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Georg Jensen, Pyramid dinner fork in 830 silver.
Georg Jensen, Pyramid dinner fork in 830 silver.

Georg Jensen, Pyramid dinner fork in 830 silver.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Georg Jensen Pyramid dinner fork in 830 silver. ...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Scandinavian Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, circa 1970's
Scandinavian Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, circa 1970's

Scandinavian Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, circa 1970's

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of salt and pepper shakers by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970's. The Minimalist shakers feature a tapered cylindrical form in brushed stai...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kings English Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces Dinner
Kings English Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces Dinner

Kings English Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 84 Pieces Dinner

Located in Big Bend, WI

Kings shell motif English sterling silver flatware set, 84 pieces. This set includes: 12 banquet knives with blunt stainless blades, 10 5/8", 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4"-8 1/8" (varie...

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19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy

Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy

Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Silver and Blue Crystal Glass Spice Spreader, 1845
Dutch Silver and Blue Crystal Glass Spice Spreader, 1845

Dutch Silver and Blue Crystal Glass Spice Spreader, 1845

Located in Delft, NL

A Dutch silver and blue crystal glass spice spreader, 1845 A silver and blue crystal glass spice spreader dated from 1845. An openwork holder for the crystal bowl with flower garl...

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, 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

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

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...

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20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Sheet Metal

French Pink Majolica Ceramic Sea Shells Tureen and Pair of Candleholders
French Pink Majolica Ceramic Sea Shells Tureen and Pair of Candleholders

French Pink Majolica Ceramic Sea Shells Tureen and Pair of Candleholders

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of sea shells pink ceramic lidded tureen and candleholders, France, 1930s Exclusive set of Majolica ceramic soup tureen with clams and shells motifs on the lid. A pair of glazed...

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20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Bouillon Cup with Saucer in Hand Painted Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Bouillon Cup with Saucer in Hand Painted Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Bouillon Cup with Saucer in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica bouillon cup with saucer in hand painted porcelain with branch-shaped handles, flowers and gold decoration. PROVENANCE: VALDEMARS CASTLE Model number...

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1950s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Rozu Sculptural Tray in Portoro Marble with Brass Accents
Rozu Sculptural Tray in Portoro Marble with Brass Accents

Rozu Sculptural Tray in Portoro Marble with Brass Accents

Located in Porto, PT

The Rozu Tray is a sculptural expression of nature’s quiet elegance, where the handle gracefully echoes the arc of a carob pod, reimagining organic beauty through a lens of refined d...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vereco, France. Set of six soup bowls in smoked art glass. 1970s.
Vereco, France. Set of six soup bowls in smoked art glass. 1970s.

Vereco, France. Set of six soup bowls in smoked art glass. 1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Vereco, France. A set of six soup bowls in smoked art glass. 1970s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 18.5 cm.

Category

1970s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Hazel-Atlas Red Polka Dot Highball Glasses in Caddy, S/8
Hazel-Atlas Red Polka Dot Highball Glasses in Caddy, S/8

Hazel-Atlas Red Polka Dot Highball Glasses in Caddy, S/8

By Hazel-Atlas

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming set of eight polka dotted highballs in a metal caddy, by Hazel-Atlas Glass, circa late 1930s-early 1940s. Cheerfully perfect for toting to your summer table! The glasse...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Tableware

Materials

Metal

9 Arabia Finland Cups and Saucers, Karelia Series, Late 20th Century
9 Arabia Finland Cups and Saucers, Karelia Series, Late 20th Century

9 Arabia Finland Cups and Saucers, Karelia Series, Late 20th Century

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Description A set of nine cups and saucers produced by Arabia Finland, designed by Anja Winquist and produced between 1970 and 1986. The design of the Arabia stamp on the bottom of t...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Antique English Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Cased 24-Piece Dessert Service
Antique English Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Cased 24-Piece Dessert Service

Antique English Sterling Silver & Mother-of-Pearl Cased 24-Piece Dessert Service

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Edwardian boxed fruit or dessert set. By Wilson & Gill of Sheffield, England. Comprising 12 3-tine forks and 12 knives. Each with a chamfered mother-of-pearl ha...

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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chicken cutter vienna around 1950s
Chicken cutter vienna around 1950s

Chicken cutter vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Chicken cutter vienna around 1950s Original condition

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Steel

Handmade Ceramic Matte Salad Plate in White, in Stock
Handmade Ceramic Matte Salad Plate in White, in Stock

Handmade Ceramic Matte Salad Plate in White, in Stock

By Casa Cubista

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Handmade and hand painted ceramics from one of the mother countries, Portugal, these beautiful pieces for your table will add a modern touch and are perfect to mix and match. These m...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Sterling Silver Tea and Sugar Cadies
Antique Sterling Silver Tea and Sugar Cadies

Antique Sterling Silver Tea and Sugar Cadies

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive set of three antique Georgian English sterling silver sugar and tea caddies - boxed; an addition to our silver teaware collection These magnificent, fine and impressive antique Georgian silver sugar and tea caddies each have an oblong shaped form. The surface of each antiquecaddy is embellished with impressive embossed and chased scroll and foliate decoration incorporating a stylised animalistic mask to the upper portion. The decoration to either side incorporates a scene depicting a woman arranging flowers, and the posterior surface bears a structure, all in the chinoiserie style. The anterior surfaces these antique tea caddies incorporate scroll and leaf bordered cartouches, each displaying a contemporary engraved coat of arms. The opposing scrolling lower portion of each caddy composes a shaped rim and foot. These caddies are fitted with the original hinged cast silver covers, ornamented with further foliate and floral decoration and surmounted with impressive floral finials. These Georgian silver tea caddies and sugar canister are fitted to the fine and impressive, original hinged wood and skin covered presentation casket, bearing the original velvet lined interior. The presentation box is fitted with the original silver escutcheon and carrying handle, in addition to four bracket style feet emanating from the corners. These magnificent silver boxes are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. Condition These antique 18th century tea/sugar caddies are a magnificent gauge of silver, magnificent quality and in magnificent condition. The cast, embossed and chased decoration is very sharp and the engraved ornamentation is very crisp; the definition of these details indicates these caddies have seen little or no use. The original casket is distressed in keeping with age, however, remains in working condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the caddies are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the magnificent gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these 18th century tea caddies. Dimensions Sugar Caddy...

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1750s British Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

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

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size

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. Cre...

Category

Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s
Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s

Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Napkin Holder Denmark around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled The napkin is only for the photoshhoting

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern Chrome Metal Nutcracker in the Shape of a Woman's Legs, 70s
Mid-century Modern Chrome Metal Nutcracker in the Shape of a Woman's Legs, 70s

Mid-century Modern Chrome Metal Nutcracker in the Shape of a Woman's Legs, 70s

Located in Roma, IT

In Italy, it’s traditional to end Christmas lunches with a table set with dried fruit and mandarins. While we continue chatting—often loudly debating events that happened centuries a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 12 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Dessert Knives
Set of 12 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Dessert Knives

Set of 12 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Dessert Knives

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Set of 12 Lap Over Edge sterling silver dessert knives. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shaped stem with acid-etched fruiting branch wrapping around sides; apples, pears, and grap...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Glass Koi Fish Wine Decanter Bottle Stopper
Glass Koi Fish Wine Decanter Bottle Stopper

Glass Koi Fish Wine Decanter Bottle Stopper

Located in Barcelona, ES

Glass Koi fish decanter bottle stopper of unknown heritage. Most likely French, early/mid 20th century. In the style of Rene Lalique.

Category

20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Glass

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

Pair of Dansk Knives Modern Stainless Flatware Korea
Pair of Dansk Knives Modern Stainless Flatware Korea

Pair of Dansk Knives Modern Stainless Flatware Korea

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a pair of stainless Dansk Knives a modern flatware, stamped Dansk Korea. Dimensions: 6" L x .5" W x .5" D Please visit take a look at our listings, we have ...

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish
Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish

Savoy by Frigast Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 82 Pieces, Danish

By Frigast

Located in Big Bend, WI

12 knives 8 1/2", 12 Forks 7 3/4", 12 salad/fish forks 6 7/8", 12 teaspoons 6 1/8", 12 place soup spoons 7 3/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4 3/8", one gravy ladle 7", one serving spoon...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Vintage Egg Cups Spiral Chrome Metal Timeless Space Age Design, 1970s
Set of 6 Vintage Egg Cups Spiral Chrome Metal Timeless Space Age Design, 1970s

Set of 6 Vintage Egg Cups Spiral Chrome Metal Timeless Space Age Design, 1970s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Set of 6 Vintage Egg Cups - Spiral made of Chrome Metal Timeless Space Age Design Italy 1970s - Gift Idea Retro, Elegant Table Decoration This stylish set of 6 vintage egg cups from...

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20th Century Italian Space Age Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Pair of MCM Mixed Woods Salt and Pepper Shakers
Pair of MCM Mixed Woods Salt and Pepper Shakers

Pair of MCM Mixed Woods Salt and Pepper Shakers

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of MCM mixed woods salt and pepper shakers, circa 1970s. The set is constructed of ash, beech, walnut and teak wood to make a ver...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ash, Beech, Teak, Walnut

Rectangular Tray, Mediterranean Design by Robert Kuo, Handmade Cloisonne
Rectangular Tray, Mediterranean Design by Robert Kuo, Handmade Cloisonne

Rectangular Tray, Mediterranean Design by Robert Kuo, Handmade Cloisonne

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rectangular tray Mediterranean design Shades of blue Glass enamel Gold plated copper Cloisonné Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. The cloison...

Category

2010s Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. A set of six dinner plates in faience.
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. A set of six dinner plates in faience.

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. A set of six dinner plates in faience.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. A set of six dinner plates in hand-painted faience. Decorated with coat of arms. 1870s/1880s. All plates have chips - one has a hairline crack. Se...

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1870s French Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid

Silver Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...

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2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

Maris Tray in Nero Marquina Marble with Brass Accents, Organic Design
Maris Tray in Nero Marquina Marble with Brass Accents, Organic Design

Maris Tray in Nero Marquina Marble with Brass Accents, Organic Design

Located in Porto, PT

The Maris Tray is a sculptural interpretation of the ocean’s rhythmic beauty, capturing the dynamic essence of sea life through its coral-inspired design. Crafted from Nero Marquina ...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble, Brass

Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4, Alveston Condiment Set, Super Set, Modernist
Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4, Alveston Condiment Set, Super Set, Modernist

Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4, Alveston Condiment Set, Super Set, Modernist

By Robert Welch, Old Hall Earthenware Co.

Located in London, GB

Robert Welch for Old Hall, 1962-4 'Alveston' condiment set Stainless steel with black plastic inserts Very good condition, with only light marks Makers stamp to underside of ea...

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver plate napkin ring with young boy on side

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Bell by Hans Hansen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 pcs Modern
Bell by Hans Hansen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 pcs Modern

Bell by Hans Hansen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 50 pcs Modern

By Hans Hansen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Bell by Hans Hansen Danish Mid-Century Modern sterling silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 5/8" 8 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Durgin Wentworth Flatware Service, 167 Pieces
Durgin Wentworth Flatware Service, 167 Pieces

Durgin Wentworth Flatware Service, 167 Pieces

By William B. Durgin

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare 167-piece Wentworth sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the celebrated William B. Durgin Silver Company. Each piece bears an intricate, hand-chased pattern featuring florettes, acanthus leaves, scrolls, and an open cartouche surrounding a monogram. Originally retailed by Grogan Company, the leading retail jeweler in Pittsburgh at the turn of the century, this set of 12 is truly exceptional. The set comes complete in its original fitted, suede-lined case. American, circa 1902 Marked "STERLING" with script "D" mark for Durgin and retailer's mark "Grogan Company" Case: 6" high x 23 1/8" wide x 18 7/16" deep This service comprises: 12 dinner knives12 lunch knives12 butter spreaders12 dinner forks12 lunch forks12...

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20th Century American Other Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique TLB Limoges Touze Lemaître Frères & Blancher Tea Coffee Demitasse Plates
Antique TLB Limoges Touze Lemaître Frères & Blancher Tea Coffee Demitasse Plates

Antique TLB Limoges Touze Lemaître Frères & Blancher Tea Coffee Demitasse Plates

Located in Dayton, OH

22 pieces of early 20th century Art Deco French Limoges porcelain plates by T.L.B. (Touze, Lemaître Frères & Blancher). White porcelain with gold gilt details and folk art style flor...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90
Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90

Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90

By Hester Bateman

Located in valatie, NY

Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90. With bright cut decoration and a cartouche with the letter "M". All have the same date marks with the exception of...

Category

1780s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Located in København, Copenhagen

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

Category

20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique and Vintage Tableware

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.