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Tableware For Sale
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Art Deco knife-rest or chopstick-rest ensemble is still in its original box. The geometric shape features a chromed metal square stick shape with individual salt and pepp...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 20 Pcs Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton sterling silver Mid-Century Modern flatware set - 20 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
Four knives, 9 1/8".
Four forks, 7 1/2".
Four salad fork...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tisa Cotton Table Napkin in Black Beige, Handcrafted By Artisans ( Set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Tisa Black table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statement piece that adds modern and timeless quality as a table ware accessory
Classic & timeless in design, Tisa napkin in black is a sustainable luxury statement.
Created all by hand these napkins are made in small careful batches, each piece being unique as it is completely handcrafted. Natural elements local to the artisan clusters are used to custom create dyes for this production.
Each order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
Saunders and Shepard Crystal and Silver Very Small Vases, 1897
Located in Delft, NL
Saunders and Shepard crystal and silver very small vases, 1897
3 very small diamond crystal cut vases with silver ring, made by Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hol...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
4 Culver Glasses & 8 Dessert Plates by Dana Oldfather for Ink Dish Plus Extras
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern to Modern dishware set including 4 Culver LTD highball glasses with 22 carat gold textured details, 8 dessert or salad plates with 2 different colorful patterns by Dana Oldfather for Ink Dish, 4 porcelain saki cups with hand painted floral designs, and porcelain egg shaped salt & pepper shakers with gold details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, no outstanding flaws or chips, chiggers, or cracks have been detected. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid 20th to Early 21st Century.
Bring on the brownies please!! MMMMM!!! Dessert time just got a whole lot SWEETER!!! This is a FABULOUS vintage dinnerware set...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
1750s British Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Square Hand-Embroidered Pineapple Motif Tablecloth with Lace Trim
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pretty and colorful midcentury hand-embroidered tablecloth. The piece is square and created from linen. Crotcheted lace decorates the edges in...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Fabric, Yarn
Contemporary Cutlery Servers Golden Plated Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand servers. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic handle. A twisted stem seamlessly morphs into an intricately detailed arm, showcasing the artistry of florentine artisans...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Paramount by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 69 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Paramount by Kirk sterling silver flatware set, 69 pieces. This modern design is based on the New York city skyline and architecture. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8"
12 fork...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau Large Silver Plate Serving Forks Vintage, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of beautiful Art Nouveau 'Angel' serving forks for salad, fish or meat. These serving pieces are in a rare and antique 'Angel' design. Made of silver plated metal, it will mak...
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
French Cast Iron Enameled Green Trivet Made in France 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Cast Iron Enameled Dark Green Holly Trivet Made in France.
This French Provincial enameled iron trivet is perfect for any emerald green themed kitchen.
The trivet, cast to res...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware
Materials
Iron
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large square bowl. Approx. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large square bowl.
Hand-painted in blue.
Approximately from 1900.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Third factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 26.0 cm...
Category
Early 20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Eighteenth Century Reed & Barton 18th Sterling Silver Flatware Set 45 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Emphasizing a graceful design whose classic lines carry the timeless beauty of another age to tabletops today, the 18th Century Pattern from Reed & Barton is reflective of a time ric...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sculptural Japanese Butter Knife Stainless Steel
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Japanese Butter Knife
Stainless steel and wood
6.25 x 75 x .5
Preowned unrestored vintage
Refer to all images.
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Spanish Baroque by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 26 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Spanish Baroque by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set, 26 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
6 knives, 9 1/8"
6 forks, 7 3/8"
6 salad forks, 6 1/2"
6 teaspoo...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch copper pudding bakeware, molds
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch copper pudding bakeware, molds
Early 20th Century, ca 1900-1910 five pieces of Dutch baking molds for pudding in different shapes and sizes.
The largest is 13.5 cm diagonal a...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Tableware
Materials
Copper
Sculptured Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 37 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite sculptured rose by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 37 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch silver serving sauce spoon by Jan de Groot, 1871
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver serving sauce spoon by Jan de Groot, 1871
Silver serving sauce or gravy spoon from the Netherlands, dated 1871
The handle of the spoon is engraved in Biedermeijer style...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mignonette by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mignonette by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8",
12 forks, 7 1/2",
12 salad forks, 6 3/4",
12 ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian pair of sterling silver mustard pot made in 1909 by Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1909 by Elkington & Co., this attractive pair of Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pots, feature slat piercing to the sides, rope borders around ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Marbre Large Bowl in Brown, Marbled Pattern, Ceramics
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in blue, green and brown, the Marbre collecti...
Category
2010s Bulgarian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Regency Covington “Coral Reef” Table Skirt With Samuel and Sons Bullion
Located in west palm beach, FL
Transform your table with this exquisite vintage Regency Covington “Coral Reef” table skirt featuring a beautiful bullion fringe. The delicate pattern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Tableware
Materials
Fabric
Wellington by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 121 Pc Dinner "S" Mono
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 dinner size knives (silver plate blunt blades) 10",
12 dinner size forks 7 5/8",
12 regular knives (silver plate blunt blades) 8 5/8",
12 regular forks 7",
12 salad forks 5 7/8",...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble.
Size: 6.5 x 13 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Tokkuri, Jap Vegetation collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Massive and Heavy and Big Art Deco Copper Pan vienna around 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Massive, big and very heavy excution of a art deco copper pan vienna around 1930s
Copper and iron handle
Only polished
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Copper, Iron
1960s Op-Art Barware Set, 6 Highball Glasses and Circular Vinyl Caddy by Bartrix
Located in Nantucket, MA
Six vintage highball glasses with a black and white geometric Op-Art design on clear glass. The enamels, combined with the clear glass use circles and squares in various sizes and ar...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Saratoga by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver Flatware set - 38 Pieces. This set includes:
6 Knives, all-sterling, 8 1/8"
6 Dinner Forks, 8"
6 Luncheon / Dessert Forks, 7"
6 Te...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 75 Pc Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Cypress by Georg Jensen sterling silver Flatware set, 75 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, long handle, 8 7/8"
12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2"
12...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 134 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Onslow is finely crafted of heavier weight sterling silver. Impressive in the hand with dramatic pistol handles it is perfect for traditional to transitional tablescapes. This versat...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Margrethe Sterling Silverware Set
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A extra-large Georg Jensen sterling silverware set in the Margrethe pattern, design by Rigmor Andersen & Annelise Bjørner in 1966. A mid-century modern design that is made of heavy q...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Table Crumb Sweeper and Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Florentine Wood Table Crumber. The set includes the sweeper as well as the tray. Great addition to add to an existing collecti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Descoware Mid Century Modern Cast Iron Orange Enamel Lidded Dutch Oven
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Descoware Mid Century Modern Cast Iron Orange Enamel Lidded Dutch Oven. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5" H x 9.5" W x 8" D.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoi...
Category
18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Steuben Complete Handblown Bristol Yellow Crystal Service with Applied Black
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An extensive and outstanding Steuben handblown crystal stemware service for 12 with applied black threaded decoration. This amazing collection of Bristol yellow and black crystal includes 12 tall water goblets, 12 footed tumblers, 10 red wine goblets...
Category
Early 20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Japanese Antique Copper Alloyr Tray / 1800-1900 / Gong / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I bought a very attractive copper tray.
This is an item that was once used as a gong.
In other words, it was used as a percussion instrument.
It was also used in temples.
The materi...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper
1921 René Lalique - Dishes 10 Plates 10 Bowls Pissenlit Dandelion Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 10 bowls and 10 plates "Pissenlit" (Dandelion) made in glass by René Lalique in 1921.
Signature on each piece.
All pieces are in perfect condition.
Diameter of the bowls: 13...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Arthur Dixon, Birmingham Guild of Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Jug
Located in London, GB
Arthur Dixon, designed for Birmingham guild of handicrafts.
An Arts & Crafts copper and brass jug and lid with rat tail handle.
Stamped "B.G.H." on base
Beautiful original chocolate patina to the metal
Arthur Stansfield Dixon (1856-1929) was a founder of the Birmingham Guild of Handicraft’s. He was friends with William Morris, Charles Ashby, and Phillip Webb...
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tableware
Materials
Brass, Copper
Violet by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pcs No Monograms
Located in Big Bend, WI
Violet by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9"
8 forks, 7 1/8"
8 salad forks, 6 1/4"
8 teaspoons, 6"
8 cream soup spoons, 5 3/4"
Inclu...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alessandro Mendini Collectable Postmodern Wine Opener by Alessi Signed & Number
Located in San Diego, CA
Alessandro Mendini wine bottle opener series made for Alessi in 2006 dated and numbered as shown great condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Louis Comfort Tiffany - Bowls Cups Plates Favril Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of tablewares made in favril glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1900.
Engraved "L.C.T" signature under each piece.
All pieces are in perfect condition. Very nice colors and qua...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
12 Coalport Green Raised Paste Gold & Hand Painted Bird Reserves & Named Birds
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport 19th century dessert plates are the perfect solution to serving and enjoying the quality decoration of hand painted game birds. Each bird is named on the back...
Category
Early 1900s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
New Modern Centerpiece White Michelangelo Marble, Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Mmairo loves wining and dining, good food and entertaining and, it loves marble. In the kitchen it is the perfect material: pure, smooth and easy...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Pair of Early 1800s Empire Baccarat Crystal and Bronze Tazza Centerpieces
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Empire-style tazza centerpieces showcases a sophisticated blend of finely cast bronze and Baccarat crystal in a striking three-tier structure. Each tazza is grounded by a solid bronze base, supporting tiers of Baccarat crystal bowls...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Arcoroc, France. A set of six octagonal plates in black glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arcoroc, France.
A set of six octagonal dinner plates in black glass.
1970s/1980s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 25.0 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Rose Pink & Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
By ROUSSEAU
Located in New York, NY
Rose linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Linen
George III period antique sterling silver cruet set made by T & J Daniell 1773
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Thomas & Jabez Daniell, this attractive, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper casters and...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bridal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 122 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning monumental Bridal Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware set - 122 pieces. This set includes:
12 Regular Knives with French stainless blades, 9"
12 Regular Forks, 6 3/4"
12...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Husk by CJ Vander English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 107
By C.J. Vander
Located in Big Bend, WI
C.J. Vander was the last of England's preeminent silver firms, creating exceptional silver masterpieces using the time-honored traditions of the silversmith's art. In fact, they were...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 34 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Golden Scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 34 pieces. This set includes:
Eight place size knives, 9 1/8".
Eight place size forks,...
Category
1970s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 50 pcs France Bow & Ribbon
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. Crea...
Category
Early 20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
19th C Minton Hand Painted Botanical Pierced Rim Dessert Service
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A complete hand painted dessert service made by Minton showcases their superb talent and artistry. Gorgeous specimens are featured in the centers of each plate, consisting of 12 dessert plates, 2 tall compotes...
Category
19th Century English Antique Tableware
Materials
Paste, Porcelain
Round English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner 126 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England. Today, the silver is still made in the traditional way. They start wi...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Plate Egg Warmer
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage egg warmer, circa 1920, in silver plate, featuring three dragons on scrolled legs of the warmer base. Once a desirable table piece for elegant dinin...
Category
1920s English Late Victorian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Small Shell Bowl
By Rina Menardi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rina Menardi handmade ceramic small shell bowl in shaded water. Can be ordered in many colors and sizes. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Georg Jensen Blossom Ice Tongs 132
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of sterling silver ice tongs from Georg Jensen, featuring the Ornamental design #132. The handles are beautifully crafted in a blossom motif, attached to a pair of sterling scissors...
Category
1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Try-Tray Medium Round Tray in Clear Purple, Matt Orange by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - Clear purple, matt orange
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Cle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Materials
Resin
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.
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