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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Mid Century Six Petal Flower Cocktail Ashtray C1950 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming modular cocktail ashtray from 1950s France. A cleverly designed stemmed flower that sheds its petals to become six individual ashtrays. A gorgeous addition to any cocktail...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Dodie Thayer Large Lettuce Ware Pottery Tureen and Underdish, Dated 1973
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Downingtown, PA
Dodie Thayer Large Lettuce Ware Pottery Tureen and Underdish, Dated 1973 A naturalistically modelled large trompe l'oeil pottery lettuce ware leaf soup tureen and underdish with cov...
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1970s American Georgian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Sasaki Japan Blown Crystal Twist Stem Glasses Smoke Jade Grand Hawthorne Set 40
Located in North Hollywood, CA
SASAKI large drinking crystal glasses smoke bowl twist stem set of 40 pieces. 1990s Jade light green smoke color "Grand Hawthorne" Blown Crystal Stem Glasses, Set of 40. Label still attached, never been used. The pattern is called ‘Grand Hawthorne’. Set of 40 smoke glass bowls with applied crystal twisted stem. Crystal is flawless and provides a nice ring tone when plinked. The color is a smoked jade green color that gets darker as the glass gets thicker (towards the bottom). Colorless foot and stylish twisted stem were hand-made and applied to the vessels, the stem is clear glass with a twisted glass design close to the bowl. Sasaki Hawthorne Jade fine crystal drink ware, vessels are blown. The vessels have a curved out lip service rim. Label read" SASAKI Crystal...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Murano Multi-Colored Glass Ash Tray
Located in Munich, DE
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural German cactus watering can by Fritz Dienes for Hessische Majolika, Germany, 1953, with tri-color glazed ceramic body and sculptural brass handle and spout, great lines, gr...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovel...
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1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matteo Thun for Arzberg Tea-for-One Set, 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Memphis post-modern stack tea-for-one set from the "Fantasia" line by Arzberg, designed by Matteo Thun, a contemporary of Ettore Sottsass, loop handles, tripod cup feet, st...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Glass Dekanter Clear Glass with all over Air Bubble Ornament
Located in Munich, DE
This stylish and well balanced little mid-century modern decanter has been handcrafted out of clear and black glass in the 1950/60's. The black stopper has been partially frosted. Th...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Large Wilhelm Wagenfeld "Turmalin" Vase, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large vase from the 'Turmalin' series by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, blown and cold cut-glass
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Abstract ceramic plate with Italian textured glaze
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Abstract ceramic plate with Italian textured glaze , marked F.P.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Imperial Russian Solid Silver Spoons with Cloisonne Enamel c.1882
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this beautiful pair of antique Imperial Russian solid silver enamel spoons made in Moscow c.1882-1899 with marks for Vasily Agafonov. This pair is of a lar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Derby Porcelain Tea Bowl, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful tea bowl and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has the distinctive "artichoke" moulding and a bright turquoise ground with the white artichoke surface ...
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1780s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Neolcassical Sterling Silver Handled Cake Rake
Located in New York, NY
"This beautifully formed Neoclassical Sterling Silver Handled Cake Rake Originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a beautifully composed geometric composition with beau...
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1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Jardinière With Floral Openwork And Glass Insert, Vienna, Circa 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant silver jardinière with an elliptical ground plan, the vertical wall slightly flared at the bottom and decorated with large-scale floral openwork, below a constriction and the...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Augarten 'Melon' Art Déco Mocha Set, Designed By Josef Hoffmann, Vienna, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
In 1929, Josef Hoffmann, founder of the legendary 'Wiener Werkstätte, designed this world-famous mocha service. Hoffmann was one of the greatest designers of the 20th century and a m...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Nice Framed Pair Vintage Indo Persian Mughal style paintings Interior Design
Located in London, GB
Fine Indo Persian Mughal style Gouache Paintings of hunting scenes A Pair of Persian miniature style paintings featuring hunting scenes Finely painted in Gouache a using beautifu...
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Early 20th Century Indian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Paper

Antique San Francisco Seltzer Water Co. Blue Glass Seltzer Bottle
Located in San Carlos, CA
Add a touch of old-world charm to your home bar or display with our captivating antique/vintage blue glass seltzer bottle, crafted in Austria for the prestigious San Francisco Seltze...
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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Jean Maillard (1901-1993) Pewter Pig Knife Rests: Exquisite Sculptural Delights
Located in New York, NY
This set features six exquisite pewter pig knife rests crafted by the renowned Jean Maillard (1901-1993), known for his masterful animal sculptures. Each piece is nestled within a cu...
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

1968 First Edition Campbell's Soup Mugs- Set of 11
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptionally rare set of 11 first edition 1968 Campbells Soup mugs. The mugs were part of the Campbell's Soup Collectibles released after the popularity of Andy Warhol's iconic 1962...
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1960s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Venetian Art Glass drinking set with bottle, 1920s
Located in Palermo, PA
Check out this amazing set – six glasses paired with a matching bottle, all made from stunning Venetian Art Glass with intricate flower patterns in 925 silver. You'll notice a hint o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Leaf-Shaped Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Leaf Shaped Dish, Circa 1765 The large Chinese Export “famille rose” porcelain saucer dish is made in the form of a lotus leaf with the rim and border...
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon w/ Naturalist Relief Handle
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming and sophisticated Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon W/Naturalist Relief Handle originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely form of...
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1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Mocha Pottery Blue Slip Jug
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Mocha-decorated Pottery Blue Slip Jug with White Bands, Circa 1820 This slip-decorated pearlware jug features a vibrant blue slip ground adorned with three distinct grouping...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pearlware, Pottery

Mercers Company Garrard Antique Silver large Salver London 1897
By James Garrard
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Mercers Company Garrard Antique Silver large Salver by James Garrard, London 1897. Shaped circular form with a raised beaded wavy-edge rim, raised on three claw and ball feet, the un...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Silver Plated Tray Bar Set Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare and special vintage Gucci bar set consisting of a monumental oval tray, three mugs and an elegant large wine cooler. Everything made of silver and gold plated brass and des...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man
Located in New York, NY
A 20th Century Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man. A finely dressed couple engages in flirtatious courtship in this ...
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1910s German Louis XVI Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury French Brass Faux Bamboo Wine Rack with Arching Motifs and Pad Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brass faux bamboo wine rack from the mid 20th century with arching side supports and pad feet. This charming French brass faux bamboo wine rack from the mid-20th century bri...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in good condition. Heigth: 8 cm/3.1 inch Depth: 12 cm/4.7 in...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

PAiR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC CHAMPAGNE BUCKETS PART SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this custom made pair of Champagne Buckets which are part of a suite of Hermes Paris “Farming” Kelly picnic ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Leather, Wicker

ANTIQUE INDIAN ELEPHANT COLONIAL SOLiD SILVER TEA SERVICE OOMERSI MAWJI & SONS
By Oomersi Mawji & Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1870 Indian Repoussé Colonial Solid Silver tea service attributed to...
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1870s Indian High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Iconic 50s Ice Bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel - Vintage Italian Charm
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the retro charm of the Fifties with this iconic Ettore Sottsass‘ 50s Ice Bucket produced by Rinnovel. Crafted from anodized aluminum in a delightful shade of pink, this vin...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

PAIR OF HERMES KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PiCNIC PITCHER JUGS PART OF SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Pitcher Jugs which are part of a suite ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Leather, Wicker

1970s Transparent Geometric Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Roma, IT
A geometric faceted hand-blown 1970s Murano transparent bowl found in Rome and in very good condition. Due to its cut and shine, the bowl has a gem like quality. Perfect as a decorat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Silver Sugar Bowl London 1899 Barnard Silversmiths
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Silver Sugar Bowl London 1899 Barnard. The circular bowl in Irish 18th century style on raised on three shell knuckle mask feet, swirl design surround body, scalloped everted...
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19th Century George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

PAIR OF HERMES PARIS KELLY WICKER & BROWN LEATHER PICNIC WiNE COOLERS PART SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own this custom made pair of Wine Coolers which are part of a suite ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Leather, Wicker

Pair of large ceramics by Guérin – Belgium 1950
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of large enamelled ceramics representing characters from the Venice carnival. Signed Guérin and numbered. Belgium circa 1950 Dimensions Woman cm 19,5 x 7 x 51,5 inches 7.68 x ...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Culver Emerald Scroll Highball Tumblers - Set of 6
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 6 mid century highball tumblers by Culver. Each piece is wrapped in a beautiful 22 kt gold in the "Emerald Scroll" pattern. Marked by Culver.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

English Porcelain Leaf Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted with insects, butterflies and caterpillars. The border molded with leaf decoration. Red Chelsea anchor mark.
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1760s Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-century Modern Ceramic Coasters decorated with Sea Shells by Bucciarelli
Located in Downingtown, PA
Mid-century Modern Ceramic Coasters decorated with Sea Shells, Possibly Bucciarelli, 1960s. The complete set of eight coasters are each decorated with a different colored sea shell ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Royal Worcester Porcelain Cabinet Plates, Early 20th century
Located in New York, NY
Painted by William Bagnall, each depicting different Egyptian scenes. Marked on the verso
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Cocktail Shaker
Located in New York, NY
Unususual, Art Deco Period, sterling silver-mounted cocktail shaker, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1927, WP - maker. The maker's mark was registered in 1930-31, and, as in...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cut Crystal & Gold-Plated Gilt Metal Baccarat Ice Bucket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant ice bucket made of rich cut crystal and a gold-plated metal handle by Baccarat, France; followed by a matching ice tong. Made in the 20th Century. The makers mark is etched o...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork
Located in New York, NY
"This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely profile c...
Category

1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kerr Edwardian Sterling Silver Porringer with Moral Message
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver porringer. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1910. Round with gently upward tapering sides and solid shaped handle. Rectilinear frames with etched scene...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Blue Glazed Ceramic Two Handled Centerpiece Bowl, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Twin Handled Blue Glazed Ceramic Centerpiece Kylix Tazza Bowl. Spain, 1970s Handcrafted in Spain at the 70s. Beautiful Greek inspired design with handles at both sides. Midcentury ta...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Set of 10 Murano Tumblers, Cenedese Murano 1960, Young Collection, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This set of 10 Cenedese cocktail/whisky glasses, meticulously crafted in the renowned Murano glass-making tradition, is a rare work of art. These glasses showcase a remarkable array of glass-making techniques. From the ethereal Aquamarine Sfumato to the intricately detailed multicolored relief stripes, a vibrant Cadmium red base incalmo and an Uranium yellow dot placed sideways, each piece is an absolute masterpiece. The Young collection by Cenedese hails from the 1960s. The use of Uranium and Cadmium glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic Plate, Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic hand painted plate artwork by unknown artist. Elevate your décor with this stunning ceramic plate, meticulously hand-painted in a serene blue hue over a pristine white backg...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

English Creamware Cornucopia Wall Pocket and Flowers Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century English Creamware Painted Plate, Cornucopia of Flowers, Circa 1780-1800 The circular creamware plat, probably with outside decoration, is painted with a cornucopia shap...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

A Large Belleek Willets Porcelain Tea Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Consisting of pot, sugar, creamer (restored), two trays and six cups and saucers. Delicately gilded on an ivory ground.
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1890s Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Plate by Gio Ponti from 1930 small boat on the waves the blue sea San Cristoforo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Plate by Gio Ponti from 1930 with a small boat on the waves of the blue sea San Cristoforo
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Small stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1950
Located in Farsta, SE
Small stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1950 Blue-rusty brown glaze with a smooth, organic shape. Model: SXH Excellent condition. Heigth: 10 cm/3.9 inch Diameter: 5 cm...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 12 Antique Cranberry Cut-to-Clear Crystal Wine Glasses, Circa 1920's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 Antique Cranberry Cut-to-Clear Crystal Wine Glasses, Circa 1920's.
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Paul Storr English Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen On Stand, London 1823
Located in Germantown, MD
A museum quality George IV English Sterling Silver Covered Soup Tureen on Stand by Paul Storr, London, Circa 1823 Lid engraved with 'Lion Rampant' herald; also repeated to the should...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940s Ercole Barovier Round Lenti Vase
Located in Roma, IT
Ercole Barovier 1889–1974 was the world renowned artistic director, designer and owner of Barovier & Toso the Venetian Furnace famed for its Murano glassware. Ercole became known for...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of French Porcelain Covered Sauce Tureens on Stands, Le Tallec, Dated 1984
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted with birds in cartouches, interspersed with gilt trellis motifs.
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1980s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

American Modern Georgian Sterling Silver Tray with Ogee Piecrust Rim
By Hamilton Silver Mfg. Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern Georgian sterling silver tray. Made by Hamilton Silver Co. Inc. in New York, ca 1950. Round well and sharp ogee piecrust rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 92. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian 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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