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Tableware For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Napoleon III
Peter & Anne Bateman - Pair of George III wine coasters made in London in 1797
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1797 by Peter & Anne Bateman, this attractive pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature pierced sides, reed borders, wooden ba...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Georgian Sterling Silver Epergne London 1812 Art Nouveau Women '#6127'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georgian English Sterling
Incredible Georgian English Epergne with 4 candle holder branches made by JW Story & W. Elliott, London, c.1812-1813. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.
By Salins
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set by Salins-lès-Bains, France, Late 19th Century.
This exquisite and rare French art majolica asparagus set, crafted by Salins-lès-Bains in t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Neoclassical pair of George III period sterling silver pepper pots - London 1792
By Charles Chesterman II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1792 by Charles Chesterman, this handsome pair of George III, Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, have a classic shape and stand on pedestal bases with reed...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, London 1766, Francis Crump
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1766 by Francis Crump, this handsome pair of George III, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, feature gadroon borders, acanthus detailed handles, and three fe...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Sauce Boats, London 1751 David Mowden
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1751 by David Mowden, this handsome pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, feature shaped edges, flying C-scroll hand...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of George III Double Bladed Servers by William Eley & William Fearn, 1802
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual pair of George III Double Bladed Servers made in London in 1802 by William Eley & William Fearn.
The Servers display a plain handle which is unusually engraved...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham by Cocks & Bettridge, 1809
Located in London, GB
A Very Rare George III Caddy Spoon Made in Birmingham in 1809 by Cocks & Bettridge.
This exceptionally rare design has a square bowl decorated with simulated filigree bead work, wit...
Category
19th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Pair of George III Silver Gilt Sifter Spoons by George Smith and William Fearn
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of George III Silver Gilt Old English Thread Pattern Sifter Spoons Made in London in 1789 by George Smith and William Fearn
The Sifter Spoons are modelled in the Ol...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Cream Jug Creamer by Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped creamer made by Peter and Ann Bateman; an addition to our Georgian silver ...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Period Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, London 1733 Richard Burcombe
By Richard Burcombe
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Richard Burcombe, this very handsome, George II period, Antique Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, is plain in style with a domed top.
The tankard ...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Early 19th Century Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters, U.K. Circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome pair of re-plated 'Old Sheffield Plate' wine or decanter slides / coasters, both showing rims decorated with shell & scroll cast motifs, rising from turned wood bases...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
English Georgian Silver on Copper Candelabra Pair 15" x 15" (#5946)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wonderful English Georgian silver on copper candelabra pair, circa 1790 (maker unknown). The pieces measure 15" x 15". They are not monogrammed and are being offered as-is with some ...
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Fine Pair of 18th Century George III Silver Engraved Open Fret Wine Coasters
By John Hutson
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine pair of 18th century George III silver engraved open fret wine coasters, dated 1786, London.
By John Hutson.
Each with a central engraved roundel incorporating a well depi...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 3 Early George III Hanoverian Pattern Tablespoons by Joseph Cullen, 1769
Located in London, GB
An exceptional set of three early George III Hanoverian pattern Tablespoons made in Dublin in 1769 by Joseph Cullen.
The Spoons are of a large size and are modelled in the Hanoveria...
Category
18th Century Irish George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1760 by William Skeen, this George III, Antique Sterling Silver sauce boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-sc...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Early Georgian Silver Two-Handled Cup 1722 18th Century Britannia Std
Located in London, GB
A lovely Antique George I solid Silver Cup with two elegant scroll handle. The elegant two-handled Cup stands on a low spread foot and has a band around the centre. It is unembellish...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Antique Meat Dish / Serving Platter 1823 George IV
Located in London, GB
A Classic Georgian sterling silver Meat Dish serving platter. This Meat Platter is of substantial size and has a Classic oval shape. The Meat Platter ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A George II cross-banded
Mahogany cutlery box,
circa 1760.
Bow front box with original brass hardware
and red velvet-covered interior.
Me...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 George III "Celtic Point" Dessert Spoons by John Cornforth, 1794
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine & Rare Set of Six George III "Celtic Point" Dessert Spoons Made in Edinburgh in 1794 by John Cornforth.
The Spoons are modelled in the "Celtic Point" design, with a brig...
Category
18th Century Scottish George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Sauce Boat
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1781, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed ...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl With Lid - Vanders 1906 - George II Design
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Henry & Arthur Vander, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Bowl with Cover, is a wonderful reproduction of a George II design.
...
Category
Early 1900s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Interesting antique sterling silver marrow scoop with Elgin shop mark - 1802
Located in London, London
Made by Peter, Anne and William Bateman in London in 1802, and marked with William Ferguson of Elgin's shop mark, this very handsome, and rare to find...
Category
Early 1800s Scottish George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Antique English Georgian Copper And Brass Water Kettle
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine antique George III copper kettle with a shaped handle, spout and lift off lid. A beautiful patina that only comes with age and many years of loving use.
This stunning copper ...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique George III Georgian Silver Tray / Salver / Serving Platter 1788
Located in London, GB
A Classic George III oval solid Silver salver. This large oval Georgian Salver is simply embellished with a classic beaded border and stands on four scroll feet. The Salver has an i...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Pair Salts Cellars 1817 Kirby Waterhouse
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Absolutely Stunning Identical Matched Pair of English Sterling Silver Gilt rectangular form Open Salts Cellars of good heavy gauge quality and generous proportions.
Each with stylish floral and gadrooned rim above a body and raised on plain stepped base support.
Mark of James Kirby...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Irish Silver, Dublin C. 1780, Sterling Silver Sauce Boat
Located in London, London
Made in Dublin circa 1780, this handsome, antique sterling silver sauce boat, is plain in style, featuring a scalloped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-s...
Category
1780s Irish George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Pair of George I Britannia Silver .958 Fine Table Spoons, London 1719
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare pair of George I Britannia Standard Silver (.958 fine) Hanoverian ‘Rat-Tail’ tablespoons.
The underside of the bowls showing a 'rat tail' heel, the stem stamped with London hallmarks with date letter for 1719, maker’s marks rubbed.
(Britannia Standard Silver has a silver content of .958 parts pure silver which is greater than sterling silver which has a silver content of .925 parts pure silver.
The Britannia Standard was put into effect in by an Act of British Parliament...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Tableware
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Pair of George IV Marrow Scoops Made in London by William Chawner, 1829
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of George IV Marrow Scoops made in London in 1829 by William Chawner.
To find a pair of Georgian Marrow Scoops is most unusual. These are of the finest quality and...
Category
19th Century English George IV Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
George III period sterling silver marrow scoop made in London in 1785
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1785 by Stephen Adams I, this handsome, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver Marrow Scoop, is of traditional form, and is engraved in the back with con...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Sugar and Cream Basket Set 1786 Georgian Baskets
Located in London, GB
An antique Georgian George III solid Silver Sugar and Cream Set comprising of a Sugar Basket and a Cream Basket. This pair of Baskets is matched in design...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Baccarat Chrysoprase 'Uranium' Covered Cups on stands
By Baccarat
Located in Montreal, QC
A set of four French Baccarat chrysoprase (uranium) green opaline art glass covered cups, each with matching stands.
The beautiful green body of t...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware
Materials
Glass
Set of 4 Antique Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens 1793 George III Serving Dishes
By Robert Sharp
Located in London, GB
A set of four Antique George III solid Silver Sauce Tureens in a Classic oval form and standing on a square base. Each Tureen has a pair of impressive handles and the fitted domed lids have a reeded oval finial. Each Tureen has a large engraved armorial on the side while the lids have small crests.
Made in London in 1793 by Robert Sharp.
Approx. Total Weight- 2806g / 90.2oz
Approx. Height- 15.6cm
Approx. Length incl. handles- 24.9cm
Approx. Width- 10.7cm
This set of Sauce Tureen has Full English Hallmarks on Lids & Bases.
The Georgian Sauce Tureens...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bristol Delft Bianco-Sopra-Bianco Chinese Scene Pottery Plate
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique English Bristol Delft plate hand painted with a Chinese scene and dating from the mid 18th century. The pottery plate stands on a narrow u...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Pottery
Early 19th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Cream Jug, English, Dated 1811
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome and heavy sterling silver cream jug of oval bellied form, decorated with an engraved band of repeating 'bright cut' guilloche motifs and a loop shaped handle with bri...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Georgian Sterling Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs George IV, 1820
Located in London, GB
An impressive Pair of Antique Georgian solid Silver Sauce / Gravy Boats. These Gravy Boats are of notably substantial size and weight. Each Sauce Boat is embellished with an ornate c...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Georgian Silver Lidded Tankard/Beer Mug 1780 George III
Located in London, GB
A classic antique George II solid Silver lidded Tankard. This Silver Georgian Quart Tankard has an impressive domed hinged lid with a shaped thumb piece and a substantial scroll hand...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian sterling silver bachelor bullet teapot 1799
Located in Braintree, GB
An Antique Georgian sterling silver bachelor bullet teapot with engraved initial letters ' E & J ' .
Made in England, London, 1799
Maker: William Bottl...
Category
1790s British Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Pair of George III Grand Tour Influenced Silver-Gilt Salts by William
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine Pair of Twin Handled George III Grand Tour Influenced Silver-Gilt Salts of Bath Form by William Fountain, London 1808.
Each lined in gilt and finely tooled with leaf clasp ...
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Pair of George II Half Pint Mugs Made in London by Thomas Whipham, 1754
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Pair of George II Half Pint Mugs Made in London in 1754 by Thomas Whipham.
The Mugs stand on a cast and applied spreading foot and display a bal...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Georgian Pewter Measure from the Hope Inn, by Edward J Wilderness Row
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian pewter measure from the Hope Inn, by Edward J Wilderness Row
Hope Tavern, 179 Stanhope Street, Euston Road
Hallmarked Edward J London of Wi...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Georgian Coconut Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing sterling silver cup features the shell of a coconut mounted into exquisite silver. A sublime example of elegant Georgian design, the cup features delicate scalloped edging as its singular motif. It is extraordinary to find such a beautiful example of this lost art, exhibiting a rare combination of classical beauty and exotic charm.
The use of rare and exotic materials such as the coconut became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, when it was believed that these unique materials from distant lands possessed mystical powers. It was held that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking vessels, often mounted with ornate embellishments of silver. As more trade routes opened up during the 16th century, materials such as the coconut became more widely available, though still only afforded to the wealthy minority in Europe and England. And, while they eventually lost their appeal for their magical powers, coconuts proved an ideal material for cups and pots and retained their popularity as such. Very similar silver-mounted coconut cups...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon
By James Wilks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Hanoverian rat tail pattern hash spoon; an addition to our silver flatware collection
This exceptional antique George II sterling silver spoon has been crafted in the Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern.
The posterior surface of the antique silver spoon...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Very Rare Late Georgian Mahogany Novelty Decanter Stand
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The stand for two decanters is modelled in the form of a Royal Naval ship with the original gilt gun ports. It has two circular apertures cut into the deck for a pair of cut-glass de...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Mahogany
Suite of George II sterling silver casters made by Samuel Wood in London in 1746
By Samuel Wood
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1746 by Samuel Wood, this handsome, George II period, Antique Sterling Silver Suite of Casters, comprises a sugar caster and 2 pepper casters, all in the trad...
Category
1740s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Georgian Amethyst Glass Cup and Saucer Hand-Blown, circa 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand blown, glass, cup and saucer made from an amethyst colored glass and dating to the English Georgian period, circa 1800.
Georgian glass cups and saucers are unusual and hard to find.
This one is particularly attractive being made of amethyst glass.
The cup is free blown in the shape of a coffee can with a handmade loop handle. The saucer has a folded rim to give added strength and protection, as seen on the folded feet of some Georgian drinking glasses...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Glass
Pair of George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in London in 1802
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1802 by Solomon Hougham, this stylish pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature wooden bases, gadroon borders, bands of stylis...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Napoleon III Silver and Horn Salad and Roast Set, circa 1880s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Napoleon III roast and salad set including: knife and fork for salad, knife, fork and sauce spoon for roast, France, 1880s. Filled silver, Horn and gilt metal. Each handle wit...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Gravy Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Irish sterling silver gravy spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional pair of antique George III Irish sterling silver gravy spoons have been crafted in the Celtic Point pattern.
The anterior surface of each spoon terminal is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi griffin holding a dagger.
The reverse of these silver spoons are plain and unembellished with rounded heels.
These impressive examples of Irish silverware are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.
Condition
These antique Irish silver spoons...
Category
1780s Northern Irish George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Feather Edge Pattern Table Spoons
By William Stalker & John Mitchison
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English Feather Edge pattern table spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
These exceptional antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver table spoons have been crafted in the Old English Feather Edge pattern.
The anterior surface of each spoon stem and handle is encompassed with feather edge decoration and embellished to the terminal with a flat engraved scrolling leaf design.
The handle terminal incorporates the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'MAF'.
The reverse of these Georgian spoons...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair Italian Silver Wine Cask Toothpick Holders
Located in New York, NY
Pair Italian silver wine cask toothpick holders. Antique silver Napoleon III era table decorations in the form of two wine barrel / beer casks on stretcher form stands realistically ...
Category
19th Century Italian Napoleon III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Georgian Sterling Shell Ladle, Hallmarked, 5.5 T.O., circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Georgian sterling silver shell ladle with monogrammed handle, 5.5 T.O., hallmark stamped en verso as photographed, circa 1930
Measures: 13.5" H x 3.5" W x 4.75" D...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Toleware Painted Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French hand painted toleware tray of the Napoleon the III era, circa 1850's. The hand-painted French metal tray is decorated with flowers and leaves o...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware
Materials
Metal
Small Pair Of Antique Pistachio Nutcrackers, English, Brass, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small pair of antique pistachio nutcrackers. An English, brass hand tool, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
Charmingly diminutive with appealing Georgian craftsmanship
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order commensurate with age
Quality brass presents light golden tones throughout
Accentuated with small foliate engravings and concentric banding
Notched grooves to the cracking plate aid purchase on the nut
This is a delightful pair of antique nutcrackers...
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Brass
Pair of pierced, embossed and chiseled silver cups, Hanau, late 19th cent.
Located in Brescia, IT
Description
Pair of pierced, embossed and chiseled silver cups, Hanau, late 19th century
Pair of bowls, Germany, Hanau, late 19th century, silver, oval base with grotesque openwork s...
Category
Late 19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique English Gilt Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12
Located in New York, NY
English gilt sterling silver & agate fruit set. This set comprises 24 pieces: 12 knives and 12 forks. Each: Tapering and chamfered rectilinear handle in mottled and translucent agate. Colors vary. Gilt sterling silver blades with 2 armorials (knives) and 4-tined shanks with 1 armorial (forks); stippled and scrolled mount. In stained-wood case with fitted velvet.
Fully marked with London assay stamp. Eight knives have William Theobalds maker’s stamp and 1833 date letter. Four knives have William Theobalds & Robert Atkinson...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Agate, Stone, Sterling Silver
Bronze Bas-Relief Medallion of Thoroughbred Champion Horse
Located in Malibu, CA
A stunning example of a refined & detailed head of a Thoroughbred, bas-relief in bronze.
A plaque/medallion has a hook on the back for easy hanging.
In the style of Irénée Rochard, n...
Category
20th Century British Georgian Tableware
Materials
Bronze
An Extremely Rare Pair of Irish Georgian Cork Glass Company Carafes, Circa 1800
By Cork Glass Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An extremely rare & robust pair of Irish Georgian Cork Glass Company wine carafes.
Both of mallet form decorated with basal cut flutes & engraved swags rising to feathered triple ri...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Glass
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.