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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Empire
Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Rare Cake Server by Chase
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare piece designed by Chase circa 1940's art Deco , solid plated steel with bakelite accents a cake server good condition some worn at the bottom due to age.
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20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Chrome

Gallia Silver Plated Tea or Coffee Service.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gallia silver plated tea or coffee service. Gallia silver plated tea or coffee service, 5 pieces, micro scratches from use, circa 1930, Art Deco. h: 21cm, w: 60cm, d: 40cm
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Art Deco Cocktail Shaker with 6 Martini Glasses by Folke Arström, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Fabulous, silver-plated Art Deco cocktail shaker and six martini glasses. Designed by Folke Arström in Sweden in 1936 and produced for GAB, each piece is stamped. The shaker still re...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Danish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker and Six GAB Martini Glasses
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Danish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker and Six GAB Martini Glasses. A gorgeous bar set comprising a heavy, high-quality Danish silver-plated cocktail shaker and six Martini st...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Art Glass Footed Muller Frères Bowl
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Glass Footed Muller Frères Bowl France, around 1940. It is a BEAUTIFUL centerpiece with a glass base. Signed by Muller Freres Luneville, in yellow and light blue colors (see pho...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child mug in pattern number 17270 from 1908 in Art Deco style with an elegant, geometric design, and with special hand work. It measures 2 2/3'' in heig...
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Royal Copenhagen Pekingese Puppy, Number 448
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Royal Copenhagen Pekingese puppy. Number 448. Measures: Height 14.5 cm. 17 cm. long. Factory first and in excellent condition. Artist Erik Nie...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Art Deco Alpaca Centerpiece with opaline glass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Alpaca Centerpiece with opaline glass vienna around 1920s Only polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Alpaca, Opaline Glass

One-of-a-Kind White Ceramic Vase with Blue Fish Motif by Lachenal and Fevola
Located in Bruxelles, BE
This exceptional ceramic vase, a collaboration between master ceramists Edmond Lachenal and Félix Fevola, is a true testament to their artistic prowess. Crafted from pristine white c...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Art Deco Wilhelm Kåge Gustavsberg Argenta Large Plate, Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful very large and rare Art Deco plate made in Sweden 1930s at Gustavsberg factory, was designed by Wilhelm Kåge. The name Argenta comes from the Latin Argentum and indica...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Noah's Ark Porringer
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver porringer with Noah’s Ark motif. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1926. Bellied bowl and solid shaped handle. On exterior is acid-etched frieze with a lio...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Glass Swimming Mermaids French Dish Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original René Lalique Ondines Opalescent Clear Glass Swimming Mermaids French Dish Plate. Item featured is signed "Lalique," stunning detail throughout, very impressive original Fren...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' & Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Art Deco 'Rock Crystal' and Sterling Owl Salt & Pepper Shakers  Austria, 1929 A rare find to elevate your dining experience with this exquisite pair of Austrian Art...
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Sterling Silver

Original Art Deco Rene Lalique Faucon (Falcon) Car Mascot
Located in Northampton, GB
Original Rene Lalique Car Mascot #1124 Bouchon de Radiateur Faucon From our Rene Lalique collection, we are delighted to offer this stunning French Rene Lalique Falcon...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

12 Steuben Art Deco Jade and Alabaster Water Goblets
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1920s, Steuben, Corning New York. This set of 12 plus a spare (total 13) of Art Deco goblets are sublime examples of early colored Steuben gl...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Italian Futurism Ashtray for La Rinascente by M.G.A, 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian Futurismo Ashtray for the Italian department store La Rinascente by Nikolay Diulgheroff for M.G.A, 1930s
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Haviland Limoges Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Bone China, Art Deco
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Haviland Limoges demitasse cup and saucer set was made for Wright Tindale & Van Roden, high end store in Philadelphia that specialized...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set of 6 Vintage Knife Rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This is a set of six vintage knife rests in silver metal edited by Christofle, Paris. The stands are silver plated over brass and are marked Christofle on the center rod.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate, Brass

Baccarat, France, "Surtout de Table". Eight crystal glass pieces.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Baccarat, France, "Surtout de Table" consisting of eight crystal glass pieces in a ribbed Art Deco design. 1930/40s. In perfect condition. Total circular diameter: 29.0 cm. Sides: Le...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Tetard - 4pc. Original French Art Deco 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + Tray
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, The Birth Place of Art Deco, a Truly Magnificent Original "Gatsby Era" French Art Deco, 4pc. Sterling Silver Tea Set with Silver Plate Serving Tray by One of Franc...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Antique French Empire Paris porcelain serving coffee set - early 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French Paris porcelain (also named "Vieux Paris") coffee set composed of 3 serving pieces : a coffee pot, a sugar pot and a milk jug. Beautiful early 19th century production ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Art Deco Folke Arstrom Swedish Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker 1935
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed in 1935 by Swedish designer Folke Arström for GAB, this iconic Art Deco cocktail shaker showcases perfect functionalist lines and proportions. Made of silver-plated brass, i...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Child Bowl & Underplate with Boys Playing Sports
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child bowl and underplate, showcasing boys playing various sports, and in Art Deco style, with an elegant geometric design. The design is from 1927 (pat...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1926 Covered Vegetable Dish Pair of Bowls Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver covered vegetable dish in pattern number 20682 from 1926 in Art Deco style with an elegant, geometric design and adorned with floral motifs around the rim. It measures 9 1/3'' in diameter by 5'' in height, weighs 37.5 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown. The exquisite Tiffany design of this piece is such that the so-called button...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Charder Art Deco French Overlay Glass Vase
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Charder Overlay Glass Art Deco glass origin France French cameo glass vase. The Vase is one of the glass vases with this strange and charming long, tall neck shape that I have pers...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Cut Glass

Rene Lalique Original Art Deco Opalescent Vitesse Car Mascot
Located in Northampton, GB
Original Car Mascot #1160 From our Rene Lalique collection, we are delighted to offer this stunning Rene Lalique Opalescent Vitesse car mascot also known as the “Goddess of Speed“. Embossed on the base with R. Lalique and the word France alongside the model Number #1160 dated to 1929. This wonderful Opalescent Vitesse Car Mascot was made to sit on a car radiator mount as a luxury ornament in the 1920s by famous glassmaker René Jules Lalique...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Frank Lloyd Wright by TIFFANY Crystal Tumbler Highball Glasses Barware Set of 8
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Very rare to find Tiffany & Co. set of eight exquisite crystal highball drinking glasses inspired by the architectural brilliance of Frank Lloyd Wright (American, 1867 - 1959). Created circa 1986, each glass in this collection bears the signature etching on the underside base, marked "TIFFANY & CO. ©FL WRIGHT...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Art Deco Cut Crystal Decanter by Karl Palda
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Cut Crystal Decanter by Karl Palda This piece, both the shape design and the crystal pattern design are made of geometric shapes, endowed with red and silver circles and lin...
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20th Century Czech Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Group Mazda - Original Mazda lamp - Art Deco - Wood, Copper, Brass France 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
"Lampe Mazda" of 1930s Lamp made by the brand Mazda. Size: 77 cm high. Opaline lamp glass: 26.4 cm in diameter, 22 cm high. In very good, working conditio...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Porcelain Figure Group 'Smeraldina & Truffaldino', Augarten Vienna, Ca. 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
Depiction of a 'gallant couple' in clothing with harlequin decoration, the lady in an elegantly cut dress with hat, looking to the side and offering her hand to the gallant for a kis...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

American Modern Classic Sterling Silver Melon Bowl by Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classic sterling silver melon bowl. Made by Tiffany in New York. Shallow and fluted oval. Pierced and cast end handles with stylized leaves and scrolled vines. Rests on 4 ball...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Golden Dragon Glass Centerpiece or Bowl designed by Josef Inwald, 1930s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a breathtaking Art Deco bowl or large serving plate with 3D Oriental style dragons motif that look they are reaching out of the glass. This beautiful amber glass piece was designed by Josef Inwald for Barolac glass...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

French pink and blue Opaline Vase - Art Deco period - XXth 1920
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Vase on pedestal in pink opal glass. Blue feet. France early 20th century. Art Deco period. Very nice french work. Opaline or opaline glass is a type ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Opaline Glass

Art Deco Chrome & Glass Rotating Tray with Containers, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
Art deco rotating 'Lazy Susan' tray. There are 4 glass containers and one round bowl with a chromed lid in the middle. If you remove all the glass, you can use it as a cake platter. ...
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Chrome

Set of 12 Silver plate Art Deco Christofle Knives Holder, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice set of 12 art deco knife holders in silver metal. This charming knife holder set was designed by Swiss artist Edouard Sandoz for Christofle. Each knife holder is silver p...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Ravinet Denfert - 17pc. Art Deco French 950 Sterling Silver Serving Pieces, MINT
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris the Birth place of Art Deco A Magnificent 17pc. Set of Gatsby Era 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Serving Pieces in Excellent Condition France's Premier Art Deco Silve...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Three Piece Vanity Set - Silver Plate & Crystal - Early 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage three piece crystal and silver plate vanity set - lidded powder bowl - two lidded bottles with stoppers for creams or lotions - machine tooled designs lids - each bottle with...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Art Deco Double Sided Chrome Jigger
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice art deco double sided chrome jigger, circa 1930s. The piece is in good condition and measures 1.5"D x 3.75"H. The jigger has two pours and can be used for both 1oz & 2oz capa...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Chrome

Longwy Cloisonné Ovid Shaped Vase Unique French Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
Longwy Cloisonné Ovid Shaped Vase Unique French Art Deco. Stylized decoration of vertical stripes alternating on two rows of rosettes and triangles enameled yellow, turquoise, and da...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Enamel

A set of Six Rare Canary Yellow Champagne Flutes by Steuben
Located in Nashua, NH
This is a rare and beautiful set of of six champagne flutes in an almost Canary Yellow color and are attributed to the Steuben Glass Company.Steuben Glass was started in England in t...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Jean Puiforcat - Art Deco Cutlery Flatware Set Chantaco Plated Silver 113 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Cutlery Flatware set "Chantaco" made in plated silver by Maison Puiforcat based on a drawing by Jean E. Puiforcat dating from 1924. Set for 12 people - 113 pieces including...
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20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Meissen Figurine Spanish Dancer With Fan And Castanet, by Paul Scheurich, 20th
Located in Vienna, AT
Exceptional Meissen Porcelain Figurine: Dancer in a skirt puffed out around the hips with a tight, strapless and backless top with golden buttons, posing with a fan and castanet, a s...
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1940s German Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Art Deco Orange Tango Glass Set by Michael Powolny for Loetz, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
A collaboration between Austrian sculptor Michael Powolny (1871-1954) and art glass manufacturer Johann Loetz, this stunning vintage art glass set reflects Art Deco designs and perfe...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Art Deco Cocktail Pick Set, 2 Each of 6 Colors, Bakelite and Chrome Apple Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of 12 French, Art Deco cocktail picks (2 each of 6 colors), together with a stand having a red Bakelite and chrome apple on a wood base in front of a perforated metal arch which ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Chrome

Art Deco Machine Age Spun Aluminum Cookie Jar by RJX
Located in San Diego, CA
Super clean art deco / machine gge spun aluminum cookie jar by RJX, circa 1930s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 7"D x 8"H. It has a real sleek look with a b...
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20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Tiffany Hampton Art Deco Sterling Silver Coffee & Tea Set on Tray
Located in New York, NY
Hampton sterling silver coffee and tea set on tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1930. This set comprises 7 pieces: Hot water kettle on stand, coffeepot, teapot, creamer, su...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Rare Deco Nude Farberware Shot Glass Server Set
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Deco Nude Chase Shot Glass Server Set . Perfect for that barware collector. Great for entertaining.
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Chrome

Jean-Émile PUIFORCAT (1897-1945) A Silver Art Deco Entree Dish & Cover
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Amazing and rare Jean-Émile PUIFORCAT (1897-1945) Art Deco Entree dish in silver, hollow rectangular body decorated with geometric crosses in the corners - Signature of a stamp "Jean...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Engraved Hampton Sterling Silver Art Deco Coffee & Tea Set on Tray
Located in New York, NY
Engraved Hampton sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. This set comprises 8 pieces: Hot water kettle on stand, coffeepot, teapot, hot milk p...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Revival Translucent Crystal Centerbowl w/ Fish Motif by Lalique
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Deco revival center bowl was created by Lalique- one of France's most celebrated makers of crystal and luxury home goods since 1888...
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1970s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

"Phoenix, " Brilliantly Glazed Art Deco Lamp Base by Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly glazed in tones of crimson, silver and white, this very fine lamp base was created by Waylande Gregory, the renowned WPA sculptor and innovative ceramicist. Prodigious ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Fine Baccarat Crystal Harcourt Serving Piece
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful, luxurious Baccarat Harcourt serving piece makes a perfect gift and an elegant addition to any dining table. It is an ideal vessel for caviar at an intimate dinner, wo...
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20th Century French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Brown Ceramic Ashtray Wrapped in Saddle Leather
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage brown ceramic cigar or pipe ashtray wrapped in saddle leather with contrast stitching and brass fleur de lys decor. Perfect saddle leather ashtray catchall vide poche or just use it as a great sculptural decorative piece dish. Dimensions of ashtray - 5" D x 2.5" H. Circa 1950s. Cigar ashtray, Pipe ashtray. French Art Deco modernist style surrounded with a brown leather strap with contrast saddle stitch. The leather is piqué sellier, this famous way that use Hermes...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Leather

Porcelaine de Paris - Ajour Centerpiece Coupe
Located in DELFT, NL
Gilt Porcelaine de Paris Openwork Coupe Centerpiece to be placed centrally on the table, for fruit or flowers. Empire Style. French, 19th century center basket, rond form with reticu...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

French Art Deco Ceramic Fox by Gustave Gillot for Odyv, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic fox sculpture by Gustave Gillot (1888-1965) for Berlot-Mussier (Vierzon, 1929-1939), France, 1930s. Illustration of the fable "The Fox and the Grape" by Jean ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Goldscheider Vienna Striding Lady With Cape And Muff, by Josef Lorenzl, ca 1934
Located in Vienna, AT
Very Rare Goldscheider Ceramic Figurine of the 1930s: Young pretty lady with short hair and a red hat, a beige colored cape with wide puffed sleeves and a long, tight skirt with a la...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Art Deco "Push / Pull" Commercial Door Handles
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco "Push / Pull" commercial door handles, circa 1940s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 3.5"W x 4.75"D x 17". would look fantastic on a clear glass door! #34...
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20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Art Deco "Bar Caddy" Double Sided Jigger, Opener and Ice Hammer by Chase Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool art deco "Bar Caddy" double sided jigger, opener and ice hammer by Chase Co., circa 1930s. This unique tool is in good vintage condition with expected dings and scratches ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

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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