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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Sferico' Glass Tableware by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass tableware designed by Joe Colombo in 1968. Joe Colombo believed in democratic and functional design. In his lifetime he designed a wide range of different drinking glasses. S...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Barnacle Large Barrel Clear Pendant Ligh, Hand Blown Thick Glass - Made to Order
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
This series revels in the material and the way the thick crystal forms and light play with each other. The unique light refractions will animate any surface nearby. Extremely hot mol...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Mid Century Fishbone Trivet Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and stylish trivet tray. Architectural and unique. A beautiful piece that will enhance your bar or serving collection and an incredible stylish tray. Incredible vintage p...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Aluminum

12 Antique Minton England Cobalt Blue & Gold Salad or Dessert Plates
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and elegant set of 12 plates by Mintons, England featuring a nice wide collar of cobalt blue surrounded by two 24 karat gold acid etched bands. In wonderful antique conditi...
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Early 1900s British Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Large Vase Richard Ginori Art Nouveau 1910 Italy Poppies
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large vase Richard Ginori Art Nouveau 1910 Italy Poppies.
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Loetz Art Nouveau Four Handled Phaenomen Iridescent Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Bohemian art nouveau Phenomen Genre 2/484 (also known as Medici) pattern Loetz vase dating from around 1902. This beautiful vase stands on a rounded spread fo...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Circa 1810-20 Stone China Soup Plate by Davenport
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Circa 1810-20 Soup Plate, Stone China by Davenport, English. Marked Davenport, Longport, Staffordshire Stone China. A rich Imari design & palette (pattern #135). Auspicious symbols...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Dome Plate, Cupola Galleria Di Milano Number 7 in Series
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fornasetti Dome Plate, Cupola Galleria di Milano Number 7 in Series, Dated 2018 Each plate in the series has a different dome of a named and numbered building on the reverse, seen from the inside and below. Dimensions: 9 1/4 inches x 1 inch high. (23.50cm diameter x 2.54cm) The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Italy's oldest active shopping gallery and a major landmark of Milan in Italy. Housed within a four-story double arcade in the centre of town, the Galleria is named after Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy. . These plates were originally designed and executed for building contractor Andrea Brenta, Milan, as Christmas presents...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Vine Leaves Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica vine leaves plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
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1890s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Daum Enamel and Cameo Pink Spring Woodland glass miniature -French c1900
By Daum
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Near miniature Daum Spring Scene vase -Polychrome enamelled and cameo depicting a spring woodland scene with newly sprouting trees against an early morning...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Silver and Glass Swan Form Salts
Located in Riverdale, NY
Set of 3 swan form salts from the early half of the 20th Century. One large master salt with 2 smaller salts with crystal bases and 835 grade pierced silver wings decorated with rose...
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1940s German Rococo Revival Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

French Crystal Champagne Flutes, Set of 6 in Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
A good quality set of French crystal champagne flutes.Very nice details that will enhance any table. All in perfect condition, no chips nor cracks. Never been used, orignal stick...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Old or Antique Chinese Export Famille Rose Plate with Basket of Flowers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine old or antique Chinese export porcelain plate In the Famille Rose style. Decorated throughout with enamel floral decoration in primarily pink against a white ground. ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
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2010s Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock
Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock
$30 Sale Price / item
50% Off
English Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Pinch Neck Decanter, London, 1906
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Pinch Neck Decanter, London, 1906 An elegant Edwardian decanter combining the brilliance of deeply hand-cut lead crystal with the refinement of...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Set of 10 Anchor and hocking fire king Peach Lustre Laurel cups plates cans pot
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 15cm Diameter plate 2cm Height plate , 11,5cm Width cup , 6cm height cup , 9,5cm diameter cup
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Italian Capodimonte porcelain casket, late 19th Century in date. The box and cover are superbly decorated in relief with classical scenes, and there are...
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1890s Italian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Jugenstil Ceramic Tile Serving Tray
Located in Sharon, CT
A beautiful and decorative German Jugenstil Art Nouveau Oak Framed single large tile (12x7 1/2") Serving tray. Copyrighted with a brass tag in German.
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Denby-Milnor Purple Mirage Champagne Coupes, S/6
By Swedish art glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Swedish Glass maker Denby-Milnor, a set of six Mid-Century Modern Coupes, in the Purple Mirage pattern, circa 1970s. Designed for Champagne or desserts, this pattern was ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Black Marble Fruit Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
A substantial black marble bowl with unique white veining rests atop a mini pedestal for a grand presentation of fruits and vegetables. It is truly an eyecatcher in your dining room....
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2010s Turkish Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Shell Dishes William Egan Cork Hallmark Dublin
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Edwardian Heavy Gauge Pair of Irish Silver Butter or Bon Bon Dishes modeled as Clam Shells, raised on three ball supports. Mark of W E for Cork Silversmith William Egan & So...
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Early 20th Century Irish Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Signed Regency Green Ceramic Cabbage Tureen w/ Lid by Jean Roger Paris France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An incredibly beautiful and rare Hollywood Regency ceramic tureen by French artist Jean Roger. This piece is created by hand and features delicate bright green cabbage or lettuce leaves that are applied around the body by hand. The lid features the same leaves arranged in a circular pattern with a scored design. Both the underside of the base and the underside of the lid are signed by the artist with "Jean Roger Paris...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

19th Century British Porcelain Dinnerware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century British porcelain dinnerware service with hand painted gilt foliate borders with bouquets of wild flowers against a whit...
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1820s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold

Antique Georgian Locking Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Henry Chawner London 1787
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian engraved sterling silver tea caddy, by Henry Chawner, London, 1787. Of fluted oval form with bright-cut floral borders with ...
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1780s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Antique French Double Butcher Block Table with Iron Mounts, Circa 1920s
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally property of a French boucherie, this double butcher block table dates to circa the 1920s. The butcher block is well-constructed with iron brackets and visible circular bol...
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1920s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Iron

A Spode porcelain Coffee Cup and Saucer very finely decorated c.1830
Located in Exeter, GB
A fine Spode porcelain coffee cup and saucer c.1830. Although the cup has twelve sides, it is still called 'Octagon' shape, which was introduced by Spode 1829. Very finely decorated...
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19th Century European Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Try-Tray Medium Round Tray in Clear Fuchsia, Blue by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - clear fuchsia, blue Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for fish design collection. Additional info: Material: hard resin Colours: clear fuc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Resin

Set of 13 Copeland Spode Dinner Plates with Gold Borders and White Jeweling
Located in Boston, MA
I am offering you this exquisite set of thirteen Copeland Spode dinner plates which have a gold border and white enamel jeweling on a white porcelain body. They definitely look like simple elegance, and they would look beautiful with any dinnerware you already own. They were made exclusively for the luxury brand of T. Goode of London, who had many notable customers like Queen Victoria and the Tsar of...
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1910s English Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Blue and White Floral Pottery Covered Pil and Cover, Vera Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
Blue and white floral pottery covered pil and cover, Vera pottery, circa 1900-1930. The cylindrical pail with exterior knob handles has a reeded lowe...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Large Vintage Champagne Ice Bucket, French, Bottle Cooler, Rehoboam, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage champagne ice bucket. A French, faux silver plate bottle cooler, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Won...
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Late 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Fruit Basket Weave Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Fruit Basket Compote Sculpture Centerpiece, 1950's Italy. Fabulous Italian glazed ceramic fruit basket figure. This polychrome compote is handmade with the gre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Ettore Sottsass for Swid Powell “Renaissance” Cup & Saucer, Set of 4
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Exceptionally rare set of cups & saucers by the inimitable Ettore Sottsass, designed for Swid Powell. This set is held in the private collections of prominent museums, such as The Me...
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1980s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Three Blue Willow Platters -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early 19th Century English Blue willow platters are all in very good condition and stamped England with manufacture stamps. All in pristine c...
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1860s English Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Three Blue Willow Platters -3
Collection of Three Blue Willow Platters -3
$1,196 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Anchor Rogers Estate Silverplate Cream Soup Spoons, set of 12
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Anchor Rogers Silver Company, a set of twelve silver-plated cream soup or bouillon spoons, circa early 1900s. A shorter handled spoon with a rounded bowl, the handle showing a ...
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Early 1900s American International Style Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser
Located in DE
These are 7 champagne glasses made from hand blown crystal by Moser in the ever popular Lady Hamilton glass cut. This pattern is an example of the "papal" cut so called because it i...
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19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & ve...
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1960s German Rococo Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold

Fine Double "C" Handled Quart Tulip Export Pewter Tankard Townsend & Compton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine double "C" handled quart tulip export Pewter mug or tankard by Townsend & Compton, circa 1779-1806. Struck with makers (upside down) pseudo hallmarks, left of the handle and l...
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Late 18th Century English British Colonial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pewter

Set of Six Black & White "Tiki" Cocktail Glasses by Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
Great set of six black and white "Tiki" cocktail glasses by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The glasses are very good condition with no cracks or chips and measure 3.25"D x 3.375"H. Su...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Set of Six Malachite Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of six malachite plates. Six dinner plates in green faux marble / malachite by Grazia Deruta pottery for Henri Bendel. Italy, 20th century. Dimensio...
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20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Try-Tray Large Rectangular Tray in Mat Red, Clear Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try-Tray rectangular - mat red, clear fuchsia Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Additional info: Material: Hard resin Colours: Matt r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Resin

Black Marble Vase and Wine Cooler
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Crafted from a natural marble, this vase will be sure to win your heart. It can be used to hold your wine bottle, blooms, kitchen utensils and so much more. Place it in amongst your ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Fat Lava Ceramic Vase Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
An orange, brown fat lava ceramic vase designed and manufactured in Germany by Carstens in perfect condition signed on the bottom with W. Germany...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Iriscident Art Nouveau Glass Vase by Loetz Witwe, Bohemia, circa 1902
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Exceptional Art Nouveau glass vase by Loetz Witwe Klostermuehle, Bohemia, circa 1902. This absolute rare, iriscident Loetz vase shows an unusual shaped body with a beautiful green gl...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Napkin Rings Orange and Gold Tole Ring Holders, Set of 10
Located in New York, NY
A great set of ten (10) Italian tole napkin ring holders in orange and gold, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Set is an orange enamel with gold hand-painted design. Marked 'Made in Ita...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Tôle

Richard Ginori Italian Rococo Blue White Porcelain Coffee Espresso Cup
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian blue and white porcelain coffee espresso cup, in the Rococo style, by designer, Richard Ginori, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. This demitasse cup is whit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Pink Marble Narrow Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern pink marble narrow bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our traverti...
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2010s Dutch Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Travertine

Mid-Century Italian Murano Blown Glass Ruby Red Pedestal Coupes-Sherbets S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Venetian region of Northern Italy, a set of six Murano glass coupes or sherbets, circa 1950-1960. Ruby Red bowls are fused to heavy colorless glass pedestal bases in a di...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Riedel Mesa Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Bowl Dish Chiller, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted by the visionary Claus Josef Riedel, this rare, striking Mid-Century modern caviar serving bowl embodies sophistication and elegance. Designed for the esteemed Riedel-Mesa co...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Metal

Sterling Silver Hebraic Cutout and Acrylic Passover Compendium & Dishes
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable example of mid-20th-century Israeli Judaica design, this modernist Passover compendium from the 1950s combines traditional symbolism with sleek, architectural aesthetics...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Minton White Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Minton white Majolica oyster plate. Dated 1880.
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Viresa Set of Three Glass Bottles from Barcelona circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
A set of three antique Demijohn glass bottles from Barcelona. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pr...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

GUIDO GAMBONE, VIETRI, Monumental Glazed Ceramic Vessel, Italy, Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
GUIDO GAMBONE - VIETRI - Rare Mid Century monumental studio ceramic vessel / jug - hand painted - thick, frothy, gritty glaze (sand added in production) - signed with a donkey and VI...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Art of Metalwork: Brohan-Museum V1 '1889-1939 (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This catalogue covers the Brohan Museum hollowware collection of silver, pewter, brass, copper, stainless steel, nickel, aluminium and metal alloys such as nickelsilver, from the late nineteenth century and the first part of the twentieth century up to 1939. Flatware was not included, since this is the subject of another publication. There is an excellent inventory of artists from Belgium...
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Paper

1960s Feders Amber Caged Glass Pitcher F Delfinger Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1960s Feders Felipe Delfinger Handblown Amber Caged Art Glass Pitcher Mexico 12 h x 6 diameter x 7.5 d Preowned original good vintage condition. Ready for use! Refe...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Salviati Engraved Venetian / Murano Glass Wine Goblets or Stems
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of vintage Venetian glass wine stems or goblets. Attributed to Salviati. In clear glass with a light blue suppressed ball knops with small applied prunts, fluted baluse...
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Early 20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Rigel Glass Bowl, by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Rigel Glass Bowl was originally designed by Marco Zanini in 1982. The piece features blue, black, green, red and clear glass with lid and ste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Georgian Masons Ironstone Desert Plate in Fence Rock & Tree gilded Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone Desert Plate, in the Fence, Rock and Tree gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The piece is well p...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Red Vintage Decorative Mannequin Glass Head Sculpture, 1970s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Life-size glass head in a unique red color. Produced in a German steelworks in the 1970s. Perfect condition. A perfect addition to the interior, photo prop, display or headphone stand.
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Polpo Martini Glass by Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Polpo Collection, the Polpo Martini Glass features the mesmerizing elegance of an octopus, seemingly climbing the glass stem. Crafted with remarkable precision, this piec...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Flavio Poli for Seguso Sommerso Vase Murano ca. 1953 A large sommerso art glass vase manufactured by Seguso Vetri D'Arte and designed by Flavio P...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano 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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