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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Franco Toffolo Commedia Dell'Arte Glass Clown Acrobat Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Murano commedia dell'arte clown style art glass figure designed by Italian Maestro glassmaker Franco Toffolo and dating from around 1960. Toff...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Exceptional A. Lanternier Limoges 135 Piece Art Deco Porcelain Dinner Set 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Exceptional A. Lanternier Limoges 135 Piece Art Deco Porcelain Dinner Set, Limoges, France, 1930s. This is a truly exceptional 1930s art deco porcelain dinnerware set by famous manufacturer A. Lanternier from Limoges - the French porcelain capital of the world. This set has been a family heirloom for nearly a hundred years and has only been used on special and festive occasions. It is very rare to find such a desirable and complete set of art deco Limoges dinnerware. This set displays a truly mesmerizing quality and a very distinct design. A sharp art deco design with geometric and octagonal shapes is combined with a timeless and quintessentially French classical elegance as can be seen in the ornamentation in blue, red and gold. With 135 pieces it is a wonderfully complete and versatile set. Please find a complete list of pieces at the end of this listing. About A. Lanternier François Frédéric Lanternier...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood, Embossed Queens Ware Round Platter, United Kingdom, circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
WEDGWOOD - Vintage Embossed Queen's Ware ceramic platter - signed on the back - United Kingdom - circa 1950's. Excellent / mint vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restor...
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Mid-20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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...
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1880s German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Set of 12 Porcelain Dinner Plates - Limoges - A. Taillardat Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 12 porcelain dinner plates, presumably from the French brand Limoges. The plates are beautifully decorated with inlaid gold edges. The plates are all marked with ...
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1930s French Belle Époque Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Hispano Moresque Lustreware Alhambra Vase - early 20th century Valencia
Located in DELFT, NL
Alhambra vase by La Ceramo, Valencia desde 1889. Early 20th century Hispano-Moresque lusterware vase The model of this vase is an 20th century produc...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Islamic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Luster, Maiolica

Mid-Century Majolica Yellow Oyster Plate Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Ceramic Yellow Oyster Plate Vallauris
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1960s with frame
Located in taranto, IT
very rare ceramic tile , produced by Richard Ginori in 1965, designed by Gio Ponti. Published in the most important books concerning postwar Italian Ceramic production, displayed in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Green Marble and Wood Cheese Board with 5 Stainless Steel Knives
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-783 Green marble cheese board with drawer containing 5 stainless steel knives Marble is removable for cleaning.
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1970s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Exceptional Shell Shaped Limoges China Porcelain Soup Tureen with Dolphin Decor
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous impressive soup tureen with its display in the shape of a shell and fish in white Limoges porcelain in perfect condition. Fantastic piece for each table. In used but still...
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1970s French Louis XV Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus „Mignon" Table Brush Dustpan Set, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic Bauhaus table brush and pan sweeping set from the early 1930s in light-green / pastel jade green. Designed by Marianne Brandt (1893-1983), manuf...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Steel Corkscrew 1970's Design
Located in Taranto, IT
Steel Corkscrew 1970's Design In excellent conservative condition, no cosmetic or structural defects to report, only slight and obvious signs of time present. (Please see photos)
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1970s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Steel

Steel Corkscrew 1970's Design
Steel Corkscrew 1970's Design
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French Faïence Longchamp Terre de Fer Pavots Art Nouveau Floral Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Longchamp Faience factory, founded in Burgundy, France in 1832, Terre de Fer plates in the Pavots pattern, circa 1890-1912. Pavots, French for...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Slim Mid Century Vintage Black Dark Purple Glossy Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Black or dark purple vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Just Andersen, Denmark. Pewter Viking Ship Salt #1109
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Antique Just Andersen, Danish pewter Viking ship salt cellar. Stamped and numbered 1109 on base Circa 1920's Height 2.25 inch, Width 4.25 inch, Depth 1....
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

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

Materials

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

Bubble Bowl in Light Pink Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Bubble Bowl is handmade in marbled light pink resin. Its modern, fun and unique design makes it a statement piece and can be used as decor or as a fruit platter. Designed by Pao...
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2010s Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Resin

Massive Estate Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large, substantial Baccarat crystal centerpiece of circular form and bold facet design. This piece pairs well with Harcourt and is ideal f...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Hornsea Mid-Century Hand Painted Rainbow Pattern Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish mid-century hand painted vase decorated in the rainbow pattern by Hornsea and dating from around 1960. This finely made ceramic vase stands on a narrow round unglazed ...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Second Empire French Napoleon III Silver Plate Ornate Dessert Forks, S/11
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eleven antique French dessert forks from the Napoleon III era, circa 1852-1870. Ornate, delicate, and elegant – the tapered handles show a styling of scrolls, ribbing, and ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian Venetian Carlo Moretti Green Murano Scavo Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlo Moretti Green Scavo Corroso Art Glass Vase with Handles Hand blown Murano glass scavo bianco corroso vase in acid green color with applied dark green handles. Attributed to Car...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Green Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
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1890s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury German or Scandinavian Art Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish and finely made midcentury art pottery vase probably of German or Scandinavian origin. The vase is very lightly potted with a layered skirt style pattern around the bo...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Midcentury Toso Murano Copper Flecks Green & White Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spectacular Murano art glass flower bowl with copper or gold aventurine flecks. Attributed to Fratelli Toso, circa 1950s. Flower shaped hand blown glass bowl or ashtray in mint gree...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Antique Hand-Crafted Solid Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Great Original Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative and tactile, late 18th century mortar set. Mortars have been used for centuries by private people and by people in certain trades. In the kitche...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950. Colorful yellow border and blue lines.  
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Faience

English Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica fish pitcher circa 1880. H / 11.5 inches.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Rock Handmade Ceramic Planter - Black & White
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful handmade ceramic planter, perfect for accentuating the beauty of your houseplants. Each ceramic plant pot is individually thrown and trimmed on the wheel, glazed by hand i...
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2010s Argentine Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

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

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Majolica Water Lily Asparagus Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Art Nouveau asparagus plate unsigned Keller et Guerin Saint Clement Every important French manufactures produced at the end of the 19th century asparagus and artichoke sets...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

Rare 206-Piece Vermeil Flatware Set for 12 – Hallmarked by J. Roca, Barcelona
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exceptional vermeil cutlery set dating to the mid-20th century (circa 1945), crafted by J. Roca prestigious Barcelona jeweler regarded as one of the finest of its era, and still active today. Only three sets of this kind are known to exist in Spain, one of which belongs to the Archdiocese of Barcelona. This remarkable set includes 206 pc across 36 different types, with a total weight of 23.4 kg. For a detailed breakdown, including weights and quantities, please see the details in the picture or here: Forks 1 Regular fork vermeil – Qty: 18 – Unit weight: 87 g – Total weight: 1.566 kg – Dimensions: 21 x 2.7 cm 2 Appetizer fork vermeil – Qty: 12 – Unit weight: 60 g – Total weight: 720 g – Dimensions: 18 x 2.5 cm 3 Dessert fork vermeil – Qty: 12 – Unit weight: 33 g – Total weight: 396 g – Dimensions: 13.8 x 1.5 cm 4 Oyster fork vermeil – Qty: 12 – Unit weight: 38 g – Total weight: 456 g – Dimensions: 13.5 x 2.5 cm 5 Fish fork (3 prongs) vermeil – Qty: 12 – Unit weight: 64 g – Total weight: 768 g – Dimensions: 17.5 x 2.5 cm Knives 6 Regular knife vermeil...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

19th Century Flo-Blue "Scinde" Pattern Luncheon Plates, 4 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These flo blue plates are in such nice condition. One small plate has minor edge chip. Selling the collection of four plates. Large plate measures 9.5...
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19th Century American Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic optical Tile Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche, 1968
Located in taranto, IT
Rare ceramic tile designed in 1968 by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche aluminum frame Size with frame 35x35 cm, tile size 15x15 cm, protrusion from the wall 5 cm Very good cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Amalfi, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Classic design of this porcelain vase comes back to life with retro decorations with a contemporary flavor. The Italian coast of Amalfi inspires t...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Sterling Silver Peacock Dishes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite pair of sterling silver peacocks merges decorative artistry with functional design. Each peacock is finely crafted with intricate feather detailing, graceful lines, an...
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1890s American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Lancel Paris Crystal Decanter
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage decanter from Lancel Paris is a testament to mid-century modern design. Crafted from high-quality ribbed crystal, the decanter's body showcases a beautiful pla...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Pair Large Blue and White Jars Japan Meiji Period, Circa 1880
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of large jars has refined blue and white hand-painted decoration that showcases a songbird perched on a flowering tree. Above, two birds are depicted in flight. The jars ar...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 3 White Ceramic Kawa Vases, Luft Tanaka, organic, porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind. As a result of the product...
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
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2010s Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Midcentury Vintage Yellow Small Geometric Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century Blue Willow Plates Made by L. Bamberger and Co.
By L. Bamberger & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
L. Bamberger and Co. is a New Jersey founded company which made blue willow in the 19Thc . This blue willow set is in amazing condition and is sold in ...
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19th Century American Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Azulejo Tiles 'Dos por Tabla' - Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of Spanish tiles of the 'dos por tabla/ type in the Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. This particular type was to adorn ceilings. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized ...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Majolica Pheasant Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1910.
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1910s French Late Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Majolica

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Round Tray and Small Plates
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" round tray and small plates Two shell handled round plate, 28.5 cm diagonal, # 315/AF 8 x small plates, 15 cm diagonal, #514/...
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20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French Majolica Chesnut Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica Chesnut Platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica circa 1870.
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1870s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Midcentury Vintage Acqua Blue Murano Glass Vase, Italy, 2000s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful vase made from Murano glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. Venetian glass (...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Majolica Flowers Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Flowers Platter Sarreguemines Circa 1880.
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1880s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Triangular Art Glass Bowl / Ashtray, Purple & Yellow
Located in Barcelona, ES
Flavio Poli Seguso Faceted Decorative Bowl or Ashtray in Murano Glass ___________________________________________________________________________ Sommerso faceted Murano glass triang...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Terracotta Erotic Pitcher Man Phallic Design, Spain, 1960s. Handcrafted glazed terracotta ceramic phallic pitcher features a jug form as a m...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware, Majolica

Set 6 pcs. French Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups/Saucers
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 6 pcs. espresso cups and saucers by French Limoges porcelain in glazed porcelain decorated with green, black and gold decor. Marked Limoges France. Measures: Cup H 5.4 x 5...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Freddo Therm Ice Bucket by Hans Turnwald 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Ice Bucket . Gold and Faux Turtle shell . Plastic . Gold Leaves on top .comes with its original grip . and folder . So stylish. New old stock . some spots . see photo .
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1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine Eclipse bowl from Kiwano. Expertly craf...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Exquisite Haviland Limoges "Baltimore Rose" Porcelain Dinner Service – 61 Pieces
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Elevate your dining experience with this exceptional 61-piece porcelain dinner service by Haviland Limoges, featuring the coveted "Baltimore Rose" pattern. Renowned for its delicate ...
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1880s French Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Worcester Flight Rare Early Porcelain Tea bowl and Saucer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and early antique English hand painted porcelain tea bowl and saucer made by the renowned Worcester Flight factory and dating from around 1780. The tea bowl and saucer are mad...
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Early 1700s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1960s, Stunning Alabaster Smoking Set by Romano Bianchi
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous alabaster smoking set by Romano Bianchi with ashtray, box and table lighter, everything is handmade carved. Made in Italy. This smoking set is in excellent condition. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Alabaster

A magnificent pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Ice Pails c.1813
Located in Exeter, GB
A magnificent and rare pair of Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Ice Pails c.1813. Superbly decorated with scenes including Windsor Castle, Binstead Cottage, Malvern Church and...
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19th Century British Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Haviland Limoges "Baltimore Rose" Dinner Plates
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Enhance your dining experience with this exquisite set of six dinner plates from Haviland Limoges, featuring the elegant "Baltimore Rose" pattern. Each plate showcases delicate hand-...
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1880s French Arts and Crafts Antique 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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