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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Hollywood Regency
Style: Napoleon III
Aldo Tura Huge Green Goatskin Champagne Cooler Italy 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Huge Aldo Tura green parchment champagne, wine cooler or ice bucket with a brass inlay. This particular cooler was executed in the 1960s and is in excellent vintage condition. Along...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large KPM Porcelain Covered Pots, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of large KPM Porcelain covered pots, 19th Century. Large 19th century covered pots in Berlin porcelain, KPM, Napoleon III period. Dimensions: h: 28.5c...
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19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Gilded Bronze and Quartz Table Centerpiece by Claude Victor Boeltz France
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice sculptural Claude Victor Boeltz table centerpiece, circa 1980, France. Gold-plated bronze and white quartz. Dimensions: 38 cm W, 20 cm H, 30 cm D. Good original condition. All p...
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1980s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Quartz, Bronze

Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Boulle Napoleonic Tantalus Bar Cabinet, 19th Century Very nice and decorative Boulle Tantalus Cabinet. Elaborately crafted cabinet with the so...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Rare Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Pipe Bar Cart 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Aldo Tura bar cart in form of a pipe, lacquered in red goatskin with golden brass applications and a huge container as champagne or wine cooler. Following the idea of Rene Magritte....
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Iron

Beautiful Glass Bowl, Candy or Cake Bowl with 24k Gold Rim, Moser Glass Carlsbad
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand blown lidded glass bowl, a colorless thick glass, with a lid. stylized floral engraving and relief decoration, 24 karat gold-colored painted. A nice addition to any ta...
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1970s Czech Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany and Bronze Inlay Liquor Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Create an elegant bar area with this complete antique "Cave à Liqueur"! Created in France, circa 1870, the mahogany Tantalus features a complete set of 13 cut glass cordials...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Green Bohemian Crystal bottle, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Green Bohemian Crystal bottle, 19th Century" 19th century Napoleon III period bottle in cut and gilded Bohemian crystal, restoration to the stopper. h...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Hollywood regency golden Ice Bucket, Italy, ca. 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency Golden Ice Bucket Italy, 1970s H 23 x 18.5 x 18.5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Table Box Enamel on guillochè with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle S
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterlin silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure gold on the upper circle, fine fired enamelled miniature with hand-painted floral i...
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1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Pair Miya Japan Porcelain Sushi Serving Plates Trays Green Beige Bamboo Décor
Located in Miami, FL
Miya Japan Pair of Porcelain Serving Trays or rectangle Plates for Sushi. Made in Japan circa 1980 and have a hand painted Bamboo Décor and framed in f...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Verdigris Mid-Century Shang Dynasty Style Ice Bucket with Asian Motif
Located in Lomita, CA
The shape and color of this verdigris ice bucket that appears to be carved stone is stunning. It has a story, in that it is from a collection of barware that is based on artifacts from the Shiang Dynasty--the earliest dynasty of traditional Chinese history. The barware set was produced in Taiwan and this ice bucket was one of the pieces in the set. The verdigris is a nod to bronze artifacts...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stone

Lalique France "Coppelia" Oval Lidded Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lalique France Coppelia pattern oval lidded box with metal mounts and hinge, moulded in relief with chains of roses tumbling down the sides. The lid slightly domed, marked on verso a...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Teapot in Paris Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Teapot in Paris porcelain, 19th century". Large Teapot, richly decorated with gilding and bouquets of flowers, Paris porcelain, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Measures: H: 2...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Hollywood regency brass ashtray / vide poche, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency brass ashtray / vide poche Italy 1970s brass 3.5 x 19 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality Silver Plated Copper Food Dome and Meat Platter
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Oval Serving Dome by Elkington. With gadrooned middle band, incised crown motif and top loop handle. Along with an oval paw footed deep meat platter. Dome dimensions are gi...
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Late 19th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper, Silver Plate

Hollywood regency brass ashtray / vide poche, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency brass ashtray / vide poche Italy 1970s brass H 3.5 cm - 19 x 19 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Rare Old Egg Display, Maison Christofle, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Sublime and rare antique egg display, Napoleon III, in silver metal, from the prestigious Maison Christofle, round in shape and resting on 3 claw feet, fitted with a plug. In perfec...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Gucci Vintage Porcelain Plates 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage porcelain plates holder with five porcelain plates. Made in brass in silver plated metal signed with Gucci. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Vintage Gold Leaf Glass Dish 1960's Georges Briard Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard style gold leaf glass appetizers plate. The square shaped canape hors d'oeuvre plate with subtle flared flanged edges was made in the 1960's . Square Mid Century Modern transparent clear glass featuring beautiful floral pattern design details in a gorgeous metallic gold leaf finish. Square small glass serving dish, retro 60s party...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Hollywood regency great bamboo tray, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency great bamboo tray Italy 1970s H 7.5 cm 62.5 x 43 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century Napoleon III Crystal Liqueur Cabinet ‘Cave À Liqueur’
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A French "Cave à Liqueur" liqueur cabinet with antique crystal carafes and glasses. The cabinet contains four crystal carafes and ten glasses,...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Zinc

Haviland & Co. Limoges French Porcelain Salad Bowl with Tray
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We would like to inform you that the object, described below, was part of a complete service that we have divided and we offer the loose sale of the individual pieces. Elegant Limoges white porcelain salad bowl...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Set of 6 Dessert Wine Glasses Gold Crystal Stemware Josephinenhuette Moser
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Gorgeous 20th century handcrafted faceted crystal glass set with 24-carat gold rim made by Josephinenhütte Moser circa 1960-1970 and very in the style of the exclusive French company Baccarat or Saint Louis thistle...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

6 Bernardaud France Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Espresso Orange Monkey Cup & Saucer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant. Set of 6 Le Cirque Custom Bernardaud Limoges espresso...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of crystal pineapple holders, 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of crystal pineapple holders, 19th century Pair of Bohemian crystal pineapple holders with red and white overlay and large crystal pendants, 19t...
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1860s European Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Rattan and Brass Basket, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice centerpiece or basket in rattan and brass made in italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, inspired by the drawings of gabriella crespi. Beautiful d...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Porcelain De Paris Napoleon III Style Pair of Shaped Vases Hand Decorated
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Part...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French 'Sevres' Porcelain Box
Located in Newark, England
A large sized ‘Sevres‘ porcelain box. The box decorated with a base of cobalt blue with gild scrollwork decoration throughout. The lid featuring a large painted panel with a classica...
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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

1870s French Glazed 'Cave à Liqueurs' or Liquor Cellar
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite French 'Cave à Liqueur', tantalus, or liqueur cellar, in delicate wood veneer and boule marquetry, with fitted interior and gilded cut glass decanters and glasses...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

19th Century French Wooden Liquor Cabinet Napoleon III with Crystal Interior
Located in Sofia, BG
An wooden ebonised and hand-painted liquor cabinet in Napoleon III style with brass inlay. Exterior opens in three directions to elegantly reveal a crystal service surrounded by poli...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rosewood

Beautiful Limoges Porcelain Mug by Jean Pouyat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Beautiful Limoges Porcelain mug by Jean Pouyat" Beautiful Limoges porcelain cup, by Jean Pouyat, Napoleon III period, XIXth Century Measures: D: 1...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Silverplate Champagne Stand with Carlyle Hotel Logo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Manufactured by wear bright for New York City’s Iconic Carlyle Hotel. The top cup with a tiered ribbed base and the Carlyle monogram “C.” The fluted column support on a tiered circul...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Exceptional Strawberry Dish with its 4 Bohemian Crystal cups" Strawberry set with its sugar bowl, cream jug and 4 bowls in enameled Bohemian crystal, 19th century, Napoleon III per...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Rattan and Brass Underwear, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice rattan and brass trivia made in italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, inspired by the drawings of gabriella crespi. Beautiful decorative object t...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

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

1970s Vintage Mid-Century Italian Bamboo and Rattan Serving Tray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large midcentury Hollywood Regency drinks tray, Stand, holder or serving platter made in Italy, circa 1970s. Made of bamboo and weaved / woven rattan with a polished brass rim detail...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Napoleonic Tantalus Liquor Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Presenting an exquisite antique French Tantalus liquor cabinet that transports you back to the elegance of the mid to late 1800s. This remarkab...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Travel Photo Frame Fire Enamel Stripes Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular travel photo frame with hinged booklet for 2 photos in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measureme...
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1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Valenti Ash Collection, Copper and Brass, Spain, 1980
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and large ash collection from the valenti house, designated and produced in spain in the 1970s. Copper and brass ash collection, consisting of...
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1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Haviland & Co. Limoges French Gravy Boat in White Porcelain and Gold Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We would like to inform you that the object, described below, was part of a complete service that we have divided and we offer the loose sale of the individual pieces. Elegant gravy boat with a lid and plate made of white Limoges...
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Small Le Cirque New York Cafe Filter Porcelain Coffee Pot, Made in Italy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries...
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Rope & Tassel Framed Mirrored Tray c. 1965
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Timelessly elegant gilt rope and tassel Italian Tray with a mirrored base circa 1960s. Original velvet backing. Whether for you to enjoy or as ...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Ramekin Enamelled by David Marshall, 1980, Spain
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb brutalist ramekin designed and made by the artist david marshall in the 80s, spain. Ramekin of large size, structure in aluminum and blue enamel. Unique design object th...
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1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

6 Green Le Cirque N.Y. Branded Bernardaud Tea Cups & Saucer with Monkeys
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant. Bernardaud custom porcelain tea cup with saucer having monkeys picking fruit for Le Cirque Restaurants...
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

David Lange Wine Rack Hollywood Regency, 1970s, France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Lucite and Brass Wine rack. Hollywood Regency style. Fits 12 bottles. Good condition. Good quality piece. Design David Lange 1970s France.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lucite

Hollywood Regency Ballet Pink Pleated Rectangular Placemats, Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful set of 6 Hollywood Regency style pink placemats. The center of each placemat features a pleated finish, with a solid matching pink border. D...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Fabric

Cream Ceramic Swan Salt Wells, Set of 2 Lenox
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of porcelain swan salt wells by Lenox. Dimensions: 2.5" deep 1.5" wide 2" tall.
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Ashtray by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Sommerso Glass, Murano, Italy, 1960
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb ashtray by flavio poli for seguso, designed and produced in italy in the 1960s. This murano glass ashtray was hand-cut from the so-called "sommerso" technique of the italia...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Amethyst Ashtray Medium Size from Africa, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This item is a special one by the shape witch is well balanced, and the shine of the stone. This an Amethyst astray or Vide-poche from africa, circa 1960. The color is purple.
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1960s African Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Amethyst

Large Italian Florentine Gilded Gilt Wood Serving Tray Toleware Tole, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1960s Italian giltwood serving tray. Minor patina and paint lost gives this piece a classy statement. A nice addition to any table or room.
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Silver Plated Metal Tray and 19th Century Antique Mercury Mirror
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal tray and 19th century antique mercury mirror. Centerpiece display, 19th century silver-plated metal tray and 19th century antique mercury mirror. Dimensions...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
This magnificent small bar cabinet was illuminated and mirrored inside with two glass shelves, has four drawers with brass drawer knobs and is in ve...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Opaline Overlay Bottles, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Opaline Overlay bottles, Napoleon III period" Lovely pair of 19th century Napoleon III period flasks in Overlay opaline.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Argentine Silver-Plate and Leather Serving Tray, Plata Lappas, Buenos Aires
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Argentine silver plate and leather serving tray Plata Lappas, Buenos Aires, 20th century the tray with a spot-hammered finish. marked 'Pl...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Midcentury Faux Tortoise Shell and Brass Tray circa 1970 Red and Gold Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Faux tortoise shell and brass tray. It was made in France in the 1970's. Fire-colored, shimmering, resembling tortoiseshell and Gold color. In good condition.
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Carole Stupell Faceted Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in Highland, IN
This large, impressive lucite ice bucket by Carole Stupell has a beautifully engineered lid that swivels open to expose the spherical cavity within the faceted octagonal form. 7.75"...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Lucite

Franco Lapini Huge Caviar Pumpkin Bowl
Located in Munich, DE
Glamorous Italian silver plated caviar bowl with glass inlay made by Franco Lapini Florence in the 1970s. Very authentic impression of a real...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

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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