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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

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni
Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

$334Sale Price|20% Off

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

By Gio Ponti, Calderoni

Located in Lugo, IT

Single-flower silver alpaca vase by Gio Ponti for Calderoni. Photo conditions Thanks

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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Alpaca

Rosewood & Brass Flatware 5 Serving Pieces Tongs Pie Bonbon Spoon Cheese Knife
Rosewood & Brass Flatware 5 Serving Pieces Tongs Pie Bonbon Spoon Cheese Knife

Rosewood & Brass Flatware 5 Serving Pieces Tongs Pie Bonbon Spoon Cheese Knife

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a fantastic set of 5 serving pieces made of brass with rosewood handles. The tongs have one side that is a fork and one that is a spoon and they come apart so they can be use...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...

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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain, Cork

Series of 10 Old Terre De Fer Plates by L.G. for the Clairefontaine Earthenware
Series of 10 Old Terre De Fer Plates by L.G. for the Clairefontaine Earthenware

Series of 10 Old Terre De Fer Plates by L.G. for the Clairefontaine Earthenware

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Series of 10 Terre de Fer plates, "Régence" model, stamped L. G., Léon Graves, for the Clairefontaine earthenware factory, late 19th, early 20th century. Nice decor worked in shades of blue. Plates with a timeless charm that will go perfectly with a current decoration. Good condition, slight marks of time, in particular a small shade...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Fiddle by Novargent France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 72 pcs
Fiddle by Novargent France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 72 pcs

Fiddle by Novargent France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 72 pcs

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fiddle by Novargent (France) Stainless Steel Flatware set - 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2" 12 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4" 12 Dessert Knives, 8 1/2" ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

King George by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 83 pcs Dinner
King George by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 83 pcs Dinner

King George by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 83 pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner Size King George by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 83 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7" ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Viola Odorata Glass Flute
Viola Odorata Glass Flute

Viola Odorata Glass Flute

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

This flute 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 ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Antique Dutch Silver Bon Bon, Berry, Serving Oval Spoon
Antique Dutch Silver Bon Bon, Berry, Serving Oval Spoon

Antique Dutch Silver Bon Bon, Berry, Serving Oval Spoon

Located in New York, NY

This finely crafted antique Dutch silver oval spoon serves as a functional yet decorative piece, designed for elegantly serving bon bons and berries etc. Dating to circa 1900, the spoon features intricate craftsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century Dutch silverwork, with ornate detailing and a graceful oval bowl that speaks to its refined purpose. The spoon’s handle is adorned with delicate, scrolling motifs, showcasing the artistry and high level of skill exhibited by Dutch silversmiths of the period. Crafted in solid silver, the piece exudes a timeless charm and would make an excellent addition to a collector’s set of antique serving utensils...

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Early 1900s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian 1879 Sterling Silver Galleried Drinks Tray
Antique Victorian 1879 Sterling Silver Galleried Drinks Tray

Antique Victorian 1879 Sterling Silver Galleried Drinks Tray

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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

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1870s British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set
Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set

Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique salt and spice cellar with centered mustard pot menagere is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design by the renowned German manufacturer WMF (Württembergische ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Bormioli Rocco 1980-1990 colored Murano glass crystal glasses set.
Bormioli Rocco 1980-1990 colored Murano glass crystal glasses set.

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...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Large Oval Domed Dish or Food Cover, Silver Plated
Large Oval Domed Dish or Food Cover, Silver Plated

Large Oval Domed Dish or Food Cover, Silver Plated

Located in Delft, NL

Large oval domed dish or food cover, silver plated A large silver plated oval dish with a domed food cover with handle The cloche (handle) is with shell...

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20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser
Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser

Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser

By Moser Glassworks

Located in DE

These are 7 champagne glasses made from hand blown crystal by Moser in the ever popular Lady Hamilton glass cut. This pattern is an example of the "papal" cut so called because it i...

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19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"

By Ricci Argentieri

Located in VALENZA, IT

New complete cutlery set 77 pieces in solid silver "Art Decòl" DIVA by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria - Italy. The service is composed as follows: N ° 12 Table forks N ° 12 Table spoo...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 63 pieces
Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 63 pieces

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 63 pieces

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous sterling silver stuns in this rich pattern that features a natural theme reminiscent of old world grace. A classic design yet with an understated touch, this pattern focuses...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Dessert Knives
Set of 12 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Dessert Knives

Set of 12 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Dessert Knives

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 Lap Over Edge sterling silver dessert knives. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shaped stem with acid-etched fruiting branch wrapping around sides; apples, pears, and grap...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Knife Rests - Resin Embedded Flowers, Ferns, and Seeds - France 1970s
Set of 6 Knife Rests - Resin Embedded Flowers, Ferns, and Seeds - France 1970s

Set of 6 Knife Rests - Resin Embedded Flowers, Ferns, and Seeds - France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Set of 6 Knife Rests - Resin Embedded Flowers, Ferns, and Seeds - France 1970s Charming set of French mid-century knife rests in resin with embedded fern and seeds. Nice organic pi...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Other

Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 88 pcs Dinner
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 88 pcs Dinner

Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 88 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Shell & Thread was first introduced by Tiffany in 1905. Its design is typical of patterns made in England during the long reign of King George III. The raised-border edges, which acc...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pieces
English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pieces

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Gien Majolica Artichoke Plate, circa 1940
French Gien Majolica Artichoke Plate, circa 1940

French Gien Majolica Artichoke Plate, circa 1940

Located in Pearland, TX

Stunning French Gien white majolica artichoke plate, circa 1940. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine hand painted plate has a lovely center flo...

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20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Romaine by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner 64 Pcs
Romaine by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner 64 Pcs

Romaine by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Dinner 64 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner size Romaine by Reed and Barton, circa 1933, sterling silver flatware set - 64 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 12 ...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 151 pcs Dinner
Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 151 pcs Dinner

Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 151 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Shell & Thread was first introduced by Tiffany in 1905. Its design is typical of patterns made in England during the long reign of King George III. The raised-border edges, which acc...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s

Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

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 vibrant and lively design. Meticulously embroidered by skilled artisans, each piece showcases intricate p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Lemon Porcelain Creamer, 1900
Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Lemon Porcelain Creamer, 1900

Antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria Lemon Porcelain Creamer, 1900

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming antique Royal Bayreuth Bavaria porcelain creamer modeled in the form of a ripe lemon, produced in Germany during the early twentieth century. Royal Bayreuth is especially ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Bayreuth Figural Tomato Creamer and Covered Sugar Bowl, Germany, Early 20t
Royal Bayreuth Figural Tomato Creamer and Covered Sugar Bowl, Germany, Early 20t

Royal Bayreuth Figural Tomato Creamer and Covered Sugar Bowl, Germany, Early 20t

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Delightful antique figural creamer and covered sugar bowl set by Royal Bayreuth, Germany, modeled in the form of ripe garden tomatoes. Among the most beloved and collectible designs ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling silver sugar caster hallmarked in London in 1937
Sterling silver sugar caster hallmarked in London in 1937

Sterling silver sugar caster hallmarked in London in 1937

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1937, this handsome, George VI period, Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, is of traditional form. The sugar caster measures 7"(18cm) tall, by 2.75"(7cm) in diamete...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Gold

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 ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Massive and Heavy and Big Art Deco Copper Pan vienna around 1930s
Massive and Heavy and Big Art Deco Copper Pan vienna around 1930s

Massive and Heavy and Big Art Deco Copper Pan vienna around 1930s

Located in Wien, Au

Massive, big and very heavy excution of a art deco copper pan vienna around 1930s Copper and iron handle Only polished

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Copper, Iron

Vintage Indian Bird Sugar Shaker in Silver, Kashmiri Style
Vintage Indian Bird Sugar Shaker in Silver, Kashmiri Style

Vintage Indian Bird Sugar Shaker in Silver, Kashmiri Style

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Adorable bird sugar or pepper dispenser in hand-cut silver. A standing small hawk-like bird, with curved beak, folded in wings and round-cut garnet gem eyes. It has removable head wi...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass

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

Scandinavian Modern Set of Eight Napkin Rings or Holders, Gusums Bruk -1985
Scandinavian Modern Set of Eight Napkin Rings or Holders, Gusums Bruk -1985

Scandinavian Modern Set of Eight Napkin Rings or Holders, Gusums Bruk -1985

By Gusums Bruk

Located in Örebro, SE

Scandinavian Modern set of eight napkin rings or holders, Gusums Bruk -1985. Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use. Brass patina, scratches.

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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern
Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern

Large Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, Mid-Century Modern

By Murano Glass Sommerso

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern large Murano glass vase. Beautiful and rare vase with oval shaped sides and clear glass bottom. The golden glass is striking, especially in the daylight. Large eno...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

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 ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

stainless-steel cutlery set with antler handles Solingen Germany
stainless-steel cutlery set with antler handles Solingen Germany

stainless-steel cutlery set with antler handles Solingen Germany

Located in Vienna, AT

18-piece stainless-steel cutlery set with antler handles, crafted in the tradition of Hubertus Solingen workmanship. The set includes knives, forks, and spoons, each combining durabl...

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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskruf “Vineta”, set of four plates, 1960s. Set of four flat plates in ruby-red art glass from Gullaskruf, model “Vineta,” distinguished by its optical dotted ...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Eight dinner size knives, 9 3/4" Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4" Eight salad forks, 6 3/8" Eight teaspoons, 6 1/8" Eight hollow handle butter spreaders all-sterling, 6" Eight cocktai...

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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate
Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate

Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Presenting the exquisite Tiffany Studios New York Arts & Crafts Bronze Dore Gold Dish Bowl, Model 1708. This round catch-all plate exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and elegance...

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1870s American American Classical Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

1950s Norstaal "Inka" Stainless Steel 6-settings Cutlery Set Erik Herlow Norway
1950s Norstaal "Inka" Stainless Steel 6-settings Cutlery Set Erik Herlow Norway

1950s Norstaal "Inka" Stainless Steel 6-settings Cutlery Set Erik Herlow Norway

By Erik Herlow

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

This incredibly stylish and compact little teak box includes a cutlery set designed by Erik Herlow in 1956 for Norstaal, Norway, and includes 54 pieces of beautiful stainless steel “...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

English Flow Blue Transferware Tableware, 20 Pcs.
English Flow Blue Transferware Tableware, 20 Pcs.

English Flow Blue Transferware Tableware, 20 Pcs.

Located in Astoria, NY

Collection of 20 English Flow Blue Transferware Ceramic Tableware Pieces, including: (1) one tureen, (1) covered gravy and underplate, (1) one ladle, (1) one R. Halls bread and butte...

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20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Leather Object Holder AVRA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Savannah
Leather Object Holder AVRA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Savannah

Leather Object Holder AVRA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Savannah

Located in Curitiba, Parana

Function that honors the eye. The AVRA Collection expresses organization through precise, contemporary design, with catchall trays created to structure everyday life in a clear and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

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.