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Tableware For Sale
Walter Bosse Rooster Dinner Bell, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse rooster dinner bell, 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Round English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner 126 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England. Today, the silver is still made in the traditional way. They start wi...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Mid-19th Century Austrian Silver Candlesticks
Located in Delft, NL
A pair of mid-19th century Austrian silver candlesticks
An Austrian silver pair candlesticks with baluster columns on circular bases, floral borders and knobs
Silver Austrian Hal...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Pink Majolica Ceramic Dessert / Breakfast Service Set for Four
By Secla
Located in Barcelona, ES
A lovely Majolica pink glazed ceramic set of 12 pieces: four large plates, four small plates and four serving bowls.
The set has a lovely pale pink color with details in white and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic
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
Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Salad Set in Love Disarmed Art Nouveau Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton sterling silver salad set in old, original, Love Disarmed pattern and in Art Nouveau style with exquisite, raised, floral and figural motifs. It consists of a salad fork measuring 10 1/2'' in length by 2 7/8'' in width by 1 2/3'' in height, a serving spoon measuring 10 1/2'' in length. It was not recast, never polished, and never had a monogram and weighs 15 troy ounces.
Reed & Barton was founded as Babbitt & Crossman in Taunton, Massachusetts in 1824. The failing company was then purchased by Henry G. Reed and business partner Charles E. Barton–and by 1896, the company was awarded a Medal of Excellence at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Danish Thule Series Art Glass Bowl by Per Lütken for Holmegaard, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Holmegaard Bowl THULE by Per Lutken 1960s. Danish design. Stunning Scandinavian modern Vintage Center piece - Heavy Holmegaard Aqua blue Art Glass Bowl - design year 1960....
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Sterling Flatware, Service for 16/ 5 Piece Set/ 80 Pieces Total
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sterling silver flatware set is gorgeous. Not too ornate and not too plain; the perfect look for a sterling flatware set in today’s age. It has a symmetrical pattern on the bott...
Category
1940s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Madeira by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 6 1/2"
8 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
Includes bonus brand new storag...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Imari Style Porcelain Handled Silver Table Knives, a Cased Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of eight English Staffordshire porcelain Imari pattern handled table knives, circa 1849 - 1860, in the manner of Royal Crown Derby.
In the origin...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Japonisme Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 76 pieces Cherubs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Paris by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set, 76 pieces. Paris is an Art Nouveau style multi-motif pattern with two full figure cherubs facing each other with a floral arran...
Category
1890s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco ensemble of twelve Macassar wood and chromed metal knife or chopstick rests was crafted in France circa 1930. The tableware serving pieces feature a modernist ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Emile Gallé. Large tray made of fruitwood. Inlaid with floral motifs.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé (1846-1904), French artist and designer.
Large tray made of fruitwood. Inlaid with floral motifs in various types of wood.
Late 19th century.
Signed.
In perfect conditio...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Fruitwood
Brass Coffee Grinder Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Coffee Grinder Vienna Around 1920s
Brass polished
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Rare XLarge Tray Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this large solid teak, a tray designed by Quistgaard for Dansk, circa the 1950s, great condition with raised edges, incredible craftsmanship. early stamp at the b...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Medici by Gorham (1971) Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sparkling lace-like scrolls of deeply carved sterling link together to create a magnificent movement of intricate detail. Medici achieves balance between the pure lines of the column...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 Tiffany & Company Mintons 'Gold Crocus' Pattern Twin handled Cups & Saucers
By Tiffany & Co., Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 Tiffany & Company Mintons 'Gold Crocus' Pattern Twin Handled Cups & Saucers, England Circa 1950
This exquisite set of 12 Mintons 'Gold Crocus' twin-handled cups and saucers is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Koffee, Tee & Dessert Set For 12 Pers., Indian Flowers, Germany, 20th C.
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Coffee and Tea Service, Consisting of 48 Parts:
1 lidded coffee pot, 1 lidded teapot, 2 milk jugs, 2 sugar bowls, 12 cups, 12 saucers, 12 dessert plates, 1 oblong tray, 1 ser...
Category
20th Century German Baroque Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Mortar and Pestle, English, Walnut, Apothecary, Kitchen Aid, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turned mortar and pestle. An English, black walnut apothecary or kitchen aid, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully tactile set, with gre...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Walnut
SOLINGEN - Antler Handled Stainless Steel Fork - Germany - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
HUBERTUS SOLINGEN - Vintage stainless steel fork - featuring an antler handle - unsigned - Germany - circa 1950's.
Excellent vintage condition -...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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).
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Guzzini Salt, Pepper, Oil, Vinegard, Parmesan Green Set in Lucite, 1970s, Italy
By Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Table set for pepper, salt, parmesan etc. in green Lucite made by Guzzini, Italy, 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 72 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house speciali...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Conch Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian handmade ceramic bowls in dark bronze, light and dark mauve by Rina Menardi. Can be ordered in many colors. Note: Light & dark mauve no longer available. Priced individually....
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
$760 / item
Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Service for Eighteen Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Lily pattern fish cutlery set for eighteen persons - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver flatware...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tray Hand Carved from Solid Block of White Marble, Rectangular, Made in Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
Tray or serving plates carved by hand from a solid block of white Calacatta marble. Tray dimensions: L 40, W 29.5, H 2 cm, available in different marbles and onyx.
Marble is a natur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
12 Antique Heavy Gold Encrusted Dinner Plates, Limoges France Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A great set of Continental sized dinner plates with an elaborately decorated raised tooled gilded collar featuring shaped and classic double acid etched 24 karat gold bands. Crisp wh...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Tableware
Materials
Gold
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 50 Pieces
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...
Category
1920s American Louis XIV Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver “Parallel” AKA “Relief” flatware. Designed by Oscar Gunlach-Pedersen, for Georg Jensen's Silversmithy 1931. Gunlach-Pedersen trained as a sculptor and ar...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The napkin is only for the photoshhoting
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Silver Vermeil Flatware Dessert Service for Six, 18 Pieces
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming 19th century French 18-piece cased dessert silverware / flatware set, with its unique, slightly grotesque satyr mask motif and warm ve...
Category
19th Century French Antique Tableware
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
$1,880 Sale Price / set
25% Off
A 130 Piece Set of Crown Staffordshire China "Birds of Paradise" Pattern 1950"s
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare collection of about 130 pieces of Staffordshire-England - Crown Fine Bone China - Birds of Paradise Pattern - #592627 - white and very light blue grey background with purple...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Bormioli Rocco 1980-1990 colored Murano glass crystal glasses set.
Located in Palermo, IT
Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with this exquisite crystal glass set by Rocco Bormioli, an icon of Italian design between the 1980s and 1990s. Each piece in this set catches t...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder. Netherlands, early 20th century.
Very stylish and decorative napkin holder with a deer at the front. A very elegant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Goose Duck Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of twelve silver plated napkin rings, circa 1960s, 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 ...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Set of 4 Post Modern Pink Lucite Scrolling Ribbon Napkin Rings
Located in Amityville, NY
A vintage post modern set of four napkin rings in pink lucite, with a scrolling, looping, wrapping, ribbon or bow shape. Each of the 4 in the set is identical, providing a perfect fe...
Category
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Lucite
$89 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Debussy by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Debussy by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 67 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
12 ...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Open Salt and Spoon
Located in London, GB
A Russian silver-gilt and cloisonné enamel open salt and spoon
Moscow, Late 19th Century
2cm high x 5.5cm diameter
Beautifully ornate and superbly execu...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Sheffield English Stag Antler Handled, Sterling Silver Capped Table Servers, S/3
By Sheffield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A three piece serving set with Stag Antler handles and Sterling Silver ferrules and end caps, Sheffield, England, circa mid 20th Century.
Impressively sized, the set consists of a scalloped bowl spoon, and a spoon and fork of a similar pattern, perfect for salads.
A beautifully made set, heavy and substantial.
The naturally shed antler handles are securely attached to the Stainless Steel spoons and fork with ornate Sterling ferrules and end caps.
The end caps are 1.5 in. in Diameter – Stamped 925 for Sterling Silver
Scalloped spoon...
Category
Mid-20th Century English International Style Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Ada 10 Set of 6 Water Glasses
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
Masterfully crafted and decorated by expert artisans following traditional methods, this set of six water glasses makes a lively and refined addition to any dining set. Part of a ser...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Glass
$288 / set
Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extensive 248-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co. in the classic San Lorenzo pattern. Inspired by and named after the famous Florentine Church of San Lorenzo, the motif displays a highly architectural design that is typical of the Renaissance Revival style. From the fine piercing to the gilt accents, the care and attention given to the crafting of each piece embodies Tiffany's commitment to extraordinary craftsmanship. The complete service for 12 is housed in its two-tiered, custom-fitted Tiffany & Co. chest.
The silver flatware of Tiffany & Co. is among the finest in the world, as well as the most enduring. Each hand-finished piece incorporates the timeless designs and quality craftsmanship that makes Tiffany one of the world's leading silversmiths. Since their first international recognition at the 1867 Paris World's Fair, Tiffany has supplied silver to numerous royal families throughout Europe, as well as elite American families including the Astors and Vanderbilts.
Each piece is marked "Tiffany & Co. Sterling Pat. 1916" with the date letter "m" for the directorship of John C. Moore, which dates this service between 1907 and 1947.
Chest: 23 1/2" wide x 19 1/4" deep x 6 1/4" high
This service comprises:
12 entree knives
12 luncheon knives
12 dessert knives
12 entree forks
12 salad forks
12 oyster forks
12 luncheon forks
12 fish forks
12 ice cream forks
24 teaspoons
12 tablespoons
12 gumbo spoons
12 cream / bouillon spoons
12 demitasse spoons
12 salt cellar spoons...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gucci Italy Silver Plate and Black Metal Fish Place Card Holders
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dine in style with these luxury place-card holders designed by Gucci, Italy. The whimsical set of six pieces features a silver plate with a rounded pedestal base, a silver plate with...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Bronze Tray by Sven Larsson, 1950's
By Sven Larsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bronze Tray by Sven Larsson, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Bronze
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Ystad metall in Sweden
Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 17.5 ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 925s Small Oval Candy Bowl Made After 1945
By Georg Jensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Candy bowl/centerpiece from Georg Jensen Silver Copenhagen.
Small oval bowl made of sterling silver 925s with stamp from the period after 1945
Very nice vintage condition.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian design Copenhagen by Manchester Sterling Silver flatware set - 84 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 3/4"
12 Forks, 7"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4"
12 Teaspoons, 6"...
Category
1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1830 Rockingham Porcelain Dinner Plates, Earl of Derby Coat of Arms, set of 12
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare set of 12 Dinner Plates, with the Earl of Derby Coat of Arms, dated 1830.
On Pompadour Ground-
The plates are in very good condition. A full ...
Category
1830s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Ceramic Bamboo Dinner Plates - Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the beauty of nature to your table with our Set of 4 bamboo ceramic plates, made in Italy. Each plate showcases intricate hand painted bamboo detailing, combining artisanal cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Silver Godinger Chinoiserie Pagoda Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Godinger
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.
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez, Mississippi, this pattern possesses unusual boldness and depth. Melrose has elegant curves and intricate detailing along the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Les Cinq Fleurs by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/4",
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8",...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Charlemagne by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8".
12 forks, 7 3/8".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 place soup spoon...
Category
1960s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 66 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 Dinner Knives 9 3/4",
12 Dinner Forks 8",
12 Salad Forks 6 1/2",
12 Teaspoons 6 1/8" ,
12 Cream Soup Spoons 6 1/8",
1 Pierced Serving Spoon 8 3/4",
1 Cold Meat Fork 8...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Victorian Silver Stands by Hunt & Roskell, London
Located in London, GB
Set of four Victorian silver stands by Hunt & Roskell, London
English, 1874,
Measures: Height 27cm, diameter 24cm
These stunning silver works were made in 1874 by the leading Lo...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Whimsical 'Knight' Bottle Holder or Cabinet in Solid Wood 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Whimsical 'Knight' Bottle Holder or Cabinet in Solid Wood, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very whimsical and unusual hand carved bottle holder or cabinet in solid wood. This knight will p...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish yet versatile dual combination salt & pepper shaker is made from solid teak. Makers...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Teak
20th Century Edwardian Solid Silver & Glass Hip Flask, Sheffield, c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century Edwardian solid silver and glass mounted hip flask, with silver hinged screw top and removable cup. Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Sheffield, ye...
Category
20th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 4 Blue Wicker Ceramic Dinner Plates Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Enhance your table setting with the charming Handpainted Ceramic Wicker Plates, skillfully crafted and beautifully painted by artisans in Italy. Featuring an intricate wicker-inspire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Ashworth, England. Set of six plates in faience. Chinese style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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.
Category
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Tableware
Materials
Faience
18 inch Large Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Charger Naturalistic Crane
Located in Long Island City, NY
An extra large antique Japanese Meiji era enamel over brass charger plate. The plate is enameled with a polychrome image of naturalistic cranes in blossoming flowers and trees on blu...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tableware
Materials
Brass
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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