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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Waterford Rare Crystal Footed Salt & Pepper Shakers Glengarriff
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Waterford Crystal salt and pepper shakers were made in Republic of Ireland of cut crystal with silverplate covers. Glendariff pattern ...
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Late 20th Century Irish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Serving Bowl, English, Ceramic, Decorative Fruit Dish, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage serving bowl. An English, ceramic decorative fruit dish, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Pleasingly eye-catching bowl, ideal for serving or presenting fruit on the table Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Quality white ceramic beneath a lightly glazed top coat Accentuated with deep cobalt blue, gilt finish and colourful foliate pattern Maker's mark to base for the Mason's Mandalay pattern...
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Late 20th Century British Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stunning Italian Florentine Gilded Gilt Wood Serving Tray Toleware Tole, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1960s Italian giltwood serving tray. Minor patina and paint lost gives this piece a classy statement. A nice addition to any table or room.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Rare Ceramic Oyster Plate Robert Picault Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Rare oyster Plate signed Robert Picault. Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) was born in Vincennes, Paris and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Paris. After the war he spent a short...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique English George Jones Majolica Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1870's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique English "George Jones" Majolica Porcelain Rosy Pink, Sage Green, Red & Cream Colored Oyster Plate, Circa 1870's.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Blue Ajka Crystal Glasses, Hungary, 1960
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, wine glass hock in deep blue double-layered crystal by Ajka Crystal (in the style of Baccarat) with an important carved decor. Dimensions: Height: 9.44" (24 cm...
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1960s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Victorian French Angel Water Font
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely and large Victorian French Angel holy water font in bisque with glazed calm shell. Beautifully detailed hand painted decoration throughout. 1900 Fr...
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Wine Champagne POMMERY Bucket Cooler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage champagne and wine cooler bucket, from the 1960’s, features a charming brass finish. It is branded Champagne Pommery Reims France. As seen th...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Baby Cocktail Shaker and One-shot Glasses
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith Saint Medard, Paris, crafted this exquisite Art Deco barware ensemble circa 1940, still in its original gift box. This rare tete-a-tete bar accessory is crafted with a si...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Antique & Rare Pair of Hand Carved Italian Alabaster Tazza Table Display Pieces
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted out of alabaster these stylish & decorative tazzas make great centrepieces. This rare pair of early 1900s tazzas comes with overhanging wine branches all around the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Alabaster

French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France. This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Silver Travertine Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Robert Picault Ceramic bowls Green Blue and Brown Color France 1950 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Set of Bowl by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green Blue and brown painted zig-zag motif. Signed RP. Vallauris.
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique four piece silver tea set, Sheffield, England, 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Antique four piece silver plate tea set made in Sheffield, England in the 1930s. Of plain form, on four claw feet, all with egg and bead rim the teapot and water pot with wooden hand...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

The Great Flood Decorative Bowl
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the biblical great flood, this bowl is engraved with animals and a wave-like motif. Part of the brand's Masterworks collection that features objects of pure artistic and ...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Pink Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink murano glass vase, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of 8 Crystal Dessert Wine Glasses Victoria Gold by Klokotschnik Zwiesel
Located in Krefeld, DE
Set of 8 beautiful crystal dessert wine glasses series "Victoria Gold" Design Karl Klokotschnik, Made by Klokotschnik Zwiesel Germany. No damages.
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Table Box mechanical musical movement and miniature fired enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large rectangular table box with concave corners, with mechanical musical movement with 3 different motifs by the Swiss company Reuge S.A. in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated wit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Quality Japanese Imari Plate
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality Japanese Imari plate having a scalloped edge with wonderful hand painted panels in red, blue, green, white and gold colours In lovely original condition Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Large Vase Gustavsberg Sgraffito Josef Ekberg, Sweden, 1922
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Art Deco Sgraffito vase decorated with a floral motif, by Josef Ekberg for Gustavsberg. Sgraffito is a way of combining two layers into a pattern, the second layer is scraped of and ...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting  USA, circa 1900s, by Frank M. Whiting Silver Company  A beautiful American Brilliant Cut Glass Sterling Dresser Jar...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.   
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1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Luc Lanel for Christofle Gallia Silver Plate "Ondulation" Cocktail Shaker
Located in Bochum, NRW
Christofle Gallia cocktail shaker, designed by Luc Lanel and Gallia for the luxury liner SS Normandie. Silver plated metal. Marked "Gallia" and the Gallic cock mark, five point crow...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Sculptural Palmstone A by Jed Farlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning palm stone A, handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist Jed Farlow. A one-of-a-kind unglazed porcelain sculpture, part of an ongoing 'Bone' series. Each of these unique pi...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

St. Clement French Majolica Pottery Basket Weave Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plates from the faïencerie of Saint-Clément, Circa 1890-1900. Six white scallop shell shaped wells against a rich blue-green basket weave ground. The...
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Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

red and white 20th century abstract ceramic vase by CAB Bordeaux art deco 1930
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
CAB Bordeaux Large abstract art deco red and white ceramic vase Realised circa 1930 Original perfect condition Height 22 cm Large 17 cm
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century Empire Amphora Vases in Gilded Porcelain with Handles of Swans
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this fantastic pair of porcelain amphora vases, Empire period, first half of the 19th century. The two vases are characterized by a rich decoration. The attention is certa...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Ceramic Cone Set Design Ettore Sottsass by Franco Pozzi for Pierre Cardin, 1969
Located in taranto, IT
very rare stackable ceramic "cone" set, production Franco Pozzi Pierre Cardin designed by Ettore Sottsass rare white / light green alternating...
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1960s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Victorian Sterling Silver Baby Rattle / Whistle - George Unite
Located in Bath, GB
A charming example of a sterling silver baby rattle complete with working whistle and an iridescent Mother of Pearl teething ring. The rattle has four bells and everything in great condition, these make the most wonderful heirloom gifts for the new little one in the family. This one is hallmarked for Birmingham 1887, making this a true Victorian example. The back of the whistle is where the makers initials can be found, GU, for the highly collectible silversmith, George Unite. 4" in length including Nacre...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champlevé Enamel Mirrored Plateau or Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, large antique French mirrored plateau or centerpiece. In gilt bronze. With twin handles, a shaped rocaille border, and elaborate polychrome champlevé enamel decoration thro...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Post Modern Round Green Marble Ashtray 1970, Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Post Modern round green marble ashtray circa 1970, Made in Italy. Vintage set of 2 marble stone green ashtrays. Vintage carrara marble stone in green hues Italian ashtray or catchall. Post Modern stylish post modern round green onyx marble stone ashtray with two indents around top. Beautiful stone marble green catchall...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble

French 19th Century Green / Yellow Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche 'Orjol'
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. The fact that this jug has double colour glazing makes it ev...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

White 'S-Handle' Mugs by Jed Farlow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 'S-Handle' mugs, handcrafted by Los Angeles based ceramicist Jed Farlow for Farlow Design. High fired stoneware with matte white glaze. Designed with a human-centered appro...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Hans Hansen Susanne Sterling Silverware Set for 6
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage Hans Hansen 'Susanne' sterling silver cutlery set for six designed by Karl Gustav Hansen. Each piece is handmade in Denmark and bears the hallmark of Hans Hansen Silversmit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Cassis Quenot Match Holder With Striker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this colorful and classic red and white matchstick striker or "Pyrogène" dates from the early twentieth century. The ribbed base is used for striking matches that...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid-Century Modern Sputnick Rocket Ship Styled Ice Bucket C1958 Mixed Metals
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic rocket shaped, bullet ice bucket in aluminum and brass from the fabulous fifties. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Has the original brochure pamphlet. 3 ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum, Brass

Amber Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful round bowl or ashtray made in a stunning multicolor amber Murano glass using the "bullicante" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass

Georgian Sterling Silver Christening Mug by Joseph Angell, London 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good, sterling silver mug or Christening Mug made in the late Georgian, George IVth Regency period, by Joseph Angell 1st of London, in 1825. The mug is handmade and...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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. )
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

“Sun Head” Ceramic Sculpture by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Striking ceramic Sun Head sculpture designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1970s, part of the iconic Rimini Blu collection. Executed in glazed ceramic, this sculptural ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Bitossi Attrib. Blue Pottery Vase with Figurative Design
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare Italian modern hand-thrown, hand carved, and hand painted blue pottery vase with figurative design, attributed to designer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Style Silvered Top Hat Champagne Ice Bucket with Walking Cane Stand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1970's silver plated champagne ice bucket in the shape of a gentlemen's top hat on a tripod walking cane stand. From the fashion house of "Godinger" India. Bucket formed of sol...
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1970s Indian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Steel

1930 Pulegoso Green Murano Glass Italian Art Deco Terrier Dog Animal
Located in Brescia, IT
Murano Glass Terrier Dog Murano, 1930 Green "Pulegoso" Murano Glass Original 1930 Excellent Condiction No chips. No cracks.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Egyptian Silver and Niello Enamel Scarab Motif Pill Box, Mid-20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Egyptian Silver and Niello Enamel Scarab Motif Pill Box, Mid-20th Century This finely crafted Egyptian silver pillboxexemplifies the enduring fascination with pharaonic revival desi...
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20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Republic Period Rosewood and Pewter Chinese Dragon / Bat Motif Serving Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Republic period rosewood hand-carved serving tray with pewter dragon and bat appliques, circa 1930s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 10"Wx18"Lx1.5"D. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

Antique English George Jones Majolica Seaweed Oyster Plate, Dated 1878
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning antique English George Jones majolica glazed green, ochre, brown, and white oyster plate with central well surrounded by shells and seaweed. Pattern number to reverse (358...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage Glazed Brown Pottery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage Glazed Pottery Beautifully glazed and rich in character, this vintage glazed oil pot adds just the right amount of texture + warmth where you need it. Stunning glazed finish...
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Mamasita Jug / Pitcher, Handmade in Portugal
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Mamasita Jug in White Designed by Project 213A in 2021 Handmade Stoneware Waterproof This elegantly sculpted jug features a continued opening and took inspiration from a collapsed vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Swan Centerpiece
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent piece will enhance the look of any room it is placed in, thanks to its exquisite craftsmanship and the detailed decorations that run throughout its external surface....
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Swan Centerpiece
Swan Centerpiece
$11,385 / item
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

English Majolica Greenware Acorn Oak Leaf Twig Handled Deep Dish Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Majolica green glazed leaf pattern deep server, England, circa 1870. A serrate edged rectangular platter with open work twig form double handles. Beautiful mold work showing four ...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Plate Mid Century
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000) French ceramist in Vallauris Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs. His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors. A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop. In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Russian Silver Gold Ruby Cigarette Case Hirsch Markowitsch Estonia 1930
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Art Deco silver & gold cigarette case inset with a ruby, by Hirsch Markowitsch, Tallinn, Estonia, 1930. A good antique silver case w...
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1930s Estonian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Travertine

Midcentury Ceramic Porcelain Decorative Horse Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Horse sculpture was produced in England. Only one item available.
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers from Gorham Silversmiths, circa early-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver shakers with finial top and footed base. Beauti...
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Early 20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham
Sterling Silver Salt Pepper Shakers Gorham
$540 Sale Price / set
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Mid Century Pink Marble Barware Set Shot Glasses and Tray
Located in Toronto, CA
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your bar with this special Mid Century Pink Marble Barware Set. Featuring 4 beautifully crafted marble shot glasses and a matching tray, this set...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Set of 6 Green Overlay Baccarat Crystal glasses, 1 Decanter, Saint Louis
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, set of 6 high-end glasses by Baccarat and 1 carafe by Saint Lois in green double-layered crystal with a beautiful carved decor. 1. Wine glasses Baccarat: H 7.6...
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1940s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

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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