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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
1960s Stunning Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
1960 Stunning blue table lighter in Murano sommerso glass by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy. The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. Dimension: diam 4,33 x ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

French Vintage Stoneware Confit Crock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Provincial 20th century off-white glazed stoneware double handled crock or storage jar. This charming vessel would bring farmhouse authenticity to the modern kitchen by its ru...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Glass

Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Charger
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique Imari charger with scalloped edges featuring vibrant oranges and blues, the multi-color design depicts traditional Japanes...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Sterling Silver Bourbon Whiskey Decanter / Liquor Label
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver Bourbon whiskey decanter or liquor label. In sterling silver. The silver label hangs on a chain and reads: BOURBON Marked to the reverse. Simply a great vin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sommerso pink and purple Murano glass tray by Flavio Poli
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful purple and pink sommerso ashtray or pocket emptier designed and manufactured by flavio poli for seguso in murano in the 1970s. Handcrafted glass using the sommerso techniqu...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Rare 1920's Art Deco Jungle Green Ruba Rombic Consolidated Glass Serving Dish
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1920s Art Deco Jungle Green Ruba Rombic Glass Serving Dish by Consolidated Glass This rare 1920s Ruba Rombic serving dish, designed by Ruben Ha...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Anchor Hocking Depression Glass Sandwich Patt. Forest Green 1950s - 23 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
A grouping of 23 pieces of Anchor Hocking Sandwich Pattern in Forest Green glass. This pattern's design included stylized flowers and leaves on a background of numerous small dots or...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

French Vintage Stoneware Confit Crock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Provincial 20th century off-white glazed stoneware double handled crock or storage jar, also called a “salt pot” by Digoin. This charming vessel would bring farmhouse authenti...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Glass

Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish yet versatile dual combination salt & pepper shaker is made from solid teak. Makers...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Teak

Solid Silver Swedish Cocktail Set by Hugo Strömdahl
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Swedish Silver Dated 1951 From our Silver collection we are delighted to offer this exceptional quality Swedish Solid Silver Cocktail Set by Swedish court ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Saffron Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Saffron Napkin Rings in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron captivates us all. Ancient Romans prized them for the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Green Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful French Majolica green oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890. Very rare color.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Flash One Series Coffee Service Plates, Cups, Saucers by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s, Set of 6, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an at...
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20th Century German Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color. Amazing statement at your counter top . 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

Murano Amber Art Glass Ashtray with Controlled Bubbles, Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Murano art glass ashtray, handcrafted in Italy during the mid-20th century, circa 1960s. This sculptural ashtray is executed in thick amber glass and features an organic free-form de...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

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

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century 1980s Chilean Brown Marble Ashtray, San Bernardo Atelier
Located in Toronto, CA
Exquisitely carved in the 1980s by an Italian-immigrant marble atelier in San Bernardo, Santiago, this remarkable mid-century-inspired ashtray embodies the sophistication and materia...
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Late 20th Century Chilean Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

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 Plate

Jacob E Bang for Kastrup/Holmegaard Opaline Tall Bottle c.1957
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Tall glass bottle with Teak stopper from the 1957 Opaline series. CREATOR Designed by Jacob E Bang (1899 - 1965) and produced at Fyens Glasvæ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Teak

Antique French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Soliflore Carnation Vase Emile Galle 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Art Nouveau cameo glass vase, by Émile Gallé (1846-1904), circa 1900. The vase of tall tapering form, the rounded body with a yellow translucent ground and overlaid wi...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Hammered Silvered Metal & Brass Champagne Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century champagne or wine bucket, handcrafted in hammered silver-plated metal with solid brass handles. This charming and unique piece was produced in Italy during the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Vintage Silver Plated Bread Basket or Fruit Dish, Italy, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage Silver Plated Bread Basket or Fruit Dish made in Italy in the 1950s. The silver serving bowl has the original manufacturer's stamp. Very good vintage condition. Dimensions:...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique German Royal Bonn Floral Porcelain Vase Signed & Numbered C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique German Royal Bonn Floral Porcelain Vase Signed & Numbered C1920 Measures - 7 1/4" x 5 3/8" x 5 3/8" This antique vase from Royal Bonn, Germany, dates to circa 1920. It feat...
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Italian modern decorative plate Osram by Fornasetti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern decorative plate Osram by Fornasetti, 1970s Decorative plate model Osram 1912, from the Lampade D'Epoca series, made of ceramic. The plate features a light bulb with t...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Large Original Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Keith Murray, C.1930
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely shaped grey ceramic vase made by Wedgwood. Designed by Keith Murray Makers marks and facsimile signature on base 2 tiny hairline cracks to the rim.( shown in the images ) ...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Antique Steuben Blue Aurene Art Glass Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Steuben Blue Aurene Art Glass Vase Signed C1920 Measures- 6 1/4" x 5 5/8" x 5 5/8" This Steuben Blue Aurene art glass vase, dating to circa 1920, showcases the iridescent f...
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Trompe L'Oeil Basket of Eggs by Este, Italian Porcelain Art
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very fine Trompe L'Oeil basket of eggs by Este. This rare piece was made in Italy in the 20th Century. Very realistic three-dimensional form.
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20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Set of Old Fashioned Valencia by CULVER with 22-Karat Gold
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Set of Old Fashioned Valencia by CULVER with 22-Karat Gold. Elegant vintage midcentury Culver barware double old fashion, whisky glasses with Valencia pattern in a gold leaf...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece glassware, France, mid-19th century
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
43-piece French glassware set from Baccarat, 19th century. According to references from the 1916 Baccarat catalogue, this glassware is in the Louis XVI style, similar to models 11582...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Salta Square Coaster, Alpaca Silver & Green Natural Onyx Stone
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Vintage Italian Sorrento Marquetry Drinks Tray Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely vintage Italian Sorrento walnut and ormolu drinks tray. The shaped tray is very decorative, with profuse floral marquetry decoration with a central bouquet of flowe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Table Bell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver table bell; an addition to our range of ornamental silverware. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian sterling silver table bell has a circular bell-shaped form. The surface of the body is embellished with chased fluted decoration, accented with an inverted arabesque arch designs and applied festoons to the upper portion. This antique silver bell...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of 12 Esagonali Tumblers and Pitcher. Murano Glass Rigadin Fumè, Coral Red
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Elegant set of 12 handmade Murano glass with a matching jug in warm amber fume color. Each piece is decorated with the refined rigadin ritorto pattern, a classic Murano design that g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Porcelain Constantinople 6 Plate
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent porcelain plate was designed by Vito Nesta and inspired by the Ottoman empire and its capital. It is part of a limited series of six plates that can be mismatched ob...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vincenzo Nason Murano Sommerso Pink Faceted Art Glass Vase, Italy 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Excellent Sommerso vase with faceted glass in smoke pink color. Designed by Vincenzo Nason for Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s. Pale pink glass cased into clear glass using the Sommerso t...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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

1960s Luxury Handcrafted Set of Six Colored Glasses by Napoleon in Crystal. Made
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury handcrafted set of six colored glasses by Napoleon in crystal. Made in Italy. The items are in excellent condition. Dimension diameter 3,14 x 4,72 inches diameter cm 8 x...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

French 19th Century Marbled Glazed Pitcher
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century jaspé ware French pitcher from the region of Savoie makes an exciting vase or stand alone decor item for the psychedelic swirls in autumnal colors wrapping the cyli...
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19th Century French Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Delft 'Peacock' plate by 'De Claauw' - second half 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Dutch Delft blue and white 'Peacock' plate, 18th century, with ochre rim, the center decorated in cobalt with an vase containing an arrangement of peacock feathers and flowers. The r...
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18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

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

Materials

Porcelain

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

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

French Mid-Century Pink Majolica Daisy Plate Maunier Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Pink Daisy Plate signed Maunier Vallauris. 8 inches diameter.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Hip Flask J Dixson & Sons Dated 1931
Located in London, GB
A truly superb antique Art Deco period sterling silver hip flask bearing hallmarks for Sheffield 1931 and the makers mark James Dixson and Sons. It features a classic rectangular fo...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

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

Materials

Stoneware

1980’s Memphis Coffee Set by Marco Zanini for Bitossi Italy
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful set of a coffee pot, sugar bowl with lid, creamer and two coffee cups and saucers in glossy black and matte blue and glossy white details. The set from the Hollywood colle...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pastel Green Ceramic Ashtray, Postmodern Design, Circa 1980
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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 12 Baccarat Auvergne French Crystal Champagne Flutes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 12 Baccarat Auvergne French Crystal Champagne Flutes.
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1990s French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

"Noodle" Dachshund Brass Dog Bottle Opener by Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Classic early 1950s Austrian bottle opener, attributed to the Austrian Illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans depiction of "Noodle" the Dachshund dog. It was made by Bosse in Vienna. Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Pair Victorian "Belt" Sterling Silver Napkin Rings - 1894
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful pair of cased English solid / sterling napkin rings, each in the form of a belt and buckle. The pair sit in their original presentation case lineed in velvet and silk. ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Martin Brothers Rare Large Tall Grotesque Spoon Warmer Jug
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare and probably unique, tall grotesque figural ewer or spoon/ladle warmer by Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers dated 1880. The stoneware ewer is of tall cy...
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1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

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

Gaetano Pesce Try-Tray Round Medium Celestial Blue, Terracotta
Located in barasso, IT
Try Tray round - clear celestial blue, terracotta Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Colours: Clear celestial blue, terracotta Dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Resin

A set of six wonderful Italian handblown Murano glass tumblers
Located in London, GB
A set of six wonderful Italian handblown Murano glass tumblers with purple and white swirling stripes
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

1950s Fornasetti Vide Poche / Catchall by Piero Fornasetti, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Fornasetti original astonishing porcelain vide poche/catchall "Sonate- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" by Piero Fornasetti . Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk acc...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Champagne bucket stand nickel-plated around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Champagne bucket stand nickel-plated around 1920s Only polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Nickel

Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Salver Signed "Mappin & Webb Princes Plate"
Located in valatie, NY
Antique Sheffield Silver Plated Salver Signed "Mappin & Webb Triple Deposit Princes Plate, London & Sheffield." Mappin & Webb was Founded...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

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.