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Tableware For Sale
Early English by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 56 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
James Robinson
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 wa...
Category
20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Crystal Pitcher with Handle from the Turn of the Centuries
Located in Opole, PL
English Crystal Pitcher with Handle from the Turn of the Centuries
A small English pitcher with a lid and a silver-plated handle, made of crystal glass, dated to the turn of the 19t...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal
$303 Sale Price
20% Off
Congress Style Gilt Crystal Coupe Champagne Glasses by Saint-Louis, Set of 4
By Saint Louis
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4, antique, mouth-blown, coupe champagne glasses, cut and etched, with an intricate gold motif of ribbon, floral garlands, and lion face...
Category
Early 20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Crystal
$1,088 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pen Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Geneve, CH
Pen Pino Boxes by Antrei Hartikainen
Materials: Oak, Natural Oil Wax
Dimensions: W 18 / 14, D 9, H 5 / 7cm
A set of three vertical and two horizontal stacking boxes constructed of v...
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Tableware
Materials
Oak
$195 / item
Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Blue and Matt Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - Blue, matt fuchsia
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: soft resin
Dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Materials
Resin
Antique Peugeot Frères Pepper Grinder Silver Plated
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Pepper Mill Ginder signed Peugeot Frères
Personal initials engraved at center panel.
4.5 h x 2 diameter
Preowned original vintage
Tested an...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Petite Mexican Brass & Alpaca Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Dirilyte
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of petite Mexican brass & alpaca salt and pepper shakers, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition with removable lids; the tray measures 3.5"W x 2"D and the shakers ar...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Bronze
$220 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Moderne Danish Enamel and Sterling Salt and Pepper Sets by Meka
By Meka Reklamegaver
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant mid 20th century moderne sterling silver and black enamel salt and pepper sets by Danish designer Meka. There are 5 sets each has a pepper shaker, a salt bowl and a matching spoon.
The bottom of one of the peppers is missing. You could replace with cork.
Spoons are 2.35” long by .60” wide
Peppers 2” T x 1” diameter.
Salts 1.90” diameter x 1” tall
Marked Meka Denmark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$450 Sale Price
25% Off
Try-Tray Large Rectangular Tray in Silver, Matt Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try-Tray rectangular - silver, matt turquoise
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Silver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Materials
Resin
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tea caddy has an octagonal panelled form.
The surface of this fine silver tea caddy box is plain and unembellished.
This antique sterling silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked domed hinged cover surmounted with the original cast sterling silver scroll decorated loop handle/finial.
The anterior edge of the cover features a plain rounded thumbpiece.
This exceptional example of Victorian silverware retains the original gilded interior.
This impressive box was crafted by the renowned London silversmith Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd.
Condition
This antique silver tea...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Try-Tray Large Round Tray in Clear Fuchsia Pink and Bronze by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray round - Clear fuchsia pink and bronze
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional Info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Materials
Resin
Esteri Tomula, Spice Pot 'Pepper', Arabia
By Arabia, Esteri Tomula
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:
We have on offer this pepper spice pot. At first glance, I was fascinated by the cuteness of these spice pots of this serie, but when I looked closely the desig...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$47 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Vinegar and Oil Cut Class Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco vinegar and oil cut class around 1920s
Original condition.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Cut Glass
20th Century French Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite early 20th-century painted sheet metal tray is a beautiful example of vintage decorative artistry. Featuring a delicately hand-painted floral design, the centerpiece s...
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Sheet Metal
Try-Tray Medium Square Tray in Clear Fumè, Matt Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray square - Clear fumè, matt fuchsia
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
Gabon by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 73 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. The ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Codan #1 Mexican Sterling Silver Flatware Set 10 Service 51 Pieces Arts & Crafts
By Codan
Located in Big Bend, WI
Codan Mexican sterling silver dinner flatware set with subtle hand hammered finish, 51 pieces total (including 10 dinner knives by Allan Adler). This set includes:
10 Dinner size ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden, Relief Pot
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Relief pot with handle in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
Measures: 20.5 ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
$192 Sale Price
20% Off
Knots of Elegance: Set of 6 Handwoven Rattan Placemats
Located in New York, NY
A set of six expertly handcrafted rattan placemats by Creel and Gow, featuring an elegant knotted design that adds texture and charm to any table setting. Made in Cambodia and measur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cambodian Tableware
Materials
Rattan
Set of 6 Georg Jensen USA Danish Modern Enamel Demitasse Spoons
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Danish Modern gilt sterling silver and enamel demitasse spoons. Made by Egon Lauridsen in Copenhagen, ca 1960. Each: Tapering stem with trefoil terminal. Fluted enamel doubl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
19th Century Copper Pot With Lid
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.
Category
1880s English Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper
Claudio La Viola for Ginori Art Deco Coffee Service c1990s
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1990s, by Claudio La Viola for Ginori, Italy. A sublime blend of classic, modern and Art Deco this coffee set from the renowned Italian porcelain firm Ginori, is perfect for any décor. Excellent condition.
Hallmarks: Richard Ginori Manifattura Di Doccia Florence Italy and signature CLV for Claudio La Viola
This set consists of:
1 coffee pot
1 creamer
1 sugar bowl
12 cups
12 saucers or cookie plates...
Category
1990s Italian Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Five Royal Copenhagen Frijsenborg Lunch Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five Royal Copenhagen Frijsenborg lunch plates in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold edge. 1950s.
Diameter: 20 cm.
In excellen...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$224 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Ten Antique French Green Raised Gold Wine Glasses, circa 1890
By Saint Louis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking set of 10 antique wine goblets with a hollow trumpet based and gorgeous raised tooled gilding on a dark green ground. Unique and in qui...
Category
1890s French Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Gold
$1,430 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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
Faux Tortoise Lucite and Chrome Serving Tray, Italy 1970s
By iGuzzini
Located in Milan, IT
Faux tortoise lucite serving tray in a chrome frame. Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware
Materials
Chrome
Neoclassical pair of George III period sterling silver pepper pots - London 1792
By Charles Chesterman II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1792 by Charles Chesterman, this handsome pair of George III, Antique, Sterling Silver Pepper Pots, have a classic shape and stand on pedestal bases with reed...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Staffordshire ceramic luster ware footed sugar bowl and creamer, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Staffordshire silver luster footed open sugar bowl and creamer.
Staffordshire, England, circa 1830.
Dimensions: 6” W x 3” H (bowl)
5-1/2” L x 4-1/4” W x 4-1/2” H (pitcher)
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Luster
Art Deco Cookies Bowl with Glass Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco cookies bowl with glass vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Dessert Spoon, 24 Pieces in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata dessert spoon in stainless steel and cream-colored plastic, 1960s-1970s. 24 pcs in stock.
Measures: Length 17.2 cm.
In very good condition.
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$19 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
One of Durgin's most popular and beautiful patterns is '"Chrysanthemum". The design is of leaves and chrysanthemum buds and blooms on the front. The back displays 2 chrysanthemums in...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Noailles by Puiforcat French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 231 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Noailles by Puiforcat French sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 231 pieces. This set includes:
36 dinner size knives, pistol grip, 10 1/4",
36 dinner size forks, 8",
18 sa...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
A set of port glasses, etched and engraved, Lobmeyr C1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A set of six port or sherry glasses, brilliantly engraved with Birds & Branches pattern, after 18th century examples.
In the late 18th century, Lobmeyr played a significant role in ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Cauldon set of 6 luncheon plates in H8413 pattern, 1904-1915
By Cauldon
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Up for your consideration is the set of 6 luncheon plates made by Cauldon for Higgins & Seiter, New York. The plates are " in diameter and are in very good antique condition with mi...
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats in Matt Purple and Red by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - Matt purple and red
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: soft resin
Dimens...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Materials
Resin
44 Piece Steuben Armorial Crest Crystal Service for, Antique, circa 1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare find of fine blown antique crystal service from one of Corning New York's storied firms, Steuben. Featuring a square base and a copper wheel engraved crest similar to the Gild...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
$2,100 Sale Price / set
40% Off
1950 Wolfers - Orangeade Set Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver And Ivory
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Orangeade Set Hollywood Regency made sterling silver and ivory by Wolfers.
All pieces are signed, stamped and numbered.
Set in perfect condition.
Set including :
- 1 tray of 40 cm ...
Category
1950s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Turquerie Ottoman Jewel small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman jewel small tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$39 / item
Georgian Plain by Birks Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 81 pc Canada
By Henry Birks
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Georgian Plain by Birks (Canada) dinner size sterling silver Flatware set - 81 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
8 Lunche...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s.
Very good condition.
Goat: 7cm
Flamingo: 7cm
Penguin: 4cm
Frog: 1,5cm
Dalphin: 6cm
Deer: 7cm
Bear: 9cm
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Jade Petite Saucer Plate Set of Two
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Chinese Carved pair of Jade Plates
very small saucer set of 2
2 diameter x .38 H
Original vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Jade
Vintage Placemats and Napkin Holders in Capiz Pearl Shell Set for 4
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of placemats and napkin holders feature capiz, abalone, pearl shell designs with overlapping shell pattern covering rectangular placemats. Both placemats and napkin rings...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Tableware
Materials
Pearlware, Cork, Shell
Vintage Danish Eton Cutlery by Henning Nørgaard for Raadvad, 1960s, Set of 79
By Raadvad
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Eton Cutlery by Henning Nørgaard for Raadvad, 1960s
79 part set of Danish modern cutlery in rosewood and stainless steel.
This set c...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$787 Sale Price / set
63% Off
Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Step into the charm of an English garden with our porcelain plates, adorned with delicate hand-appliqué design of a butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining ...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Italian Silver Oval Baroque Tray, Completely Engraved by Hand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Baroque oval silver tray. Made in Milan, Italy in the mid-19th century.
Completely hand engraved with scrolls and central flowers. The swirls and flo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
$3,117 Sale Price
46% Off
Try-Tray Large Square Tray in Blue, Clear Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray square - Blue, clear fuchsia
Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Additional info:
Material: Hard resin
Colours: Blue, cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Materials
Resin
Assortment of 5 Vintage Salt Pepper Mills Grinder Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Assortment of 5 vintage salt pepper mills grinder Dansk Denmark Jens Quistgaard
1 Mill made in England. Not certain who designed this one.
The ot...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 154 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
One of Durgin's most popular and beautiful patterns is '"Chrysanthemum". The design is of leaves and chrysanthemum buds and blooms on the front. The back displays 2 chrysanthemums in...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 4 Blue Wicker Ceramic Dessert Plates Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Enhance your table setting with the charming Handpainted Ceramic Wicker Plates, skillfully crafted and beautifully painted by artisans in Italy. Featuring an intricate wicker-inspired design, these ceramic plates effortlessly combine rustic elegance with refined craftsmanship, perfect for adding warmth and sophistication to any dining occasion.
Ideal for both casual meals and special gatherings, these versatile plates bring a delightful artisanal touch to your tabletop, creating an inviting atmosphere. The durable ceramic construction ensures lasting quality, while the unique handpainted patterns provide each plate with its own distinctive character.
Celebrate traditional Italian craftsmanship with these timeless ceramic wicker plates, a delightful addition to any home.
Please note: Each plate is handcrafted and hand-painted; subtle variations and slight imperfections highlight their artisanal charm and uniqueness.
Made in Italy
Ø 21cm
100% Ceramic
Set of 4 Blue Dessert Plates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant set of knife rests, from Belgium, made in the mid-19th century.
Pieces of timeless design for a distinctive dining set.
With cer...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Minimalist Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal
$255 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Antique English Sixteen-Piece Dessert Service by Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This splendid antique dessert service is impressive both for its beautiful design and its prestigious maker, Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, which was appointed the official royal porcelain manufacturer to Queen Victoria of England...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
100 Piece Hammered Silverware Service
Located in NYC, NY
Canteen of cutlery in partially hammered silver plated
metal composed of 100 pieces:
One punch ladle.
12 large spoons.
12 large forks.
12 large knives.
Nine dessert spoons.
12 desert forks...
Category
1950s French Vintage Tableware
Black Forest Carved Wooden Standing Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century Swiss work of art.
This small and hand-carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in early 20th century, Switzerland. Anyone who i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Tableware
Materials
Glass, Wood
Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970
Located in Paris, FR
Large Chinese porcelain dinner service, circa 1950/1970, decorated with scenes of domestic life.
It has been used very little and is in perfect condition.
It consists of:
12 dinner plates, 12 soup plates, 12 dessert plates, 12 smaller plates, 12 bread plates, 6 presentation plates
2 vegetable dishes with lids, 1 soup tureen with lid, 1 salad bowl, 2 sauce boats, 1 butter dish, 4 ramekins
8 egg cups, 1 large round shallow dish, 1 large oval dish, 1 smaller oval dish, 12 coffee cups with saucers
11 teacups with saucers, 1 teapot, 1 coffee pot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 milk jug.
Each piece is in perfect condition and bears the Qianlong Nian Zhi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Antique English Hand Painted Fish Plates, Custom Order Great Shell Detail
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Quality and Detail throughout this set of 10 plates which were made at the re known Gilded Age English Porcelain firm of Coalport. They were custom ordered through the New York Retai...
Category
1910s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Dinner Plate
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 unique and special collection create...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Arcoroc, France. Set of nine octagonal plates in black glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arcoroc, France
A set of nine octagonal plates in black porcelain.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter 18.2 cm.
Category
1970s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
$320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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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