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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Fritz Heckert iridised yellow green Changeant glass vase by Otto Thamm c1900
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Stunning, small, open top globe like Fritz Heckert iridised Vase -Green banded over brightly iridised orange yellow- Designed by Heckert's protégé and Son-in-Law Otto Thamm -The pattern is called Changeant. The iridisation and combed decoration is second to none (previously these were thought to be by Loetz -until the original design books were discovered and researched). The vase is hand blown and hand tooled to give a cute thee sided opening with pull downs at the corners. Fritz Heckert was possibly the greatest of the turn of the last century German glass makers...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic Set Form 3000 'Sicilia' by Arzberg, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 11-piece porcelain tea/coffee set 'Sicilia' form 3000 ceramic set by Hans Theo Baumann for Arzberg Porzellan, Germany. The set contains a tea/coffee pot with lid, a small ca...
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1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Restaurant 11" Square Monkey Plates
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom Villeroy & Boch Dinnerware for Le Cirque (Bloomberg Building) New York. The plate with a monkey holding a gem in one corner, gems in the other corners and Le Cirque logo in ce...
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20th Century German Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Art Deco Pressed Glass & Jade Porcelain Dessert Plates by Moser
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary set of six Art Deco dessert plates, crafted by Moser in the Czech Republic circa 1900, exemplifies unparalleled elegance and 20th-century design ingenuity. Each pl...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Deco Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, 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

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Crystal, Silver Plate, Metal

Baccarat Crystal Lidded Candy Dish or Crystal Mustard Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality Baccarat crystal lidded candy dish or mustard bowl. This serving piece is in perfect condition, still has the original sticker...
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20th Century French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Hand painted ceramic wall art by Juliette Belarti 1060s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Hand painted ceramic by Juliette Belarti. This wall sculpture is made from hand painted ceramic tiles. Beautiful colors and a minimalistic black iron frame. Stands in a good condition.
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Iron

French Silver Bottle Opener
Located in New York, NY
French silver bottle opener. Silvered and gold metal bottle opener with harlequin diapered engine turned cylinder. France 1930’s Dimensions: 6.38" H x 1.5" W x .38" D
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1930s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Murano Art Glass Flacon by Barovier & Toso 'Attr' ca 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Murano Art Glass Flacon by Barovier & Toso (attr.) circa 1950 A beautiful Murano glass flacon most probably manufactured by Barovier & Toso, Italy circa 1950s. Heavy hot mou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Georges Briard Ice Bucket Brown Suede Square with Brass Vintage 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Georges Briard Signed Square Brown Vinyl and suede with brass accents Ice Bucket Mid Century vintage from the 1950s. Unique square brown vinyl with brass handle designs ice bucket by...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

19th Century English Green Majolica Cucumber Platter
Located in Austin, TX
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1890s Czech Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Coffee Set with Silver plates
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" coffee set with silver plates A beautiful Herend porcelain coffee set consists 6 porcelain plates (16.5 cm diagonal) on a silver under plate...
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20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Blue Buddha Bust
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Kwan Yin, Ceramic, Buddha Bust, Blue. Beautiful and calming female Buddha glazed in a vibrant dark reflex blue. According to one legend, Kwan Yin was an Indian Princess...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Bird Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica plate with bird & white flowers Onnaing, circa 1890.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Revolving Warming Dish
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality Antique Victorian Silver Plated Revolving Warming Dish having a quality revolving top decorated with floral and scroll detail opening to reveal the original lift out trays st...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Block Spain Flatware "Chromatics" 42 piece, Service for 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Block Spain "Chromatics" Service for 8 plus 2 large Serving pieces. Set still has their original boxes and appear mostly unused. Nice feel and weight! Block did several nice stainless flatware sets and ceramic dish sets...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Ro Ro Handmade Studio Pottery Blue Glazed Dish, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Studio Pottery dish or serving plate rendered in hand thrown clay with a pale blue glazed interior, by Ro Ro, 1960s. Stamped on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Zev Glass Blue Hex Drinking Glasses for JG Switzer
Located in Sebastopol, CA
Handmade glass for JG Switzer by Asher Holman for Zev Glass, an accomplished glass artisan based in North Carolina who studied in Kentucky, these extraordinary glass drink glasses ar...
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2010s American Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Set of 4 Divided Dinner Plates, Uranium Green Glass Glow in UV Light
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern divided dinner plates were made of uranium green glass with 3 compartments - one large and two smaller ones. Minimal,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Uranium Glass, Glass

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Cache Pots
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" cache pots. Herend Hungary porcelain cachepots with handles in the shape of shells p...
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20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

France perforated Metal serving tray 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice perforated metal serving tray . Brass frame . standing on little feet . Still all complete . good condition .
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Mid-20th Century Baccarat Covered Jam Pot with Original Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Baccarat covered jam pot with spoon & original box. Harcourt Missouri pattern. All parts acid etch signed. Nice for a mustard or sauce too! Covered jam: 4.5" x 3 5/8...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Fratelli Toso Murano Green White Italian Art Glass Crown Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown green and white twisting ribbons Italian art glass paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. This paperweights are often ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Lotta Odelius for Sagaform Sweden Retro Teapot
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Marianna Erlikh Dec 23, 2024, 8:07 PM (5 days ago) to me Sagaform Sweden ceramic teapot with lid features abstract geometric design in green and blue palette, inspired by 1950s S...
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Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Pink and Blue Mixing Bowls by McCoy Pottery, Set of 2
Located in Doylestown, PA
Charming set of vintage 1970s McCoy Pottery mixing bowls with pink and blue stripes. Round bowl is ovenware and is great for serving as well. Two quart mixing bowl has a wide handle ...
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1970s North American Country Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Jean Lucrat French Mid-Century Art Pottery Plate with a Bird on a Branch
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century French art pottery plate by renowned artist Jean Lurçat (French, 1892-1966) and dating from around 1955. While Jean Lurçat did an apprenticeship as a painter ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Silver Plated Caviar & Champagne Cooler 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Vintage silver plated caviar and champagne / vodka cooler set. It comprises four glass caviar dishes and silver plated covers, a champagne/wine cooler in the centr...
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Late 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

1940s Set of Small Five Pastel Colored Soliflor Porcelain Vases
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid set of small 1940s Five Pastel Colored Soliflor Porcelain Vases, For great table settings. These are New, Old Stock in their original packaging. Ten multi-colored sets a...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bodil Kjaer Serving Cart For Cassina A serving cart, designed by Bodil Kjær for the modern living room, where welcoming cheer is encouraged by versatile furniture that elegantly enh...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Steel

Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Green Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica leaves on basket weave background plate, circa 1880.
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1880s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Brilliant Cut Glass, Sterling & Turquoise Dresser Jar, by Whiting  USA, circa 1900s, by Frank M. Whiting Silver Company  A beautiful American Brilliant Cut Glass Sterling Dresser Jar...
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Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica white rabbit pate tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.
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1950s French Country Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century English Regency Papier-mâché Chinoiserie Japanned Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Regency papier-mâché chinoiserie tray. In addition to the lovely pen-work, it has mother of pearl inlay. It is not marked. Lite and general wear.
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Silver-plate Ice Bucket by The Sheffield Silver Company with Lion Head Ring Hand
Located in New York, NY
Silver plate ice bucket by The Sheffield Silver Company. The ice bucket features lions head appliqués with ring handles, and original whi...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Butterfly Plate
Located in Queens, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting butterfly images within floral designs. Features geometrical patterns to the border. The backside is adorned with a scrolling motif on a black ground with a central blue circle made in the cloisonne technique. Circa the early 20th century. Antique Japanese Plates...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Enamel

Sculpture of a laying woman - Åke Holm - Höganäs
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning terracotta sculpture of a laying woman designed byÅke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 21 x 11 cm and in excellent condition. It is signed below. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Tumbler Highball Glasses in Box Vintage Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 6 Royal Crystal Rock (RCR) Italy Aurea Line Crystal Highball Tumblers. Vintage RCR Royal Crystal Rock Aurea Pattern Tumbler Highball Glasses in Box. Beautiful set of 6 vintage 1980s crystal tumbler glasses...
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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Original Bauhaus Glass Teapot
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic original Schott Jeana Wagenfeld Teapot signed.
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue & Clear Faceted Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Faceted sommerso bowl, blue, clear murano glass, Flavio poli. Italy, 1950s. Eye-catching eight sided blue and clear block cut faceted bowl or ashtray. Attributed to Flavio Poli. Blue...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cruet Set 1067
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare Georg Jensen Mid-Century sterling silver cruet set, design #1067 by Søren Georg Jensen. This set features a large mustard pot with blue en...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage, 1950s, Wm Rogers Tupperware Rose Silver-Plated Tray
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage, 1950s, Wm Rogers Tupperware Rose Silver-Plated Tray. Silver plate over heavy copper. The tray measures 13" in diameter across the rim of the tray...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Fish Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic fish sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, France, 1920s. Superb work with Bonome's specific colors : green, red and blue. Height: 15.2"(38.7cm) , Width: 14...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Organic Modern Ceramic Wave Form Vase in White Glaze by Forma Rosa Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wave collection offers playful geometric shapes rooted in primal forms that appeal universally. Our "Mini" version of our iconic Wave form vases is a...
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2010s Peruvian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Swedish Mid Century Stoneware Pitcher by Hans Hedberg for Biot France, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century and decorative stoneware pitcher by Hans Hedberg from his personal collection produced for Biot France, 1950s. In good original condition. Some minor chips f...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

WHITING & DAVIS CO. 1920 Art-Deco Cocktail Mesh Purse In 14Kt Gold & Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An oversized mesh purse designed by Whiting & Davis Co. This is an amazing purse mesh bag created in America during the art-deco period, back in 1920 and 1925. This mesh bag has bee...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Large Studio Del Campo Enamel Center Piece, 1980
Located in New York, NY
A extra large unique and rare design by the famed Italian artist of Studio Del Campo. The 1980s geometric abstract design is done is shades of blue, purple,gray, and yellow. Signed. Biography: Studio Del Campo in Turin, Italy (1957-1998), was a collaborative name shared by craftsmen-artists Virgilio Bari...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Enamel

Very Large Antique Worcester Porcelain Cup & Saucer Hand Painted England C. 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This large cup and saucer were hand-painted by Flight Barr and Barr Worcester at the Worcester Porcelain factory around 1820. The vibrant blue ground features an extraordinary shade ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Nine Masons Ironstone 9" Plates Imari or Indian Tree Pattern Variation
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of nine Masons ironstone 9" plates Imari or Indian tree pattern variation, a crisp set of bright and bold plates in excellent antique condition, no chips, cracks or repairs.  
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Hilton Mcconnico for Daum, 'Cheyenne' Feather Quill Carafes, France, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb 'Cheyenne' carafe service designed by Hilton McConnico for Daum. Stopper of the carafe in the shape of a feather quill. Blue model named Cheyenne ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Vintage Glass Liquor Glasses Design Italy 1970s Set of 6
Located in Palermo, IT
Sei Bicchieri da liquore. Corpo cilindrico. Vetro trasparente con base blu. Davvero unici e vintage degli anni '70. Made in Italy. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Giraffe
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a giraffe design on a teal blue background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch to coffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Set of French Copper Lidded Pots
Located in Delft, NL
Early 20th century set of French copper lidded pots 5 lidded copper pots, French early 20th century with copper handles and knob with twist patter...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

Jacques and Dani Ruelland French Ceramic Bottle in Pale Gray to Lavender Glaze
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale gray body with a shadow of a stripe with cream white band and then shifting to the palest of gra...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Barbini 1950s Pink Gold Flecks Bubbles Italian Art Glass Rocket Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (2 decanters available). Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown pink, controlled bubbles and gold flecks rocket shaped Italian art glass decanter. Documented...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

Wedgwood Porcelain Dinner Service for Twelve People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Wedgwood porcelain dinnerware with gilt gold design detail service for twelve people with serving pieces. Each piece is in great condition. Maker's ...
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Mid-20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold

Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Sterling Silver Lided Powder Jars Collection of Five
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measurements are as follows from left to right and center piece being last in measurements. Sterling silver lided cut glass jars. 4.5 x 4 , 3.5...
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Late 19th Century American Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Hawkes School Brilliant Cut Glass Water Pitcher C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Brilliant Cut Glass Water Pitcher in the Manner of Hawkes C1890 Measures - 10" x 7" x 4 3/4"
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut 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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