Aldo Londi pitchers...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware Bear Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20179
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Bear glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in perfect condition. Produced 1950s. Knud Kyhn 1880-1969 was a Da...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Stoneware sitting Ape Figurine, Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen #20216
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sitting ape glazed stoneware Roayal Copenhagen statue by Knud Kyhn. Ceramic statue produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark in perfect condition. Produced 1950s. Knud Kyhn 1880-1969 w...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Bing & Grondahl Seagull Coffee Service Set: Coffee Pot, Creamer, Sugar Bowl
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bing & Grondahl Seagull coffee service set consists of coffee pot, creamer, and covered sugar bowl. Reliefs of scales on the rim and handles of the pieces and on the lids are shade...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark reflex blue. According to one legend, Kwan Yin was an Indian Pri...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous wiener dog sculpture from the "Rimini Blu" collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This lovely and rare sculpture was designed by Flavia Montelupo and produced by Bitoss...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Midcentury Ashtray by Montelupo in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Bitossi Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Original and signed Mid-Century ashtray in a fantastic vibrant blue glazed ceramic (Rimini Blu). This amazing and rare piece is signed on the bottom and was designed by Flavia Monte...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Royal Copenhagen figure, Cow with Calf
Located in New York, NY
Rare and charming Royal Copenhagen figure, Cow with Calf, Circa 1960. Designed by Knud Kyhn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961 A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket Flowers in the ce...
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20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Giant blue ceramic ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large glazed blue ceramic ashtray with the beautiful patterns of the best designs by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the mid-century. The size is the largest seen to date for this model ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray Signed Large Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern ashtray. It has 3 cigar or cigarette holders and it is made in blue glazed terracotta ceram...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Jug with Silver Gilt Lid, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Jug with Ormolu Gilt Silver Lid and Hand-Painted Neoclassical Motives in Sepia. The porcelain jug is signed with the classic 3 blue waves, represent...
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Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Mid century ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s. Tones of espresso, marigold, and mandarin. Working condition unchecked; I ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Ettore Sottsass Stand in Gray and Light Blue Glazed Ceramic for Bitossi, 1960s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Renowned for his avant-garde designs, Sottsass has left an indelible mark on the world of art and design, and this exquisite ceramic piece is a testament to his visionary creativity....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

MCM Bitossi Stoneware Ashtray by Rosenthal Netter
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM Bitossi stoneware ashtray by Rosenthal Netter, circa 1960s. The hand thrown piece is in great vintage condition with no chips or cracks...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fish Motif Ceramic Vase by Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fish Motif Ceramic Vase by Londi for Bitossi, 1960s The color is very bright and extremely well preserved. Very clean.  
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Majolica Ceramic Jug Goemetrical decor Pattern Blue and Green Circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is a hand painted ceramic pitcher in green and Blue color. It was made in the 1960s in Italy. It represents a bird with Goemetrical decor Pattern. By Aldo londi for Bitossi.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Triangular Dish, Made In Denmark
Located in Doraville, GA
A blue/white fluted pickle dish from Royal Copenhagen. The design was based on an antique chinese pattern and was created in 1775 by Royal Cope...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Modern Unique Stoneware Vase by Gerd Bøgelund, Royal Copenhagen, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful unique stoneware vase handmade by female ceramic artist Gerd Bøgelund. Model no. 21743. Made at the workshop of Royal Copenhagen in 1960. Decorated in relief with a light g...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

1920s Danish Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Crab Bowl or Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
A funny Royal Copenhagen porcelain basket bowl, dish or ashtray with a highly decorative crab figurine, Denmark, circa 1923. This piece is in excellent condition and it is stamped wi...
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20th Century Danish Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Ashtray or Vide-Poche in Rimini Blue Ceramic, Bitossi by Aldo Londi, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous ceramic ashtray or vide-poche in a stunning blue glazed (Rimini Blu) color. This vibrant ceramic item was designed by Aldo Londi and hand-crafted by Bitossi in Italy during ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Bitossi Sahara Aldo Londi Cer Paoli Glazed Ceramic Vases, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bruno Paoli, Bitossi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two Bitossi Aldo Londi for Cer Paoli Sahara range ceramic vases. Italy, 1960s. Ceramiche Paoli "Cer Paoli" was created at the end of the Second World ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Royal Copenhagen "Blue Flowers" Gold Rimmed Porcelain Compote or Cake Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775), circa 1970. A vintage Royal Copenhagen porcelain compote or cake stand. The piece features...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

12 Flora Danica Fish Plates, Vintage and Vibrantly Painted, Royal Copenhagen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From Denmark's prestigious collection and one of the world's most re known patterns we have for sale a set of 12 generous sized plates featuring "fish". One of the most enchanting pa...
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1970s Danish Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Italian Space Age White Vase in Glazed Ceramic by Bitossi 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning large Bitossi white vase with drops 1970s A little ware on some of the drops.
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Brown Enameled Earthenware Vase by Bitossi
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This is a brown enameled earthenware vase with a linear pattern of different colors. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Large Green and Red Centrepiece by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant centerpiece in white clay features a base in dark grey supporting a conic body made of concentric steps that are finished in red on the outside and in vivid matte green ...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Earthenware Sugar Bowl with Lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware bowl with lid by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and rare example of Bitossi by Londi, it presents a rough-textured, mottled, yellowish...
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1950s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Axel Salto Stoneware Ceramic Bowl Vase by Royal Copenhagen, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative ceramic bowl with leaves by the Danish master Axel Salto. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 4,5 cm / 1.8" Diameter: 6 cm / 2.35"
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large Royal Copenhagen Blue Crackle Glazed Centerpiece
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful overscale Royal Copenhagen centerpiece with fluted sides sitting up on a pedestal base. Wonderful crackle to the porcelain and a stunning piece that would look wonderful ...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

A Set of Eight Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Bread Plates Price/plate
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Set of Eight Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Bread Plates Circa 1990 Priced/item meaning per plate. decorated with Scilla bifolia Oed. (two examples), Oxalis Acetasella L.,...
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20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Danish Royal Copenhagen 1978 Christmas Glazed Porcelain Plate Greenland Scenery
Located in London, GB
Royal Copenhagen 1978 Christmas Plate - Greenland Scenery designed by Kai Lange. The scene on this year's Christmas Plate depicts a set of sled of five dogs possibly huskies and thei...
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1970s Danish Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

1956 Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plate - Rosenborg Castle Designed by Kai Lange.
Located in London, GB
This glazed porcelain plate is the Royal Copenhagen Christmas 1956 issue depicting the Rosenborg Castle in the centre of Copenhagen. Designed and stamped on the reverse Kai Lange. T...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, Ribbed Ceramic Bowl, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Arne Bang for Royal Copenhagen, ribbed ceramic bowl, 1940s. An extraordinary example of Arne Bang's aesthetics, this ribbed stoneware bowl is the echelon of the Danish designer's wo...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Danish Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plate 1986 - "Christmas Holidays Juleferie"
Located in London, GB
1986 Danish Royal Copenhagen Christmas plate entitled Christmas Holidays (Juleferie). Designed by Sven Vestergaard depicting a scene showing children...
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1980s Danish Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Ceramic Owl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic owl by Aldo Londi as part of the Blue Rimini collection for Bitossi, Italy, 1960's. Blue and turquoise glazed ceramic with carved geometric design.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Bitossi Green and Purple Ceramic Catchall Ashtray for Raymor
Located in Miami, FL
Bitossi Ceramiche ceramic ashtray or catchall, circa 1960s, with a Brutalist aesthetic. Handmade in Italy. The heavily textured, partially glazed, multi color pottery...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Royal Copenhagen Ceramic Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Royal Copenhagen Ceramic Lidded Box. Nice original condition with no damage or repairs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Postmodern Rimini Blue Ceramic Fish Money Box by Bitossi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1970s. This is a Rimini blue lacquered ceramic money box by Bitossi, one of the most known Italian ceramic company that was founded i...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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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