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Scacciapensieri 8-Piece Set of Liqueur Cups
Scacciapensieri 8-Piece Set of Liqueur Cups

Scacciapensieri 8-Piece Set of Liqueur Cups

By Zanetto

Located in Milan, IT

Glorious serving tray with drinking vessels exquisitely crafted in a silver-plated alloy. The interiors of the vessels are plated in gold for a royal feel.

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Lace Organic Textured Brass Napkin Ring with Gold Finish
Lace Organic Textured Brass Napkin Ring with Gold Finish

Lace Organic Textured Brass Napkin Ring with Gold Finish

Located in Porto, PT

The Lace Napkin Ring is a refined fusion of elegance and artistry, crafted in brass with a luxurious gold finish and a distinctive organic texture. Its intricate surface design catch...

Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Daisy Plates
Daisy Plates

Daisy Plates

$80Sale Price / set|20% Off

Daisy Plates

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Delight your guests with the whimsical charm of these vintage hand-painted daisy plates. A delicate yellow daisy motif graces each of these small glass plates, adding a playful, enchanting touch to your table décor. This set of four plates effortlessly brings cheerful elegance to any dining experience, whether you're serving appetizers, desserts, or simply hosting a casual tea. Each bite from these plates is a journey into a world where art meets nostalgia, turning every meal into an occasion. The vintage allure of these plates, combined with the whimsical daisy design, infuses your gatherings with a sense of nostalgic charm and artistic flair. A testament to their timeless appeal, these hand-painted plates are more than just dining accessories – they're treasures from a bygone era waiting to be cherished. Adorn your table with these delightful plates and elevate every meal into a cheerful celebration. Explore the vibrant charm of these vintage daisy plates...

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Glass

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 ...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Teak Triangle Napkin Holders – Set of 4, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Teak Triangle Napkin Holders – Set of 4, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Teak Triangle Napkin Holders – Set of 4, 1960s

Located in Toronto, CA

A charming set of four Mid-Century Modern napkin holders crafted from solid teak wood, each in a clean, minimalist triangular form. With a warm grain and timeless design, these piece...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Teak

English Antique Hammered R&B Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 171 Pcs Dinner
English Antique Hammered R&B Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 171 Pcs Dinner

English Antique Hammered R&B Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 171 Pcs Dinner

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding Arts & Crafts sterling 171 piece flatware set. The hammering on this set is all hand done in a rustic style. Applied matching monogram. English Antique Hammered by Reed ...

Category

1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of French Gilt Enameled Crystal Table Articles, Style of Baccarat
Collection of French Gilt Enameled Crystal Table Articles, Style of Baccarat

Collection of French Gilt Enameled Crystal Table Articles, Style of Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Collection of French Gilt Enameled Crystal Table Articles, Style of Baccarat France, Circa Early 20th Century A beautiful instant collection of French gilt enameled crystal tab...

Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection
Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection

Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An oval bowl with deep repousse decoration of foliate scrolls with flowers alternating with palmettes, with a dark patina in the background. The inside hand hammered around a leafy surround of the center. Measures: Length 11 1/2", Depth 8 `1/2", H. 2 1/4" Along with two graduated faceted glass...

Category

20th Century Moorish Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set Of 2 Glaze Hole Mugs by Studionudo
Set Of 2 Glaze Hole Mugs by Studionudo

Set Of 2 Glaze Hole Mugs by Studionudo

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Glaze Hole Mugs by Studionudo Unique Pieces. Dimensions: Ø 11,5 x H 9 cm. Materials: Glazed clay. Different finishes and shapes are available. Prices may vary. Please conta...

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Clay

Ornate George IV period sterling silver egg cruet hallmarked in Edinburgh 1824
Ornate George IV period sterling silver egg cruet hallmarked in Edinburgh 1824

Ornate George IV period sterling silver egg cruet hallmarked in Edinburgh 1824

By James McKay

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1824 by James Mckay, this wonderful, George IV period, Antique Sterling Silver Egg Cruet, is ornate in design, with 6 egg cups and spoons all with gilt int...

Category

1820s Scottish George IV Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Arne Clausen, Cathrineholm, Grete Prytz Kittelsen

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

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

Pair of vintage ceramic thistle bowls by Marie Madeleine Jolly
Pair of vintage ceramic thistle bowls by Marie Madeleine Jolly

Pair of vintage ceramic thistle bowls by Marie Madeleine Jolly

By Marie Madeleine Jolly 1

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Pair of ceramic thistle bowls designed by Marie Madeleine Jolly, in the 1950s. With their modern shape and pretty color, these ceramics will be perfect in a natural, refined and del...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Lazy-Susan
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Lazy-Susan

Late 19th Century English Mahogany Lazy-Susan

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderfully charming late-19th century English Victorian lazy-suzan with the top being constructed of one piece of mahogany and resting on a turned mahogany base.

Category

Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Mahogany

Royal Worcester "Malvern Blue" Porcelain Coffee Service, Mid-20th Century
Royal Worcester "Malvern Blue" Porcelain Coffee Service, Mid-20th Century

Royal Worcester "Malvern Blue" Porcelain Coffee Service, Mid-20th Century

Located in Worcester, GB

Royal Worcester "Malvern Blue" Porcelain Coffee Service, Mid-20th Century A fine quality vintage porcelain coffee service by Royal Worcester in the elegant "Malvern Blue" pattern. T...

Category

Mid-20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel  Bamboo Handles
Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel  Bamboo Handles

Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel Bamboo Handles

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a highly decorative vintage dessert flatware set. Made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s, the set includes 12 dessert forks and 2 serving utensil...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Milk or coffee container. Gainsborough for British airways
Milk or coffee container. Gainsborough for British airways

Milk or coffee container. Gainsborough for British airways

Located in Lugo, IT

Milk or coffee container. Gainsborough for British airways Good condition Another available Thanks

Category

1960s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sheffield Plate

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.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Beads

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Linen

German Silverplate Master Butter Knife, Cheese Knife & Master Sugar; 3pcs
German Silverplate Master Butter Knife, Cheese Knife & Master Sugar; 3pcs

German Silverplate Master Butter Knife, Cheese Knife & Master Sugar; 3pcs

Located in Malibu, CA

Set of German silver-plate master butter sugar & spreader. This flatware set is from one of the oldest & finest silverplate manufacturers in Germany. On separate listings, yo...

Category

Early 20th Century German French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Ibis by Boda Nova Stainless Steel Flatware set 19 pcs Modern IN BOOK Modern
Ibis by Boda Nova Stainless Steel Flatware set 19 pcs Modern IN BOOK Modern

Ibis by Boda Nova Stainless Steel Flatware set 19 pcs Modern IN BOOK Modern

By Boda Nova

Located in Big Bend, WI

Ibis by Boda Nova An example of this pattern is pictured in the hardcover book “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P....

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Christofle Art Deco "Commodore" Sterling Silver Set of Four '26 Pieces'
Christofle Art Deco "Commodore" Sterling Silver Set of Four '26 Pieces'

Christofle Art Deco "Commodore" Sterling Silver Set of Four '26 Pieces'

By Christofle

Located in Sharon, CT

Offering 4 place settings of deco period Christofle "Commodore" silverware, including, 4 dinner forks, 4 dessert forks, 4 dinner knifes, 4 table spoons, 8 dessert spoons and 2 coffee...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Early 20th century French Badonviller Set of 45 Earthenware Tableware, 1900s
Early 20th century French Badonviller Set of 45 Earthenware Tableware, 1900s

Early 20th century French Badonviller Set of 45 Earthenware Tableware, 1900s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful blue and white earthenware tableware service dating from the beginning of the 20th century (1900) and signed by the French manufacturer Badonviller. Beautiful decorat...

Category

20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

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...

Category

1850s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers in Patinated Brass Mid 20th Century
Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers in Patinated Brass Mid 20th Century

Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers in Patinated Brass Mid 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers in Patinated Brass Mid 20th Century. Great pair of salt and pepper shakes in solid brass. These show a very nice classical design and gained a nice p...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Green Wavy Rectangular Tray
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Green Wavy Rectangular Tray

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Green Wavy Rectangular Tray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian handmade ceramic tray in green bamboo by Rina Menardi. Available in many other colors. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Dotty Side Plates (Set of Four)
Dotty Side Plates (Set of Four)

Dotty Side Plates (Set of Four)

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Rustic and full of charm, our Dotty collection is handmade in Southern Italy. Inspired by an antique terracotta fragment found by Louise on her travels, shop the full dinnerware coll...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Dotty Pasta Bowls (Set of Four)
Dotty Pasta Bowls (Set of Four)

Dotty Pasta Bowls (Set of Four)

By Louise Roe (English)

Located in London, GB

Rustic and full of charm, our Dotty collection is handmade in Southern Italy. Inspired by an antique terracotta fragment found by Louise on her travels, shop the full dinnerware coll...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

The Sultan's Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy
The Sultan's Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

The Sultan's Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

By Les Ottomans

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Country Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Odin Pattern Stainless Steel Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany
Odin Pattern Stainless Steel Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany

Odin Pattern Stainless Steel Flatware Set by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, Germany

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Fulton, CA

A 42 piece set of "Odin" stainless steel flatware designed by Jens Quistgaard in Denmark for Dansk. Designed in Denmark, produced in Germany, circa 1960s. Each piece is signed. The s...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large French Empire Coastal Scenic Painted Oval Tole Tray
Large French Empire Coastal Scenic Painted Oval Tole Tray

Large French Empire Coastal Scenic Painted Oval Tole Tray

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

French Empire salver or oval metal tray decorated with an outstanding border. The tray features painted medallions and edges and has two hand grips. The painted coastal scene depicts...

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests Set in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests Set in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests Set in Box

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco ensemble of twelve Macassar-wood and chromed-metal knife or chopstick rests was crafted in France circa 1930. The tableware serving pieces feature a modernist ...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Oversized Mug & Saucer
Oversized Mug & Saucer

Oversized Mug & Saucer

Located in South Salem, NY

Oversized Mug & Saucer blue & white Splatterware. American mid 20th century. Measures: 7" W 5" D x 4" H plate is 8.5" diameter 1.25" height.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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

Art Nouveau Beige and Green Velvet Table Cover
Art Nouveau Beige and Green Velvet Table Cover

Art Nouveau Beige and Green Velvet Table Cover

Located in Queens, NY

Art Nouveau beige and green velvet table cover with floral design and red berries with border

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Danish Silversmith, Tea Strainer, Danish 830 Silver, 1930/40s
Danish Silversmith, Tea Strainer, Danish 830 Silver, 1930/40s

Danish Silversmith, Tea Strainer, Danish 830 Silver, 1930/40s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Danish silversmith, a tea strainer. Danish 830 silver. 1930/40s. Perfect condition. Marked. Makers mark: C.A.S. Dimensions: L 17.0 x D 6.5 cm.

Category

1930s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

French First Empire Silver Coffee Pot, 1810
French First Empire Silver Coffee Pot, 1810

French First Empire Silver Coffee Pot, 1810

Located in Torino, IT

A very good quality French Empire Egyptian taste 950/°°° silver coffee pot, Paris 1819. Oviform body supported on three claw feet ornamented wit...

Category

19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Unique Warrior 8 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 8 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 8 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 8 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 7.9 x D 6.8 x H 5 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed cera...

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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 Einar Johansen, Søholm Stentøj

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...

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Dutch Art Deco Napkin Holder in Patinated Silver
Dutch Art Deco Napkin Holder in Patinated Silver

Dutch Art Deco Napkin Holder in Patinated Silver

Located in Tilburg, NL

Dutch Art Deco napkin holder in patinated silver. The Netherlands, early 20th century. Beautiful and very elegant napkin holder in a distinc...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco 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

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.