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Tableware For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Emile Puiforcat
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
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 114 Pcs Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
Huge English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling silver flatware set, 114 pieces.
This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 orks, 7 1/8",
12 salad forks, 6 1/4",
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8",
12 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gold Tip by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 92 Pc Mid-Century Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gold Tip by Gorham sterling silver and 18-karat gold flatware set with matte finish, 92 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 3/8",
12 forks, 7 ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Luncheon, 81 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 81 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 3/4",
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8",
12 cream soup s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 65 Pieces Acorn
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sovereign Old by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 65 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons, 6",
12 cream so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
6 Knives 9"
6 Forks 7 1/2"
6 Salad Forks 6 1/2"
6 Teaspoons 6 1/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, no monograms. This set will be beautif...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Strasbourg Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 in Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Strasbourg Gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table.
This set is vermeil (completely go...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Angelo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 75 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceedingly rare Dinner and Luncheon size Angelo by Gorham, circa 1870, sterling silver Flatware set - 75 pieces. This pattern features unusual, shaped, hollow handles. This set incl...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 61 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 61 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9 1/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 Place Soup ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Melrose Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
8 Knives, 9",
8 Forks, 7 1/8",
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2", ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Melrose by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner knives, 9 1/2"
12 dinner forks, 7 3/4"
12 salad forks, 6 5/8"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8".
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no monograms. Set will be professionally polished to pristine condition and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping.
Inspired by rosewood carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Blithe spirit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 72 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 place ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heirloom quality Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 56 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 8 7/8"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Persian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Pierced Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Persian sterling silver pierced ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1871. Pointed ovoid terminal with stylized leaf and scroll ornament mounted to round stem with reeded bands se...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique 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
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Newport scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 place size knives, 9 1/8",
12 place size forks, 7 1/2",
12 s...
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
Edgemont by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner Set 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Edgemont by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner knives, 9 3/8".
12 dinner forks, 7 3/4".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
12 te...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shamrock V by Gorham Sterling Silver Coffee Set 5pc (#5093)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shamrock V by Gorham
Gorgeous Shamrock V by Gorham sterling silver five-piece coffee set. This set includes:
1 - Coffee Pot: Marked #A41501, measures 10 1...
Category
1930s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/2",
12...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service Luncheon 37 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 3/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2".
Eight teaspoons, 6".
One serving spoon, 8 1/2".
One pierced serving spoon, original, 8 1/2".
One sugar spoon, 6 ...
Category
Mid-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 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
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
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
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 37 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Esprit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6"
1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4"
1 serv...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Sea Rose By Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 63 pieces. This pattern has a flowing modern design and was designed by Richard L. Huggins in the year 1958. This set inclu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 45 Pieces Place
Located in Big Bend, WI
Newport Scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 45 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight place size knives, 9 1/8",
eight place size forks, 7 1/2",...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 95 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
8 DINNER SIZE KNIVES 9 5/8",
8 DINNER SIZE FORKS 7 3/4",
8 LUNCHEON KNIVES 8 7/8",
8 LUNCHEON FORKS 7 1/4",
8 SALAD FORKS 6 1/4",
8 TEASPOONS 5 7/8",
8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 65 pieces.
This multi-motif pattern features various finely detailed scenes of flowers, cattails, clover, grasses, and fo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique 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
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
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12, Set Vermeil 48 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Cambridge Gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table. This set is vermeil (completely gol...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 36 Pcs Mid Century Mod
Located in Big Bend, WI
In the mid to late 1950's "space age silver" was all the rage. In 1957, the year of Sputnik, star-studded sterling flatware was continuing to be designed and released, which continued all through the 60's. President Kennedy's mission in 1961 to reach the moon culminated the successful voyage of the Apollo 11 spacecraft in 1969. It was an exciting time in space...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 59 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 59 Pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 79 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large Sea rose by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 79 pieces. This pattern has a flowing modern design and was designed by Richard L. Huggins in the year ...
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
Aspen by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Aspen by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 53 Pieces. This sleek, Mid-Century Modern design set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/8".
12 salad forks, 6 5/8".
12 teaspo...
Category
1960s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/8",
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4",
12 cre...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Esprit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 6".
Includes bonus brand new storage ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 61 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 61 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4",
eight forks, 7",
...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Blithe spirit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 36 pieces. This set includes:
eight knives, 9 1/4",
eight forks, 7 1/4",
eight salad forks, 6 3/4",
eight teaspoons, 6",
o...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 44 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Sea Rose by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 44 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/2".
Eight salad forks, 6 5/8"...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Six dinner size knives, 9 5/8"
Six dinner size forks, 7 3/4"
Six salad forks, 6 5/8"
Six teaspoons, 5 7/8"
Six place soup spoons, 6 7/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table, especially when paired with gold rimmed china...
Category
Early 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
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pcs Midcentury
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern, flowing-style sea rose by Gorham, circa 1958, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/4"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 41 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner knives, 9 1/2"
Eight dinner forks, 7 7/8"
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"
Eight t...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Shell Aka Hampton by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorham sterling shell (formerly Hampton 1913) by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/4"
12 Forks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely bright-cut golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 66 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 9 1/8"
12 Forks, 7 3/8"
12 Salad forks,...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service for 12 Service 79 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 79 pieces. This set includes:
Six knives, new French blade, 8 1/2"
six knives, old French blade, 8 3/4"
12 forks, 7"
12 salad f...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Vermeil 32 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sea Rose gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/4",
eight fork...
Category
20th Century 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
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
Golden Wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 97 Pieces Scarce
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce golden wheat by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 97 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4"
12 forks, 7 1/4"
12 salad forks, 6 7/8"
12...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old London Plain by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 125 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old London Plain by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 125 pieces. This set is simple and timeless and includes:
12 knives, 8 1/2",
12 forks, 7",
12 s...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 65 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 7/8",
12 forks 6 7/8",
12 salad forks 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons 5 3/4",
12 place soup spoons 6 3/4",
one gravy ladle 6 3/4",
one serving spoon 8 3/8",
one cold meat fork ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service 27 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Newport scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 27 pieces. This set includes:
six place knives, 9 1/8",
six place forks, 7 1/2",
six salad f...
Category
20th Century 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
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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