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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Georgian Wine Glass Bristol Green Conical Bowl Knoped Stem, English circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an excellent example of an early 19th century, English, hand blown, Bristol green wine drinking glass which we date to the George 111rd Regency p...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Collection of Antique Copper Molds
Located in Essex, MA
A unique collection of eight antique copper molds collected over a lifetime from France, etc. Lovely antique molds to decorate your kitchen, rest...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

19th Century Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist plate with birds,insects and wild rose.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Champagne Bucket brass around, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket brass around, 1970s Polished and stove enameled
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Georgian Rummer Drinking Glass Hand Blown with Square Foot, English circa 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good English "RUMMER" Drinking Glass, which were originally drinking glasses used in English taverns in the late 18th and early 19...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Colorful Handmade Eva Hidström Sterling Silver Enameled Bowl Set, Finland 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of Eva Hidström highly collectable sterling silver handmade and hammered bowls with colourful enamel on the inside. Rarely on offer as a s...
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1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Miniature Figural Wooden Bucket or Pail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage miniature silver bucket toothpick holder. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a wooden bucket or pail with fixed handles to each side. Marked to t...
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20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Zodiaco Dessert Plates Set of 4
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the zodiac signs and introduced at the Salone del Mobile 2017 in Milan, this set comprises four dessert plates whose exquisite craftsmanship and vivid colors will be a pr...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early Glazed Studio Pottery Vase - U.K. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
LLANGOLLEN POTTERY - Early wheel thrown terracotta studio pottery vase - glossy cat's eye glaze (brown streaked with white) - white glazed interior - dramatic form showing finger rid...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Catteau Boch Freres Keramis Art Deco Pottery Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Fine Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau Boch, La Louvier Gres Keramis Glazed ceramic Excellent condiction.  
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

I.C.S. Majolica Plaque Mother and Child, Madonna, Italy 1927-1940
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage decorative plaque depicts mother and child, most possibly Madonna and Child, done in relief and decorated with majolica glazes. Teal and blue glazes, used for the dress and the headdress, contrast beautifully with burnt orange used as a background color. Abstract palm tree...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Travertine

Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
$273 Sale Price / item
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CLEARANCE SALE Mutli Colored Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Mutli Colored Murano Glass Ashtray / Bowl with Silver Fleck. This special piece boasts beautiful colors and patterns. It reminds us of Dino Martens' work but more li...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Ice Bucket by Per Lütken for Holmegaard Glass Works
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage glass ice bucket by Per Lükten for Holmegaard glass works model 8715. Per Lütken 1916 - 1998 was the unsurpassed master of Danish gl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau St. Louis Silver Co. Oak and Silver Ice Bucket
Located in Centennial, CO
This elegant antique ice bucket was crafted by the St. Louis Silver Company, which was active from 1904-1912. The body was made of dense Flemish oak and ornamented with gorgeous art ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Hand Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver hand mirror. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Marked to the rim for Tiffany & Co. / Sterling. Simply a wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century O...
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20th Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Kaj Franck Blue Midcentury Vase Kartio by Nuutajarvi Nottsjo Finland
Located in Vienna, AT
A fine, large 11 1/2 inches high Kartio flower vase in blue from the 1950s. Designed by Kaj Franck, executed by Nuutajarvi Nottsjo Finland. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

20th Century Limoges Porcelain Dinner Service ULIM 63-Piece
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 63-piece Limoges porcelain dinnerware set embodies the elegance and craftsmanship synonymous with the renowned French porcelain tradition. Crafted in Limoges, this set...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Medium Zebra Gypsum Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
French sculpture, original good vintage condition. All damages on pictures. Zebra was produced in 60s in France.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Wedgwood English Majolica Snail Shell and Ivy Pitcher date marked 1870
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English Wedgwood Majolica pitcher, an aesthetic movement mold showing a snail shell against sprays of climbing ivy on a tortoiseshell ground. A branch form handle, yellow ochre ri...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with Old School Tattoo Decoration by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le mani in porcellana della collezione Anatomica, creata da Vito Nesta per il suo brand Grand Tour, sono un oggetto di design intramontabile e di grande valore decorativo. La produzione di queste porcellane è affidata a Fratelli Majello che dal 1867 sono maestri delle lavorazioni di Capodimonte. Ogni mano è decorata con estro e fantasia, ben 20 decori sono infatti disponibili, avendo la possibilità di integrarsi alla perfezione in qualsiasi ambiente, che sia una camera da letto, un mobile ingresso...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Galli RossiPorcelain Dinnerware Set, Doccia Manufactory, Florence
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the full description, as we strive to provide detailed historical and technical information to ensure the authenticity of our pieces. Elegant 20-piece po...
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Late 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique George III Silver Plate Wine / Champagne Cooler Early 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A truly superb antique English George III Old Sheffield plate wine / champagne cooler, Circa 1810 in date. This highly versatile cooler features the "silver on copper" Sheffield Eng...
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1810s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Mid-Century Modern Large Glass Vase GullaSkruf Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful large vase made in Sweden at GullaSkruf was designed by Kjell Blomberg in the 1950s. It has a lovely color and as many of the designers from Sweden the light has a ce...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

San Gimignano Italian Ceramic Plate from the 1970s
Located in Milano, MI
San Giminiano Italian ceramic plate, handprinted and realized in the 1970s. The plate pattern and decoration is typical of the centre of Ital...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Flavio Poli Colorful Faceted Diamond Ashtray by Seguso, Murano, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful multi-faceted and polished Murano glass ashtray in a wonderful diamond shape from the 1960s. Designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy. A colorful combination of light-blue, yellow and green layered art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Rosso Levanto Marble Oval Tray
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Rosso Levanto Marble Tray. Crafted from exquisite burgundy marble adorned with striking white veining, this versatile tray adds a...
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2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Sferico' Glass Tableware by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass tableware designed by Joe Colombo in 1968. Joe Colombo believed in democratic and functional design. In his lifetime he designed a wide range of different drinking glasses. S...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful French Majolica green and yellow oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Arts & Crafts Sugar Bowl, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arts & Crafts sugar bowl, circa 1920 Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Beautiful green Color Murano Glass Bowl or Ashtray Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
A gorgeous hand blown Murano glass piece from the 1970s in a deep grass green color with thick transparent glass using the famous Sommerso technique The shape is a soft triangular f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm hig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of TWO (A) Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plates Basket Japan Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good set of TWO early desert plates, all in the Basket Japan pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England and dating to circa 1815-1820. The plates are well pot...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Series of 8 tea cups and under cups in Limoges porcelain by Bernardaud
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 8 tea cups and 8 under cups, Bengali model, in Limoges porcelain by the Bernardaud factory. Elegant lines, delicate patterns with polychrome flowers and birds of paradise....
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our Rosso Levanto Marble Pedestal Bowl, a fusion of style and functionality. Handcrafted with precision from premium Rosso Levanto marble, this stunning bowl with its ped...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

French Majolica Plate Grapes Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica plate grapes Salins, circa 1890.
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1890s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Art Nouveau 3D Silver Overlay Vase, Alvin Mfg
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptionally rare silver overlay vase by Alvin Mfg Co. of Providence Rhode Island from the late 19th century. This vase is a tour de force of Art Nouveau silver work on glass. The intricate sterling floral base design is overlaid onto the emerald green glass and is finely etched and detailed. Then, above these swirling Art Nouveau florals which wrap around the vase, are vines sprouting three dimensional blown out poppies throughout. Even the vines are treated in three dimensions as they wrap around the central cartouche (conjoined Victorian monogram...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Trivets by Helle Damkjær, Denmark, 1960s
By Helle Damkjaer, Royal Copenhagen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This stylish pair of Royal Copenhagen trivets was designed by Helle Damkjær at Royal Copenhagen. The trivets feel weighted and are designed to be trivets. The bottom is stamped with ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

large white and green 20th century decorative ceramic plate by Gustave Asch
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gustave Asch - Sainte Radegonde Large art deco white and green ceramic plate Signed Original perfect condition height 9 cm Large 35 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Modern Large Ceramic Bowl Rörstrand AXK Gunnar Nylund, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful largest model of the AXK bowl manufactured in the 1950s at Rörstrand, designed by Gunnar Nylund. The bowl has a wonderful glaze and it lifts the shape of the bowl to a won...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Dinner Plates For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier Service Prunier Set of Two Dinner Plates For Cassina The tableware collection by Le Corbusier, originally crafted for the Prunier restaurant in London, was revisited b...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Vintage Acqua Blue Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass (...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Italian Bauhaus-Style Tray (1970s)
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Elevate your space with this exclusive Bauhaus-style serving tray, crafted in Italy in the 1970s. Featuring a sleek metal frame paired with smoked glass, this tray is a true visual d...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brass Ashtray by Arne Jacobsen for SAS Hotel, Stelton, Cylinda-Line, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Cylinda-line ashtray in Brass. Iconic creation by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Stelton Brassware. This is the smaller version or cigarette ashtray. Diameter 3 inches (7,5 cm)....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Orrefors Street Martini 2-Pack
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Street Martini from Orrefors, which holds 7 oz, is ideal for serving cocktails, especially martinis or cosmopolitans. The martini glass has a checked motif of straight lines inspired...
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2010s Slovenian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

FOUR 17th Century Delft Blue and White Wall Tiles on Frame Set 1, Netherlands
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are Four Delft ceramic wall tiles mounted on a modern wood frame, all with a blue and white hand painted flower pattern, made in the Netherlands during the 17th century, circa ...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Earthenware

Art Deco Hammered Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker / Set c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent cocktail set which came to us as a set but started life on two different sides of the Atlantic; New York meets London! The cocktail shaker was made by the top-notch ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Ercole Barovier Murano Glass Ashtray Italy 50s Mid-Century Barovier & Toso
Located in Palermo, IT
ERCOLE BAROVIER . Barovier & Toso production, Italian design from the 50s. Star-shaped ashtray in clear, bubbling glass, semi-spherical body with reliefs, flat circular mouth. Also e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Flora Danica porcelain salad plates by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1928
Located in Delft, NL
Flora Danica porcelain salad plates by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1928 Porcelain salad plates by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud) Set of five porcelain salad plate...
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Early 20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by Pao...
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2010s Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Resin

Large Sèvres Porcelain Tea Service, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Sèvres porcelain tea service, 19th century, Napoleon III period. 19th century tea service, Napoleon III period, in Sèvres porcelain, in its box. Box: H: 15.5 cm, W: 53 cm,...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Fratelli Fanciullacci Italy Vase
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning and vibrant, 40 cm high, jug vase with sgrafitto and hand-painted colored glossy pattern of stylised women. On the base is painted Italy 7882. Fratelli Fanciullacci Potte...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Palace Hotel Kobenhavn Ashtray by Tirschenreuth PT, Germany, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Palace Hotel Kobenhavn Ashtray by Tirschenreuth PT, Germany, 1960's.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France This beautifully hand-painted dish set is in good condition. The floral pattern features brightly colore...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French Oak and Pine Butcher Block Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French hand-built butcher block table made from oak and pine would make the perfect kitchen island. This functional antique has a thick top made of many wood fragments all held tog...
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19th Century French Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Steel

Antique Louisville Pottery Co. Indian Head Blue Cherokee Stoneware Butter Churn
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Louisville Pottery Co. Indian Head Blue Cherokee Stoneware Butter Churn Signed C1900. 35 1/2" x 8 3/4" x 7 3/4". An antique stoneware butter churn from the Louisville ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowe...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Green French Canard Duchêne Champagne Wine Ice Bucket Container
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French Champagne Ice Wine Cooler Bucket, 1960's France. These champagne buckets from France were used in the 1950's and 1960's and typically were marked with the makers name....
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

Majolica Green-Glazed Geranium Plate, Hope & Carter, English, ca. 1870s
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English majolica green-glazed 9.13-inch plate, with relief molded geranium plants and blossoms and a shaped rim by the English firm Hope & Carter, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ca. 1870s....
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

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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