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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Set of Gio Ponti Reed & Barton "Diamond" Sterling Silverware
Located in New York, NY
Set of sterling silver flatware, designed by Gio Ponti for Reed and Barton, in the diamond pattern. A total of 18 place settings are a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy. Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants. As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection. This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano Glass Trifoil Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a royal blue and yellow color trifoil folded rim bowl.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Hibachi with Copper Liner and Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Japanese keyaki wood (Zelkova) hibachi with copper liner from the Meiji period. Commonly used for cooking or warming sake or tea. Features a rectangular keyaki wood frame surroun...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Hardwood

Four Late Victorian, Three Sterling and One Silver Plate Napkin Rings
Located in Sheffield, MA
Collection of four late Victorian silver napkin rings with four different styes. 1. Has flared edges, three bands of leaves and a monogr...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio Pottery, Mid-Century Ceramic, Vallauris, 1960s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio Pottery, Mid-Century ceramic, Vallauris, 1960s Very nice decorative ceramic tray decorated with a red rooster. This piece is characteristic of Gu...
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1960s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Set of Mason's Plates
Located in High Point, NC
19th century set of four English ironstone plates, signed Mason's over a crown and banner. The plates are transfer decorated in a pattern of florals ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Midcentury Amber Yellow "Sommerso" Murano Glass Italian Artistic Vase, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury amber yellow "Sommerso" Murano glass vase. This fantastic piece was created by Artistic Crystal in the 1970s. This amazing item has its original label and it's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Oval Silver Plated Monteith Jardinière, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oval silver plated Monteith bowl with loop leaf handles. Great as a jardinière or cachepot. Impressed mark on the underside, French, 19th century.
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1860s French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco 1930s Abingdon Ceramic Shell Tray Pastel Blue
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique antique pastel blue colored decorative tray/dish. The art deco shell-like pattern makes this piece a centerpiece in itself. Great condition. Great addition to yo...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Alfredo Barbini Murano Sommerso Pink Art Glass Centerpiece Decorative Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Barbini Murano Pink Shell Art Glass Centerpiece Eye-catching extra large hand blown Sommerso pink Murano glass shell form ribbed bowl / centerpiece. Attr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Gold Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold state...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

An unusual modernist water pitcher in pewter
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very nicely executed pewter pitcher in the modernist style. Hand bent, faceted planes ending in a solid rosewood top stopper.
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1960s Unknown Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shaker
Located in Sheffield, MA
Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt shaker and pepper mill set. Simple elegance, Salt shaker 1.5" D x 2.25" H. OFFERING FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL US. PLEASE JUST ASK FO...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix Hand Made Burma Teak Tea Service Set 6 & Tray
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mid-Century Modern Galatix hand-made Burma teak tea service set of 6 glass inserts, 6 Burma teak cup vessels, and a Burma teak serving tray....
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Teak

19th Century Oak Biscuit Barrel with Silver Plate Bands & Top. Ceramic Liner
Located in North Salem, NY
Whatever you fancy...Keep your buns warm or elegantly offer ice on your bar... This attractive 19th century Victorian English Oak lidded biscuit barrel with a white interior ceramic...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Barovier Toso Murano Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Star Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange and gold flecks Italian art glass star / flower shaped bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for Barovier e Toso. The piece is profu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Majolica Leaf Dish
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Majolica leaf dish from England. The dish is molded in the shape of a leaf and then glazed very colorfully in shades of green, pink, ye...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

60-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware Set, Midcentury Kings Pattern Original Box
Located in New York, NY
60-Piece Sterling Silver Flatware set in the traditional midcentury Kings Pattern in original display box. These are 12 sets of five, each comprising a dinner fork (8 1/4" long x 1" ...
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Mid-20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Minimalist Art Glass Bowl by Silvey
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist art glass bowl by Silvey, circa 1991. #1166.   
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Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century Spinach Leaf Flow Blue Spatter Ware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great 19th century flow blue spinach spatter. Signed Societe ceramique maestricht made in Holland Decorated with the “stick spatter” method, in which s...
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Early 19th Century European Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Desimone Hand Painted Ceramic Pitcher, Italian Pottery circa 1960 Era Aldo Londi
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Desimone, hand painted ceramic pitcher, Italian Pottery, circa 1960 - Era Aldo Londi Very nice pitcher representing a laughting man with ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century KPM Berlin Walking White Tiger Statuette, Antoine Louis Barye
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
20th century KPM Berlin / Walking white tiger statuette - Antoine Louis Barye This listing is for a stunning statuette of a walking white tiger. Designed by Antoine Louis Barye and ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Silver Plate Soap or Candy Dishes in the Manner of Elsa Peretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of delightfully curved sliver plate dishes by Rogers, however the look is reminiscent of Elsa Peretti - organically curvaceous. Originally designed for Bon Bons, the pair well s...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Multicolor Lacquered Ceramic Clown Wall Light Sconce by Coronetti, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This item is made in lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Bauhaus Salt and Pepper Shakers New in Box 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Wilhelm Wagenfeld glass and stainless steel salt and Pepper Shakers, 1952. Produced by WMF of Germany. Selected for the MoMA Good Design Exhibition and part of their permanent colle...
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1950s German Bauhaus Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Murano Venetian Glass Salviati Ruby Red Dolphin Candlesticks Candle Holders
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful set of two Venetian art glass dolphin candle holders. These Murano glass candle holders on display add a touch of luxury to any occasion. Th...
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Teak Serving Tray or Platter
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury teak serving tray or platter from Denmark, circa 1960s. The platter is 12" in diameter and .5" high. The piece is in very good...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Art Deco Strombergshyttan Decanter in Crystal & Silver, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped pumpkin decanter in crystal. It is set with a bottle neck in 830/1000 silver designed and made by Carl F. Christensen in Copenhagen Denm...
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1930s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Seguso Murano Purple Blue Pink Glass Shell Centerpiece Bowl with Gold Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind hand blown Murano shell bowl centerpiece in shades from pink to blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s. This beautiful shell bowl has pink, purple and blue glass case...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Montelupo and Londi Midcentury Blue Ceramic Italian Vase for Bitossi, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury blue glazed terracotta ceramic blue vase. This fantastic item was designed by Flavia Montelupo and Aldo Londi for Bitossi in Italy, Rimini, during the late 1950s o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Tea Set by Luc Vallauris Provencal Studio Art Pottery Faience Ceramic
By Luc Vallauris
Located in Labrit, Landes
Vallauris tea set by Luc French Studio Pottery France, circa 1950-1960 Stylish 1950s-1960s Art Pottery tea service 4 cups and saucers Tea and sug...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Mid-Century Ceramic Decorative Plate by Claude Vayssier for Atelier Cerenne
Located in London, GB
Mid-century ceramic decorative plate by Claude Vayssier for Cerenne Workshop (circa 1950s). This ceramic plate with a fish incised in the centre over the lustrous black background is signed by Claude Vayssier, the decorator. The black base is complemented by a brown and cream pattern with repeating vertical lines incised at the edges. An eye-catching piece from the South of France. In good overall condition. The maker's mark appears on the underside with the signature of Mr. Vayssier. Upon request a video may be provided. About Atelier Cerenne: Created by Charles René Neveux, the Cerenne workshop, active from 1945 - 1958, takes its name from the contraction of its company name "Céramique René Neveux". At the height of its renown, the workshop was one of the most important in Vallauris, employing around fifty people, including 15 decorators. Its production ranged from utilitarian ceramics to unique pieces with special custom orders for French and international customers. Cerenne also created pieces of furniture with ceramic...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Square Ice Bucket, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mid-Century modern Italian square ice bucket, 1970s Mid-Century Italian pear shaped ice bucket in chrome plated silver platter, 1970s A wo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Danish Modern Silver Plate Cream and Sugar Set by Eleanor Claire
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Danish modern silver plate cream and sugar set by Eleanor Claire, circa 1960s. The highly crafted two-piece set is in the form of a watering ca...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Robert Picault, Large Oval Ceramic Dish, Plate, Signed, Vallauris, France 1950s
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Robert Picault, large oval ceramic dish, plate, signed, Vallauris, France 1950s Large dish enamelled in white, green and brown tones. This is a beautiful and very large ceramic ce...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

Set of 12 Ruby Red Cut to Clear Cordials, Attributed to St. Louis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 ruby red cut to clear cordials, attributed to St. Louis, Each one with snowflake cut glass panels, with intricate cut six stem petal mot...
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Late 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Gucci Silver Horse Stirrup Cup
Located in New York, NY
Gucci silver horse stirrup cup. Vintage Italian silverplate horse head stirrup cup with gold wash to interior of cup with stamps for Gucci and Italy, and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Midcentury Green and Graphite Glazed Vase by Waechtersbach, 1950s
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful and collectable little midcentury West German vase by Waechtersbach, circa 1955 in graphite grey and green. This is a hard to ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

13 Exquisite Rosenthal Garnet Gilt Orchid & Floral Service Plates, Special Order
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
13 exquisite Rosenthal garnet gilt orchid and floral service plates, special order, each one richly decorated with wide red and gold borders, with vib...
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Mid-20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Adams Leaf Dish
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century transfer ware Adams dish in a leaf shaped mold in the famous "Blue Willow" pattern. Marked on the underside Adams Tunstall.
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Pierced Edge Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An antique sterling silver pierced edge bowl engraved with initial "R." Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Some scratches.
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Mid-20th Century American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Salt, Pepper and Sugar Shaker Set by Johnny Mattsson, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Salt, pepper and sugar Shaker set in solid teak designed by Johnny Mattsson for Upsala Slöjd in the 1950s. Scandinavian modern classic in excellent condit...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Four Piece "Space Age" Serving Set of by Metlox of California
Located in San Diego, CA
A super cool four piece "Space Age" serving set by Metlox of California, circa 1960s. The pattern is "Poppytrail" and it is has a wonderful design and color. The set consists of the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Stildomus Ariete 1401 Jacaranda, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Hexagonal floor ashtray; slats in jacaranda wood and container in sheet steel.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Jacaranda

Crystal Decanter with Six Glasses, Germany, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Crystal decanter with a set of shot glasses. Very good condition. Carafe dimensions, height 32 cm, dia. 11.5 cm Glasses, height: 6.5 cm, diamete...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Ancient Malta Cross Marble Various Colors 19th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Ancient malta cross marble various colors 19th Century Carrara marble. Measures: height 30cm width 30cm Weight 8Kg Very good condition The price is for which one The price of...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Antonio da Ros (attr.) for Cenedese Large Cobalt Blue Colored Murano Glass Bowl
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large cobalt blue colored (colored) Murano glass serving bowl or dish attributed to Italian Murano glass designer by Antonio da Ros (1936-2012) for Cenedese, circa 1970-1990. Wonderful deep cobalt blue color. Simplistic yet elegant form, almost futuristic. Would look fantastic in a kitchen, on a white marble countertop...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Ceramic Large Square Ashtray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray Signed Large Rimini blue Mid-Century Modern ashtray. It has 3 cigar or cigarette holders and it is made in blue glazed terracotta ceram...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta

Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. These two 18th century figures are made in Capodimonte porcelain. This statue might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Murano, Submerged Glass Vase, Colour Smoky Gray, Mandruzzato Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Large multi-faceted glass vase by Mandruzzato. This beautiful piece is very elegant thanks to the delicate line and the smoky-transparent color. It is rare, not only for its shape bu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Porcelain Green Vase by Wallendorf, Germany
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain vase by Wallendorf, Germany. Very good condition. dimensions height 17 cm diameter 9 cm.
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Multicolored "Submerged" Murano Glass Italian Ashtray, 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury multicolored "submerged" Murano glass ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in Italy in 1960. This piece is amazing as it can be used both as an ashtray o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Tuscan Picture Inlaid with White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique Tuscan Picture Inlaid with White Carrara Marble, 19th century. Italy Ancient Tuscan terracotta bricks, inlaid by us with 19th century white Carrara marble. Various dim...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Uncommonly Shaped Silvered Brass Flower Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. It is made in silver plated brass.. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in good original conditio...
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1940s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Nine Cocktail Glasses, "Strict" by Bengt Orup for Johansfors
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nine cocktail glass "Strict", Bengt Orup, Johansfors. 1950s. white. Measures: Height 8 cm. In good condition, two glass with a crack.
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1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

19thc Cowden & Wilcox Decorated Crock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine decorated snow flake blue glazed Cowden & Wilcox three gallon crock is in pristine condition. This fine crock has interesting glazing and also ...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Three-Piece Clear Glass Baccarat Dresser Set
Located in New York, NY
A dresser set consisting of three different size Baccarat clear glass cologne bottles. Marked Baccarat France on the bottom. Good vintage condition with age appropriate wear. M...
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

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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