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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Art Deco Percolator and Sugar Bowl
Located in South Salem, NY
An Art Deco coffee service in chrome plated aluminum with orange bakelite handles and spout. A similar example of the handles style and color w...
Category
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
French Majolica Oyster Plate Proceram, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French green Majolica oyster plate signed Proceram, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Six Royal Copenhagen Frijsenborg Deep Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six Royal Copenhagen Frijsenborg deep plates in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold edge. 1950s.
Measures: 22 x 5 cm.
In excell...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair English Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Cutlery Boxes on Bracket Feet 18th C
Located in Charleston, SC
This Elegant pair of English George III mahogany Serpentine inlaid cutlery Boxes on Ogee Bracket Feet with the original Cutlery fitted interiors where mad...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Majolica Pitcher with Cicada and Olives Sicard circa 1950
By Louis Sicard
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pitcher with cicada and olives signed Sicard, circa 1950.
From South of France (Provence).
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 18th century French marble mortar with the best worn surface we've seen in years, with a tiger maple pestle. The perfect accessory for your kitchen. Fill with fruits and v...
Category
18th Century French Primitive Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
1950s Modernist Silver Plate Ice Bucket Set with Sculptural Tongs
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Modernist silver plate ice bucket set with sculptural tongs
Vintage ice bucket, silver plated with original vintage patina.
Wood block (possibly mahogany) to add contrast to the modernist clean lines.
Includes vintage ice tongs...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Solid Silver Pair of Georgian Large Ladles, Sutherland Crest 1784/5
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to have acquired and be able to offer this pair of solid silver Georgian ladles, one made by Thomas Northcote & the other George Smith, London 1784/5.
The pair is crafted with a classic minimalist Georgian design allowing for the large proportions and quality to aptly present its unembellished beauty.
An additional feature of this pair is the rare 'Incuse' duty hallmark present on the rear side of the ladle's handles. This mark was only used during the short span of 1784-5 resulting in such marks being collectable in their own rights.
Noteworthy crests are present on the ends of the handle with those bearing the crest of the Sutherland clan.
The crest presents a 'wolf passant collared and chained' with the Order of the Garter surrounding it, 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' and a coronet at the top.
The pair were eventually discovered at Dunrobin Castle which is situated in Sutherland (Highland area of Scottland), and was/is a very ornate and extravagant castle that is still standing today.
During the period these ladles were made, the 1st Duke of Sutherland, George Granville Leveson-Gower's ownerships of extensive land towards the latter part of his life eventually resulted in him being one of the wealthiest individuals in Britain to such an extent that titles and speculation such as "The Leviathan...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 St. Louis "Apollo" Flutes with Gold
Located in Great Barrington, MA
These are the classic, iconic champagne flutes made by St. Louis in a perfect set of 12. Hand blown crystal with optic rib cutting, zipper cut stem and star cut base. The subtle ribb...
Category
1950s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Barovier & Toso Murano Glass "Neolitico Fish" Sculpture/Paperweight
By Barovier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Neolitico, Murano glass sculpture /paperweight in this Fish shape by Barovier & Toso, label.
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
18th Century Creamware Pottery Red-Printed Tea Caddy
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Creamware Red-printed Tea Caddy,
circa 1765-75
The creamware tea caddy or teapoy is rectangular in form with large panels to fr...
Category
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware
Danish Modern Teardrop Dark Green & Clear Glass Vessel Per Luken Holmegaard 1959
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant shaped Danish Modern vessel from 1959 designed by Per Lutken for the Holmegaard glass factory in Denmark. This asymmetrical handmade drop shaped form was part of the Flamingo Series created in the 1950s.
It seems that this series was produced in limited colors, aqua blue, a clambroth color (very rare), and in a dark green and clear combination. Engraved in the bottom -Holmegaard 1959...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Meissen Marcolini Duck Tureen
Located in Dresden, DE
This figurative butter or pate terrine in duck form, Meissen, c. 1780/90, impresses with its naturalistic painting and finely worked plumage structure. Such figurative service compon...
Category
Late 18th Century German Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Dino Martens Aureliano Toso Attributed Murano Complicated Cane Patchwork Bowl
By Dino Martens
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
VERY LARGE Dino Martens Aureliano Toso attributed Murano complicated cane patchwork bowl. Iconic Mid-Century Modern design by one of the best Italian designers of the 1950s.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Spanish Glasses, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage glasses.
Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use,...
Category
1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Pair of Meissen Germany Tischchenmuster Porcelain Cup and Saucers, circa 1735
Located in Gardena, CA
An attractive pair of Meissen Tischchenmuster tea cups and saucers. Hand painted florals the central area of the cup and to the center of the saucers. Meissen marks to the underside,...
Category
18th Century German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Derby Porcelain Bocage Candlesticks, C. 1765
By Derby
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Pair of Derby porcelain bocage candlesticks, c. 1765. Modelled as a boy and girl gathering flowers in their aprons, before elaborate bocage. Each figure with a candle sconce issuing from the bocage.
Set upon elaborate rococo scroll...
Category
1760s English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso Murano Art Glass Barbarico Vase in Black
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Large double bird Barbarico vase designed by Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso. Textured black glass with irredescent finish. The vase is Signed with applied paper manufacturer's...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Robert Picault Ceramic Vallauris France Ceramic Platter Mid Century
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Robert Picault (1919 - 2000)
French ceramist in Vallauris
Robert Picault has contributed to the revival of culinary ceramics by updating traditional local forms decorated with lines and geometric designs.
His identity style has been a great success and continues to decorate the table today. His personal pieces are sought after by art collectors.
A former student of the School of Applied Arts in Paris, Robert Picault arrived in Vallauris in 1946. He created with his school friends Roger Capron (1922-2006) and Jean Derval (1925-2010), the Callis workshop.
In this village of a hundred potters, they met the neighboring ceramists André Baud, the 4 potters and among others the Madoura workshop, where he frequented the famous painter Picasso from 1949 to 1955. He also became friends with Jean Cocteau, Fernand Léger, Louis Aragon...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
English Georgian Neoclassical Epergne by Thomas Pitts, 1774
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver epergne. Made by Thomas Pitts in London in 1774. Reeded and beaded oval frame; at base swags threaded through fixed rings with pendant oval vase medallions, overlapping four split-mounted leafing supports terminating in pierced and scrolled oval feet. Four reeded and scrolling leaf-capped and -wrapped arms, each terminating in oval basket, mounted to frame base alternating with four reeded and scrolling leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in round basket, mounted to supports. Large oval basket...
Category
1770s English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Japanese Celadon Charger
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th century Japanese Celadon charger with good patina.
Good wear to the center of the plate and very fine crackle create a multi-layered hues t...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Celadon, Ceramic
Large Brass Swivel Mirror Vanity Table Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large solid brass oval double sided swivel vanity table mirror.
Category
1950s North American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Mirror
18th Century Chinese Flower Plate from the Compagnie Des Indes
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful plate of the Compagnie des Indes from the Qianlong period, 18th century. This porcelain soup plate, has very beautiful hand painted decor...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Air Twist Composite Stem Wine Glass
Located in Steyning, West sussex
Air twist composite stem wine glass.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Silver Teapot with Stand, T. Heming and S. Whitford, London 1750 / 1818
Located in Greding, DE
A silver pot with an elegant handle with raffia wrapping on a matching teapot warmer on four legs. The jug with maker’s mark Thomas Heming dates from 175...
Category
18th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
18th Century Spanish Glazed Ceramic Jar Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Very interesting 18th century Spanish ceramic wine or oil storage jar with wonderful olive green glaze with raised leaf and floral design ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mario Buccellati Italian 925 Sterling Silver Fallow, Deer Figurine
Located in Braintree, GB
Mario Buccellati Italian 925 sterling silver fallow - deer figurine.
Made in Italy, circa 1950s
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions:
Length x width x...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Lenci “ Elefante “ Ceramic, 1950 Italy
By Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
Lenci.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Dutch Delft Ceramic Tile, Hand Painted Castle, Framed, 17th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Dutch delft ceramic tile - hand crafted - hand painted cobalt blue glaze - unsigned - Holland / Netherlands - 17th century.
Contained in a professional contemporary metal ...
Category
17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Christian Joachim for Royal Copenhagen, "the Spanish Pattern", Soup Tureen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Christian Joachim for Royal Copenhagen.
"The Spanish pattern". Soup tureen in hand-painted porcelain.
Produced from 1931-1970.
Measures: 27 x 15...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury Sterling Silver Tray Hallmarked 1952 by Atkin Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1952 by Atkin Brothers, this handsome, Sterling Silver Tray, features a gadroon border to the rim and handles.
The tray measures 1.35"(4.5cm) tall, by ...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marion Anderson Noyes Modernist Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Towle Silversmiths, Marion Anderson Noyes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sterling Silver Modernist candlesticks, designed by Marion Anderson Noyes for Towle Silversmiths, circa 1950s. Signed ins...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Carl Aubock "Bomber" Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1950s
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Rare 1950's Carl Aubock "Bomber" salt and pepper shakers. Designed by Carl Auböck II and produced in the Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria. Auböck designs are unique, collectable and vary from works of art to useful daily household items...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Horn, Wood
Two Vintage Copper Pitchers by Harald Buchrucker, Germany, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Two copper pitchers is an original decorative pair of objects realized in the second third of the 20th century.
Original copper, the set includes: a high copper pitcher (H. 16 cm) a...
Category
1950s German Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
French Midcentury Ceramic Stoneware Bowl in Style of Pol Chambost, 1950s
By Pol Chambost
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare circular midcentury stoneware / ceramic bowl in style of Pol Chambost produced in France around 1950s. In good vintage condition with small signs of patina from age and use. Min...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Bristol Delft Bianco-Sopra-Bianco Chinese Scene Pottery Plate
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique English Bristol Delft plate hand painted with a Chinese scene and dating from the mid 18th century. The pottery plate stands on a narrow u...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Congo" Ice Bucket in Staved Teak Wood
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dansk 'Congo' ice bucket in staved teak designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Iconic, sculptural early example with signature orange plastic interior liner.
Light scuffs to the ora...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic, Teak
Toini Muona, Large Decorative Dish, Arabia, 1954
By Arabia, Toini Muona
Located in Helsinki, FI
This is a very impressive ceramic dish designed by Finnish ceramic artist Toini Muona (1904-1987).
Toini Muona was one of the respected art ceramists a...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Alfredo Barbini Murano Abstract Vulcano Volcano Sculpture Murano Glass Signed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Model 3696 Alfredo Barbini Murano Abstract Vulcano Volcano Sculpture done in hand blown Murano Glass by one of the worlds best glass blowers Signed by the artist as shown. Retains th...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Pucci Umbertide Hand Painted Olive Oil Ceramic Bottle, 1950s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Pucci ceramics is a famous Italian ceramics manufacturer located in the town of Umbertide in the region of Umbria, Italy. The company was founded in 1949 by the Pucci family and has ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Fornasetti Ceramic Bar Coasters 'Vini e Liquori'
Located in New York, NY
Cocktail Fornasetti Time! Fabulous complete set of 8 spirits and wine coasters including Whisky, Rum, Port, Brandy, Sherry, Rhenish, Gin and Madeira called 'Vini e Liquori'. A vintage classic and perfect for entertaining.
Note with lighting some of the golds vary however they are all consistent color of a nice gilt but lighting creates...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Baccarat Mid-Century Thick Glass Basket
By Baccarat
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful round shaped beverage or wine basket produced in the 1950s by Baccarat, fine glassware.
The basket has a cylindrical shape made entirely of clear crystal, with various work...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large Silver Pot with Teapot Warmer, London, 1741 / 1836
Located in Greding, DE
Large silver pot with matching made teapot warmer. The jug with master's mark Anne Craig & John Neville dated 1741. The stand was made by Master Chas. Fo...
Category
18th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
French 18th Century Copper Fish Pan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming 18th century fish poaching pan from the South of France in beautiful copper. This pan retails its original poaching tray and lid. A perfect kitchen accessory.
Category
18th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
1950's Murano Glass Pitcher for Water
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Murano glass water jug. Large model. Made of smoke colored glass, with fine accents of white lines. The handle is nicely decorated with a swi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage 'Space Age' of Murano Pastel Opaline Vase Soliflore Florence, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage 'Space Age' of Murano Pastel opaline vase soliflore Florence 1955
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector.
Looks simply stunning.
Category
1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass, Murano Glass
Wedgwood Wild Oats Bone China Dinnerware Set, 6 Pieces
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 (six) pieces in the Wedgwood Wild Oats dinnerware pattern.
Includes the following 6 (six) pieces:
2 Dinner plates, 10.25 inches W
2 Salad plates, 8 inches W
2 ...
Category
1950s English Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Brown Glazed Lidded Stoneware Soupe Tureen England Large Size, circa 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Brown Glazed Lidded Stoneware soupe tureen. It has been made in England circa 1950. The glaze is beautiful. Large Size. Stampted underneath.
Category
1950s English Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Anna-Lisa Thomson Ceramic 'Paprika' Vases (3) by Upsala Ekeby
Located in Utrecht, NL
Set of 3 large vintage ceramic 'Paprika' vases by Swedish designer Anna-Lisa Thomson. Unglazed dark brown textured ceramic covered with contrasting glazed leaves.
Thomson designed t...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Ceramic Fish Fish Potter Stand by Leopold Anzengruber, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Anzengruber ceramic fish for toothpicks, 1950 Austria, good original condition.
Category
1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Polished 18th Century Copper Rafraichissoir from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as a rafraichissoir, this beautifully polished copper vessel has been hammered using both repousse and chasing metalworking techniques. Beneath the ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Encaustic Painted Ecuelle, Wedgwood, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In black basalt, decorated with encaustic painting.
An écuelle is a French word that refers to a shallow dish or bowl, typically made of metal or ceramic, and used for serving food. Écuelle is also the French word for a small, shallow saucer used for serving soup. In English, an écuelle might be referred to as a soup plate or a soup saucer...
Category
1780s English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Crystal Vase, Bohemia, 1950's
By Bohemia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of lead crystal, glass
Labeled
Good original condition.
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique Dutch Delft Charger 18th Century Polychrome Colors Circa 1770
Located in Katonah, NY
Chinoiserie blue water in the foreground
This Dutch Delft charger features a hand painted garden scene with large bright yellow flowers, green leaves, small iron red plum blossom f...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Delft
Vintage 'Space Age' Set Opaline Florence Vase, Empoli, 1955
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage opaline from Florence.
This is a rare color and size, a must have for any collector.
Looks simply stunning.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty!
With best wishes, Geert
?Early Bird Gallery...
Category
1950s Italian Space Age Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Set of Three 18th Century Large Italian Majolica Plaques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three large Italian Majolica plaques. Each of them painted with a different scenery. Italy, 18th century.
Dimensions:
Plaque with grouping Il...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Wedding Plate in cremware, Wedgwood C1786
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A creamware plate, with transfer printed decoration. From a service probably ordered to commemorate the wedding of John Peter and Ann Du Port, of Guernsey.
The plate is of plain cre...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware
Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Lidded Ceramic Bowl
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Emilio Pucci for Rosenthal Ceramic Lidded Box. Beautiful Colors, vibrant and unique.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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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