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Art Deco Skyscraper Style Sterling Silver Carving Set signed Georg Jensen
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Sterling Silver Carving Set signed Georg Jensen

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Sterling Silver Carving Set signed Georg Jensen

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

This Art Deco carving set by renowned Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, crafted circa 1930, is a masterpiece of Skyscraper-style design. Comprising a precision-crafted knife and fork,...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Ceramic Bamboo Dinner Plates - Made in Italy
Set of 4 Ceramic Bamboo Dinner Plates - Made in Italy

Set of 4 Ceramic Bamboo Dinner Plates - Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring the beauty of nature to your table with our Set of 4 bamboo ceramic plates, made in Italy. Each plate showcases intricate hand painted bamboo detailing, combining artisanal cra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack
England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack

England Late 18th Century Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant silver sterling toast rack is a piece that can't miss in an organized home. The toast rack has an oval shape and it is an elegant and...

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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charles Frederick Hancock Victorian Sterling Silver Salt
Charles Frederick Hancock Victorian Sterling Silver Salt

Charles Frederick Hancock Victorian Sterling Silver Salt

By C. F. Hancock

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver salt made by Charles Frederick Hancock; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection. ...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pierre Cardin servizio da 6+6
Pierre Cardin servizio da 6+6

Pierre Cardin servizio da 6+6

$666Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pierre Cardin servizio da 6+6

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Lugo, IT

12 plates 6 dinner plates and 6 soup plates by Pierre Cardin. Craquele ceramic only in this set Good condition. Thank you

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1970s French Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope Plates, England, circa 1900
Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope Plates, England, circa 1900

Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope Plates, England, circa 1900

By Minton

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope plates, England, circa 1900. The Stanhope pattern features a fruit and floral border and center design with a blue and gold palette. There is a raised bas...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Jens Sigsgaard, Denmark, Coffee Service, Silver, 1930s
Jens Sigsgaard, Denmark, Coffee Service, Silver, 1930s

Jens Sigsgaard, Denmark, Coffee Service, Silver, 1930s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jens Sigsgaard, Denmark, coffee service, silver, 1930s. In perfect condition. Stamped. (.830) Measures: 22 cm. Weight: 1200 grams.

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Dessert Spoon, 24 Pieces in Stock
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Dessert Spoon, 24 Pieces in Stock

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Dessert Spoon, 24 Pieces in Stock

Located in København, Copenhagen

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. ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

René Lalique, France. "Honfleur" Art glass plate. 1960s/70s
René Lalique, France. "Honfleur" Art glass plate. 1960s/70s

René Lalique, France. "Honfleur" Art glass plate. 1960s/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

René Lalique (1860-1945), France. "Honfleur" Art glass plate. Model: Honfleur 1960/70s. Signed Lalique France. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 21.0 cm x H 2.0 cm.

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1960s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

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.

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Gustavsberg, Sweden. Set of six deep ‘Geranium’ earthenware plates.
Gustavsberg, Sweden. Set of six deep ‘Geranium’ earthenware plates.

Gustavsberg, Sweden. Set of six deep ‘Geranium’ earthenware plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gustavsberg, Sweden. A set of six deep ‘Geranium’ earthenware plates. Geranium motif on a cream coloured base. Dating: 1918 Marked. In excellent condition with minimal signs of use....

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1910s Swedish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, France. Large square bowl and sauce boat
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, France. Large square bowl and sauce boat

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, France. Large square bowl and sauce boat

Located in København, Copenhagen

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, France. Large square bowl and a sauce boat in hand-painted faience. Decorated with coat of arms. 1870s/1880s. In good condition, bowl with a long...

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1870s French Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

Small Fruit Bowl Mignon by Vetrerie di Empoli
Small Fruit Bowl Mignon by Vetrerie di Empoli

Small Fruit Bowl Mignon by Vetrerie di Empoli

By Vetrerie di Empoli

Located in New York, NY

This cup is part of the Dolce Vita collection, made up of finely-crafted glass pieces that are painted by hand in delicate pastel colors and then given a matte satin finish with pure...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

An English decorative papier mâché tray circa 1840
An English decorative papier mâché tray circa 1840

An English decorative papier mâché tray circa 1840

Located in Central England, GB

This most remarkable English papier mâché tray is in pristine condition with almost no losses or signs or wear, it has some light crazing to the lacquer. This most attractive Englis...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Sauce Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C
Antique Meissen Blue Onion Sauce Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C

Antique Meissen Blue Onion Sauce Bowl in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Late 19th C

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen blue onion sauce bowl in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th century. Measures: 22 x 14 x 8.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 3rd factory quality.

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Late 19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Salts
Antique Sterling Silver Salts

Antique Sterling Silver Salts

By Samuel Hayne & Dudley Cater

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English cast sterling silver gilt salts; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver salts have been realistically modelled in the form of a seated mermaid holding a large shell. These cast antique silver salts...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Branching Out: Olive Twig Napkin Rings, set of 6
Branching Out: Olive Twig Napkin Rings, set of 6

Branching Out: Olive Twig Napkin Rings, set of 6

Located in New York, NY

Bring a touch of timeless Provençal elegance to your table with these Olive Branch Twig Napkin Rings, handmade in Provence, France. Meticulously crafted with hand-worked metal and pa...

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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian silver plate napkin ring with horse and whip

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Set of 4 Blue Wicker Ceramic Dinner Plates Made in Italy
Set of 4 Blue Wicker Ceramic Dinner Plates Made in Italy

Set of 4 Blue Wicker Ceramic Dinner Plates Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

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-inspire...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Mid-Century French Majolica Lidded Pastry or Cheese Domes with Trays
Pair of Mid-Century French Majolica Lidded Pastry or Cheese Domes with Trays

Pair of Mid-Century French Majolica Lidded Pastry or Cheese Domes with Trays

Located in Dallas, TX

This rare matching pair of two-piece Majolica-style pastry or cheese domes was crafted in France circa 1960. Each barbotine ceramic set includes a circular platter with a ribbed edge...

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Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Faience, Majolica

San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 pieces
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 pieces

San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. SAN LORENZO (c. 1916) San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffa...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Brass Candelabra
English Brass Candelabra

English Brass Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

Rare pair of heavy old English brass candelabra, each with two candleholders. A sea-life design with intricate undulating pattern. The stem and base w...

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19th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern 40 Pcs
Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern 40 Pcs

Contrast by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Mid-Century Modern 40 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 - 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Palm Beaded Placemat Set of 4

Palm Beaded Placemat Set of 4

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

A special set of hand beaded palm placemats to make your table funky and unique.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Beads

21st Century Steel Thermal Champagne Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy
21st Century Steel Thermal Champagne Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy

21st Century Steel Thermal Champagne Bucket with Leather Cover Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A cylindrical body that delicately flares to a wide top well finished by two round handles. The steel wine cooler with leather sleeve comes also in a generous size ideal for champ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Silver toothpick holder w/ chalice & placed on an engraved base w/ three feet
Silver toothpick holder w/ chalice & placed on an engraved base w/ three feet

Silver toothpick holder w/ chalice & placed on an engraved base w/ three feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice and resting on an engraved base with three feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 51.51 grams. Dim...

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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Fineley Engraved Victorian Tazza
Fineley Engraved Victorian Tazza

Fineley Engraved Victorian Tazza

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A finely engraved tazza with reeds and rushes.

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1880s Antique Tableware

Materials

Cut Glass

Fine Pair of George III Grand Tour Influenced Silver-Gilt Salts by William
Fine Pair of George III Grand Tour Influenced Silver-Gilt Salts by William

Fine Pair of George III Grand Tour Influenced Silver-Gilt Salts by William

By William Fountain

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Fine Pair of Twin Handled George III Grand Tour Influenced Silver-Gilt Salts of Bath Form by William Fountain, London 1808. Each lined in gilt and finely tooled with leaf clasp ...

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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, Six Antique Plates in Hand-Painted Faience
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, Six Antique Plates in Hand-Painted Faience

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, Six Antique Plates in Hand-Painted Faience

Located in København, Copenhagen

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. Six antique plates in hand-painted faience. 1870s / 80s. Measure: Diameter: 23.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

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1870s French Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design
Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design

Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design

By Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This vintage ice bucket by Arnolfo di Cambio embodies Italian elegance, crafted in thick crystal with a metal handle and rim that exude sophistication. The structured design reflects...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Else Marie by O Mogensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand-Wrought 36 Pcs
Else Marie by O Mogensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand-Wrought 36 Pcs

Else Marie by O Mogensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hand-Wrought 36 Pcs

By Orla Vagn Mogensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

Else Marie by Orla Vagn Mogensen Danish sterling silver flatware set of 36 pieces. Renowned silversmith Orla Vagn Mogensen was a silversmith in Denmark (Copenhagen) from 1949-1975....

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Savannah by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 65 Piece
Savannah by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 65 Piece

Savannah by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 65 Piece

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Savannah by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 65 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 3/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 place ...

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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Painted Ikat Iron Tray - Red Flames
Hand-Painted Ikat Iron Tray - Red Flames

Hand-Painted Ikat Iron Tray - Red Flames

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring artistic flair to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a striking Ikat design. Perfect for adding color and character to coffee tables, shelves, or wall displa...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Tableware

Materials

Iron

London Mid-18th Century Pair of Regency Silver Sugar Nips
London Mid-18th Century Pair of Regency Silver Sugar Nips

London Mid-18th Century Pair of Regency Silver Sugar Nips

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant pair of antique silver nips is composed by two pieces, one is cast with shells and the other one with a little shovel shape. Fully silver London marker. With certifi...

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Mid-18th Century English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1900s Russian Silver Posy Holder
1900s Russian Silver Posy Holder

1900s Russian Silver Posy Holder

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Russian silver posy holder has a knopped, conical shaped form onto three legs. The surface of the holder has a frosted finish and is embellished with impressive engraved floral designs to the cylindrical portion. The upper portion of the body is further ornamented with two applied bands of bead ornamentation. This impressive Russian posy holder is supported by three hinged legs, each embellished with interlacing scrolling, paralleling engraved decoration. The feet conjoin once closed to form a ball motif, emanating the knopped terminal to the body. This antique posey holder...

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Early 1900s Russian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Silverware For 12
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Silverware For 12

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Parallel Silverware For 12

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A Georg Jensen sterling silver art deco flatware service in the Parallel pattern (#25), designed in 1931 by Oscar Gundlach-Petersen. The set consists of twelve five-piece place setti...

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1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meissen, Blue Onion Sauce Boat in Porcelain, circa 1900
Meissen, Blue Onion Sauce Boat in Porcelain, circa 1900

Meissen, Blue Onion Sauce Boat in Porcelain, circa 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, blue onion sauce boat in porcelain. Approx. 1900. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: L 22,0 x D 13,5 x H 8,0 cm.

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Early 1900s German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Incredible sterling silver set of stacking beakers & shot glasses from 1861 & 71
Incredible sterling silver set of stacking beakers & shot glasses from 1861 & 71

Incredible sterling silver set of stacking beakers & shot glasses from 1861 & 71

By C. F. Hancock, John Samuel Hunt

Located in London, London

An interesting set of 6 stacking beakers and 6 shot glasses, presented in the original leather carrying case, with a leather spacer allowing the smaller shot glasses to stack inside ...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Belle Epoch Silver Plate Surtout De Table
Belle Epoch Silver Plate Surtout De Table

Belle Epoch Silver Plate Surtout De Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful three-piece pierced and mirrored centrepiece.

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Early 1900s English Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Scandinavian designer. Twelve-person dinner service in hammered brass.
Scandinavian designer. Twelve-person dinner service in hammered brass.

Scandinavian designer. Twelve-person dinner service in hammered brass.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Scandinavian designer. Twelve-person dinner service consisting of twelve dinner knives and twelve dinner forks in handcrafted hammered brass. High-quality craftsmanship. Approximate...

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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian 1790s Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles
Antique Georgian 1790s Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles

Antique Georgian 1790s Sterling Silver Sauce Tureens with Ladles

By Robert Sharp

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III English sterling silver sauce tureens with ladles; an addition to our Georgian silverware collection These exceptional antique George III sterling silver sauce tureens have a plain oval shaped form onto a plain oval spreading pedestal foot to a collet rim. The body of each tureen is encompassed with an applied girdle above a contemporary bright cut engraved coat of arms displaying an escutcheon party per pale of a cross engrailed and a lion rampant, encompassed with fabric swaps and suspended tassels. The rim of each antique tureen is encompassed with an applied gadroon decorated border. These impressive sterling silver Georgian tureens retain the original hallmarked push fit covers, surmounted with an impressive reed decorated handle enveloped with chased decorated leaf designs to the terminals. The surface of each cover is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting an armoured knight armed mounted on a horse salient holding in his dexter hand a sword above his head. Each tureen is fitted with two loop handles embellished with a chased decorated leaf design to the lower portion. These sauce tureens are presented with Fine and impressive associated London made, antique sterling silver sauce ladles crafted in the Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd in 1939. These magnificent antique sauce tureens...

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1790s George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

2 Wine Coolers, Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil,  Liberty, Year: 1900, Germany
2 Wine Coolers, Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil,  Liberty, Year: 1900, Germany

2 Wine Coolers, Style: Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Liberty, Year: 1900, Germany

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Wine Cooler WMF Style: Art Nouveau year: 1900 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums We have specialized in the sale of Art D...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

29 Piece Set of Pottery Tableware Designed by Jonathan Adler, Brazilia Pattern
29 Piece Set of Pottery Tableware Designed by Jonathan Adler, Brazilia Pattern

29 Piece Set of Pottery Tableware Designed by Jonathan Adler, Brazilia Pattern

By Jonathan Adler

Located in Doraville, GA

29 Piece set of pottery stoneware with a white ceramic overglaze designed by Jonathan Adler. The pattern is called "Brazilia", which was part of Adler's "Pot à Porter" line, the line was hand made in...

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1990s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Christofle, France. Set of five dinner spoons in plated silver.
Christofle, France. Set of five dinner spoons in plated silver.

Christofle, France. Set of five dinner spoons in plated silver.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Christofle, France. A set of five dinner spoons in plated silver. Classic design with floral motifs. Approximately from the 1900s. Marked. In excellent condition with signs of use. W...

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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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.