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Tableware For Sale
1810s Austro-Hungarian Silver Beaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver beaker, an addition to our continental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Austro-Hungarian silver beaker has a plain cylindrical, tapering form. The upper portion of the beaker is encompassed with two bands of tooled decoration above the contemporary engraved initial 'V' beneath a coronet to one side. The base of this Austrian silver beaker retains the silversmith's center punch mark. The hallmarks to this impressive antique beaker...
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1810s Hungarian Antique Tableware

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Silver

Vendome Arcantia Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 96 pcs Lunch
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vendome Arcantia by Christofle France Silverplated flatware set, 96 pieces. This pattern features the same shell motif that adorned the ceremonial silverware used during the reign of...
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20th Century Tableware

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Silver Plate

Scroll by Georg Jensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scroll is a scarce, hand hammered heavy weight pattern designed by Johan Rohde in 1927. Johan Rohde is known for his innovative and unique style. While his patterns are elegant an...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Warwick Cruet, George I Period, Antique Sterling Silver, London 1726 Bamford
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1726 by Thomas Bamford I, this magnificent, George I, Antique Sterling Silver Warwick Cruet, comprises two oil bottles, two pepper pots and a sugar caster, all fitted to a scroll detailed frame which stands on four cast shell...
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1720s English George I Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Albany Dessert Service London 1899 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver albany dessert service London 1899 Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Sixteen-piece service (eight forks and 8 knives) plain blades and tines. Length of knives: 8 ¼ inches....
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Novelty Brush and Crumb Pan Set, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this charming novelty Art Deco chrome Brush and Crumb set. This dust pan is a stand that holds the brush with a ship handle. Feat...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

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Chrome

Vintage Cased Condiment Set, English, Silver, Tableware, Hallmarked, Dated 1948
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cased condiment set. An English, Sterling silver and cobalt glass tableware case, dating to the mid 20th century, ha...
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Mid-20th Century British Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 113 Pcs, Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 9 1/4", 12 forks, 7 1/8", 12 salad forks, 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons, 6", 12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8", 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8", 12 cocktail forks, 5 1/2",...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Christian Dior - Set of Crystal Glasses Champagne Water Wine - 30 pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of Glasses for 10 people made in clear, green and blue crystal by Christian Dior in 1990s. Each piece is signed "Christian Dior". Service in perfect condition. Very rare to fin...
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1990s French Tableware

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Porcelain

Dotty Pasta Bowl in Terracotta (Set of Four)
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...
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2010s Italian Tableware

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Ceramic

Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 53 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Golden Crown Baroque by Gorham sterling silver with gold accent Flatware set - 53 pieces. This pattern is large, heavy, and impressive. This set includes: 8 Dinner Knive...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Erik Herlow Obelisk Flatware Set for Copenhagen Cutlery
Located in New York, NY
'Obelisk' flatware set designed in 1954 by Erik Herlow for Universal Steel of Denmark and retailed worldwide by Georg Jensen. Each technically innovative piece was wrought from a single piece of 18/8 stainless steel, then hand-finished with a brushed surface on the handles. Complete 6 piece service for 12 (dinner forks, salad forks, soup spoons, teaspoons, dinner knives, butter knives) plus 2 serving pieces, 74 pieces in all. Stamped manufacturer's mark and artist's cipher to each piece EH/Copenhagen Cutlery...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Fontana by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fontana by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9" Eight forks, 7 1/4" Eight salad forks, 6 1/2" Eight te...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Brass Coffee Grinder Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Coffee Grinder Vienna Around 1920s Brass polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

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Brass

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, Newcastle, 1772
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Newcastle in 1772 by David Crawford, this handsome, George III period, Antique sterling silver tankard, has a tucked in shape, and a domed top. ...
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1770s English George III Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Duralex, France. Set of six art glass plates in yellow, green and white glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Duralex, France. A set of six art glass plates in yellow, green and white glass. 1970s. In excellent condition with minimal signs of use. Marked: Duralex, Made in France. Dimensions:...
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1970s French Vintage Tableware

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Art Glass

Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish 'Flamestone' earthenware salt and pepper shakers by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate glaze with striated pattern ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

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Porcelain, Stoneware

Eighteen Ten 1810 International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 Pc Din
Located in Big Bend, WI
An American classic, 1810 is a faithful adaptation of a coin silver pattern. Simple lines, generous proportions, and graceful balance combine to create an unassuming yet elegant stat...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

1960s Gorgeous Big Blue, Pink and Green Centerpiece in Murano Glass by Linea Art
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous big blue, pink and green centerpiece by Linea Arte Murano in Murano glass. Made in Italy The item is signed on the bottom and it's in excellent condition. Dimensions: ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Murano Glass

Antique Victorian 1879 Sterling Silver Galleried Drinks Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Victorian English sterling silver galleried drinks tray, an addition to our Victorian teaware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver drinks tray has a plain oval form. The surface of this Victorian silver tray is plain and unembellished. The deep galleried border of this tray is embellished with an impressive pierced and applied laurel or bay leaf decoration, incorporating two shaped oval inset handles. Each hand piece is encompassed with a branch decorated border, ornamented with details replicating the wood's naturalistic texture. This sterling silver tray is further embellished with an applied bead decorated border to the rim. Condition This antique silver tray...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1781 William Cox III
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1781 by William Cox III, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is baluster shaped ...
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1780s English George III Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 64 Pcs No Monogram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Violet by Wallace sterling silver Flatware set - 64 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 3/4" 12 Forks, 7 1/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Cream Soup Spoons,...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

midcentury SCHRAMBERG MAIOLICA box Barbotine FISH TUREEN TERRINE handpainted
Located in Landshut, BY
midcentury SCHRAMBERG MAIOLICA Barbotine FISH TUREEN TERRINE handpainted Design Period 1955 to 1965 Production Period around 1960 Country of Manufacture Germany H / height: 11cm both ~ Gew. / weight: 2950grs DM / diameter casserole : 30 cm x 15cm x 11cm high ~ 19cm with its lid MARKED: Schramberger Majolikafabrik 5624 :-: fair condition with some very small chips (see photos) - Considering the sensitive material I would even say it is in good condition -- let´s call it charming vintage :-: To ensure a safe arrival, this item is packed in super-safe packaging. (up to 10 Kg) SMF SCHRAMBERG was originally founded in 1820 as Faist'sche Steingutfabrik by the stoneware expert Isidor Faist on the site of the abandoned Schramberg castle. By 1829, Faist and his factory had gained such a good reputation that Baron Ferdinand von Uechtritz became his partner under the new name of Steingut- und Majolikafabrik Uechtritz & Faist. With the Baron's financial support, the partners were able to build a new factory behind the castle, which dramatically increased production. By the 1860s, the company had a permanent workforce of 100 and an impressive number of almost 6,000 homeworkers (decorators, etc.), mainly children and women. From 1882, Faist began taking orders from Villeroy & Boch, who eventually bought the Schramberg pottery in 1883 and continued to operate it as a V&B subsidiary until the early 20th century. In 1911, several of the factory buildings had to be demolished to make way for the local railway, which drastically reduced production and caused Villeroy & Boch to lose interest in the site, which they sold to brothers Moritz and Leopold Meyer in 1912. It was the Meyers who introduced the "SMF" trademark and eventually gave the company its permanent name, Schramberger Majolika-Fabrik. In 1918 the company was transformed from a sole proprietorship to a limited liability company and the transformation was complete. The Meyer brothers were always on the lookout for new talent, and many famous artists joined the factory or contributed designs in the years that followed. Their decorative ceramics, stylized in vibrant colours, attracted much attention in the 1920s. Eva Stricker-Zeisel was a prominent designer for the company from 1928 to 1930. Her designs were strongly influenced by the Bauhaus movement and her modern form and decoration designs gave an avant-garde look to part of the production programme. As well as designing the shapes, Eva Zeisel also supplied the intended decorations for the pieces, although the decoration department often adapted her decorations to shapes for which they were not intended. They would even use them on shapes other than those designed by Zeisel and apply decors not designed by her to her shapes. This particularly happened with the very popular 'Mondrian' pattern, which often appeared on non-Zeisel shapes. The factory continued to produce Zeisel's designs for some time after her departure, but she sometimes felt that the designs were not exactly as she had intended. With the economic crisis of the early 1930s, the focus of production shifted to tableware and utilitarian ceramics, until the Nazis forced Moritz and Leopold Meyer to sell the factory in 1938 as part of the forced aryanisation of the German state. Both emigrated to England with their families during the war, but in 1949 Peter Meyer...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Maiolica

Villeroy & Boch, 10 Bon Appetit Porcelain Dinner Plates with Fruit Trees
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Villeroy & Boch. 10 Bon Appetit porcelain dinner plates decorated with fruit trees. Late 20th century. Measure: Diameter: 27 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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Late 20th Century German Tableware

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Porcelain

Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charges Plates Attributed To Hayashi
Located in New York, NY
A pair of identical antique Japanese copper serving plates with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, ca. 1895. Round footed pieces. Black ground color. The piece is decorated ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tableware

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Copper, Enamel

Rhapsody by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 95 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rhapsody by International sterling silver Flatware set - 95 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 1/4 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Place Sou...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Memory Lane by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 34 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes: Eight knives, 8 7/8". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 1/4". Eight teaspoons, 5 7/8". One serving spoon, 8 1/8". One cold meat fork, 7 5/8". Includes b...
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1940s Vintage Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Dancing Surf by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dancing Surf by Kirk sterling silver Flatware set, 65 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 5/8" ...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Brass watering can vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass watering can vienna around 1960s Brass polished
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Brass

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Damask Rose by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 37 piece set. This set includes: eight knives, 8 7/8", eight forks, 7 1/8", eight salad forks, 6 1/...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Antique George III Armorial Silver Mustard Pot, Henry Chawner, London, 1794
Located in New York, NY
Superb Armorial, rare octagonal reticulated silver mustard pot by Henry Chawner, 1794. The front panel finely engraved with a heraldic crest of a hand holding the Fleur-de-Lis. The...
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18th Century British George III Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Conchiglia aka Shell by Schiavon Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Conchiglia pattern evokes Italy's outstanding marine traditions. Dedicated to committed sea lovers, it's exquisite sophisticated style will appeal to those who demand only the fi...
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20th Century Italian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Dinner and Luncheon Size Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 129 pieces. This tailored, timeless pattern is a best seller. This set includes: 12 Di...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Silver Godinger Chinoiserie Pagoda Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of silver plate salt & pepper shakers in the form of pagodas By Godinger Circa 1970s Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 3.5"H. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Tableware

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Silver

Palm by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 75 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb rare dinner and luncheon Palm by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set of 75 pieces. This pattern was patented in the year 1871 and features a fiddle shaped handle, a sty...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Crystal Set of Six Lausitzer Stem Glasses with Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Lausitzer
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of six cuts to clear crystal stem glasses. Clear demi crystal glass. Six sides facetted and toothed stem. The bowl with colored ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Crystal

RARE GUCCI Ice Cube Holder, Made in Italy, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
RARE GUCCI ice box, Made in Italy, 1970s.  Wonderful GUCCI ice box in silver and gold metal. Wooden interior paneling with glass ice box. The object is cubic in shape. At the bottom ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Metal

Eighteen Ten 1810 by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 156
Located in Big Bend, WI
An American classic, 1810 is a faithful reproduction of a coin silver pattern from the original Colonial die owned by International Silver. Simple lines, generous proportions, and gr...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Jens Quistgaard Teak Salt and Pepper Mill for Dansk Designs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage salt and pepper mill designed by renowned Scandinavian designer Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Crafted from premium quality teak wood, this s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

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Teak

Acanthus by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 33 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Acanthus by Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set, 33 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner knives, long handle, 9", eight dinner forks, 7 1/8", eight luncheon/dessert fork...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Catalan Modernist Copper Tray from Barcelona, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Catalan modernist copper tray. Manufactured in Barcelona, circa 1920. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Measures: 3.5 ...
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1930s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Tableware

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Copper

Shaker de Sylvia Stave, design Art Déco, Bauhaus, Alessi, 1989
Located in THONON-LES-BAINS, FR
Shaker avec des inspiration Art Déco et Bauhaus, design de Sylvia Stave, Suède en 1925, réédition de 1989 par Officina Alessi, Italy. Modèle no. 894715, acier inoxydable 18/10 chromé...
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1980s Bauhaus Vintage Tableware

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Rondo by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 45 Pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 3/4...
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1950s American Vintage Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style. Decorated with flowers. Late 19th century. Marked. In excellent condition with natural crazing. Dimensions: D 17.0 cm.
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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

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Faience

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery, Fiddle Thread & Shell
Located in London, London
A boxed single maker set of Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle, Thread & Shell Pattern Flatware, hallmarked in London in 1897 and 1898 by Jackson & Fullerton. Sold with modern Old En...
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1890s English Regency Revival Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Large Walnut Bordeaux Tray
Located in Petrópolis´, RJ
With its modernist-inspired edges and vibrant base, the Square tray was designed by Gisela Simas in 2014. Made of freijó wood and acrylic, this versatile piece transitions seamlessly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Tableware

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Wood

Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Bird Napkin Holders, Japan, 1970s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a beautiful set of 6 hand-painted ceramic bird napkin rings, produced in Japan in the 1970s by the Dallas-based Company Fitz and Floyd (USA).
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Ceramic

Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 167 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Imperial Queen by Whiting sterling silver flatware set - 167 pieces including many fabulous serving pieces. The classic shell motif pa...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 133 Pieces Place Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Embodying the spirit of casual luxury, Fairfax has a sterling design that never goes out of style. As timely today as when it was first introduced in 1910, this design is influenced ...
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Normandie by Northumbria Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner and luncheon Normandie by Northumbria Canada rose motif sterling silver flatware set 59 pieces. This set includes: Six dinner size knives, 9 7/8" Six dinner size forks...
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1930s American Vintage Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Midcentury Flatware Set Service for 24/5 Piece Setting /120 Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wow, this is an incredible find. A sterling silver flatware set, service for 24, 5 piece setting in mint condition. This is midcentury at its finest. Look at the curvy shape of each piece; a modernist paradise. Each piece is tapered with the center being a tad bit wider than the top and bottom. This is not your grandmothers ornate and heavy looking flatware; this set is young and modern. Comes with a wooden flatware chest...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Crystal Mix Set of 6 Cobalt Stem Glasses with Overlay Cut to Clear
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses. Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen Handgeschliffen) glasses Clear demi crystal glass. Side facetted and toothed stem. Th...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Crystal

Rhapsody New by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 29 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Rhapsody New by International sterling silver Flatware set - 29 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 Knives, 9 1/4" 6 Forks, 7 1/4" 6 S...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rectangular Tray, Mediterranean Design by Robert Kuo, Handmade Cloisonne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular tray Mediterranean design Shades of blue Glass enamel Gold plated copper Cloisonné Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. The cloison...
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2010s Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Georg Jensen Mitra Stainless Flatware Dinner Service for 12, 68 Pcs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This dinner service was Georg Jensen's first set in stainless steel. It was designed in 1941 by Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970). Stainless steel was chosen due to the lack of silver during the Second World War. The name Mitra derives from the headware/hat of a Bishop (mitres-s) and resembles its distinct shape. 68 pcs of flatware dinner service...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Candlelight by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 107 Pieces Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 9 1/8", 12 forks 7 1/4", 12 salad forks 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons 6", 12 cream soup spoons 6 3/8", 12 place soup spoons 6 3/4", 12 cocktail forks 5 5/8", 12 flat handle b...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1910s German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Ten Persons
By Hessenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver straight fiddle, thread and shell pattern flatware service for ten persons; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique straight German silver flatware set for ten persons have been crafted in the fiddle thread and shell...
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1910s German Vintage Tableware

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Silver

Arne Jacobsen 12 Place settings AJ Flatware Set 75pcs. A. Michelsen Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Twelve six piece place setting set of AJ stainless steel flatware totaling 75 pieces including 12 large forks , 12 small forks , 12 soup spoons, 12 large spoons and 12 small spoons ....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Stainless Steel

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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