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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...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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

Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot

By Wedgwood

Located in Sarasota, FL

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

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Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons

By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver straight Queen's pattern flatware service for six persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight*, sterling silver flatware set for six persons have been crafted in Queen's pattern. The surface of each fork and spoon handle is embellished with the classic Queen's pattern ornamentation, including a convex shell design to the terminal, in addition to the scroll bordered honeysuckle and rosette design. Each piece features honeysuckle designs to the shoulders, in addition to the spoon and fork heels. This Queens pattern...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Plata by Georg Jensen Stainless Flatware Set 12 Service Modern 72 pcs Dinner
Plata by Georg Jensen Stainless Flatware Set 12 Service Modern 72 pcs Dinner

Plata by Georg Jensen Stainless Flatware Set 12 Service Modern 72 pcs Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

"Plata" by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Modern Flatware set - 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 8 3/4" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray
19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray

19th Century Silver-plated Metal And Mahogany Tray

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely silver plated and mahogany tray from the 19th century from England. Very beautiful large model with two handles, surrounded by an openwork gallery. Superb mahogany with a mag...

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19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Wood

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

Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s
Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s

Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949 Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Silver Item Type: Vintage...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Metal

Unique Warrior 3 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 3 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 3 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 3 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 6.8 x D 11 x H 5.8 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed cer...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

English Regency Classical Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12
English Regency Classical Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12

English Regency Classical Sterling Silver & Agate Fruit Set for 12

By Francis Higgins

Located in New York, NY

George IV sterling silver and agate fruit set for 12 with 24 pieces. Made by Francis Higgins in London in 1833. This set comprises 12 forks and 12 knives. Tapering rectilinear half-f...

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1830s English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, made in Denmark, and in Mid-Century Modern Style with a beautiful geometric design. Each measures 3 7/8'' in heigh...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sophisticated Gift Set - Ariol Cocktail Pick (2 Pieces) and the Perla (4 Pieces)
Sophisticated Gift Set - Ariol Cocktail Pick (2 Pieces) and the Perla (4 Pieces)

Sophisticated Gift Set - Ariol Cocktail Pick (2 Pieces) and the Perla (4 Pieces)

Located in Porto, PT

Delight your loved ones this holiday season with the perfect gift set, featuring the Ariol Cocktail Pick (2 Pieces) and the Perla Napkin Ring (Set of 4). Designed to bring elegance a...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Big Bend, WI

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

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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon by Richard Sweet II
Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon by Richard Sweet II

Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon by Richard Sweet II

Located in London, GB

An Exceptional Early Queen Anne West Country Laceback Trefid Betrothal Spoon Made in Chard circa 1703/04 by Richard Sweet II. This very special spoon is modelled in the trefid style...

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18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

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...

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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Unique Warrior 27 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 27 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 27 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 27 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 5.8 x D 7.5 x H 6.6 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed c...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Sterling Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoons
Antique Sterling Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoons

Antique Sterling Silver Trefid Rat Tail Pattern Spoons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique James II sterling silver Trefid Rat Tail pattern spoons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. ...

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1680s British James II Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Warrior 11 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 11 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 11 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 11 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 6.8 x D 13.6 x H 5.8 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather & Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy
21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather & Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy

21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather & Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Zoe, our new family of fruit holder available in three sizes. Crafted with a wooden structure and adorned in luxurious leather, each piece features a sleek stainless steel bowl, re...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Judy Chicago Commemorative Tableware Set, Porcelain & Cork, USA
Judy Chicago Commemorative Tableware Set, Porcelain & Cork, USA

Judy Chicago Commemorative Tableware Set, Porcelain & Cork, USA

By Judy Chicago

Located in Astoria, NY

Collection of 10 Judy Chicago Commemorative Tableware Pieces, comprising: (2) two "Painting Studying for the Great Ladies Dinner Plate", porcelain display plate, 2019, for 80th Birth...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain, Cork

Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish Rose Medallion , Qing
Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish Rose Medallion , Qing

Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish Rose Medallion , Qing

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Experience the elegance of a Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish set in the Rose Medallion pattern. This exquisite set of four round-shaped serving dishes is meticulously hand-deco...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Dessert Plate
Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Dessert Plate

Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Dessert Plate

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Italian craftsmanship meets Les-Ottomans in this beautifiul mushroom collection of handpainted plates The charme of the woods on your table in a un...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears

Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver gilt grape shears - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection. This exceptional pair of antique cast sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action. The handles of these antique silver grape scissors are embellished with intertwining fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and foliage. The fingerpieces are ornamented with details reproducing the features of the natural vine. The circular hinged portion is surmounted with a lobed rosette design. The grape shears are fitted with plain and unembellished blades, with a rounded outer edge. These exceptional examples of 19th century silverware retain the original gilding. These impressive sterling silver grape shears are fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box, with a velvet and satin lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Reid & Sons, Diamond Merchants, By Appointment to the Late Queen Victorian, Newcastle upon Tyne'. These exceptional antique George IV grape shears are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire. The initials within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardisation of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silversmiths include William Eaton, Esterbrook and Eley II. Condition These antique boxed grape scissors are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is all very sharp and the gilding is in excellent condition; this indicates the pieces have seen little to no use. Full hallmarks struck across the interior of the blades are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these exceptional antique grape scissors...

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1820s British George IV Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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...

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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century French Tray
19th Century French Tray

19th Century French Tray

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th-century French painted sheet metal tray is a stunning example of antique decorative craftsmanship. The hand-painted floral design, featuring soft, romantic hues of ...

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19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Sheet Metal

Ceramic Black and White Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Pair
Ceramic Black and White Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Pair

Ceramic Black and White Dog Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Pair

By Staffordshire

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Get your table company ready with this pair of ceramic dog salt and pepper shakers. Each shaker depicts a black and white shaggy puppy laying down, with his pink tongue out. Each has...

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20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid Century Modern 50 pcs
Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid Century Modern 50 pcs

Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid Century Modern 50 pcs

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern CONTRAST BY LUNT sterling silver with nylon handle Flatware set, designed by Nord Bowlen of Greenfeld, MA in 1956 - 50 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 3/...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Contemporary Server Silver Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Elevate your dining experience with the Artefacto Spatula. Immerse yourself in the art of serving with grace and elegance using this exquisite spatula, expertly crafted in Italy from...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

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

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.

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1970s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pcs Dinner
Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pcs Dinner

Elegante by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102 Pcs Dinner

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding monumental dinner and Luncheon Elegante by Reed and Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 102 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, blunt, 10" 12 dinner si...

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Early 1900s 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

Napolean III French Turned Wood Ebonized Vinaigrier
Napolean III French Turned Wood Ebonized Vinaigrier

Napolean III French Turned Wood Ebonized Vinaigrier

Located in Waxahachie, TX

Napoleon the third 19th century turned wood oil and vinegar set, or vineagrier. Set with two fluted crystal oil and vinegar pitchers. Cut crystal stoppers. Turned and ebonized stand....

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1870s French Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal

White Milk Glass Cabbage Shape Dessert Plates or Trays, Set of 5
White Milk Glass Cabbage Shape Dessert Plates or Trays, Set of 5

White Milk Glass Cabbage Shape Dessert Plates or Trays, Set of 5

By Hazel-Atlas

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Set of 5 vintage milk glass dessert plates in the shape of a cabbage. Each plate is formed in the shape of cabbage or head of lettuce, with the stem at the top, and scalloped edges. ...

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20th Century North American Bohemian Tableware

Materials

Milk Glass

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

A Bordallo Pinheiro Basket Weave Green Dinner Service comprising eleven dinner
A Bordallo Pinheiro Basket Weave Green Dinner Service comprising eleven dinner

A Bordallo Pinheiro Basket Weave Green Dinner Service comprising eleven dinner

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Bordallo Pinheiro Basket Weave Green Dinner Service comprising eleven dinner plates and two footed bowls; 13 items total.

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20th Century Portuguese Adirondack Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 50 Pcs Modern
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 50 Pcs Modern

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 50 Pcs Modern

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton, circa 1967, sterling silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 1 Se...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

13 pc. Set of Retronue Stainless Steel Flatware
13 pc. Set of Retronue Stainless Steel Flatware

13 pc. Set of Retronue Stainless Steel Flatware

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is nice set of flatware by Retronue. The flatware is made in a style reminiscent of Danish flatware. Retronue is flatware is made in Korea. The set includes 4 forks, 3 soup spoo...

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20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...

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20th Century Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique German Silverplate Cake Server & Cake Fork; Set of 9
Antique German Silverplate Cake Server & Cake Fork; Set of 9

Antique German Silverplate Cake Server & Cake Fork; Set of 9

Located in Malibu, CA

German Silver-plate cake forks with a lovely cake server. This flatware set is from one of the oldest & finest silverplate manufacturers in Germany. On separate listings, you wil...

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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Unique Warrior 7 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 7 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 7 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 7 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 7.2 x D 9.5 x H 5.5 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ce...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

2 Antique Haviland Limoges Bread or Salad Plates for W.J. Pettee & Co. Oklahoma
2 Antique Haviland Limoges Bread or Salad Plates for W.J. Pettee & Co. Oklahoma

2 Antique Haviland Limoges Bread or Salad Plates for W.J. Pettee & Co. Oklahoma

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of antique French porcelain bread plates with a floral decoration around the rims. This pair of dishes was made specifically for a store in downtown Oklahoma City. The store w...

Category

Early 20th Century French American Classical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Peppers (1884)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Peppers (1884)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Peppers (1884)

By George Heath

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper shakers in the form of champagne bottles; an addition to our silver cruets or condiments collection. These impressive antique Victorian silver peppers...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Wine Coaster/Bread Plate 2B
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Wine Coaster/Bread Plate 2B

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Blossom Wine Coaster/Bread Plate 2B

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A large sized vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen Blossom coaster or bread plate design #2B by Georg Jensen from 1905. A round raised plate with three cut out areas holding a large ...

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Early 1900s Danish Art Nouveau Antique 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.