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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Black Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite black marble narrow bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious black marble with, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless be...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble

William IVth John Ridgway large ironstone Dinner Plate Pattern 5053, Circa 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative, Imperial Stone China (ironstone), large Dinner Plate by John Ridgway, dating to the William IVth period of the 19th cen...
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ironstone

Large 20th century floor abstract green woman ceramic sculpture circa 1960 72 cm
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
France - Unique handmade piece Large floor abstract woman ceramic sculpture Green ceramic colors Original perfect condition Circa 1960 Height 72 cm Large 24 cm Depth 13 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of Catalina Island Pottery Matte Green Dinner Plates
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 6 Catalina Island Soft Matte Greenish Blue Dinner Plates from the early 20th Century. 9.5" across. 1930's USA.
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Clarice Cliff Cup and Saucer Rare Pine Grove Bizarre Ptn Art Deco, Circa 1935
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a cup & saucer duo in the rarely seen, hand painted "Pine Grove" Pattern by the renowned Art Deco designer Clarice Cliff. This piece dates to the late Bizarre period, Circa 1935. The Pine Grove Pattern was Newport pattern 6449, having boldly drawn black, blue and green fir trees with orange/red trunks, the whole design then covered in thin grey, blue & green bands. This pattern is rarely seen but has the distinctive "Clarice" look of the early Bizarre pieces. The cup has the Bizarre black printed stamp on the base and the saucer has the Wilkinson's honey-glaze mark, all fully documented in the book ; Clarice Cliff The Bizarre Affair, written by Leonard Griffin and Louis K. and Susan Pear Meisel...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

The Castaways Hotel Yellow Glass Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A yellow glass ashtray from The Castaways Hotel, a hotel and casino in Paradise, Las Vegas, Nevada. The center is printed with a green circle bran...
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Mid-20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Cabinet de Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bread Plates
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Cabinet de Curiosités collection takes inspiration from the rooms of the same name which in the sixteenth century collected objects and subjec...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Arles White Leather & Rattan Thermal Carafe
Located in Milan, IT
A well-received housewarming gift, this splendid thermal carafe boasts a timeless and versatile charm that will effortlessly complete any kitchenware collection. Almost entirely cove...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Leather

Set of 6 Hand-Made Italian Pattada Knives, Italy, Sardinia 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning set of six Italian Pattada knives, fully hand-made with a gorgeous mouflon horn handle and an incredibly sharp stainless steel blade. These extraordinary knives were hand-ma...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

Green Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Exceptional Quality Pink Triple Overlay Enameled Bohemian Glass Cake Stand
Located in Long Island City, NY
Exceptional Quality Pink Triple Overlay Enameled Bohemian Glass Cake Stand Centerpiece, 19th century. Made for the Ottoman Islamic market. Fantastic de...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Enamel

Six Cups with Saucers, Theresienthal, Bohemia c. 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceedingly rare set of six cups with saucers, whose beauty captures both the eye and the imagination. The hand-blown opaline glass cups are shaped as delicate tulip blossoms, the...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

French 19th Century Confit Jar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Pre-refrigeration, confit jars extended the life of perishable items. This handsome terra cotta example, made in France in the 19th century, has a mustard-hued glazed interior and un...
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19th Century French Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse, circa 1960s Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian 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

3 Stoneware Vases with Aniara Glaze Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg 1959
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 3 stunning red-toned miniature stoneware vases by Berndt Friberg at Gustavsberg designed in the late 1950s, the vases has lovely aniara g...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Masons Ironstone Platter in Red Peony and Scrolls Pattern, Circa 1835
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This Ironstone pottery Platter was made by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England and is decorated in the Red Peony & Scrolls pattern, dating to the 19th century, ...
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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ironstone

Set of 4 Lily Coasters Inlaid in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The R&Y Augousti Lily Coaster...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot. Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Clear Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso huge vase with faceted glass in shades of grey. Dark and clear grey glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso technique. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 19...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Le Mûrier
Located in London, GB
Vintage French ceramic country kitchen pitcher by Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). A charming, classically formed pitcher with a rectangular-shaped handle in the unmistakable Le Mûrier Prove...
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1960s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Circa 1890 Billot de Boucher Butcher Block Table from France
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This wide billot de boucher block table was used in a French butcher shop circa 1890. The cutting surface has charming undulations, cavitations, and n...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Vintage Bohemian Crystal Decanter, NOS, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative clear crystal decanter with fluted spherical stopper. Made in Bohemia/Czech Republic during the 1970s. NOS - new old stock and has never been in use. It has a capacity of ...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Rock Handmade Ceramic Matcha Chawan Bowl - Black & White Splatterware
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Elevate your tea ritual with this one-of-a-kind handmade ceramic matcha bowl. Thoughtfully crafted with a practical spout for easy pouring, this chawan bowl is perfect for both match...
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2010s Argentine Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Hermès, Paris - Rare Equestrian Champagne Bucket c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A rare opportunity to acquire one of these iconic and highly coveted Champagne buckets in silver plate by the luxury Maison Hermès of Paris. Perfect for the Equestrian devotee, with...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

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

Hammered Silver-Plated Ice Bucket by Emilia Castillo, Mexican Modernism
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant hand-hammered silver-plated ice bucket designed and crafted by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico. Made of brass with a silver-plated finish, the piece showcases an o...
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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Silver Plate Mirror Plateau Tray, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb vintage silverplate round mirrored table plateau or footed tray with an ornate floral roses border and charming ball feet, circa 1950. No maker's mark. It would look gorgeou...
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1950s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Tray, Brass and Mirror Glass, 1940s French Mid Century Modern
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Tray, Brass and Mirror Glass, 1940s French Mid Century Modern Elegant Art Deco serving tray. Octagonal shape and geometric details. Made of brass and mirror (could easil...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

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

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Silver Plate

Antique Cast Gorham Sterling Silver Bon Bon Spoon No. 586 with Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, antique bon bon spoon. By Gorham. In cast sterling silver. No. 586. With an ornate, reticulated handle and a gilt, pierced bowl with flowers and rocallie. Simply a wond...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Purple Agate Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) purple amethyst hue agate cocktail, Champagne, or any drink coasters. A great addition to any bar, bar cart, or entertaining area, etc. And a necessity fo...
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Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Agate

Orrefors Nobel Martini
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
In 1991, Gunnar Cyrén designed the Nobel martini glass for the 90th anniversary of the Nobel Prize. The crystal glass, which holds 7.8 oz, is hand-painted with details in real 21 karat gold. The shape of the bowl is ideal for serving cocktails, sparkling beverages, or desserts. To this day, Nobel Prize-winners and royalty use the martini glass from the Orrefors Nobel...
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2010s Swedish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Raku-fired Wabi Sabi Miniature Moon Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One-of-a-kind Raku-fired vase. Imperfectly round. Made in our Brooklyn studio then fired in a New Jersey back yard, All dimensions are approximate as each piece is handmade. Slig...
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2010s Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate Gien, circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate signed Gien, circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand-painted burgundy rim with gilded accents, along with a monogram “B” crowned with a comital coronet—a mark of aristocratic prestige. The crown, characterized by nine pearls...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

French Majolica Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica daisy plate Orchies unsigned, circa 1890.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Tea set
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Apponyi Pink" Tea set A Herend Hungary porcelain Tea set with a serving tray. The serving tray is the oldest of the set. This is marked with the Herend mark used from 1915-1930 and numbered with 417. The teapot with a rose knob...
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20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Robert Picault, Large Oval Ceramic Dish, Plate, Signed, Vallauris, France 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Picault, large oval ceramic dish, plate, signed, Vallauris, France 1950s Large dish enamelled in white, green and brown tones. This is a beautiful and very large ceramic centerpiece...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Italian Postmodern Carrara Marble Lazy-Susan.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Postmodern Carrara Marble Lazy-Susan. Vintage Italian Postmodern or Minimalist white with black veining Carrara marble Lazy-Susan. A well-balanced turntable for kit...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Carrara Marble

1960s Murano Blue Ashtray/Vide Poche Designed by Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s stunning blue ashtray / Vide Poche designed by Flavio Poli in Murano Sommerso Glass. This piece is unique and the shape and the color are amazing. Made in Italy The item is in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Tema e Variazioni n.393 Round Ashtray
Located in Milan, IT
The face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri, reinterpreted by Piero Fornasetti, embellishes this hand-decorated porcelain ashtray, part of the iconic Tema e Variazioni series: an everyda...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Bubble Bowl in Marbled Navy Blue Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in navy blue & white marbled resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed...
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2010s Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Resin

Castaways Hotel Miami Beach Glass Ashtrays - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of yellow glass ashtrays from The Castaways Hotel of Miami Beach, Florida. The center is printed with their logo and reads “Castaways, Qual...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Travertine Oval Tray
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Travertine Oval Tray. Crafted from exquisite travertine adorned with natural pits, this versatile tray adds a touch of sophistica...
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2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Bohemia Loetz Art Nouveau Twisted Dephi Glass Vase 1899
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A large Loetz Delphi pattern vase in green with a bulbus near spherical top with a large opening over a round base with a typical Loetz twist to the body. Finely iridised a classic L...
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1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Blown GLASS VASE by CLAUDE MORIN, DIEULEFIT, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional large vase or pot, Modernist, Free-Form, in a beautiful yellowish kaki blown glass, by Claude Morin, signed Morin / Dieulefit, under the base... France 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

French Faience Desvres 19th Century Blue Green Emile Fourmaintraux Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 19th century. It is hand painted. With flowers pattern decoration. Manufacture Emile Fourmaintraux, signed
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Beaded Raindrop EAPG Nonflint Glass Cake Stand, circa 1890s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Early American Pressed Glass pedestal cake stand, in a Beaded Raindrop pattern, circa 1890 -1900. Made of nonflint, clear molded glass, this tall and heavy stand has a thick pede...
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1890s American American Classical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900. 7.5 inches diameter.
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Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Vieux Paris Green Set of Cup and Saucer
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of cup and saucer features Vieux Paris decor in green colorway on thin, semi-translucent porcelain. The pattern consists of cornflowers in blue, purple and gold colors, ...
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Late 20th Century French Romantic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Valle Mini Small Silver Alpaca & Cream Onyx Stone Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

1847 Rogers Bros. Silver Serving Spoon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An 1847 Rogers Brothers A1 silver serving spoon that is a collectible item. This spoon had intricate designs and can hold both historical and aes...
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Early 20th Century Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Cabinet de Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Dinner Plates
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Cabinet de Curiosités collection takes inspiration from the rooms of the same name which in the sixteenth century collected objects and subjec...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Pink Cabbage Glazed Ceramic Small Tureen or Bowl, Portugal, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely hand painted Majolica ceramic pink cabbage small tureen, sugar bowl or sauceboat with lid. Manufactured by Bordallo Pinheiro. Portugal, 1960s This eye-catching small cabbage tureen...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker "Bullet" in Stainless Steel, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker "Bullet" in Stainless Steel. Made in italy. This shaker is in excellent condition. Dimensions: diam cm 8 x cm 24 H. Dimensions: diam 3.14 x 9.44 H inches.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Late 1960's Burkart Ceramic Vase, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Late 1960's Burkart Ceramic Vase. Signed on base. Produced in 1960's for Burkart Keramik, Switzerland. Beautiful vibrant green glaze. Designer: Burkart Keramik, Kreuzlingen, Switzerl...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century 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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