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Tableware For Sale
Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs
By Rosenthal
Located in Big Bend, WI
Variation black by Rosenthal sterling silver and porcelain handle dinner flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes:
Ten dinner knives, 8 1/4",
ten dinner forks, 7 7/8",
10 sala...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Richard by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set of 24
Located in Big Bend, WI
Named for the Richard the Lion Hearted, this pattern was inspired by the rich architectural decoration of old English mansions. Introduced in 1932, the design appears to be deeply carved so the details stand out clearly, offsetting the central ornamental shield mimicking those carried by knights during the crusades and the pointed oval top and neck framed in curling leaves. The confident styling will elevate every meal into a festive dining experience, and enhance traditional and formal settings
Beautiful and huge King Richard by Towle...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marbre Dinner Plates, Brown, Marbled, Ceramics, Set of 4
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in Blue, Green and Brown, the Marbre collecti...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Porcelain Tableware, Velati and Silvestrini, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Italian porcelain tableware is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s.
Beautiful Italian porcelain tableware designed by Velati and Silvestrini.
Limited Edition "Ros...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$211 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of Six Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Green Porcelain Chopstick Rests
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Set of six Japanese Contemporary porcelain chopstich rests, on a stunning fan-shaped body in cobalt blue, green, red and gold details. Chopstick rests k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Tableware
Materials
Gold
Dotty Mug in Terracotta, Ceramics
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
Rustic and full of charm, our Dotty collection is handmade in Southern Italy. Inspired by an antique terracotta fragment found by Louise on her travels, shop the full dinnerware coll...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
$55 / item
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. Three Mugs in Orange and White Art Glass, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Bang for Holmegaard.
Three mugs in orange and white art glass.
1960s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 9.0 (with handle) x H 10.5 cm.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
The Black Collection Porcelain Dinner Plate - Mix Set of 4
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a striking touch of exotic sophistication to your table setting with the Black Collection Porcelain Plate Set. This captivating set features four beautifully designed porcelain p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly", Complete Coffee Service in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly".
Complete coffee service in hand-painted porcelain for eight people with coffee pot, cream jug and dishes.
The coffee pot measures: 25 x 21 cm.
...
Category
20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb sterling silver gravy boat 8 1/4 L X 4 W X 5 H, weighing 18.5 troy ounces with underplate 10 L X 5 3/4 W, weighing 8.2 troy ounces in the pattern Francis I By Reed & Barton. I...
Category
20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Anacapri by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Anacapri by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set, 67 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Knives, long handle, 8 5/8"
12 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8"
12 Salad Forks, 4-tin...
Category
20th Century Italian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s
Polished
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Alpaca
Limoges Porcelain Service Glazed in an Opulent Royal Blue with Gilt Edges
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A partial coffee/dessert service in opulent Limoges porcelain, comprising 6 dessert plates, 6 side plates and a two-handled sugar container. Glazed in an opulent royal blue, the body...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$1,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Romantic orange green Quinta Nova Porcelain Dinnerware set 43 pieces
By Vista Alegre
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous porcelain tableware from the Portuguese firm Quinta Nova, renowned for its fine porcelain. Its meticulously painted floral design combines warm tones of orange and green on a pearly white background, evoking a romantic yet contemporary touch. The edges of the pieces feature a wavy shape with a fine gold trim, enhancing their decorative character. The floral ornamentation, with intertwined branches and flowers in full bloom, recalls 19th-century botanical motifs, inspired by Rococo art and Victorian design. The balance between the gold details and the softness of the floral brushstrokes make this tableware ideal for a more classic decor style or a more modern setting. Stamped on the base of each piece.
Quinta Nova Porcelain, now Vista Alegre
Quinta Nova Porcelain was a Portuguese brand...
Category
1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$3,849 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Bowl
By Kay Bojesen, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Danish modern teak bowls designed by Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Turned from a single piece of teak wood into an organic modern shape. Polished and clean, with origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
$1,100 / item
Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s
By Venini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s
A large murrine bowl of the Serpente series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Rhapsody by International Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Service Set 33 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
A pleasing harmony of traditional design and fresh modern styling is reflected in Rhapsody. Sweeping asymmetrical curves, deeply sculpted, play upon each piece. This simple yet elega...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marie Antoinette by D'enfert French Silverplate Flatware Silverware Service Set
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning monumental Marie Antoinette by Revinet D'Enfert French vintage Silverplated Flatware set - 275 pieces. This set features a c...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
6 Bicchieri Smoke Joe Colombo per Arnolfo di Cambio altezza 14 cm.
Located in Milano, IT
6 Bicchieri Smoke Joe Colombo per Arnolfo di Cambio
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Collection Five American Sterling Silver Cut Glass Coasters Frank M. Whiting & C
Located in London, GB
Collection Five American Sterling Silver Cut Glass Coasters Frank M. Whiting & Co.
American, Early 20th Century
Height 3cm, diameter 10cm
A refined set of five sterling silver and...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Belle Époque Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Repousse
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce Princess by Stieff hand chased high-relief repousse sterling silver Flatware set, 55 pieces (plus 8 Rose by Stieff Teaspoons). This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 3/4"
8 Forks, 7"...
Category
20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lavish, handcrafted detailing graces the stem and handle of this pattern. El Grandee is a richly designed, highly sophisticated addition to any formal setting.
El Grandee by Towle...
Category
1960s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Queen's Lace by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 45 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Queens Lace by international sterling silver flatware set, 45 Pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8",
eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4",
eight salad for...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Dessert Spoon, 25 Pcs in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata dessert spoon in stainless steel and black plastic, 1960s-1970s.
25 pcs in stock.
Measure: Length: 17.2 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Charger, Bowl or Platter,
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Charger
A fine Japanese Meiji style charger, platter or bowl. This large clois...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Arabia, Finland 1960s dinner service "Crownband"
Located in Delft, NL
Arabia, Finland 1960s dinner service "Crownband"
This dinner set is made in Finland by Arabia, 1960s. Arabia, established in 1873.
This set with the Crownband pattern in blue, grayish, yellow and brown lines on the edge on a light blue underground.
The set consists of the following.
* 19 x of plates of 24 cm diagonal
* 2 x lidded tureens ( soup)
* 2 x lidded tureens
* 14 x plates with 19,3 cm diagonal (deep)
* 14 x soup plates of 24 cm diagonal
* 12 x small plates of 14,5 cm diagonal
* 20 x plates of 19,5 cm diagonal
* 5 x soup bowl with saucers
* 2 x small bowls on foot
* 9 x cups and saucers
* 2 x egg cups
* 2 x gravy boats
* 2 x round large bowls of 25,5 cm diagonal
* 1 x oval bowl of 36 cm wide
* 8 x cups raised on a foot
* 1x Coffee pot
* 1 x large milk / water or orange jug
* 1 x mini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Tableware
Materials
Pottery
$3,324 / set
Rambler Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 43 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Highly polished sides with a trellis of rambling roses down the center and of the handle best describes the Rambler Rose pattern first introduced by Towle in 1937.
Beautiful RAMBLER...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bauhaus Style Art Deco Vintage White Metal Napkin Holder, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Style Art Deco vintage napkin holder from white lacquered metal Germany, circa 1920 .
The napkin holder shows signs of age and use like ...
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sheet Metal
Shibori Dyed Parchment Serving Tray with Chinese Wood by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
The Wing tray is a marriage of two beautiful natural materials - rawhide and chicken wing wood. The vibrantly-grained Chinese wood has been expertly carved i...
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Goatskin, Wood
Giorgio by Italy 800 Silver Flatware Dinner Set for 12 Service 76 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The strong lines and distinctive shape of this pattern are perfect for contemporary tables. European size, meticulously crafted in Italy.
Stunning Giorgio Italian...
Category
20th Century Italian Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tea caddy has an octagonal panelled form.
The surface of this fine silver tea caddy box is plain and unembellished.
This antique sterling silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked domed hinged cover surmounted with the original cast sterling silver scroll decorated loop handle/finial.
The anterior edge of the cover features a plain rounded thumbpiece.
This exceptional example of Victorian silverware retains the original gilded interior.
This impressive box was crafted by the renowned London silversmith Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd.
Condition
This antique silver tea...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jens Quistgaard Odin Flatware for Dansk, 59 Pieces
Located in Amarillo, TX
Jens Quistgaard Odin for Dansk Silverware, 59 pieces.
Germany, circa 1958.
Stainless steel.
Labeled "Dansk Design Germany."
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s
By EKCO
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Danish influenced Mid-Century sleek modernist designed stainless flatware / silverware set & serving pieces designed and sold by EKCO Products International and produced in Japan, circa 1960s. This set is from the EKCO Eterna...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bubble Dressing Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Milan, IT
Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is a transparent blown glass set of four pieces for dressing: the set consists of a salt Shaker, a pepper shaker, an oil dispenser...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass, Cork
18th Century Sugar Bowl Scotland Silver
Located in Epfach, DE
18th Century Sugar Bowl Scotland Silver
This is an exquisite sugar bowl from 18th century Scotland. This elegant bowl rests on three curved feet and has a decorative lobed rim. A fi...
Category
1780s Scottish Baroque Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,209 Sale Price
20% Off
Grand Duchess Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
A gently tapered handle leads to a quiet work of rosettes and scrollwork, emphasizing the detail of this pattern. The oval mirror in the center of the handle acknowledges the vanity ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 6 Natural Capiz Shell and Cork Round Placemat Chargers With Brass Rims
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 natural capiz shell round placemat chargers with brass rims and natural cork bottoms. Made by hand in the Phillipine islands.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Shell
Hand-Painted Iron Tray - Persian
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring artistic flair to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a Persian inspired design. Perfect for adding color and character to coffee tables, shelves, or wall dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Tableware
Materials
Iron
$118 / item
19th Century English Regency Papier-mâché Chinoiserie Japanned Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Regency papier-mâché chinoiserie tray. In addition to the lovely pen-work, it has mother of pearl inlay. It is not marked. Lite and general wear.
Category
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s
Brass parts are polished and stove enameled
Ceramic is original condition
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid 20th Century Tray in Gilt Aluminum and Butter Yellow Glass. 60s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a charming small mid-century modern tray. Dating to the 1950s–1960s, it was most likely made in Italy and features rounded edges designed to hold jus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Aluminum
Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The napkin is only for the photoshhoting
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Royal Albert England Porcelain Serving Set, Old Country Roses, 1974-1980
By Royal Albert
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage serving set consists of two-tier sandwich or cookie platter stand, relish or condiment bowl, and salt and pepper shakers. The fine porcelain pieces are decorated in Old Country Roses...
Category
1970s English Victorian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 40 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/8",
eight forks, seven 1/4",
eight salad forks, 6 3/8",
eight teaspoons,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Caravel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 139 pieces Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Caravel cutlery pattern has won numerous awards including the prestigious Der goldene Leffel (1963) where the jury praised Caravel for its brilliant functionalist expression, sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Richelieu by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service 102 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed in the French Renaissance style this ornate pattern has nature inspired motifs including the popular acanthus leaf.
Stunning Richelieu by International...
Category
1930s Renaissance Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
stainless-steel cutlery set with antler handles Solingen Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
18-piece stainless-steel cutlery set with antler handles, crafted in the tradition of Hubertus Solingen workmanship. The set includes knives, forks, and spoons, each combining durabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gaetano Pesce Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats Resin Aqua Orange
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - clear aqua, matt orange
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Dimensions: L 50cm x H 38.5cm
Material: RESIN
Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Materials
Resin
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in 1961. This discontinued pattern features clean, Modernisn inspired lines and is fea...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gucci Italy Silver Plate and Black Metal Fish Place Card Holders, circa 1960
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Gucci Silver Plate Place Card Holders with Exotic Fish Motif, circa 1960
Add a touch of luxury to your private table setting with this exceptional set of six silver plate place ...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Ascot by Ricci 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pcs Dinner New Unused
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous unused Ascot by Ricci 800 silver flatware dinner set - 76 pieces. This pattern is Continental size and heavy. This set includes:
12 Dinner knives, pointed, 9 3/4"
12 Dinner...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver
Pressure Cast Iron Pot Ch. Umbach Bietigheim, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
Germany
Good original condicion.
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Sterling Silver "Bell" Pattern Flatware Set for Six by Hans Hansen
By Hans Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Created by renowned Danish silversmith Hans Hansen, the "Bell" pattern showcases a harmonious blend of form and function, with each piece striking the perfect balance between aesthet...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mademoiselle by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Since 1898, International Silver has been taking great pride in crafting high quality sterling silver flatware. Classic and incredibly versatile, this timeless design will complement...
Category
1960s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup Gorham Sterling Silver Set 8 Silverware Service Place Size 32 Pcs New
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver place size flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
Eight place size knives, 9 1/4".
Eight place size forks, 7 1/2".
Eight place s...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 121 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Chateau Rose by Alvin sterling silver Flatware set, 121 pieces. This set includes:
18 Knives, 8 7/8",
18 Forks, 7 1/4",
18 Salad Forks, 6 5/8",
18 Teaspoons, 6",
18 C...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Plume Set Of Four Water Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Water glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for i...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Black, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multifunction...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$21 Sale Price / item
65% Off
English Minton Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service / Twelve People
By Minton
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Minton hand painted and decorated porcelain dinner service for twelve people.
Made in England between 1948 -1970 "with impressed marks "Minton / china / 2-65" and pattern numbers in gold. Discontinued pattern. Green rim with hand painted floral interior setting in a white background with hand painted gilt gold design. Each piece is in excellent condition. The set include 12 dinner plates 12 bread and butter plates 12 compote dishes 12 coffee cups 12 coffee saucers...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Gold
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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