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Stylish Italian Metal Cocktail Set, "Silverfox" Model by Piemme, 1970s
Stylish Italian Metal Cocktail Set, "Silverfox" Model by Piemme, 1970s

Stylish Italian Metal Cocktail Set, "Silverfox" Model by Piemme, 1970s

By Gigi Sabadin

Located in Argelato, BO

Italian Metal Cocktail Set, "Silverfox" Model by Piemme, 1970s The set, consisting of a bottle opener, tongs, knife, stirring rod, and sugar spoon, has a bold and very iconic design...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s
Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s

Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Arthur Krupp

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Cutlery silver set for twelve in nickel silver or German silver, this set includes a total of 36 pieces; 12 spoons, 12 forks, and 12 knives with a steel blade. Set designed by Gio ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Nickel, Stainless Steel

Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s
Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s

Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s Brass polished Original cut glass

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Vajilla italiana de lujo, Rigo & Cie, Venecia, siglo XIX-XX
Vajilla italiana de lujo, Rigo & Cie, Venecia, siglo XIX-XX

Vajilla italiana de lujo, Rigo & Cie, Venecia, siglo XIX-XX

Located in MADRID, ES

Magnífico servicio de mesa y/o conjunto de piezas decorativas de vitrina en porcelana fina, producido por la prestigiosa firma Rigo & Cia (Venecia) a finales del siglo XIX o principi...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s
Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s

Comprehensive Wmf Stockholm Silver Plated Flatware, Kurt Mayer, Germany, 1960s

A meticulously curated set of silver-plated cutlery, the "4100 Stockholm Laurel" series, was designed in 1955 by Kurt Mayer for WMF Germany, Württembergische Metallwaren Fabrik. This...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, Taxco, 1998
Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, Taxco, 1998

Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, Taxco, 1998

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage and collectible set of porcelain and pure silver salt and pepper shakers designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by celebrated designer Emilia Castillo. The matte black p...

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1990s Mexican Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Unique Warrior 15 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 15 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 15 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 15 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 8.9 x D 11 x H 6 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed cera...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Warrior 2 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 2 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 2 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 2 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 6.4 x D 9.8 x H 4.7 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ce...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères

Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères

By Tetard Freres

Located in London, GB

A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères French, Early 20th century Total weight: 29,400 grams Measures: Large trays: height 2cm, width 50cm, depth 40cm Small cups: height 5cm, diameter 5cm This extensive collection of very fine silverware...

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Early 20th Century French Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

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.

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Porcelain Tableware, Velati and Silvestrini, 1970s
Italian Porcelain Tableware, Velati and Silvestrini, 1970s

Italian Porcelain Tableware, Velati and Silvestrini, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Italian porcelain tableware is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Beautiful Italian porcelain tableware designed by Velati and Silvestrini. Limited Edition "Ros...

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1970s Italian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

A Bordallo Pinheiro Extensive Vine Green Dinner Service, 45 Pieces.
A Bordallo Pinheiro Extensive Vine Green Dinner Service, 45 Pieces.

A Bordallo Pinheiro Extensive Vine Green Dinner Service, 45 Pieces.

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Bordallo Pinheiro Vine Green Dinner Service comprising: 12 chargers 12 dinner plates 8 salad plates 11 mugs 1 pitcher 1 oval platter: 45 items total. Diameter of charger 12 1/4 in...

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20th Century Portuguese Adirondack Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti Gilded Plate Falstaff by Guiseppe Verdi, Italy, 1970s
Piero Fornasetti Gilded Plate Falstaff by Guiseppe Verdi, Italy, 1970s

Piero Fornasetti Gilded Plate Falstaff by Guiseppe Verdi, Italy, 1970s

By Fornasetti

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful gilded porcelain plate "Falstaff by Guiseppe Verdi" by Piero Fornasetti, Milano from the 1970s. Diameter 10", stamped on its backside. In very good condition with light w...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s
Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s. Very good condition. Goat: 7cm Flamingo: 7cm Penguin: 4cm Frog: 1,5cm Dalphin: 6cm Deer: 7cm Bear: 9cm

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

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...

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2010s French Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Dutch silver table bell by Johannes Antonius Melis s'-Hertogenbosch, 1860
Dutch silver table bell by Johannes Antonius Melis s'-Hertogenbosch, 1860

Dutch silver table bell by Johannes Antonius Melis s'-Hertogenbosch, 1860

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver table bell by Johannes Antonius Melis s'-Hertogenbosch, 1860 A silver table bell with openwork of sawn-out and engraved motif of scroll leaves. On the inside a copper b...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bead Round by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner for 12 Service 63 Pieces
Bead Round by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner for 12 Service 63 Pieces

Bead Round by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner for 12 Service 63 Pieces

By Carrs

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful Bead - Round by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware set in vintage storage chest - 63 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 12 Salad / Des...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 Pieces
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 Pieces

English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful English Shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 salad forks, 6 1/4". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 cream...

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1930s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Piuma by Enzo Mari for Zani&Zani
Piuma by Enzo Mari for Zani&Zani

Piuma by Enzo Mari for Zani&Zani

By Enzo Mari, Zani & Zani 1

Located in Milano, IT

Enzo Mari Piuma Flatware Set, Italy, 1960s Rare Piuma flatware complet set, composed by six fork, six knives, six spoon, six tea spoon. Designed by Enzo Mari, one of the most influ...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

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

English Victorian Nautilus Shaped Silver Plate Spoon Warmer

English Victorian Nautilus Shaped Silver Plate Spoon Warmer

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver plate nautilus shaped spoon warmer with etched fluted design.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloissoné Charger, Bowl or Platter

Located in Miami, FL

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Charger, Bowl or Platter, Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Charger A fine Japanese Meiji style charger, platter or bowl. This large clois...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Resin

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s
Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

Midcentury Molecular Silver Knife Rests, Set of 10, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

In the style of French Christofle comes this set of molecular knife benches/rests. Unclear markings and hallmarks. Our acid test show 925/1000 silver but they could also be heavily s...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Vintage Cassetti "Lighthouse" pepper shaker, 1950
Vintage Cassetti "Lighthouse" pepper shaker, 1950

Vintage Cassetti "Lighthouse" pepper shaker, 1950

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage lighthouse-shaped pepper shaker by Cassetti, Italy, crafted in rich ebony and chrome-plated brass. This exquisite mid-century design, dating from circa 1950–1970, exemplifies...

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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly", Complete Coffee Service in Porcelain
Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly", Complete Coffee Service in Porcelain

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly", Complete Coffee Service in Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly". Complete coffee service in hand-painted porcelain for eight people with coffee pot, cream jug and dishes. The coffee pot measures: 25 x 21 cm. ...

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20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Coin Dot Satin Glass Punch Bowl Set
Antique Coin Dot Satin Glass Punch Bowl Set

Antique Coin Dot Satin Glass Punch Bowl Set

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The hand-blown set features a distinctive all-over pattern of clear inverted thumbprint or coin dot circles on a satin ground. The main bowl has a matching lid with a ball handle and...

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Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Glass

Carl Aubock II Walnut Knife Holder with 6 Amboss Knives, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock II Walnut Knife Holder with 6 Amboss Knives, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock II Walnut Knife Holder with 6 Amboss Knives, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Lovely set of six beautiful midcentury fruit knives and a holder / stand, made of walnut and cork. Designed by Carl Aubock II and manufactured by Carl Auböck workshop in midcentury, ...

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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #18

Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates - Style #18

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Elevate your dessert presentation with this Set of 2 Ceramic Ikat Dessert Plates, made in Italy. Made from 100% ceramic and featuring a distinctive ikat-inspired design, these plates...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Marble salt and pepper
Marble salt and pepper

Marble salt and pepper

$143Sale Price / set|20% Off

Marble salt and pepper

Located in Lugo, IT

Marble salt and pepper Good Condition Thank you

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces
Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pieces

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Old English Tipt pattern was introduced by Gorham in the year 1870. It is a plain pattern with a straight tip, creating a simple, timeless, rectangular fiddle shaped design. G...

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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Southern Treasure by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set
Southern Treasure by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set

Southern Treasure by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful Southern treasure by international sterling silver flatware set - 43 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/4" 8 forks, 7 1/4" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cr...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 56 Pc
Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 56 Pc

Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 56 Pc

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Marlborough by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set - 56 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/8" 12 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 1 gravy la...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marble Salt and Pepper Shakers Tableware
Marble Salt and Pepper Shakers Tableware

Marble Salt and Pepper Shakers Tableware

Located in Toronto, ON

A pair of Carrera marble salt and peppers shakers. They are made out of carved Carrera marble, finished with a stainless steel top, a plastic cork at the bottom. While they are vinta...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral
Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral

Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral

Located in Wembley, GB

Pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Liners, Antique English Floral Design A fine pair of antique English sterling silver salt cellars, each of circular form, decorated with repou...

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Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 68 pieces
Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 68 pieces

Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 68 pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set - 68 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 7/8" 1 G...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Artisanal Chowk Black Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin  ( Set of 4 )
Modern Artisanal Chowk Black Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin  ( Set of 4 )

Modern Artisanal Chowk Black Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin ( Set of 4 )

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Chowk 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 statem...

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2010s Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Castilian by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 69 Pc Dinner
Castilian by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 69 Pc Dinner

Castilian by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 69 Pc Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. It is heavy, well balanced, and has wonderful, Colonial s...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Incredible Victorian silver and etched glass claret jug - London 1898
Incredible Victorian silver and etched glass claret jug - London 1898

Incredible Victorian silver and etched glass claret jug - London 1898

By Francis Higgins

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1898 by Francis Higgins III, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Claret Jug, features a wonderful cut and etched glass body, and an orna...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970
Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970

Silver Plate Caviar Dish in the Shape of a Crab after Franco Lapini, c. 1970

Located in London, GB

A silver-plated caviar dish in the shape of a crab, after the design of Franco Lapini and made by Almazan in Spain c. 1970. The crab is excellently modelled, with fine attention to...

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1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Chantilly by Ercuis Silverplate Flatware Set 12 Dinner Service 114 Pcs French
Chantilly by Ercuis Silverplate Flatware Set 12 Dinner Service 114 Pcs French

Chantilly by Ercuis Silverplate Flatware Set 12 Dinner Service 114 Pcs French

By Ercuis

Located in Big Bend, WI

Ercuis of France, has been a respected name in high quality artistic tableware since 1867. Ercuis' passion for silver is displayed through their high level of craftsmanship and atten...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905
Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905 Two salt cellars raised on 4 small fluted Empire style legs with above a rams head between floral guirland...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Cup Onyx Stone Handle in Italy by Natalia Criado
Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Cup Onyx Stone Handle in Italy by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Gold Plated Tea Cup Onyx Stone Handle in Italy by Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite Onix cup. The plated brass cup is handcrafted in Italy using sheet turning techniques. The handle,...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Unique Warrior 11 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 11 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 11 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 11 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 6.8 x D 13.6 x H 5.8 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Unique Warrior 8 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 8 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 8 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 8 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 7.9 x D 6.8 x H 5 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed cera...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Galerie De Porcelaine Gold Rim China - Set of 70
Vintage Galerie De Porcelaine Gold Rim China - Set of 70

Vintage Galerie De Porcelaine Gold Rim China - Set of 70

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite fine porcelain dinnerware service for twelve is a masterclass in European elegance, hailing from the prestigious Galerie de Porcelaine in Cologne. Part of the "Lombard...

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Late 20th Century German Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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.