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8  Tiffany White and Gold Gilt Encrusted Dessert Plates, Antique English
8  Tiffany White and Gold Gilt Encrusted Dessert Plates, Antique English

8 Tiffany White and Gold Gilt Encrusted Dessert Plates, Antique English

By Minton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Classic and elegant white and gold first course, dessert or salad plate by one of England's storied porcelain firms, Coalport England. This plate features a raised gilt encrusted f...

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Early 1900s English Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold

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

Silver toothpick holder with peacock perched on a base with a wire rack
Silver toothpick holder with peacock perched on a base with a wire rack

Silver toothpick holder with peacock perched on a base with a wire rack

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with peacock perched on a grated base and resting on four cut-out feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 81.09 grams. Dim...

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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Alt Kopenhagen by Robbe & Berking 800 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 87 Pc
Alt Kopenhagen by Robbe & Berking 800 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 87 Pc

Alt Kopenhagen by Robbe & Berking 800 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 87 Pc

By Robbe & Berking

Located in Big Bend, WI

Over half of the 200 largest yachts on the planet are fitted out with Robbe & Berking silver. The manufacturer's restaurant clients are distinguished by hundreds of Michelin stars. Thus, among connoisseurs across the world, the name Robbe & Berking stands as a quality seal for uncompromising and unrivaled quality combined with German workmanship. Beautiful Alt Kopenhagen...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maris Sculptural Tray in Brass with Calacatta Viola Marble
Maris Sculptural Tray in Brass with Calacatta Viola Marble

Maris Sculptural Tray in Brass with Calacatta Viola Marble

Located in Porto, PT

The Maris Tray with Calacatta Viola marble is a bold and poetic reinterpretation of an iconic piece. With its fluid brass structure, inspired by the rhythms and textures of sea life,...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th Century French Marly 110 Pieces Silver Plated Cutlery Set by Christofle
20th Century French Marly 110 Pieces Silver Plated Cutlery Set by Christofle

20th Century French Marly 110 Pieces Silver Plated Cutlery Set by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Sofia, BG

20th Century silver-plated Marly set by Christofle house. Brand new in original boxes, all are hallmarked and stamped. Perfect condition and full set. A 110-piece silver-plated flatw...

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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Set of 6 Handwoven Natural and Sky Blue Rattan Placemats
Contemporary Set of 6 Handwoven Natural and Sky Blue Rattan Placemats

Contemporary Set of 6 Handwoven Natural and Sky Blue Rattan Placemats

Located in Toronto, ON

Uplift your table with these stunning handwoven rattan placemats in natural and coloured rattan with petal border motif. Finely crafted by expert artisans, these pieces all showcase ...

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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

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

Sterling silver sugar caster hallmarked in London in 1937

Located in London, London

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

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Joan of Arc by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 Pieces
Joan of Arc by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 Pieces

Joan of Arc by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 Pieces

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Inspired by the designs of the court of Louis XV, this sterling silver flatware pattern is as heroic and feminine as its namesake. Its traditional curves and contours are restrained by a modern touch, emphasizing the tapered slenderness of the graceful handles. The flatware's rococo scrolls and sculptured shell motif are delicately executed, while its ornamentation is rich and deep on both sides of each exquisite piece. Huge Joan of Arc by International...

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1940s Louis XV Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Six Vintage French Dieulefit Provencal Yellowware Glazed Dessert Plates
Set of Six Vintage French Dieulefit Provencal Yellowware Glazed Dessert Plates

Set of Six Vintage French Dieulefit Provencal Yellowware Glazed Dessert Plates

Located in Birmingham, AL

A charming set of six vintage dessert plates from Dieulefit, a small pottery-rich village nestled in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. Dating to the 1950s, each plate is finished in a warm ochre yellow glaze with a lightly scalloped edge and a characteristic burnt brown rim—a hallmark of traditional Dieulefit pottery...

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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces John Prip
Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces John Prip

Lark by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces John Prip

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Modernism LARK BY REED & BARTON sterling silver Flatware set - 32 Pieces. Designed by John Prip, circa 1960. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9" 8 FORKS, 7 5/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 7" 8 TEAS...

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1960s Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trattoria Napkin 0203
Trattoria Napkin 0203

Trattoria Napkin 0203

$32Sale Price / set|20% Off

Trattoria Napkin 0203

Located in New York, NY

A tribute to traditional trattoria table settings, this cotton check jacquard tablecloth is the perfect dining companion for both indoor and outdoor settings. It features contrasting...

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2010s Portuguese Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Gustavian Painted Wood Butlers Wine Cutlery Flatware Caddy
Gustavian Painted Wood Butlers Wine Cutlery Flatware Caddy

Gustavian Painted Wood Butlers Wine Cutlery Flatware Caddy

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming, hand-painted in Gustavian blue, wine holder or flatware or kitchen utensil caddy with pineapple handle. This caddy features 4 compartments for a wide range of contents.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Tableware

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers

By Royal Copenhagen

Located in London, GB

Pair of Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Wine Coolers By Royal Copenhagen (Danish, founded 1775) Danish, 20th century Height: 16cm, width 26cm, depth 18cm This pair of wine c...

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20th Century Danish Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Danish Modern Carved Teak Pepper Grinder Set by Jens Quistgaard
1960s Danish Modern Carved Teak Pepper Grinder Set by Jens Quistgaard

1960s Danish Modern Carved Teak Pepper Grinder Set by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 2 Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Quistgaard made in Denmark pepper grinders. Jens Quistgaard is a celebrated brand synonymous with mid-century Scandinavian design excellence...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Wood

Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner
Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner

Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket with Glass Liner. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 7.5" Diameter.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Antique Dutch Silver Bon Bon, Berry, Serving Oval Spoon

Located in New York, NY

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

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Early 1900s Dutch Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

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

New Modern Bowl in Red Levanto Marble, creator Cristoforo Trapani
New Modern Bowl in Red Levanto Marble, creator Cristoforo Trapani

New Modern Bowl in Red Levanto Marble, creator Cristoforo Trapani

By Cristoforo Trapani

Located in Milan, IT

Memory, made in Red Levanto marble, designed by Cristiforo Trapani Contemporary chefs love to construct their culinary creations to enhance their impact; it’s not difficult therefore, to imagine they also love to create the props. Cristoforo Trapani, chef of Magnolia, the stellar restaurant at the Hotel Byron in Forte dei Marmi, has translated his culinary creativity to design. These two worlds meshed instantly: at the table or on a sideboard, his tiered cake stand PRE, hosts sweet and savoury finger food to be offered to guests in a creative and unexpected way. The bread basket of the Apuan Alps, in white or black marble, is ready to cradle the great Italian bread making tradition; the artichoke brazier is his chef-d’œuvre, and the soup tureen, are all objects of a simple cuisine that is redolent of lemons, sea and sun. They are not limited to functionality, but gleam with the marble’s calcite. From stellar kitchens to the table. The Memory bowl...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

English Silver-Plate Table Crumb Pan & Whisk by Hardy Bros Sidney & Brisbane
English Silver-Plate Table Crumb Pan & Whisk by Hardy Bros Sidney & Brisbane

English Silver-Plate Table Crumb Pan & Whisk by Hardy Bros Sidney & Brisbane

By Hardy Bros.

Located in New York, NY

A fine English silver-plate table crumb pan and sweeper whisk by Hardy Bros Sidney & Brisbane, circa 20th-century, England. With makers' mark on both as shown in images. Dimensions: Pan/tray: 1.75" Height x 8.88" Depth x 10.38" Width Whisk broom...

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20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson
Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson

Post-Modern Memphis Style Salt and Pepper Shakers by Olde Thompson

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of post-modern Memphis style salt and pepper shakers by Olde Thompson, circa 1980s. The set is constructed of hard wood with colorful high lacquered paint. The pair ...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

19th Century Set of Mason's Plates
19th Century Set of Mason's Plates

19th Century Set of Mason's Plates

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in High Point, NC

19th century set of four English ironstone plates, signed Mason's over a crown and banner. The plates are transfer decorated in a pattern of florals ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Ironstone

Hammered Watering Can, circa 1950s
Hammered Watering Can, circa 1950s

Hammered Watering Can, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Hammered Watering Can, circa 1950s Brass and copper Polished and stove enameled

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Set of 4 Colorful Napkin Rings in Painted Wood 1970s
Set of 4 Colorful Napkin Rings in Painted Wood 1970s

Set of 4 Colorful Napkin Rings in Painted Wood 1970s

Located in Meer, VAN

Set of 4 Colorful Napkin Rings in Painted Wood, 1970s. This is a fun set of 4 colorful napkin rings in painted wood. Great bright colors and in a wonderful condition, these napkin r...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Milburn Rose by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
Milburn Rose by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service

Milburn Rose by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service

By Westmorland

Located in Big Bend, WI

12 knives 9", 12 forks 7 1/4", 12 salad forks 6 3/8", 12 teaspoons 6", 12 demitasse spoons 4", two serving spoons 8 1/4", one cold meat fork 8", one sugar spoon 5 3/4",  one berr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wave Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pcs Dinner
Wave Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pcs Dinner

Wave Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wav...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Upside Down Alice in Wonderland Bowl, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021
Upside Down Alice in Wonderland Bowl, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

Upside Down Alice in Wonderland Bowl, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Alice in Wonderland. This ceramic piece is completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care. Each piece can be bought separ...

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner
Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner

By Meriden Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Company

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique silver-plated salt cellar or sugar bowl was crafted by Meriden, a renowned American silver company. The elegant square-shaped design features a finely detailed...

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

French Art Deco Horn, Bakelite & Silver Plate Salad Servers, a Cased Set of Two
French Art Deco Horn, Bakelite & Silver Plate Salad Servers, a Cased Set of Two

French Art Deco Horn, Bakelite & Silver Plate Salad Servers, a Cased Set of Two

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Art Deco styled salad serving set made of natural horn, Bakelite, and silver plate, circa 1920s. Found in une vente de Maison de Maitre in Vouvent, the Vendée region of Fr...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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 ...

Category

20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Enamel Butter Warmers Set of Three, Mid-Century Design, 1970s
Vintage Enamel Butter Warmers Set of Three, Mid-Century Design, 1970s

Vintage Enamel Butter Warmers Set of Three, Mid-Century Design, 1970s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A delightful set of three vintage enamel butter warmers in vibrant green, orange, and red, each retaining its original black metal warming stand. Cheerful in color and beautifully fu...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Hand-Painted Iron Trays - Zodiac Set of 2
Hand-Painted Iron Trays - Zodiac Set of 2

Hand-Painted Iron Trays - Zodiac Set of 2

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Celebrate the cosmos with our set of hand-painted iron trays, each intricately featuring the Zodiac signs. Perfect for decorative use, these trays bring astrological charm and artist...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Luigi XVI by Calegaro Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Dinner
Luigi XVI by Calegaro Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Dinner

Luigi XVI by Calegaro Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Dinner

By Calegaro

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb dinner and luncheon size "Luigi XVI" by Calegaro Italian 800 silver flatware set - 24 pieces. This gorgeous service includes: 4 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 4 dinner size forks...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

Big Vase , German, 1900 in Silver, Art Nouveau
Big Vase , German, 1900 in Silver, Art Nouveau

Big Vase , German, 1900 in Silver, Art Nouveau

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 A...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup
Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup

Rare Antique Chinese Qing Carved Coconut Bowl Tea Cup

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Chinese coconut carved shell pewter tea cup, likely from the Qing Dynasty. These cups were considered rare and valuable, with the Chinese believing tha...

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Tableware

Materials

Coconut

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.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge
William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge

William & Mary by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 12 Service Huge

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Huge William & Mary by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 140 Pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 1/2". 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8". 12 knives, 8 7/8". 12 forks, ...

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1920s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

BOTERO - Small Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange
BOTERO - Small Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange

BOTERO - Small Thermal Carafe - Spritz Orange

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

The high-end thermal carafe is the result of a perfect balance of polished steel and leather, making it an impeccable choice for those seeking the ultimate in elegance. In addition, ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Bird of Paradise by Community Silverplate Flatware Set For 24 Service 115 pieces
Bird of Paradise by Community Silverplate Flatware Set For 24 Service 115 pieces

Bird of Paradise by Community Silverplate Flatware Set For 24 Service 115 pieces

By Community

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner Size Bird of Paradise by Community Silverplate Dinner Size Flatware set - 115 pieces. This set includes: 24 Dinner Knives, 12 - 9 5/8", 12 - 9 3/4" 24 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 24...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Patrick Mavros Solid Silver Set Of Twelve Novelty Animal Menu Holders
Patrick Mavros Solid Silver Set Of Twelve Novelty Animal Menu Holders

Patrick Mavros Solid Silver Set Of Twelve Novelty Animal Menu Holders

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A set of twelve solid silver menu or name holders by Patrick Mavros. Each piece depicts a different wild animal, finely crafted in solid silver and mounted on an oval wooden base. Th...

Category

20th Century Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 4 Abalone Shell & Chrome Napkin Ring Holders 2 Sets Available NIB
Set of 4 Abalone Shell & Chrome Napkin Ring Holders 2 Sets Available NIB

Set of 4 Abalone Shell & Chrome Napkin Ring Holders 2 Sets Available NIB

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice set of 4 elegant napkin ring holders with abalone shell and chrome steel plated frame , these sets are from the 1980's Never used , we have 2 sets available buyer has the choice...

Category

20th Century Indian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Chrome

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

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb sterling silver gravy boat 8 1/4 L X 4 W X 5 H, weighing 18.5 troy ounces with underplate 10 L X 5 3/4 W, weighing 8.2 troy ounces in the pattern Francis I By Reed & Barton. I...

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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...

Category

19th Century British Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver

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.