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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 18th Century
Pair Sheffield Silver Plate Wine Coasters 19th Century English
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair 19th century Sheffield wine coasters. Need polishing.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare 19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Plate.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service Eighty Four Pieces, Pattern #3504
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode New Stone China Dinner Service- Eighty Four Pieces,
Pattern #3504,
Circa 1820
The service is decorated in an Imari pattern in iron red light and...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardiniere Signed Henriot Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or table with this colorful antique faience jardiniere. Crafted in Brittany, France, circa 1880, the oval planter features crown shaped scalloped edges and is dress...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Worcester Barr Period Porcelain Coffee Cup in Royal Lily pattern, circa 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hard paste porcelain early Coffee Can or cup with a loop handle, hand decorated in the Royal Lily pattern by Worcester during the Barr p...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Botanical Soup Tureen & Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain European Flower Botanical Soup Tureen & Cover,
Circa 1780
The Chinese Export porcelain tureen and cover are well painted with large European bouquets of ...
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass by Asprey 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite Asprey Victorian sterling silver handled and surrounded magnifying glass with hallmarks for London 1886, and the makers mark of the renowned retailer and silversmith, Asprey.
It is signed Asprey & Son 166 New Bond Street.
There is no mistaking its unique quality and design, which is certain to add a special something to your silver collection.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 22 cm x Width 11 cm x Depth 2 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 1 inch
Asprey International Limited formerly Asprey & Garrard Limited is a United Kingdom-based designer, manufacturer and retailer of jewellery, silverware, home goods, leather goods, timepieces, polo equipment...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Loetz Glass "Titania" Art Nouveau Green Silver Overlay Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Art Nouveau art glass vase, by Loetz the historic glass maker from the municipality of Austria featuring engraved Alvin Sterling
Silver overlay. Overlay in form of op...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Set Of 5 Royal Blue Liqueur Glasses, 1880s, France, Crystal Glass
Located in Greven, DE
A beautiful set of five long-stemmed liqueur glasses made from cut and clear crystal in a deep royal blue colour. The glasses, eventually Bohemian crystal glass, are mouth-blown and feature a beautiful diamond and fan pattern.
In 19th century France, the art of glassmaking experienced a renaissance inspired by the rich history and heritage of ancient techniques. Antique glasses from this era are not only masterpieces of craftsmanship, but also important cultural artefacts that reflect the aesthetics and lifestyle of the time.
Glassmaking in France had a long tradition dating back to Roman times. During the 19th century, French glass art experienced a revival, fuelled by technological advances and a growing demand for ornate objects for the home.
A notable feature of antique glass from the 19th century is its variety of styles and techniques. French glassmakers mastered a wide range of techniques, including blowing, moulding, cutting, engraving and painting glass. These skills were utilised to produce a variety of glassware, from opulent crystal vases to delicate drinking glasses.
Glasses also played an important role in the social and cultural circles of 19th century France. They were often used at festive occasions such as banquets, receptions and balls and were seen as symbols of status and taste. The art of glassmaking became a prestigious craft practised by talented artists and craftsmen.
Today, antique 19th century glassware...
Category
Late 19th Century French Bohemian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Sterling Silver Tiffany Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer this pair of sterling silver candlesticks. Made in England for the world renowned Tiffany and Company in the late nineteenth century. They have that distincti...
Category
1880s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Creil et Montereau Faïence Flora Muguet Lily of the Valley Rimmed Soup Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil et Montereau, a Provencal faïence rimmed soup plate in the Flora Muguet pattern, circa 1840-1876.
Muguet or muguet-du-bois translates fro...
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Faience and Bamboo Coffee Pot Stig Lindberg Gustavsberg 1960s Midcentury Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely pot in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg in the 1960s. The decor is painted by Karin Gustavsson who were one of the painters at Gustavsbergs factory. The pot ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Late 18th Century Pewter Wine Beaker or Cup, Denmark
By Wiggers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish Pewter beaker or cup for wine or beer, Denmark Circa 1790-1810
The cup is marked with a large W on the base.
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Empire Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century oval Majolica cake stand signed Minton.
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 24 Pieces German Meissen Porcelain Dinner Service with Floral Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 24-piece set of German Meissen porcelain service from the 19th century, with floral decor. Born in Eastern Germany during the 19th century, each of this 24 pieces service features a lovely floral décor made of purple, pink, orange or yellow flowers with their green foliage, standing out beautifully on the white porcelain ground. Presenting large plates (9.75" D), small plates (8.5" D), bowls (9" D x 1.75" H) and a crescent dish...
Category
19th Century German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver & Bone Tongs
Located in New York, NY
This unique and highly ornate Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver & Bone Tongs originates from the United States, Circa 1890. The feature a spring mechanism and are rendered in beau...
Category
1890s American Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Amazing Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING an AMAZING, EXTREMELY RARE and EXTENSIVE Early 19C Davenport Longport Imari China Dinner Service from circa 1805-1820.
HIGH REGENCY PERI...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Mahogany Knife Box , George III
Located in Huntington, NY
Mahogany Knife Box , George III with brass hardware fine string inlay with 1 key.
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Chinese Imari Porcelain Plate or Bowl Qing Kangxi Mark & period, Ca 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate or Bowl from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, fully marked to the base with the Kang...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Italian 19th Century Terracotta Passata Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painterly passata bowl from the Puglia region of Italy, 19th century. The large terracotta bowl features a glaze in spongeware effect of bright green over a buttery yellow slip on ...
Category
19th Century Italian Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Eight French Quimper 19th Century HB Manufacture Oyster Plates with Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
Eight French 19th century hand painted faïence oyster plates from Quimper from the HB manufacture presenting a floral décor, priced and sold individually. Born in the exquisite area of southern Brittany during the 19th century, this charming set of oyster plates was produced by the HB manufacture, one of the "faïenceries" of the capital of the ancient Cornouaille. HB, marked on the underside of the plates, stands for the faïenciers La Hubaudière and Bousquet. Adorned with a lovely floral décor painted with the typical blue, green, red and yellow colors, the plates exude an air of joyous air of naiveté typical of the production. With their delicate décor, this set of five 19th century French Quimper oyster...
Category
19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
A large painted Empire, 19th Century serving tray in tin plate
Located in Knivsta, SE
A large and beautiful painted serving tray. Empire, early 19th Century. Made in painted tin plate.
Some minor color loss and wear damages, but overall in good condition in relation...
Category
Early 19th Century European Empire Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Tin
FOUR 17th Century Delft Blue and White Wall Tiles on Frame Set 2, Netherlands
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are Four Delft ceramic wall tiles mounted on a modern wood frame, all with a blue and white hand painted flower pattern, made in the Netherlands during the 17th century, circa ...
Category
Late 17th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Jug with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with two handles, front spout and distressed patina. Created in Southern France during the 19th century, this jug ...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Strasbourg Faience Floral Plate
By Paul Hannong
Located in New York, NY
Strasbourg faience floral plate. Antique faience plate with large floral bouquets and lobed rims with further floral sprays and insects; with blue u...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Orchies Majolica Pig Pitcher
By Orchies
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming French majolica barbotine pig pitcher by Orchies, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This highly collectible pitcher, titled "Cochon au Jambon" (pig with ham), is depict...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique 12 Pc Meissen B-Form Teacups & Saucers Floral Crossed Sword Tea Set B154
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve piece set of antique Meissen China. Porcelain, blue swords marks 1st and 2nd choice, form number B-154, B-form purple with scattered flowe...
Category
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Bow Pair of Porcelain Figures of Liberty & Matrimony, Rococo 1760-1764
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous pair of figures of Liberty and Matrimony made by the Bow Porcelain factory between 1760 and 1764. These figures were a popular pair portraying marriage.
The bow...
Category
1760s English Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Barbotine Majolica Glazed Asparagus Sauce Boat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An interesting and unusual French Majolica barbotine asparagus 'Saucière' on a shaped, attached stand. The body of the 'boat' is formed from a bunch of purple-tipped asparagus spears, swathed in green and mustard yellow leaves, while two delicately bent creamy white spears form the handle. A spray of bright green overlapping leaves ring the pedestal base where the boat meets the stand. The boat is attached to the underplate, which has a border in a creamy yellow basket weave pattern edged by a scalloped turquoise rim. This sauce boat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Pair Of Fine Antique English Georgian Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of knife boxes with bands on the mahogany slanted hinged lids and shaped fronts. The interior with inlaid satinwood star motifs inside the lids, carved slots...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
18th Century Rare Terracotta Hand Carved French Biot Pot
Located in Miami, FL
This fabulous handmade terracotta pot originated in the Provençal town of Biot and was used to store olive oil. In perfect condition, the photos show the pot in sunlight.
These pots ...
Category
1780s French Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Victorian Silver & Glass Hip Flask, Rattan Grip by William Schofield London 1874
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Hip Flask With Woven Rattan Grip.
Flask Has A Gilt Washed Removable Cup To Drink From & A Solid Silver Topped Cork Stopper to Lid
By 19...
Category
19th Century British High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Copeland Antique Treacle Glazed Cadogan Pottery Teapot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good antique Victorian Copeland Cadogan pottery teapot decorated in treacle glazes and dating from around 1870. The teapot stands raised on a narrow o...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
19th Century English Diminutive Parian Bust of Apollo Belvedere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century English diminutive Parian bust of apollo Belvedere, a well executed example, raised on a 3-inch diameter solace base. Unmarked.
Category
Late 19th Century English Classical Roman Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Georgian Locking Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Henry Chawner London 1787
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian engraved sterling silver tea caddy, by Henry Chawner, London, 1787.
Of fluted oval form with bright-cut floral borders with ...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful collection of 102 pieces of transferware dinner service from Paris, France. Stamped on the bottom of each piece is 'Chapelle Paris Medaille 1844, 19 Boult des Italians.
...
Category
19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Plate Vieillard Bordeaux Service Nella
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella.
Naturalist plate with a kingfisher, an insect , water lilies
Category
1890s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large 19th Century Gilt/ Painted Porcelain Pair Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large pair early 19th Century gild hand painted and crafted porcelain covered decorative urns / vases . Each urn features exterior painted scene details with gilt gold side handles. Each signed with pseudo sevres mark...
Category
1810s French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Cherry Tree Species Petrified Wood Cross Cut Slice Specimen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine petrified wood specimen.
Perfect for use on the bar or table as a trivet.
An old collector's record indicates that it is a species of cherry from Mcdermitt, Oregon.
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier North American Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Petrified Wood
French 1850s Majolica Asparagus Plate with Scalloped Edge, Three Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoleon III period majolica asparagus plate from the mid-19th century, with scalloped edge, turquoise and chartreuse style tones. We currently have three plates available, priced and sold individually. Created in France at the beginning of the reign of Emperor Napoleon III, each of these three majolica plates features four asparagus with purple heads, resting on a luscious green leaf. A turquoise scalloped edge surrounds a chartreuse toned wicker style ring. With their elegant decor...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica
Christopher Dresser Old Hall "Indiana" Pitcher Aesthetic Movement
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful example of an English Aesthetic Movement ceramic for Old Hall Earthenware Company Limited, c.1881. A similar 'Indiana' pitcher Illustrated and discussed in "Christopher Dr...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain tea cup and saucer set exemplifies the height of European porcelain craftsmanship. The set is adorned in a deep cobalt blue glaze, co...
Category
19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Small Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Small Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878.
Rare size 7.5 inches.
This 5 well oyster plate is a fine example of the work of George Jones, with a beautiful glaze ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Royal Delft Plate Girl With Pearl Earring Portret Plate Johannes Vermeer
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Royal Delft vintage handpainted Dutch Delftware - earthenware
Style: Baroque, Vintage, Antique, Rustic
Large blue and white cabinet plate - wall plaque
Depicting Girl with the pearl ...
Category
17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Delft
Fine Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Plate
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a plate from china, it has been made late 19th century, very nice colors, green, orange blue. It is a canton plate.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Limoges Porcelain Gold Rimmed Dinner Service 70 pieces, Signed
By Georges Boyer
Located in Miami, FL
A delightful and very good quality 70 piece Limoges porcelain service, signed.
One of Georges Boyer Limoges most popular patterns which feature...
Category
19th Century French Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
19th Century Chinese Porcelain Rose Medallion Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century rose medallion vase with a bulbous center section and a smaller flared out section on the bottom and a larger flared out section on the top The colors are vivid....
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Flowers Plate Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Flowers Plate Circa 1890.
Decorated with pink & purple flowers.
Category
1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Höchst Tin-Glazed Fayence (Faience) Square Scalloped Pottery Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German Fayence scalloped bowl.
Marked for the Höchst Porcelain Manufactory.
With a gold wheel under crown mark.
With a polychrome pa...
Category
19th Century German Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
18th-Century English Pottery Pebbled Pearlware Bough Pots, Wood Family
By Ralph Wood Pottery
Located in Downingtown, PA
The pair of bough pots, attributed to the Ralph Wood Pottery, have a fixed pierced top with a blue band around the upper rim and the front panel wit...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Antique 19th Century French Choisy Le Roi Majolica Swan Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French majolica swan plate by H.B. Boulanger, Choisy le Roi, France, circa 1890. Maker's mark on reverse. It displays beautifully with a graceful swan, soft shades...
Category
19th Century French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Massive Glass Leech Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A bit of science and medical history, this is a 19th century French bowl that would have housed parasitic leeches for use in bloodletting exercises on ailing patients before more app...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Antique Cut Glass Jar
Located in Ipswich, GB
For sale is this mid 19th Century antique cut glass jar with original cut glass lid surmounted by a fluted knop finial having all over etched foliate deco...
Category
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cut Glass
Manifattura San Carlo della Real Fabbrica di Caserta - Serving dish 18th century
By Moustiers
Located in DELFT, NL
Manifattura San Carlo della Real Fabbrica di Caserta - Serving dish in Moustiers style with scalloped edge decorated in ocher and green monochrome with a medallion in the center of t...
Category
18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware, Faience, Maiolica
Early 19th Century George III Knife Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome knife box now outfitted for letters.
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
Five Spode Porcelain Trio's Decorated in Pattern 3614, circa 1822
By Josiah Spode
Located in Exeter, GB
Five wonderful Spode Etruscan shape trios circa 1822. Each cup and saucer is finely decorated in Spode’s pattern 3614 with finely painted English Cabbage roses and embellished with r...
Category
19th Century British Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A very fine Spode porcelain punch bowl in pattern 944 c.1805-1810
By Spode
Located in Exeter, GB
A very fine Spode porcelain punch bowl c.1805-1810. Finely decorated and gilded in a rich pattern number 944.
Condition: Excellent
Category
19th Century British Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Masons Ironstone Jug or Pitcher (B) in Bandana Ptn, Exhibition mark 1851
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare shape jug or pitcher made by Mason's Ironstone pottery in the Bandana pattern and made for the 1851 Exhibition, as supported by the printed mark on the base.
The jug ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ironstone
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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