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Tableware For Sale
Georg Jensen Akkeleje Sterling Silver Jam Spoon 163
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen jam spoon, item #163 in the Akkeleje pattern, design #77 by Georg Jensen from 1918. There is no English name for ...
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark. Art Deco tin coffee pot with wicker handle.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark.
Art Deco tin coffee pot with wicker handle. 1940s.
Model number 2758.
Measures: 20 x 19.5 cm.
In excellent condition with patina.
Stamped.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Tin
Novelty 'Man in the Moon' set of menu holders made in Chester in 1912
Located in London, London
A charming and rare novelty set, these sterling silver ‘Man in the Moon’ menu holders were crafted in 1912 by Stokes & Ireland and assayed in Chester. Each of the four matching holde...
Category
1910s English Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
3 Tiffany & Co. 1870 King William Engraved Spoons, 1 Teaspoon and 2 Tablespoons
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver spoons in the 1870 King William Engraved pattern.
Marked: m TIFFANY & CO. STERLING.
Monogrammed on back handle: CH.
Front engraving is of an elephant...
Category
1870s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set 12 Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings / Serviette Holders Birmingham 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. These Serviette Rings can be used as...
Category
20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon 021
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver dessert spoon, item #021 in the Acorn Pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles: A...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bing & Grøndahl ”Colombia”. Set of seven deep plates in stoneware.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl ”Colombia”. A set of seven deep plates in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Model: 322.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 20.0 cm. x ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Charles Voltz Vallauris Pottery SET: Jug & Casserole typical low fired red glaze
By Charles Volton
Located in Landshut, BY
SET of 2
Charles Voltz (1923-1997) moved to Vallauris France in 1950, where he had a studio for many years. His ceramics was in the typical exuberant mid-century Vallauris style with colourful and often highly textured or patterned glazes.
Vallauris is an area in the Cote d’Azur region of south eastern France and has a long history of Artistic and Ceramics traditions, but is was in the 1950s when Vallauris experienced a new golden age after Picasso went to live in and influence the Arts & Crafts of Vallauris in the late 1940s (and where he stayed until 1955)
Picasso, along with Roger Capron were significant contributors to the profile of Ceramics in Vallauris, together other names such as Roger Collet, Gilbert Portanier, Jean Derval and Charles Voltz.
Design Period 1965 to 1975
Production Period late 1960s
Country of Manufacture France
H / height: 11cm both ~ Gew. / weight: 2950grs both
DM / diameter casserole : 13 cm ~ DM / diameter jug: 8 cm
MARKED: C. Voltz Vallauris...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Clay
Baron Gerard by Souche-Lapparra French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 20pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Baron Gerard by Souche-Lapparra French 925 sterling silver set with beautiful floral, leaf and wing design - 20 pieces. This set includes:
4 Din...
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Child/Fruit Knife 072
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen child /fruit knife with sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, item #072 in the Continental pattern, design #4 by Georg Jens...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Satin by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Royal Satin by Wallace, circa 1965 sterling silver flatware set, the handles with satin/matte finish, 55 pieces. This set includes:
Measure: 12 knives, 9"
12 for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blue and Cream Stoneware Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful cream and blue stoneware bowl with blue painted lines around the edges. Marked on bottom.
Dimensions:
10.5" diameter
4.25" Tall.
Category
20th Century American Rustic Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage White Gilding Vase with Pink Flower Pattern by Herend, 1970s
By Herend
Located in Bastogne, BE
Herend flower vase.
Supplier of the Royal Court of England - premium Hungarian porcelain.
1970’s.
In excellent condition, no chips, cracks or c...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Mushroom Ceramic Dessert Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Georgian Rose by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Dinner 8 Flatware Set 55 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georgian Rose by Reed & Barton sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 55 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8".
Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4".
Eight sala...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Each piece of Lansdowne is adorned with a distinctive urn design and Greek-style foliage. These design elements beautifully compliment Colonial and Georgian decor...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Espresso Service for Six People, Mid-20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue flower braided espresso service for six people. Mid-20th century. Model number 10/8046.
Consisting of six espresso cups with saucers and six plates.
The cup m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Bing & Grøndahl Mexico Dinner Service, Lidded Bowl, Jug and Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl Mexico dinner service.
Lidded bowl, jug and bowl in glazed stoneware. Danish design, 1970s / 80s.
The lidded bowl measures: 23.5 x 14 c...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Rosenthal Sanssouci Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl and Cream Jug, 1950s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal Sanssouci coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug. Hand-painted flowers, foliage in relief and gold edge.
1950s.
The coffee pot measures:...
Category
1950s German Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
French Belle Epoque Silver Gilt & Mother of Pearl Fruit Set for 12
By Gustave Veyrat 1
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Belle Epoque 950 silver and mother of pearl fruit set. Made by Gustave Veyrat in France. This set comprises 24 pieces wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Four cutting boards/serving platters
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.
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs.
Four c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Wood
Two Mid Century Modern Salt and Pepper Mills in Teak made by Nissen Denmark
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two Mid-Century Modern salt and pepper mills in teak, crafted by Nissen Denmark. The mills feature a top-fill design, with high-quality stainless steel and plastic mechanisms made by...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Teak
Six Bing & Grøndahl Butterfly Deep Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six Bing & Grøndahl Butterfly deep plates in hand-painted porcelain with gold rim. Model number 23. Mid-20th century.
Measures: 21 x 4 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
2nd Fa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Large antique silver art nouveau condiment set made by Mappin & Webb in 1924
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1924 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises 4 mustard pots with mustard spoons, 4 pepper po...
Category
1920s English Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, Small 115
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver serving spoon, item #115 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling Silver
Style: ...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 67 Pc Place Size
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Ntricately carved floral motifs carefully arranged along the handle and by the neck of this fanciful pattern are balanced by a slender central panel edged with delicate borders. Intr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Luxory Champagne Coupe Glass, Silver, Customizable, 1 piece, Made in Italy
By K-OVER
Located in Firenze, IT
Introducing K-OVER's latest creation, the diamond-cut silver stem champagne coupe glass, which effortlessly combines elegance and practicality. Available for purchase individually or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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.
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 12 Set 115 Pieces Old
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous huge old Onslow by Tuttle sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 115 pieces. This pattern is heavy with wonderful pistol-grip handles on the knives. This set includes:
1...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver flatware service for eight persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection.
The pieces of this exceptional vintage Elizabeth II straight sterling silver flatware set for eight persons have been crafted in the Glamis pattern.
The plain tapering surface of each handle is embellished with a convex ribbed design to the terminal.
This 20th century silver flatware set consists of 76 pieces:
Basic service:
8 table knives
8 table forks
8 table spoons
8 soup spoons
8 salad forks
8 dessert knives
8 dessert forks
8 dessert spoons
8 teaspoons
Additional pieces:
4 Serving spoons
The fundamental components of this vintage service have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmiths Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd in 1956, apart from the table and dessert knives, which are replacements***.
This impressive antique sterling silver canteen is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.
"Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.
Glamis pattern is a private design made by Copper Brothers & Sons Ltd.
Predominately all antique silver canteens...
Category
1950s British Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER
TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED.
21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors.
Inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Rattail Antique by Dominick and Haff sterling silver Dinner & Luncheon size Flatware set with fabulous pistol-grip handle knives - 72 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner si...
Category
19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brass secessionist baskets and toothpick holder by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass secessionist baskets and toothpick holder by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann with glass inserts in original vintage condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Tableware
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Palm Beach Bead Rim Plates
Located in Roma, RM
Luxurious and cheerful, the Florida collection was launched in 2023. It is inspired by the American state famous for its strong character and colorful heritage. Each line is characte...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Gold
$127 / set
Vintage Georg Jensen Salt Cellar 180
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen salt cellar with removable glass liner, design #180 by Georg Jensen from circa 1918. This design number...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$702 / item
Vereco, France, a Set of Four Teacups and Matching Saucers in Blue Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vereco, France, a set of four teacups and matching saucers in blue glass.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 8.5 (without handle) H 5.0 cm.
Saucer: D 13.5 cm.
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Glass
Vintage Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Dinner Knife Short Handle 013
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a Georg Jensen Acorn dinner knife with short handle 013, sterling silver handle and stainless steel blade, design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Mater...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Charles II by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 174 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Charles II by Lunt sterling silver flatware set dinner and luncheon size - 174 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/4"
12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2"
12 Luncheon...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pyramid by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 56 pieces Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Pyramid pattern was inspired by the styling of the Art Deco period with it's sleek and modern lines. The name Georg Jensen is synonymous with timeless style and dedication to the...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Salt Cellar 102 Green Enamel
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen salt cellar with blue enamel lining, item 102 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 191...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lexington Jensen USA Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 Pieces Fiddle
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lexington Georg Jensen USA sterling silver flatware set with classic fiddle shaped handles, 66 pieces. This set includes:
6 knives, 8 3/4"
6 forks, 7 3/8"
6 salad forks 3-tine, 7"
6...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Pepper Shaker in Silver, Late 19th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
English pepper shaker in silver. Late 19th century. From large private collection.
Large selection in stock.
Stamped.
In very good condition. Minor wear.
Measures: 11 x 4.7 cm.
...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Beaded Punch/Soup Ladle 151
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A very large Georg Jensen sterling silver punch/soup ladle, item #151 in the Beaded pattern, design #7 by Georg Jensen from 1916. This is the larger size punch/soup ladle in excellen...
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Akkeleje Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle 153
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen gravy ladle, item #153 in the Akkeleje pattern, design #77 by Georg Jensen from 1918. There is no English name for this pattern.
Additional informatio...
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
In the Style Dansk KONGO Flatware - Steel Guild GRENADIER Tableware 38 pcs Japan
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
A grouping of 38 Scandinavian Modern pieces of GRENADIER flatware of forged stainless steel and black composite handle by Steel Guild of Japan. This grouping possibly was part of a c...
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Composition, Stainless Steel
1926 René Lalique - Set Of 60 Glasses Ribeauvillé Glass Star Of David
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set “Ribeauvillé” decorated with a Star of David made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1926.
“R.Lalique” signature under each glass.
Set for 15 people including:
- 15 champagne gla...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
1928 François Décorchemont Bowl Deux Anses Frises Triangles Glass Pate De Verre
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...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Golden Tradewinds by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 51 Pcs Bamboo
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden Tradewinds by International sterling silver flatware set - 51 pieces. This pattern features a unique basket weave design and bamboo border wit...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stainless Cheese Server
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful, silver-plated cheese server in the 'Shore' pattern. Each piece is hand-forged and features an undulating handle with angled end. Impressed above end 'IZABEL LAM...
Category
1980s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$65 / item
Antique English Victorian Floral Repousse Silver Plated Crumb Scoop Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Floral Repousse Silver Plated Crumb Scoop Tray. Handle believed to be celluloid or bone, undetermined.
Circa 1900. Measurements: 1.5" H x 14" W x 2.5" D.
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Baccarat, France, a Set of Five Art Deco Knife Rests in Crystal Glass, 1930s-40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Baccarat, France, a set of five Art Deco knife rests in crystal glass.
1930s-4010s.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: L 9.0 x D 2.5 cm.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Rothschild Oiseaux Coffee & Dessert Set For 12 Persons Herend Hungary 20th C.
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
Herend service consisting of 39 parts: 1 lidded coffee pot, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 12 cups, 12 saucers, 12 dessert plates.
Shape: Osier, basket weave
Decor: RO - Rothschild...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Other Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Old Danish Bouillon Spoon 053
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen bouillon spoon, item 053 in the Old Danish pattern, design #100 by Harald Nielsen from 1947.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles:...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Vermeil 32 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous King Edward Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8",
8 Forks, 7 1/8",
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8",
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, not monogrammed. This set has a beautiful gold finish.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table, especially when paired with gold rimmed china...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fiddle Thread & Shell by Various English Sterling Silver Flatware Set 101 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Fiddle Thread & Shell by various makers including George Adams, John Hunt, Robert Roskell (and more) Flatware set, 101 pieces. This set includes:
11 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique Edwardian English sterling silver menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection
These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver menu card holders...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Silver Plated Menagère in its Box.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christofle silver plated menagère in its box.
Christofle silver-plated menagère, box, silver-plated dinner services by Christofle, Napoleon III style, 20th century.
12 forks
12 spoo...
Category
20th Century French Napoleon III Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique sterling silver sauce boat made in London in 1823 by William Galloway
By Galloway
Located in London, London
An exquisite example of early 19th-century English silverware, this sterling silver sauce boat was hallmarked in London in 1823 and crafted by the highly regarded silversmith William...
Category
1820s English George IV Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Grapefruit Spoon 074
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver slender grapefruit spoon, item #074 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1 by Georg Jensen from 1913. This pattern also called “Rose”, the Danish...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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