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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Art Deco Era, Cast Iron Tray or Umbrella Stand w. Painted Servant Sculpture 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and cool looking antique stand (with marks underneath). If you are looking for something special to decorate your entrance, hallway, living room, kitchen, bathroom o...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Iron

Vintage Uranium Vaseline Glowing Green Ashtray Depression Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage green depression glass ashtray was made in uranium Vaseline glass with textured rim and ash compartment. It is glowing brightly in ba...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Uranium Glass

French Art Nouveau Signed Primula Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Vase circa, 1920
Located in Worcester Park, GB
French Art Nouveau Emile Gallé cameo vase depicting Flowering primula in purple and blue over orange/yellow, with fine internal polishing to highlight the blue in the flowers -where ...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Royal Albert England Porcelain Serving Set, Old Country Roses, 1974-1980
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage serving set consists of two-tier sandwich or cookie platter stand, relish or condiment bowl, and salt and pepper shakers. The fine porcelain pieces are decorated in Old Country Roses...
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1970s English Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Limoges Porcelain Pink and Gold Tureen Set
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite hand-painted porcelain set, crafted in Limoges, France, dates back to the 19th century, showcasing the elegance and artistry of this historical period. The set include...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain, Paint

Mid Century Artistic Glass Vase, Prokuplje-Yugoslavia, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vase, jug, pitcher, glassworks Prokuplje Yugoslavia. This rare and brilliant bernstein colored and white marbled glass is shining all over. Retro art. Vintage. Riche art deco made 1...
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Mid-20th Century Serbian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Asprey, London - Fine Gold Plated Wine / Champagne Bottle Seal
Located in Bath, GB
Rarely found, this wonderful gold plated bottle seal looks to be unused and comes in the original presentation / gift box with the original tissue paper. The box is printed in gold ...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Gunnar Nylund Swedish 'ARO' Bowl in Blue Glazed Stoneware, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century stoneware ‘ARO’ bowl, designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Made from blue-glazed stoneware. Inscribed with producer’s mark to the un...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Art Deco Cast Chrome Metal Athletic Man with Ball Ashtray
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco cast chrome metal ashtray, featuring an athletic man with a ball. Height 21 cm / 8.26 inches, and the ashtray measures 21 cm / 8.26 inches by 12.8 cm / 5 inches. ...
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Chrome

Italian Vintage Murano Glass 'Scavo' Vase by Alfredo Barbini II 'circa 1970s'
Located in London, GB
Italian glass 'Scavo' vase by Alfredo Barbini, Murano (circa 1970s). This vase has a rounded triangular opening. Scavo glass indicates that the glass went through a specific glass fi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Majolica Palissy Fish Heads Oyster Plate Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy oyster plate attributed to Thomas Sergent with fishs heads, circa 1880.
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1880s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Toothpick Holder, Displaying a Monkey. Design by Walter Bosse 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Austrian Toothpick Holder, Displaying a Monkey. Design by Walter Bosse 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

French paper mache table crumer / crumb sweeper and brush, c. 1865-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Red paper mache table crumber / crumb sweeper with gilt edging and decorated with an overall pattern of gilt stars. Paired with a wood handled hair b...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Maker's Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Art Deco salt & pepper shakers. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful pair of Tiffany salt...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Ceramic Fish Plates Wall Composition / Wall Decoration
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Midcentury multi color fish Plates and Platters as Wall Decoration A funny collection of eleven european glazed ceramic, porcelain and...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Terracotta

6 Herend porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Rust" Small Plates, #514/AOG, 1976
Located in Delft, NL
6 Herend porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Rust" small plates Six small plates with the Chinese Bouquet decor in the color Rust. The rim with basket wea...
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20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

MARBLE WINE CHILLER BUCKET - White Wine & Champagne Cooler for Parties, Dinner
Located in St Petersburg, US
Elevate your wine experience with our Marble Wine Chiller Bucket, designed to keep your wine and champagne perfectly chilled for any occasion. Craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone, Marble

1970s Gorgeous Ice Bucket by Sergio Asti for Arnolfo di Cambio "Onde Series".
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous Ice Bucket by Sergio Asti for Arnolfo di Cambio "Onde Series" silver plated. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and is signed at the bottom. Dimension: diamet...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Set of 12 Blue and White Ironstone Dinner Plates by Hautin Boulenger & Cie
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful set of 23 dinner plates in traditional blue and white antique French ironstone, made by the famous French faience manufacturer Hautin, Boulenger & Company (HB & Cie) of ...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ironstone

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

Large blue centerpiece jardiniere in faience of Bordeaux Jules Vieillard 19th
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Large centerpiece in fine earthenware from the Jules Vieillard factory in Bordeaux. This table jardiniere is royal blue with a decoration of two lions. The blue color is resplendent, and the enamel is very shiny. This centerpiece is adorned with a mascaron flanked by horns on each of the two faces. On the underside of the bowl, the piece is signed with an impressed mark of three interlaced crescents, with "Bordeaux JV" written. Dimensions: 28 cm x 46 cm (11.02 inches x 18.11 inches) Height: 30 cm (11.81 inches) Jules Vieillard in Bordeaux In 1840, Jules Vieillard (June 8, 1813 – September 17, 1868), a native of Paris already renowned in the field of porcelain, partnered with David Johnston, who ran a large faience factory in the Bacalan district, employing over 700 workers and producing 70,000 pieces per week. David Johnston, a native of Bordeaux of English origin who would later become mayor of Bordeaux, was somewhat overwhelmed by the management of the business and was forced to sell it to his associate Jules Vieillard in February 1845. Appreciated by Brongniart, the director of the Royal Sèvres Manufacture, the fine faience of Bordeaux won medals at various universal exhibitions in Paris and enlisted the services of Bordeaux painters and lithographers. Vieillard conducted firing tests and, in 1851, filed a patent. In 1852, Napoleon III, visiting Bordeaux, toured the Manufacture, which then employed 800 workers, awarded the Legion of Honor to Jules Vieillard, who shared his thoughts on the upcoming trade treaty between England and France. In 1854, Jules Vieillard received the gold medal at the Philomathic Exhibition and in 1855 the first-class medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. A very practical mind, Vieillard gradually moved away from English inspiration and created new, very colorful models with floral or oriental motifs. He invented many particularly charming models in both faience and porcelain, including table services, lamps, bowls, clocks, candlesticks, holy water fonts, vases, bottles, salt shakers, torches, and crucifixes. A wonderful collection of extreme finesse and great originality. In 1859, the report of the 10th Philomathic Exhibition in Bordeaux mentioned that "Jules Vieillard heads one of the finest establishments that France can...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Faience

Vintage Krosno Crystal Bowl, Poland 1980s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage Krosno Crystal Bowl, Poland 1980s
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1980s Polish Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Space Age Ashtray, Chrome, Italy, circa 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice ashtray Space Age produced in italy in the 70s. Structure in chromed metal. Unique object that will bring a real design touch to your interior. Time marks consiste...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Antique Hermès Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Napkin Ring & Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed napkin ring. By Hermès. In sterling silver. With a hobnail pattern with plain borders to either side. With its original fitted case. Simply a wonderful nap...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Set Eight Wedgwood Dinner Plates Mared Pattern Made England Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of eight blue and white dinner plates is painted in Wedgwood's Mared pattern. The pattern is characterized by a beautiful shell edge and a loop of "pearls" encircling the ce...
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1840s English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Michael Aram Bone Silver Plate Flatware Set of 22 Pieces , 1990s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Michael Aram Bone Silver Plate Flatware Set of 22 Pieces , 1990s Rare set of unique Aram's 'Boneware' Collection comprised of four knives, four large soup spoons, three dinner forks,...
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1990s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

German Majolica Grape Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large German Majolica grape plate, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Luce Cream Earthenware Coffee and Tea Set Rectangle Created in France 1932
Located in Crespières, FR
Jean Luce’s Coffee and Tea set Rectangle Model Created in France 1932 Cream Glazed Earthenware This iconic avant garde Art Deco tableware was created by the famous French designer a...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Giant Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Faceted Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive Sommerso vase with faceted glass in Green and yellow glass cased into clear glass. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Green glass with a layer of yellow glass cased in...
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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

Villeroy & Boch Helen Von Boch, Ball/Die Kuge, Dinner Service (19 pieces), 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb mid century modern design ball service by Helen Von Boch for the 1971 Avant Garde collection of Villeroy & Boch in Germany. Composed of 19 separate pieces. Very good conditio...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Holder 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Silver plate and crystal caviar holder, 80s Found in a noble apartment. Small signs of the time.
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1980s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Tall Bubble Vase in White Textured Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Striking and elegant, the Tall Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is as ver...
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2010s Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Resin

19thc Sponge Ware Pitcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful smaller sponge ware pitcher with a wonderful sharp turn handle. The sponge blue color is a deep blue providing a great deep look. Great piece. Minor wear from age and us.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Mexican Los Castillo Style Parrot Handle & Silver Pitcher
Located in Stamford, CT
Mexican Los Castillo style parrot handle pitcher. Silver plate with lightly hammered finish and green stone parrot handle. Heavy and well made. No makers mark or brand stamp.
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate, Brass

Ikebana Vase, White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind though they a...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue & White Platter Japon Creil & Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Blue & White Platter signed Japon Creil & Montereau. 12.3 inches diameter.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood Black Basalt Plates, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) English black basalt plates by Wedgwood, circa early to mid-20th century, England. Plates could be used a myriad of ways ...
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20th Century English Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Mid-Century Woven Wicker Wrought Iron Wine Bottle Holder Pourer
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Show you pay attention to every detail with this fine, mid-century bottle holder.
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Baccarat French Crystal St Remy Cocktail Champagne Flutes Glasses
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) French crystal cocktail or Champagne flutes / glasses in the St Remy design from luxury Maison, Baccarat, circa late-20th century, ...
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Late 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Champagne Bucket around, 1920s ‘Alpaca ‘
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket around, 1920s ‘Alpaca ‘ Only polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Alpaca

Aqua green plates gold rim: Soup, holder, side plate for 4 Handmade Italy 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The Bottega is today undoubtedly the spearhead of Puglia pottery art. The artist was practically born among ceramics and has nourished herself with this art throughout her life until...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Grey Stained Dragonfly Knife Rest c1919
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very rare and very early signed (R Lalique France -see image 5) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Libellule' knife rest -depicting a dragonfly in flight, dating from 1919 (See ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Seguso Tortoise Turtle Figurine Sculpture Pink Alabastro Murano Studio Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Archimede Seguso tortoise figurine in "Pink Alabastro" Murano art glass. A lovely sculpture and a beautiful and unique piece of art. Archimede Se...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Pink Party Platter
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Esnaf collection is inspired by the ever-curios carts and tools of street vendors of Istanbul. The collection takes its cues from the colorful and quirky geometric compositions of th...
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2010s Turkish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sheet Metal

Waterloo-Era Paul Storr Georgian Regency Covered Serving Dishes, 1815
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George III sterling silver covered serving dishes. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1815. Each: Rectangular bowl with tapering sides and lobed corners; cover raised and lobed...
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1810s British George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Large Gianni Versace "Medusa" Porcelain Charger Plate for Rosenthal
Located in Miami, FL
Large Gianni Versace "Medusa" Porcelain Charger Plate for Rosenthal, Late 20th Century al Offered for sale is a large iconic Versace Medusa porcelain charger plate for Rosenthal. T...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Rosso Levanto Marble Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Make every occasion extraordinary with the Rosso Levanto Marble Cake Stand, a stunning centerpiece that combines elegance with functionality. Crafted from luxurious burgundy marble w...
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2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble

English Shell-edge Creamware Pottery Plate
Located in Downingtown, PA
English Pottery Shell-edge Creamware Plate, Circa 1775-85 The creamware pottery plate has a shaped undulating scalloped rim molded with the design known as shell edge. The color i...
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1770s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery

Orrefors Intermezzo Blue Of Whiskey 2-Pack
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Intermezzo Old Fashioned/Whiskey from Orrefors was designed in 1984. The glass, which holds 8 oz, is outstanding for serving spirits or cocktails, with or without alcohol. Intermezzo...
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2010s Swedish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Large Silver Plated Wine Cooler 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous vintage silver plated wine cooler, dating from the late 20th Century.. An intricate grapevine pattern decorates the handles, the base, and the rim. There is ...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
*Actually up to three pieces available* A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Alsace Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful piece of Alsace pottery with a very rare green glaze, France, circa 1850-1900. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Tea Glasses Collection of 11 original Russian antique silverplated Podstakanniks
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The Podstakannik (Russian: подстака́нник, literally "thing under the glass"), or tea glass holder, is a holder with a handle, made of silver plate that holds a drinking glass (stakan). Their primary purpose is to be able to hold a very hot glass of tea, which is usually consumed right after it is brewed. The stability of the glass on the table is also significantly improved. It is a traditional way of serving and drinking tea in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic states. History Podstakanniks appeared in Russian tea culture in the late 18th century, when drinking tea became common in Russia. Very soon they became not just practical utensils, but also works of art, just like samovars that were used for boiling water. Expensive podstakanniks for the rich and the elite were made of silver; however, they were not very practical, since they would get quite hot very quickly due to the high thermal conductivity of silver. By the 20th century, podstakanniks became very widespread. They were found extremely useful on railroads, as tea was served in moving carriages that were shaking. A bare glass was more likely to fall, scalding people with hot tea. The Russian railroads still use the podstakannik extensively in sleeper carriages. Production In the Soviet Union they were made mostly from nickel silver, cupronickel, and other alloys with nickel, silver, or gold plating. Though in modern times, simple tea cups or mugs are typically used by Russians at home, podstakanniks continue to be widely used for serving tea on the Russian Railways, since they provide more safety while drinking or carrying tea on a moving train. Most Russian tea glass holders...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Joseph Mougin Art Deco Vase, Honeycomb, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco vase by Joseph Mougin (1876-1961), Nancy, France, 1920s. Model by Joseph Mougin named "Honeycomb". White stoneware. Measures: Height: 13.8"(35cm), diameter: 7.5"(19cm...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Life Size Porcelain Dalmatian by Bell'Europa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A life size sitting porcelain Dalmatian, made by Italian company Ceramiche Bell'Europa of Marostica and Cartigliano, circa 1999. Cast in a true to ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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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