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Tableware For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Minimalist
Newcastle Sterling Silver Old English Feather Edge Pattern Table Spoons
By William Stalker & John Mitchison
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English Feather Edge pattern table spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
These exceptional antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver table spoons have been crafted in the Old English Feather Edge pattern.
The anterior surface of each spoon stem and handle is encompassed with feather edge decoration and embellished to the terminal with a flat engraved scrolling leaf design.
The handle terminal incorporates the contemporary bright cut engraved initials 'MAF'.
The reverse of these Georgian spoons...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1760 by William Skeen, this George III, Antique Sterling Silver sauce boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-sc...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A George II cross-banded
Mahogany cutlery box,
circa 1760.
Bow front box with original brass hardware
and red velvet-covered interior.
Me...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Six Hester Bateman Geo III Silver Demitasse Spoons c1789-90
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
Antique George III York Sterling Silver Meat Platter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian York sterling silver meat platter made by Robert Cattle & James Barber; an addition t...
Category
Early 1800s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Irish Silver, Dublin C. 1780, Sterling Silver Sauce Boat
Located in London, London
Made in Dublin circa 1780, this handsome, antique sterling silver sauce boat, is plain in style, featuring a scalloped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-s...
Category
1780s Irish George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century 1750 Georgian Sterling Silver Set of Two Tea Caddies
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
These exceptional antique George II sterling silver tea caddies have a circular baluster shaped form.
The surface of each antique tea caddy is embellished with very sharp, finely chased floral and foliate decoration, incorporating a scroll bordered vacant cartouche to either side.
The ornamentation to the body of each piece incorporates a plain applied moulded girdle.
These caddies are fitted with a cylindrical push fit covers encircled with leaf decorated textures.
The covers are surmounted with the original cast sterling silver leaf decorated finials.
These impressive antique tea caddies...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver coffee pot; an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George II sterling silver coffee pot has a tapering circular rounded form onto a circular domed spreading foot.
The body of this antique coffee pot...
Category
1740s British George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Very Rare Late Georgian Mahogany Novelty Decanter Stand
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The stand for two decanters is modelled in the form of a Royal Naval ship with the original gilt gun ports. It has two circular apertures cut into the deck for a pair of cut-glass de...
Category
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Mahogany
A Rare George I Sterling Silver 'Rat-Tail' Marrow Scoop / Spoon, London 1721
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A rare George I sterling silver marrow scoop, showing an elongated bowl at either end of the flattened stem - the heel on the underside of the larger bowl showing a 'rat tail' elemen...
Category
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Set of Three Sterling Silver Dinner Plates
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of three antique Georgian English sterling silver dinner plates/second course dishes, an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware.
These exceptional antique George II sterling silver dinner plates/second course dishes has a circular shaped form.
The raised border is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved marital coat of arms incorporating the motto 'Tria juncta in uno', three joined in one.
The rim of each antique second course dish is encircled with a Fine and impressive applied gadroon decorated border accented with alternating scrolling leaf designs.
The circular well of each plate is plain and unembellished.
The underside of each plate retains the silversmith's center punch mark in addition to the original item numbers 9, 10 and 12 and the original scratch weight of 32 troy ounces and 4 pennyweights (32.2 troy ounces), as to be expected the measured weight has subtly diminished in keeping with age to 29.9 troy ounces.
Larger second course dishes such as these are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
These pieces are a segment of a more extensive table service incorporating dishes, trays and platters; through time the service will have been divided.
Condition
These antique sterling silver plates...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel Tray by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The rolled tray, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. A delicate complex curve created on a 16" square of blacke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Tableware
Materials
Steel
Rare Georgian Amethyst Glass Cup and Saucer Hand-Blown, circa 1800
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand blown, glass, cup and saucer made from an amethyst colored glass and dating to the English Georgian period, circa 1800.
Georgian glass cups and saucers are unusual and hard to find.
This one is particularly attractive being made of amethyst glass.
The cup is free blown in the shape of a coffee can with a handmade loop handle. The saucer has a folded rim to give added strength and protection, as seen on the folded feet of some Georgian drinking glasses...
Category
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Glass
Antique Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Gravy Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Irish sterling silver gravy spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional pair of antique George III Irish sterling silver gravy spoons have been crafted in the Celtic Point pattern.
The anterior surface of each spoon terminal is embellished with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi griffin holding a dagger.
The reverse of these silver spoons are plain and unembellished with rounded heels.
These impressive examples of Irish silverware are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.
Condition
These antique Irish silver spoons...
Category
1780s Northern Irish George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Sauce Boat
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1781, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed ...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian English Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
By John Pollock
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver coffee pot made by John Pollock; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George II sterling silver coffee pot has a tapering cylindrical shaped form onto a domed spreading foot.
The upper and lower portion of the vertically fluted body of this Georgian coffee pot...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century George I Silver Three-Piece Shaker/ Muffineer Set
By Edward Cornock 1, John Pero
Located in New York, NY
Assembled set of three George I silver cases, John Pero & Edward Cornock, London, c. 1719. The larger with Britannia standard mark only, the small pier...
Category
1710s British George I Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Hester Bateman, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1790
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1790 by Hester Bateman, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is in traditional form, wit...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, George II, London, 1750
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1750, this handsome, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed handle, an engraved crest to one side, and ...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Joseph Scammell 1795 Georgian Sterling Silver Coasters
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver coasters; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection
These exceptional antique Ge...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Mahogany Knife Box
Located in New York, NY
George III mahogany boxwood knife box.
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver Coffee Pot By Reid & Sons LTD
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver coffee pot crafted by Reid & Sons Ltd, in the George I style; an ...
Category
20th Century English George I Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1800s Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Teaspoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive set of six antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver Old English pattern teaspoons; an addition to our silver teaware collection
These fine antique George III Newcastle sterling silver teaspoons have been crafted in Old English pattern.
The anterior surface of the terminal of each handle is embellished with the contemporary engraved initials ‘WIE’.
Each spoon features an extended drop heel to the reverse of the bowl; this ornamentation is otherwise known as a strap drop.
These Fine Georgian silver teaspoons, crafted by the renowned and collectable Newcastle silversmith John Langlands II, are exceptional examples of their type.
Condition
These antique sterling silver teaspoons...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, 'Can Shape', Robert Garrard 1805
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1805 by Robert Garrard I, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is straight sided, 'Can' ...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Georgian Silver Teapot on Stand 1804 Tea Pot
Located in London, GB
An Antique George III solid Silver Teapot on Stand decorated with a delicate engraved design on the Teapot and on the Oval Tray below. The Teapo...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Antique Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens 1793 George III Serving Dishes
By Robert Sharp
Located in London, GB
A set of four Antique George III solid Silver Sauce Tureens in a Classic oval form and standing on a square base. Each Tureen has a pair of impressive handles and the fitted domed li...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Warwick Cruet, George I Period, Antique Sterling Silver, London 1726 Bamford
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1726 by Thomas Bamford I, this magnificent, George I, Antique Sterling Silver Warwick Cruet, comprises two oil bottles, two pepper pots and a sugar caster, all fitted to a scroll detailed frame which stands on four cast shell...
Category
1720s English George I Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, London 1766, Francis Crump
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1766 by Francis Crump, this handsome pair of George III, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, feature gadroon borders, acanthus detailed handles, and three fe...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Interest, a George II Silver Harvest Basket London 1759, by William Tuite
Located in Cornwall, GB
A very large George II silver swing handle harvest basket by William Tuite. Of pierced oval form, adorned with an immaculately cast rim decorated with scrolls, wheat sheaves and grapes surrounding four putti collecting the harvest. Each of the eight pierced sections are framed by cascading harvest bounty. The arched, swing handle decorated with matching floral, wheat and grape decoration, supported either side by a cast putti...
Category
1750s British George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Victorian Georgian Queen Sterling Silver Soup Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Georgian Queen sterling silver soup ladle. Made by John and Henry Lias in London in 1839. King-shaped handle has engraved armorial with sword-bearing lion rampant and motto...
Category
1830s English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Britannia Standard Silver Pepper Shaker
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique Georgian Britannia standard silver pepper Shaker; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collect...
Category
1710s British George I Antique Tableware
Materials
Britannia Standard Silver
Georgian Coconut Cup
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intriguing sterling silver cup features the shell of a coconut mounted into exquisite silver. A sublime example of elegant Georgian design, the cup features delicate scalloped edging as its singular motif. It is extraordinary to find such a beautiful example of this lost art, exhibiting a rare combination of classical beauty and exotic charm.
The use of rare and exotic materials such as the coconut became popular across Europe during the Middle Ages, when it was believed that these unique materials from distant lands possessed mystical powers. It was held that they could detect, and even deter, the effects of poison and as such were employed as drinking vessels, often mounted with ornate embellishments of silver. As more trade routes opened up during the 16th century, materials such as the coconut became more widely available, though still only afforded to the wealthy minority in Europe and England. And, while they eventually lost their appeal for their magical powers, coconuts proved an ideal material for cups and pots and retained their popularity as such. Very similar silver-mounted coconut cups...
Category
18th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
18th Century George III Sterling Silver Drum Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional antique 18th century English sterling silver drum mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets / condiments collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver mustard pot has a plain drum form with applied borders to the upper rim.
The body of this large antique Georgian silver mustard pot...
Category
1770s British George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat London, 1783
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1783, this George III, antique sterling silver sauce boat, features a bead border, an acanthus detailed handle, and stands on three hoof feet. The sauce boat ...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George II Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Sauce Boats, London 1751 David Mowden
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1751 by David Mowden, this handsome pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, feature shaped edges, flying C-scroll hand...
Category
1750s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rococo Antique Sterling Silver Pair of 'Eagle' Handle Sauce Boats, London, 1748
By John Pollock
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1748 by John Pollock, this striking pair of George II, antique sterling silver sauce boats, feature shaped borders, eagle head decorated handles, and engraved...
Category
1740s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Henry Chawner, 1791
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, large antique George III English sterling silver cream jug made by Henry Chawner, an addition to our Georgian silver teaware collection.
This fine antique George III sterling silver cream jug has an oval shaped form.
The surface of the incurved panelled body is plain and embellished with a bright cut engraved oval carotuche to either side, one side bears the contemporary engraved initials' and the other remains vacant.
The upper and lower rims are encompassed with applied reed decorated borders.
This fine Georgian silver cream jug is fitted with a plain scrolling handle ornamented with applied moulded decoration.
This impressive example of antique silverware was crafted by the renowned and collectable London silversmith Henry Chawner.
Condition
This antique silver cream jug...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Gravy Boat by John Langlands I & John Robertson I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver sauce boat made by John Langlands I & John Robertson I; an addition to our silver dining collection.
This exceptional antique George III sterling silver gravy boat has a plain oval rounded form onto three scrolling feet.
The surface of this antique gravy boat...
Category
1790s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Gilt Sideboard Dish
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian silver gilt sideboard dish
Made in London, 1817
Maker: William Pitts
Fully hallmarked.
Size: 20.3 x 17 x 1.8 cm
Weight: 174...
Category
1810s British Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Oval Meat Dish Serving Platter Tray, 1806
Located in London, GB
A superb Antique George III solid Silver Serving Platter. This impressive Platter has a classic Georgian oval design with a gadroon pattern border around the rim. The Platter has two...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1744, Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon by James Wilks
By James Wilks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Hanoverian pattern hash spoon; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional antique George II sterling silver spoon...
Category
1740s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Georgian Sterling Shell Ladle, Hallmarked, 5.5 T.O., circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English Georgian sterling silver shell ladle with monogrammed handle, 5.5 T.O., hallmark stamped en verso as photographed, circa 1930
Measures: 13.5" H x 3.5" W x 4.75" D...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Cream Jug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive large antique George II English sterling silver cream jug; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection.
This f...
Category
1740s Great Britain (UK) George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1730 Sterling Silver Waiter
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George II English sterling silver waiter; an addition to our Georgian dining collection.
This fine antique George II Engli...
Category
1730s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Casters
By Abraham Buteaux
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver casters; part of our silver teaware collection
These exc...
Category
1720s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Bachelors Teapot Sterling Silver by Joseph Preedy, London 1817
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine quality Bachelors teapot in solid Sterling Silver, beautifully hand chased and dating to the late Georgian period of George 111rd, 1817.
The teapot has a circular compressed form, supported by four small ball feet. It has a solid cast handle with a leaf scroll thumb rest and a push fit lid having an unusual cast finial...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Henry Chawner Brandy Pan
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine antique George III English sterling silver brandy pan made by Henry Chawner; an addition to our collection of Georgian silverware
Th...
Category
1810s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Bilston Battersea Enamel Muffineer or Sugar Shaker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique 18th century Bilston or Battersea enamel muffineer or sugar shaker.
A very rare form!
With a pierced, domed top, raised gold decoration, and cartouches of floral spr...
Category
18th Century British George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Enamel
Neoclassical George III Antique Sterling Silver Argyll from 1783
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, 1783 by John Wakelin & William Taylor, this handsome George III, Antique, sterling silver Argyll is plain...
Category
1780s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George II Sterling Silver Lemon Strainer 1756 Georgian
By William Bond
Located in London, GB
A classic George II Antique solid silver Strainer with a pair of impressive handles and a lovely pierced pattern on the base.
Made in 1756 by Willi...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Lemon Strainer
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English Britannia standard silver lemon strainer, an addition to our range of collectable, 1...
Category
1710s English George I Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Edward Wood Antique English Sterling Silver Trencher Salts 1728
By Edward Wood
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A very good pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver trencher salts, an addition to our collectable cruet and condiment silverware collection.
...
Category
1720s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Red Tole Peinte or Toleware Teapot with Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine georgian red tole paint or toleware teapot. This late 18th century piece is chinoiserie decorated throughout in gold and black on a red ground. A very rare form.
Height: circ...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Tin
Antique George II Georgian Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand, 1734 Tea Pot
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Antique George II Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand with burner. This round Georgian Teapot Kettle stand in a the legged stand - each leg feat...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique George II Georgian Silver Basting Spoon / Hash / Serving London c. 1745
Located in London, GB
A large Antique early Georgian George II sterling Silver Hash Spoon / Basting Spoon / Serving Spoon in a Classic plain Hanoverian pattern. The Spoon has a crest engraved on the back ...
Category
1740s English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Mahogany Cheese Caddy. Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany cheese caddy with scrolled ends and flanking carved medallions. Early 19th Century
Category
1830s English George IV Antique Tableware
An Extremely Rare Pair of Irish Georgian Cork Glass Company Carafes, Circa 1800
By Cork Glass Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An extremely rare & robust pair of Irish Georgian Cork Glass Company wine carafes.
Both of mallet form decorated with basal cut flutes & engraved swags rising to feathered triple ri...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Glass
George III Antique Sterling Silver 'Quart' Mug by John King in 1771
By John King
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1771 by John King, this large and impressive Antique, George III, sterling silver 'quart' mug has an acanthus scroll handle. It measures 7"(17cm) tall with a ...
Category
1770s English George III 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.
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