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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Antique Cobalt Blue Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Table Lamp, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning large antique French Sevres cobalt blue hand painted porcelain and ormolu-mounted vase circa 1880 in date, later converted into a lamp.
The vase shaped porcelai...
Category
1880s French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Royal Vienna Neoclassical Porcelain Ewer on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) Austrian porcelain claret ewer on stand of the highest quality, in the Greek neoclassical style with extensive gilding and hand-painted designs, and finel...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Greek Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
WMF Cocktail Shaker Cut Crystal & Silverplated Metal Mid Century Modern Barware
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning cocktail shaker from WMF dates back to the 1960s, showcasing a beautiful combination of cut crystal and silver-plated metal. The body of the shaker features a classic r...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
1960s Gorgeous Ice Bucket by Lino Sabattini for Christofle in Silver Plated.
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous ice bucke by Lino Sabattini for Christofle silver plated. It's part of the Gallia collection. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 9,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Sterling Silver Swan Decorative Bowls Signed Gorham Sterling
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of Art Deco Sterling silver swan decorative bowls were executed by the legendary American silver maker, Gorham circa 1920. They feature elegantly streamlined demi...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gunnar Nylund Swedish 'ARO' Bowl in Blue Glazed Stoneware, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish mid-century stoneware ‘ARO’ bowl, designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Made from blue-glazed stoneware. Inscribed with producer’s mark to the un...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
London 1838 Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle or Fiddle Back Spoon by Charles Boyton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good, heavy, fiddle-back, sterling silver sauce ladle or spoon, made by Charles Boyton of London and dating to very early in Queen Victoria's reign, 1838.
The ladle has t...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950s by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Bird with label
Located in Brescia, IT
Bird glass with paper label
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Creil Et Montereau Ironstone Terre De Fer Red ‘Tournesol’ Sunflower Dinner Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil and Montereau Faïenceries, a Terre de Fer ironstone plate in the Sunflower pattern called ‘Tournesol’, France, circa 1895 – 1900.
The Art No...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
German midcentury porcelain dinnerware set, Flowers, Eschenbach, 55 pieces
By Eschenbach
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful German porcelain dinnerware made by Eschenbach during the 1950s. The dinnerware consists of 55 pieces, with round and oval trays of various sizes, soup and dinner plates, a...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
Located in London, GB
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
This rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug is a unique and authentic piece from ...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay
19th Century Dinner Service for 12 in Fine Limoges Porcelain with Gilded Rim
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb 50-piece dinner service in delicate white Limoges porcelain, each piece edged with a fine rim of gilt, and bearing the elaborately formed monogramme 'DP'.
Lids and handles ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Cut Mirror, Glass and Chrome Serving Tray, France, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco cut Mirror, glass, and chrome serving tray, France, 1930s.
An elegant and classic Art Deco serving or bar tray made of a cut mirrored base with beveled details. Handles are ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Dragon Pool, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
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. Black Dragon Pool is inspired by the h...
Category
2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
1960's Wayne Husted Blenko Glass #6211 Sparkling Crackle Glass Footed Decanter
Located in Wayne, NJ
This is believed to be Blenko's #6211 footed decanter designed by Wayne Husted
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Large Rustic XXth Century Design Brown and Grey Ceramic Pitcher Lohoff La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Lohoff (Montreau Lohoff)
Realised in La Borne circa 1960.
Large stoneware ceramic pitcher.
Unique handmade piece.
Signed under the base.
Original perfect condition.
...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Green & Black Art Deco Vase, Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful black and green ceramic vase in a classic Art Deco shape, the vase is designed at Upsala Ekeby and attributed to Anna-Lisa Thomson. It is 18.5 cm (7.4") tall and about 16...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Abalone Seashell and Acrylic Bar Kitchen Table Trivet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful abalone seashell and two-tone acrylic bar, table or kitchen trivet, circa mid-20th century, USA. Colors include beautiful pearl pink and gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Abalone, Acrylic
Rosenthal Andy Warhol "Golden Angels" glasses
By Andy Warhol, Rosenthal
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Rosenthal Studio-Line Andy Warhol christmas golden Angels glasses. Andy Warhol, quite possibly the greatest pop art artist of our time, loved Christmas and was known for giving his f...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
SIGNED Archimede Seguso Murano 'Carnivale' Glass Large Egg Sculpture
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent and rare Venetian glass large textured egg sculpture, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy, by Archimede Seguso. Signed to base "Archimede Seguso, M...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Mid Century Modern Solid Brass Hammer Corkscrew Wine Opener Italy 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Stylized modern brass hammer corkscrew Made in Italy circa 1970's
Twist off hidden corkscrew wine opener with a solid brass hammer head handle
Stamped Made in Italy and in original ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowe...
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Polar Bear Chromed Metal Figural Cocktail Shaker 1980s
By Napier Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Polar Bear Form Chromed Metal Figural Cocktail Shaker 1980s.
Late 20th century Figural Art Deco Chromed Stainless Steel Polar Bear form Cocktail Shaker.
An Art Deco-style stainless figural cocktail shaker, in the form of a polar bear.
Stainless cocktail shaker in the form of a Bear, after the Napier Art Deco model, c. 1930s.
This cocktail shaker is made in the form of a polar bear after the famous design by Emile Schuelke.
This example probably dates to the later part of the 20th century circa 1980s.
Vintage stainless polar bear cocktail shaker...
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Late 19th Century Victorian Oak and Crystal Tantalus Made by Army & Navy CSL
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique tantalus made by Army and Navy CSL, from England. The stand is made from solid oak, decorated with silver plated mounts and a top m...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
Biedermeier Style Bohemian Hand-Cut And Ground Crystal Liquor Bottle.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Bottle from ...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Biedermeier Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Michael Aram Black Orchid Pitcher
By Michael Aram
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Elegant steel pitcher features striking nickel-plated handle formed by two crossing stems of flowering orchids. The dark color and organic, natural, Art Deco style of the handle jux...
Category
Early 2000s Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
P&H Choisy French Creamware Faïence Scheffer Assiette Parlante Plates, Set/4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four French faïence transfer printed creamware “assiette parlante” or talking plates, produced by P&H Choisy, Seine, France – circa 1824-1836.
Transfer printed in black w...
Category
Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware
Set of Twelve Royal Doulton Dinner Plates with Raised Gold Arabesque Decoration
Located in Boston, MA
This is a stunning set of twelve Royal Doulton dinner plates with a fluted border and raised gilded arabesque decoration. They were made in 1905 exclusively for Gilman Collamore in N...
Category
Early 1900s English Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Sculptural Serving Tray in Oak Wood
Located in Waiblingen, BW
The serving tray is shaped using various hand tools, making each piece unique with its own distinctive wood grain. It is made from high-quality oak wood and finished with a hardwax o...
Category
2010s German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Oak
Handmade Black and White Ceramic Dash Pattern Salad Plates, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handmade and hand-painted ceramics from one of the mother countries, Portugal, these beautiful pieces for your table will add a modern and graphic touch and are perfect to mix and ma...
Category
2010s Portuguese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Submerged Glass Ashtray from Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Submerged glass ashtray from Murano, Italy, 1970s, it was purchased by my great-grandfather in Venice.
Small signs of age. A chip is highlighted by one of the descriptive photographs...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases with Butterflies Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of 19th century Palissy chalices vases with butterflies signed Thomas Sergent, the feets are stylized seaweeds in a Renaissance style.
School of Paris.
The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois Maurice, Thomas Sergent, Georges Pull...
Category
1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Orrefors, Lars Hellsten, Orion Crystal / Glass Bowl, Sweden, 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Orrefors (Manufacturer) - Lars Hellsten (Designer) - Orion (Product Line / Name) - Vintage Scandinavian clear crystal / glass bowl - original applied sticker and etched signature to ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
2 Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket green" Wall Decoration Plates
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
2 Herend Hungary Porcelain "Indian Basket green" wall decoration plates
Herend Hungary porcelain plates for as decoration to hang on the wall, w...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass Tall Botanical Banjo Vase, circa 1908
By Émile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Rare Art Nouveau Emile Galle Extra Large 'Banjo' vase, depicting a sticky fly catcher type plant in purple over green, signed in cameo (see picture 5 Provost Mk III see last picture ...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
13 antique blue glass apothecary bottles
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good collection of 13 blue glass apothecary bottles
French circa 1900 with original glass and enamel labels
Paris maker , ground pontil mark
Height 8.5 inches
Diameter 3.5
Category
Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
18th Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Tea Caddy
By William Greatbatch
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Staffordshire Creamware Cauliflower Tea Caddy,
Probably by William Greatbach/ Josiah Wedgwood
Lead-glazed earthenware,
Circa 1765
The molded creamware tea caddy has an ...
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Set of 36 Papyrus Pattern Rosenthal Water, Wine and Champagne Crystal Stemware
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable set of 36 crystal stemware pieces by Rosenthal, crafted in Germany circa 1985, exemplifies the brand’s iconic elegance and craftsmanship. The "Papyrus" pattern featur...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Black Green Marble Pedestal Bowl XL
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our stunning Black Marble Pedestal Bowl, a captivating fusion of style and utility. Crafted from premium black marble with deep green color nuances, this bowl boasts a un...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Old Master by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old Master brings together the finest in traditional Early Victorian design motifs with skillful artistry. The crown of leaves, the center rosette, scrollwork, flutes and the violin-...
Category
1940s Early Victorian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Oyster Plate Porcelain Flowers Limoges circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray
Located in Forney, TX
A charming primitive antique green paint decorated wood utensil holder - knife box - small tool tray with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina!
Hand-crafted of reclaimed wood, rectangular shaped divided tray...
Category
19th Century American Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French brown Majolica oyster plate signed Luneville circa 1940.
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Arte Nuova / Pustetto & Zanetti Murano Green & Amber Glass Ashtray Bowl
Located in Bolton, GB
This is a magnificent 1950/60's Venetian sculptural glass ashtray bowl, made on the island of Murano, near Venice, Italy. In a stunning combination of green and amber glass encased i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver " Lilly of the Valley " Bon Bon Dish by Whiting Division
Whiting had small production but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities.
This Company's most important designer was Charles Osborne...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Set of 10 Wedgwood & Barlaston of Etruria Green Glazed Majolica Cabbage Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Set of 10 Wedgwood & Barlaston of Etruria Green Glazed Majolica Cabbage Plates
Extremely popular during the Hollywood Regency period, now a classic. The mold shows an oversized ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century Modern Pink Crystal Vase, Val Saint Lambert
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lovely crystal thick walled vase, made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. Great pink gradient colour. The vase is in very good condition. No chips. Signed on the bottom.
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Hand Blown Gajna Wine Glasses Chicken Farm Animal Playful Red White
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Pair of Hand-Blown Wine Glasses by Simone Crestani
The Gajna Wine Glasses are part of the whimsical and artistic Gajna Wine Collection, where playful design meets exceptional craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Modern Octopus Polpo Flute Hand Blown Glass Sea Creatures Ocean Animal Prosecco
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Polpo Flute'
A Hand Blown Flute Glass by Simone Crestani
Polpo Flute is one of the pieces from the Polpo Collection.
The enveloping elegance of the Polpo Collection may make you be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mamasita Jug / Pitcher, Handmade in Portugal
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Mamasita Jug in White
Designed by Project 213A in 2021
Handmade Stoneware
Waterproof
This elegantly sculpted jug features a continued opening and took inspiration from a collapsed vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Francois Frionnet French Art Deco Silver Plate Flatware- Set of 49, c. 1930's
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 49 pieces of French Art Deco flatware in silverplate, each piece hallmarked by the maker Francois Frionnet.
Francois Frionnet is one of the master silversmiths of the first ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Barker & Ellis Silver Plated Wine Bottle Coaster with Wood Base, England
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This elegant vintage wine bottle coaster was crafted by Barker & Ellis, a renowned English silversmith firm. The silver-plated design featu...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid 20th Century French Silver Plate Champagne Bucket, Ram's Heads
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-twentieth century French silver plate champagne bucket features a ram's head handle on each side and a footed base. The bucket is stamped with hallmarks on the bottom. A bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
1930’s Belgium Ceramic Basket Casserole with Vegetable and Mushroom Lid
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Casserole bowl or dish with integral lid, produced in Belgium, circa 1930. A ‘Tellurite’ model number -1125- lidded tureen with basket weave sides in rich, deep earth ton...
Category
1930s Belgian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Engraved Tea Tray
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality silver plated engraved tea tray having a quality silver plated engraved oval shaped tea tray with a gallery edge
Dimensions:
Height 4 cm
Width 46 cm
Dept...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Pottery Bowls
By American Sponge Ware Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Five 19th C Spongeware Mixing Bowls. This fine collection of blue spongeware pottery bowls are in good condition and sold as a group.
Category
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Wedgwood Queens Ware Creamware Gilt Pitcher and Basin Set
Located in Lomita, CA
Queens Ware is the mark on this pitcher and basin set made in England in the mid to late 1800s by Wedgwood. It is also known as creamware, a techniqu...
Category
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
German Majolica Wild Boar Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce German majolica glazed earthenware Wild Boar plate, circa 1890-1900.
Unusual both for the subject matter and for the lighter glaze coloring, this delightful plate is playful and amusing.
The dark glazing of the wild boar shows him in contrast to the more pastel coloring of the background.
Raised mold work defines the landscape. A slightly scalloped rim.
9 inches in diameter x 1 inch high.
Marked with an inscribed mold number – possibly attributing this plate to the Zell pottery...
Category
1890s German Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
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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