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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Blue and yellow sommerso ashtray by seguso, murano glass, italy, 1970
By Seguso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare key holder or ashtray sommerso blue and yellow designed and manufactured for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Artisanal glasswork using the sommerso technique (superpos...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
I Diversi Set of 6 Red Glasses N. 1
Located in Milan, IT
This exquisite set comprises six mouth-blown Murano crystal glasses from the I Diversi Collection, aptly named because of the unique motifs on each glass that are hand-applied thus r...
Category
2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Scroll Landscape and Prunus Rare Pattern
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone pottery dinner plate produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England during their initial period of Ironstone production, circa 1818.
Th...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
Exclusive Set of 6 Murano Tumblers, Burnt Orange Zanfirico over White, Cenedese
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Special and exclusive full set of 6 Murano tumblers, Made and Signed by Cenedese.
The pattern of these glasses is a special technique used also by Venin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Set PORTEÑO Small, Medium Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Trays
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
15" x 9" x 1.3"
19" X 13" X 1.3"
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxe...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Antique Silver Plate Crumb Scoop by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, England, 1890s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique silver plate crumb scoop by Atkin Brothers made in Sheffield, England, the end of the 19th century.
The Atkin Brothers can trace their roots back to Sheffield silversmith, ...
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century English Creamware Tureen by Leeds Pottery Circa 1785
Located in Katonah, NY
This rare and beautifully modeled creamware soup tureen was made by Leeds Pottery around 1780.
It features a domed lid topped with a loop finial adorned with applied flowers and foli...
Category
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Wedgwood Fine Bone China Dinnerware Patrician Pattern England 165pcs
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
A very popular design from 1927 - 1986 for Wedgwood of Eutria & Barlaston, the Patrician Pattern of fine bone china dinnerware was produced ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Romantic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category
1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Loetz Attributed Peacock Feather Iridescent Miniature Art Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional quality Art Nouveau miniature iridescent glass vase, possibly Loetz and dating from the early 20th century. This heavily made amethyst glass vase is exquisitely decora...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Serving plate vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Serving plate vienna around 1950s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Period Silver Plate Yacht Cocktail Service
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used to serve cocktails on a yacht in the 1930's, this English Art Deco period silver plate bar service is supported by a green tinted wooden tray with silver handles on e...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
French 19th Century Massive Glass Leech Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A bit of science and medical history, this is a 19th century French bowl that would have housed parasitic leeches for use in bloodletting exercises on ailing patients before more app...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Textured and Faceted Murano Sommerso Alessandro Mandruzzato Ice Glass Vase
Located in Verviers, BE
About:
Textured and faceted Murano Sommerso yellow ice glass vase by Alessandro Mandruzzato.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
Measures:
Height 14 cm
Width 12 ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Porcelain Tray Animal Cat by Designer Lynn Chase, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful '90s designer 'Amazonian Jaguar' cat porcelain rectangular serving tray, by Lynn Chase, 1994, circa late-20th century. A porcelain tray, with animal print design and cent...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
French Ironstone Lidded Tureen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous antique French white porcelain lidded soup tureen with pedestal base, perfect for serving soups, stews, and gumbos.This fine soup tureen has a decorative acorn squash fini...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Large Antique Vase- Blue Opaline glass - 19th century - Bohemian Glass
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Large Antique blue opaline glass vase, The vase has a beautifully cut top, The body of the vase is decorated with an ornamental painting in a gold...
Category
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Ceramic Traditional Hand Painted Plate by Catalan Artist Puigdemont, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic decorative hand painted plate artwork.
Manufactured by Catalan artist Puigdemont, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Bertil Vallien Kosta Boda Swedish Confetti Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and striking Swedish art glass vase made for Kosta Boda by renowned glass maker Bertil Vallien (Swedish, b.1938) and dating from the 1970’s. The square bodied vase is decorated in colored confetti pattern and and is one of a series of similarly designed pieces which Vallien produced during the 1970’s. The vase is hand blown and made in thick opaque blue glass...
Category
1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid Century Red Glass Mini Heart Bottle with Stopper, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A red blue decanter with heart shape design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers in Italy. Would make a great addition to any collection! Original good vintage condition. Onl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vittorio Constantini Rare Venetian Murano Lampwork Glass Wasp Figure
By Vittorio Constantini
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and incredible life like and sized Italian Venetian lampwork glass model of a bee made by renowned and acclaimed glass maker Vittorio Costanti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mother of Pearl Seashell Caviar Dish
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white mother of pearl seashell caviar dish polished smooth. One dish available. Piece is a nice size measuring: 8" Depth x 9.5" Wide.
Pearl c...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Kangxi Period Chinese Plate Porcelain Blue & White Chenghua Mark, Circa 1680
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese porcelain blue and white Dish or Plate from the Qing, Kangxi period ( 1662-1722), dating to Circa 1680 or slightly earlier
This is a well potted dish with 16 lobes or ribs, a wavy barbed rim, a very well cut foot rim and a very white glaze.
The plate is very finely hand painted in a free flowing style, characteristic of the period, in varying shades of a clear cobalt blue, from the very dark to the very light blue.
The central well is hand decorated with an iconic outdoor...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Cesa 1882, Italy, Modernist Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker
By Cesa 1882
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modernist three-sectioned cocktail shaker was crafted by the renowned silversmith Cesa 1882 in Italy in the 1960s. The beautiful modernist design showcases a geometric pattern a...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Set of Five Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Plates Basket Japan Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good set of five 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 potted with a circular shape, a moulded rim and sit on a low foot.
The pattern is hand painted with typical bold enamels of cobalt blue, burnt orange and salmon, all in varying shades, over an under-glaze transfer printed outline. This pattern is one of Mason's earliest and most popular chinoiserie influenced designs called "Basket Japan", as illustrated on page 103 of a guide to Mason's patent ironstone patterns, circa 1813-1848, published by The Mason's Collectors' Club.
The base of each plate carries one of the earliest impressed Mason's marks stating; "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" in a single line, together with a large blue...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Striker
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Parisian café ceramic match striker and holder. Decorated with a red line around the top and middle, with red and black writing on the base.
Category
Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Venetian Glass Salviati Ruby Red Dolphin Candlesticks Candle Holders
By Salviati
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two Venetian art glass dolphin candle holders. These Murano glass candle holders on display add a touch of luxury to any occasion. Th...
Category
1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Brass and Bronze Industrial Serving Trays
Located in Lomita, CA
A nest of two Industrial style brass and bronze-handled trays
unattributed area of manufacture, probably from the early 20th Century. The trays are substantial and solid of qualit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mother of Pearl Appetizer or Caviar Forks, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) Mother of Pearl seashell appetizer or caviar forks.
Dimensions: .75" x 4.82".
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
1970s Modernist Faceted Yellow and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Ashtray by Seguso
By Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An iconic yellow and green sommerso murano glass ashtray designed and manufactured in the Seventies by Seguso, it's in perfect conditions probably never used..
The Ashtray by Seguso ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Tête-à-tête tea service Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Delft, NL
Tête-à-tête tea service by Wedgwood
A Black on yellow cane Jasperware wedgwood stoneware with black lines and scene of Putti
A serving tea set with a serving plate, 2 plates, a tea...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Georgian Coalport Porcelain Coffee Can Hand Gilded Pattern, English circa 1807
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality coffee can that we attribute to the Coalport Porcelain works, Shropshire, England, made during the John Rose period of the George 111rd years, circa 1805-1810.
The coffee can is nominally parallel, tapering slightly to the base, with a simple loop handle with one lower kink and pointed attachments. It has a shallow foot recess with obtuse corner and is unmarked to the base.
The pattern is beautifully hand painted in an all gold gilt floral upper border pattern with further gilding on the body above the base rim, around the upper rim and to the outer handle.
We date this piece to the late George third...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Georgian Davenport Very Large Plate ironstone in Stork Pattern No 24, Circa 1815
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely hand painted large and rare early Stone China (Ironstone) plate / stand or platter which dates to the George 111 period, circa 1815. Made by the DAVENPORT factory of Longport, Staffordshire Potteries, England.
The plate is very well potted with a slightly raised central circular section.
This plate is beautifully hand painted in a pattern called "Stork", which is pattern number 24 and one of Davenport's very few Chinoiserie patterns.
This bold pattern features polychrome enamels with a stork, chrysanthemum and peony in an oriental garden. There are under-glaze blue transfers in under-glaze cobalt blue, with orange, pink, and brown over-glaze enamels. The pattern is embellished with excellent hand gilding.
This pattern is a match to the Ralph & James Clews pattern called " Crane in Chinese Garden". A photo of the Clews plate in this pattern is on page 142 of Griselda Lewis' "A Collector's History of English Pottery".
The mark on the base of the Plate or Platter is Godden's 1183, a blue printed DAVENPORT STONE CHINA...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
Flora Danica porcelain breakfast plates by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1927-1928
Located in Delft, NL
Flora Danica porcelain breakfast plates by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1927-1928
Porcelain breakfast plates by Bing & Grøndahl hand-painted by Frida Meyer (Gluud)
Set of nine porcelai...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Minton Majolica Pottery Girl Harvester Figurine 1864
By Minton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning Minton majolica pottery figure depicting a girl harvester figurine dating from 1864. The figure sits raised on a round pedestal base and holds a large oval shaped basket u...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Set of 6 Makkum Dutch Hand-Painted Polychrome Delft Tiles by Royal Tichelaar
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage hand-painted polychrome Makkum Dutch ceramic tiles by Royal Tichelaar ranging from the 1920s to 1950s. An assortment inspired by designs dating back to the 17th century decor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Delft, Ceramic
Antique Porcelain & Ormolu Zell Hammersbach Vase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb porcelain & ormolu mounted Zell Hammersbach vase, with makers mark and dated 1882.
This vase comes from the small German town of Zell am Harmersbach, between the Bl...
Category
1880s German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Ancient Greek Style Charger With Olympian Runners
Located in Stamford, CT
Ancient Greek style charger of platter depicting two Olympic runner competing in a race. Beautifully painted in red and black on a yellow ground, with decorative bands, including the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery, Paint
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience rustic oyster plate Moustiers style, circa 1940.
Painting of birds and flowers.
Category
1940s French Rustic Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Faience Dinner Service Table with Blue Decoration, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience dinnerware set, beautifully adorned with deep cobalt blue hand-painted floral motifs on a wa...
Category
19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
A Set of 10 Wedgwood & Barlaston of Etruria Green Glazed Majolica Cabbage Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Set of 10 Wedgwood & Barlaston of Etruria Green Glazed Majolica Cabbage Plates
Extremely popular during the Hollywood Regency period, now a classic. The mold shows an oversized ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Kaiser - K. Nossek, Vintage Porcelain Urn and Cover, Germany, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
KAISER (manufacturer) - K. Nossek (designer) - Desiree (product line) - vintage fine porcelain urn and cover - featuring shaded enamels and flor...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, French, Glazed Ceramic Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was an utilitarian type...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Swiss Langenthal Porcelain Lying Rabbit Figure, 1948
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Art Deco Swiss Langenthal porcelain model of a lying rabbit designed by Edouard Marcel Sandoz and made in 1948. The porcelain rabbit is ha...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
English stoneware tea pot by Castleford, c. 1810
By Castleford Pottery
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Castleford smear glaze feldspathic stoneware covered tea pot with cobalt blue enamel striping and applied Classical decoration throughout.
English, circa 1810.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's. ( Two Trays Available. )
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Masons Ironstone Large Dinner Plate in Bandana Foo Dogs Pattern, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, large dinner plate by Mason's ironstone, England in the Bandana pattern, dating to circa 1900.
The Plate is circular in shape...
Category
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Ashworth Imari Ironstone Platter, Circa 1860
A magnificent large Ashworth Imari ironstone platter, circa 1860. Measuring 21.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches high, this substantial example highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry for which Ashworth Bros...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Japonisme Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Brown Rabbit Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.
Category
1950s French Country Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Ceramic Dish signed Robert Picault (Vallauris).
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Set of 6 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Champagne Glasses, Handblown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these handblown crystal champagne glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Large Glazed Terracotta Mixing Bowl
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional antique French pottery bowl is a stunning example of rustic craftsmanship and timeless design. Measuring an impressive 53 cm in diameter and 25 cm in height, this la...
Category
19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
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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