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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Watering Can by Fritz Dienes, 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural German cactus watering can by Fritz Dienes for Hessische Majolika, Germany, 1953, with tri-color glazed ceramic body and sculptural brass handle and spout, great lines, gr...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
18th Century Turkish Ottoman Turquoise Glazed Storage Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Turkish Ottoman Empire turquoise glazed storage jar with black flora decoration and four looped handles. The wind neck surrounded by four loop handles above a bulbous bo...
Category
Mid-18th Century Turkish Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Lino Sabattini For Christofle Circular Cocktail Tray c.1950
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning modernist circular cocktail tray designed by the world famous Lino Sabattini for famous Orfevrerie Christofle, a magical combination of quality and minimalist design.
Jus...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Aldo Tura Decorative Bar Set in Carved Wood and Brass, Macabo, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful bar set in carved wood and brass. This lovely set was designed by Aldo Tura and produced by Macabo in Milano, Italy during the 1950s.
The set consist of a pitcher, 6 glass...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hammered Brass Platter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mid-century hammered brass oblong platter, signed M. Kupfermen 1955.
Category
1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Box By Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in PAU, FR
Roger Capron
Red glazed ceramic scroll box.
Signed in the ass
Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
George III Bat Wing Fluted Table Bowl by Peter Podio, London, 1790
Located in London, GB
An exceptional George III Bat Wing Fluted Table Bowl made in London in 1790 by Peter Podio.
This beautiful piece stands on a square pedestal foot decorated with a bright cut band. ...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Water/Wine Ewer Made by Makepeace & Carter in 1778
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Water/Wine Ewer made in London in 1778 by Makepeace & Carter
The Ewer is of the Neo Classical form and stands on a domed circular foot. The main body is vase...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters by Robert Hennell, 1773
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters made in London in 1773 by Robert Hennell
The Wine Coasters are circular in form with a spreading base, which is decorated ...
Category
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Category
1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of George I Britannia Standard Octagonal Pepper Casters by Samuel Welder
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare Pair of George I Britannia Standard Octagonal Pepper Casters Made in London in 1721 by Samuel Welder.
The Pepper Casters are modelled in a plain octagonal form and stand...
Category
18th Century English George I Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Two fine handmade copper holders with lit, signed, circa 1750
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Two fine handmade copper holders with lit, signed, circa 1750
Meaurements:
H. 19-22 Dia. 22-23 cm.
H. 7.4-8.6 Dia. 8.6-9 in.
Category
18th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Pair of George III Covered Barrel Tankards by William Bennett, 1789
Located in London, GB
An important & exceptionally rare pair of George III Covered Barrel Tankards, possibly for twins, made in London in 1789 by William Bennett.
Both pieces are modelled in the "Barrel"...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George I Octagonal Sugar Caster Made in London by Thomas Bamford I in 1726.
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine George I Octagonal Sugar Caster Made in London in 1726 by Thomas Bamford I.
The Caster is of plain octagonal form and stands on a cast stepped foot which is decorated wi...
Category
18th Century English George I Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Fornasetti Plate, Italy
Category
1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Roger Capron 1 of 21 Blue Ceramic Vases, France - 1950s, Labeled
By Roger Capron
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...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1950s "Les Elements" Centerpiece by René Collamarini for Manufacture de Sèvres
Located in Paris, FR
René Collamarini & Manufacture de Sèvres
"Les Elements" 3 part centerpiece, 1958
Signed & stamped
Porcelain
Measures: H. 34 x 35 x 20 cm
H. 26 x 25 x 19 cm.
Category
1950s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Export Oval Tureen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qianlong Period. 1785. Oval tureen and platter. Platter dimensions: 14.5" by 12" wide. With sunflower painted in famille rose enamels with floral baskets.
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
White Perforated Metal Drink Holder Attributed to Mathieu Matégot
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Item No. 31-65
Circa1950's / France
Size W280 D280 H390 mm
The french vintage bottle holder from 1950's. The bottle fits in the center and...
Category
1950s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Iron
Guido Gambone Rhomboid Ceramic Dish with Abstract Pattern, Italy, c1950s
Located in Leicester, GB
Guido Gambone rhomboid shaped dish with abstract pattern. Signed with Donkey mark, Italy c1950s.
A fascinating item. It is decorated in such a way as to give the optical effect of...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
A very fine George III Salver made in London in 1782 by Thomas Hannam & John Cro
Located in London, GB
The Salver stands on three cast panel feet with scroll ends, and a beaded border. The raised rim is also decorated with a beaded band and the centre is beautifully engraved with a co...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Vase “Reptile” Designed by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1953
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic.
Measurements:
H: 22 cm/ 8 2/3"
W: 6.5 cm/ 2 1/2".
Stig Lindberg’s “Reptil” vases belong to a series produced from the 1950s onward. Li...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Ashtray in Murano, Steel and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ashtray made of steel structure and Murano glass, the ring where the glass fits and the top handle are in solid brass. Original condition.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of English Creamware Plates, 18th Century, from Important Danish Collection
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Pair of English creamware plates, 18th century, from important Danish collection
H. 2 Dia. 21 cm
H. 0.7 Dia. 8.2 in
Category
18th Century European Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
William III Side Handled Porringer Made in London in 1701 by Matthew Madden
By Queen Anne
Located in London, GB
These side handled bowls were almost certainly used as eating vessels. The bowl has circular baluster sides which rise to a straight rim. The cast handle is shaped and naively pierce...
Category
Early 1700s English William and Mary Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Wine Label Made in London circa 1786-90 by John Whittingham
By John Whittingham
Located in London, GB
This very unusual Wine Label is broad rectangular in form, with cut corners, and displays a beautiful outer pierced border containing flower heads. This very fine example is well mar...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Empire Silver-Gilt Vase and Cover with Rooster Lid, France, 1798-1809
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique French silver gilt vase and cover / urn with rooster lid
Mounted in Lapis Lazuli base with Rhodonite legs.
With two goat-mask drop-ring handles.
Maker: Nicolas Richard Mas...
Category
1790s French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Pair of 18th Century English Sterling Compotes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century English Sterling Compotes with Gold Wash. The compotes are very finely chased and are hallmarked. The base diamete...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
A George III Child's Mug made in London in 1783 by Walter Brind.
Located in London, GB
The Mug is of an unusual small size and was most probably made for a child. This piece stands on an applied circular foot decorated with reeding. The plain baluster main body rises t...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Rare Garniture of George III Baskets, London, 1778, Philip Freeman
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare and fine garniture of George III neo classical baskets were made in London in 1778 by Philip Freeman. The Baskets all stand on a square pedestal foot which is pierced with horizontal pails and roundels, as well as being engraved with prick dot designs. The Classical vase shaped main bodies are also pierced with horizontal pails and roundels and the front of each piece displays a disc cartouche engraved with a contemporary Crest. The rim and swing handle, instead of being decorated with beading, are unusually engraved with various prick dot and bright cut bands, including stylised flower heads. Each basket is in excellent condition, has a blue glass liner and is fully marked in the foot.
The baskets are of a very rare decorative design and Philip Freeman was known for producing unusual baskets and pails, although his work does not survive in great quantity. These are also unusual in that they stand on a pierced foot, echoing the designs on the main body. The smaller baskets would have been used for cream and the larger ones for sugar, however it is extremely rare to find a garniture. They are almost always found singly or in pairs, in sizes. A very rare Classical garniture of outstanding quality.
Measures: Height of the sugar basket, to the rim: 5.4 inches, 13.5cm.
Height of the cream basket...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Wine Label Made by Sutton & Bult, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
The label is narrow rectangular in form with a bright cut border and domed section above pierced and engraved with pluming scrolls. The label is incised for CLARET.
Measures: Leng...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Fine Set of Three George III Sauce Labels Made in London by John Reilly
Located in London, GB
The labels have an oval rounded form and double thread edge. The set are engraved for KAYAN, SOY & KETCHUP. Each is fully marked and in excellent condition.
Measures: Length: 1.1...
Category
1790s English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Serving Dishes Made in London in 1794 by Henry Green
Located in London, GB
The Taymouth Castle dishes. A very fine and unusual pair of George III Covered Serving Dishes made in London in 1794 by Henry Green.
The Dishes are circular in form with an everte...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Wine Label Made in London, circa 1786-1790 by Thomas Ollivant
Located in London, GB
The label is narrow rectangular in form with a bright cut zig zag border and domed section above, pierced and engraved with scroll work. The label is engraved for HOLLANDS.
Measu...
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Leather and Wood Bottle Holder, in the Style of Jacques Adnet, French, 1950s
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice bottles holder is made of leather and wood. This piece can be used to present champagne or wine bottles. This is a French work in the style of famous designer Jacques Adnet...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Leather, Wood
William Plummer 1780s Georgian Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer / Pen Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An excellent, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver candle snuffer / pen tray; an addition to our 18th century silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver candle snuffer tray has a navette shaped form.
The surface of this antique silver snuffer/pen tray is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting a centaur regardant holding and arrow on a bended bow, above the bright cut engraved initials 'WIL'.
The outer circumference of the surface is encompassed with an undulating wriggle work decorated border.
The raised rounded sides of the tray are embellished with pierced decorated urn designs conjoined by suspended bright cut engraved festoon ornamentation further accented with undulating pin struck decoration.
The tray is further embellished with an applied bead decorated border to the rim.
Either end of the tray incorporates an impressive pierced and applied scrolling leaf decorated handle accented with a pendant drop design to the inner surface.
This exceptional tray was crafted by the London silversmith William Plummer who is known for his work with pierced decoration.
The centaur in this stance is also a depiction of Sagittarius (otherwise known as Arcitenens), one of the twelve signs of the Zodiac.
Condition
This antique silver candle snuffer...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovel...
Category
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Wilhelm Wagenfeld "Turmalin" Vase, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful large vase from the 'Turmalin' series by Wilhelm Wagenfeld for WMF, blown and cold cut-glass
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Glass Dekanter Clear Glass with all over Air Bubble Ornament
Located in Munich, DE
This stylish and well balanced little mid-century modern decanter has been handcrafted out of clear and black glass in the 1950/60's. The black stopper has been partially frosted.
Th...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of large ceramics by Guérin – Belgium 1950
By Guerin
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of large enamelled ceramics representing characters from the Venice carnival.
Signed Guérin and numbered.
Belgium circa 1950
Dimensions
Woman
cm 19,5 x 7 x 51,5
inches 7.68 x ...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Neolcassical Sterling Silver Handled Cake Rake
Located in New York, NY
"This beautifully formed Neoclassical Sterling Silver Handled Cake Rake Originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a beautifully composed geometric composition with beau...
Category
1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Porcelain Leaf Dish, Chelsea, circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Finely painted with insects, butterflies and caterpillars. The border molded with leaf decoration. Red Chelsea anchor mark.
Category
1760s Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork
Located in New York, NY
"This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely profile c...
Category
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Leaf-Shaped Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Lotus Leaf Shaped Dish,
Circa 1765
The large Chinese Export “famille rose” porcelain saucer dish is made in the form of a lotus leaf with the rim and border...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Derby Porcelain Tea Bowl, Artichoke Pattern in Turquoise, Georgian ca 1785
By Derby
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful tea bowl and saucer made by Derby in about 1785. The set has the distinctive "artichoke" moulding and a bright turquoise ground with the white artichoke surface ...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Egg-shell Mimosa White Bowl by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
The vase is marked as 1st quality and is in good condition.
Heigth: 8 cm/3.1 inch
Depth: 12 cm/4.7 in...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon w/ Naturalist Relief Handle
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming and sophisticated Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon W/Naturalist Relief Handle originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely form of...
Category
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1950
Located in Farsta, SE
Small stoneware vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Sweden 1950
Blue-rusty brown glaze with a smooth, organic shape.
Model: SXH
Excellent condition.
Heigth: 10 cm/3.9 inch
Diameter: 5 cm...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely profile c...
Category
1950s American Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spanish Azulejo Arabe / Mudejar Tile - Arista y Cuenca - 15th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arabe / Mudejar style tile with geometric decoration, made late 15th century.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Spanish Renaissance Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
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
English Georgian Mug with Rural Scene & Palm Beach Golf Club Presentation
Located in New York, NY
George II sterling silver mug. Made by Samuel Welles in London in 1759. Baluster bowl with leaf-capped double-scroll handle. Raised foot with tooled leaf border. Chased and engraved ...
Category
1750s British Georgian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spanish Azulejo Tile Arista y Cuenca - Toledo 16th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.
Category
16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Jean Lurcat Rare Large Signed Ceramic, circa 1950, France.
By Jean Lurçat
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Jean Lurçat large balustre vase or jar, circa 1950, France.
Enameled ivory/blue ceramic with black, white and turquoise stylized decor with siren and leaves .
Limited editi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Breakfast Set Cup with Saucer and Plate, Damaged
Located in Chorzów, PL
Ancient cup with a saucer and saucer
Origin: Denmark
Signed Kobenhavns Porcellains Maleri
Damaged cup in the middle of the crack visible in the ph...
Category
1950s Danish Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Georges Jouve "Mermaid" Ceramic Plate, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Georges Jouve (1910-1964)
Decorative Ceramic plate "La sirène" or "Mermaid" 1950's
Signed JOUVE on back (engraved)
New Oak frame
Ceramic Measures : 25 cm x 25 cm. (Framed 41 x 41 cm)
Category
1950s Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Circular Bowl, 16th-17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese circular bowl beautifully painted in a brilliant enamel blue.
The outside is decorated with different scenes, including animals and flowers. The inside bottom is painted wi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Set 8 Dishes Floral Design
Located in Brescia, IT
The set of eight hand-painted flower design porcelain dishes was manufactured by Richard Ginori in the historical headquarter of Doccia (Tuscany, Italy), one of the most important an...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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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