Skip to main content

Dinner Plates

to
1,099
2,468
367
32
2,596
1,852
2,449
1,015
2,867
2,646
2,847
Dinner Plates For Sale
19th Century Japanese Imari Plate
19th Century Japanese Imari Plate

19th Century Japanese Imari Plate

$280Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Japanese Imari Plate

By Imari Porcelain

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Japanese Imari Plate. 8.5 inches diameter.

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French Majolica Daisy Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950
French Majolica Daisy Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950

French Majolica Daisy Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950

By Marcel Guillot

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Pansy Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950. 8.3 inches diameter.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Richard Ginori Plates For Marcel Rochas
Richard Ginori Plates For Marcel Rochas

Richard Ginori Plates For Marcel Rochas

By Richard Ginori

Located in Milan, IT

A Stunning set of 12 plates by Richard Ginori for Marcel Rochas. Original boxes

Category

20th Century Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Fine China, set of six "Freshness Lines Red" plates in porcelain.
Royal Fine China, set of six "Freshness Lines Red" plates in porcelain.

Royal Fine China, set of six "Freshness Lines Red" plates in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Fine China, a set of six "Freshness Lines Red" plates. Five dinner plates and one lunch plate. Early 2000s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dinner plates: 28.5 cm. Lunch plate: 22....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French Majolica Oyster Plate Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880
French Majolica Oyster Plate Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880

French Majolica Oyster Plate Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy-le-Roi. The six pink wells are surrounded by green seaweeds.

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 8 Porcelain Allegorical Scene Plates
Set of 8 Porcelain Allegorical Scene Plates

Set of 8 Porcelain Allegorical Scene Plates

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Norwood, NJ

An elaborate set of 8 Continental porcelain hand painted cabinet plates with cobalt and gold borders. The plates measure 10.88 inches in diameter and depict 8 different allegorical s...

Category

1920s German Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 8 Antique English Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1825
Set of 8 Antique English Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1825

Set of 8 Antique English Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1825

By Derby

Located in Katonah, NY

This set of eight antique English porcelain plates features vibrant hand-painted floral decoration. Made at Derby circa 1825, each plate features an exuberant bouquet of garden flowe...

Category

Early 19th Century George IV Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Majolica Pink Oyster Plate Vallauris
Mid-Century Majolica Pink Oyster Plate Vallauris

Mid-Century Majolica Pink Oyster Plate Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Ceramic Pink Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950. 9 colors available. pink,navy blue,yellow,orange,green,purple,black,aqua,red.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Art Nouveau Metal Plate, French Design, 30.5 cm
19th Century Art Nouveau Metal Plate, French Design, 30.5 cm

19th Century Art Nouveau Metal Plate, French Design, 30.5 cm

Located in Barcelona, ES

19th century metal plate, Art Nouveau style. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ma...

Category

19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Metal

Set of Five Antique Porcelain Dinner Dishes Hand-Painted, England, Ca. 1830
Set of Five Antique Porcelain Dinner Dishes Hand-Painted, England, Ca. 1830

Set of Five Antique Porcelain Dinner Dishes Hand-Painted, England, Ca. 1830

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in Katonah, NY

This set of five Coalport Porcelain dinner dishes was made in England circa 1830. In the center of each one is a bouquet of exquisite hand-painted flowers. The close-up images show...

Category

1830s English Early Victorian Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Orrefors Carat Side Plate 7 1/2
Orrefors Carat Side Plate 7 1/2

Orrefors Carat Side Plate 7 1/2

By Lena Bergström

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

The Carat collection is based on a contemporary interpretation of the traditional cut glass for which Orrefors is world-renowned. The irregular geometry produces beautiful reflection...

Category

2010s Turkish Dinner Plates

Materials

Crystal

12 Antique English Cobalt Blue & Raised Gold Dinner Plates Circa 1915
12 Antique English Cobalt Blue & Raised Gold Dinner Plates Circa 1915

12 Antique English Cobalt Blue & Raised Gold Dinner Plates Circa 1915

By Royal Doulton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic and elegant set of dinner plates by one of our favorite Gilded Age factories of Royal Doulton, England. This set features their Robert Allen designed shape and has cartouch...

Category

1910s British Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Plates, 18th Century Set of Fourteen -
Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Plates, 18th Century Set of Fourteen -

Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Plates, 18th Century Set of Fourteen -

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Bradenton, FL

Set of Fourteen Hand-painted Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Plates. The Manufacture de Sèvres, in Sèvres, France, was established in the 18th century, and became one of Europe's most presti...

Category

18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates

Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates

By Royal Worcester

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.

Category

1950s American Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Fornasetti Themes and Variation Porcelain Plate, Pattern #101
Fornasetti Themes and Variation Porcelain Plate, Pattern #101

Fornasetti Themes and Variation Porcelain Plate, Pattern #101

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Sun-Faced Muse: Fornasetti's Tema e Variazioni Plate #101 Decorative Plate, Pattern #101 from the Tema e Variazioni Series Artist/Designer: Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988) Manufact...

Category

Late 20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Laura de Santillana, Italy, Numeri Murrine Plate
Laura de Santillana, Italy, Numeri Murrine Plate

Laura de Santillana, Italy, Numeri Murrine Plate

By Laura de Santillana, Venini

Located in Uccle, BE

Hand welded and ground Murano glass plate with an arrangement of polychrome murrines depicting numbers from zero to nine and nine to zero. Designed in 1975 and awarded during exhi...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Art Glass

Ralph Lauren Wedgwood Patchwork Cup & Saucer set ~ 4 pieces
Ralph Lauren Wedgwood Patchwork Cup & Saucer set ~ 4 pieces

Ralph Lauren Wedgwood Patchwork Cup & Saucer set ~ 4 pieces

By Wedgwood, Ralph Lauren

Located in New York, NY

A four (4) piece up and saucer set in the Patchwork pattern by Wedgwood for Ralph Lauren. Made in England, circa 1990. This rare and out of production pattern features a blue/white...

Category

1990s English Country Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Amami, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design
Amami, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design

Amami, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Inspired by the coral reef of the Amami Islands in Japan, the Amami collection features tropical fishes and beautiful seaweed. A perfect choice for every spot near the seaside.

Category

2010s Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Henriette, Five Dinner Plates
Royal Copenhagen Henriette, Five Dinner Plates

Royal Copenhagen Henriette, Five Dinner Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Henriette. Five dinner plates. Model No. 444/8549. Measurements: 25.8 cm. In perfect condition. First sorting.

Category

1960s Danish Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Elaborately Gilded Dinner Plates
12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Elaborately Gilded Dinner Plates

12 Minton England Antique Custom Cobalt Blue Elaborately Gilded Dinner Plates

By Minton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic and elegant set of 12 dinner plates with rich cobalt blue collars elaborately decorated in gold in a beaded foliate swag surrounded by two 24 karat gold bands. A nice clear...

Category

Early 1900s British Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Early Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Flying Bird Ptn Retailers mark, circa 1825
Early Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Flying Bird Ptn Retailers mark, circa 1825

Early Mason's Ironstone Dinner Plate Flying Bird Ptn Retailers mark, circa 1825

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a late Georgian Ironstone dinner plate in the distinctive flying bird pattern, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early 19th century, circa 182...

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

French Majolica Grape Leaves Plate Onnaing, circa 1900
French Majolica Grape Leaves Plate Onnaing, circa 1900

French Majolica Grape Leaves Plate Onnaing, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica grape leaves plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French Country Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of 11 French Majolica Asparagus Plates by Sarreguemines, 19th Century
Set of 11 French Majolica Asparagus Plates by Sarreguemines, 19th Century

Set of 11 French Majolica Asparagus Plates by Sarreguemines, 19th Century

By Sarreguemines

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A striking set of 11 antique French majolica asparagus plates, crafted by the renowned Sarreguemines pottery in the late 19th century. Each plate is molded in a stylized scallop shel...

Category

19th Century French Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Paint

Set of 4 antique pottery plates, decorative motifs, France, early 20th century
Set of 4 antique pottery plates, decorative motifs, France, early 20th century

Set of 4 antique pottery plates, decorative motifs, France, early 20th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A charming set of four antique French earthenware plates dating from the early 20th century. Each piece features a different hand-painted design: scenes of traditional figures, a flo...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Majolica Mallard Duck Plate Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Mallard Duck Plate Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Mallard Duck Plate Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Majolica Mallard Duck Plate Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important man...

Category

1890s French Country Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

La Menagerie Ottomane Peacock Porcelain Dinner Plate, Handmade in Italy
La Menagerie Ottomane Peacock Porcelain Dinner Plate, Handmade in Italy

La Menagerie Ottomane Peacock Porcelain Dinner Plate, Handmade in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Discover the fascinating world of exotic animals once hidden within the Sultan’s palaces, often gifted by foreign dignitaries and treasured as symbols of wonder and prestige. La Mena...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Ikat Porcelain Dessert Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy
Ikat Porcelain Dessert Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

Ikat Porcelain Dessert Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless design. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most iconic Ikat designs into a vibrant porcelain plate collection. Handmade in Italy, this set of 6 plates is perfect for adding a joyful, playful touch to your tableware collection or as stunning decorative wall pieces. These plates are designed to bring elegance and delight to every dining experience. Made in Italy 100% Porcelain Hand-applied decal Set of 6 Ikat Plates...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French Majolica Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890
French Majolica Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890

French Majolica Daisy Plate Orchies, circa 1890

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica daisy plate Orchies unsigned, circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Transfer Decorate / Gilt  Dinner Service Plate For 11 People
Porcelain Transfer Decorate / Gilt  Dinner Service Plate For 11 People

Porcelain Transfer Decorate / Gilt Dinner Service Plate For 11 People

By Coronet

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Dine in timeless elegance with our Porcelain Painted and Gilt Floral Bouquet Decorated Set of Eleven Dinner Plates, a stunning creation from the mid-20th century by Coronet Chinaware...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Louis XVI Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg
Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

By Noritake

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 Noritake porcelain dinner plates. With transfer painted polychrome flowers to the center & rim, green Rococo style decoration, and raised gold highlights. (Labeled to the reverse with an old Seidenberg sticker pricing the set at $2250.) Simply a wonderful set of dinner service plates! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is some noticeable rubbing to the inner gold ring in the centers of most plates. There is some minor rubbing and losses to gilding high points in the raised gold decoration and one small noticeable (a little bit deeper) half-inch scratch to one plate. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Noritake Morimura Brothers...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900

By Limoges

Located in Austin, TX

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900. 7.5 inches diameter.

Category

Early 1900s French Romantic Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Late Spode Copeland Garrett Green Lily Luncheon Plates 1830s, Set of 6
Late Spode Copeland Garrett Green Lily Luncheon Plates 1830s, Set of 6

Late Spode Copeland Garrett Green Lily Luncheon Plates 1830s, Set of 6

By Copeland & Garrett Spode

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of six, luncheon sized plates, from Copeland & Garrett, Late Spode, circa 1830s. Copeland and Garrett operated from 1833-1847 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The ...

Category

1830s English High Victorian Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880
French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880

French Green Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, circa 1880.

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Tirschenreuth Porcelain Service Plates
Set of 12 Tirschenreuth Porcelain Service Plates

Set of 12 Tirschenreuth Porcelain Service Plates

By Tirschenreuth Bavaria

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A beautiful set of 12 porcelain 10.75 inch service plates with elaborate gold borders. The floral centers with lacy style borders each with slightly different bouquets and sprigs of ...

Category

1920s German Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French Majolica Leaves Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890
French Majolica Leaves Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890

French Majolica Leaves Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica leaves plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Rustic Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Leaves & Grapes Plate Onnaing, circa 1900
French Majolica Leaves & Grapes Plate Onnaing, circa 1900

French Majolica Leaves & Grapes Plate Onnaing, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica leaves & grapes plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French Country Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set for Ten Venetian Gilt-Heightened Enamel Glasses w Plates & Bowls. E. 20th C.
Set for Ten Venetian Gilt-Heightened Enamel Glasses w Plates & Bowls. E. 20th C.

Set for Ten Venetian Gilt-Heightened Enamel Glasses w Plates & Bowls. E. 20th C.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional assembled suite of ten Venetian enamel and gilt-decorated glass place settings, executed in the grand tradition of early 20th century Murano artistry. Each setting con...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Dinner Plates

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Gold Adam Porcelain Plates, Set of Twelve
Vintage Piero Fornasetti Gold Adam Porcelain Plates, Set of Twelve

Vintage Piero Fornasetti Gold Adam Porcelain Plates, Set of Twelve

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Forbidden Fruit: Complete Set of 12 'Adam' Gold Porcelain Plates Piero Fornasetti, Circa 1970s This complete and captivating set of twelve Piero Fornasetti "Adam" porcelain plat...

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Chocolate Cup & Smooth Saucer Medicago Minima L. 3513
Royal Copenhagen Flora Chocolate Cup & Smooth Saucer Medicago Minima L. 3513

Royal Copenhagen Flora Chocolate Cup & Smooth Saucer Medicago Minima L. 3513

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Chocolate Cup & Smooth Saucer Medicago minima L. 3513 Flora Danica (1961 To Current) by ROYAL COPENHAGEN Cup 2.75" x 3.5" x h 2.75" The last picture shows other items from the same ...

Category

20th Century Danish Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mason’s “Regency” Ironstone Dinnerware Set, England, Circa 1930, 11 Piec
Antique Mason’s “Regency” Ironstone Dinnerware Set, England, Circa 1930, 11 Piec

Antique Mason’s “Regency” Ironstone Dinnerware Set, England, Circa 1930, 11 Piec

By Alex Mason

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A beautiful vintage Mason’s Patent Ironstone China “Regency” pattern dinnerware set, made in England circa 1930. This classic pattern features vibrant blue roses with colourful floral accents in yellow, red and green, arranged around a decorative border on a warm cream ironstone ground. The design reflects the elegant decorative style Mason’s is known for, combining rich cobalt blues with traditional English floral motifs. These plates display wonderfully and make a charming addition to a traditional table setting, collection of English ironstone, or vintage kitchen décor. Set Includes (11 Pieces) 3 Dinner Plates – approx. 10.5 inches 4 Plates – approx. 9 inches 4 Side / Dessert Plates – approx. 7 inches Details Maker: Mason’s Patent Ironstone China Pattern: Regency Origin: England Date: Circa 1930 Material: Ironstone china Marked on the base with Mason’s Regency...

Category

1920s English Victorian Vintage Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Antique English Hand Painted Service Plates Set of Eight
Antique English Hand Painted Service Plates Set of Eight

Antique English Hand Painted Service Plates Set of Eight

By Copeland Spode, Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A set of eight hand painted English service dinner plates by Copeland Spode, made for Tiffany & Co., NYC. Each one hand painted with a basket of fruit and leaves signed by the artist...

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French Majolica Leaves & Yellow Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890
French Majolica Leaves & Yellow Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890

French Majolica Leaves & Yellow Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica leaves and yellow flowers plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890..

Category

1890s French Rustic Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

St. Clément, Keller Guerin Asparagus & Artichoke Faïence Majolica Plate
St. Clément, Keller Guerin Asparagus & Artichoke Faïence Majolica Plate

St. Clément, Keller Guerin Asparagus & Artichoke Faïence Majolica Plate

By Keller & Guérin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Saint Clément French Faïence, a majolica glazed plate showing overlapping asparagus spears, leaves and globe artichoke heads. A deep sauce well is also formed as an artichoke head. Glazed in lavender, and various shades of greens on a cream ground. The faience factory of Saint-Clement, located 12 kms from Lunéville, was established in 1758 by Jacques Chambrette. The factory was awarded the label as Royal Supplier for Marie-Antoinette’s Trianon. In 1892, the factory was sold to Keller...

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Sarreguemines French Majolica Turquoise Swallow Plates, Set of Four
19th Century Sarreguemines French Majolica Turquoise Swallow Plates, Set of Four

19th Century Sarreguemines French Majolica Turquoise Swallow Plates, Set of Four

By Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Sarreguemines, a set of four majolica plates, France, circa 1880. A scarcer mold, two swallows soar against a turquoise sky. The birds are glazed in soft blues, grays, and crea...

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Antique and Vintage Dinner Plates

Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.

We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.

Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.

Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.