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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
Solid Brass Ashtray Old Patina France 1960 Gold Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Solid Brass Ashtray Old Patina France 1960 Gold Color 1960 solid brass ashtray. Brass sculpture, Vide Poche, decorative object.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Footed Silver Plate / Formica Tray by Sheffield Silver Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice mid-century rosewood Formica footed serving tray with silver plate edge by Sheffield Silver Co., circa 1970s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 12.5"D x2.75"H...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Roger Capron 1 of 21 Blue Ceramic Vases, France - 1950s, Labeled
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 21 blue ceramic vases, France - 1950s, Labeled. Please get in touch regarding the exact measurements of each vase Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic ar...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 1940s Gentleman's Sterling Silver Pocket or Hip Flask by Asprey London
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sleek & elegant gentleman's pocket spirits hip flask in sterling silver by Asprey London circa 1940 with slight curve to body, great craftsmanship. Hallmarked Asprey London with assa...
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1940s Edwardian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage English Whisky Decanter / Liquor Label by John Rose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In sterling silver. By John Rose. The octagonal silver label hangs on a chain and reads: WHISKY Marked with English hallmarks for John Rose, Birmingham, Sterling, 1972. Simply ...
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Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Mid Century Silver and Glass Roly Poly Astrology Motif Cocktail Glasses Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four vintage mid-century modern silver banded roly poly glasses with astrological signs. This glass shape is referred to as 'Roly Poly" due to their round form. Each glass i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Vintage Danish Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen Viking Ship 22" Pottery Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son Viking Ship Pottery Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 22" W x 7.75" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Blue and Black Sommerso Murano Glass Vase by Flavio Poli 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass Bowl. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s. In sommerso glass, the black body is submerged in a very slightly turquoise mass. (Color variant Nero...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid Century Handmade Ceramic Round Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid Century Handmade Round Ceramic Ashtray signed by Sascha Brastoff. Signed: Sascha Brastoff California #056A. Dimensions: 1.25" Height x 7.25" Diameter. Hallmark on the underside, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

La Borne 20th century design 1960 brown and grey ceramic pitcher
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Montreau Lohof - La Borne Large stoneware ceramic pitcher Realised circa 1960 Unique handmade brown and grey ceramic piece Original perfect condition Height 17 cm Large 17 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Shot or Sake Cups
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of shot glasses (or sake cups). By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver with a gold wash to the interiors. Model no. 25005. Marked to the bases: Tiffany & Co Makers / Ste...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

MidCentury Turquoise and yellow Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl by Flavio Poli 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-century Modern Glass vase. Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso. Italy, 50s. In sommerso glass, the turquoise body is submerged in a very slightly yellow mass. (Color variant Gia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Limoges Porcelain Coffee Service Mid 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SET OF 10 COFFEE CUPS AND SAUCERS IN WHITE PORCELAIN WITH RED AND GOLD DECORATION. A COFFEE POT, A SUGAR POT AND A MILK JUG. THESE PIECES BEAR THE STAMP “Limoges S J France” Origin: ...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Carstens 1950s Vintage Midcentury Turquoise Black & Gold West German Vase
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Beautiful vintage midcentury West German vessel or vase by Carstens Tonnieshof made post war circa 1950s with a turquoise blue and black glaze with gold details and white lines of dr...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

MCM Taverneau Wood & Wicker Handled Oblong Serving Tray by Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM taverneau wood and wicker handle oblong tray by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1960s. The tray is in good vintage condition and measures 21.25"W x 6"D x 1"H. The piece is m...
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Mid-20th Century Haitian Bohemian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Rare MCM Inlaid "American Embassy - Moscow" Tray by Couroc of California
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare MCM inlaid "American Embassy - Moscow" tray by Couroc of California, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 12.625"W x 9.625"D x .5"H. Try...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Resin, Wood

Vintage Murano sommerso art glass freeform vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso 1960
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & Timeless! This freefrom vase by Flavio Poli for Seguso italy 1960. Made fully by hand using the Sommerso technique. Capturing multiple layers of colour between clear glass...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Organic Modern California Art Pottery Ashtray in Red, Orange, and Yellow
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large vintage ceramic ashtray in retro bright orange, red, and yellow colors was made by one of California art studio potteries in 1950s - 1960s. It has an organic, asymmetrical scu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Ceramic Falcon, Circa 1950's
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Danish stoneware falcon figurine designed for Royal Copenhagen by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910, 1924-1932 and 1936-1967. Duri...
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Piatto Piero Fornasetti Serie Astrolabio 1968
Located in Lucca, IT
Piatto di Piero Fornasetti Serie AstroLabio 1965 . White and gold porcelain first original edition .Marked numbered and signed on the back . It presents jna deficiency that will be t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Artist Hand-Painted Bar Glasses with Cowboy, Lasso & Cactus Theme - Rita
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic set of 10, 1940s pilsner beer, cocktail or soft drink bar glasses, hand-painted & signed by the artist Rita with western theme of a Cowboy in chaps with lasso, yellow cowboy ...
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1940s American Native American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

1950s Paper Mache Tray
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice decorative tray. It has a lovely scene.
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1950s British Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Paint, Paper

Alfredo Barbini Murano Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Perfume Decanter
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown powder blue, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass perfume bottle decanter. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold Leaf

60s MCM Italian Blue Cased Empoli Glass Pitcher and Tent Lidded Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty set of three 1960s Italian Empoli Rossini and Stelvio Opalina Fiorentina cased glass vases. A high pitcher, vase or decanter and two candy or apothecary jars. In deep bl...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

Pink and White Vintage Centerpiece in Blown Murano Glass and 24kt Gold, 1950s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pink and white Vintage centerpiece in blown Murano glass and 24kt gold, 1950s. This unique centerpiece stands out for its harmonious shape and it...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Gold

Ceramic Vase By Okki Laine Finland Ca' 1950's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful ceramic vase by Okki Laine, Finland, ca' 1950's. Dark brown glaze, studio piece with nice patina.
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Alfredo Barbini Large and Vibrant Murano Art Glass Aquarium Vase Italian 1950s
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Offered for sale is a rare and important Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) Italian Murano blown glass aquarium vase. This fine example of Barbini's work has wonderful detail to the fish, f...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Goldsmith Lapparra - Vase In Sterling Silver Art Deco Period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Large baluster-shaped solid silver vase decorated with vertical grooves, fixed on a stepped wooden base set with silver at the four corners. Dimensions: height: 27.5 cm - diameter 21...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Walter Bosse Brass Cat Corkscrew – Mid-Century Austrian Design
Located in Rome, IT
Delight in the whimsy and functionality of this unique brass corkscrew, crafted in the 1950s by renowned designer Walter Bosse. Made in Vienna, Austria, this charming piece showcases...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Mexican Modernist Mixed Metal and Abalone Scorpion Dish
Located in Houston, TX
Mexican Modernist mixed metal and Abalone Scorpion dish. Large Mexican modernist or Mexican midcentury mixed metal and abalone scorpion dish, bowl or...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

Goldsmith Henin - Cutlery Set In Sterling Silver 120 Pieces - Minerva - XXth
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silversmith HENIN - 120-piece solid silver cutlery set - Minerva - NET WEIGHT: 5940 grs approximate GROSS WEIGHT FILLED SLEEVES: 2100 grs approximate SCRATCHES OF USE - NOT NUMBERED...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ceramic bowl by Mado Jolain
Located in PARIS, FR
Small pinched ceramic bowl, glazed in white, blue, and green speckles by artist Mado Jolain (1921-2019) dating from the 1950s. Signed 'MJ' on the underside. Excellent condition. DV665
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Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate Gien, circa 1950
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate signed Gien, circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Marcel Guillot, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster signed Marcel Guillot, circa 1950. 10.5 diameter.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Goldsmith Bancelin - Soup Tureen In Sterling Silver Around 1950/1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Centerpiece represented by a solid silver octagonal tureen. the domed body is engraved on four sides with a decoration of foliage and shell arabesques, flanked on each side by chisel...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl-Harry Stalhane, Crystal Glaze Stoneware Vase, Rörstrand, Sweden 1950's
Located in Tokyo, 13
Carl-Harry Stålhane, Stoneware vase with crystale glaze, Rörstrand, Sweden 1950's Impressed Rörstrand R three crowns CHS SWEDEN The entire surface of the vase is covered with a thin...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Goldsmith Cardeilhac - Sauceboat On Its Adherent Tray In Silver Art Deco Period
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sauce boat in plain solid silver, with screwed adherent tray, octagonal in shape with curved sides following the line of the tray. Dimensions: length 23.5 cm - width 14 cm - height 7...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oval Fruit Bowl In Hammered Silver XXth Around 1960 Zurich
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oval fruit bowl in hammered solid silver mounted on a 1 cm oval base. Dimensions: length 34 cm - width 25.5 cm - height 5 cm Material: Silver Weight: 812 grams Hallmark: SWAN (guaran...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sven Wejesfelt, Pale Brown Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1980
Located in Tokyo, 13
Sven Wejesfelt, Pale brown glazed vase, Gustavsberg , Sweden 1980 Impressed "Swen" "G (hand) " 80. This is a vase work by Sven Wejesfelt, an artist who worked at the Gustavsberg pot...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Bowl with Strawberry Finial
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides and splayed foot ring. Cover top gently curved and mounted with cast strawberry and leaf finia...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ravinet d'Enfert - Silver Refresher On Portor Marble Circa 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important Refresher in solid silver on a round Portor marble base flanked by two handles, the body united in the shape of a trapeze. Dimensions: height 32 cm - length at the handles ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Picassoesque Ceramic Figure Dinner Bell by Jack Squier for Howat Kilns - Mexico
Located in St. Louis, MO
Artist / Sculptor and later Professor Jack L. Squier (1927-2015) Picasso style ceramic figure for Howat Kilns, Mexico 1950s, signed inside with "S" in a circle. Hand Painted and glaz...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Sven Wejesfelt, Blue Stoneware Vase, Gustavsberg, Sweden 1992
Located in Tokyo, 13
Sven Wejesfelt, Vase with a glossy glaze of blue, Gustavsberg , Sweden 1992 Impressed "Swen" "G (hand) " UNIK 92. This is a vase work by Sven Wejesfelt, an artist who worked at the ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Floor Ashtray, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather and brass ashtray by Jacques Adnet. Iron frame on three legs. Brass dish with a brown saddle leather, ovular pull on top. Black saddle leather bamboo wrap from top t...
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1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of 3 Murano Sommerso Teardrop Art Glass Sculptures - Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 3 Murano art glass teardrop sculptures, attributed to Sommerso, by Italian designer Flavio Poli. The 3 sculptures are all in good condition. Beautiful colors and ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Christofle Silver Plate Knife Rests Set Of Twelve
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A stylish set of twelve (12) knife rests by Christofle. In two original boxes, made in France ca' 1960's, silverplate. In the shape of a racquet.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Bakelite and Chromed Metal Barware Cocktail Picks, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely barware bar set cocktail picks features a carved chromed metal set of two carriers with a central holder. Twelve metal cocktail forks with red Bakelite bead finial are re...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Small Vintage Brass Donkey Bottle Opener
Located in San Diego, CA
Small vintage brass donkey bottle opener, circa 1950's. The piece is in good vintage condition with a great patina and measures 3"W x 2"D x. .25"H. Super cool piece! #3624
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Japanese Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modern Cocktail or Iced Tea Straws
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of iced tea or cocktail straws. In 950 fineness sterling silver. Each with a shaped bowl, a stylized bamboo shaft, and a figural charm attached by a jump ring. The cha...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish French Art Deco modernist centerpiece or bowl features a large round molded glass bowl with a swirled pattern in a lovely transparent burnt orange tone. The pedestal bas...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal

Goldsmith Motti - Art Deco Sterling Silver Centerpiece (1927-1932)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important centerpiece in solid silver represented by an octagonal covered soup tureen with canted sides mounted on a pedestal and flanked by two geometric handles. Dimensions: height...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Ashtray, Optic Swirl & Bullicante (controlled bubbles) Excellent vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Measures about 5 x 2 inches. Measurements are approxima...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of French Decorative Ceramic Vessels with Handle and Spout - Small
Located in London, GB
Pair of small, French decorative ceramic vessels by Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). A very charming set of identical vessels with handle and spout. They can be utilitarian or simply charmin...
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1960s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

WM Rogers 4082 Silver Plated Victorian Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage WM Rogers 4082 Silver Plated Victorian Oval Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 26" W x 16" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Assiette Cerart Monaco céramique Francaise multicolore Côte-d'Azur 1950 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Assiette de décoration, richement décorée de fleurs multicolores en céramique Francaise . Elle est en superbe état . Son décor est un parfait témoignage du savoir faire dans l'art de...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Sainte-Radegonde French Art Deco Ceramic Pigeons 1935
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco antelope couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1930. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, page #8 (see photo). Measures: Width:...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Cherub Fluted Oval Crystal Gilt Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French dore´ bronze bow and swag footed Cherub Plaques centerpiece with fluted oval crystal insert. In the manner of Baccarat. Measures: 8" W x 6.5" W x 4" H.
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1930s French Belle Époque Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey of vintage charm with this exceptional set of tiles, featuring the iconic Michelin Man in a vibrant blue centerpiece, surrounded by original yellow tiles. Crafted...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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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