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Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign

Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign

By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fantastic Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn Solingen bayonets, knives, razors, enamel porcelain advertising sign. Never used, it was found on the original packaging. Perfect gloss. German m...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal

Round Brass, Glass Box for Cookies Vienna Around 1920s
Round Brass, Glass Box for Cookies Vienna Around 1920s

Round Brass, Glass Box for Cookies Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Round brass, glass box for cookies vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enamelled.

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 141 pcs Dinner
Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 141 pcs Dinner

Shell & Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 141 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

Spode Fleur de Lys Red & Gold Bone China Fluted Chelsea Tea Pot
Spode Fleur de Lys Red & Gold Bone China Fluted Chelsea Tea Pot

Spode Fleur de Lys Red & Gold Bone China Fluted Chelsea Tea Pot

By Spode

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Spode, England, a Fleur De Lys-Red Tea Pot in the fluted Chelsea shape. The Fleur de Lys pattern was introduced in 1961 and remained active until 1994, now discontinued. A bone china tea pot...

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20th Century English International Style Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs 251, 1919
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs 251, 1919

Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs 251, 1919

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A rare pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen sandwich tongs, item no. 251 in the Blossom pattern, designed by Georg Jensen in 1919. This exceptional and uncommon version features a ha...

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt
Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

Twenty-Two Piece Set of Sterling Silver and Ebony "Contrast" Flatware by Lunt

By Lunt Silver

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous twenty-two piece set of sterling silver and ebony nylon "Contrast" flatware by Lunt Silver Co.., circa 1950s. The set is in very good vintage condition and is stamped on the...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Esta, Sub-Brand of Amboss Austria
Vintage Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Esta, Sub-Brand of Amboss Austria

Vintage Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Esta, Sub-Brand of Amboss Austria

By Helmut Alder

Located in Vienna, AT

This timeless cutlery/flatware set from the 1960s-70s was designed by Helmut Alder for Esta - a Sub-brand of well-known Amboss Neuzeughammer Austria - on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the company Neuzeughammer Steyr in 1969. Helmut Alder, born in Graz, Austria, in 1924, was one of the most successful Austrian architects to design cutlery, along with Oswald Haerdtl, Carl Auböck and Karl Hagenhauer. The set, composed of six knives, six forks, six spoons and six dessert spoons, is in overall good condition. Dimensions: Knives: circa 20...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces
French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces

French René Lalique Nippon Breakfast Service of 8 Pieces

By René Lalique

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This sparkling breakfast (or sorbet) service by renowned French glass designer René Lalique comprises a lidded butter, or fruit dish and seven coquetiers (egg cups), and dates from 1...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Napoleon III Empire Vases Brass, France, 1860
Pair of Napoleon III Empire Vases Brass, France, 1860

Pair of Napoleon III Empire Vases Brass, France, 1860

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Original pair of Napoleon III Empire vases brass, France, 1860. Original condition. Nice applications.

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Jean Luce French Art Deco Sevres Dessert Group
Jean Luce French Art Deco Sevres Dessert Group

Jean Luce French Art Deco Sevres Dessert Group

By Jean Luce

Located in Sharon, CT

From the famous and much illustrated classic Sevres French Deco service. 4 larger plates 8" x 1". 8 smaller plates 6 1/2" x 5/8". 3 chowder bowls 2 13/16" x 4 x 5 1/2". and 1 cup 2 3...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Dinner Impressive
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Dinner Impressive

Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Dinner Impressive

By Tuttle Silver Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Onslow is finely crafted of heavier weight sterling silver. Impressive in the hand with dramatic pistol handles it is perfect for traditional to transitional table-scapes. This versatile design will transform all of your meals into a special dining experience. Fabulous vintage Onslow by Tuttle Sterling...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Silver Hallmarks 1907
Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Silver Hallmarks 1907

Antique Betjemann’s Coromandel 3 Crystal Decanter Tantalus Silver Hallmarks 1907

Located in London, GB

This is a superb antique Edwardian coromandel cased three decanter George Betjemann’s & Sons patent tantalus, with sterling silver mounts, with hallmarks for the  maker George Be...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

The Sultans Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
The Sultans Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy

The Sultans Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Elevate your table with The Sultan's Garden plate, a harmonious blend of artistry and elegance. The hand-painted border frames a delicate floral design, created with a hand-applied d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Country Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 5 Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Plates with Scalloped Edges
Set of 5 Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Plates with Scalloped Edges

Set of 5 Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Plates with Scalloped Edges

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful set of five Limoges France hand-painted porcelain decorative plates, each with a softly scalloped edge and naturalistic fruit decoration. The plates feature a warm painterly palette of greens, yellows, reds, and deep berry tones, with hand-painted clusters of grapes, cherries, berries, leaves, and soft botanical accents over a pale porcelain ground. Each plate varies slightly in composition, giving the group the charm of individually decorated porcelain while remaining visually cohesive as a set. The softly shaded backgrounds, fruit motifs, and scalloped rims give these plates a romantic French table presence, somewhere between decorative cabinet plates and light serving plates. They are especially lovely for wall display, open shelving, a china cabinet, or a layered table setting, and they can also be used for light serving of fruit, pastries, cookies, dry desserts, or small bites. Because of the hand-painted decoration and age of the porcelain, hand washing is recommended, and they should not be placed in the dishwasher or microwave. Limoges porcelain has long been admired for its fine white body, delicate decoration, and association with refined French domestic tableware. Hand-painted fruit and floral plates were especially popular in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Limoges production, often made as cabinet plates, dessert plates, or decorative table pieces. This set captures that tradition beautifully, with a collected, painterly quality and wonderful decorative warmth. Presented in vintage condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to hand-painted porcelain tableware. Minor surface variation, gentle gilt wear, or age-related marks may be present. A charming and decorative Limoges France set...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray
Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray

Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray

Located in London, GB

A large and very rare silver-inlaid antique Judaica tray Jerusalem, c.1900 Height 2.5cm, diameter 62cm This large and remarkable work is a copper and silver-inlaid antique Jewish tray, featuring meticulous and exceptional metalwork, and was made in Jerusalem around the turn of the twentieth century. It features a twelve-fold repeating pictorial decoration, which is set between two circles, that of the central ring in which a large menorah...

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Early 1900s Israeli Modern Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

Rosso Levanto Marble Wine Bottle Stand
Rosso Levanto Marble Wine Bottle Stand

Rosso Levanto Marble Wine Bottle Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Crafted from solid Rosso Levanto Marble, this marble wine STAND carries any wine bottle in a stable, diagonal position. Fine wine deserves to be on display. Giving culinary festive m...

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2010s Tableware

Materials

Marble

Pyrola Secunda Wine Glass
Pyrola Secunda Wine Glass

Pyrola Secunda Wine Glass

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

French Oak, Aluminum, and Brass Ice Bucket from Geraud Lafitte Ouvrier, 1950s
French Oak, Aluminum, and Brass Ice Bucket from Geraud Lafitte Ouvrier, 1950s

French Oak, Aluminum, and Brass Ice Bucket from Geraud Lafitte Ouvrier, 1950s

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Oak and brass ice bucket with internal aluminum tray by Geraud Lafitte Ouvrier, 1950s. Good condition. No breakages or visible damages.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pompadour by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set Lot 50 pc in box
Pompadour by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set Lot 50 pc in box

Pompadour by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set Lot 50 pc in box

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Po...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Convallaria Majalis Wine Glass
Convallaria Majalis Wine Glass

Convallaria Majalis Wine Glass

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

US Tray by R’Kan, Handmade Brass and Glass
US Tray by R’Kan, Handmade Brass and Glass

US Tray by R’Kan, Handmade Brass and Glass

Located in Giza Governorate, القاهرة

This handmade tray combines the luminous surface of printed glass with the refined strength of brass, creating an object that is both decorative and functional. Crafted in Cairo by R...

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2010s Egyptian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )
Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )

Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Chowk table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure ...

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2010s Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Dutch set of diamond and fan crystal cut decanter and wine glasses, ca 1890
Dutch set of diamond and fan crystal cut decanter and wine glasses, ca 1890

Dutch set of diamond and fan crystal cut decanter and wine glasses, ca 1890

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch set of diamond and fan crystal cut decanter and wine glasses, ca 1890 A set of a crystal decanter and six wine glasses. The crystal has a diamond and fan crystal cut pattern. ...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Rosewood & Brass Small Desert H'Ordreves Forks Flatware Set of 5
Rosewood & Brass Small Desert H'Ordreves Forks Flatware Set of 5

Rosewood & Brass Small Desert H'Ordreves Forks Flatware Set of 5

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a very sweet set of small (5 inch) forks made of brass with rosewood handles that will be perfect for delicate deserts or h'orderves and will make a special addition to your ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 26 Pcs Concorde Cutlery Set by Raymond Loewy for Air France
Mid-Century Modern 26 Pcs Concorde Cutlery Set by Raymond Loewy for Air France

Mid-Century Modern 26 Pcs Concorde Cutlery Set by Raymond Loewy for Air France

By Raymond Loewy

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Raymond Loewy designed this sleek cutlery for the Compagnie d'Esthétique Industriale to be delivered to Air France that served its high class meals with this high class design exclus...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

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

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kjell Blomberg for Gullaskruf “Vineta”, set of four bowls, 1960s. Set of four deep bowls in ruby-red art glass from Gullaskruf, model “Vineta,” known for its optical texture and inte...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Dessert Service with Fruit Motifs, 1930
Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Dessert Service with Fruit Motifs, 1930

Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Dessert Service with Fruit Motifs, 1930

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful Limoges France hand-painted porcelain dessert service composed of one larger serving plate and five coordinating dessert plates. Each piece is decorated with naturalistic...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Edward Charles Brown. Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl.
Edward Charles Brown. Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl.

Edward Charles Brown. Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Edward Charles Brown Rare mustard jar in the shape of an owl with red glass eyes inserted. With removable silver insert. 19th century. Hallmarked with master stamp ECB for Edward Ch...

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19th Century British Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver

Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer
Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer

Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A set of six Villeroy & Boch for Le Cirque porcelain cups and saucers decorated with yellow circus big tops flying red flags and scattered colorful balls with double blue trims. The ...

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20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century
Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century

Silver 800 Cutlery Set for 12 People, Düsseldorf, Germany, Late 19th Century

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Silver 800 cutlery set for 12 people. Düsseldorf, Germany, late 19th century. Jugendstil period. Complete for 12 people. A total of 164 pieces: 12 ...

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Late 19th Century German Jugendstil Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s
Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s

Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s

Located in Wien, Au

Napkin Holder, Vienna, 1960s Original condition.

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Pair of Champagne Coolers, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1859, Sign: Wmf
Pair of Champagne Coolers, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1859, Sign: Wmf

Pair of Champagne Coolers, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, 1859, Sign: Wmf

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our Argentina galleries are shipped directly to your address via air freight. • Simplified Customs Management: We handle the processing of export permits and the payment of customs duties. You will receive your purchase without additional paperwork or surprise costs. • High-Security Packaging: Following FedEx international standards, each piece is protected in custom-made wooden crates, designed to withstand 1-meter impacts and ensure the integrity of the object during transit. • Note for shipments to the USA: To comply with shipping company regulations and ensure delivery at the destination, a valid tax ID (EIN, SSN, or ITIN) is required. • Domestic US Shipping: For those pieces available in our United States storage, logistics are managed through 1stdibs. Personalized Restorations Our team of expert artisans offers restoration services tailored to your aesthetic preferences and design needs: • Cabinetry and Polishing: We perform polishing work on woods, allowing for transitions from light to dark tones (including deep black finishes). • Upholstery: We reupholster chairs and armchairs with fabrics or leathers of your choice, guaranteeing a high-quality finish. • Lighting: We adapt ceiling lamps by shortening smooth rods to adjust them to the height of your rooms. • Metal Treatment: * Restoration of chromed or silver-plated bronze pieces to their original state. o Chroming or silver-plating services for bronze objects. Personalized Quotes: We would be delighted to advise you and provide a quote for any intervention according to your personal taste. Pair of Champagne cooler...

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1850s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carved Oak Musical Hot Dish Trivet with Hand-Painted Tile
19th Century French Carved Oak Musical Hot Dish Trivet with Hand-Painted Tile

19th Century French Carved Oak Musical Hot Dish Trivet with Hand-Painted Tile

Located in Dallas, TX

Serve in style with this charming antique French musical hot dish trivet, crafted circa 1870. The square piece features a beautifully hand-painted ceramic til...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience, Wood

English Provincial Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces
English Provincial Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces

English Provincial Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

English Provincial by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/8". Eight forks, 7 1/2". Eight salad forks, 6 3/4". Eight teaspoon...

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1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Early 20th Century 68 Pc Royal Bayreuth Beverly Floral Rose Dinnerware China Set
Early 20th Century 68 Pc Royal Bayreuth Beverly Floral Rose Dinnerware China Set

Early 20th Century 68 Pc Royal Bayreuth Beverly Floral Rose Dinnerware China Set

Located in Dayton, OH

Early to mid 20th century 68 piece dinnerware set by Royal Bayreuth in the Beverly pattern. White porcelain with a cream and blue border accented with golden brown oak leaves and pin...

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Early 20th Century German Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Luxury Malachite Napkin Rings – Square Geometric Design by Marcela Cure
Luxury Malachite Napkin Rings – Square Geometric Design by Marcela Cure

Luxury Malachite Napkin Rings – Square Geometric Design by Marcela Cure

Located in Barranquilla, Atlántico

Our luxurious Malachite Napkin Rings are completely made with natural malachite. They are the perfect finishing touch for a beautiful table. Three different geometric shapes availabl...

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2010s Colombian Other Tableware

Materials

Malachite

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Art Deco Cookies Bowl with Glass Vienna Around 1920s
Art Deco Cookies Bowl with Glass Vienna Around 1920s

Art Deco Cookies Bowl with Glass Vienna Around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco cookies bowl with glass vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled.

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage 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.