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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
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

Antique Gentlemans Horse Measuring Walking Stick Cane Sterling Silver Gadget 19C
By Henry Howell Co. Ltd
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Rare Polished Figured pale Malacca wood crook handled Stick of outstanding quality, enclosing its original polished steel Horse Measure which measures up to 17hh complete with...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver, Steel

1960s Stunning Blue Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Blue and Yellow Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly Dimensions: 2...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

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

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

Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 6 Vintage French Baccarat Crystal Champagne Flute Set of 6 Baccarats champagne flute stems with panel cut sides. These pattern is retired and hard to come by. The delicate...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

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

Charming Carved Walnut Castle Form Liquor Cabinet, Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Carved Walnut Castle Form Liquor Cabinet, Late 19th Century This whimsical and architecturally inspired castle-form cabinet is a charming example of late 19th-century craftsmanship,...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Walnut

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

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

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

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

Materials

Ceramic

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Belgian Black Marble

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

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

English Ceramic Original Christmas Tree Pitcher
By Cuthbertson
Located in Bradenton, FL
An English ceramic pitcher decorated with the ‘Original Christmas Tree’ pattern made by Cuthbertson. In front is featured the beloved Christmas Tree topped with a radiant star and ad...
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Late 20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

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

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate, Brass

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

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

Vintage Large Silver Plated Punch Bowl Champagne Cooler 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful large vintage silver plated champagne cooler that can accommodate 6 bottles with ease, bears makers marks on the underside and dates from the late 20th Century. ...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Signed BVLGARI Sterling Silver Quatrefoil Cup or Bowl with Gilt Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian designer cup. By BVLGARI. In sterling silver with a gilt interior. In a quatrefoil form. Marked to the exterior near the rim. Simply a wonderful cup! Date...
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20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

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

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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

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Art Glass

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

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

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Cut Glass

Italian White Porcelain Creamware Roses Lidded Centerpiece Bowl Tureen c. 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage Italian white porcelain creamware roses flower arrangement lidded centerpiece bowl or tureen, circa 1950. Marked "Italy" on reverse. This stunning arrangement feat...
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1950s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Creamware

19th Century English Butcher Block with Drawer
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pine and sycamore butcher block from England. The block is made primarily from sycamore and has lovely color and wear from age and use. The block has hand made iron st...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Iron

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

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Sterling Silver Scalloped Bowl with Ball Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver bowl or vide poche. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Model no. 22673. Fully marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century ...
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20th Century Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

45-Piece Dinner Set - Leclair Limoges - Classic Design with Gold Laurel Trims
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dining set, made by the French brand Limoges, complete for 12 people. A classic and timeless design, with gilded edges, a laurel border, and gold accents. The s...
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1960s French Empire Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

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

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

Materials

Stoneware

Val St Lambert Masterpieces, Gold Decorated Crystal 'Jupiter Vase Cut to Clear
Located in Verviers, BE
Léon ledru dance de flore - Val Saint Lambert - Vase with LABEL Part of the Prestige Pieces, Val St Lambert Masterpieces. Gold decorated.?Val Saint Lambert Bowl Derby Val Saint-Lambe...
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1960s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Antique Japanese Meiji Imari Porcelain Scalloped Edge Lions Birds Bowl 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Japanese imari porcelain fruit / serving bowl - round form with scalloped edge, decorated in blue, orange and green with Mandarin ducks nesting in a garden, pairs of blue gua...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set of 24 White and Gold Dinner Plates and Soup Dishes by Royal Epaig C. 1935
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant set of twelve porcelain dinner plates and twelve matching soup dishes was made by Royal Epiag in Czechoslovakia circa 1935. It includes twelve dinner plates and twelve m...
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1930s Czech Neoclassical Revival Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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 of vi...
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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Large 18-19th Century Spanish Glazed Earthenware Bowl
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and beautiful Spanish earthenware bowl. Wonderful decoration with a bird sitting on a vase of flowers Sevilla, Spain, circa 1750-1850 Weathered and amazing antique repair ...
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18th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

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

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Column with Ceramic Vase
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this splendid column vase, made in Italy, dating back to the early 20th century. The vase is crafted from polychrome glazed ceramic. The eye-catching decoration captures t...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Antique Collection Blue Tray
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Antique Collection, this tray is able to give an iconic touch even to the simplest of settings. Made of wood, it’s been expertly painted by hand and features some works o...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

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

Materials

Opaline Glass

ROYAL DOULTON - Persian Pattern Plate - Design Number D3088 - U.K. - Circa 1920
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - Persian D3088 (Pattern Name/Number) - Persian style transfer decorated ceramic cabinet plate in blue with hand painted highlights - featuring flowers w...
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Early 20th Century English Islamic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Large European Pottery in the Style of Biot Jarre
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful Large Clay Pots in the europan biot jarre style Cream, brown, terracotta colors Size: 28" d x 29"h Opening 13" weight 67 lbs approx
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20th Century Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Ercole Barovier Rostrato Murano Glass Italian Vase for Barovier & Toso, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mouth-blown rostrato crystal Murano glass vase. This marvelous decorative piece was realized during the 1940s in Italy by Ercole Barovier for Barovier & Toso. In fabulous ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano 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

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Materials

Metal

Vintage Large 8 Bottle Wine Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large elegant and stylish Vintage champagne cooler dating from the late 20th Century. This alluring item is perfectly suited to a party, and can easily accommodate eight b...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Bloor Derby Tea Service, Witches Pattern Imari, ca 1825
Located in London, GB
This is a rather extravagant tea service serving four, made by the Bloor Derby factory between 1825 and 1830 in the wonderful "Witches" pattern in the Imari colour scheme. The set c...
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1820s English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Ceramic

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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