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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949. This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sculpture Stacking Ashtrays 1950s Austrian
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ashtray in painted metal, with a green and gold patina. The artist is Walter bosse, and this model is the luxury one. Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sc...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Crystal Glass Decanter Bottle, vintage Germany 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing mid century large crystal decanter with stopper. The decanter is of great quality, and has an exquisite elegant design. It is hand-made of thick crystal (mouth-blown and hand...
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1950s German Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

English Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Pinch Neck Decanter, London, 1906
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Sterling Silver & Cut Crystal Pinch Neck Decanter, London, 1906 An elegant Edwardian decanter combining the brilliance of deeply hand-cut lead crystal with the refinement of...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Pair Italian White Blanc De Chine Creamware Fruit Topiary Centerpieces, c. 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed ceramic handmade fruit topiary centerpieces in pedestal baskets. One topiary marked "Made in Italy" on reverse....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Materia Set of 6 Round Aquamarine Charger Plates
Located in Milan, IT
The perfect imperfections of raw matter ("materia" in Italian) inspired the delicately irregular design of the six charger plates making up this vibrant ceramic...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Plate Grapes Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica plate grapes Salins, circa 1890.
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1890s French Country Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Massive English 19th Century Blue Willow Platter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning large blue willow platter from 19th century England. Made there, circa 1840, this beautiful blue and white piece will wow your guests as an object of art, or used as a serving dish for special occasions. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the ancient Chinese love...
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19th Century English Other Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Smoke Set of 2 Wine Glasses by Joe Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Displayed on a modern table, either in multiples as an accent or along with the other set in the same Smoke Collection, this set of two wine glasses is sure to make a statement in a refined home. The unique design was created by Joe Colombo in 1963 and is still a fresh and unexpected look that harmoniously combines a linear bowl...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

New Moon Ceramic Vase by MONDAYS (Larger)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered in a matte black glaze with layers of glossy and crawling black glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our Broo...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Flavio Poli Seguso Murano Sommerso Green Yellow Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte green and yellow Murano glass Sommerso geode bowl, Italy, 1950s. This geode square shaped hand blown glass bowl is made of gre...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Cristalleries De Lorraine 6 Colored Wine Glasses Around 1940
Located in NANTES, FR
Set of six hand-cut crystal wine glasses all in a different color and in perfect condition with the Lorraine crystal stamps under the foot. although l...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Ada 06 Set of 6 Liqueur Glasses
Located in Milan, IT
Vibrantly and elegantly colored, this set of six spirit glasses will be a stunning addition to both traditional and modern homes, infusing a dining table with subtle sophistication. ...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Il Viaggio di Nettuno Set of 4 Coasters by Luke Edward Hall
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Luke Edward Hall’s love of Greco-Roman mythology, this set of four bold multicoloured coasters is made of pure porcelain and decorated by hand. Each coasters' diameter measures 10 cm. With Il Viaggio di Nettuno...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Purple Agate Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) purple amethyst hue agate cocktail, Champagne, or any drink coasters. A great addition to any bar, bar cart, or entertaining area, etc. And a necessity fo...
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Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Agate

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

Materials

Aluminum

Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dish...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Ernestine Mini Martini Glasses - Set of 4 - Czech Glassware by fferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
ERNESTINE MINI MARTINI COLLECTION - Set of 4 Inspired by the iconic Martini Glass, first introduced at the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in ...
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2010s Czech Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Champagne Bucket alpaca silvered around, 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket alpaca silvered around, 1920s Only Polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Alpaca

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Charles CHRISTOFLE Napoleon III Silverplate Bronze Centerpiece, 1856
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Napoleon III silverplate bronze centerpiece, 1856 by Charles CHRISTOFLE, France, 1856. Silverplate bronze and frosted crystal. Height: 7.7"(19.5cm), Width: 18.1"(46cm), Depth: 11"(28...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Glass Champagne Cooler made in Empoli during 1960s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A rare and elegant Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Glass Champagne Cooler, mounth-blown in Empoli, Italy during the 1960s for ”Dior Home Collection” with a exclusive tortoiseshell color...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Large Antique 19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Blue & White Dragon Plate
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely large 10" antique 19th Century Chinese plate with a hand painted fire breathing dragon and decorative border in cobalt blue and wh...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Masons Ironstone Large Platter in Table & Flowerpot Pattern, circa 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and Flowerpot gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The p...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ironstone

Mid-20th Century Italian Telescopic Trivet with Ginkgo Leaf Motif
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Refined Italian telescopic trivet from the mid-20th century, crafted in metal and adorned with a stylized ginkgo leaf motif. Often mistaken for bamboo due to its segmented structure,...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Anatomica, Porcelain Hand with Old School Tattoo Decoration by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le mani in porcellana della collezione Anatomica, creata da Vito Nesta per il suo brand Grand Tour, sono un oggetto di design intramontabile e di grande valore decorativo. La produzione di queste porcellane è affidata a Fratelli Majello che dal 1867 sono maestri delle lavorazioni di Capodimonte. Ogni mano è decorata con estro e fantasia, ben 20 decori sono infatti disponibili, avendo la possibilità di integrarsi alla perfezione in qualsiasi ambiente, che sia una camera da letto, un mobile ingresso...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Zodiaco Dinner Plate
Located in Milan, IT
This superb ceramic plate is part of the Zodiaco collection introduced at the Milan Furniture Fair 2017. The center of this dish is adorned with a blue circle enclosing the earth and...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Orrefors Peak Highball 4-Pack
Located in Wilkes Barre, PA
Peak Highball from Orrefors, which holds 12.5 oz, is an ideal bar glass for long drinks. The motif on the glass is inspired by the majestic mountain peaks from the northern regions of Scandinavia. Designed by Martti Rytkönen.
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2010s German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique French Silver Plated Condiment Set
Located in London, GB
Antique French silver plated serving condiment set. There is an ornate centre handle with two engraved condiment holders standing on feet. The glass bottles are shaped to fit the holders. Measuring width 16.5cm / 6.5 inches, height 24.8 cm / 9.7 inches, and depth 6.9 cm / 2.7 inches. The stoppers are not the originals, and are not matching. There is a bit of damage to the bottom of the handle, and a slight dent to one of the condiment holders. We have not cleaned inside the bottles. The silver plating has age related patina, we have given it just a light clean. This lovely French antique condiment...
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Early 20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Magnum Wine Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Located in Accord, NY
The Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Magnum Wine Decanter was designed in collaboration with Laureen Barber and Philippe Gouze for Dan Barber's Michelin Aw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Smart Handled Drinks Tray by J B Chatterley & Sons c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A grand large Art Deco silver plated tray, lovely quality to be expected by the well renowned silversmith J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd. Just back from our silversmith's workshop where...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Bareuther Bavaria Coffee Service, made in Germany, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Bareuther Bavaria coffee service, made in Germany, 1980s Consisting of 12 cups and saucers, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl. Never used. The measur...
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1980s German Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, signatures, very good original very good vintage condition. No damages. Leopard was produced in 1960s in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver Plate & Cut Glass Honey Jar on Stand 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is gorgeous Antique silver plated and cut glass honey jar on stand, dating from the early 20th Century. The decorative glass jar is in the shape of a beehive and the silver pla...
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Early 20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

8 St. Louis Cut Crystal Florence Pattern Cut to Clear Gemstone Goblets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
8 St. Louis Cut Crystal Florence Pattern Cut to Clear Gemstone Goblets Belgium, Circa 1970s This exquisite set of eight St. Louis-style cut crystal goblets, made in Belgium circa the 1970s, showcases the brilliance of the Florence pattern in striking gemstone colors. Each goblet stands 9.5 inches high and features exceptional craftsmanship, with faceted long stems and floret-carved bases measuring 3 inches in diameter. The collection includes an array of vibrant cut-to-clear gemstone hues: 1 Peridot Green Goblet 1 Ruby Red Goblet...
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20th Century Belgian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Silver Plated Perla Cup White Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite Perla cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette narrows at the base for a sleek and minimal aesthetic. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Fratelli Toso Murano Pink White Copper Aventurine Ribbons Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink, white and copper aventurine twisted ribbons Italian art glass decorative bowl. It is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with similar d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid-Century German Tea or Coffee Pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-century German tea or coffee pot by Heinrich Löffelhardt for Arzberg, 1960s This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Porcelain Color: Blue Styles: ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Small Candy Bowl in White Resin by Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our Candy Bowl is handmade in traslucid white resin with marbled texture in white and pearl. It is cute and fun making it a statement piece that can be used to serve your favorite ca...
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2010s Mexican Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Resin

French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with bamboo patten and berries from the manufacture of Salins, circa 1890.
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Meissen Coffee Cup With Saucer
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Porcelain coffee cup with saucer richly hand painted decorated with gold.
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20th Century European Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Christofle "Malmaison" Silver Plated Flatware in New Box, Set of 49
Located in Ross, CA
Forty nine piece flatware set made by Christofle in France, in the Malmaison pattern. The service for twelve was made around 2000. All the pieces are hallmarked and come in a new box...
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Early 2000s French Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Hermès, Paris - Rare Equestrian Champagne Bucket c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
A rare opportunity to acquire one of these iconic and highly coveted Champagne buckets in silver plate by the luxury Maison Hermès of Paris. Perfect for the Equestrian devotee, with...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Chinese Export Porcelain Plate Rose Medallion Hand Painted, Qing, circa 1875
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export, porcelain, Rose Medallion dish or plate which we date to the 19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1875. I...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Calypso Pink and Amber Wine Glasses by Serena Confalonieri
Located in Milan, IT
Raise these stunning wine glasses and clink them freely, knowing they are crafted of hand-blown borosilicate glass and will not shatter or crack. Distinguished by its delicate design...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Flavio Poli Murano Red Sommerso Multifaceted Glass Ashtray, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Murano multifaceted ashtray in red, yellow and clear sommerso blown glass. Designed by Flavio Poli and produced by Mandruzzato in Murano, Italy during the 1960s. In amazing...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Delft Blue and White - set of 3 'Boerendelft' plates - early 19th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Set of 3 'Boerendelft' Blue and White floral plates decorated with stylized flowers. Early 19th century unmarked Good condition; some some...
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18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

1950s Drink Pepsi Cola Ice Chest Cooler
By Pepsi-Cola Soda Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
unrestored original vintage distressed condition
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Faded Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful confit jar with very rare faded green glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Sferico' Glass Tableware by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass tableware designed by Joe Colombo in 1968. Joe Colombo believed in democratic and functional design. In his lifetime he designed a wide range of different drinking glasses. S...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

table box enamel sterling silver peacocks with “ramage” Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with very fine hand-engraving, also on the sides, of peacocks with “ramage” similar to tiger tails,...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass Serving Tray by Guzzini, Italy 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large mid-century tray in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This charming rectangular tray, clearly in the style of Christian Dior, was produced in Italy during the 197...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Murano Wine Glasses With Gold Rim, Set Of 6, Italy ca. 1940
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fantastic set of six Murano wine glasses from the early mid 20th century in Italy around 1940. These outstanding designed Italian wine glasses impress with an absolute noble design adorned by beautiful ornamental engravings. The lovely shining gilt rims wich also show those engraved patterns, confer this extraordinary set of wine glasses a very luxurious look. A highly decorative set of mid century...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold

Mauro Manetti Gold Pomegranate Ice Bucket
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful Mauro Manetti Ice Bucket, formed as a Pomegranate, this piece is in the very rare gold finish, and dates to the 1970's, Italian. The gold is in exceptional condition, all...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

1985 Rare Postmodern Porcelain & Silver Teapot by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare very collectible porcelain and silver teapot coffee carafe designed by Borek Sipek for Driade excellent condition beautiful patina never used.
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Two Bohemian Engraved Glass Stag & Clover Motif .800 Silver Mounted Steins
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Bohemian Engraved Glass Steins with Stag & Clover Motifs 800 Silver Mounted Lids Two stunning Bohemian engraved glass steins, each beautif...
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Late 19th Century German High Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champlevé Enamel Mirrored Plateau or Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, large antique French mirrored plateau or centerpiece. In gilt bronze. With twin handles, a shaped rocaille border, and elaborate polychrome champlevé enamel decoration thro...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Asymmetrical Blue-tinted Glass Decanter by Holmegaard Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Free-form hand-blown decanter in blue-tinted glass. Made at Holmegaard in Denmark circa 1960-70. Probably designed by either Jacob E. Bang or Per Lütken. Un-catalogued however. Very ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

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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