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Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s
Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s

Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s

A meticulously curated set of silver-plated cutlery, the "4100 Stockholm Laurel" series, was designed in 1955 by Kurt Mayer for WMF Germany, Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik. This...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Personalized Silver-Plated Napkin Ring Engraved “Michele”, 1950s
Personalized Silver-Plated Napkin Ring Engraved “Michele”, 1950s

Personalized Silver-Plated Napkin Ring Engraved “Michele”, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant silver-plated napkin ring of softly rectangular oval form, personalized with the engraved name “Michele” in flowing cursive script. The body is framed by decorative neoclass...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg
Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

By Noritake

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 Noritake porcelain dinner plates. With transfer painted polychrome flowers to the center & rim, green Rococo style decoration, and raised gold highlights. (Labeled to the reverse with an old Seidenberg sticker pricing the set at $2250.) Simply a wonderful set of dinner service plates! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is some noticeable rubbing to the inner gold ring in the centers of most plates. There is some minor rubbing and losses to gilding high points in the raised gold decoration and one small noticeable (a little bit deeper) half-inch scratch to one plate. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Noritake Morimura Brothers...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London, 1773
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London, 1773

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London, 1773

By John Kentenber

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by John Kentenber, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is plain in style, featuring reed borders throughout and a dome top...

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1770s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Bu
High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Bu

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Bu

Located in Long Island City, NY

High Quality Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Gold Stone Charger Plate Butterflies A high quality Japanese, enamel charger or plate. The plate is adorned with polychrome imag...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tableware

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray
19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray

19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely silver plated and mahogany tray from the 19th century from England. Very beautiful large model with two handles, surrounded by an openwork gallery. Superb mahogany with a magn...

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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Mahogany

Galanthus Nivalis Wine Glass
Galanthus Nivalis Wine Glass

Galanthus Nivalis Wine Glass

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Extensive 70 Piece Crystal Service Antique Ruby Cabochon & Gilt Custom
Extensive 70 Piece Crystal Service Antique Ruby Cabochon & Gilt Custom

Extensive 70 Piece Crystal Service Antique Ruby Cabochon & Gilt Custom

By Moser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A hard to find custom ordered extensive crystal service ware with 2 sizes for 18, and 2 sizes for 17. This custom service features cabochon ruby style pan...

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Early 1900s Czech Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Complete & Original 18-Piece Service
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Complete & Original 18-Piece Service

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Complete & Original 18-Piece Service

By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal

Located in North Miami, FL

Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006), cheese service with 18 unique pieces (forks, knives and spoons). All in silvered metal and in original box with designer name. Provenance and authe...

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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"

By Ricci Argentieri

Located in VALENZA, IT

New complete cutlery set 77 pieces in solid silver "Art Decòl" DIVA by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria - Italy. The service is composed as follows: N ° 12 Table forks N ° 12 Table spoo...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Kashmir Silver Napkin Ring with Serpentine Motif
Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Kashmir Silver Napkin Ring with Serpentine Motif

Antique Anglo Indian Colonial Kashmir Silver Napkin Ring with Serpentine Motif

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable Antique Anglo-Indian Colonial silver napkin ring, crafted in the Kashmir region of India during the 19th century, is a testament to the unique fusion of British colon...

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19th Century Indian Baroque Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Undulating Grooved Detailing
Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Undulating Grooved Detailing

Art Deco Sterling Silver Napkin Ring with Undulating Grooved Detailing

Located in New York, NY

This charming Antique sterling silver napkin ring, crafted in England circa 1920, is a fine example of early 20th-century design, showcasing an understated elegance that bridges the ...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Qing Dynasty, Chinese Antique Porcelain / Rice Bowl with Lid, 19th Century
Qing Dynasty, Chinese Antique Porcelain / Rice Bowl with Lid, 19th Century

Qing Dynasty, Chinese Antique Porcelain / Rice Bowl with Lid, 19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A bowl from the Qing dynasty of China (around the 19th century). It is a simple red and green painting. I feel very kind and cute. Also, when you remove the lid, you can see the g...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905
Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905 Two salt cellars raised on 4 small fluted Empire style legs with above a rams head between floral guirland...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Silver

Michele Jug
Michele Jug

Michele Jug

By Akua Objects

Located in København K, DK

Mouth blown and handmade Venetian Glassware Made in Murano Family style water carriers in voluptuous shapes to keep everyone hydrated throughout any social gathering. Venetian glas...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s
Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

In the style of French Christofle comes this set of molecular knife benches/rests. Unclear markings and hallmarks. Our acid test show 925/1000 silver but they could also be heavily s...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Six Wedgwood Majolica Argenta 'Lincoln' Pattern Dessert Dishes
Six Wedgwood Majolica Argenta 'Lincoln' Pattern Dessert Dishes

Six Wedgwood Majolica Argenta 'Lincoln' Pattern Dessert Dishes

By Wedgwood

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Six Wedgwood majolica Argenta palette ‘Lincoln' pattern dessert plates with finely molded maroon prunus blossoms and dark taupe pine branches surrounded by a yellow Greek key border. The dishes are decorated in the japonisme style and feature the “Three Friends of Winter” motif, an Asian artistic convention showing the pine, plum, and bamboo together to represent steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. The Wedgwood factory introduced muted Argenta glazes to its majolicas in the 1880s to keep up with ever-changing fashions. The Argenta glaze color palette was more subdued than that of traditionally vibrant majolica, and was thus more appealing to the Aesthetic Movement japonisme style that pervaded the market. These Argenta majolica dessert dishes...

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Late 19th Century English Japonisme Antique Tableware

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray
Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Located in Forney, TX

A charming primitive antique green paint decorated wood utensil holder - knife box - small tool tray with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina! Hand-crafted of reclaimed wood, rectangular shaped divided tray...

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19th Century American Country Antique Tableware

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760
George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760

George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1760 by William Skeen, this George III, Antique Sterling Silver sauce boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-sc...

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1760s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s
Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s

Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s

By Pukeberg Sweden, Eva Englund

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of four Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern art glass place knife rests / card holders manufactured by Pukeberg Sweden in the 1960s. Likely designed by Eva Englund. Smooth shell shap...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Antique German Dinner Knives, Blades by J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN set/8
Antique German Dinner Knives, Blades by J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN set/8

Antique German Dinner Knives, Blades by J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN set/8

By J. A. Henckels

Located in Malibu, CA

The blades are marked "J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN ZWILLINGSWERK". A pattern with an antique flair & classic simplicity.

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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Valencia by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
Valencia by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12

Valencia by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Valencia by International sterling silver flatware set of 71 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 6 7/8". 12 teaspoons, 6 3/8". 12 place soup ...

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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Florentine Lace by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 8 Service, 57 Pcs
Florentine Lace by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 8 Service, 57 Pcs

Florentine Lace by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 8 Service, 57 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Florentine Lace by Reed & Barton sterling silver dinner and luncheon size flatware set of 59 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2", eight dinner size forks, ...

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1950s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, Eight Sotka Coffee Cups with Saucers
Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, Eight Sotka Coffee Cups with Saucers

Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, Eight Sotka Coffee Cups with Saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Raija Uosikkinen (1923-2004) for Arabia. Eight Sotka coffee cups with saucers in hand-painted glazed stoneware. Finnish design, 1960s. The cup meas...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Handwoven Jacquard Placemats (Set of 4)
Handwoven Jacquard Placemats (Set of 4)

Handwoven Jacquard Placemats (Set of 4)

Located in Conshohocken, PA

Featuring intricate jacquard weaving, this placemat set offers color craftmanship and lasting quality. SKU: TM45 Color: Multi Fabric: Linen / Cotton Size: 14" × 18" Quantity: Set of...

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2010s Baroque Tableware

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Art Deco Tuppack Breakfast Set
Art Deco Tuppack Breakfast Set

Art Deco Tuppack Breakfast Set

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Art Deco Tuppack breakfast set (1808-1945).

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1910s Polish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Romanze Blue Flower Coffee Service, 1960s
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Romanze Blue Flower Coffee Service, 1960s

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Romanze Blue Flower Coffee Service, 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Romanze Blue Flower coffee service. 1960s. Consisting of coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer. The coffee pot measures: 23.5 x 19 cm. The sugar bowl me...

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1960s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Steuben Studio jade & alabaster opaline compote, c. 1920
Steuben Studio jade & alabaster opaline compote, c. 1920

Steuben Studio jade & alabaster opaline compote, c. 1920

By Steuben Glass

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Hand blown glass compote with a jade green bowl on an alabaster opaline pedestal. Corning, New York, circa 1920.

Category

1920s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Mid-Century Max & Moritz Salt Pepper Twins Shakers, WMF, 1950s
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Mid-Century Max & Moritz Salt Pepper Twins Shakers, WMF, 1950s

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Mid-Century Max & Moritz Salt Pepper Twins Shakers, WMF, 1950s

A set of lovely modernist Bauhaus "Max & Moritz salt and pepper twins“ shakers, original vintage from the 1950s. Designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld, executed by WMF Württembergische...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Pink Porcelain Art Deco Chinoiserie Coffee Tea Service for Six
French Pink Porcelain Art Deco Chinoiserie Coffee Tea Service for Six

French Pink Porcelain Art Deco Chinoiserie Coffee Tea Service for Six

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pink Porcelain gold gilt coffee set for six + sugar pot with lid. France, 1930-1940. This set is comprised by 6 coffee or tea cups, 6 saucers and 1 sugar pot with handles. Eye-catchi...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dutch Silver Dessert Set by Gerritsen, 1907
Dutch Silver Dessert Set by Gerritsen, 1907

Dutch Silver Dessert Set by Gerritsen, 1907

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver dessert set by Gerritsen, 1907 A set of 12 Dutch silver dessert spoons and a Silver large serving spoon with twisted and oval shape...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Silver

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni
Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

$337Sale Price|20% Off

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

By Calderoni, Gio Ponti

Located in Lugo, IT

Single-flower silver alpaca vase by Gio Ponti for Calderoni. Photo conditions Thanks

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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Alpaca

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 9 7/8" 12 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon Knives, pointed, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 5" 11 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8" 12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8" 12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8" 11 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/4" 11 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4" 11 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 5/8" 11 Ice Cream Spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/4" 12 Oyster Forks, 5 1/8" 1 Large Vegetable Spoon, 10" 1 Berry Spoon, 8 1/4" 1 Fish Serving Fork, 3-tine, 9 1/2" 1 Fish Servers, flat handle all-sterling, 10 3/4" 1 Oyster Ladle, 9 1/2" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 7/8" 1 Large Cold Meat Fork, 10" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 6 5/8" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter, all-sterling, 8" 1 Salad Set, gold-washed, all-sterling, 9 1/2" 1 Pie Server, flat handle all-sterling, 10 1/2" 1 Soup Ladle, 12" 1 Roast Carving Set, 2-pc, 12 1/2" 1 Lamb Shank holder w/stainless implement, 8 1/2" 1 Sugar Tong, 5 1/4" 1 Cheese Knife w/stainless blade, 8" 1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, gold-washed, 6 1/2" 1 Tea Caddy Spoon, 5 5/8" 1 Sardine Fork, 5 3/4" 1 Petit Four Server...

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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handmade Stoneware Salad Plate in Matte Black, in Stock
Handmade Stoneware Salad Plate in Matte Black, in Stock

Handmade Stoneware Salad Plate in Matte Black, in Stock

By Casa Cubista

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elegant matte white stoneware with a minimalist design This tableware combines modern design with artisanal craftsmanship. Perfect for anyone who loves to throw a dinner party or just wants to match a black...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community
Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community

Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community

By Community

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A 58 piece set of silverplated sculptural south seas pattern styled flatware with 8 serving pieces, with five pieces for each place setting salad, dinner fork, tea, soup spoon and knife. There are eight severing pieces butter, cake knife, slotted, large severing and condiment spoon...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

The Standard Tray in Solid Wood by Standard Practice
The Standard Tray in Solid Wood by Standard Practice

The Standard Tray in Solid Wood by Standard Practice

Located in Geneve, CH

The Standard Tray in Solid Wood by Standard Practice. Limited Edition. Dimensions: W 31 x D 33 x H 4.3 cm. Materials: European Douglas Fir or European Ash. Sustainability: 'Digital ...

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2010s Latvian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Hardwood, Ash

Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer
Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer

Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer

Located in Wilton, CT

Made from silver plate, this charming Victorian piece of tableware captures history of the dining experience of the era. Spoon warmers were considered to be one of the essential “fan...

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs
Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs

Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Edward Moore, designer of this pattern, dominated the first era of Tiffany made flatware and designed several full lines of sterling patterns. Moore's father manufactured for Tiffany...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century
Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Silver 800 cutlery set for 12 people. Düsseldorf, Germany, late 19th century. Jugendstil period. Complete for 12 people. A total of 164 pieces: 12 ...

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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Iris Pseudacorus Glass Flute
Iris Pseudacorus Glass Flute

Iris Pseudacorus Glass Flute

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs Dinner
Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs Dinner

Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs Dinner

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Big Bend, WI

Handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by the 18th century house of Buccellati, whose artisans emphasize timeless style, integrity of materials, and pleasure of use when des...

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Cast Iron Enameled Green Trivet Made in France 1970
French Cast Iron Enameled Green Trivet Made in France 1970

French Cast Iron Enameled Green Trivet Made in France 1970

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

French Cast Iron Enameled Dark Green Holly Trivet Made in France. This French Provincial enameled iron trivet is perfect for any emerald green themed kitchen. The trivet, cast to res...

Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Iron

Sunset by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces Dinner
Sunset by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces Dinner

Sunset by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces Dinner

By Allan Adler

Located in Big Bend, WI

Alan W. Adler (May 8, 1916 - December 3, 2002) His clean, unadorned and well-crafted style was strongly influenced by the traditional work of early American silversmiths and the con...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #18

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #18

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Silver 6-Piece Coffee & Tea Set, Ludwig Politzer, Vienna, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Silver 6-Piece Coffee & Tea Set, Ludwig Politzer, Vienna, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Silver 6-Piece Coffee & Tea Set, Ludwig Politzer, Vienna, Circa 1900

By Viennese Manufactory, Ludwig Politzer

Located in Vienna, AT

Elegant Art Nouveau silver service comprising six pieces: a coffee pot, a teapot, a cocoa or hot water pot, a cream jug, a sugar bowl and a tray. Vessels with an oval base and smooth...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Set of 4 Post Modern Pink Lucite Scrolling Ribbon Napkin Rings
Vintage Set of 4 Post Modern Pink Lucite Scrolling Ribbon Napkin Rings

Vintage Set of 4 Post Modern Pink Lucite Scrolling Ribbon Napkin Rings

Located in Amityville, NY

A vintage post modern set of four napkin rings in pink lucite, with a scrolling, looping, wrapping, ribbon or bow shape. Each of the 4 in the set is identical, providing a perfect fe...

Category

1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Lucite

Set of 12 Stevens & Williams Water Goblets
Set of 12 Stevens & Williams Water Goblets

Set of 12 Stevens & Williams Water Goblets

By Stevens & Williams

Located in Litchfield, CT

This stunning set of 12 goblets from the renowned British glassmaker Stevens & Williams is beyond rare (a single example is on display at the Corning Museum of glass) circa 1880s-189...

Category

1880s British Antique Tableware

Materials

Cut Glass

Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker
Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker

Sterling Silver Condiment Set in Case Blue Glass Salt, Mustard & Pepper Shaker

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set Cobalt Glass, English, Luxury An exceptional antique sterling silver condiment set, exquisitely crafted in classic English style and elevated by...

Category

Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Little Flower Napkins (Set of 4)
Little Flower Napkins (Set of 4)

Little Flower Napkins (Set of 4)

By Louise Roe

Located in London, GB

Our Little Flower collection features a beautiful ditsy floral print. Hand-blocked by artisans onto 100% cotton, the napkins are edged with a chic scalloped border and come as a set ...

Category

2010s European Tableware

Materials

Cotton

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro Marble Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro Marble Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Portoro Marble Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK

By Ivan Colominas

Located in Milan, IT

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects that characterise the exploration of one of the greatest pleasures afforded us, food.  Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

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.