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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Napoleon III
Crystal Pink Platter by Josef Hospodka, Chribska Sklarna, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pink crystal platter by Josef Hospodka for Chribska Sklarna.
Made in Czech Republic in circa 1960s.
Very good condirion.
Dimensions: height 15 cm / width 42 cm / depth 19 cm
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Glass Green Plate, Poland, 1970s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Green plate produced in Poland in 1970s.
Very good condition.
Dimensions: dia. 32 cm
Category
1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Vase Marked W Germany Label Jasba Ceramic, Excellent Condition
Located in Verviers, BE
These original vintage Jasba vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery.
The bottom are marked the vase series number N 10111 35 Handarbeit.
Straight fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1980s Reed & Barton Embassy Large Silver Serving Tray
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Reed & Barton Embassy Large Silver Plate Serving Tray
Stamped by maker
1.5 h x 12.88 x 12.88
Preowned original unrestored vintage condition.
Refer to all images.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Fat Lava Floor Lamp Orange and Green Drip-Glazes by Walter Gerhards
Located in Verviers, BE
Dramatic fat lava floor lamp in green and orange glazes on a neutral stoneware ground, with a narrow neck, overload base and two bisected handles. ...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
La Borne, Barabara Delfosse
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Barbara Delfosse, famous artist from the renowned place La Borne (France).
Rectangular dish in pyrite stoneware in green tones.
Unique piece in perfect condition.
Dimensions:
L50cm ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sandstone
Green Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning green glass decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers based in the region of Empoli, Italy. Has "Made in Italy" embossed on the base. Wou...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
1950s Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Carafe Thermos Italy
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1950s Aldo Tura Goatskin and Brass Carafe Thermos Pitcher Barware
made in Italy, maker stamped.
11.5 h x 3.75 diameter x 4.5 d
Preowned vintage wear, see all images...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Red, Yellow & Clear Glass Teardrop Tall Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
A wonderful Sommerso red and yellow hand blown Murano glass teardrop large vase. Designed by Flavio Poli and manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1950s.
Amazing teardrop shape...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
1960s Alvino Bagni for Raymor Modernist Colorful Ashtray Italy
By Alvino Bagni, Raymor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Italian Colorful Ashtray
attributed Alvino Bagni for Raymor
Stamped Italy
1.5 h x 7.75 x 7.75
Unrestored original vintage preowned condition
Ashtray has a crack.
Review ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Midcentury ceramic pear shaped ice bucket, France 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Midcentury ceramic pear shaped Ice bucket
France 1960s
Brass, ceramic, glass, metal
h 26 cm - diam. 19 cm
Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal Core Vase , Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert, Sculpted Crystal core Vase , Belgium.
Heavy Val Saint Lambert crystal vase catalogued in the 1950s.
The central amethyst color (a traditional favorite for VSL) h...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 6 Mid-Century Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Fleck Plates
By Schiavon
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Set of 6 Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Millifiori & 24 Karat Gold Flecked Glass Plates are Signed Schiavon and originate from Italy, Circa 1960. Feat...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Murano Vintage Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Ribbed Surface Pattern Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks Italian art glass flower vase. The piece is profusely covered in gold leaf, with ribbed design. Made with very thick glass. Created in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Murano Art Glass Paperweight Yellow Modern Desk Accessory
Located in Miami, FL
A Touch of Venetian Sunshine: Mid-Century Modern Murano Art Glass Paperweight
This captivating Murano art glass paperweight brings a touch of Venetian sunshine to your desk. Hand-b...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modern Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century modern lucite ice bucket, circa 1980s. This piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"D x 8.5"H; a glamorous addition to your MCM bar! #3558
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite
Danish Modern Octagonal Teak & Reversible Color Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern Octagonal Teak & Reversible Color Tray
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood, Teak, Lacquer
Empoli Rossini Blown Glass Decanter with Stopper
By Empoli
Located in Fulton, CA
An ice blue blown glass decanter with stopper by Empoli Glass, Italy. Retains "Empoli" paper label. Measures 19.25 inches hign.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
D. ROUSSEL - Rectangular Solid Silver Tray Circa 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large tray of stylized rectangular shape, scalloped at right angles, the flat outline is formed by a double fillet and bordered by a frieze of ovates. Two side handles are applied wi...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Lalique France, "Clos-Vougeot" Decanter, 1970s
By Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Lalique France "Clos-Vougeot" decanter, France 1970s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions in cm ( H x D ) : 29 x 13
Secure shipping.
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
1960s Wood Teak Tray from Sweden Style Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
1960s Wood Teak Tray from Sweden
.5 h x 14 d x 16.25 d.
Original preowned vintage condition. Repair in one corner
Refer to images.
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Ercole Barovier Toso Murano Gold Flecks Relievi Aurati Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear and gold flecks raised texture Italian art glass bowl. Documented to designer Ercole Barovier for the Barovier e Toso company, circa 1940. C...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
Iconic 50s Ice Bucket by Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel - Vintage Italian Charm
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Dive into the retro charm of the Fifties with this iconic Ettore Sottsass‘ 50s Ice Bucket produced by Rinnovel. Crafted from anodized aluminum in a delightful shade of pink, this vin...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century French Vallauris Majolica Oyster Plate, 9 Available
Located in Pearland, TX
Beautiful French Vallauris majolica oyster plate in lovely shades of speckled lilac, teal, and brown. Priced individually, 9 available.
DIMENSIONS
9.75ʺW × 1.12ʺD × 9.75ʺH
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Midcentury Modern Abstract Lava Glaze Ashtray By Raymor
By Raymor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Italian, midcentury modern, art pottery ashtray by Raymor features a painted, multicolor, abstract fruit arrangement. The tray has a lava glaze technique which gives the surfa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Four Hard to Find Cera Glassware "Golden Dragon" Large Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four Large size vintage rocks glasses by Cera with a Golden Dragon chasing the "Pearl of Wisdom" on a textured frosted ground within borders of orange and gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Green glass sugar bowl, Poland, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Green glass sugar bowl, Poland, 1960s.
Dimensions: height 13 cm / diameter 16 cm
Category
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Ginger Jar, English, Ceramic, Decorative Spice Urn, Art Deco, Circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ginger jar. An English, ceramic decorative spice urn, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.
Appealing example of the Mandalay pattern, with good proportion...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Restaurantware Ombre Green Dinner Plates - Shenango China
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
We love restaurantware. So when we are out scouting, and we find a piece, we always grab it! This set of dinnerplates by Shenango are in the most beautiful ombre green around the edg...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Pepper Mill by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Early teak and cane/bamboo pepper mill by Jens Quistgaard. Metal grinding mechanisms produced by Peugeot Freres. The mill was produced by Dansk in Denmark. Marked DANMARK.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cane, Teak
Set Six Novelty Solid / Sterling Silver Golf Club Cocktail Sticks
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful set of six solid silver golf club cocktail sticks; each fully hallmarked. One is hallmarked for Birmingham 1950 and the other five hallmarked Birmingham 1953 together wi...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
MCM Lucite Cube Form Covered Ice Bucket in the Manner of Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-Century Modern cube form ice bucket attributed to Jet Set designer Alessandro Albrizzi having a spherical interior space enclosed by a swivel mounted lid and finished on the exte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite
Set of Eight MCM Fred Press "Lime" Highball Glasses with Gold-tone Wire Caddy
By Fred Press
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage set of 8 Fred Press glasses with translucent green lime slices embellished with raised beads of clear frosted edges resembling water beads and bubbles, together with a rectan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Los Castillo Style Near Pair of Mid Century Silver Plate Pitchers with Parrots
By Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout near pair of pitchers hand crafted in hammered copper under silver plate in modern form featuring stone clad stylized parrots as handles. Stamped Mexico on the bottoms.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Kaj Franck Blown Glass Cocktail Nuutajarvi Penguin Party Set
By Kaj Franck
Located in Frederick, MD
This set of glassware in its original box is an extremely rare find. Hand crafted by famed Scandinavian glass artist Kaj Franck, this set includes the pitcher and 10 hand blown glass...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Silver Flecks Orange Glass Duck Figure, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Small hand blown Murano glass open wings duck / bird figurine with silver flecks. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy 1950s.
Cute open wings st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
1950's Arnold Zahner Ceramic Apero Bowl, Rheinfelden, Switzerland
Located in Bern, CH
Decorative ceramic Apero bowl produced by Swiss ceramists, Arnold Zahner for Rheinfelden Keramik, Switzerland in the late 1950's. Features a leaf pattern with a green and brown glaze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Cigar Ashtray, circa 1965
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cigar Ashtray attributed to Bitossi
marked Italy on the bottom, circa 1965
great color, glaze and patina
some loss of glaze through out which just more Bohemiam character
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
Small French Majolica Fish Platter Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1960's French Glass Dove Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
1960's French clear glass dove ashtray, with holders at tail end.
Graceful piece to display as art glass when not in use.
Measures 8" length x 3" width x 3.5" height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Mid-Century Inlaid "Roadrunner" Tray by Couroc California
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful super cool inlaid "Roadrunner" tray handcrafted by Couroc California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.75"D x .5"H. #3584
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Resin, Wood
Vintage French Vallauris Signed Large Ceramic Leaf Tray 1950s
By Vallauris, Luc Vallauris
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Step into the timeless elegance of mid-century France with this exquisite vintage French Vallauris signed Fat Lava large ceramic leaf sculpture-tray, a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Vintage Transparent Artistic Glass Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
VASE “SCARF”
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 4 Hard to Find Cera Glassware "Golden Dragon" Large Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four Large size vintage rocks glasses by Cera with a Golden Dragon chasing the "Pearl of Wisdom" on a textured frosted ground within borders of orange and gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass White and Blue Vase, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
VASE “SCARF”
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage Capodimonte Porcelain Decorative Item by Ginori, Rococo Style, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s.
These two 18th century figures are made in Capodimonte porcelain.
This statue might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A Gucci bottle opener Fishin silver-plated metal Italy 1970
By Gucci
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A Gucci bottle opener in silver-plated metal, articulated and shaped like a fish. Made in Italy around 1970, it embodies a remarkable level of craftsmanship, with meticulous details ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Royal Bavaria white porcelain vase with relief decorative pattern, collectible
Located in Milano, IT
White Porcelain Vase - Fine Ceramic Vase - Decorative Handmade Vase
Nice vintage vase in white porcelain, hand-made and signed "Royal Porzelan Bavaria" under the base. It has a fine...
Category
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of 4 Hard to Find Cera Glassware "Golden Dragon" Rocks Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Four vintage rocks glasses by Cera with a Golden Dragon chasing the "Pearl of Wisdom" on a textured frosted ground within borders of orange and gold.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 Ceramic English Earthenware Tea Plates in Focus Pattern by Midwinter
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 English earthenware tea plates with printed overglaze decoration in the 'Focus' pattern. Made by W. R. Midwinter Ltd., Burslem, England, 1964.
The broad rims are decorated ...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Ceramic Jug Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, Italy, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic jug vase designed by Roberto Rigon and produced by Bertoncello, Italy, 1970's. Ceramic in matte white grainy glaze.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, Italy, 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceramic vase designed by Roberto Rigon and produced by Bertoncello, Italy, 1970's. Ceramic in matte white grainy glaze.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 8 Vintage Aperitif Glasses, English, Twist Stem, Spirits, Wine Glass
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 8 vintage aperitif glasses. An English, twist stem spirit or wine glass, dating to the late 20th century.
Pour an aperitif in these delightful glasses, ideal as a c...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Italian Brushed Stainless Steel "Apple" Centerpiece Jar Morinox, 1970s
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Elevate your table setting with this striking 70s Design Centerpiece crafted by Morinox in Italy. Reminiscent of the iconic creations by Lino Sabatini for Fleuron and Christofle, thi...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Vintage Artistic Glass White and Blue Vase Bowl, Europe, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
VASE “SCARF”
Author: Decorative Glassworks "Makora", Krosno
Year of creation: 2nd half 20th century
Information: laminated glass, hand-formed, mass decoration with a crack motif. h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Tommi Parzinger Brass Ice Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger modernist brass ice bucket featuring a mercury glass liner and a finial top on lid. Professionally polished and lacquered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Retro "Bamboo" Motif High-Ball Cocktail Glasses by Culver LTD
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four retro "Bamboo" motif high-ball cocktail glasses by Culver LTD, circa 1970s. The glasses are in good condition with no cracks or chips; the graphics are crisp. Each glass...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay.
William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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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