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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Mid-century Modern Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stunning bright orange colored Murano glass bowl in a beautiful shape. Good condition.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Vintage Danish Teak Owl Bottle Opener, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade Owl bottle opener in solid teak featuring a brass opener its beacon. It stands proudly on a teak base. Hand-crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Measurements: H: 13 cm, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Teak

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

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Flatware Set - Carrington & Co - Solid Sterling Silver - Complete
By Carrington of Regent Street
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An exceptional 19th-century English flatware service by Carrington & Co, 130 Regent Street, London — one of the most prestigious silversmiths and jewellers of the Victorian and Edwar...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Articulated Fish-Shaped Vintage Bottle Opener, in chiseled Silver-Plated Metal
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a sculptural bottle opener — both realistic in its fish-like form and playful in spirit, thanks to its articulated design that allows it to “swim” am...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Onyx, Metal, Silver Plate

Large 1970s Italian Leather Ashtray & Cigarillo Box Set, Hollywood Regency Style
Located in Andernach, DE
Impressive and very large 1970s genuine leather ashtray with matching leather box, both adorned with gold coloured baroque metal feet. Luxurious mid-century quality, all hand crafte...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Vintage Brass Wine Bottle Pourer and Display Stand by David Marshall
Located in London, GB
Vintage brass bottle pourer and display stand by David Marshall (circa 1990s). A sculpturally interesting bottle rest with an old fashioned retaining screw and plate, is visually stu...
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1990s Spanish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Los Castillo Silver Hummingbird Creamer, Sugar & Ladle, Taxco 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical Los Castillo silver hummingbird creamer, lidded sugar bowl, and matching ladle, handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico, circa 1960s. Each vessel is accented with finely detailed humm...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate, Brass

Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze, Brass

Piero Fornasetti Soli e Lune (Suns and Moons) Coaster Set
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti (Italian, 1913-1988) Soli e Lune (Suns and Moons) Coaster Set Circa 1955-60 Transfer-printed and glazed ceramic 4 inches (diameter) x 1/4 inches (height), each Mila...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of Six 1980s Italian Classic Pink Gelato Bowls
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Quite possibly the prettiest way to eat ice cream or fruit salad. Classic 1980s Italian glass Gelato bowls.
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1980s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Antique English Pair Royal Worcester Blush Urns Vases Centerpieces Still Life
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair Traditional Bulbous Form Victorian Period Blush ground twin handle vases with trumpet shape neck and rim of superb quality made by renowned English porcelain factory Ro...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

6 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Light Blue Glass, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 6 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog rests for knives, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog—possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener Dog. Cr...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

James Watson George V Commemorative Pottery Whisky Flask
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Art Deco George V and Asquith commemorative Whisky flask made in Staffordshire for James Watson, Dundee and dated 1915. The tall ceramic flask of hexagonal form is lightl...
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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Antique Vintage Wooden Ebony Lapis Lazuli Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very Stylish Fine Quality Polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane of English origin, mid to late Nineteenth Century. The extremely elegant beautifully grained Lapis Lazul...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

La Verrerie de Biot Set of 6 Handblown Pale Aquamarine Stemmed Drinking Glasses
Located in New York, NY
This elegant set of six hand-blown stemmed drinking glasses, created by the renowned La Verrerie de Biot in France during the 20th century, showcases the timeless artistry and crafts...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Bamboo by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Introduced in 1961, Bamboo was designed by Tiffany's then-Design Director, Van Day Truex. In 1965, Bamboo won the International Design Award for silver. Its simplicity and character ...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Modernist Chrome Barware Cocktail Picks, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning barware serving tool, featuring French cocktail picks, boasts an umbrella-shaped holder with twelve picks and multicolored Lucite finials. Each cocktail fork is removab...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Myott Staffordshire England "Indian Tree" Plates and Platter, Set of Five
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century Myott Staffordshire England "Indian Tree" Plates and Platter, Set of Five. Set includes four plates and one oval platter, each decorated with richly colored floral...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Los Castillo Silver Toucan Pitcher with Onyx & Mixed Metal Inlay, Mexico 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical and collectible Mexican silver pitcher designed in the 1960s by the renowned Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Guerrero. This sculptura...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass

Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Located in Wembley, GB
Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection A luxurious set of 10 silver-plated napkin rings, each exquisitely shaped as a blooming rose with detailed l...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Golden Celeste Briard Glasses, set of eight, circa 1957
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight Mid-Century glasses in the Golden Celeste pattern by Georges Briard, first shown in their 1957 catalogue. Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items inclu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your dining experience with a touch of contemporary elegance through the Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle France, 21st Century. This exquisite set ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Tiffin Franciscan Madeira Yellow Goblets - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage 1970s Tiffin Franciscan Madeira yellow wine goblets. Made of thick glass with a heavy weight and beautiful detailing formed into the bases.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Ikebana Vase, Patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Patina, Golden Bronze or Matte White on umber clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind thou...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Hermes, Paris Cordage Silver Plated Bottle Opener, c.1960's
Located in valatie, NY
Hermes, Paris Cordage Silver Plated Bottle Opener, c.1960's. Designed and made in the 1960s, this silver-plated brass bottle opener is part of the Hermès ‘Cordage’ collection, a rang...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Hand-Blown & Painted Murano Art Glass Champagne Saucers by Salviati
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of twelve Murano art glass champagne saucers, attributed to Salviati and crafted in Italy circa 1950, epitomizes Venetian glassmaking at its most refined and histo...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Champagne Glass or Stem
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver champagne glass. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a 5 fl oz. bowl Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Majolica Aqua Oyster Plate Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Ceramic Aqua Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950. 9 colors available. pink,navy blue,yellow,orange,green,purple,black,aqua,red.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Los Castillo Apple-Shaped Silver Plate Creamer, Sugar Bowl & Matching Ladle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A playful yet refined silver plated apple-form service set by Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, crafted in Taxco, Mexico in the late 20th century. This collectible set includes a cre...
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1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

Artichoke Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Iconic ice bucket in the shape of an artichoke by italian designer Mauro Manetti, Florence Italy in silver guilt metal. Stamped at the bottom. It has the original liner which is in g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tray Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage rectangular porcelain tray features a traditional Arita style blue and white decor with motif of small bird sitting on flowering tree branches in Sometsuke decoration techniq...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner & Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Silver Butter Dish with Crystal Liner & Spoon, Elegant Vintage Tableware This antique silver butter dish is a striking example o...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver

Kjell Engman Art Glass Carafe, Late 1990s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Vintage Art Glass Carafe by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden, late 1990s. Striking Scandinavian design meets vibrant artistry in this handcrafted art glass carafe by Kjell Engman ...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Vintage Faberge Russia Style Royal Blue Glass Egg with Etched Leaves Garnishment
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Faberge Russia style glass egg with etched leaves garnishment. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Measurements like given in the dimensions section. Found at an Estate ...
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20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Cut Glass

Roger Méquinion, Museal Ceramic Vase with Antique Decor, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic vase by Roger Mequinion, France, 1940s. Enameled surface. Sand-etched antique decor. Height : 11.2"(28.5cm), Overall diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 2 original retract...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century French Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming 19th century French confit pot from the southwest of France, showcasing a stunning deep green glaze characteristic of regional pottery from the late 1800s. Hand-thrown in ...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

Italian Ashtray by Studio Opi for Cini and Nils 1970s Milano Italy
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ashtray produced by Cini and Nils in the 1970s based on a design by Studio OPI (Franco Bettonica and Mario Malocchi). Hemispherical ashtray in steel, polished on the inside and brush...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

COPELAND SPODE - Blue Italian Pattern Transfer Decorated Plate - UK - Circa 1954
Located in Chatham, ON
COPELAND SPODE (Manufacturer) - Blue Italian (Pattern Name) - Victorian style transfer decorated ceramic cabinet plate in blue - featuring a bucolic landscape to the center with a fl...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Vintage Faberge Russia Style Glass Egg with Etched Russian Coat of Arms
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Faberge Russia style glass egg with etched Russian coat of arms. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Nice addition to your collection or just as decorative piece. Found ...
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20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Botanical Jewel: Rare Marcolini Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Tureen Origin: Meissen, Germany Period: Marcolini Era (Late 18th Century, c. 1774–1814) Material: Hard-Paste Porcelai...
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Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Metal Nude Girl Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s or older bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bronze

Art Deco Ohio Stone's Skyscraper "The Tallest Glass of Beer" Large Glass Stein
Located in Red Lion, PA
Art Deco "The Tallest Glass of Beer" Skyscraper Stein – Stone’s Grill, Cleveland – c. 1930s. Sold per stein, 4 available. An iconic piece of American Art Deco barware, this striking pressed glass beer stein was created to celebrate the grand opening of Stone’s Grill in Cleveland, Ohio during the 1930s. Standing an impressive 10.25 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide, this substantial glass stein...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Mercedes bottle stopper brass ( silvered ) vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Mercedes bottle stopper brass ( silvered ) vienna around 1920s Original condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

68-Piece Dinner Set - Wedgwood - Columbia Gold - Complete for 12
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dinner set, made by the English brand Wedgwood, from the Columbia Gold series. This service was produced by Wedgwood from 1964 to 1979. This complete set serves...
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1960s English Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.55") tall and about 12.5 cm (5") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is ...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Tiffany & Co. Set of 3 Sterling Silver Shell-Shaped Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. set of 3 sterling silver dishes shaped as a shell, two in pattern number 22479 and one in pattern number 22479L from the 20th century. They measure 2 3/4'' by 2 1/2'' b...
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20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Val Saint Lambert Cobalt 'Pique Fleurs' Vase, Crystal Cut-to-Clear, with Grille
Located in Verviers, BE
Vibrant Cobalt, cased-crystal glass large 'Pique Fleurs' vase with a cut-to-clear Art Deco decoration This design for vases is often called 'Pique fleurs' or 'rose-bowl' and is supp...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

21 Pc Japanese Satsuma Moriage Dragonware Lithopane Geisha Coffee Tea Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early to mid-20th century Japanese porcelain tea set - a mixed lot of various makes in the same style. Three-dimensional blue and whit...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set of 12 Majolica Oyster Plates with Matching Server, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This striking set comprises twelve majolica oyster plates and one large matching serving platter, beautifully crafted in the style of Longchamp, France. Each plate features a vivid g...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience, Ceramic, Majolica

Noritake Spotlight Blue Wine Goblets - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage wine goblets in beautiful dark blue glass. Lovely textured ornate pattern to the exterior with smooth interiors. Made in the "Spotlight Blue" pattern by Noritake a...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Antique English Silver Plate Mirrored Plateau Tray
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique silverplate footed mirror plateau, circa 1900. This beautiful plateau has a lovely silver patina, pinecone-style feet, and a beaded edge. It would look gorgeous disp...
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Early 1900s English British Colonial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Pastel Green Blue Ceramic Ashtray Catchall, Postmodern Design 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
A stylish pastel green ceramic ashtray from the 1980s, reflecting the playful yet functional aesthetic of postmodern design. The piece features a simple round form with three rests, ...
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1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Depero for Campari Decorative Ceramic Plate
Located in Milan, IT
This decorative ceramic plate reinterprets an original Fortunato Depero design created for a Campari advertisement, showcasing a fusion of geometric precision and vivid colors that c...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Shaped Fruit Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver fruit bowl. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a shaped rim and lobed walls. Fully marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Collection of 27 miniature vessels - John Andersson - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large collection of 27 vessels, most of them designed by John Andersson and all of them produced at Höganäs about 1950s. The tallest one is 9 cm (3.6") and the smallest one is 1.5 ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Salvador Dali for Rosso Antico, Blue Glass Bar Bottles, a trio, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private collection with this rare and mesmerizing trio of colored glass liquor bottles, designed by the legendary Salvador Dalí (1904–1989) for Rosso Antico, Ltd., Italy, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

Italian art glass carafe - blown glass stopper, yellow/orange - 1960
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful glass carafe of Italian art from the 1960s. The carafe with an amber color, bold yellow-orange and an impressive blown glass cap, which shows all the technique of the Ital...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

1960s Stunning Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy.
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Ice Bucket by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diameter 5,51 x 7,08 H inches diameter 14 cm x cm 18 H
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

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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