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Set of 6 Olive Wood Egg Cups, Hand-Carved 1960s French Folk Art
Set of 6 Olive Wood Egg Cups, Hand-Carved 1960s French Folk Art

Set of 6 Olive Wood Egg Cups, Hand-Carved 1960s French Folk Art

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Set of 6 Olive Wood Egg Cups, Hand-Carved 1960s French Folk Art Charming set of six vintage French egg cups / French Folk Art Hand-carved in olive woo...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood, Olive

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (salt-pepper shakers: clear & golden)
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (salt-pepper shakers: clear & golden)

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (salt-pepper shakers: clear & golden)

Located in Glendale, CA

The Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite examples of hand-cut crystal craftsmanship, blending European artistry with timeless 20th century design. Crafted from high-q...

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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm 1960s, Set of 17
Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm 1960s, Set of 17

Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm 1960s, Set of 17

By Søholm Stentøj, Einar Johansen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Stoneware by Søholm, Denmark 1960s. Set of 17. A large collection of gorgeous Danish vintage ceramic from Soholm. This set consists of: - 3 Wall mounted candleholders, no 3351. - 1 Small round candleholder. - 1 Large square dish, no 3333. - 2 Square vases, no 3322. - 1 Large round bowl, no 3345. - 2 Square ashtrays, no 3335. - 1 Oblong dish, no 3332. - 2 Small square bowls, no 3337. - 1 Round vase, no 3323. - 1 Vase/mug, no 3343. - 1 Small round table lamp, no 3323-L - 1 Small square table lamp...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s
Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s

Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Alpaca Watering can vienna around 1920s Polished

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Alpaca

Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Dinner Gong with Brass Plate, Wheatsheaf Design
Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Dinner Gong with Brass Plate, Wheatsheaf Design

Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Dinner Gong with Brass Plate, Wheatsheaf Design

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts wrought iron dinner gong, the circular brass centre plate finely tooled with a wheatsheaf motif, set within a scrolling geometric frame.

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Brass, Iron

Contemporary Server Gold Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Contemporary Server Gold Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado

Contemporary Server Gold Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Elevate your dining experience with our artefacto servers. A fork and spoon – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism, this colle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tray on Silver Stand
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tray on Silver Stand

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tray on Silver Stand

By Roberto Malagola

Located in VALENZA, IT

Oval tray with handles and hand-pierced edge with leaf motif. The tray is completely handmade. The handles are in silver with fusion processing that take up the leaf design. The so...

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1990s Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

Liz Wain linens
Liz Wain linens

Liz Wain linens

Located in Dallas, TX

Liz Wain linens Never used. 1980s. Beautiful, hand-painted 100% linen. One label. Her items were originally sold at Neiman-Marcus, Gump’s and Barney’s. Original price was $40 per nap...

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Mid-20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Linen

English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 piece
English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 piece

English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 piece

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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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Vanilla
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Vanilla

Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Vanilla

Located in Curitiba, Parana

A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

Modern Hand-Cut Crystal Ellipses Napkin Holder — Table Art Object
Modern Hand-Cut Crystal Ellipses Napkin Holder — Table Art Object

Modern Hand-Cut Crystal Ellipses Napkin Holder — Table Art Object

Located in Glendale, CA

Elevate your table with this artisan-crafted crystal napkin holder—a sculptural statement piece that blends modernist form with old-world precision. Expertly hand-cut from high-quali...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Leopard Beaded Placemat Set of 4

Leopard Beaded Placemat Set of 4

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

A special set of hand beaded leopard placemats to make your table funky and unique.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Beads

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

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot

By Wedgwood

Located in Sarasota, FL

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot. The teapot surmounted by figural black crocodile finial, radiating ribbed lid, body decorated with Egypti...

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Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Borghese Style Pepper Mill  Made in Italy
Vintage Italian Borghese Style Pepper Mill  Made in Italy

Vintage Italian Borghese Style Pepper Mill Made in Italy

By Borghese, Saks Fifth Avenue, Fendi Casa

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful piece from the 1970s made in Italy. This piece is vintage and sculptural. The design is unique, starting with a brass finial at the top and running down in sculpted curved ...

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1970s Italian Colonial Revival Vintage Tableware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Alchimie Contemporary Linen Tablecloth with 6 Napkins by Vito Nesta
Alchimie Contemporary Linen Tablecloth with 6 Napkins by Vito Nesta

Alchimie Contemporary Linen Tablecloth with 6 Napkins by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Le tovaglie in lino proposte da Vito Nesta per il brand Grand Tour sono un complemento d'arredo ecelttico e ricercato per ogni abitazione. Un pregiato filato di lino viene impreziosi...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Linen

New Modern Tray in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
New Modern Tray in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

New Modern Tray in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

By Ivan Colominas

Located in Milan, IT

An essential, minimalist tray that easily lends itself to multiple uses. At the table, in the kitchen, in the dining room. In simplicity is beauty. Size: 40 x 2.2 cm, smooth finishing, stain treatment compatible with food. Commercial name: Nysiros, Materia e Tavola Collection by Ivan Colominas, Spanish Designer. Also available in Black Marquina Marble. Made in Italy, hand finished. Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Rosa Set of 6 Pink Champagne Glasses
Rosa Set of 6 Pink Champagne Glasses

Rosa Set of 6 Pink Champagne Glasses

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

Traditional lines modern sophistication merge in this spectacular set of six champagne glasses, defined by a sublime combination of gold and pink in a stupendously polished design. Handcrafted of crystal and decorated by hand, each piece features a golden base and stem completed with sinuous and grooved upper end supporting a sleek, pink cup...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Unique Warrior 12 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 12 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 12 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 12 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 6.8 x D 10.3 x H 5.8 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box
Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box

Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner 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. Dinner Size Joubert by Christofle France estate Sterling Silver Flatware set in fitted chest - 66 pieces. This service includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 8 1/4" 12 salad forks, 4-tine, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 10 place soup spoons, 6 - 7 1/2", 4 - 7 1/8" 6 large dinner spoons, 8 1/4" 1 large serving spoon, 10 1/4" 1 large serving fork, 10 1/8" Includes fitted Christofle Chest...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs Dinner
Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs Dinner

Grande Imperiale by Buccellati Italy Silver Flatware Set Service 72 pcs Dinner

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Big Bend, WI

Handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by the 18th century house of Buccellati, whose artisans emphasize timeless style, integrity of materials, and pleasure of use when des...

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers Silver-Plated and Glass Italy, 1950s
Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers Silver-Plated and Glass Italy, 1950s

Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers Silver-Plated and Glass Italy, 1950s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers Silver-Plated and Glass Italy, 1950s These vintage salt and pepper shakers from the 1950s combine minimal Italian design with functional elegance. Fe...

Category

20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

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

Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Repousse
Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Repousse

Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Repousse

By The Stieff Co. 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce Princess by Stieff hand chased high-relief repousse sterling silver Flatware set, 55 pieces (plus 8 Rose by Stieff Teaspoons). This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 3/4" 8 Forks, 7"...

Category

20th Century American 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...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & black)
Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & black)

Hand cut Crystal Saltshaker set Ambrosià (2-piece set: clear & black)

Located in Glendale, CA

The Ambrosià Crystal Salt & Pepper Shakers are exquisite examples of hand-cut crystal craftsmanship, blending European artistry with timeless 20th century design. Crafted from high-q...

Category

2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Blue on Blue Cathrineholm Lotus Enamelware Bowl, Scandinavian Modern Kitchen
Blue on Blue Cathrineholm Lotus Enamelware Bowl, Scandinavian Modern Kitchen

Blue on Blue Cathrineholm Lotus Enamelware Bowl, Scandinavian Modern Kitchen

By Grete Prytz Kittelsen, Arne Clausen, Cathrineholm

Located in Chicago, IL

Charming small Cathrineholm cereal bowl with blue on blue lotus design. Very good condition overall with one very small scratch and two nicks to base of interior, as shown in photos. Perfect for cereal, fruit a sauce or striking decor. Cathrineholm was not a woman's name but was the factory based in Halden, Norway. It started as an iron works around 1827, before transitioning to the more modern enamelware in 1907. The most popular line, the midcentury "Magical Lotus" series was introduced in the 1960s. The factory eventually closed down around 1972. The primary artist behind Cathrineholm’s lotus...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801
Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Georgian sterling silver 18-piece dessert service in case, Hallmarked "London, 1801." 18 Place settings, 36 Total Pieces. Measurements: Knives: .13 inches high ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

New Modern Centrepiece in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
New Modern Centrepiece in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK

New Modern Centrepiece in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK

By Ivan Colominas

Located in Milan, IT

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden
Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden

Vintage Silver Plated Acorn Leaf Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful silver plated leaf bowl with bakelite Apple handle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm,...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Glass juicer, 1950s
Glass juicer, 1950s

Glass juicer, 1950s

Located in Bastia Umbra, IT

Glass juicer, Made in Italy, 1950s.   Glass juicer 1950s/60s Italy.  The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for the islands and for shipping abroad quote on request. Cu...

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs
Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs

Antique Custom Engraved by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Edward Moore, designer of this pattern, dominated the first era of Tiffany made flatware and designed several full lines of sterling patterns. Moore's father manufactured for Tiffany...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Egg Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s
6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Egg Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s

6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Egg Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six charming egg cups from the "Daisy“-series, made of china in six different lovely pastel colors, yellow, light blue, light green, bluegray, pink/rosé and lilac. Made in the 1950s by Lilien Porzellan...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Polar Bowl Verde & Rose By Greg Natale
Polar Bowl Verde & Rose By Greg Natale

Polar Bowl Verde & Rose By Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

The Polar Bowl presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these mini architectural creat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Ulla Procope Ruska Dinnerware Set, 83 Pieces, Arabia, Finland, 1961
Ulla Procope Ruska Dinnerware Set, 83 Pieces, Arabia, Finland, 1961

Ulla Procope Ruska Dinnerware Set, 83 Pieces, Arabia, Finland, 1961

By Ulla Procope

Located in St Ouen, FR

A great 83-piece collection of Arabia’s iconic Ruska line. Designed by Ulla Procope in 1961, Ruska is probably Arabia’s most beloved dinnerware line, for its timeless shapes, earthy ...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Ranunculus Acris Cocktail Glass
Ranunculus Acris Cocktail Glass

Ranunculus Acris Cocktail 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 ...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Trivet of Anodized Aluminum
fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Trivet of Anodized Aluminum

fferrone Contemporary Handcrafted Trivet of Anodized Aluminum

By Felicia Ferrone

Located in Chicago, IL

Inspired by the sidewalk grates in Milan, the Milan Trivet is a piece of Italy at home. Functional as a pedestal for your serving dishes, and uniquely appealing as a piece of decor f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

Bamboo Napkin Holder, circa 1950s
Bamboo Napkin Holder, circa 1950s

Bamboo Napkin Holder, circa 1950s

$179Sale Price|31% Off

Bamboo Napkin Holder, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Bamboo napkin holder, circa 1950s Original condition.

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Bamboo

Four Cat and Dog Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings
Four Cat and Dog Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings

Four Cat and Dog Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Four cat and dog Victorian silverplate napkin rings. First a hexagon shaped ring with bead border, having greyhound with collar seated next to it. Well detailed. Unmarked on bottom. ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 5 French Victorian Porcelain Floral Teacups
Set of 5 French Victorian Porcelain Floral Teacups

Set of 5 French Victorian Porcelain Floral Teacups

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 5 French Victorian white porcelain tea cups and saucers with pink and green floral decoration and gold trim. (PRICED AS SET)

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold

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...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Tray
20th Century French Tray

20th Century French Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite early 20th-century painted sheet metal tray is a beautiful example of vintage decorative artistry. Featuring a delicately hand-painted floral design, the centerpiece s...

Category

20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Sheet Metal

Greek Key Ceramic Bread Plates by Haviland France Limoges - Set of 2 circa 1900s
Greek Key Ceramic Bread Plates by Haviland France Limoges - Set of 2 circa 1900s

Greek Key Ceramic Bread Plates by Haviland France Limoges - Set of 2 circa 1900s

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of antique porcelain bread plates by Haviland France. This pair of small plates will be a great addition to any place setting. The edges are decorated in the Arlene Schleiger ...

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

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...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

"China and Glass in America, 1880-1980, " from Table Top to TV Tray First Edition
"China and Glass in America, 1880-1980, " from Table Top to TV Tray First Edition

"China and Glass in America, 1880-1980, " from Table Top to TV Tray First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

China and glass in America, 1880-1980: From Table Top to TV Tray by Charles L Venable. Harry N. Abrams., NY, 2000. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. A beautifully illustrated...

Category

Early 2000s American Tableware

Materials

Paper

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.