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Tableware For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Emile Puiforcat
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham sterling silver flatware set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7"
12 salad forks, 6 1/8"
12 teaspoons, 6"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 67 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4"
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 t...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham
Located in London, GB
Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham
American, Late 20th Century
Height 13cm, diameter 6cm
A set of six pairs, each depicting significant royal figures from...
Category
20th Century American Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Transform every meal into an event with heirloom-quality Gorham sterling silver. For nearly two centuries, Gorham has been a leading manufacturer of premium sterling sliver, committe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 69 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heirloom quality LYRIC BY GORHAM sterling silver Flatware set - 69 Pieces. This set includes:
12 KNIVES, 8 7/8"
12 FORKS, 7 1/4"
12 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2"
12 TEASPOONS, 6"
12 HOLLOW H...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Coligni by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 pcs Multi motif Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Dinner Size Coligni by Gorham sterling silver figural multi-motif Flatware set - 48 pieces. This pattern was designed by renowned artist Antoine Heller, and introduced by Gorham...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Baronial Old by Gorham circa 1897 sterling silver flatware set, 144 pieces with superb lion motif. This set includes:
12 dinner knives, 9 3/...
Category
1890s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lyric by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 6 7/8"
Incl...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 43 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful ENGLISH GADROON BY GORHAM sterling silver Flatware set - 43 Pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 9"
8 FORKS, 7 1/8"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/4"
8 TEASPOONS, 5 3/4"
8 HOLLOW HAN...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 52 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 52 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4",
eight forks, 7 3/8",
eight salad forks 6 1...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 53 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH GADROON BY GORHAM sterling silver Flatware set - 53 Pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 8 7/8"
8 FORKS, 7"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/4"
8 TEASPOONS, 5 7/8"
8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Silver Plate Wine Bottle Holder/Pourer
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a beautifully designed and practical wine holder and pourer made by Gorham, with an adjustable neck ring accommodating any bottle shape; Burgundy or Bordeaux. The two-part st...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size King Edward by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8",
eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4",
eight salad forks...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 53 pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 53 pieces. This pattern has a flowing modern design and was designed by Richard L. Huggins in the year 1958. This set includes:
12 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rosemont by Gorham Silverplate Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Circa 1930 Roses
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rosemont by Gorham Silverplate Flatware set circa 1930 with rose motif -
24 pieces. This set includes:
6 Knives, 8 3/4"
6 Forks, 7"
6 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
6 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
Inclu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon, 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes:
Eight knives (modern blade) 8 7/8"
Eight forks, 7"
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"
Eight teaspoons, 5 3/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excel...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ionic by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 33 pieces Early Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceedingly rare Ionic by Gorham, circa 1867, sterling silver flatware set, 27 pieces plus 6 Mother of pearl handle knives, a total of 33 pieces. This set includes:
6 Mother of pear...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louvois by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship.
Superb Dinner Size Louvois by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set, ...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 48 Service 304 Pcs Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
Strasbourg by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 304 pieces. This large set includes:
48 knives, 8 7/8",
48 forks, 7 1/8",
48 salad forks, 6 3/8",
48 teaspoons, 5 7/8",
48 c...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 93 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 93 pieces, including many serving pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7...
Category
1950s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Versailles by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 70 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Versailles pattern was created by the French sculptor, Antoine Heller, who was inspired by the murals in the Palace of Versailles. It is a multi-motif pattern from 1888 and each ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grecian by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Rare circa 1861 Early 101 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Grecian by Gorham, circa 1861, sterling silver flatware set - 101 pieces. This is an incredibly scarce early Gorham pattern and is the largest group of this pattern that we ha...
Category
1890s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 88 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Sovereign Old by Gorham (1941) sterling silver flatware set with stylized acorn motif, 88 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 5/8"
12 dinner size forks, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Cambridge by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 78 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4"
12 forks, 7"
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
1...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lyric by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
Storage chest is not included...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set For 18 Service 133 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Int...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling silver Flatware set, 102 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 42 Pieces Stylized Acorn
Located in Big Bend, WI
Soverign old by Gorham Sterling silver large flatware set of 42 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 7/8".
Eight forks, 7 1/4".
Eight salad f...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cavalier by Gorham Silverplate Flatware Set for 8 Luncheon Service 83 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Cavalier by Gorham Silverplate Flatware set - 83 pieces. This set includes:
8 Luncheon Knives, 9"
8 Luncheon Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
8 Cream Soup Spo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham 78 piece sterling silver flatware set. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4".
12 forks, 7".
12 salad forks, 6 1/4".
12 teaspoon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 110 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 7/8",
12 forks 7",
12 salad forks 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons 5 3/4",
12 cream soup spoons 6 1/8",
12 iced tea spoons 7 5/8",
12 demitasse spoons 4",
12 coffee spoons 5 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Andante by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 60 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Andante by Gorham, c1963, sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9"
12 Forks, 7 1/8"
12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Place Soup Sp...
Category
1960s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces Retro, 1950s
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celeste by Gorham, circa 1956 sterling silver flatware set - 38 pieces. This pattern has a great 1950s look! This set includes: Eight regular knives,...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 94 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 94 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
8 dinner size forks, 7 5/8"
8 salad forks, 6 1/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service, Place Size, 83 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Melrose by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 83 pieces. This set includes:
eight place size knives, 9 1/4",
eight place size forks, 7 1/2",
eight place size salad forks, 6 7...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Transform every meal into an event with heirloom-quality Gorham sterling silver. For nearly two centuries, Gorham has been a leading manufacturer of premium sterling silver, committe...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Luxembourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 62 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Luxembourg by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 62 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2",
12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2",
12 small salad forks, 5...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 91-Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 9",
12 forks 7 1/2",
12 salad forks 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons 6 1/8",
12 cream soup spoons 6 1/8",
12 hollow handle butter spreaders 6 1/2",
12 cocktail forks 5 7/8",
one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 PC, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celeste by Gorham, circa 1956 sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 3/8",
12 forks, 7 1/2",
12 salad forks, 7 1/8",
12 teaspoons, 6",
12 pl...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 pieces Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
For a dramatic statement, this glamorous pattern brings three-dimensional opulence to your table. Introduced in 1964, the finely tooled design incorporates deeply carved borders with...
Category
1960s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lyric by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
Storage chest is not included....
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Tiara by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
In 1963 Gorham's skilled designers created a timeless beauty with Rose Tiara. With graceful curves and a delicate rose at the tip of the handle, Rose Tiara adds the perfect finishing...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 10 Service 47 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 47 pieces. This was Gorham's most expensive made to order pattern, retailing at $1000 per 4-pc place setting. This ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 43 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Simple & Timeless LYRIC BY GORHAM sterling silver Flatware set - 43 Pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 8 7/8"
8 FORKS, 7 1/4"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2"
8 TEASPOONS, 6"
8 HOLLOW HANDL...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gracefully curved lines distinguish Newport Scroll. The gently flared ends of each handle add a unique and interesting element to any table setting.
Newport Scroll by Gorham sterlin...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Washington Irving by Gorham Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Washington Irving by Gorham Silverplate Flatware set - 65 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/8"
12 Dinner Forks, 7 7/8"
12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Plac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 6 Set 27 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 27 pieces. This set includes:
6 Knives, 8 7/8"
6 Forks, 7 1/4"
6 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
6 Teaspoons, 6"
1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/2"
1 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 65 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This set includes:
12 Place Size Kniv...
Category
1970s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 63 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8"
Two serving spoons, 8 3/8"
One sugar spoon, 5 7/8"
Includes bonus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 6 1/4"
8 place soup spoons, 6 5/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping.
Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La...
Category
1960s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2".
Eight dinner siz...
Category
1930s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 85 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lily of the valley by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 85 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7",
12 salad forks, 6 3/8",
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4",
12 cream...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Mid-Century Modern "ESPRIT" by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 62 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Dinner Size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 62 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 38 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lily of the Valley by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 38 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 1/4"...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cromwell by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 141 Pcs G Mono
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding cromwell by Gorham sterling silver flatware set with "G" monogram in fitted box - 141 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 7...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Willow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 62 Pieces Wheat
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Willow by Gorham sterling silver circa 1954 flatware set of 62 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4"
12 forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad forks, 7"
12 teaspoons, 6"
1...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set 32 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 7/8",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/4",
eight teaspo...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4"
Inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Nocturne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 93 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large nocturne by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 93 pieces. This pattern has an simple, Art Deco, linear design.
This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad ...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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