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Upside Down Alice in Wonderland Bowl, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021
Upside Down Alice in Wonderland Bowl, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

Upside Down Alice in Wonderland Bowl, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Alice in Wonderland. This ceramic piece is completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. Each piece can be bought separ...

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2010s Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seaside

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seaside

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring beach huts on a blue sky. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the seaside to any space. Intende...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Lauzun by Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Set French 77 Pcs with Fitted Box
Lauzun by Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Set French 77 Pcs with Fitted Box

Lauzun by Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Set French 77 Pcs with Fitted Box

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in Big Bend, WI

Jean Elysée Puiforcat was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer. Puiforcat is is considered the "most important French Art Deco silversmith." These handcrafted utensils show...

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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson
Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson

Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of post-modern Memphis style salt and pepper shakers by Olde Thompson, circa 1980s. The set is constructed of hard wood with colorful high lacquered paint. The pair ...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Dinner set for 6  (12 pieces)  Hand Painted  Italian Faience Garofano Faenza
Dinner set for 6  (12 pieces)  Hand Painted  Italian Faience Garofano Faenza

Dinner set for 6 (12 pieces) Hand Painted Italian Faience Garofano Faenza

Located in London, GB

Hand painted dinner ware set with Garofano pattern (6 covers - 12 pieces: 6 soup bowls and 6 plates) hand-painted majolica from Faenza, Italy . Created and decorated entirely by hand by master craftsmen from Faenza, Italy. The set can be fully customised in terms of number of place settings and additional bespoke elements that can be added to complement the set: side dishes, serving plates, trays and many more. Faenza, located between the Adriatic Sea and Bologna, is known as the “City of Ceramics.” The term faience is a French version of the town’s name. Faience (majolica) production occurred in Faenza during the Middle Ages. In the 1500s, a week-long fair took place where local ceramic manufacturers set up stalls. Faenza majolica was highly regarded among the wealthy, many of whom commissioned ceramic mastesr to create pieces featuring heraldry, hunting, and mythological designs. During the Renaissance, Faenza became well known for its “beautiful lady” plates...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vintage Silver-Plate Deco Style "Skyscraper" Candlesticks Pair Of
Vintage Silver-Plate Deco Style "Skyscraper" Candlesticks Pair Of

Vintage Silver-Plate Deco Style "Skyscraper" Candlesticks Pair Of

Located in North Miami, FL

The two different sizes of these amazing and stunning vintage silver plate Art Deco style candlesticks have the squared design that make up the...

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1980s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Fornasetti “Greca” Cups and Saucers, Italy, ca. 1955
Pair of Fornasetti “Greca” Cups and Saucers, Italy, ca. 1955

Pair of Fornasetti “Greca” Cups and Saucers, Italy, ca. 1955

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Stockholm, SE

An early pair of porcelain cups with saucers, designed by Piero Fornasetti (1913–1988) in Milan, circa 1955. The model “Greca” is decorated with a black and gilt neoclassical key mot...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Travertine Cake Stand
Silver Travertine Cake Stand

Silver Travertine Cake Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Make every occasion extraordinary with the Silver Travertine Cake Stand, a stunning centerpiece that combines elegance with functionality. The ro...

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2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

Majolica Asparagus Plates Wicker Style Set of 4 Manufactured by Orchies France
Majolica Asparagus Plates Wicker Style Set of 4 Manufactured by Orchies France

Majolica Asparagus Plates Wicker Style Set of 4 Manufactured by Orchies France

By Orchies

Located in Paris, FR

This 19th-century Majolica asparagus hand-painted plate was made in France. Asparagus plate in barbotine - slip decorated with colored asparagus in the middle part, wicker style text...

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19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Monkey

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Monkey

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a m...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Vintage Swan Napkin Rings, Set of Ten, Silver Plate Nickel Germany 1960s
Vintage Swan Napkin Rings, Set of Ten, Silver Plate Nickel Germany 1960s

Vintage Swan Napkin Rings, Set of Ten, Silver Plate Nickel Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of ten silver plated napkin rings, circa 1970s, made by unknown company. A nice set of round rings, in the style of the Art Nouveau era. All of them with a nice patina. Can be ...

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20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style.
Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style.

Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style. Decorated with flowers. Late 19th century. Marked. In excellent condition with natural crazing. Dimensions: D 20....

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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900
German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900

German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900

By J. A. Henckels

Located in Delft, NL

German Solingen J.A. Henckels cutlery set in box, ca 1900 A 12 person table cutlery with handles of deer antlers. This set is marked with the Henckels logo used from 1900-1969. This set is from the early 1900s. The set has signs of wear and can be seen in the photos. The measurement of the knife is 25 cm long, the metal blade is 2.5 cm wide and the handle approx. 3 cm. The box measures 9 cm high, 48.5 cm wide and 28.5 cm deep. The weight is approx. 3.5 kilos J. A. Henckels is a German knife...

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Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Butterflies

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Butterflies

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring butterflies. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the nature to any space. Intended for decorati...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Pink Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy
Pink Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy

Pink Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Discover the artistry of Italian craftsmanship with our Hand-Painted Ceramic Plates, featuring a magnificent shaded effect. Available in a range of elegant colors—green, pink, blue, ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Rose Motif by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 30 Pieces
Rose Motif by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 30 Pieces

Rose Motif by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 6 Set 30 Pieces

By The Stieff Co. 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lovely rose motif by Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 30 pieces. This set includes: 6 knives, 9" 6 forks, 7 1/4" 6 salad forks, 6 1/2" 6 teaspoons, 6" 6 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8" Includes bonus brand new towle wood caddy...

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1950s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

Located in Queens, NY

English (Australian) Victorian silver plate napkin ring with emu bird figure

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Vintage set of water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy 1930s
Vintage set of water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy 1930s

Vintage set of water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy 1930s

By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Vintage set for water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy in the 1930s. The work was made in the period between 1934 and 1947 when Domenico Pucci was still a member of the Romett...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Big art deco copper bowl with handle vienna around 1920s
Big art deco copper bowl with handle vienna around 1920s

Big art deco copper bowl with handle vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Big art deco copper bowl with handle vienna around 1920s Copper only polished

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Copper

Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden
Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden

Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful silver plated leaf bowl with bakelite Apple handle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm,...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass
Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass

Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two-piece fish-form crumb brush with teak dust/crumb pan set, ca. 1960s. Italian, but similar to Scandinavian designs of the same period. The charming fish motif of the brush with th...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pcs Luncheon
Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pcs Luncheon

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pcs Luncheon

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939, it is the cutlery of choice for anyone who appreciates the smooth feel of ...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

MCM Danish Stainless-Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark
MCM Danish Stainless-Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark

MCM Danish Stainless-Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark

By Lundtofte

Located in San Diego, CA

Sculptural Cone Form MCM Danish Stainless-Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark with Maker's Mark on Bottom, circa 1960s. A sleek minimalist pair of mid-century stainless-steel salt and pepper shakers, crafted in Denmark and exhibiting the clean, modern sculptural lines associated with Scandinavian design of the 1950s-60s. Each shaker is in good vintage condition, with minimal surface scratches, and both measures approximately 1.5"D x 3.5"H. Each piece features a tall, tapered cone from with applied "S" and "P" lettering, subtle enough to maintain the elegance while still functional. The bases are stamped "Stainless Steel Denmark" along with the Lundtofte maker's mark. Their architectural silhouette makes them perfect for collectors of Danish modern tableware...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Antique Landers, Frary & Clark Aetna Works Sterling & Mother-of-Pearl
Set of 6 Antique Landers, Frary & Clark Aetna Works Sterling & Mother-of-Pearl

Set of 6 Antique Landers, Frary & Clark Aetna Works Sterling & Mother-of-Pearl

Located in valatie, NY

Set of 6 Antique Landers, Frary & Clark Aetna Works Connecticut Sterling and Solid Mother of Pearl Handled Fruit Knives, With Elaborate Sterling Silver Bolsters and Stainless Steel B...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Melbourne by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 76 Pieces
Melbourne by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 76 Pieces

Melbourne by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 76 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Melbourne by Oneida Sterling silver flatware set - 76 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 cream soup spoons, 6 1...

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 48 Pieces
Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 48 Pieces

Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 48 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" Includes bonus brand new storag...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs
French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs

French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

French Renaissance BY Reed & Barton sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 84 pieces. this set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8", 12 salad for...

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1940s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Embroidered Cotton Tablecloth
Hand-Embroidered Cotton Tablecloth

Hand-Embroidered Cotton Tablecloth

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Elevate your table with this hand-embroidered cotton tablecloth, featuring a minimalist design. Meticulously embroidered by skilled artisans, each piece showcases intricate patterns ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...

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1920s American Louis XIV Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970
Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970

Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970

Located in Paris, FR

Large Chinese porcelain dinner service, circa 1950/1970, decorated with scenes of domestic life. It has been used very little and is in perfect condition. It consists of: 12 dinner plates, 12 soup plates, 12 dessert plates, 12 smaller plates, 12 bread plates, 6 presentation plates 2 vegetable dishes with lids, 1 soup tureen with lid, 1 salad bowl, 2 sauce boats, 1 butter dish, 4 ramekins 8 egg cups, 1 large round shallow dish, 1 large oval dish, 1 smaller oval dish, 12 coffee cups with saucers 11 teacups with saucers, 1 teapot, 1 coffee pot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 milk jug. Each piece is in perfect condition and bears the Qianlong Nian Zhi...

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20th Century Chinese Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping
Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping

Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage Russian German silver Melchior set of: 12 forks (six x two different ornaments) Six (Two dessert or cake and four tea ) spoons Three knives Four soup spoons ( one is differen...

Category

1970s Russian Empire Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Aetna Works Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Collar Fruit Knives, Set of Four
Aetna Works Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Collar Fruit Knives, Set of Four

Aetna Works Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Collar Fruit Knives, Set of Four

By Landers, Frary & Clark 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Landers, Frary & Clark – Aetna Works, founded in New Britain, Connecticut, 1866, a set of four fruit and cheese knives. Mother of pearl handles are joined to plated blades b...

Category

19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Trinket Tray by Six Dots Design, Oiled Aluminum, Post-Modern Style, UK
Trinket Tray by Six Dots Design, Oiled Aluminum, Post-Modern Style, UK

Trinket Tray by Six Dots Design, Oiled Aluminum, Post-Modern Style, UK

Located in Geneve, CH

Trinket Tray by Six Dots Design Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 21 x W 13.5 x H 21 cm Materials: Sanded and oiled aluminum. Six Dots designs and makes bespoke furniture in North London....

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2010s British Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

Carl Aubock for Amboss 35 Piece Flatware Set Mid Century Modern
Carl Aubock for Amboss 35 Piece Flatware Set Mid Century Modern

Carl Aubock for Amboss 35 Piece Flatware Set Mid Century Modern

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Carl Aubock for Amboss, Austria, circa 1960s. This is a 5 piece set for 7 guests, 35 pieces total. The largest piece measures 8.25...

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Daisy Plates
Daisy Plates

Daisy Plates

$35Sale Price / set|65% Off

Daisy Plates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Delight your guests with the whimsical charm of these vintage hand-painted daisy plates. A delicate yellow daisy motif graces each of these small glass plates, adding a playful, enchanting touch to your table décor. This set of four plates effortlessly brings cheerful elegance to any dining experience, whether you're serving appetizers, desserts, or simply hosting a casual tea. Each bite from these plates is a journey into a world where art meets nostalgia, turning every meal into an occasion. The vintage allure of these plates, combined with the whimsical daisy design, infuses your gatherings with a sense of nostalgic charm and artistic flair. A testament to their timeless appeal, these hand-painted plates are more than just dining accessories – they're treasures from a bygone era waiting to be cherished. Adorn your table with these delightful plates and elevate every meal into a cheerful celebration. Explore the vibrant charm of these vintage daisy plates...

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Glass

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 54 Pieces New Script Mks
Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 54 Pieces New Script Mks

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 54 Pieces New Script Mks

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art. Each piece's central decoration represents a different cluster of fruit and fl...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lap Over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pcs
Lap Over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pcs

Lap Over Edge Plain by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb lap over edge by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set - 56 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/4" 8 dinner forks, 8" 8 luncheon forks, 7" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 place s...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner
Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner

Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. R...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica salad plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3573. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory ...

Category

1970s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Höganäs Keramik. Five square dinner plates in turquoise glaze. Late 20th C.
Höganäs Keramik. Five square dinner plates in turquoise glaze. Late 20th C.

Höganäs Keramik. Five square dinner plates in turquoise glaze. Late 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Höganäs Keramik, set of five dinner plates in turquoise glaze. Square dinner plates in stoneware with rounded corners and an even turquoise glaze. Marked on the reverse with Höganäs...

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Tiffany & Co. This exquisite 180-piece sterling silver flatware service for 12 by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the distinguished Colon...

Category

19th Century American Antique 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.