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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Stunning Red Stoneware Vase attributed to Gunnar Nylund Rörstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning globose vase with a lovely glaze attributed to Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. The vase is not marked except from 3 stars below but it is a Rörstrand vase and it might be desi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Porcelain cups and saucers from Royal Albert
Located in Delft, NL
Porcelain cups and saucers from Royal Albert A set of eleven porcelain cups and saucers made by Royal Albert, England. Royal Albert was founded by Thomas Clark Wild, ca 1894. The Royal Albert is known for its fine quality Bone China, England two small cups and saucers of the "Serena" model from before 1977 two cups and saucers, large and small, model Chelsea Bird 1950s-70s small cup and saucer model "Sweet Violets" 1960s-70s two cups and saucers small and large from the "Moss Rose" model before the 1960s-70s small cup and saucer, Model Blue Blossom, 1988 large cup and saucer model "Lady...
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Mid-20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Victorian French Angel Water Font
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely and large Victorian French Angel holy water font in bisque with glazed calm shell. Beautifully detailed hand painted decoration throughout. 1900 Fr...
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Fazio
By Antoine Fazio
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Rectangular decorative ceramic dish from Vallauris in the south of France, signed by Antoine Fazio in the 1960s. Fish decoration with red ochre and green dots around the entire rim. ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Rene Lalique Original Art Deco Archer Car Mascot
Located in Northampton, GB
Kneeling Archer Circa 1926 From our Lalique collection, we are thrilled to offer this original Rene Lalique Archer Car Mascot. The Mascot from the original series by Rene Lalique mo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Set of Six Baccarat “Harmonie” Crystal Tumblers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite set of six crystal tumblers is from the iconic “Harmonie” collection by Baccarat, one of the most prestigious French crystal manufacturers. Each glass is signed “Baccarat France” on the base, confirming its authenticity and heritage. The “Harmonie” line is celebrated for its timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. These tumblers feature a clean, cylindrical silhouette adorned with deep vertical cuts that catch and reflect the light beautifully. The weighted base is intricately cut in a crosshatch pattern, adding balance, sparkle, and a luxurious feel in the hand. Both modern and classic, this design complements any style of tableware, from contemporary to traditional. Perfect for serving whiskey, cocktails, or even water in style, these glasses elevate any occasion with their refined brilliance. The exceptional clarity of Baccarat crystal and the precision of the cuts make these pieces both functional and decorative. This matching set is in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks, and showcases the enduring quality of fine French crystal. Whether for everyday indulgence or formal entertaining, these Baccarat tumblers...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Art Deco Tea Set 3-Piece Sterling Silver Fine Quality, Sheffield England 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Sterling Silver, Art Deco period, 3-piece tea set consisting of teapot, milk jug and Sugar Bowl, made by Cooper Brothers...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

French Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with green acanthus leaves, circa 1890.
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1890s French Rococo Revival Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade Brown Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...
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2010s Moroccan Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Clay, Earthenware

Ceramic tile by Gio Ponti for Richard Ginori 1960s with frame
Located in taranto, IT
very rare ceramic tile , produced by Richard Ginori in 1965, designed by Gio Ponti. Published in the most important books concerning postwar Italian Ceramic production, displayed in ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Set of 6 Colored Crystal Glasses, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 6 colored crystal glasses, Italy, 1950s Found in a noble apartment. Intact and in excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Massive Salmon Murano "Bullicante" Blown Glass Vase by Barovier, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible and huge rostrato and "bullicante" mouth-blown crystal Murano glass vase in a charming salmon color made by Ercole Barovier in Italy during the 1950s. In spectacular condi...
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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

Cutlery Set 101 pcs. Calegaro Empire Style Silver 800, Italy, 90s
Located in Palermo, IT
Cutlery set 101 pcs. Calegaro empire style silver 800, Italy, 90s This set is for 12 people and also has cutlery for the fish. Very beautiful and elegant it has its antioxidant cases...
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1990s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Victorian Angel Decorated Gorham Sterling Bowl
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming angel adorned bowl by Gorham Manufacturing Co. circa 1870's-80's, perfect for candy or pot pourri. This bowl was inscribed to Louisa De Hart Phipps who resided in Mo. and ...
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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

A Frank M Whiting silver coaster
Located in London, GB
A large glass and silver wine coaster by Frank M Whiting & co. Minor scratches and patination to the silver otherwise in good original condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Stunning 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

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm hig...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Large Decorative Coil-Built Ceramic Bowl, White with Copper Oxide Wash
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful wabi-sabi coil-built extra-large decorative ceramic bowl, for serving or display. The heavily textured surface is formed and glazed ...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Raku-fired Wabi Sabi Miniature Moon Vase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One-of-a-kind Raku-fired vase. Imperfectly round. Made in our Brooklyn studio then fired in a New Jersey back yard, All dimensions are approximate as each piece is handmade. Slig...
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2010s Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

1970’s French Glasses by Vereco - Set of 8
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of eight French drinking glasses from the 1970’s, made by Vereco. Smoked glass is stepped halfway down making them easily stacked. Marked...
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1970s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Porcelain Themes & Variation Plate, Map Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti Rosenthal Themes & Variations Porcelain Plate with Original Box, Temi E Variazioni, Motiv 31. The Map, 1980s. The Fornasetti porcelain plate from the Themes & Vari...
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1980s German Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Mid Century Murano Glass Pink Small Vase with a Frill, Italy, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A lovely Mid-Century Modern white Glass vase from the 1960s. Original vintage good condition. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Glass

Sterling Silver Cat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing sterling silver full body cat in fine condition.Marked sterling & 925.
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Late 20th Century American Adirondack Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Cat
Sterling Silver Cat
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Antique French Silver Engraved & Cut Crystal Butter Dish 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French silver and cut crystal butter dish with domed lif off lid and stand, circa 1880 in date. The round butter dish features a domed lift-off lid decora...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal, Silver

Vintage Swedish Crystal Decanter from Strömbergshyttan, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Heavy Strömbergshyttan crystal decanter. Crafted of thick Strömbergshyttan crystal with it's characteristic light blue hue. The very one-dimensional looking stopper suggest that Elis...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Isak Isaksson Large Blue Ceramic Vase, Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A large lovely blue vase with a stunning crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 17.5 cm (7") tall and about 16.5 cm (6.6") wide and it is in excellent con...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 6 Doge Wine Chalices
Located in Milan, IT
These elegant wine chalices come in a set of 6 22cl glasses, each in their own unique vivid coloration. Each one is crafted by hand.
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Contemporary Organic Modern Moroccan Handmade White Ceramic Wall Lamp
Located in Marseille, FR
- Handbuilt terracotta ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potte...
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2010s African Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Clay, Earthenware

Mid Century Large Amber Glass Ashtray by Anchor Hocking
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fabulous mid-century amber glass ashtray by Anchor Hocking from their Lido Soreno line, circa the 1960s. It has a great texture and hand feel; this is a wonderful piece of vintage Am...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Alvar Aalto serving platter, oak Serving tray by Alvar Aalto Collection Iittala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A finely crafted oak serving platter featuring the iconic “Savoy” silhouette from a limited Alvar Aalto collection by Iittala, Finland. This piece showcases the essence of Finnish de...
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1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Oak

Antique Spode Porcelain Serving Platter Hand Painted & Gilded Ptn 967 circa 1810
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of an English George III period, porcelain serving platter or large oval dish, made by Spode and hand painted in candlelight Pattern 967, during the early 19t...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Venini, Small Mid Century Murano Handkerchief Glass Vase, Italy, circa 1960's
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century handkerchief glass vase - twisted yellow canes with copper aventurine and white latticino - rare small size - smooth polished base ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass

Cantagalli Italian Majolica Hand Painted Reticulate Edge Floral Plates, set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, a set of six hand painted reticulated earthenware plates, showing the Crowing Rooster mark used in the early 20th Century. Beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Pair Of Cartier Tea Or Coffee Cups Saucers Panther For Limoges Porcelain, France
Located in München, BY
Beautiful set of two Cartier Limoges porcelain cups and saucers in Art Deco style, France 1986. Decorated with black panthers and topiary bushes. Goo...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau 800 Silver Fish Servers Serving Set Fork & Knife Vintage, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Art Nouveau fish servers serving set of a fork & knife, vintage Sweden. These serving pieces as in a rare and antique design. Made of 800 si...
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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Table Bell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage silver table bell. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the clapper. Simply a wonderful Tiffany design! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in ...
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20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Vintage White Metal Swan with Hand Chased Details, U.S.a, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage white metal swan figurine - hand chased details throughout - cast in three pieces (the wings applied to the body) - open cavity - unsigned - U.S.A. (likely) - mid 20th centur...
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Mid-20th Century American Romantic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Set of 6 Tall Flutes, Murano Glass Signed Cenedese in Delicate Aquamarine Glass.
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This is a complete and rare set of six Murano glass flutes, handmade in the 1950s by the renowned glassmaker Amelio Cenedese. Each flute is crafted in a delicate aquamarine tone, si...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Lino Sabattini Style Folded Brushed Steel Modernist Serving Set, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist and sculptural six-piece serving set in the style of Italian designer Lino Sabattini, known for his refined metalwork and innovative tableware. Crafted from brushed steel ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...
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Late 19th Century German Louis XV Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental Silver Wax Seal with Art Nouveau Figure and Landscape, Circa 1900 Stamped . 800 silver with engraved seal "W.G." Dimensions: 2.5" H x 1" W x 0.5" D A finely executed Con...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Metal and Teak Teapot, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Metal and Teak Teapot, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Metal, Teak Color: Brown Styles: Mid-Century Modern Count...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Smoke Set of 2 Champagne Glasses by Joe Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Sophisticated and surprising, this set of two champagne glasses will be an eye-catching addition to a contemporary interior and will captivate the imagination with its unique silhoue...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

5-Piece Toilet Set in 800 Silver, Italy, 1960s, never used
Located in Palermo, IT
5-piece toilet set in 800 silver, Italy, 1960s, never used. Wedding gift from my grandparents. Never used. Purchased in one of the most important jewelers in my city. Regularly stamp...
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1960s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service with Gold Trim
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This 23-piece tea and coffee service by Raynaud & Cie embodies the elegance and artistry for which Limoges porcelain is renowned. Each piece is crafted from fine, translucent porcela...
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20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

19th French Century Signed Samson Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
19th French Century Signed Samson Porcelain Beautiful and rare hand-decorated porcelain bowl from the famous Edmé Samson manufacture (b Paris, 1810; d Paris, 1891). Displays the ori...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Whale Ashtray Walter Bosse Carl Aubock Style- Robert Emig
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage whale ashtray in the style of Walter Bosse - Carl Aubock. Designed by Robert Emig Constructed with metal. Nice character patina. Dimensions: 5 W x 3...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

1960s Hors D'oeuvre in Metal and Ceramic
Located in Palermo, IT
1960s hors d'oeuvre in metal and ceramic. Found in an ancient villa in the Sicilian hinterland. It has five colored ceramic serving plates. The structure is in metal, embellished w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Bloom Set of 12 Dessert Plates
Located in Milan, IT
Every plate from this exquisite set is entirely crafted and painted exclusively by hand in the tradition and quality that have made Paravicini famous all over the world. Made of fine...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Calacatta Marble Oval Tray
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Calacatta Viola Marble Tray. Crafted from exquisite travertine adorned with natural pits, this versatile tray adds a touch of sop...
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2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble

French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot. Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Danish Plywood Coasters
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Beautiful and stylish coasters plus holder, this set was bought in Copenhagen. A coaster has a diameter of 9 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Plywood

Pair of Signed Daum Crystal Christmas Trees – France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful pair of sculptural crystal Christmas trees by Daum, signed Daum Nancy France on the side. These elegant pieces capture the magic of...
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Early 2000s French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

1960s Big Velox Espresso Coffee Machine by P. Malago, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Big Velox Ferrara coffee machine by Paolo Malago in metal and bakelite with cable. Made in Italy. It works very well and it is in excellent condition Dimension: 5,11" x 10,6...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Georg Jensen Pyramid Set of 12 Sterling Silver Charger Plates 600Y
Located in Hellerup, DK
A complete set of twelve Art Deco sterling silver Georg Jensen Pyramid charger plates, design no. 600Y by Harald Nielsen (1930). Each charger features a round, disk-shaped form with ...
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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Signed BVLGARI Sterling Silver Quatrefoil Cup or Bowl with Gilt Interior
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian designer cup. By BVLGARI. In sterling silver with a gilt interior. In a quatrefoil form. Marked to the exterior near the rim. Simply a wonderful cup! Date...
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20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Plates, Piero Fornasetti, Adamo / Adam
Located in Stockholm, SE
12 plates of model Adamo (Adam) designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s. Piero Fornasetti created one set of Adam and one set of Eva containing 12 plates each. These plates are 26 ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually. Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Inspired Squirrel Nut Grinder with Glass Measuring Cup & Hand Crank Tail
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Inspired Squirrel Nut Grinder with Glass Measuring Cup & Hand Crank Tail, circa 2012. Made from stainless steel and glass, this device is designed to grind or chop nuts using...
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21st Century and Contemporary American 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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