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Tableware For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Emile Puiforcat
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
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
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
Saint Dunstan Chased Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 32 pc J mono Dn
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Saint Dunstan Chased with gold accent by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 8"
8 Salad ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 103 Pieces Modernism
By Gorham Manufacturing Company, Burr Sebring
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classique by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 103 pieces. This pattern was designed by Burr Sebring. Sebring studied metalsmithing with famed designers John Prip and Hans Christensen...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Set, 12 Gold 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on you...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 65 Pcs Greek Key
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 65 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 1/2", 12 forks, 7", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4", 12 flat handle butter sp...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 44 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Simple and modern Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set, 44 pieces. This pattern has a beautiful brushed matte finish on the handles. This set includes:
8 knives, 8 7/8"
8...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 82 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4"
12 forks, 7 1/8"
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 cream soup s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shamrock v by Gorham Sterling Silver Tea Set 3pc + Tray #A41503
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shamrock V by Gorham
Gorgeous Art Deco Shamrock V by Gorham (circa 1931) sterling silver 3-piece tea set plus tray. This set includes:
1 - Tea Pot: ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Luxembourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Luxembourg by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner size knives, with blunt plated blades, 9 5/8"
8 dinner size forks, 7 5/8"
8 ...
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
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 198 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 198 pieces including many fabulous serving pieces. This multi-motif pattern features various finely detailed scenes of flowers, cattails, clover, grasses, and foliage found in the American Meadow. The pattern was designed by Edward Holbrook and was introduced in the year 1897. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
12 dinner size forks, 7 1/2"
12 regular knives, 8 1/2"
12 regular/dessert forks, 6 3/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 place soup spoons, 7"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 6 1/4"
12 sherbet forks, gold-washed, 4 3/4"
12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2"
12 escargot forks...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 105 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner size Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham sterling silver with gold accent Flatware set - 105 pieces. This pattern is large, heavy, and impressive. This set includes:
12...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 77 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This se...
Category
1970s Vintage 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
Gorham Sterling Shell Aka Hampton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Gorham Sterling Shell" AKA "Hampton" by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces. This classic shell and thread style pattern was origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 43 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes:
8 knives, 8 3/4".
8 forks, 7 1/8".
8 salad forks, 6 1/2".
8 teaspoons, 6".
8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4".
1 flat handle master butter knife, 7".
1 pickle fork, 5 3/4...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Hispana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 63 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sovereign Hispana by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 63 pieces. This set includes:
12 place knives, 9"
12 place forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad forks, ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Newport Scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 place knives, 9 1/8"
12 place forks, 7 1/2"
12 sala...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Marie by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Rose Marie by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 92 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad forks, gold-washed, 6 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes
eight knives, 8 7/8",
eight forks, 7 1/4",
eight salad forks, 6 3/4",
e...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 76 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 8 3/4".
12 forks, 7 3/8".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 cream soup spoon, 6 1/4".
12 flat handle butter spreaders, all-sterling, 5 3/4".
One serving spoon, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Paisley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
White Paisley by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 67 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1966 and features a contemporary shaped handle that is partially engraved wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rosemont by Gorham Silverplate Flatware Set Service 114 Pc Huge circa 1930 Roses
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge Rosemont by Gorham Silverplate flatware set circa 1930 with rose motif - 114 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4"
12 forks, 7"
12 salad forks, 6 5/8"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Virginiana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Virginiana by Gorham sterling silver Art Nouveau Flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
6 Dinner Size Knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 5/8"
6 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 40 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 1/2",
eight forks, 7", ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Feather Edge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 120 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large feather edge (formerly known as "Dolly Madison Engraved") by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 120 pieces. This set includes:
12 ...
Category
1920s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Governor's Lady by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Governor's Lady by Gorham, introduced in the year 1937, sterling silver Flatware set - 36 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
6 Knives, 9"
6 Forks, 7 1/8"
6 Salad Fo...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set 32 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 3/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"....
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 62 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 62 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8",
12 Forks, 7 1/4",
12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4",
12 Teaspoo...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Secret Garden by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 47 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Secret Garden by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 47 pieces. This service includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/4"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 7...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
La Scala Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Vermeil 58 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 58 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XV by Gorham Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XV by Gorham-Whiting sterling silver flatware set of 76 pieces.
This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4".
12 forks, 7".
12 salad forks, fancy, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4".
12...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 49 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 49 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 52 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont Gold by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Edgemont Gold Accent by Gorham St...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver 12 Service Flatware Set Place Size 113 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental place size Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 113 pieces. This set includes:
12 place size knives, 9",
12 place size forks, 7 1/2",
12 salad forks, 6 1...
Category
1890s Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Dinner size Edgemont by Gorham sterling ...
Category
Late 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 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
Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 49 pcs Dinner New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont Gold by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Unused Edgemont Gold Accent by Gorh...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 6 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Lion Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Dinner & Luncheon Size Old Baronial by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set with lion motif, 120 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4"
12 Dinner Size F...
Category
1890s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service Luncheon 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
Six knives, 8 3/4".
Six forks, 7 3/8".
Six sala...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 57 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 57 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 7"
8 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
8 place soup spoons,...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lady Washington by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 109 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
This exceedingly rare figural pattern was patented by Gorham in the year 1876, the Centennial of the US Declaration of Independence, named in honor of America's first 1st Lady, Martha Washington.
Rare Martha Washington by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 109 pieces. This service includes:
12 dinner forks, 7 1/4"
12 knives, mother of pearl handles, 9 1/4"
12 luncheon/dessert forks, 6 3/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 5/8"
12 place soup spoons, 6 7/8"
12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/4" (1 is similar - egg spoon 4 3/4")
12 ice cream spoons, 5 5/8"
6 sorbet spoons, fluted, gold-washed, 5 1/8"
2 nut picks, 4 3/4"
1 gravy ladle, shell bowl, 6 7/8"
8 serving spoons, 8 1/4"
1 serving / toast fork, 8 1/2"
1 master butter knife, 7 3/4"
1 pickle / fruit fork, 2-tine, 5 7/8"
1 soup ladle, 12 1/2"
1 berry spoon, fluted, 8 3/4"
1 stuffing spoon, 12 1/4"
1 berry spoon, shell, gold-washed, 8 3/8"
1 mustard ladle, 5 3/8"
Includes beautiful large vintage storage chest...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight knives 8 7/8",
eight forks 7",
eight salad forks 6 3/8",
eight teaspoons 5 3/4",
eight cream soup spoons 6 1/8",
eight flat handle butter spreaders 5 7/8",
eight cocktail f...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner Size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8"
8 Salad Forks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 66 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 66 pieces. This set includes
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, ...
Category
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
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 70 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Simple and modern Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 70 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7 3/8"
12 salad forks, 6 5/8"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 place...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 59 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 59 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4"
Eight forks, 7"...
Category
1890s Antique 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
Baronial by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 40 Pcs Place
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baronial by Gorham, circa 1973, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. The handles of the forks and spoons are pierced. This set includes:
8 Place Knives, 9 1/8"
8 Place Forks...
Category
1890s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Martele by Gorham Sterling Silver Set of 12 Soup Bowls with Daisy Motif '#4660'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Martele by Gorham
Superb exceedingly rare set of 12 Martele’ by Gorham .9584 sterling silver Soup Bowls with daisy motif, made July 1907,...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sovereign old by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 7/8",
eight forks, 7 1/4",
eight salad forks, 6 1/2",
eight teaspoons, 6"
In...
Category
Mid-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
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.