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Tableware For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
Danish Silversmith, Complete Lunch Service for Six People. a Total of 19 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith, complete lunch service for six people. A total of 19 pieces.
Danish 830 silver.
1930/40s.
Perfect condition. One knife with a small dent on the handle.
Marked...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Danish Silversmith, Five Meat Forks. Danish 830 Silver. 1930/40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith, five meat forks.
Danish 830 silver.
1930/40s.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Makers mark: C.A.S.
Measurements: L 15.5 cm.
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Category
1930s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Danish Silversmith, Twelve Coffee Spoons. Danish 830 Silver. 1930/40s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith, twelve coffee spoons.
Danish 830 silver.
1930/40s.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Makers mark: C.A.S.
Measurements: L 11.3 cm.
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Category
1930s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Danish Silversmith, Complete Lunch Service for Five People, a Total of 16 Pieces
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith, complete lunch service for five people. A total of 16 pieces.
Danish 830 silver.
1930/40s.
Perfect condition.
Marked.
Makers mark: C.A.S. / CS & S
Knife mea...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Suisse Langenthal Bowls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the elegance of these vintage Suisse Langenthal bowls. This collection of four bowls embodies a striking modernist design, accentuated with captivating blue line ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Evald Nielsen, Denmark, Art Deco Cheese Slicer in Silver and Stainless Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen, Denmark, Art Deco cheese slicer in silver and stainless steel.
Approx. 1930.
Model number 27.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 20.5 x D 7.0 cm.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Twelve Koka Cake Plates, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand.
Twelve Koka cake plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measure: Diameter: 17 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a cent...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Futurist Service Set from Mazzotti Giuseppe Albissola, 1930s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful futurist service signed by Mazzotti Albissola composed by tray dia 24, bottle dia 9x20h and glasses 5x5h.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
20th century French Christofle Silver Plated Asparagus Clamp, 1950s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful silver-plated asparagus clamp from the famous French Christofle house dating from the 1950s.
Stamped Christofle on the handle. Very good quality and good condition.
For lov...
Category
1950s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Jens H. Quistgaard '1919-2008' for Bing & Grøndahl, Five Tema Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl.
Five Tema plates in glazed stoneware. Rare turquoise glaze. 1960s/70s.
Diameter: 19 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Hans Hansen Silverware No. 7. Two Art Deco Cold Meat Forks in Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Two Art Deco cold meat forks in silver 830.
Dated 1936.
Length: 15 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith/golds...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Three Pontus Deep Plates in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Olle Alberius for Rörstrand.
Three Pontus deep plates in glazed stoneware with hand-painted floral motif. Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 20 x 4.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
1...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Five decorated glass glasses 20th century Germany
Located in Premariacco, IT
Collection of 5 glass tumblers with decorations at the base and along the rim of the goblet.
Category
1960s German Romantic Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Early Georg Jensen Rope Cold Meat Fork in Silver, 830, Dated 1915-1930
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Georg Jensen Rope cold meat fork in silver 830. Dated 1930s
Measure: Length: 18.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith can ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Eight Koka Lunch Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand.
Eight Koka lunch plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Diameter: 21 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a century, Hert...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Bowl, Lidded Jar and Three Crème Brûlée Bowls with Handles in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bowl, lidded jar and three crème brûlée bowls with handles in hand-painted glazed stoneware.
Belgium, 1960s / 70s.
The bowl measures: 19.5 x 5.2 cm.
The lidded jar measures: 14.5...
Category
1960s Belgian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
20th century English Silver plate Dish Bell, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century English Silver plate Dish Bell from the 1950s.
Very elegant details, especially of the handle.
Make a difference on a diner table...
Category
1950s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Six Cohr Serving Parts in Silver and Stainless Steel, Mid 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Six Cohr serving parts in silver and stainless steel. Mid 20th century.
Spade length: 19 cm.
Bottle opener length: 10 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jens...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver
Danish Silversmith, Three Serving Parts in Silver, Rococo Style, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Three serving parts in silver. Rococo style, 1940s.
Largest measures: 22.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1940s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Vicke Lindstrand for Uppsala Ekeby, Sauce Boat on Saucer in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vicke Lindstrand for Uppsala Ekeby. Sauce boat on a saucer in glazed stoneware. Beautiful yellow glaze, 1950s.
Measures: 16.5 x 8.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Silversmith, Rosenholm Cake Knife in Silver, 1950
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith, Rosenholm cake knife in silver, 1950.
In very good condition.
Measures: 23 cm.
Stamped: SJ and three towers.
Category
1950s Danish Rococo Revival Vintage Tableware
Timiana Dinner Service from Aluminia in Faience
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timiana dinner service from Aluminia in faience. Consisting of 4 tea cups with saucers, sugar bowl and tea pot, 1960.
In very good condition.
2nd factory quality.
Stamped.
Measur...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Timiana Dinner Service from Aluminia in Faience
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Timiana dinner service from Aluminia in faience. Consisting of 4 tea cups with saucers and tea pot, 1960.
In very good condition.
1st factory quality.
Stamped.
Measures: Cup diam...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Horsens Denmark "Funkis III", 4 Pieces Serving Fork in Silver, Art Deco Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Horsens Denmark, "Funkis III". 4 pieces. Serving fork in silver.
Art Deco silver cutlery, 1934.
Measures: 16.3 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
10 Pcs, Georg Jensen Three Towers Silver 830s, Lily of the Valley Cutlery
Located in Copenhagen, DK
10 pcs. Georg Jensen three towers silver 830s. Lily of the valley cutlery.
10 fruit knives, length 15.3 cm
Very good condition, ordinary wear.
Designed by Georg Jensen in 19...
Category
1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Gefle, "Gyllen", Sweden, 1940s, Art Deco Flower-Stand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gefle, "Gyllen", Sweden, 1940s. Art Deco flower-stand.
Measures: 25 x 20 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Five Sets of "Darts" Coffee Cups
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg. Five sets of "Darts" coffee cups in hand-painted stoneware,
circa 1960s.
Hallmarked.
Measures: 7.5 x 5.5 cm. Saucer 12 cm.
...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Two Christmas Spoons from 1948, Produced by Grann and Laglye, Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Christmas spoons from 1948.
Produced by Grann and Laglye, Copenhagen.
Greenland.
In fine condition.
Measures: 18 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Mid Century Rhino Rhinoceros Silver Plate Novelty Wine Bottle Holder Stand, 1960
Located in London, GB
A mid 20th century silver plate double wine bottle holder in the shape of a rhinoceros, made in Spain c. 1960s.
It is a most charming object, with the rhinoceros head...
Category
1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Stainless Steel Sculpture by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stainless steel sculpture created by Roger Lee Sprunger comprised of three of his design table bases for Dunbar stacked end to end. 79" tall. Made by Du...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pierre Forssell Crown Candlestick Holders In Brass For Skultana, 1960's, Sweden
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass candle holders designed by the Swedish silversmith Pierre Forssell. Manufactured by Skultana circa 1960, they are a timeless addition to your decorative display.
Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Silver-plated Conserve Pots on a Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Silver-plated Conserve Pots on a Stand
These very pretty glass dishes come complete with spoons and lids, the stand is decorated with grapes and vines.
The set is 4” high...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Bronze Antique Couscous Pot from Morocco
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Antique bronze Couscous plate /bowl,
Morocco,1940,
beautiful warm and worn patina of the Bronze,
beaitiful and powerful decorative object.
Category
1940s Moroccan Vintage Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sterling Silver Light Blue Bottle, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sterling silver light blue bottle, Italy, 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Pair of Large Barovier Gold Leaf Cornucopia Double Candlesticks
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a fantastic pair of double-armed hand blown crystal candlesticks made by Barovier ca. 1930's. They are filled with gold leaf inclusions, well balanced and very well proportio...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Art Deco Sterling Silver Baccarat Bottle, Italy, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sterling silver Baccarat bottle, Italy 1940s.
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Unusual Hand Blown Crystal Tableware Set, Italy, 1950s., Set of 6
Located in Bastogne, BE
Absolutely Antique crystal tableware set.
This charming set of 6 pieces includes a Decanter, 4 matching goblets and a candy dish.
Cryst...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Lacquered Serving Tray by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A turquoise lacquered wood tray with broad, indented handles.
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Wood
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pcs Midcentury
Located in Big Bend, WI
Modern, flowing-style sea rose by Gorham, circa 1958, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/4"
8 forks, 7 1/2"
8 salad f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Floral Lace by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Floral Lace by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 41 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9"
Eight forks, 7 1/2"
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"
Eight teaspoons, 6"
One gravy ladle, 6...
Category
1960s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Oceana Series Bowl by Russel Wright for Klise Wood Works, 1931
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A long rare hand-carved wood bowl with an indented rim, from the "Oceana" series.
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Maple
Chateau Rose by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chateau Rose by Alvin sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/2",
12 te...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 12 Vermeil 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Elegant Camellia gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table.
This set is vermeil (completely gold-was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Southwind Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 12 Vermeil 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous southwind gold by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table.
This set is vermeil (completely gold-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Windsor Rose Gold by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Windsor Rose Gold by Watson sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table.
This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contour by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces Modernism
Located in Big Bend, WI
CONTOUR BY TOWLE sterling silver Flatware set - 38 Pieces. Robert J. King designed this pattern and was a former student of innovative design...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Georg Jansen Moka Spoon Model "Pyramid" Set of 6 Denmark, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Georg Jensen (Denmark. 1866-1935)
a set of six silver mocca spoons model Pyramid designed by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen. Weight ca 66 gram
In its original box. Length ca 9.5 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elchinger Dish
By Elchinger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original
Category
1960s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Modernist Pewter and Teak Tankard set of six
Located in Denton, TX
Mid century modern set of six pewter and teak tankards, perfect for beer, wine or Moscow mule.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Coffee Mill from Denmark
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and sculptural coffee mill crafted of solid teak and lacquered brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Roger Capron 1 of 2 Place Sets, France, 1950s
By Roger Capron
Located in Berlin, DE
Roger Capron 1 of 2 Place Sets, France - 1950s.
Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic artist and designer who was known for his innovative use o...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Carl Auböck Cheese Dome, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Cheese Dome, Austria 1960s. The height given applies to the height of the glass cover. The height including the wicker top is 20cm.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Wood, Wicker, Glass
Carl Auböck Wooden Tray, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck tray, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Wood
Carl Auböck Nutcracker, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck nutcracker, Austria 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
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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