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Mauriziano by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pieces New
Mauriziano by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pieces New

Mauriziano by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 129 Pieces New

By Schiavon

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mauriziano proposes a superbly revisited classic threaded style that makes it suitable for any table setting. Monumental Dinner Size Maurizano by Schiavon Italy (Retailed by Fina) I...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl Aubock III Enameled „CULINAR“ Pot With Lid, Ostovics Vienna, Austria, 1970s
Carl Aubock III Enameled „CULINAR“ Pot With Lid, Ostovics Vienna, Austria, 1970s

Carl Aubock III Enameled „CULINAR“ Pot With Lid, Ostovics Vienna, Austria, 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful black-and-white enameled cooking pot with lid from the 1970s. This pot is part of the Culinar series, designed by Carl Auböck III for Ostovics Vienna. We especially appre...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

Catfish Cotton Tablecloth VCTC0101
Catfish Cotton Tablecloth VCTC0101

Catfish Cotton Tablecloth VCTC0101

$144Sale Price / item|20% Off

Catfish Cotton Tablecloth VCTC0101

Located in New York, NY

With this cotton tablecloth featuring our special cat/fish design, Viso offers you the loveliest dining experience. Woven in soft tan and light beige out of the finest Italian thread...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Mid-Century Large Pot Lid Terrine Koka Blue Bla Series by Hertha Bengtson, 1950s
Mid-Century Large Pot Lid Terrine Koka Blue Bla Series by Hertha Bengtson, 1950s

Mid-Century Large Pot Lid Terrine Koka Blue Bla Series by Hertha Bengtson, 1950s

By Hertha Bengtson

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Swedish Large Pot Lid Terrine Koka Blue Bla Series by Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, 1950s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1950 to 1959 This piece has an attribution m...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Set of Eight Silver on Copper Goblets or Stemware with Parrots
Vintage Set of Eight Silver on Copper Goblets or Stemware with Parrots

Vintage Set of Eight Silver on Copper Goblets or Stemware with Parrots

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Mid century set of eight goblets handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper featuring stone clad parrots or birds perched on the stems, designed with a touch of whimsy. Stamped E...

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

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

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver plate napkin ring with etched design and dog on hind legs

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Gaetano Pesce Try-Tray Rectangular Large Light Ruby Ochre
Gaetano Pesce Try-Tray Rectangular Large Light Ruby Ochre

Gaetano Pesce Try-Tray Rectangular Large Light Ruby Ochre

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Try-Tray rectangular - Clear Ruby, ochre Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Colours: Clear ruby, ochre Dimensions: 56cm x D 36cm Materi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Resin

Rare Holdcroft Majolica Frog Toothpick Holder
Rare Holdcroft Majolica Frog Toothpick Holder

Rare Holdcroft Majolica Frog Toothpick Holder

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Holdcroft Majolica toothpick holder which features a frog under some leaves which form the vase. Colouration: green, brown, yellow, are predominant.

Category

1880s Antique Tableware

Materials

Majolica

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 Eva Englund, Pukeberg Sweden

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

Brass, copper watering can vienna around 1950s
Brass, copper watering can vienna around 1950s

Brass, copper watering can vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Brass, copper watering can vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Art Deco Cutlery, SCOF by Andre Verdier
French Art Deco Cutlery, SCOF by Andre Verdier

French Art Deco Cutlery, SCOF by Andre Verdier

By France Design S. A.

Located in Delft, NL

French Art Deco Cutlery, SCOF by Andre Verdier SCOF "Société de Coutellerie et d’Orfèvrerie Française" 44 pieces in Art Deco style Eight large knifes Eight large forks Seven sma...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal

Splatter Verona Vase, Large, Yellow & Verde, Ceramics
Splatter Verona Vase, Large, Yellow & Verde, Ceramics

Splatter Verona Vase, Large, Yellow & Verde, Ceramics

By Louise Roe

Located in London, GB

A standout centrepiece, the Verona vase is handmade in Italy. Our design comes in four colourways: Pink & Blue, Tan & Ivory, Yellow & Verde and Terracotta & Cream.

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: amber & dark gray)
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: amber & dark gray)

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: amber & dark gray)

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 high-q...

Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Brass watering can vienna around 1960s
Brass watering can vienna around 1960s

Brass watering can vienna around 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Brass watering can vienna around 1960s Brass polished

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 61 pc Dinner
Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 61 pc Dinner

Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 61 pc Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

The "Cypress" or "Cypres" pattern #99 sterling silver flatware was designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1953 for Georg Jensen. Eckhoff’s sleek Cypress pattern was the winning design for the 5...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 11 Crystal Champagne Glasses - Lalique France - Model Barsac
Set of 11 Crystal Champagne Glasses - Lalique France - Model Barsac

Set of 11 Crystal Champagne Glasses - Lalique France - Model Barsac

By Lalique

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful set of 1 crystal champagne glasses, from the French brand Lalique. The name of the model is Barsac. The stem is beautifully satined with fine shaping. Wide protruding gob...

Category

1990s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

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: ...

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Modern Artisanal Tisa Indigo Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin ( Set of 4 )
Modern Artisanal Tisa Indigo Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin ( Set of 4 )

Modern Artisanal Tisa Indigo Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin ( Set of 4 )

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Tisa table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statement piece that adds modern and timeless quality as a table ware accessory Classic & timeless in design, Tisa napkin in indigo is a sustainable luxury statement. Created all by hand these napkins are made in small careful batches, each piece being unique as it is completely handcrafted. Natural elements local to the artisan clusters are used to custom create dyes for this production. Each order...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Saint Louis Caviar Bowl Thistles Crystal & Gold
Saint Louis Caviar Bowl Thistles Crystal & Gold

Saint Louis Caviar Bowl Thistles Crystal & Gold

By Saint Louis

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Caviar Bowl "Thistles" made in cut crystal and gold engraving by Saint Louis. Stamped signature. Perfect condition - new with tag. height : 11,5 cm diameter : 24 cm Price at S...

Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Covered
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Covered

Italy Richard Ginori Mid-19th Century Porcelain Covered

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This beautiful covered cup was painted with grace and reproducing a variety of flowers, butterflies and natural elements very detailed. Golden profiles. A joyful to look at it, a pie...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Memphis coffee set by Pietro D'Amato, manufactured by Costantini l’Oggetto 1980
Memphis coffee set by Pietro D'Amato, manufactured by Costantini l’Oggetto 1980

Memphis coffee set by Pietro D'Amato, manufactured by Costantini l’Oggetto 1980

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Coffee / tea set designed by Pietro D'Amato, manufactured by Costantini l’Ogetto in Italy during the 1980s. This memphis inspired set stands in an excellent, never used condition. It...

Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Pyrola Secunda Wine Glass
Pyrola Secunda Wine Glass

Pyrola Secunda 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 ...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C
Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set for 6 Persons: Meissen service, consisting of 22 pieces: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates and 1 s...

Category

Late 20th Century German Baroque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

John Gulbrandsrød for Nils Hansen / Oslo Sølvvareverksted, Polar Lunch Set
John Gulbrandsrød for Nils Hansen / Oslo Sølvvareverksted, Polar Lunch Set

John Gulbrandsrød for Nils Hansen / Oslo Sølvvareverksted, Polar Lunch Set

Located in København, Copenhagen

John Gulbrandsrød for Nils Hansen / Oslo Sølvvareverksted. Modernist Polar lunch service in silver 830, for three people. Mid-20th century. Consisting of three lunch forks, three l...

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Majolica Decorative Plate by Alfredo Santarelli (Depicting Nonnina Strozzi)
Majolica Decorative Plate by Alfredo Santarelli (Depicting Nonnina Strozzi)

Majolica Decorative Plate by Alfredo Santarelli (Depicting Nonnina Strozzi)

Located in New York, NY

Italian Lustre Majolica plate by Alfredo Santarelli, marked "unic" (unique) on surface. The subject of this portrait plate is Nonnina Strozzi, whose name appears on the banner. Nonni...

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Luster, Ceramic

French Art Nouveau Copper Table Crumb Tray and Sweeper
French Art Nouveau Copper Table Crumb Tray and Sweeper

French Art Nouveau Copper Table Crumb Tray and Sweeper

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Art Nouveau Table Tray and Broom Set. The pair includes the wood sweeper from marked British/England as well as the copper French tray. Great addition to add to an existing...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Copper

Mid century vintage CRESCENT SILVERWARE punch Bowl, ladle, 12 cups and a tray
Mid century vintage CRESCENT SILVERWARE punch Bowl, ladle, 12 cups and a tray

Mid century vintage CRESCENT SILVERWARE punch Bowl, ladle, 12 cups and a tray

Located in Birmingham, AL

This is a vintage silver-plated punch bowl set by CRESCENT SILVERWARE, based on the logo on all the pieces with exception of the ladle and the tray . It is featuring ornate designs ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

George & Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 42 Pieces
George & Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 42 Pieces

George & Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 42 Pieces

By Westmorland

Located in Big Bend, WI

8 Knives 8 3/4", 8 Forks 7", 8 Salad Forks 6", 8 Teaspoons 6", 8 Cream Soup Spoons 6", 1 Sugar Spoon 5 7/8", 1 Flat Handle Master Butter Knife 7" Includes bonus brand new st...

Category

1940s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solingen Othello Germany 3-Piece Rustic Horn Handle Silver Carving Utensil Set
Solingen Othello Germany 3-Piece Rustic Horn Handle Silver Carving Utensil Set

Solingen Othello Germany 3-Piece Rustic Horn Handle Silver Carving Utensil Set

Located in Queens, NY

3-Piece German Rustic stainless steel and horn carving utensil set comprised of a carving knife, carving fork, and shears, in a green satin-lined box. (stampled, OTHELLO SOLINGEN ROS...

Category

Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Tableware

Materials

Horn

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

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Gallery Tray on Silver Stand
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Gallery Tray on Silver Stand

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Gallery Tray on Silver Stand

By Schiavon Argenterie

Located in VALENZA, IT

Rectangular barocco tray shaped with high edge and oval holes for handles. It has been placed on 4 small feet The tray is completely handmade by Fantappiè e Castrucci Silversmiths...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Silver

Jaap Ravelli Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase
Jaap Ravelli Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase

Jaap Ravelli Mid Century Studio Pottery Pitcher Vase

By Ravelli

Located in Tilburg, NL

Jaap Ravelli mid century studio pottery pitcher vase. The Netherlands, mid 20th century. Very distinct and special pottery pitcher vase by renowned pot...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Corteccia E18/Nero with Gold Insert Decorative Bottle
Corteccia E18/Nero with Gold Insert Decorative Bottle

Corteccia E18/Nero with Gold Insert Decorative Bottle

By Paola Paronetto

Located in Milan, IT

This decorative bottle features a sleek, tall silhouette with a striking gold insert that adds a touch of modern sophistication. Crafted from a unique paper clay composite, it boasts...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Unique Warrior 30 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 30 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 30 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 30 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 8.2 x D 8.5 x H 4 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed cer...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Warrior 29 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 29 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 29 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 29 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 7 x D 7.3 x H 6.3 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed cer...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Warrior 19 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 19 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 19 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 19 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 8 x D 9 x H 5 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ceramic...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Warrior 17 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 17 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 17 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 17 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 9.2 x D 10 x H 5.8 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ce...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Warrior 4 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 4 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 4 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 4 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 7.5 x D 10 x H 5.8 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed cer...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...

Category

19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Unique Warrior 3 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 3 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 3 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 3 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 6.8 x D 11 x H 5.8 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed cer...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Group Vintage Copper Sauce And Saute Pans
Group Vintage Copper Sauce And Saute Pans

Group Vintage Copper Sauce And Saute Pans

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Two unmarked saute pans with lids (worn inside) Diam. 8", H. 2 1/4" without the lids, and a French sauce pan (worn inside) Diam. 7", H. 4" (no lid) stamped Bazar Francais...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

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.