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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, signatures, very good original very good vintage condition. No damages. Leopard was produced in 1960s in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Faience Sunflower Tureen Creil et Montereau, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant and Rare French Faience sunflower Tureen Creil et Montereau Circa 1890. Signed C&M Le Soleil. Lemon handle.
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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Faience

Baccarat, Set of Eleven Overlay Crystal Items, Bright Crimson, France 1920
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 10 high-end liquor glasses and 1 Serving plate made by Baccarat. In the colors bright crimson and clear crystal. The glasses and the serving plate are in...
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1920s French Empire Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Rare and Important Loetz Phaenomen Vase Rubin PG 6893 made 1898
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning and fully documented Loetz Phaenomen Vase. This example is documented Phaenomen pattern PG 6893 and the colouring is called Rubin (darkest purple -see pictures) - The patt...
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1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and Flowerpot gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The p...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Midcentury Porcelain White Mini Vase with a Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white porcelain/ceramic vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain

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

Oswald Haerdtl Set of Six Mid-Century Crystal Wine Glasses, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six elegant and fine handmade drinking glasses for wine or water, made of clear crystal glass. Designed by Oswald Haerdtl, executed ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Mid-20th Century Italian Telescopic Trivet with Ginkgo Leaf Motif
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Refined Italian telescopic trivet from the mid-20th century, crafted in metal and adorned with a stylized ginkgo leaf motif. Often mistaken for bamboo due to its segmented structure,...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Antique Oversized English Wrythen Glass and Silver Flask
Located in Newark, England
Sterling Silver Mounted From our Glassware collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Oversized Wrythen Glass and Silver Flask. The Glass and Silver flask of large...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Platter or Tray in Ceramic and Wood Portugal 1970s Blue and White Color Azuelos
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Platter or Tray in Ceramic and Wood Portugal 1970s Blue and White Color Azuelos
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1970s Portuguese Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Egg Cups and Plates
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" egg cups and plates Set of 12 egg cups and 12 small plates The plates has number 512/AV, (...
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20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Cobalt Rim Dinner Plates with Different Flower Bouquets
Located in Boston, MA
These are a set of ten exquisite Ambrosius Lamm Dresden dinner plates. These exemplify the fabulous talent of the artists of the Ambrosius Lamm ...
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1890s German Romantic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Cyclamens Plate Schultz Cilli, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica pink & purple cyclamens plate signed Schultz Cilli, circa 1900, Art Nouveau. Diameter / 6.7 inches.
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Majolica Geranium Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th century English Majolica Geranium plate.
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1890s English Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Purple & Gold Stardust Salviati Murano Glass Liqueur Goblet, Vintage Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A single beautiful liqueur glass made in Murano Italy. Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition to any table, bar or just to display in your collecti...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

1960s Gorgeous Big Blue, Pink and Green Centerpiece in Murano Glass by Linea Art
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous big blue, pink and green centerpiece by Linea Arte Murano in Murano glass. Made in Italy The item is signed on the bottom and it's in excellent condition. Dimensions: ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Palissy Ware Majolica Pottery Trompe L'oeil Charger by Christine Viennet
Located in Downingtown, PA
Palissy Ware Majolica Trompe L'oeil Charger by Christine Viennet, Dated 1961, France. A substantial revivalist Palissy majolica trompe l'oeil charger by the esteemed artist Christi...
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1960s French Medieval Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of Crystal Liqueur Decanter and 6 Glasses in Gold Globe Container
Located in Milan, IT
Stunning even when not in use, this objet d'art presents a crystal decanter and six cylindrical glasses with delicate hand-engravings and gold rims in a glamorous container in the sh...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze

Spanish Bull Shaped Glazed Ceramic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ceramic bull jug / pitcher, Spain, 1960s. Spanish ceramic bull shaped jug with romanesque inspired decorative details in green, white and brown-black. This kind of tradi...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rare Victorian Solid Amboyna Tantalus George Betjemann
Located in Northampton, GB
Silver Plated Handle From our Tantalus collection, we are pleased to offer this very rare Victorian Amboyna Tantalus. The Tantalus from the original Betjemann design with a solid Am...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Majolica Duck Pitcher Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica duck in an egg pitcher signed Keller et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900. Decorated with a duckling watching a dragonfly.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vibrant yellow art glass jug vase with red upper rim and black handle probably made by Archimede Seguso. Archimede Seguso (1909 - 1999) was a prominen...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Orange Ceramic Mirror by Villeroy & Boch, 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round wall mirror by Villeroy Boch in orange glazed terracota, Germany, 1960s-1970s German Midcentury-Modern orange terracotta glazed ceramic circular mirror...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Mirror

French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen maunufacture. Signed St Gilles Croix de vie.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Faience

Dutch silver Tea service, 1899-1909
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver Tea service, 1899-1909 A Dutch silver tea service with Dutch landscapes with floral, leaves with flower motif. The set consists of a teapot, a milk jug and a sugar bowl...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only on...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Baccarat Harcourt Multi-color Wine Cordial Glasses or Stems
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 wine glass cordials. By Baccarat. In the Harcourt pattern. The set of 12 has 6 pairs of cordials the primary and secondary colors (red, blue yellow, green, purple...
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20th Century French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware, Finland, 1970s. This is a very large set of iconic Arabia Ruska tableware, designed by Ulla Procopé in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Rosenthal porcelain dinner service "Maria", Germany 1966
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal porcelain dinner service "Maria", Germany 1966 A white porcelain dinner service set by Rosenthal, Germany Dated with the Rosenthal mark of 1966 The romantic set called " M...
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20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Vanity Jewelry Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and elegant, vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass vanity jewelry or powder box. The piece is attributed to designer Archimede Seguso. The entire piece is...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Six Colored Lead Crystal Glasses, Czech Republic, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Six colored lead crystal glasses, Czech Republic, 1980s. Found in a noble apartment. Intact, never used. Small signs of ageing. We guarantee adeq...
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1980s Czech Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisy Breakfast set (9 pcs)
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol Daisies 3 sets of coffee cup and saucer and plate. Rosenthal Andy Warhol Daisies line---beautiful, precious collector po...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

German Crystal Liquor Decanter Barware
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial red raspberry dark pink cut-to-clear crystal spirit liquor decanter with crystal stopper, in the style of luxury maker Val St. Lambert, circa mid to mid to late-20th century, West Germany, Europe. A beautiful piece for any bar, bar cart, or entertaining area, etc. Dimensions: 3.13" Diameter x 12.5" Height. Small vase shown also available, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314225517552 (SOLD) Rosenthal crystal glass...
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Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Jane Serving Tray Handmade with Italian Leather
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Simple yet stylish. The rectangular wooden structure with round corners is covered with soft hand-stitched calfskin leather. Available in 4 different sizes, Jane tray has a non-sl...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large and Small Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Serving Tray Set, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large and small serving trays made from teak veneer. Suitable as a bed serving set due to its size and raised edges. It was made in Denmark during the 1960s by Silva. The small tray ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Walnut Wood and Brass Serving or Barware Tray by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
We made this handmade walnut wood & brass serving tray for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and scones, but it would be perfect to use for hosting an afternoon tea, o...
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2010s American American Craftsman Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood coffee cups and saucers with silver cup holders by Walker & Hall, 1919
Located in Delft, NL
Wedgwood coffee cups and saucers with silver cup holders by Walker & Hall, 1919 A set of cups and saucers made by Wedgwood, England. The cups and ...
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Early 20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Christofle Gallia Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler - Ormesson
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning vintage champagne bucket in silver plate, a hefty quality piece by the famous French Orfevrerie Christofle of Paris. This design is c...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Materials

Crystal

Blue Murano Ashtray with Air Bubbles from Seguso, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand blown aqua blue Murano art glass bowl or ashtray. Executed with in capsulated and controlled air bubbles. It is attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, circa 1940s-1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Yellow Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique yellow color. Produced in a German glassworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone s...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Oval Pedestal Resin Bowl, Smoke and Black Pearl by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our oval pedestal bowl is great for holding fruit, plants, decorative objects, faux succulents and specially everyone's attention. You can have it on display on a kitchen counter or ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Resin

Bohemian Czech Green Gold Decanter Pitcher & 6 Cordial Shot Glasses
Located in Bochum, NRW
Elegant blown glass Bohemian, Czech art glass bar decanter and six cordial goblets set in green glass, richly painted in gold with white and soft pink ena...
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Mid-20th Century European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Lotta Odelius for Sagaform Sweden Retro Teapot
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Marianna Erlikh Dec 23, 2024, 8:07 PM (5 days ago) to me Sagaform Sweden ceramic teapot with lid features abstract geometric design in green and blue palette, inspired by 1950s S...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Masterpiece Pitcher in Copper by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Important HK piece for Georg Jensen in Denmark. It is called Masterpiece and has been nicknamed 'The Pregnant Duck' pitcher. It was designed by the danish silversmith and architect H...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Hortense Mattice Gordon, Hand Painted Ceramic Cabinet Bowl, Canada, C. 1910
By Hortense Mattice Gordon
Located in Chatham, ON
Hortense Mattice Gordon R.C.A. (Canadian 1887-1961) - Fine and rare antique ceramic cabinet bowl - hand painted in the Art Nouveau style on an imported blank - featuring a display of...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Waterford Set of 4 Hock Wine Glasses Ashling
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 4 hock wine glasses was made by Waterford in Ashling pattern, with 2 sets available at the time of the listing. Ashling pattern is de...
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Late 20th Century Irish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Midcentury Glass Ashtray Fabio Frontini for Arnolfo di Cambio, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round ashtray in glass by Fabio Frontini for Arnolfo Di Cambio. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 11 Royal Worcester Dinner Plates Painted with Different Flower Bouquets
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of Royal Worcester dinner plates, each hand painted with different beautiful flower bouquets. These plates are artist signed E. Phillips, who was an artist who...
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1910s English Rococo Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Waterford Alana Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 4 wine glasses in Alana pattern is in very good vintage condition. Alana pattern is now retired; it was manufactured from 1952 to 2022. It is characterized by cut cross hatch with multi-sided stem. The glasses are standing xx" tall; they are signed in etching on the bottoms with Waterford logo.
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20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Large West German Scheurich Vase with Handle in Browns with Textured Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful West German vase or water jug. Marked '293-42' on bottom. Regarded as the golden age of ceramics, highly collectable 1950s-1970s Art Pottery is known for experimental and e...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Costantinople 11 Set of 2 Dessert Plates by Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
A stunning and refined addition to any home, this unique set comprises two dessert plates that will add a colorful touch and a delicate sense of movement to any table. The set was cr...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Luigi Colani Zen Full Tea Set and Plates, Stoneware, Friesland, Germany, 1970s
By Luigi Colani, Friesland Ceracron
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful tea set made of black glazed stoneware, designed by Luigi Colani in 1973. Executed by Porzellanfabrik Friesland, Germany. All items are in excellent condition. The set co...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Peter Max Love Ashtray New York, 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Rich, vibrant colors of green, red, orange, and yellow adorn this 1960s Peter Max "Love" ashtray, marked Genuine China by Iroquois, Syracuse, NY.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Resin

Archimede Seguso Murano Alabastro Yellow White Cased Oval Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Archimede Seguso oval geode Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray. Italy, 1950s-1960s. Beautiful elongate shape with yellow and white alabastro glass ca...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

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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