20th Century Serving Pieces

French faience large oval fish platter signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940. Measures: 21" L on 9.3", 9" by 8.5".

An incredible large silver-plate food dome with a beautiful, simple decorative edge detail. Large enough to fit your Thanksgiving turkey, holiday ...

French series of tin timbales. These were used to measure quantities in a business such as a spice shop. Métier equipment 19th Century. Good condition. Shipping: L 26 P12 H19 2...

Set of four Wedgwood Directoire pattern yellow banded cream cups and saucers. Cups and saucers in the Directoire pattern and style with characteristic handles of the post Revolutionary six year period of the French Directory...

A superb example of a mid century heavy gauge sterling silver flat card tray of outstanding quality and condition for such an early silver item. The shaped circular form with sty...

A superbly crafted bent rosewood and beech wine rack designed by Torsten Johansson for AB Formtra of Sweden in the 1950s or 1960s. The eye-catching design is made of beautifully gra...

Incredibly beautiful salt and pepper shakers in lucite. The alluring beauty of multi-faceted lucite pieces present a streamlined mid century modern aesthetic that is timeless and min...

Fantastic set of Danish Mid Century Modern black Melamine salad serving spoon & fork utensils designed by Herbert Krenchel (1922-2014) in Denmark in 1950s. They were made by Torben ...

Dutch silver bread basket by Pressburg and Son, Haarlem, 1956 An oval silver bread basket with cut-out vertical lines and graceful handles The basket is Dutch silver hallmarked with...

Metal sugar bowl, circa 1920 Manufactured in Barcelona, Spain. In original condition with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful p...

Stylish pair of post-modern salad servers by Erik Magnussen for Stelton of Denmark, circa 1980s. The set is in brand new condition and each server ...

Decorative pan for aperitif by Jean Despres, France, circa 1950. Silver-plated metal piece with a hammered handle, and decorated at the base of a flat link chain. The plating is original. Dimensions : H 1.93 in. x W 8.15 in. x D 4.3 in. - H 4.9 cm x W 20.7 cm x D 10.9 cm. Signature incised "J.Després" under the handle and hallmark "JD" with an Amphora in the center (see photos). Jean Després, born June 15, 1889 in Souvigny (Allier), and died in 1980 in Avallon (Yonne), is a French goldsmith, creator of jewelry, objects and furniture of Art Deco style, specializing in the work of the silver.Jean Després was born into a descendant family of master glassmakers, Després de Loisy, and glaziers, Turlin. The family moved in Avallon in 1890 to open an articles of paintings and art store at no. 27 rue de Paris and then at no. 20 place Vauban.He attended school and college in Avallon without being a very bright student. His passion was cycling and competitions. He obtained his patent in 1905. His father placed him in apprenticeship with a friend, goldsmith in Paris in the Marais district.At the same time, he completed his training by following the drawing classes in the schools of the city of Paris and frequented the Bateau-Lavoir, where he met Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Paul Signac, Giorgio De Chirico, Marie Laurencin, Chaim Soutine, Maurice Utrillo and Georges Braque, whom will be his best friend. He is passionate about cubism.During World War I, Jean Després was assigned as a draftsman mechanic in the workshops of the military aviation. This double experience will durably mark him and feed all his work. He participated in the Art Deco movement. He had many friends in the avant-garde of the time, such as Paul Jouve or Maurice de Vlaminck.In the 1920s and 1930s, he took over his parents' store in Avallon and set up his studio where he created motor jewelery, whose pure forms inspired by aeronautical mechanical parts were part of the avant-garde movement. Craftsman of metal, gold, silver, tin, Després shaped material, invented new forms. Like his contemporaries Marcel Sandoz or Raymond Templier, he was one of those pioneers who renounce the codes of high jewelery and the use of precious stones. He participated, with the help of Paul Signac, in his first Salon des Indépendants in 1926.He also participated in the revival of the forms of goldsmithing by removing the classic ornaments, to create pieces with massive shapes, silver, pewter, usually silver metal, everyone recognizable by its hammered appearance.In 1935, he took care of the Art and Fashion Gallery at No. 39 rue du Colisée in Paris. In 1936, he married Simone Delattre, painter and decorator on embroidered fabrics. He was rewarded by the Aeroclub which awards him a gold medal in 1937. These works were beginning to be known abroad. The following year, he was named Knight of the Legion of Honor. He run his gallery and kept his studio in Avallon. In 1940, he was President of the Goldsmiths' Union, a professional delegate for artistic protection at the international jewelery-goldsmith's office. He was the goldsmith's rapporteur on the awards commission of the Society for the Promotion of Art and Industry.In 1943, he came to live on rue de La Trémoille in Paris, where he had a shop at the same address. Among his friends, he counted Pierre Vigoureux and frequented Jules Cavaillès, Worms, Peltier, Lalique, Robert and Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger and many others. He counted Josephine Baker among his famous clients.After the war, Jean Després will expose several times, with the support of the State, in different foreign countries. In 1972, he offered the city of Avallon sixty-eight of his works. EXHIBITIONS 1925: Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris, with Rose Adler and the painter Étienne Cournault 1925: International Exhibition of Decorative Arts 1926: Salon des indépendants 1928: Salon of the Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts 1928: Salon des Artistes-Decorateurs 1930: Union des Artistes Modernes, at the Pavillon de Marsan, he exhibits surrealist jewelry...

Platter or Tray Metal painted France 1970s Yellow Color with Flowers

Antique Gorham Co Figural Silver Plated Art Deco Ball Form Samovar Hot Water Drinks Dispenser. Item features "D" monogram to rear (see pic 7), maiden f...

Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" bread basket Bread basket # 380/ AP Herend Hungary. Measures: 7.5 cm high, 30 cm wid...

Set of Silver Glasses realized by italian manufacture in the mid-20th century. Silver 800, hallmark on base. 0.106 weight each h 11; diameter 5 cm, with handle 7.5 cm. Very good ...

Alexandre Noll (1898-1970) Hand-carved Pair of spoons in tropical wood. Signed: ANoll French, c. 1950. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles...

I am offering for sale a vintage sculptured gravy boat, which reproduces a full-length pheasant. Made in Italy around the mid-20th century, this gravy boat is made of hand-painted ce...

Diameter without handles 32cm Diameter with handles 37cm Polished

Mid-Century Mexican Modern solid brass and glass tile Mosaic coffee service by Salvador Teran. Reflective Copper toned 7-piece set. Featuring a handcrafted set, tile embellished Bras...

Hand made pair of salt & pepper shakers in ying / yang shape , with live edge sides very interesting set for a cabin or outdoors. circa 1970's.

French Faience Salt & Pepper Set Desvres , Circa 1900.

Small MCM solid wood trivet designed to hold a square casserole dish, circa 1970s. The piece is made of wood, is in very good vintage condition and measures 13.5"W x 10.5"D x 2.75"H...

This cheese tray or platter is from France. It has been made in the 1970s. Brown and Green Color.

Beautiful fluted lines in this signature piece of the Puiforcat design . Cannes was part of the collection of his wedding in 1928 , was made in sterling silver and marked with the Fr...

Midcentury beautiful condiment set (vinegar, oil, salt and pepper) in lucite, wicker, bamboo, brass and crystal ( Royal Crystal Rock) in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in It...

A Mid-Century Danish Enamel on Steel handled baker/server, circa 1950- 1960s. An iconic, quality Mid-Century Danish design, made of enamel on steel. Goes from oven or stovetop to ta...

Biot Art Glass Bootle Purple Color France 1960

Berndorf aplaca cake server austria 1920s Only polished

Midcentury wonderful rectangular serving tray in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to ...

Serving plate Sweden around 1960s Teak wood and ceramic Original condition.

Metal tray. attributed to be Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot. Origin: France,  1950s. Original Mathieu Matégot tray designed and manufactured in the 1950s in Fra...

This charming vintage black metal ivy wine table display rack is a fine embodiment of rustic elegance and functional artistry. The structure features a domed design with intricately ...

French White Faience Mustard Pot Limoges Circa 1900.

In the Moderne style developed for the Pewterer Porter Blanchard by the important modernist K.E.M. Weber.

Cruet set with base in red lacquered goatskin with inset rosewood coasters and stainless steel containers and hardware by Aldo Tura it comes with Ste...

Rococo Meissen B-Form This is a piece of Meissen porcelain, likely a serving dish or bowl, from their "B-Form" collection, characterized by its ornate, rococo-inspired design with a ...

Antique 19th Century Chinese Export solid silver wine ewer of exceptional quality. Of baluster form, the piece showcases a remarkable combination of traditional Chinese silverwork te...

Seascape porcelain wall plate by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1902-1914 A seascape scene with wooden sailboat on rough waves on a porcelain plate by Bing & Grøndahl, Denmark 1902-1914 w...

Stylish Stoneware Earthenware covered Casserole Pot Soup Tureen Studio art pottery signed 7.75 h x 14.5 w x 11.75 Preowned vintage condition Refer to listed images for details

Belt-like serving tray in metal and glass. Very unusual piece in metal and glass. This serving tray is made out of metal, but looks like it is made out of a leather belt. The cogn...

Dutch small silver Bonbon basket by Van Kempen & Begeer & Vos, 1921 Small silver basket by Van Kempen & Begeer & Vos, A boat shaped basket ope...

Amazing midcentury crystal lucite and chrome tray. This fantastic piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s and it is in the style of Willy Rizzo. This centrepiece is unique as t...

Salem by Tiffany has a contemporary simplicity that focuses on the natural beauty of the sterling silver. Superb Salem by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set - 123 pieces. Th...

Stanley Roberts Japan Covered Butter Dish Stainless Steel Elegant design floral accent 2.5 h x 4.5 d x 10.25 w Preowned vintage condition Refer to images provided.

AAntique Salt and Pepper Bowl with Wooden Carved Bear Item e7277 A small salt and pepper bowl made of pressed glass with tiny carved Black Forest ...

English Silver butter knifes by Maxfield & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1913 Maxfield & Sons Ltd, Sheffield England ( 1909-1921) butter knifes with shell...

This cheese tray or platter is from France. It has been made in the 1970s. Brown and Green Color.

Vintage Crab Cracker Tool 5.5 long x 2.25 w x .25 Preowned vintage condition. Review images.

Indonesian Silver Yogya Egg Cups Made by Sastro Sukarto Six Yogya silver egg cups from the first part of the 20th Century. Marked with the Indonesian hal...

Vintage Bruce Fox Design Wilton Large 19" Aluminum Shell Dish Centerpiece Bowl. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 19" W x 12" D.

2 Pc, Meissen Porcelain Cobalt & Gold Rim Decorated Soup Tureen, Under Platter. The soup tureen is classic porcelain white and decorated to t...

Italian hand painted ceramic server with 6 removable dishes and lidded center bowl, Set on a rotating wood base.

Indonesian Silver Yogya picture frame, 1930s A Yogya silver picture frame, made in Indonesia, 1930s. The frame has the pattern with lotus flow...

A stainless-steel salad serving set consisting of a spoon and fork made by Copper Craft. Stainless steel serving ends are connected to wrought metal handles in a spiral design, with ...

English blue and white covered dish. Blue and white covered dish for butter or cheese with markings for Furnivals Limited. England, early 20th Century Di...

The very same pieces can also be found in the museum in Sweden: ''Länsmuseet Gävleborg'' Beautifully elegant mocha cups & saucers by Gefle Porslinsfabrik, model -AE. Decor ''Royal L...

Cutlery for 12 persons in solid bronze designed by Scanline. Made by Broste Denmark in the 1960s .

Shallow serving plate / dish / centerpiece designed by Marianne Westman for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1960s. Ceramic in an earthy colored, wabi...

Group of silver plate serving pieces designed by Tommi Parzinger for Meuck - Cary circa 1950/60's. This lot includes a coffee pot, sugar bowl, creamer, and a fondue dish. All pieces ...