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Lino Sabattini stainless steel six coasters .
Lino Sabattini stainless steel six coasters .

Lino Sabattini stainless steel six coasters .

By Lino Sabattini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice collection of six Sabattini coasters in stainless steel. All marked with the standard Sabattini hallmark .

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Dutch crystal with silver set by Jacobus van Vorst Rotterdam, 1858
19th Century Dutch crystal with silver set by Jacobus van Vorst Rotterdam, 1858

19th Century Dutch crystal with silver set by Jacobus van Vorst Rotterdam, 1858

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dutch crystal with silver set by Jacobus van Vorst Rotterdam, 1858 A Crystal sugar sifter and mustard pot with silver mounted top and lid, raised on a silver foot. The ...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Amber Depression Glass Cordial Set, Art Deco Style, 1930s, USA
Amber Depression Glass Cordial Set, Art Deco Style, 1930s, USA

Amber Depression Glass Cordial Set, Art Deco Style, 1930s, USA

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful amber Depression Glass cordial set dating to the 1930s, composed of a sculptural round pitcher and six matching footed glasses. The set h...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Stainless Steel Paper Towel Holder
Stainless Steel Paper Towel Holder

Stainless Steel Paper Towel Holder

By Argosy Designs

Located in Treadwell, NY

Elegant modernist stainless steel paper towel holder with an off-black Paperstone base - unique and functional.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

1924 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Savergne Clear Glass, 34 Pieces
1924 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Savergne Clear Glass, 34 Pieces

1924 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Savergne Clear Glass, 34 Pieces

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of tablewares glasses "Savergne" made in frosted glass created by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature under each piece. All pieces are in perfect condition. Set of 34...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock
Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock

Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock

$18Sale Price / item|70% Off

Fin Trivets from Souda, Silver, in Stock

By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer

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 multi-function...

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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

Heide Warlamis Postmodern Skyscraper Salt Pepper Shakers, Vienna Collection 1990
Heide Warlamis Postmodern Skyscraper Salt Pepper Shakers, Vienna Collection 1990

Heide Warlamis Postmodern Skyscraper Salt Pepper Shakers, Vienna Collection 1990

By Heide Warlamis

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of beautiful and decorative postmodern Skyscraper Pop Art salt and pepper shakers, designed in 1990 by artist and designer Heide Warlamis as part of her renowned Vienna Collec...

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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Set of 6 Handwoven Rattan Coral Placemats
Contemporary Set of 6 Handwoven Rattan Coral Placemats

Contemporary Set of 6 Handwoven Rattan Coral Placemats

Located in Toronto, ON

Uplift your table with these stunning handwoven rattan placemats in natural and coloured rattan with coral motif. Finely crafted by expert artisans, these pieces all showcase the cla...

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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

The Sultans Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
The Sultans Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy

The Sultans Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Elevate your table with The Sultan's Garden plate, a harmonious blend of artistry and elegance. The hand-painted border frames a delicate floral design, created with a hand-applied d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Country Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1970s Highball Glass Set with Bamboo Caddy, Colorful Accents
Vintage 1970s Highball Glass Set with Bamboo Caddy, Colorful Accents

Vintage 1970s Highball Glass Set with Bamboo Caddy, Colorful Accents

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming vintage 1970s highball glass set featuring colorful painted reed or bamboo-style decoration in soft pink, yellow, turquoise, white, and metallic gold accents. The set incl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Antique 19thC French Solid Silver Salt And Pepper Mills, Odiot, Paris c.1880
Antique 19thC French Solid Silver Salt And Pepper Mills, Odiot, Paris c.1880

Antique 19thC French Solid Silver Salt And Pepper Mills, Odiot, Paris c.1880

By Odiot, Maison Odiot Paris

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century French solid silver exceptional and highly unusual pair of pepper mills by the celebrated Parisian maker Odiot, executed to an extraordinary standard of craftsma...

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19th Century French Other Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 98 pieces O monogram Pyramid Design
German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 98 pieces O monogram Pyramid Design

German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 98 pieces O monogram Pyramid Design

Located in Big Bend, WI

German 800 Silver by Vereinigte Silberwarentabnken Flatware set with pyramid design - 98 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 1/4" 12 Large Dinner Forks, 8 1/2" 12 Lunche...

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19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Chateaudun by Souche Lapparra French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 85 Pcs
Chateaudun by Souche Lapparra French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 85 Pcs

Chateaudun by Souche Lapparra French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 85 Pcs

Located in Big Bend, WI

Impressive Chateaudun by Souche Lapparra French sterling silver flatware service - 85 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 10" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/2" 12 Lunche...

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20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Engagement by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 34 Pieces
Engagement by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 34 Pieces

Engagement by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 34 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lovely Engagement by Oneida sterling silver Flatware set - 34 Pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 Knives, 8 7/8" 6 Forks, 7 1/8" 6 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 6 Teaspoons, 6 1/...

Category

1950s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12
Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

By Noritake

Located in Birmingham, AL

RC (Royal Crockery) Marks with the initials RC have a special place in the Noritake production. The first time they were found was in the first marks registered in Japan in the 1908,...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons

An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 18 persons, comprising approximately 256 pieces. Housed in its original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts, this remarkable ensemble retains the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell
Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell

Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of six napkin rings in natural capiz pearl in flower shape. Luminous, beautiful pearl shell color. vintage set of 6 flower shaped made of natural semi iridescent capiz shell. Due...

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1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Shell

Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 44 pcs Dinner
Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 44 pcs Dinner

Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 44 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

Saratoga by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 pieces
Saratoga by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 pieces

Saratoga by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 53 pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Saratoga by Tiffany - Sterling Issue Date: 1870 Formerly this pattern was called King and then Cook, renamed Saratoga in 1956. Designer: Edward C. Moore. Rare Saratoga by Tiffany &...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fine quality antique 19th century ruby glass gilded tazza
Fine quality antique 19th century ruby glass gilded tazza

Fine quality antique 19th century ruby glass gilded tazza

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique 19th century ruby glass gilded tazza, having a quality original antique 19th century ruby glass tazza having a shallow circular bowl decorated with gold gilding ...

Category

19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Glass

Victorian English Sterling Silver Cream Sugar Presentation Set
Victorian English Sterling Silver Cream Sugar Presentation Set

Victorian English Sterling Silver Cream Sugar Presentation Set

By James Wakely & Frank Clarke Wheeler

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream jug and sugar presentation set - boxed; an addition to our antique teaware collection. This exc...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

French Mid-Century Brass Rope Trivet
French Mid-Century Brass Rope Trivet

French Mid-Century Brass Rope Trivet

Located in Stockholm, SE

This elegant and lovely French brass trivet features a beautifully sculpted rope motif, intertwined in a fluid, symmetrical design. The piece is cast in solid brass with a warm, aged...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest

Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 179 Pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

The pattern Colonial was introduced in 1895 but did not get patent until 1896. This contradicts the mark, as the dies were made with the anticipated patent date, and when it happened later than expected the expense to change it was too high. The pattern was discontinued in 1913. It was designed by Paulding Franham and was plain in comparison to his later designs. The handle is bordered by four bands which form a scroll with leaf, but the back is not an identical pattern, but similar. George Paulding Farnham (1859-1927) was born in New York City. His aunt married Charles T Cook, who assumed presidency of Tiffany after the death of Charles L Tiffany in 1902. Farnham attended Tiffany school and was trained by Edward C Moore and Charles Gosjean. He stayed with Tiffany and eventually became a board member in 1888 and in 1893 was appointed chief designer and head of jewelry later also assuming the role of artistic director of the silver department as well. His flatware designs were similar to jewelry designs, very ornate, elaborate, and in "beaux arts" tradition. He created six full sterling lines for Tiffany during his time, before leaving Tiffany in 1908. Outstanding COLONIAL BY TIFFANY & CO. sterling silver Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted chest...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Modern Bowl in Red Levanto Marble, creator Cristoforo Trapani
New Modern Bowl in Red Levanto Marble, creator Cristoforo Trapani

New Modern Bowl in Red Levanto Marble, creator Cristoforo Trapani

By Cristoforo Trapani

Located in Milan, IT

Memory, made in Red Levanto marble, designed by Cristiforo Trapani Contemporary chefs love to construct their culinary creations to enhance their impact; it’s not difficult therefore, to imagine they also love to create the props. Cristoforo Trapani, chef of Magnolia, the stellar restaurant at the Hotel Byron in Forte dei Marmi, has translated his culinary creativity to design. These two worlds meshed instantly: at the table or on a sideboard, his tiered cake stand PRE, hosts sweet and savoury finger food to be offered to guests in a creative and unexpected way. The bread basket of the Apuan Alps, in white or black marble, is ready to cradle the great Italian bread making tradition; the artichoke brazier is his chef-d’œuvre, and the soup tureen, are all objects of a simple cuisine that is redolent of lemons, sea and sun. They are not limited to functionality, but gleam with the marble’s calcite. From stellar kitchens to the table. The Memory bowl...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006), Cheese Service (22 pieces), Contemporary Spain 1980
Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006), Cheese Service (22 pieces), Contemporary Spain 1980

Miguel Berrocal (1933-2006), Cheese Service (22 pieces), Contemporary Spain 1980

Located in PARIS, FR

Superb post-modern Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006) cheese service with 22 unique pieces (forks, knives, spoons, a ring, two ashtrays and a box). All in chromed metal and in the ori...

Category

1980s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece by Linea Arte, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece by Linea Arte, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Centerpiece by Linea Arte, 1960s

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

Materials

Murano Glass

Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated
Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated

Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This cute antique Art Nouveau figurative toothpick holder by WMF is a delightful representation of the period's artistic sensibilities. Crafted from silver-plated pewter in a material known as "Britannia Metall," this piece exudes a certain charm and whimsy that is characteristic of Art Nouveau design. The toothpick holder features a figurative scene depicting a young boy cradling a dachshund puppy in his arms. This tender and endearing scene captures a moment of affection and companionship between the boy and his furry friend. The attention to detail in rendering both the boy's features and the dachshund's playful expression showcases the skilled artistry of the WMF craftsmen. "Britannia Metall" refers to a high-quality pewter alloy that was favored during the Art Nouveau period for its malleability and durability. The silver-plated finish lends a touch of elegance to the piece, while still allowing the fine details of the figurine to shine through. WMF, or Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, was a renowned German metalware company that was at the forefront of Art Nouveau design. Their pieces are highly collectible and sought after for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistic merit. This antique toothpick...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Pewter

Vintage Sicilian Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Set, Tomato-Red Glaze
Vintage Sicilian Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Set, Tomato-Red Glaze

Vintage Sicilian Hand-Painted Ceramic Plate Set, Tomato-Red Glaze

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A striking vintage Sicilian hand-painted ceramic dinner and salad plate set, finished in a rich tomato-red glaze with darker tonal variations and a sculptural octagonal form. The bol...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces
Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces

Delafosse by Christofle France Silver Plate Flatware Set 12 Service 137 Pieces

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Delafosse by Christofle silver plated flatware set of 137 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner size forks, 8 5/8", 12 luncheon knives (some blade we...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

White Marble Coaster, Christmas Tree Decoration Tableware Made in Italy
White Marble Coaster, Christmas Tree Decoration Tableware Made in Italy

White Marble Coaster, Christmas Tree Decoration Tableware Made in Italy

By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble

Located in Ancona, Marche

This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster in White Marble, inspired by ice crystals, are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period. Coaster in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as coasters, bottle coasters, paperweight or even Christmas tree decoration...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Carrara Marble

The Black Collection Porcelain Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4
The Black Collection Porcelain Salad Plate - Mix Set of 4

The Black Collection Porcelain Salad 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

French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces
French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces

French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces

By René Lalique

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This sparkling breakfast (or sorbet) service by renowned French glass designer René Lalique comprises a lidded butter, or fruit dish and seven coquetiers (egg cups), and dates from 1...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (salt-pepper shakers: clear & golden)
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (salt-pepper shakers: clear & golden)

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (salt-pepper shakers: clear & golden)

Located in Glendale, CA

The Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite examples of hand-cut crystal craftsmanship, blending European artistry with timeless 20th century design. Crafted from hi...

Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s
Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Set of 12 Knife Rests - Resin with Embedded Sea Shells - France 1970s Elegant set of French mid-century knife rests in resin with embedded shells of different species and colors. N...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Other

Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskruf. Four “Vineta” bowls in ruby-red art glass. 1960s
Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskruf. Four “Vineta” bowls in ruby-red art glass. 1960s

Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskruf. Four “Vineta” bowls in ruby-red art glass. 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskruf “Vineta”, set of four bowls, 1960s. Set of four deep bowls in ruby-red art glass from Gullaskruf, model “Vineta,” known for its optical texture and inte...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Gorham Dinner Forks in Shelbourne Pattern; Set/13
Gorham Dinner Forks in Shelbourne Pattern; Set/13

Gorham Dinner Forks in Shelbourne Pattern; Set/13

By Gorham

Located in Malibu, CA

Lovely flatware in silver plate. Salad forks by Gorham in the stunning & rare Shelburne pattern in excellent antique condition. The pattern is from 1914 and marked EP pat. 1914.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Bodum Salt & Pepper mills “Ball Boy” by Nissen Denmark
Bodum Salt & Pepper mills “Ball Boy” by Nissen Denmark

Bodum Salt & Pepper mills “Ball Boy” by Nissen Denmark

By Bodum, Carsten Jorgensen

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage Bodum Nissen Salt & Pepper Mills' Ball Boy' Set with stand. Denmark 1980's. Carsten Jorgensen designed the balls in 1967. Made of wood, they feature an iron handle and a ...

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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen. Five dinner forks in stainless steel.
Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen. Five dinner forks in stainless steel.

Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen. Five dinner forks in stainless steel.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen. Modernist AJ cutlery. Five dinner forks in stainless steel. Late 20th century. Measurements: Length 19.9 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped. Arne Jaco...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Rapallo by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces
Rapallo by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces

Rapallo by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rapallo by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set - 77 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" ...

Category

1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel

Hand-Painted Ikat Iron Tray - Black Floral
Hand-Painted Ikat Iron Tray - Black Floral

Hand-Painted Ikat Iron Tray - Black Floral

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring artistic flair to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a striking Ikat design. Perfect for adding color and character to coffee tables, shelves, or wall displa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Tableware

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy
Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy

Set of Six Capodimonte Porcelain Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs, Italy

By Capodimonte

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1950s. This set is made in Capodimonte porcelain and features hand painted floral motifs and golden edges. They are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of ...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Esplanade by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces
Esplanade by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces

Esplanade by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Esplanade by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 92 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 place soup spoons, 6 3...

Category

1950s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Bird Napkin Holders, Japan, 1970s
Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Bird Napkin Holders, Japan, 1970s

Fitz and Floyd Ceramic Bird Napkin Holders, Japan, 1970s

By Fitz and Floyd

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).

Category

1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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.