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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Creator: Georg Jensen
Creator: Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy. Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants. As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection. This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' Brass Bottle Opener
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #4224 'Hand' brass bottle opener. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural bottle opener is executed in polished brass. Price is per item. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Carl Auböck Ashtray "Marked by Auböck"
Located in Wien, AT
Carl Auböck ashtray "Marked by Auböck" Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

3 Sets '6 Pieces' of Aubocks Favorite Cobe Holder, Mid-Century
Located in Vienna, AT
3 sets (6 pieces) Corncob holder from Carl Aubock II. The corncob holders are also shown in the Auböck catalog (see photo). The holders have a beautiful streamline shape and it see...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Nickel

Carl Auböck Horn Cake Server
Located in Highland, IN
In classic Auböck style, this cake or pie server uses rich materials in an innovative manner. In this case, horn, aluminum, and cane are married to make a most elegant small server. ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Prism Stainless Flatware Set for Georg Jensen 57 piece
By Gert Holbek & Jørgen Dahlerup, Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jorgen Dahlerup and Gert Holbek "Prism" Stainless Flatware Set. Set includes 57 pieces. 7 pieces per place setting! Designed in 1969. Forged and hand-polished. Beautiful design w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

Vintage "LaPaglia" Table Lighter by Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "LaPaglia" table lighter by Georg Jensen, circa 1950s. The lighter is in good vintage condition and measures 2"D x 2.25"H. The lighters spring mechanism works well; it has n...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 22A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen napkin ring in the Pyramid pattern, design #22A by Harald Nielsen. There were three sizes napkin rings produced, this is the largest size made....
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Early Georg Jensen Silver Ornamental Fish Serving Set 55
Located in Hellerup, DK
An early sterling silver Georg Jensen fish serving set, in the ornamental Serving pattern #55 designed by Georg Jensen from 1914. Beautiful details, the handles are two intertwined f...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Mayan Napkin Ring 292
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver napkin ring from Georg Jensen, featuring the Mayan Pattern, designed by Johan Rohde in 1937. This early napkin ring showcases intricate Mayan motifs, with a handcra...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterlig Silver Pyramid Serving Spoon 111
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver Georg Jensen serving spoon, item #111 in the Pyramid pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. A very sought-after large-size spoon that is no longer i...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Silvered Bottle Holder by Auböck Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Silvered Bottle Holder by Auböck Around 1950s The bottle is not included, it is only for the photoshooting.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bottle Opener "Shoe", Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Shoe shaped bottle opener, Austria, 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Georg Jensen 76-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set in Acorn Pattern for 12
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver 76-piece flatware set in the celebrated Acorn pattern, designed by Johan Rohde, enhanced with stylized natural motifs, from the 1930s or early 1940s, con...
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Early 20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cactus Silverware Service
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver Cactus silverware service for twelve persons. It was created by sculptor Gundorph Albertus in 1930. The lines are simple and strong and his sensitivity...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

GEORG JENSEN – Hammered Solid Silver Tray Circa 1925/1932
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Georg Jensen – Hammered solid silver tray Circa 1925/1932 Very beautiful plain solid silver tray in a round shape flanked by two fan-shaped side handles. Dimensions: Internal diame...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Pincer in Brass and Braided Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pincer in Brass and Braided Leather by Carl Auböck, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass and braided leather Style: Mid century, Europe Produced by Carl Auböck workshop in...
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20th Century Austrian Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Rare Carl Auböck Martini Newspaper Glass Pitcher, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful glass pitcher from the 1950s, designed and executed by Carl Auböck, Austria. Usually these pitchers have a leather belt, but this one has a lovely newspaper decor on its ...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental Lobster Picks 086
Located in Hellerup, DK
A set twelve Georg Jensen sterling silver lobster picks/forks, featuring the ornamental Pattern #86 crafted by Georg Jensen in 1930. Handmade at the Georg Jensen silver smithy in Den...
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1950s European Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Pear sugar bowl, Georg Jensen in sterling silver
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pear sugar bowl, Georg Jensen in sterling silver Beautiful Art Deco silver sugar bowl with a simple but striking design due to its pear shape, which is what makes it stand out. Measu...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Extensive Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silverware Service
Located in Hellerup, DK
An extensive sterling silverware service for twelve in the Rope/Perle pattern by Georg Jensen. Originally designed in 1916 by Georg Jensen himself, the Rope/Perle pattern is a rare f...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Silver Cream Jug Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cup by Harald Nielsen 1938 Denmark
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a fully hallmarked, sterling silver cream jug crafted by renowned manufacturer Georg Jensen, designed by Harald Nielsen in 1938. This elegant cream jug exemplifies Georg ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Tostrup Gilt & Enamel Spoons in Original Georg Jensen Case
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Midcentury Modern sterling silver demitasse spoons. Made by Tostrup in Norway. Each: Straight and narrow stem with round and shallow bowl. Double-sided gilding. Cobalt ename...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Thermos jug model Quack designed by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Thermos jug model Quack, designed by Maria Berntsen for Georg Jensen in the 1990s. This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full respons...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plastic

Giant Bottle CAP Opener in Brass from Georg Jensen, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Manufactured in 1981 this curious bottle cap shaped opener is made from sculpted brass with a 'opener' mechanism in stainless steel. It is signed to the inside: Georg Jensen Design, ...
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1980s Danish Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Rope/Perle Sugar Sifters 181
Located in Hellerup, DK
a set of two Rope/Perle pattern antique sugar sifters crafted in 830 sterling silver by Georg Jensen.  Each sifter is meticulously hand-forged, adorned with intricate cut-out floral ...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Rope/Perle Punch Ladle 151
Located in Hellerup, DK
an oversized punch ladle from Georg Jensen crafted in 830 sterling silver, adorned with the iconic Rope/Perle pattern, marked as #151. This substantial ladle boasts meticulous hand-h...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Rope/Perle Fish Serving Set 231
Located in Hellerup, DK
an early and exceptional Georg Jensen 830 sterling silver fish set in the Rope/Perle Pattern, showcasing unparalleled quality and craftsmanship. This divine set comprises a fork and ...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Rope/Perle Crumber 294
Located in Hellerup, DK
a sizable antique crumber crafted from 830 sterling silver in the early Georg Jensen Rope/Perle design. This crumber showcases meticulous hand hammerin...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Rope/Perle Asparagus Tongs 252
Located in Hellerup, DK
a substantial antique 830 sterling silver early Georg Jensen Asparagus tong. This sizable and weighty tong exhibits superb hand hammering, evident in its broad base, showcasing remar...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Rope/Perle Crumber 294
Located in Hellerup, DK
a sizable antique crumber crafted from 830 sterling silver in the early Georg Jensen Rope/Perle design. This crumber showcases meticulous hand hammerin...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen 70 Piece Stainless Steel Satin Mitra Pattern Silverware Set
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Georg Jensen 70-Piece Stainless Steel Satin Mitra Pattern Silverware Set. Each piece showcases the sleek, minimalist design charact...
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20th Century Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

Signed Carl Auböck Nutcracker in Brass, Austria 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Signed Carl Auböck Nutcracker in Brass, Austria 1950s Original patina Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Georg Jensen Large Sterling Silver Grape Cup 296A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver cup or goblet crafted by Georg Jensen features an exquisite grape design #296A from 1928. The cup exhibits a subtle hand-hammered texture, gracefully poised on a me...
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1950s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Coffee Service, Carl Auböck II, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A three-piece brass coffee service with cane-wrapped handles, designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s. The contrast of cane wrapped handles with smooth brass is typical of the ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Creamer and Sugar 600A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage two-piece sterling silver creamer and sugar set from Georg Jensen, featuring the Pyramid pattern, design #600A by Harald Nielsen from 1930. The Art Deco-inspired design sho...
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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Carl Aubock Rare Barware Decanter
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Auböck Rare Barewear Decanter, cork top, mahogany wood with leather embossed clock face image. Werkstätte Carl Auböck Austria, c. 1950 glass, embossed leather with gilding, cork...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Mahogany, Cork

Carl Aubock Steel and Copper Egg Pans, Set of Four
Located in Chicago, IL
Carl Aubock Steel and Copper Egg Pans, Set of Four, Model 4301 Cast brass handles stamped 'Auböck MADE IN AUSTRIA'
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper, Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Hammered Brooch #165 with Bird from 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Georg Jensen sterling silver hand hammered brooch, in pattern number 165, depicting a bird and stylized natural motifs, made between 1933 and 1944. It measures 1 2/3'' in diameter an...
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Early 20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Danish silver bottle opener by Georg Jensen, ca 1950
Located in Delft, NL
Danish silver bottle opener by Georg Jensen, ca 1950 Georg Jensen bottle opener with sterling silver handle and stainless steel head as opener. Parallel pattern, design by Oscar Gun...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Salt Shaker
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver Cactus salt shaker. Designed by Gundorph Albertus in 1930. With engraving on the edge: "29-6-51". Maybe given as a wedding gift or anniversary gift more...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Brass and Stainless Steel Bottle Opener by Henning Koppel for George Jensen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Bottle Opener in Classic Scandinavian Design by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen Design
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver "Acorn" Flatware
Located in Bronx, NY
This stylish sterling silver flatware service for ten is designed in the Acorn pattern. It was produced by Georg Jensen & is circa 1917. The flatware set of ninety three pieces weigh...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Auböck White Wine Bottle Holder, Midcentury, Brass and Leather, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Minimalistic Auböck white or rosé wine bottle holder in solid brass with leather handle, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. This pourer was designe...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Georg Jensen Acorn, Sardin Fork Sterling Silver
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Georg Jensen Acorn Sardin Fork. Made of sterling silver. Stamped: Georg Jensen, Sterling, Denmark. Measures: 13,8 cm
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20th Century European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Ornamental 83 Pattern Tomato Server
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique tomato server was made by the renowned Georg Jensen of Denmark and dates to approximately 1920. This server is done in his rare 'Orn...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Large Carl Aubock Brass Key Corkscrew Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful sculptural Mid-Century cork screw bottle opener in the shape of a big key. This is a rare and not common model, designed by Carl Aubock, executed by the Carl Aubock works...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen Blossom sugar tongs, design by Georg Jensen. Additional Information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Art Nouveau H...
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1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Georg Jensen Art Nouveau Style ''Blossom'' Sterling Tea Set
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite and rare Georg Jensen (1866-1935) tea set is exemplary of the Art Nouveau style gloriously celebrating natural elements, specifically the magnolia blossom. The flower ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Henning Koppel 1052 Handmade Sterling Silver Pitcher for Georg Jensen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Launched in 2008 to coincide with master designer Henning Koppel's 90th birthday, Masterpieces revisits Georg Jensen's original silver hollowware. Of all the designers to work with G...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Silver Plate

Large Austrian Midcentury Horn Bowl by Carl Auböck Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
This stunning extralarge Austrian Midcentury Horn Bowl was designed and manufactured by Carl Aubock Vienna in the 1960s. Extremely rare in this s...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Horn

Georg Jensen Mitra Stainless Steel 4 Serving Ladle Cake Knife olive Fork Bonbon
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a great Georg Jensen stainless steel set of four matching serving pieces in the simple but tasteful, as are all Georg Jensen patterns, Mitra pattern. They have been used and ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

Margrethe by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 pc Modern Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Margrethe pattern was designed by Rigmor Andersen in the year 1965. Its unadorned style and tapered squared handle is representative of the Mid-Century Modern period. This rare p...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

2x Carl Auböck Pan & Serving Tray & Amboss 2060 Flatware, Original Box, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Two beautiful minimalistic Mid-Century four-pieces dining sets with an original box. Each set consists of a small stainless steel pan with a nice wooden handle, a wooden serving plate / tray and a set of the famous Amboss 2060...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tray 332C
Located in Hellerup, DK
An exceptionally rare sterling silver tray from Georg Jensen, this piece showcases the distinctive design #332B by Johan Rohde, dating back to 1919. Often referred to as the “bridge ...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Silver sugar tongs by Georg Jensen in Denmark
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Mid 20th century solid silver sugar or candy tongs made by Georg Jensen in Denmark. Acanthus leaf motif, "sterling Denmark" hallmark and maker's hallmark, spring in perfect condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck Model #3431 'Knopferl' Brass Tray
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3431 'Knopferl' brass tray. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese tray is executed in patinated and p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom No 84 Cream ladle
Located in Braintree, GB
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom No 84 Cream ladle. Dimensions: Length: 33.5 cm Widest point: 11.5 cm Weight: 231 grams in total Condition: The item is pre-owned, and in e...
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20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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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