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Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic". Two ovenproof dishes with handles. 1960s/1970s.
Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic". Two ovenproof dishes with handles. 1960s/1970s.

Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic". Two ovenproof dishes with handles. 1960s/1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic". Two ovenproof dishes with handles. 1960s/1970s. Marked. Perfect condition. Large: Length 24.0 cm x Width 16.0 cm x Height 5.0 cm. Small: Length 15.0 cm x Wid...

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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

New Modern Small Tray in White and Black, creator Matteo Cibic
New Modern Small Tray in White and Black, creator Matteo Cibic

New Modern Small Tray in White and Black, creator Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Milan, IT

Small tray/plate in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia Marble. Size: 22.5 x 15 x 2 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Carlo, Homage Collection by the Italian designer Matteo...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Large Couroc Style Acrylic Modernist Salad Servers
Large Couroc Style Acrylic Modernist Salad Servers

Large Couroc Style Acrylic Modernist Salad Servers

By The Couroc Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

Large scale black plastic or acrylic modernist salad servers. Recently acquired as part of large collection.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Vintage Set of Eight Pewter Jefferson Cups, Colonial Revival, 1980s
Vintage Set of Eight Pewter Jefferson Cups, Colonial Revival, 1980s

Vintage Set of Eight Pewter Jefferson Cups, Colonial Revival, 1980s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A complete set of eight vintage pewter cups in the distinctive Jefferson cup tradition, defined by low rounded bodies, gently flared walls, clean rims and a practical nesting form. T...

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1980s Unknown Colonial Revival Vintage Tableware

Materials

Pewter

New Modern Dish in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
New Modern Dish in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

New Modern Dish in White Michelangelo Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

By Ivan Colominas

Located in Milan, IT

Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Vallauris, France, Coffee Pot, Lidded Bowl and a Coffee Mug
Vallauris, France, Coffee Pot, Lidded Bowl and a Coffee Mug

Vallauris, France, Coffee Pot, Lidded Bowl and a Coffee Mug

Located in København, Copenhagen

Vallauris, France, coffee pot, lidded bowl and a coffee mug. Luster glaze. 1960/70s. In good condition with an insignificant small chip on the spout. Marked. Coffee pot measures:...

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1960s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Stephen Smith Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Gilt Goblets
Stephen Smith Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Gilt Goblets

Stephen Smith Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Gilt Goblets

By Stephen Smith

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver gilt goblets have a bell shaped form supported by a plain knopped pedestal to a circular spreading foot. The surface of these Victorian goblets are embellished with chased bands...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pyramid by Lutz & Weiss German 800 Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 58 Pc Deco
Pyramid by Lutz & Weiss German 800 Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 58 Pc Deco

Pyramid by Lutz & Weiss German 800 Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 58 Pc Deco

By Lutz & Weiss

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fabulous Art Deco pyramid by Lutz & Weiss, made in Pforzheim, Germany, German 800 silver flatware set of 58 pieces. This set includes: Six dinner size knives, 10 1/4". Six dinner si...

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20th Century German Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Arabia, Finland, Two Cups in Porcelain with Motifs from "Moomin"
Arabia, Finland, Two Cups in Porcelain with Motifs from "Moomin"

Arabia, Finland, Two Cups in Porcelain with Motifs from "Moomin"

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arabia, Finland. Two cups in porcelain with motifs from "Moomin", late 20th century. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 8.5 x 8 cm.

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon
Georgian Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon

Georgian Sterling Silver Old English Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon

By Charles Hougham

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian sterling silver old English pattern gravy straining spoon; an addition to our collectable flatware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver straining spoon...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Meissen Porcelain Mug Richard Wagner Bayreuth Special Edition Hotel Fantasie
Meissen Porcelain Mug Richard Wagner Bayreuth Special Edition Hotel Fantasie

Meissen Porcelain Mug Richard Wagner Bayreuth Special Edition Hotel Fantasie

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Epfach, DE

A special edition porcelain mug and saucer, produced in collaboration between the Meissen manufactory and art dealer Brigitte Martini, commemorating Richard Wagner's first Bayreuth r...

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2010s German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Beaded Asprey English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 124 Pcs Dinner Luxury
Beaded Asprey English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 124 Pcs Dinner Luxury

Beaded Asprey English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 124 Pcs Dinner Luxury

Located in Big Bend, WI

Asprey, founded in 1781 by William Asprey, was originally based in Mitcham, Surrey until the company moved into its current New Bond Street premises. From its central London location...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design
Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design

Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 24 Euclid Tableware Pieces by Eter Design Unique Pieces. Dimensions: Dinner plate L: Ø 33 x H 1,5 cm. Dinner plate M: Ø 26 x H 1,5 cm. Dessert plate: Ø 19.8 x H 1,5 cm. Bread & butter plate: Ø 14.5 cm x H 1 cm. Cereal bowl: Ø 19.8 x H 8,5 cm. Cereal plate: Ø 14.5 x H 1 cm. Soup plate: Ø 25.5 x H 6 cm. Serving bowl M: Ø 28.2 x H 9 cm. Serving bowl L: Ø 39.5 x H 11 cm. Casserole: Ø 22.2 x H 3.5 cm. Espresso cup: Ø 10 cm x H 5,5 cm. Espresso plate: Ø 14.5 cm x H 1 cm. Mug: Ø 9 cm x H 9 cm. Water cup...

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2010s American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Clay

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver-plated knife rests from the Gallia collection by Christofle, featuring six different animal designs, each reproduced twice, and presented in the...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

H. G. Murphy - Stylish art deco set of 6 sterling silver napkin rings - 1929
H. G. Murphy - Stylish art deco set of 6 sterling silver napkin rings - 1929

H. G. Murphy - Stylish art deco set of 6 sterling silver napkin rings - 1929

By Henry George Murphy

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1929 by H. G. Murphy, this stylish set of 6 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are all of differing designs, and are presented in their original box. Each napkin r...

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1920s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Tableware

Materials

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Pitcher in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé
Pitcher in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé

Pitcher in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé

Located in København, Copenhagen

Pitcher in faience with motifs of flowers and insects. Style of Emile Gallé. 1870s. Marked. In good condition with small insignificant chips on the spout. See photo. Dimensions: H 17...

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1870s Unknown Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

French Mid-Century Brass Rope Trivet
French Mid-Century Brass Rope Trivet

French Mid-Century Brass Rope Trivet

Located in Stockholm, SE

This elegant and lovely French brass trivet features a beautifully sculpted rope motif, intertwined in a fluid, symmetrical design. The piece is cast in solid brass with a warm, aged...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Georg Jensen Scroll Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Set 113 114, 1927
Georg Jensen Scroll Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Set 113 114, 1927

Georg Jensen Scroll Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Set 113 114, 1927

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A two-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver serving set in the Scroll pattern, item nos. 113/114, designed by Johan Rohde (design no. 22) in 1927. This is a substantial set—comparable i...

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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Sterling Silver Pepper Pot by Hester Bateman, London 1784
George III Sterling Silver Pepper Pot by Hester Bateman, London 1784

George III Sterling Silver Pepper Pot by Hester Bateman, London 1784

By Hester Bateman

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1784 by Hester Bateman, this antique George III sterling silver pepper pot is of a vase-shaped form. The vessel features a plain, polished body with a beaded ...

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1780s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 pcs Rare
Queen Anne by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 pcs Rare

Queen Anne by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 pcs Rare

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceedingly rare Queen Anne by Tuttle sterling silver Flatware set, 83 pieces total. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 7/8" (one knife is similar pattern Rattail Antique by R&B - 9") ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Saint St. Cloud by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Fish Service Set 26 Pieces
Saint St. Cloud by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Fish Service Set 26 Pieces

Saint St. Cloud by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Fish Service Set 26 Pieces

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Evidence and the intricacy of this pattern suggests that famous Antoine Heller designed St. Cloud (some say it was designed by Walter Wilkinson, but we believe Heller designed this e...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. Cutting board in stoneware. The Picknick series.
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. Cutting board in stoneware. The Picknick series.

Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. Cutting board in stoneware. The Picknick series.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Marianne Westman for Rörstrand, Sweden. Cutting board in stoneware from the Picknick series, hand-decorated with motifs of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in vibrant colors and a graph...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Reyes Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 7pc Mid-Century Modern (#4736)
Reyes Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 7pc Mid-Century Modern (#4736)

Reyes Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 7pc Mid-Century Modern (#4736)

Located in Big Bend, WI

Amazing Mexican sterling silver massive 7-piece tea set attributed to J. Lopez Reyes (marks vary - one piece is marked with hallmark for J. Lopez Reyes). This set includes: 1 - Kett...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A set of 24 George III silver dinner plates by Henry Nutting 1810
A set of 24 George III silver dinner plates by Henry Nutting 1810

A set of 24 George III silver dinner plates by Henry Nutting 1810

By Henry Nutting

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A set of 24 George III silver dinner plates by Henry Nutting 1810, each of circular form with a gadrooned edge, the rim engraved with the heraldic arms of Denison, fully marked and incised with inventory numbers, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 47 and 48. Marks for London, 1810. Footnotes: The arms appear to be those of William Joseph Denison, Esq. of Denbies Co Surrey, (b1770), High Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1808 and Member of Parliament for Surrey from...

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19th Century British George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Three Bing & Grøndahl Empire plates in porcelain. 1920s.
Three Bing & Grøndahl Empire plates in porcelain. 1920s.

Three Bing & Grøndahl Empire plates in porcelain. 1920s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl. Three Empire plates in porcelain, two deep and a dinner plate. 1920s. The dinner plate measures 24.0 cm. x H 3.5 In excellent condition. Marked. The large deep plate...

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1920s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Gold and Mother of Pearl Handled Butter Knife
Victorian Gold and Mother of Pearl Handled Butter Knife

Victorian Gold and Mother of Pearl Handled Butter Knife

By George Unite & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English 9-carat yellow gold and mother of pearl handled butter knife, boxed, an addition to our diverse flatware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian 9-karat gold butter knife has a sabre style knife blade, with a broad incurved shaped form. The anterior face of the concave curved blade is ornamented with a segmented panel of impressive bright cut engraved foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background. The reverse surface of the blade is plain, apart from the feature hallmarks. This antique knife retains the original, fine and impressive carved mother of pearl handle...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold

Satsuma, Imperial Japan. Miniature teapot in earthenware. Approx. 1870s
Satsuma, Imperial Japan. Miniature teapot in earthenware. Approx. 1870s

Satsuma, Imperial Japan. Miniature teapot in earthenware. Approx. 1870s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Satsuma, Imperial Japan. Miniature teapot in ear...

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1870s Japanese Antique Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Majolica Asparagus Plates Wicker Style Set of 4 Manufactured by Orchies France
Majolica Asparagus Plates Wicker Style Set of 4 Manufactured by Orchies France

Majolica Asparagus Plates Wicker Style Set of 4 Manufactured by Orchies France

By Orchies

Located in Paris, FR

This 19th-century Majolica asparagus hand-painted plate was made in France. Asparagus plate in barbotine - slip decorated with colored asparagus in the middle part, wicker style text...

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19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Majolica

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

Set 12 Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings / Serviette Holders Boxed 1980
Set 12 Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings / Serviette Holders Boxed 1980

Set 12 Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings / Serviette Holders Boxed 1980

Located in London, GB

A Set of 12 elegant Sterling Silver Napkin Rings. Each Napkin Ring is understated plain polished Silver with a feature Hallmark on the one side. This Set of Napkin Rings is presented...

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20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

“Accademia” Coffee maker by Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina, 1980s
“Accademia” Coffee maker by Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina, 1980s

“Accademia” Coffee maker by Ettore Sottsass for Lagostina, 1980s

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in bruxelles, BE

Metal coffee maker by Ettore Sottsass. Model: Accademia. stamped “Lagostina” on the bottom. Wear due to age and time. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

1970s Space Age Rotating Bottle Holder in White Plastic Made in Holland
1970s Space Age Rotating Bottle Holder in White Plastic Made in Holland

1970s Space Age Rotating Bottle Holder in White Plastic Made in Holland

By Kartell

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This Space Age rotating bottle holder is a playful and sculptural piece of Dutch design, made in Holland in the 1970s. With its bold circular geometry and smooth rotating base, it ex...

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1970s Space Age Vintage Tableware

Materials

Plastic

19th Century English Regency Lacquered Oval Tray with Heron Motif
19th Century English Regency Lacquered Oval Tray with Heron Motif

19th Century English Regency Lacquered Oval Tray with Heron Motif

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style (19/20th Century) oval brown lacquered tray with heron and floral design

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19th Century British Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Thomas Wallis II, London 1816
Antique Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Thomas Wallis II, London 1816

Antique Regency Sterling Silver Toast Rack, Thomas Wallis II, London 1816

By Thomas Wallis II

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1816 by Thomas Wallis II, this antique Regency period sterling silver toast rack will hold 6 slices of toast. It is fitted with a central, ornate handle featu...

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1810s English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Artisanal Chowk Black Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin  ( Set of 4 )
Modern Artisanal Chowk Black Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin  ( Set of 4 )

Modern Artisanal Chowk Black Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin ( Set of 4 )

By Studio Variously

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Chowk table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statem...

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2010s Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

20th Century Porcelain Tableware Set for 2, Gilded Handles, Europe
20th Century Porcelain Tableware Set for 2, Gilded Handles, Europe

20th Century Porcelain Tableware Set for 2, Gilded Handles, Europe

Located in Opole, PL

The set includes: a pitcher, a milk jug, and two cups with saucers. The vessels have gilded handles and a delicate, golden pattern on the surface. The whole is varied with genre sce...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Haviland Limoges Serving Bowl Set, Porcelain
Antique Haviland Limoges Serving Bowl Set, Porcelain

Antique Haviland Limoges Serving Bowl Set, Porcelain

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This exceptional antique set of Haviland Limoges France, retailed by Pogue’s of Cincinnati, includes one serving bowl and twelve matching butter pats. The complete set is preserved i...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden / Bing & Grøndahl. Set of six deep plates.
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden / Bing & Grøndahl. Set of six deep plates.

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden / Bing & Grøndahl. Set of six deep plates.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden / Bing & Grøndahl, set of six deep plates. Set of six stoneware deep plates from the Cordial series featuring the distinctive relief pattern aro...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

French Pink Majolica Ceramic Sea Shells Tureen and Pair of Candleholders
French Pink Majolica Ceramic Sea Shells Tureen and Pair of Candleholders

French Pink Majolica Ceramic Sea Shells Tureen and Pair of Candleholders

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of sea shells pink ceramic lidded tureen and candleholders, France, 1930s Exclusive set of Majolica ceramic soup tureen with clams and shells motifs on the lid. A pair of glazed...

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20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 221 Pcs
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 221 Pcs

San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 221 Pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set - 221 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10 1/4", 12 dinner size forks, 8 5/8", 12 luncheon knives, 9 1/4...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Set of four "Dart" stoneware coffee cups and saucers
Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Set of four "Dart" stoneware coffee cups and saucers

Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Set of four "Dart" stoneware coffee cups and saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) for Gustavsberg. A set of four "Dart" stoneware coffee cups and saucers. Hand-painted. 1960s/1970s. Partially marked. In perfect condition. Cup: Diameter 9...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern
Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern

Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern Crystal by International sterling silver flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 7". 12 teaspoons, 6 1/...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dessert Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy
Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dessert Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dessert Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring the beauty of nature to your table with our Botanical Plate Set, featuring a variety of unique designs. Each plate showcases a hand-painted border and a central botanical motif...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green Large 2-Tumblers Murano
21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green Large 2-Tumblers Murano

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Liquida Moss Green Large 2-Tumblers Murano

By Purho Murano, Federico Peri

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

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.