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A pair of French silver 19th C Candle sticks
A pair of French silver 19th C Candle sticks

A pair of French silver 19th C Candle sticks

Located in London, GB

Heavily decorated with flowers and foliage, each engraved with an initial. Removable original nozzels. Minerva mark for French silver

Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ottoman Man Wooden Tray
Ottoman Man Wooden Tray

Ottoman Man Wooden Tray

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

A Turquerie tray representing an ottoman man wooden tray that can be used to serve or as a decoration pieces.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Niels Refsgaard and Erik Reiff for Royal Copenhagen: "Noblesse" Coffee Service
Niels Refsgaard and Erik Reiff for Royal Copenhagen: "Noblesse" Coffee Service

Niels Refsgaard and Erik Reiff for Royal Copenhagen: "Noblesse" Coffee Service

Located in København, Copenhagen

Niels Refsgaard and Erik Reiff for Royal Copenhagen: "Noblesse" coffee service for four in porcelain. Dating 1980-1984. Second factory quality. In perfect condition. Marked. Cup...

Category

1980s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Kovsh
Large Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Kovsh

Large Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Kovsh

Located in London, GB

Large cloisonné enamel and silver kovsh Russian, 20th Century Height 20cm, width 25cm, depth 19cm A symbol of Russian culture, a kovsh is a traditional drinking vessel, often used ...

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20th Century Russian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb sterling silver gravy boat 8 1/4 L X 4 W X 5 H, weighing 18.5 troy ounces with underplate 10 L X 5 3/4 W, weighing 8.2 troy ounces in the pattern Francis I By Reed & Barton. I...

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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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....

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Victorian Set of Three Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Antique Victorian Set of Three Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

Antique Victorian Set of Three Sterling Silver Napkin Rings

By John Round & Son Ltd. 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive, unusual set of three antique Victorian English sterling silver napkin rings; an addition to our dining silverware collection. This fine set of antique Victorian sterling silver napkin rings consists of three napkin rings, each with a square form. Each side of these unusual napkin rings are embellished with bright cut engraved floral bud and trefoil motifs accented with circular pierced decoration. Condition These Victorian napkin rings...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Flamingo

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Flamingo

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a f...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

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

Silver Wheat by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pieces
Silver Wheat by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pieces

Silver Wheat by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pieces

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

SILVER WHEAT BY REED & BARTON sterling silver Flatware set - 40 Pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 8 7/8" 8 FORKS, 7 3/8" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 5/8" 8 TEASPOONS, 6 1/8" 8 CREAM SOUP SP...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 131 Pieces Dinner Rare
Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 131 Pieces Dinner Rare

Douvaine by Unger Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 131 Pieces Dinner Rare

By Unger

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Douvaine sterling pattern was said to be named after the small Resort City "Douvaine" in France at the Swiss Border. This figural Art Nouveau pattern features a stylized dolphin ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century French Wood Marquetry Tray with Bamboo Handles
Mid Century French Wood Marquetry Tray with Bamboo Handles

Mid Century French Wood Marquetry Tray with Bamboo Handles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French wood marquetry tray with bamboo handles makes for the perfect service item or wonderful addition to any coffee table Natural color variations throughout Rounded bamboo trim and curved half moon...

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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Lazy Susan taupe Leather Revolving Tray
Lazy Susan taupe Leather Revolving Tray

Lazy Susan taupe Leather Revolving Tray

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

The Lazy Susan tray is a revolving tray entirely crafted from brown calf leather. Practical and functional, it is ideal as a centerpiece for happy hours and parties with friends. Ava...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Leather

Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 Pieces Modern
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 Pieces Modern

Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 Pieces Modern

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in 1961. This discontinued pattern features clean, Modernisn inspired lines and is fea...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

American Victorian Green Silk Embroidered Table Runner
American Victorian Green Silk Embroidered Table Runner

American Victorian Green Silk Embroidered Table Runner

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian green silk table runner with embroidered design and gold velvet panels with fringe on ends Wear and shredding on sides

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold

Tulipe Tulip by Boulenger French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 135 pc
Tulipe Tulip by Boulenger French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 135 pc

Tulipe Tulip by Boulenger French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 135 pc

By Charles Boulenger

Located in Big Bend, WI

Tulipe is an exceptionally refined Art Nouveau pattern produced by Charles Boulenger & Cie. Featuring graceful flowing tulip blossoms, floral, and foliate motifs, this elegant design...

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Pair of Dansk Knives Modern Stainless Flatware Korea

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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

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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carrs of Sheffield Sterling Silver 12-Place Canteen (124 Pieces)
Carrs of Sheffield Sterling Silver 12-Place Canteen (124 Pieces)

Carrs of Sheffield Sterling Silver 12-Place Canteen (124 Pieces)

By Carrs of Sheffield 1

Located in London, GB

Carrs of Sheffield Sterling Silver 12-Place Canteen (124 Pieces) English, late 20th century Height: 16cm, width 49cm, depth 32.5cm This comprehensive canteen of sterling silver cutl...

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Late 20th Century British Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Indian Silver Tea Service by Grish Chunder Dutt, Circa 1895
Antique Indian Silver Tea Service by Grish Chunder Dutt, Circa 1895

Antique Indian Silver Tea Service by Grish Chunder Dutt, Circa 1895

By Grish Chunder Dutt

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Indian silver tea set/set consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Each piece of this service has a circular rounded form onto a circular foot. The surface of each piece is embellished with impressive chased bamboo stalk ornamentation, on a matte background. The teapot is fitted with a domed hinged cover ornamented with further bamboo stalk decoration and surmounted with the original, fine and impressive finial. The teapot and cream jug are fitted with silver handles realistically modelled in the form of bamboo stalks. The teapot has an exceptional spout ornamented with a continuation of foliate ornamentation. The antique sugar bowl and cream jug retain the original gilded interior. Condition This antique tea service...

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1890s Indian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces
Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces

Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces

By Seltmann Weiden

Located in Miami, FL

Offered are 82 pieces of the gold-plated rimmed porcelain "Annabell" pattern of Seltmann Weiden dinnerware. 18 Dinner Plates: 9.5" Diameter, 1" High 12 Butter Dishes: 2.325" Diame...

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Mid-20th Century German Beaux Arts Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Large Tumblers Murano Glass -6 pcs set
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Large Tumblers Murano Glass -6 pcs set

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Large Tumblers Murano Glass -6 pcs set

By Federico Peri, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

Stilla, the Latin word for a drop of water. Liquid, transparent, perfect. Federico Peri designed the Stilla Liquida glasses for Purho in spring 2024, tumblers with textured surface...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Edawrdian Butter Dish, Blue Floral Pattern, Scalloped Design, 1800s
Edawrdian Butter Dish, Blue Floral Pattern, Scalloped Design, 1800s

Edawrdian Butter Dish, Blue Floral Pattern, Scalloped Design, 1800s

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A beautifully decorative Edwardian butter dish, dating to the early 20th century, with an elaborate scalloped form, rich teal-green edging and delicate sprays of purple violets acros...

Category

1830s English Edwardian Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seaside

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Seaside

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring beach huts on a blue sky. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the seaside to any space. Intende...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection
Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Step into the charm of an English garden with our ceramic plates, hand-painted with the design of a butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining experience or as...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pink Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy
Pink Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy

Pink Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Discover the artistry of Italian craftsmanship with our Hand-Painted Ceramic Plates, featuring a magnificent shaded effect. Available in a range of elegant colors—green, pink, blue, ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Vintage White Ceramic Corn Dishes, Mid-Century Corn Holders
Set of 4 Vintage White Ceramic Corn Dishes, Mid-Century Corn Holders

Set of 4 Vintage White Ceramic Corn Dishes, Mid-Century Corn Holders

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A charming set of four vintage white ceramic corn-on-the-cob holders, each shaped like an ear of corn with finely molded kernels and husks. These sculptural dishes are both functional and delightfully nostalgic—perfect for elevating summer entertaining with a playful, Americana twist. Originally popularized in mid-20th-century American serveware, corn dishes...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Very rare jugendstil butterdose by Joseph Maria Olbrich for WMF
Very rare jugendstil butterdose by Joseph Maria Olbrich for WMF

Very rare jugendstil butterdose by Joseph Maria Olbrich for WMF

By Joseph Maria Olbrich, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Very rare jugendstil butterdose by Joseph Maria Olbrich for WMF -Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik. Very good original condition with original green colored blown glass, combination...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ménagère "Sillage" par Philippe Costard pour Chabanne
Ménagère "Sillage" par Philippe Costard pour Chabanne

Ménagère "Sillage" par Philippe Costard pour Chabanne

By Philippe Starck

Located in Rouen, FR

La ménagère "Sillage" signée Philippe Costard pour Chabanne est une œuvre de design à part entière. Composée de 30 couverts au total (11 fourchettes, 11 couteaux, 8 cuillères), elle ...

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1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner
Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner

Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket w Glass Liner

By Gorham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Gorham Mid Century Modern Silver Plated Hinged Lid Ice Bucket with Glass Liner. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 7.5" Diameter.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Russian Silver Gilt Egg Cups, Engraved Decoration, Circa 1890
Antique Russian Silver Gilt Egg Cups, Engraved Decoration, Circa 1890

Antique Russian Silver Gilt Egg Cups, Engraved Decoration, Circa 1890

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Russian silver gilt egg cups; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. These exceptional antique Russian silver egg...

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1890s Russian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Fire King Peach Lustre Custard Cups Set of Six
Mid-Century Fire King Peach Lustre Custard Cups Set of Six

Mid-Century Fire King Peach Lustre Custard Cups Set of Six

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Fire King Peach Lustre Custard Cups, Set of Six, Mid-Century Modern Fire King forever changed the way the American kitchen was understood. Beginning in the 1940s, Anchor Hocking intr...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Cohr 'Denmark' Silver Teaspoon, 1920 / 30s, 19 Teaspoons Aavailable
Cohr 'Denmark' Silver Teaspoon, 1920 / 30s, 19 Teaspoons Aavailable

Cohr 'Denmark' Silver Teaspoon, 1920 / 30s, 19 Teaspoons Aavailable

Located in København, Copenhagen

Cohr (Denmark) teaspoon, double rifle cutlery of three-tower silver. 1920 / 30s. 19 teaspoons are available. Measures: 12 cm. Stamped: CMC (Carl M. Cohr). In very good condition.

Category

1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 60 Pcs
Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 60 Pcs

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Lunch 60 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Burgundy by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8". 12 forks, 7 1/8". 12 salad forks, 6 1/2". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 hollow handle butter spreaders, 6 1/2". Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, not monogrammed. Set will be professionally polished to pristine condition and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Inspired by the French Renaissance, the burgundy sterling silver flatware...

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray
Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray

Large and Very Rare Silver-Inlaid Antique Judaica Tray

Located in London, GB

A large and very rare silver-inlaid antique Judaica tray Jerusalem, c.1900 Height 2.5cm, diameter 62cm This large and remarkable work is a copper and silver-inlaid antique Jewish tray, featuring meticulous and exceptional metalwork, and was made in Jerusalem around the turn of the twentieth century. It features a twelve-fold repeating pictorial decoration, which is set between two circles, that of the central ring in which a large menorah...

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Early 1900s Israeli Modern Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls
1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls

1932 René Lalique Set of 8 Nippon Knife Rests Glass Water Pearls

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 8 "Nippon" knife rests made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature on each piece. All pieces are in perfect condition. height : 2,5 cm dimensions : 9 cm...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain
Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain

Rosenthal Classic Rose, Vase and Butter Tray in Hand Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rosenthal Classic rose. Vase and butter tray in hand painted porcelain with romantic scenes and gold decoration. Mid-20th century. The vase measures: 20 x...

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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Massimo Iosa Ghini for Argenteria Merano Ogiva (Salt & Pepper) 1989 Design Milan
Massimo Iosa Ghini for Argenteria Merano Ogiva (Salt & Pepper) 1989 Design Milan

Massimo Iosa Ghini for Argenteria Merano Ogiva (Salt & Pepper) 1989 Design Milan

By Argenteria Merano, Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A sculptural silver-plated metal salt and pepper shaker set titled "Ogiva" designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Argenteria Merano. Produced for Design Gallery Milan in 1989. Maker's ma...

Category

1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Arabia Unika. Round plate with blue floral decoration. Ca. 1950s/60s
Arabia Unika. Round plate with blue floral decoration. Ca. 1950s/60s

Arabia Unika. Round plate with blue floral decoration. Ca. 1950s/60s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arabia Unika Decorative plate, ca. 1950/60s. Round plate in porcelain/faience with hand-painted blue decoration in organic floral and leaf motifs. Underglaze with pronounced crackle....

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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

French Baccarat Bicolor Opaline Glass Covered Sugar Bowl with Underplate
French Baccarat Bicolor Opaline Glass Covered Sugar Bowl with Underplate

French Baccarat Bicolor Opaline Glass Covered Sugar Bowl with Underplate

Located in London, GB

A charming and highly collectible mid-19th century French opaline glass covered sugar bowl with its matching presentation underplate, traditionally attributed to the revered crystal ...

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Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Tableware

Materials

Opaline Glass

Elkington & Co Antique Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot, London, 1912
Elkington & Co Antique Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot, London, 1912

Elkington & Co Antique Sterling Silver Owl Mustard Pot, London, 1912

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver owl mustard pot; an addition to our collectable silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver mustard pot has been realistically modelled in the form of an owl/owlet. This impressive antique silver owl mustard pot...

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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Shell with Handle by Albert Koehler
Art Nouveau Shell with Handle by Albert Koehler

Art Nouveau Shell with Handle by Albert Koehler

By AK & Cie

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass silvered with engraved thistle on the bottom made by Albert Koehler, circa 1900 in Vienna. Signed AK & Cie in the handle. Excellent restored.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica salad plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3573. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory ...

Category

1970s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Fürstenberg, Germany. Porcelain coffee service for twelve people.
Fürstenberg, Germany. Porcelain coffee service for twelve people.

Fürstenberg, Germany. Porcelain coffee service for twelve people.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Fürstenberg, Germany. Porcelain coffee service for twelve people. Romantic scenes and gold decoration. 1920s. Consisting of twelve coffee cups with sauc...

Category

1920s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Red Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950
Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Red Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950

Mathieu Matégot Mid-Century Modern Red Enameled Metal Plate, circa 1950

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Barcelona, ES

Enameled metal plate designed by Mathieu Matégot. Manufactured by Artimeta (Holland), circa 1950. Lacquered perforated metal, seem to be repainted many years ago. In good original c...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical White Porcelain Salt Dish
Neoclassical White Porcelain Salt Dish

Neoclassical White Porcelain Salt Dish

By Wallendorf

Located in New York, NY

Neoclassical white porcelain salt dish. A fine transitional Louis XVI Wallendorf white porcelain salt in perfect condition, Germany, circa 1780. Dimension: 4...

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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique and Vintage Tableware

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

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

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

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

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

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

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