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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1910s
French Vallauris Biomorphic Fat Lava Chandelier in The Manner of Georges Jouve
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Vallauris biomorphic Fat Lava ceramic chandelier in the manner of Georges Jouve - south France, circa the 1960s
Measurements:
H. 16cm (6.5")
W. 17cm (6.75")
D. 8cm (3.25")
Signed:...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Collection Antique French Pottery Jugs Group of (4) from Provence Early 1900's
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of (4) beautiful Antique French Stoneware Pottery Jugs from the early 1900's purchased in Provence Region of France. Typically thes...
Category
1910s French Country Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
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
Axel Salto Stoneware Vase Budding Style with Sung Glazing for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Axel Salto, Danish 1889-1961
Stoneware bowl by Danish artist Axel Salto made in the 1930s at Royal Copenhagen.
The bowl is in the "budding" style and features the iconic Sung glazi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
German mid-century modern round ceramic teapot warmer by Arzberg, 1960s
By Arzberg
Located in MIlano, IT
German mid-century modern round ceramic teapot warmer by Arzberg, 1960s
Round base teapot warmer in white ceramic. In the center there is a round hole into which you can insert a sma...
Category
1960s Vintage 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
Ceramic Dish Ashtray in Ceramic Art Deco Green Color Fishes Patern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco ashtray or vide poche in ceramic. Green color. Made in France. Fishes Patern.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Picault, Bonbonnière / Petite cocotte 1950s
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Robert PICAULT (1919-2000)
Céramiste de génie, ayant travaillé étroitement avec PICASSO et Roger CAPRON, il crée son propre ALQUIFOUX (mélange de de sulfure de plomb et de sable) et ...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Murano Glass Decorative Set of Three Tangerines by Martinuzzi for Venini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s.
These tangerines are made by Napoleone Martinuzzi for Venini in Murano glass.
These items might show slight traces of use since they are vintage as a chip on t...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Melamine Bowl by Irving Harper
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A molded sea foam blue melamine bowl in the Florence pattern from the Prolon series designed for George Nelson and Associates.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Set of Eleven Minton Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates Made for T. Goode LTD, London
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
This is an exquisite set of eleven Minton Porcelain Ball dinner plates. They have a beautiful gold and white arabesque decoration of flowers with...
Category
1950s English Rococo Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Six Wedgwood Yellow Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Wedgwood yellow plates. Six vintage creamware shallow bowls/plates in "Cane" yellow with impressed and stamped marks for Wedgwood. England...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Creamware
Set of 12 Minton Dinner Plates Decorated with Ribbons of Raised Gilded Jeweling
By Minton
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous set of 12 Minton Dinner plates decorated with gilt vases of flowers and ribbons of raised gold jeweling. Minton made them for Da...
Category
1910s Rococo Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Large Pines Decorated Terracotta Vase, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Italian large pines decorated terracotta vase, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Midcentury Italian Pottery Candleholders
By Aldo Londi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Unknown
Importer: Raymore
Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern
Specs: Pottery
These mid century Italian pottery candle hold...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
13 Exquisite Rosenthal Garnet Gilt Orchid & Floral Service Plates, Special Order
By Rosenthal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
13 exquisite Rosenthal garnet gilt orchid and floral service plates, special order, each one richly decorated with wide red and gold borders, with vib...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
Category
1910s English Neoclassical Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Drink Glass Carrier Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Drink glass carrier, Austria, 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 Val St. Lambert Danse De Flore Cranberry Overlay Dessert Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A rare and amazing set of 12 gorgeous dessert plates with cranberry overlay, cut to clear with central star cut medallion and cameo cut frieze of Roman putti and angels embellished w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Set of 14 Steuben Salad or Desert Plates with 12 Bowls
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of 14 Steuben salad or desert plates with 12 bowls in original marshal fields fitted box with custom dust covers. Plates measure 8.5" and bowls meas...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Tazza Compote 263B, Grape Motif
By Georg Jensen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza compote with grape motif. This fabulous Georg Jensen sterling silver tazza features Jensen's iconic grape motif, a celebrated range of pieces which were inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetic coupled with time the artist spent traveling in Italy.
Georg Jensen was born in 1866 and trained as a sculptor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1892. Jensen began his artistic career in ceramics and started working with silver in 1904. He went on to establish his own smithy in Copenhagen and like many others working during the Art Nouveau period, was strongly influenced by natural forms and structure found in flowers and plants.
As mentioned above, Jensen spent time in Italy shortly after the turn of the century and developed an appreciation for ancient Roman silver work. He was also struck by the work of more recent Italian artists and was particularly influenced by those pieces which drew upon classical mythology, such as Baroque painter Caravaggio's 'Bacchus'. Jensen combined these influences with emerging Art Nouveau organic motifs, leading him to utilize the malleable qualities of silver to create his renowned Grape Collection.
This form of this silver tazza was initially designed by Jensen in 1918. The piece has a round pedestal foot which rises to a thick columnar stem reminiscent of the twisting trunk...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2".
Eight dinner siz...
Category
1930s American Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scroll and Bead by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Scroll and Bead by Blackinton Sterling Silver Flatware set with beaded design - 53 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ettore Sottsass Cast Aluminum Ashtray for Il Sestante, Italy 1962
Located in Milan, IT
Ettore Sottsass Cast Aluminum Ashtray for Il Sestante, Italy 1962
Reference: Domus n. 397, december 1962
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Gorgeous Green and Yellow Rectangular Ashtray or Catchall By Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous green and yellow rectangular ashtray or catchall By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy.
The item is in excellent condition.
Dimensions:
5,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage English Silver Plate Silent Butler with Removable Lid & Ebonised Handle
By Charles Howard Collins
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage silver plated English Silent Butler with an ebonised wooden handle. The lid, engraved with a lion, raises to show a rectangular recessed receptacle. The hollow space undern...
Category
1930s English Georgian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Herb Ritts Large Mid Century Sculptural Lucite Center Piece Bowl for Astrolite
By Herb Ritts
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large sized sculptural center piece bowl in thick Lucite with curved edges and upturned sides making this the perfect statement for any mid century table. Designed by Herb Ritts fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Lucite
Hand-Painted Ceramic "Amphora" Czech Riser with Precious Gem Accents, 1930s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
A stunning hand-painted ceramic riser hailing from the renowned Amphora Czech workshops. Crafted with precision and adorned with exquisite hand-painted g...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Fornasetti, "Cammei" porcelain plate, mid 20th century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Plate from the "Cammei" series by Pierro Fornasetti for his own company Fornasetti. Made in the late 20th century. Stamped Fornasetti on the bottom. Good vintage condition with norma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
A.Ve.M. Murano Red Millefiori Flower Silver Flecks Ribbon Italian Art Glass Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown red, silver, copper aventurine, millefiori flower murrines and twisted ribbons Italian art glass center bowl. It is documented to the A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Leaf
Murano Pink Opal Flowers Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous and large, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent pink flowers and gold flecks Italian art glass centerpiece sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of the Seguso Vetri ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Empoli MCM Green Glass Decanters Genie Bottles and Apothecary Jars
Located in Haarlem, NL
Spectacular set of ten 1960s green Italian Empoli pressed and blown glass. Three genie bottles, a mini dog shaped bottle and a cute cat shaped one. A large handblown two color pitche...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
20th Century Modern Suite Twelve Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes London 1968
Located in London, GB
An Impressive suite of 12 sterling silver champagne flutes designed with vase shaped bowls and styled with beautiful hammered patinas. The silver gilt raised pedestal feet have eleg...
Category
1960s British Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Bar Set
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful bar set of Aldo Tura in lacquered red goatskin and brass details includes a pitcher, an ice bucket and a champagne cooler.
The pitcher and the ice bucket have a thermo glas...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Brass
Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Line Ashtrays from Stelton, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This Cylinda-line ashtray, designed by Arne Jacobsen and made by Stelton 1960s / 1970s, represents the rare small-sized version meant for cigarretes. The version in brass came on lat...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Fruit Platter from the 1930s in Portoro marble
Located in Knivsta, SE
A Beautiful Art Deco Fruit Platter from the 1930s in Portoro marble. Very period design.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Kartell Salad Spoon & Fork Casalinghi, 1958 Design, Gino Colombini, Milan, Italy
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolute rare collectors item by Kartell Samco, Italy: this very set of salad cutlery comes in a cream with pistachio green handles!
Designed in 1958 amongst other household items by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Vulcain Watch Chrono Monopusher Circa 1930 Breguet Numerals
By Swiss Form
Located in Miami, FL
This is an original Vulcain Chrono Monopusher watch, Breguet numerals, working in perfect conditions, it was recently serviced, the watch it's gonna be shipped without strap.
FREE SH...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
White "Rigitulle" Serving Tray by Mathieu Matégot - France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic "rigitulle" punched sheet metal serving tray by Mathieu Matégot. Original paint.
In good vintage condition.
This piece will ship from France and can be returned to either Fran...
Category
1960s French Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
Large Saint Louis Crystal Blue and Clear Cameo vase -Butterfly & Flowers c1910
By Saint Louis
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A stunning large waisted crystal early cameo vase by the Saint Louis Crystal works of France, made in vibrant dark blue cut to clear -with a frosted look background, The image depict...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Traditional German Silver Gilt Stag Head Stirrup Cup
Located in New York, NY
Traditional German gilt sterling silver stirrup cup, ca 1950. Conical bowl mounted with cast stag head—a furry, gaping beast with flexed-back ears and big antlers. Marked. Weight: 10...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Nippon Hand Painted Floral Tea/Coffee Pot with 6 Demitasse Cups&Saucers
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Nippon tea/coffee pot set is a stunning addition to any collection. The hand-painted floral design showcases the intricate detail and skilled ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver Hungry Squirrel Porringer
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver porringer. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round with straight sides. Cast open cinquefoil handle inset with acorn-nibbling squirrel. Fully marked including...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare French Art Nouveau Emile Galle Cameo Glass Vase Seaweed -Wartime Production
By Emile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Exceptionally rare war time production Emile Galle cameo vase -in brown over orange. Depicting seaweed. Signed Provost Mk III see last picture for dating chart.
In 1914 War broke ou...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Silver Plate Pitcher with Bird by Los Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout vintage pitcher hand crafted in hammered copper under silver plate in modern form featuring a stone clad stylized bird as a handle. Signed Los Castillo on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
1950's Livia Gorka Ceramic Bowl
By Livia Gorka
Located in New York, NY
This Livia Gorka ceramic bowl stands out as a truly exceptional piece, embodying the artist's unique vision and expertise.
The striking combination of black and yellow hues, accente...
Category
1950s Hungarian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Scandinavian melonshaped Ceramic Vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s
By Wallåkra
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely melonshaped and decorativ ceramic vase by Wallåkra Sweden 1950s. The vase has brown earth basic color and relieffed verical stripes all around the vase. Matt finish with silky...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Ercole Barovier tray, 1940s'
Located in Torino, IT
Mirrored tray by Ercole Barovier
Refined 1950s' tray with engraved mirror top.
Submerged glass rope edging and brass handles and details.
A scene depicting two lovers is engraved ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Slim Mid Century Black Vase with Frill, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Black vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s.
Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box.
No jags, defects etc. The outer relief...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vintage Hand-Painted Ceramic Plates by Catalan Artist Diaz Costa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse your space in the enchanting world of Catalan artist Diaz Costa with our pair of vintage hand-painted ceramic plates, each featuring a captivating fish motif. Crafted with ar...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Large Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique large set of Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. The set comprises the complete series...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
A dozen 1930s Art Deco silver plated Cocktail Glasses from GAB, Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
A dozen 1930s Art Deco silver plated Cocktail Glasses from GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget in Sweden. Very period design. The inside of the glass bowls with some worn gilding.
Wear consi...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage N.M. Thune Norway Demitasse Sterling Silver and Enamel Spoons (6)
By N.M. Thune
Located in Naples, FL
Add a touch of elegance to your espresso/tea time with these vintage N.M. Thune Norway sterling silver and enamel demitasse spoons. The beautiful design and fine craftsmanship make ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage N M Thune Norway Sterling Silver and Enamel Demitasse Spoons (6)
By N.M. Thune
Located in Naples, FL
Enhance your collection with these exquisite demitasse spoons by N.M. Thune. Crafted with utmost precision and made of authentic sterling silver, these spoons exude elegance and cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage Murano Multi-Colored Glass Ash Tray
Located in Munich, DE
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair Of 5-Flame Art Nouveau Silver Candelabras, Tétard Frères Paris France c1910
Located in Vienna, AT
Two festive five-flame candelabras on a round, centrally raised foot, segmented by four applied pilasters with volute ends protruding over the rim, ring-shaped and radial relief band...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Rare Large Set of Vintage Michelin Man Tiles, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique large set of Michelin Man tiles, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. The set comprises the complete series...
Category
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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