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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Delft Pair of vases by "The Lampetkan" manufacture, 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
18th century Blue Delftware rococo style lidded vase with central decoration of a chinoiserie landscape with oriental houses within a raised rococo cartouche. These vases would mak...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. 12 person dinner set. 145 pieces
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Twelve person dinnerware set consisting of a total of 145 pieces. Rare serving pieces. 1. Butter knife-12. 2. Round end knife-12 . 3. Ma...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Morocco Fez Ceramic Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Painted and glazed clay bowl with Moorish designs. Early 20th century Fez, Morocco.
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20th Century Moroccan Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco brass and cut glass Butter serving bowl around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco brass and cut glass Butter serving bowl around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glass inside
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

French, Terracotta Jar Brown Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta jar. Traditional large earthenware pottery jar from South West France with brown glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to conserve food....
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Silver Cutlery Set for 12 people, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
This amazing set of 51 cutlery pieces in 800 silver plated is an authentic expression of the Italian silverware tradition. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Each piece is marked with the "...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Korina Wood Divided Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved rectangular wood tray features Modernist shape and graphic wood grain patterns with the natural tonal range. The handle is wrapped with reed or cane. Minimal shap...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Reed, Wood

Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900. 12 plates available
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Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Charles Catteau Boch Enamel Ceramic Art Deco Blue Deer Pottery Vase
Located in Brescia, IT
Fine Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau Boch, La Louvier Gres Keramis Belgium, 1920 circa Glazed ceramic with blue deer Excellent condiction.  
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 2 Deborah Ehrlich Simple Crystal Champagne Glasses, Hand Blown in Sweden
Located in Accord, NY
Launched with Takashimaya in 1999, these hand blown crystal champagne glasses have become a modern Classic. Each Deborah Ehrlich piece is des...
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2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

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

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

French Oyster Plate by Longchamp Terre De Fer, C. 1900
Located in Ross, CA
Longchamp Terre de Fer oyster plate, made in Burgandy France around 1900. Green basket weave pattern with six wells and one center well for lemons or sauce.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Italian Art Deco 1940s Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid and Rare Italian 1940s Art Deco Bullet Recipe Cocktail Shaker. By using the incised arrow to select the desired cocktail, the windows show the ingredients required. Beautifu...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Profil Striped Applied Silver Egg Cup By Wilhelm Kage, Argenta, Gustavsberg
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Tasteful and modern in design, stoneware Argenta egg cup by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Decorated with applied silver 'Profil' stripes and banding A collectors piece Circa...
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1950s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Rosso Levanto Marble Cake Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Make every occasion extraordinary with the Rosso Levanto Marble Cake Stand, a stunning centerpiece that combines elegance with functionality. Crafted from luxurious burgundy marble w...
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2010s Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble

Vintage Holmegaard Glass Beer Mugs by Michael Bang, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare set of unused Beer Mugs in handblown clear glass. Its a variation of Michael Bangs Globetrotter made prior to 1973. The set was made at Holmegaard in Denmark. Measurements: H:...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Art Deco Serving Tray, circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco Serving Tray Walnut Ply-wd, circa 1930, USA "in good vintage condition with minor "imperfections" and "knicks" on the back" "o...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plywood

GUCCI Cocktail Ashtray, Silver Plated Flower Shape with Removable Petals 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A fabulous ashtray dating back to around the 70s but also a stunning decorative element for your home today I imagine it as a paperweight on a desk or on a coffee table in smoked gre...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver, Pewter

Cigarette Box Rectangular for table blue enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular with rounded corners table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels on a radial guilloché an...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Vintage Multicolor Murano Glass Vase, Italy, Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Large vintage multicolor Murano glass vase - featuring a white glass interior with red rim - clear cased glass to the outside and base - unsigned - Italy - late 20th century. Exce...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

3-Tiered Hors d'Oeuvres Stand
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious hors d'oeuvres stand will give an elegant flair to any bar, lounge, or traditional buffet setting. Crafted of fine silver-plated brass, this exquisite tray features a ...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

French Faience Server Platter Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server platter Oyster signed Henriot Quimper circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Faience

Vintage Executive Whiskey Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Spirit Vessel
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage executive whiskey decanter. An English, cut crystal glass spirit vessel, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Bold form with appealing crystal finish Disp...
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Georgian House Stainless Silverplate English Flatware with Original Box, 65 pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
Georgian House Stainless Silverplate English Flatware with Original Box, 65 pcs: A distinguished offering of classic refinement, this 65-piece Georgian House Stainless Silverplate Fl...
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20th Century English Georgian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Mandruzzato Murano Faceted Sommerso Red Yellow Pink Art Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Sommerso Murano faceted vase in Red, Yellow and Pink Salmon glass attributed to Mandruzzato. Large size. Italy, 1960s. Red and yellow glass double cased into pink salmo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Glass

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware jewelry tray
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware jewelry tray, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes and an elegant laurels...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood Green Majolica Earthenware Sunflower Plates Set (15)
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Pottery Green Majolica Sunflower Plates, Aesthetic Movement, Fifteen plates, Circa 1860s The Wedgwood majolica set of fifteen plates have a molded sunflower design within a...
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Mid-19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

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

Materials

Marble

Antique French Majolica Pitcher by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique French Majolica barbotine pitcher produced by La Faïencerie d'Onnaing in the late 19th or early 20th century. These pitchers, also called pichets or canettes, are known for t...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Whisky Tumbler with Leather Sleeve after Jacques Adnet, Set of 6, 1980s
Located in Andernach, DE
A classic, elegant, and beautiful set of 6 vintage tumblers in the style of Jacques Adnet, with rustic leather sleeves. Fantastic hand crafted around 1980 by artist and maker Robert ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Iron and Brass Floor Ashtray with Shelf Production Italia 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare in its kind floor ashtray. Circular base with steel plate, supports a brass tube with circular shelf with images of various flags. On top the waxtray with the enamel container a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

French Majolica Oyster Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with seaweeds Salins (East of France) circa 1890.  
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1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Brass and Walnut Paper Towel Holder
Located in Treadwell, NY
Elegant modernist unlacquered brass paper towel holder with a walnut base finished in a hardwax oil. The brass finish will naturally patina and deepen with time.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Murano Archimede Seguso 1970s Scavo Vase Roman Amphora Style Italian Art Glass
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vibrant yellow art glass jug vase with red upper rim and black handle probably made by Archimede Seguso. Archimede Seguso (1909 - 1999) was a prominen...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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

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

Materials

Porcelain

Large Italian White Blanc De Chine Creamware Fruit Basket Centerpiece, c. 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning large Mid-Century Italian Blanc de Chine creamware glazed ceramic handmade fruit bowl or basket centerpiece. No maker's mark. This gorge...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wood and Brass Serving Tray
Located in New York, NY
A vintage octagonal wood and brass serving tray, circa 1960s. Tray, octagonal in shape, has a coordinating wood gallery edge and brass handles on either end. Great for serving or use...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Murano Decorative Bowl Vide-Poche in Acquamarine Frosted Sommerso Glass, '60s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid Murano decorative bowl or vide-poche in a stunning combination of "sommerso" frosted acuamrine and light green blown glass. This stunning piece was produced in Italy during ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Berkel Mod 115 Flywheel Slicer with Pedestal - Holland - 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Berkel's Model 115 slicer is one of the most iconic machines produced by the Dutch company, famous for the quality and distinctive design of its mechanical slicers. Made of cast iron...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Large Maple Cutting Board from the Deborah Ehrlich Collection
Located in Accord, NY
Designed by Deborah Ehrlich and made in Rhode Island by the same master craftsman who makes her chairs - the simplicity and elegance of this maple cutting board speaks to the collect...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Maple

Vintage Solingen 69 Piece Gold Plated Canteen Cutlery Fitted Case 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage Solingen 69 piece 12 place settings canteen of 24kt gold plated cutlery, from Germany, and late 20th century in date.   The set is made in the delightful Golden Affection pattern and is complete and cased in its original fitted case.   The set comprises:   12 x Main Forks 12 x Main Knives 12 x Soup Spoons 12 x Tea Spoons 12 x Cake Forks 2 x Gravy Ladles 2 x Serving Spoons 1 x Soup Ladle 2 x Pickle Forks 1 x Sugar Spoons 1x Cake Slicer   Add an elegant touch to your dining experience with this wonderful set.   Condition: This set is in really excellent unused condition please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 10 cm x Width 45 cm x Depth 31 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot Solingen Cutlery...
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Late 20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Porcelain Vide-Poche Ashtray Gucci Mid-Century Modern Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare square-shaped vide-poche/ashtray made of white enamelled porcelain with multicolor decorations and golden border. Gucci, Italy 60s. Please watch the video and photos carefully, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1930s Set of 6 Amber Crystal Aperitif Glasses with Silver-Plate Drinks Tray
Located in Austin, TX
This set of etched French crystal liqueur glasses, which dates to the 1930s, is in mint condition. The subtle amber color of the glasses will enhance the color of your drinks nicely. I have curated this set of vintage glasses...
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Early 20th Century French American Empire Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

French antique sterling silver dessert flatware - 24 pieces - Louis XVI style
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
French antique sterling silver dessert flatware for 12 guests, 24 pieces composed of 12 dessert spoons and 12 dessert forks. Fine, very elegant late 19th century production, high-end...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s. The copper pots have cast iron handles. This se...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper, Iron

Vintage Italian Majolica Frutti di Mare Sea Creatures Lidded Centerpiece Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful Italian Majolica "Frutti di Mare" ceramic/pottery lidded center piece bowl dating from the 1970's. The centerpiece bowl features sea creatures on the lid. The bottom part h...
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Late 20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian "Membrane" Tray / offering bowl - Clear Murano Glass - by Toni Zuccheri
Located in Landshut, BY
Italian "Membrane" Tray offering bowl Clear Murano Glass by Toni Zuccheri 1970s diameter 23cm weight: 1.5 Kg The object is completely transparent the reflections on the phot...
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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Pink Murano Glass Vase, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pink murano glass vase, circa 1970 Manufactured in Italy. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Minton Rare Set Three Georgian Shell Printed Porcelain Coffee Cups
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare set of three Georgian antique porcelain coffee cups printed with shells by renowned makers Minton and dating from around 1800. The coffee cans are of cylindrical shape with lo...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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

Handbuilt Organic Modern Ceramic Moon Vase with Metallic Bronze Glaze
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body and a metallic bronze glaze. Each vase is made by hand in our Brooklyn studio, and no two are ever exactly alike. All dimen...
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2010s American Minimalist Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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

Kosta Boda "Kosmos" Glass Pitcher Signed by Ann Wahlström – Scandinavian Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This stunning glass pitcher, part of the "Kosmos" series by Kosta Boda, is designed and signed by acclaimed Swedish artist Ann Wahlström. The pitcher boasts a unique, ribbed pattern ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

5-Piece Art Deco Silver Plated Tea and Coffee Set - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant five-piece French silver-plated tea and coffee service from the Art Deco Period. The set includes a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl with lid, milk jug, and a large oval tray w...
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1930s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Wedgwood Fine Bone China Dinnerware Patrician Pattern England 165pcs
Located in Miami, FL
A very popular design from 1927 - 1986 for Wedgwood of Eutria & Barlaston, the Patrician Pattern of fine bone china dinnerware was produced ...
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Mid-20th Century English Romantic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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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