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Vintage Italian Carloe Scarpa for Murano Blue Tipped Glass Plates - Set of 12
Vintage Italian Carloe Scarpa for Murano Blue Tipped Glass Plates - Set of 12

Vintage Italian Carloe Scarpa for Murano Blue Tipped Glass Plates - Set of 12

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Attributed to the visionary architect Carlo Scarpa for Murano, this exceptional set of twelve glass plates epitomizes the understated elegance of 1960s Italian Modernism. Each plate ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass
Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass

Vintage Italian "Fish" Crumb Brush and Pan in Teak and Brass

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Two-piece fish-form crumb brush with teak dust/crumb pan set, ca. 1960s. Italian, but similar to Scandinavian designs of the same period. The charming fish motif of the brush with th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Wicker Sectional Tray
American Victorian Wicker Sectional Tray

American Victorian Wicker Sectional Tray

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian wicker oval shaped tray with a round center section surrounded by 10 sections and painted with original green finish.

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Paint

"Flying Phoenix, " Unique Set of Art Deco Plates & Bowls, Lemon Yellow & Silver
"Flying Phoenix, " Unique Set of Art Deco Plates & Bowls, Lemon Yellow & Silver

"Flying Phoenix, " Unique Set of Art Deco Plates & Bowls, Lemon Yellow & Silver

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Entirely unique and vividly glazed in tones of lemon yellow, silver and white, this set of 21 Art Deco dishes includes a very unusual large bowl, 10 dinner plates and 10 dessert plat...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Avanti by Codan Mexican Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 90 pieces
Avanti by Codan Mexican Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 90 pieces

Avanti by Codan Mexican Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 10 Service 90 pieces

By Codan

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern Avanti by Codan Mexican sterling silver dinner flatware set with unique cut out handle design, 90 pieces total (including 10 dinner knives in another pattern). Thi...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware for Six Set Service 33 Pieces
Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware for Six Set Service 33 Pieces

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware for Six Set Service 33 Pieces

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Windsor Rose by Watson sterling silver flatware set, 33 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Six knives, 8 7/8" Six forks, 7 1/4" Six salad forks, 6 5/8" Six teaspoons, 6" ...

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meissen, Germany, Four Plates Hand Painted with Flowers and Gold Decoration
Meissen, Germany, Four Plates Hand Painted with Flowers and Gold Decoration

Meissen, Germany, Four Plates Hand Painted with Flowers and Gold Decoration

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany, four plates hand painted with flowers and gold decoration. Approx. 1900. Third factory quality. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 16.2 cm.

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Early 1900s German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Alt Kopenhagen by Robbe & Berking 800 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 87 Pc
Alt Kopenhagen by Robbe & Berking 800 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 87 Pc

Alt Kopenhagen by Robbe & Berking 800 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 87 Pc

By Robbe & Berking

Located in Big Bend, WI

Over half of the 200 largest yachts on the planet are fitted out with Robbe & Berking silver. The manufacturer's restaurant clients are distinguished by hundreds of Michelin stars. Thus, among connoisseurs across the world, the name Robbe & Berking stands as a quality seal for uncompromising and unrivaled quality combined with German workmanship. Beautiful Alt Kopenhagen...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Herend Porcelain Tableware, 3 Pcs.
Herend Porcelain Tableware, 3 Pcs.

Herend Porcelain Tableware, 3 Pcs.

By Herend

Located in Astoria, NY

Group of Three Herend Porcelain Tableware Pieces, comprising: two in Chinese Bouquet Blue pattern, (1) one covered jar with bunny knop and (1) one leaf form dish, and polka dot bunny...

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20th Century Hungarian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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 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

Very Fine Mid 18th Century George III Sterling Silver Gravy Boat, London, 1761
Very Fine Mid 18th Century George III Sterling Silver Gravy Boat, London, 1761

Very Fine Mid 18th Century George III Sterling Silver Gravy Boat, London, 1761

By Walter Brind

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very fine & generously proportioned mid 18th century Georgian sterling silver gravy boat, showing foliate embossed motifs and a blank cartouche, affixed with an impressive double-s...

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling “Rum” Liquor Label
Sterling “Rum” Liquor Label

Sterling “Rum” Liquor Label

By Reed & Barton

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This liquor label is crafted of sterling silver, with the word "Rum" engraved on the front. The perfect tag to put on your favorite decanter or Rum bottle! ...

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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Beautiful Gold Plated Mocha / Coffee Spoons by Tillander, Finland
Beautiful Gold Plated Mocha / Coffee Spoons by Tillander, Finland

Beautiful Gold Plated Mocha / Coffee Spoons by Tillander, Finland

By Ulla Tillander-Godenhielm

Located in Espoo, FI

Tillander gold plated silver mocha spoons with enamel coding (length 10 cm). These are the most beautiful mocha / coffee spoons available. Beautiful workmanship by Tillander Jewelry...

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1960s Finnish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Collection Five American Sterling Silver Cut Glass Coasters Frank M. Whiting & C
Collection Five American Sterling Silver Cut Glass Coasters Frank M. Whiting & C

Collection Five American Sterling Silver Cut Glass Coasters Frank M. Whiting & C

Located in London, GB

Collection Five American Sterling Silver Cut Glass Coasters Frank M. Whiting & Co. American, Early 20th Century Height 3cm, diameter 10cm A refined set of five sterling silver and...

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Early 20th Century North American Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 John Samuel Hunt, C. F. Hancock

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

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Service for Ten People, 1980s
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Service for Ten People, 1980s

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Service for Ten People, 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved coffee service for ten people. 1980s. Model number 10/1549. Consisting of ten coffee cups (10/1549) with saucers and ten plates (10/1625). The...

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1980s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange & Luna White
HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange & Luna White

HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange & Luna White

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

A simple design that will add a refined touch to any table, this napkin holder is made entirely by hand from Foglizzo aniline leather. Crisscrossed and secured with a metal stud, it ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of Green Earthenware Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs by Zaccagnini
Pair of Green Earthenware Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs by Zaccagnini

Pair of Green Earthenware Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs by Zaccagnini

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1940s. This pair of cups are made in earthenware, which features lacquered hand-painted floral motifs. They are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of use,...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

James Deakin & Sons Victorian English Sterling Silver Presentation Cup
James Deakin & Sons Victorian English Sterling Silver Presentation Cup

James Deakin & Sons Victorian English Sterling Silver Presentation Cup

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation cup; an addition to our presentation silverware collection. This exceptional antique Vic...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Spoons
Vintage Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Spoons

Vintage Russian Silver Gilt and Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel Spoons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of eight antique Russian silver and enamel spoons; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional vintage Russian silver and enamel spoons have an oval shaped bowl onto a elongated stem. The reverse surface of each bowl is embellished with cloisonné floral and scrolling leaf designs on black enamel background, accented with various unusual tones of polychrome enamel highlighting the bead, spindle and tear drop ornamentation. The enamel segments are encompassed with applied silver gilt paralleling rope twist ornamentation. The posterior surface of each handle incorporates a lobed knop to the shoulders. The spoons terminate with blue and maroon toned cloisonné enamel decorated hand pieces encompassed with alternating bead and spindle designs, in addition to a lobed coronet style finial to each terminal. The hallmarks to the anterior surface of the stem of these impressive Russian enamel spoons...

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1940s Russian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Reeded Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 Pcs Dinner Huge
Reeded Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 Pcs Dinner Huge

Reeded Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 Pcs Dinner Huge

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Reeded Edge - This timeless pattern was introduced by Tiffany in the year 1937 and features a classic Queen Anne design with a stamped reeded border. The pieces are large, heavy, and have great balance. Monumental Dinner and Luncheon Size "Reeded Edge" by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 255 pieces. This set includes: 18 dinner size knives w/blunt stainless tiffany blades...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oak Leaf by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 Pieces
Oak Leaf by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 Pieces

Oak Leaf by Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Silver Flatware Set 48 Pieces

By Old Newbury Crafters

Located in Big Bend, WI

Old Newbury Crafters silver is genuinely handmade and wonderfully heavy, the machine cannot match the quality, durability, look and feel of handmade silver. The subtle hammered finis...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Duhme American Japonesque Sterling Silver Fish Serving Fork & Slice
Duhme American Japonesque Sterling Silver Fish Serving Fork & Slice

Duhme American Japonesque Sterling Silver Fish Serving Fork & Slice

Located in New York, NY

Japonesque sterling silver fish serving fork and slice. Made by The Duhme Company in Cincinnati, ca 1885. Handles shaped and tapering with fish and crabs in scrolled current; stipple...

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Late 19th Century American Japonisme Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 20 Pcs Modern
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 20 Pcs Modern

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 20 Pcs Modern

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton sterling silver Mid-Century Modern flatware set - 20 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Four knives, 9 1/8". Four forks, 7 1/2". Four salad fork...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Byzantine by Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 45 pc Rare c1875
Byzantine by Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 45 pc Rare c1875

Byzantine by Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 45 pc Rare c1875

By Wood & Hughes

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exceedingly rare Byzantine by Wood & Hughes, circa 1875, multi-motif floral sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces (including Mother of Pearl knives). This set includes: 6 Knives...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling 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

La Menagerie d'Hiver Dessert Plates - Set of 4
La Menagerie d'Hiver Dessert Plates - Set of 4

La Menagerie d'Hiver Dessert Plates - Set of 4

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Celebrate the beauty of winter with La Menagerie d’Hiver, a set of 6 porcelain plates designed for mountain lovers. Each plate features intricate, hand-ap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 12 Service 96 pcs Dinner
Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 12 Service 96 pcs Dinner

Triade by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set 12 Service 96 pcs Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Dinner Size Triade by Christofle France Silverplated flatware set - 96 pieces. This set in...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

13 pc. Set of Retronue Stainless Steel Flatware
13 pc. Set of Retronue Stainless Steel Flatware

13 pc. Set of Retronue Stainless Steel Flatware

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is nice set of flatware by Retronue. The flatware is made in a style reminiscent of Danish flatware. Retronue is flatware is made in Korea. The set includes 4 forks, 3 soup spoo...

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20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Vas Serving Dish and Fifteen Plates in Faience
Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Vas Serving Dish and Fifteen Plates in Faience

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Vas Serving Dish and Fifteen Plates in Faience

Located in København, Copenhagen

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg. Vas serving dish and fifteen plates in hand-painted faience. 1920s / 30s. Five deep plates, five dinner plates and five lunch plates. Deep plate mea...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Faience

Meissen, Germany, Porcelain Sauce Boat on Foot with Floral Motifs
Meissen, Germany, Porcelain Sauce Boat on Foot with Floral Motifs

Meissen, Germany, Porcelain Sauce Boat on Foot with Floral Motifs

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat on foot hand-painted with floral motifs in different colors. circa 1900. In excellent condition. Third factory quality. Dimensions: L 25....

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Early 1900s German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Malvern by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 48 Pieces
Malvern by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 48 Pieces

Malvern by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 48 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Malvern by Lunt sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" Includes bonus brand new storage...

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1970s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug
Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug

Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver pint mug, part of our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver pint mug has a bell shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. The lower portion of the mug is embellished with impressive applied alternating strap work designs, each ornamented with bud designs on a matte background. The body of this large silver mug is further encircled with an embossed girdle in addition to an applied moulded border to the upper rim. This mug is fitted with an opposing scroll handle with a leaf decorated thumb piece and a scrolling lower terminal. This antique mug...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Evald Nielsen number 6, coffee spoon in all silver. 1920's. Ten pieces
Evald Nielsen number 6, coffee spoon in all silver. 1920's. Ten pieces

Evald Nielsen number 6, coffee spoon in all silver. 1920's. Ten pieces

Located in København, Copenhagen

Evald Nielsen number 6, coffee spoon in all silver. 1920's. Ten pieces in stock. Measures: 11,5 cm. Stamped. In perfect condition

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

1928 François Décorchemont Bowl Deux Anses Frises Triangles Glass Pate De Verre
1928 François Décorchemont Bowl Deux Anses Frises Triangles Glass Pate De Verre

1928 François Décorchemont Bowl Deux Anses Frises Triangles Glass Pate De Verre

By Francois Decorchemont

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Bowl “ Deux Anses Frises Triangles” made in polychrome glass pate de verre with ocher and plum streaks created by François Décorchemont in 1928. Model made in 8 examples. Stamped sig...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

Royal Copenhagen, Light Saxon Flower, Five Lunch Plates
Royal Copenhagen, Light Saxon Flower, Five Lunch Plates

Royal Copenhagen, Light Saxon Flower, Five Lunch Plates

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen, Light Saxon Flower, five lunch plates. Decoration number 493/1623. Approx. 1920s. Second factory quality. Measurements: 22.5 cm. Pe...

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1920s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Medieval Drink Mat Coaster Posavaso Medieval Cast Aluminium Brass Handmade Spain
Medieval Drink Mat Coaster Posavaso Medieval Cast Aluminium Brass Handmade Spain

Medieval Drink Mat Coaster Posavaso Medieval Cast Aluminium Brass Handmade Spain

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Coaster was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. We can engrave this piece with your Initials or Logo, makes a beautiful We...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 132 pc Dinner
Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 132 pc Dinner

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 132 pc Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Monumental Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 132 pieces....

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Lemon Strainer
Antique Britannia Standard Silver Lemon Strainer

Antique Britannia Standard Silver Lemon Strainer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English Britannia standard silver lemon strainer, an addition to our range of collectable, 1...

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1710s English George I Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century
German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century

German Rococo Silver Gilt Coffee Pot, Nuremberg, 17th-18th century

Located in Miami Beach, FL

A rare and true rococo fantasy coffee pot. Fire-gilded vermeil, gilt silver, repousse with mannerist detailing including lobes, garlands, grotesque masques, scrolls, and rocaille. Ma...

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17th Century German Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Hana To Sakana Ceramic Tableware Set by Katia Solórzano
Hana To Sakana Ceramic Tableware Set by Katia Solórzano

Hana To Sakana Ceramic Tableware Set by Katia Solórzano

Located in Geneve, CH

Hana To Sakana Ceramic Tableware Set by Katia Solórzano. Dimensions: Vase: Approx. W 10 x D 10 x H 22 cm. Sake Bottle: Approx. W 8 x D 8 x H 15 cm. Sake Cup: Approx. W 5 x D 5 x H 5 ...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, Ali Porcelain Coffee Service for 8 People
Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, Ali Porcelain Coffee Service for 8 People

Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, Ali Porcelain Coffee Service for 8 People

Located in København, Copenhagen

Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia. Ali porcelain coffee service with blue flower decoration for eight people. 1960s. The cup measures: 6.7 x 6.7 cm. Saucer diameter: 12 cm. The sugar bo...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hunt Slonem Bunnies & Butterflies Nesting Bowls
Hunt Slonem Bunnies & Butterflies Nesting Bowls

Hunt Slonem Bunnies & Butterflies Nesting Bowls

Located in Summit, NJ

Beautiful and functional! Our artfully designed nesting bowls and plates are m Ade of porcelain and surrounded with Hunt's bunnies and butterflies. Open the egg to reveal a total of ...

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2010s Asian 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.