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Tableware For Sale
Large assembled set of blue onion Meissen with red flower 107 pieces
Located in Houston, TX
This set is rare with the red flower that is incorporated into The design with gilt accents. It is a very large set which Includes the following 14 9.75” dinner plates 14 8.75” d...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Set of Fine English Minton Rose China, Total of 341 Pieces
Located in Houston, TX
This set is comprised of several sets of the same pattern! Great for large parties 65 dinner plates, 33 luncheon plates 56 dessert plates 53 bread and butter plates 19 fruit bowls 4 dessert bowls 6 large soup bowls...
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Mid-20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Fine French Vintage White Linen Tablecloth Embroidered with 12 Matching Napkins
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional quality in this magnificent piece of work, Embroidered with flowers and bows. The central design Follows an oval pattern and is profusely embroidered In a floral an b...
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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Linen

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...
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19th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Tableware

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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...
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1950s Industrial Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set Of 6 Le Cirque Custom Bernardaud Limoges Monkey Salad Plates
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of six Bernardaud Limoges custom porcelain salad plates for Le Cirque Restaurants. The plates are decorated with scenes of monkeys picking fruit along vibrant orange borders. ...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ulla Procopé Monumental 172 Piece Set of Iconic Arabia Ruska Tableware 1970s
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...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

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 ...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Pewter

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 ...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Tableware

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Glass

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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Silver Plate Flatware - Classic Rim pattern 8 Table Settings plus Serving pcs
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"...
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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...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Gucci Italy Chrome and Enamel Equestrian Place Card Holders, twelve in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gucci, Italy designed these luxury chromed metal and enamel place card-holders. The set of twelve pieces features an equestrian design motif with a high-polished chrome-plated brass ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Chrome

166-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Christofle - Complete for 12 - Spatours
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...
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Early 2000s Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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 ...
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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Flying Bird Pattern Pair of Sauce Boats England Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely pair of antique sauce boats is decorated in the vibrant Flying Bird pattern. Each piece features a colorful, long-tailed bird flying above a lush chinoiserie garden fille...
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Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

Materials

Ironstone

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...
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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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...
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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.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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, ...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rosenthal porcelain dinner service "Maria", Germany 1966
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...
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20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

SHERAZADE set of 2 napkin rings - Spritz Orange
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

SHERAZADE set of 2 napkin rings - Cappuccino Beije
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

SHERAZADE set of 2 napkin rings - Amalfi Blue
Located in Torino, IT
This exquisite napkin holder, echoing an everyday object, elevates any table with its charm and visual balance. The object is made of leather with a piping system, in which thin stri...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

Gucci 1970s Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Milan, IT
Gucci 1970s Quail salt and pepper shakers. Signed Gucci Italy
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Ten Paris Porcelain Plates Each Painted with Different Flower Bouquets and Fruit
By Boyer of Paris, Old Paris
Located in Boston, MA
Look at the museum quality paintings of flower bouquets and fruits on this set of ten Old Paris Porcelain plates painted by the studio of Boyer R...
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1850s French Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Portugal orange green Quinta Nova porcelain dinnerware set, 43 pieces
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...
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1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

17th Century Italian Deruta Maiolica Salt
Located in Basildon, GB
17th Century Italian Deruta Maiolica Salt, probably made in Caltagirone in Sicily, the central circular dish within four scroll dishes supported by a Sphinxes and lions on on a cross...
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Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tableware

Materials

Maiolica

Brass Spiral Napkin Rings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage brass spiral napkin rings, set of four.
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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...
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1940s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Dots Menagerie D’été Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

The Black Collection Porcelain Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

The Barn Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

The Dots Menagerie D’été Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Mix Set of 4
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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...
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1990s Mexican Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

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 ...
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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

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...
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Late 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Haviland Limoges Set of 4 Dinner + 4 Salad Plates Rivoli Pattern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 4 dinner plates and 4 salad plates was made by Haviland, Limoges in rare Rivoli pattern. The decor consists of a wide band of leaves and berries or flower buds in war...
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20th Century French Empire Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

French paper mache table crumer / crumb sweeper and brush, c. 1865-80
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Red paper mache table crumber / crumb sweeper with gilt edging and decorated with an overall pattern of gilt stars. Paired with a wood handled hair b...
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19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Wood, Paper

Black plate
Located in Joniskio rajonas, LT
30 cm wide Plate or a tray for special occasion. Food looks extraordinary on this item. Fruits, cheese, sweets. Handcrafted from black stoneware. Covered in lava glaze and touched w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Black plate
Black plate
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Austrian Antique Silver Flatware 6 person
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Austrian silver flatware set for 6 persons. With marks for Austrian Imperial silver and initials . Forks and knives have silver handles, as originally intended.The teaspoons ...
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1860s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Woods Ware Wincanton Blue and Rust Flat Cream Soup Bowl & Saucer Set
Located in Pomona, CA
Stunning porcelain Flat Cream Soup Bowl & Saucer Set by Wood & Sons Woods Ware in the Wincanton Blue and Rust pattern, in about 1885s with Mark stamps on the bottom. Pattern features...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Silver tray by Begeer, Utrecht 1916-1921
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver tray by Begeer, Utrecht 1916-1921 An oval silver tray with double filet edge by C.J. Begeer, Utrecht with 830/000 purity of silver. Dutch silver hallmarked with 830. Th...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set 6 pcs. French Limoges Porcelain Espresso Cups/Saucers
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...
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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

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.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Shell

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...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Royal Albert England Porcelain Serving Set, Old Country Roses, 1974-1980
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...
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1970s English Victorian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Arles White Leather & Rattan Thermal Carafe
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...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Leather

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Carl Auböck 2060 Flatware, 42 pcs., Complete For 6 Persons, Amboss Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A comprehensive set of midcentury flatware from the 1950s, the award-winning model 2060, designed by Carl Aubock and executed by Amboss Neuzeug Au...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 8 KPM Luncheon Plates Each Hand-Painted with a Different Flower Bouquet
Located in Boston, MA
This is a gorgeous set of KPM luncheon or dessert plates. Each KPM plate has a different central bright colored bouquet of flowers. Each flower bouquet is ma...
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1910s German Romantic Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Twelve Meissen Dessert Plates Masterfully Painted with Different Fruits
Located in Boston, MA
This is a wonderful set of twelve Meissen dessert plates each masterfully painted with different fruit paintings. They are from 1880s, and they ...
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Travertine Cylinder Bowl
Located in Eindhoven, NB
This substantial silver travertine bowl is beautifully handcrafted from a single piece of genuine travertine and honed for a silky mat finish. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

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

Tropical Bird Set of 6 Napkin Rings
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 ...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Espresso coffee machine "La Cupola" by Aldo Rossi for Alessi
Located in ROUEN, FR
Alessi Italian espresso coffee machine named "La Cupola" (6 cups). Designed by Aldo Rossi in 1988, body in dark gray and brown cast aluminum. The handle is made of burn-resistant ma...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Wedgewood Black "Colonnade" Bone China Dinner Service for 12
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...
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Mid-20th Century European Classical Roman Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Dotty Jug in Terracotta, Ceramics
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...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Metal

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

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...
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20th Century Danish 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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