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Tableware For Sale
Limoges 34 Pieces Tableware in Very Fine Porcelain by GOA
Located in Paris, FR
Limoges porcelain tableware by GOA. Very white fine porcelain decorated with small roses and basket weave motif with a gold rim.
Dinner plates (25 cm) - 12x
Soup plates (25 cm) - 9x...
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & clear)
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite tableware items designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining experience. Crafted from high-quality gray crystal, these shakers are delicately shaped and designed with intricate patterns that catch the light beautifully. These functional salt and pepper shakers serve as stunning decorative elements and are perfect for special occasions, formal dinners, or as statement pieces for a stylish home. Each crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Antique Copeland 91 Piece Spode Dinner Service 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Extensive service of 19th century 81 piece Copeland Spode tablewares, with patterned borders and red-lined rims, with impressed marks for Copeland Spode.
Consisting of :
22 x Dinner...
Category
19th Century English Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s
By Ulla Procope, Arabia
Located in Tilburg, NL
Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware, Finland, 1970s.
This is a very large set of iconic Arabia Ruska tableware, designed by Ulla Procopé in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
1970 Steel Inox Gottingen Italian Space Age Design Flatware Cutlery 18 pieces
Located in Brescia, IT
Space Age Flatware _ set of 18 pieces
prod. Gottingen
Italy, 1970
Steel Inox
Modernist design
Very good condiction, light surface scratches
spoon: 20x5x1 cm
fork: 20x2.5x1 cm
knife...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Tableware
Materials
Steel
Vintage 1950's French Military Mess Kit with Trunk Industrial Dining Set
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming 1950's French military officer's mess kit. Kit appears mostly complete and includes original trunk with all of the items shown in the photos. This set can accomodate rough...
Category
1950s Industrial Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Set of 6 SAAP Danish Modern Rosewood Turned Wooden Knife Rest by Michael Bloch
By Dansk, Michael Bloch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine boxed set of Danish Modern knife rests (or chopstick rests).
In rosewood (or possibly cocobolo).
Produced by S.A.A.P Denmark.
Designed by Michael Bloch.
Comprising six ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Rosewood
Box of 6 Le Cirque N.Y. Branded Custom Villeroy & Boch 6 1/4" Plates
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century German Hollywood Regency Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique salt and spice cellar with centered mustard pot menagere is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design by the renowned German manufacturer WMF (Württembergische ...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate, Pewter
Silver Plate Flatware - Classic Rim pattern 8 Table Settings plus Serving pcs
By Oneida
Located in Miami, FL
Silver plated flatware in the Classic Rim pattern with 8 table settings + serving pieces. Each setting consists of a dinner knife (9.75 inches long) & fork (9" long), a knife (8.75"...
Category
1990s Japanese Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Victorian Mappin & Webb 148pc Canteen of cutlery Queens Pattern etc
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Mappin & Webb 148pc Canteen of cutlery Queens Pattern etc
LID:2 fish carvers M & W PP
12 fish forks Mappin & Webb Princess plate Faux bone handles
12 fish k...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Christian Dior Lucite, Wicker and Brass Placemats or Chargers, 6 pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish tableware ensemble of six placemats was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1970. The chargers have a rectangular shape with polished brass framing...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Gold, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Chinoiserie Nickel Bronze Faux Bamboo Flatware Set (144 Pieces)
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful, Chinoiserie-Style faux bamboo nickel bronze flatware in very nice original hardwood storage box. This set is in excellent condition a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Tableware
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Contemporary Set of 8 Handwoven Natural Rattan Waves Placemats
Located in Toronto, ON
Uplift your table with these stunning handwoven rattan waves placemats in natural, burgundy and pink. Finely crafted by expert artisans, these pieces all showcase the classical techn...
Category
2010s Colombian Tableware
Materials
Rattan
73 Pieces Stainless Steel Flatware of Helmut Adler for Amboss, Austria Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This wonderful set of high quality flatware made of stainless steel was designed by Helmut Adler for the manufacturer of Amboss Austria. It is called the ...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
166-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Complete for 12 - Spatours
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of silver-plated cutlery for 12 people, made by the French brand Christofle.
The name of the model is Spatours. A classic and refined design, that fits almost any table s...
Category
Early 2000s Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
A coco de mer nut from the Seychelles islands carved on the back side to make a decorative contai...
Category
19th Century Seychellois Antique Tableware
Materials
Coconut
Brass and Walnut Paper Towel Holder
Located in Treadwell, NY
Elegant modernist unlacquered brass paper towel holder with a walnut base finished in a hardwax oil. The brass finish will naturally patina and deepen with time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Solingen 69 Piece Gold Plated Canteen Cutlery Fitted Case 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage Solingen 69 piece 12 place settings canteen of 24kt gold plated cutlery, from Germany, and late 20th century in date.
The set is made in the delightful Golden Affection pattern and is complete and cased in its original fitted case.
The set comprises:
12 x Main Forks
12 x Main Knives
12 x Soup Spoons
12 x Tea Spoons
12 x Cake Forks
2 x Gravy Ladles
2 x Serving Spoons
1 x Soup Ladle
2 x Pickle Forks
1 x Sugar Spoons
1x Cake Slicer
Add an elegant touch to your dining experience with this wonderful set.
Condition:
This set is in really excellent unused condition please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 10 cm x Width 45 cm x Depth 31 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot
Solingen Cutlery...
Category
Late 20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
Rosenthal porcelain dinner service "Maria", Germany 1966
By Rosenthal
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal porcelain dinner service "Maria", Germany 1966
A white porcelain dinner service set by Rosenthal, Germany
Dated with the Rosenthal mark of 1966
The romantic set called " M...
Category
20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Michael Aram Bone Silver Plate Flatware Set of 22 Pieces , 1990s
By Michael Aram
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Michael Aram Bone Silver Plate Flatware Set of 22 Pieces , 1990s
Rare set of unique Aram's 'Boneware' Collection comprised of four knives, four large soup spoons, three dinner forks,...
Category
1990s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & clear)
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite tableware items designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining experience. Crafted from high-quality gray crystal, these shakers are delicately shaped and designed with intricate patterns that catch the light beautifully. These functional salt and pepper shakers serve as stunning decorative elements and are perfect for special occasions, formal dinners, or as statement pieces for a stylish home. Each crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Located in Glendale, CA
L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Rosewood and Stainless Nutcracker and Teak Bowl
Located in San Diego, CA
A great rosewood and stainless steel nutcracker with a butcher block concave bowl. Denmark, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & amber)
Located in Glendale, CA
Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite tableware items designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any dining experience. Crafted from high-quality gray crystal, these shakers are delicately shaped and designed with intricate patterns that catch the light beautifully. These functional salt and pepper shakers serve as stunning decorative elements and are perfect for special occasions, formal dinners, or as statement pieces for a stylish home. Each crystal Salt and Pepper Shaker...
Category
2010s Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
BOTERO Small Thermal Carafe - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Portugal orange green Quinta Nova porcelain dinnerware set, 43 pieces
By Vista Alegre
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous porcelain tableware from the Portuguese firm Quinta Nova, renowned for its fine porcelain. Its meticulously painted floral design combines warm tones of orange and green on a pearly white background, evoking a romantic yet contemporary touch. The edges of the pieces feature a wavy shape with a fine gold trim, enhancing their decorative character. The floral ornamentation, with intertwined branches and flowers in full bloom, recalls 19th-century botanical motifs, inspired by Rococo art and Victorian design. The balance between the gold details and the softness of the floral brushstrokes make this tableware ideal for a more classic decor style or a more modern setting. Stamped on the base of each piece.
Quinta Nova Porcelain, now Vista Alegre
Quinta Nova Porcelain was a Portuguese brand...
Category
1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Volcanic Textured Sculptural Platter – Handmade Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Art
Located in Joniskio rajonas, LT
This sculptural ceramic platter is a tactile expression of earth’s raw energy, echoing the textures of cooled lava, scorched terrain, and natural erosion. Handmade using sustainable,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Fornasetti salt and pepper shakers with an additional container
Located in London, GB
Set of three condiment containers. By Piero Fornasetti c 1950
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain & Pure Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers "Cat & Dog" By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage table sculptures made in porcelain and pure silver designed and manufactured in Mexico by Emilia Castillo.
The sculptures depict A do...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
The Dots Menagerie D’été Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your summer gatherings with the charming Menagerie D’été Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate Set. This delightful set features four uniquely designed plates, each adorned with p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
The Barn Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring rustic charm and countryside warmth to your table with the Barn Collection Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate Set. This enchanting set features four distinctively designed salad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
The Dots Menagerie D’été Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Mix Set of 4
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your summer gatherings with the charming Menagerie D’été Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate Set. This delightful set features four uniquely designed dinner plates, each adorne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
The Black Collection Porcelain Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a striking touch of exotic sophistication to your table setting with the Black Collection Porcelain Plate Set. This captivating set features four beautifully designed porcelain p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Rattan and brass centerpiece, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very beautiful rattan and brass centerpiece made in Italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, it is inspired by the designs of Gabriella Crespi. Magnificent decorati...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Pan Am's First Class China Service for Trans-Atlantic Flights, 69 Pieces
Located in Austin, TX
This vintage china service from the 1950s was made especially for Pan Am World Airways in Japan by Noritake. It was used on the iconic airline's trans-Atlantic flights in the 1950's, for First-Class passengers traveling from New York to London and Paris. Each piece is an off-white bone china, rimmed in 18-carat gold.
This collection is archetypal MCM in its design, and still projects an aura of what the Golden Age of jet travel was like. Each piece is in mint condition! A rare and treasured find, indeed, with an ample number of pieces for a dinner service of eight.
The set includes:
> 10 cream soup bowls -- 4.75"Diam x 1.75"T
> 5 multi-use bowls -- 5.25"Diam x 2"T
> 16 salad and desert plates -- 6"Diam
> 8 dinner plates -- 8.75"Diam
> 12 coffee/tea cups and saucers -- Cups: 3.25"Diam x 2"T; Saucers: 5"Diam
> 18 monogrammed napkins...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Black, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Aluminia Royal Copenhagen Set of 5 Tranquebar Cups and Saucers, 1914-1969
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 5 cups and 5 saucers features the main motif of a tulip framed by a braided pattern in blue colors. The braided rims of both cups and saucers are done in relief, addi...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Contemporary Cutlery Silver Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our Artefacto cutlery set. A fork, spoon, and knife – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Silver Plated Ice Bucket Sculptural Feet Carved by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Designed as part of a collection for the Venice Biennale, the Ice Cooler epitomizes Natalia Criado’s fusion of Colombian symbolism and Italian artistry. The "exotic" three feet that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Gucci 1970s Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Gucci
Located in Milan, IT
Gucci 1970s Quail salt and pepper shakers.
Signed Gucci Italy
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal
Set 6 pcs. French Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups/Saucers
By Limoges
Located in Vilnius, LT
The set of 6 pcs. espresso cups and saucers by French Limoges porcelain in glazed porcelain decorated with green, black and gold decor.
Marked Limoges France.
Measures: Cup H 5.4 x 5...
Category
Early 20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
Located in London, GB
Vintage Coco de mer container decorative arts décor
A coco de mer nut from the Seychelles islands carved on the back side to make a decorative contai...
Category
19th Century Seychellois Antique Tableware
Materials
Coconut
PETITE FRITURE Donut, Medium Mug, Blueberry, Designed by Pia Chevalier
Located in New York, NY
In creating the Donut collection, designer Pia Chevalier drew her inspiration from the world of baking. The ceramic artist imagined these cups and mugs a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Tableware
Materials
Earthenware
Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill in Rosewood and Brass, circa 1960
Located in New York City, NY
Rosewood and Brass salt Shaker and Pepper Mill, Italy
Category
20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Natural Capiz Shell and Cork Round Placemat Chargers With Brass Rims
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 natural capiz shell round placemat chargers with brass rims and natural cork bottoms. Made by hand in the Phillipine islands.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Shell
Arles White Leather & Rattan Thermal Carafe
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
A well-received housewarming gift, this splendid thermal carafe boasts a timeless and versatile charm that will effortlessly complete any kitchenware collection. Almost entirely cove...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Leather
Tropical Bird Set of 6 Napkin Rings
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
Functional and stylish, this set of six napkin rings boasts a skillful glass rendition of tropical birds in bright colors. A refined and charming addition to any table setting, this ...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Glass
Carl Auböck Up to Three Midcentury Polished Brass Card Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
*Actually up to three pieces available*
A beautiful card stand, made of polished brass, designed and executed in the 1950s by Carl Auböck, Austria. To be used for business cards, fol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of six knife rests. Made of pewter (etain) in France, the set is so pretty, consisting of 6 different animals in their slightly distressed original box. There are one ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Royal Albert England Porcelain Serving Set, Old Country Roses, 1974-1980
By Royal Albert
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage serving set consists of two-tier sandwich or cookie platter stand, relish or condiment bowl, and salt and pepper shakers. The fine porcelain pieces are decorated in Old Country Roses...
Category
1970s English Victorian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
French floral die stamped silver spill vase, c. 1870
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Floral die stamped silver spill vase with flared rim. Engraved on the side with the name "F.N. Noyes"
Stamped on the bottom: V 12
France. circa 1870.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900
Located in Delft, NL
German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900
A 12 person table cutlery with handles of deer antlers. This set is marked with the Henckels logo used from 1900-1969. This set is from the early 1900s.
The set has signs of wear and can be seen in the photos.
The measurement of the knife is 25 cm long, the metal blade is 2.5 cm wide and the handle approx. 3 cm.
The box measures 9 cm high, 48.5 cm wide and 28.5 cm deep.
The weight is approx. 3.5 kilos
J. A. Henckels is a German knife...
Category
Early 20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Metal
Dotty Jug in Terracotta, Ceramics
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
Rustic and full of charm, our Dotty collection is handmade in Southern Italy. Inspired by an antique terracotta fragment found by Louise on her travels, shop the full dinnerware coll...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872
Located in Delft, NL
Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872
An Austrian-Hungary silver sugar box with hinged lid. On the lid a rose with leaves as knob. A rectangular box with beautiful round scalloped body...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Wedgewood Black "Colonnade" Bone China Dinner Service for 12
By Wedgewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in England, the Wedgewood Black "Colonnade" Bone China Dinner Service for 12 offers timeless elegance. Made from the finest bon...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service, Denmark 1961
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Copenhagen porcelain tableware dinner service, Denmark 1961
A Royal Copenhagen porcelain dinner service with pattern number 595, the floral golden basket
Flowers in the ce...
Category
20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Thirty Baccarat Stamped Austerlitz Stemware. Three Sizes. 20th C. France.
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning set of thirty Baccarat "Austerlitz" stemware pieces, finely crafted in France and stamped with the Baccarat hallmark. This elegant collection includes three sizes—ten of e...
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Glass
Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s.
The copper pots have cast iron handles.
This se...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware
Materials
Copper, Iron
Georg Jensen Set of Twelve Sterling Silver Charger Plates 587A
Located in Hellerup, DK
A set of twelve early sterling silver Georg Jensen charger plates, design #587A by Johan Rohde (1930). This minimalist design marks Rohde’s transition from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, s...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 18Pc Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Fork Knife Fish Flatware Cutlery
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century set of mother of pearl handled 6 table knives, 6 forks, and 6 spreaders. Main set features silverplate blades and collars (blades marked with pseudo hallmark SMS),...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
BOTERO Medium Thermal Carafe - Cappuccino Beije
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
BOTERO Small Thermal Carafe - Cappuccino Beije
Located in Torino, IT
The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Wild Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
The sweetest flower, the Wild Rose, is captured beautifully in this lovely Victorian design. The traditional fiddle-back handle can carry a monogram or be left to display its profusi...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marianne Brandt Avantgarde Bauhaus „Mignon" Table Brush Dustpan Set, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
An iconic Bauhaus table brush and pan sweeping set from the early 1930s in light-green / pastel jade green. Designed by Marianne Brandt (1893-1983), manuf...
Category
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Service for 12 Stanley Roberts Tiburon Modern Stainless Bamboo Style Flatware
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful 68 piece, service for twelve, large set of Stanley Roberts stainless steel flatware in the Tiburon bamboo pattern. This set consists of 12 forks, 12 salad forks, 12 soup sp...
Category
1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century Johnson Brothers 40 Pieces Blue and White Victorian Chintz
Located in Lomita, CA
Blue and white Victorian service pieces are always welcome and Johnson Brothers takes the cake in Victorian Chintz from the 19th Century, made in England. These rare pieces will bring a smile to the faces of those who sit down for a meal served on this antique Johnson Brothers...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Hand-Crafted Solid Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Great Original Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative and tactile, late 18th century mortar set.
Mortars have been used for centuries by private people and by people in certain trades. In the kitche...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Tableware
Materials
Bronze
120 Piece Vintage Franciscan Apple Pattern Dinnerware Hand Painted USA England
Located in Dayton, OH
This vintage china set in the apple pattern by Franciscan has doubles of many pieces suitable for large gatherings. Includes 120 hand painted pieces...
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Antique and Vintage Tableware
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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