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20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter, Mappin & Webb, c.1929
20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter, Mappin & Webb, c.1929

20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter, Mappin & Webb, c.1929

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century English Art Deco silver & glass spirit decanter. Of large size with glass body and mounted with elegant ball shaped cut stopper. Applied with a silver collar and lock me...

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20th Century British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Evald Nielsen, Denmark, Art Deco Cheese Slicer in Silver and Stainless Steel
Evald Nielsen, Denmark, Art Deco Cheese Slicer in Silver and Stainless Steel

Evald Nielsen, Denmark, Art Deco Cheese Slicer in Silver and Stainless Steel

Located in København, Copenhagen

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.

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Stainless Steel

Zig Zag Kitchen Towels by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Set of 2
Zig Zag Kitchen Towels by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Set of 2

Zig Zag Kitchen Towels by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Set of 2

By Boi

Located in Berlin, DE

A sustainable knitted kitchen towel made from organic cotton. Inspired by woven ikat textiles, it embraces imprecise graphics for a unique, artistic look. The special weave-in techni...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text. From the 1950s. In perfect condition. Marked. Measures: 24.5 cm.

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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

Antique Russian Silver Beaker by Aleksey Osipov, Niello Enamel, 1865
Antique Russian Silver Beaker by Aleksey Osipov, Niello Enamel, 1865

Antique Russian Silver Beaker by Aleksey Osipov, Niello Enamel, 1865

By Aleksey Osipov

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive Russian silver and niello enamel beaker; an addition to our Russian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Russian silver beaker...

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1860s Russian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces
Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces

Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces

By Arthur J. Stone

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Pointed End by AJ Stone circa 1906 handmade sterling silver flatware set of 218 pieces. This set includes: 18 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 16 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 l...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. "Löja" plate. Hand-painted with a fish motif. Satirical illustration with Swedish text. From the 1950s. In good condition with minor wear to the paint...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid 20th Century French Hermes Solid Silver Gilt Napkin Ring Set c.1960
Mid 20th Century French Hermes Solid Silver Gilt Napkin Ring Set c.1960

Mid 20th Century French Hermes Solid Silver Gilt Napkin Ring Set c.1960

By Hermès

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A stylish pair of mid 20th Century French solid silver-gilt Hermès napkin rings. One crafted in gilt silver and the other in plain silver, each of circular form with simple borders. ...

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20th Century French Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

Royal Worcester, England, Six Pieces of Evesham Porcelain Decorated with Fruits
Royal Worcester, England, Six Pieces of Evesham Porcelain Decorated with Fruits

Royal Worcester, England, Six Pieces of Evesham Porcelain Decorated with Fruits

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Worcester, England. Six pieces of Evesham porcelain decorated with fruits and gold rim. 1980s. The jug measures: 14.5 x 14.5 cm. The butter container measures: 16 x 7 cm. ...

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1980s English Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Sculptured Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 24 pieces
Sculptured Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 24 pieces

Sculptured Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 24 pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exquisite Sculptured Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware set - 24 pieces. This set includes: 6 Knives, 9 1/8" 6 Forks, 7 1/2" 6 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 6 Teaspoons, 6" Includes BONU...

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Old French by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pcs Luncheon
Old French by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pcs Luncheon

Old French by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 Pcs Luncheon

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Reminiscent of Parisian cafes, the clean lines and simple styling of this classic pattern add a fresh accent to any table décor. First introduced in 1905, the flat edge and narrow ra...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nymphenburg Sketches Wildlife Insect Plate
Nymphenburg Sketches Wildlife Insect Plate

Nymphenburg Sketches Wildlife Insect Plate

By Hella Jongerius, Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in Roma, IT

This is a celebration of age-old crafts and treasures found in the Nymphenburg archives, and a celebration of the idea of having ‘options’ in design. The layout is designed by Jonger...

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Early 2000s German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Longwy Glazed Ceramic Trivet, France 20th
Longwy Glazed Ceramic Trivet, France 20th

Longwy Glazed Ceramic Trivet, France 20th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French glazed ceramic trivet by Longwy, dating from the 20th century. The ceramic panel features a richly detailed Asian-inspired composition with flowers, foliage, a bird and decorative objects set against a turquoise-blue ground. The characteristic crackled glaze is complemented by vivid polychrome enamels. The ceramic tile is mounted within an intricately carved wooden frame raised on small feet. Style : Chinoiserie / French Decorative Arts Key Features : - France, 20th century - Longwy glazed ceramic - Polychrome enamel decoration - Turquoise-blue background - Floral and bird motifs - Asian-inspired decoration - Characteristic crackled glaze - Carved wooden frame - Raised on small feet - Decorative and functional trivet - Vintage patina and signs of age Keywords : Longwy ceramic, Longwy trivet...

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20th Century French Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

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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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell
Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell

Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of six napkin rings in natural capiz pearl in flower shape. Luminous, beautiful pearl shell color. vintage set of 6 flower shaped made of natural semi iridescent capiz shell. Due...

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1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Shell

Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection
Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection

Three Piece Moorish Style Jar and Bowl Collection

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An oval bowl with deep repousse decoration of foliate scrolls with flowers alternating with palmettes, with a dark patina in the background. The inside hand hammered around a leafy surround of the center. Measures: Length 11 1/2", Depth 8 `1/2", H. 2 1/4" Along with two graduated faceted glass...

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20th Century Moorish Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Arabesque Steel Plate with Gold and Silver Inlay
Antique Arabesque Steel Plate with Gold and Silver Inlay

Antique Arabesque Steel Plate with Gold and Silver Inlay

Located in London, GB

Antique Arabesque steel plate with gold and silver inlay. Continental, 19th century Dimensions: Height 2cm, diameter 32.5cm Beautifully crafted from steel with gold and silver damascening, this fine 19th century plate is profusely decorated with scrolling arabesque detailing. Around the rim of the plate, scrolling foliate vines and flowers are interspersed with four grotesque masks. The centre is similarly decorated, with intertwining scrolls, acanthus leaves, dolphin heads, and swans. There are also two coats of arms to the centre, which feature crowns and gold bows above. On one of the shields, the top half features a bird with its wings spread wide, with a church building to the bottom half. The other has an angel figure to the left and a double headed eagle to the right. The joining of two coats of arms in this manner often symbolizes the joining of two noble families in marriage, so the present plate could have been produced in celebration of a noble wedding. This manner of decoration is similar to that of Spanish metalworker Plácido Zuloaga...

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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. "Maya", set of ten plates with green-toned glaze
Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. "Maya", set of ten plates with green-toned glaze

Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. "Maya", set of ten plates with green-toned glaze

Located in København, Copenhagen

Marianne Westman for Rörstrand. "Maya", a set of ten plates with green-toned glaze. Approximately from the 1970s. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Diameter 19.0 cm.

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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Four Cat and Dog Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings
Four Cat and Dog Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings

Four Cat and Dog Victorian Silverplate Napkin Rings

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Four cat and dog Victorian silverplate napkin rings. First a hexagon shaped ring with bead border, having greyhound with collar seated next to it. Well detailed. Unmarked on bottom. ...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

English Georgian Satinwood Veneered Tea Caddy Box
English Georgian Satinwood Veneered Tea Caddy Box

English Georgian Satinwood Veneered Tea Caddy Box

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian rectangular satinwood veneered and banded edge tea caddy box hinged top and silver handle revealing two compartments centering an open round...

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Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Limoges Porcelain Dessert Service, Hand-Painted, 1900
Antique Limoges Porcelain Dessert Service, Hand-Painted, 1900

Antique Limoges Porcelain Dessert Service, Hand-Painted, 1900

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming antique Limoges France porcelain dessert service composed of one large scalloped serving bowl and five coordinating small berry or dessert bowls. Each piece is decorated w...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 77 Pieces "Art Decò"

By Ricci Argentieri

Located in VALENZA, IT

New complete cutlery set 77 pieces in solid silver "Art Decòl" DIVA by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria - Italy. The service is composed as follows: N ° 12 Table forks N ° 12 Table spoo...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Baccarat - Set of Dom Perignon Crystal Champagne Water Wine Glasses - 40 Pieces
Baccarat - Set of Dom Perignon Crystal Champagne Water Wine Glasses - 40 Pieces

Baccarat - Set of Dom Perignon Crystal Champagne Water Wine Glasses - 40 Pieces

By Cristalleries De Baccarat, Baccarat

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of 40 glasses "Dom Perignon" made in crystal by Baccarat in 1960s Stamped signature under each glass. Set for 10 people including: - 10 champagne glasses - 23,5 cm high - 10 wat...

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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Berkel Semi-Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116SA Black
Berkel Semi-Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116SA Black

Berkel Semi-Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116SA Black

By Berkel 2

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Berkel Semi-Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116SA Black The classic legend now semi-automatic The Berkel B116SA Black is the semi-automatic version of the historic B116 flywheel slicer....

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801
Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801

Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Georgian sterling silver 18-piece dessert service in case, Hallmarked "London, 1801." 18 Place settings, 36 Total Pieces. Measurements: Knives: .13 inches high ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Menu / Card Holders

By Grey & Co, Birmingham

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...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Fire King Peach Lustre Custard Cups Set of Six
Mid-Century Fire King Peach Lustre Custard Cups Set of Six

Mid-Century Fire King Peach Lustre Custard Cups Set of Six

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Fire King Peach Lustre Custard Cups, Set of Six, Mid-Century Modern Fire King forever changed the way the American kitchen was understood. Beginning in the 1940s, Anchor Hocking intr...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Antique Bing & Grøndahl Chocolate Jug in Porcelain Modelled with a Lion
Antique Bing & Grøndahl Chocolate Jug in Porcelain Modelled with a Lion

Antique Bing & Grøndahl Chocolate Jug in Porcelain Modelled with a Lion

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Bing & Grøndahl chocolate jug in porcelain modelled with a lion on the handle. Hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. 1870s. Measures: 25 x 17 cm. In good original con...

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1870s Danish Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

French Oak, Aluminum, and Brass Ice Bucket from Geraud Lafitte Ouvrier, 1950s
French Oak, Aluminum, and Brass Ice Bucket from Geraud Lafitte Ouvrier, 1950s

French Oak, Aluminum, and Brass Ice Bucket from Geraud Lafitte Ouvrier, 1950s

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Oak and brass ice bucket with internal aluminum tray by Geraud Lafitte Ouvrier, 1950s. Good condition. No breakages or visible damages.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Antique Bing & Grøndahl Chocolate Jug in Porcelain Modelled with a Lion
Antique Bing & Grøndahl Chocolate Jug in Porcelain Modelled with a Lion

Antique Bing & Grøndahl Chocolate Jug in Porcelain Modelled with a Lion

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Bing & Grøndahl chocolate jug in porcelain modelled with a lion on the handle. Hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. 1870s. Measures: 24.5 x 16.5 cm. In good original...

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1870s Danish Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820
Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820

Meissen Tea Solitair, Bird & Insect Painting and Gold, Germany, Circa 1820

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Tea solitaire set of six pieces made of porcelain with a white background and elaborate overglaze painting and gold decoration. Quatrefoil presenter with a teapot, milk jug, sugar bo...

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1820s German Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

Royal Worcester Hand Painted Gilded Dessert Service for Asprey's-17 Pieces
Royal Worcester Hand Painted Gilded Dessert Service for Asprey's-17 Pieces

Royal Worcester Hand Painted Gilded Dessert Service for Asprey's-17 Pieces

By Royal Worcester

Located in Great Barrington, MA

This eye-popping complete dessert service was especially made for Asprey's, London in 1937. Imagine who might have owned this custom-ordered set! It consists of 17 pieces which inclu...

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1930s English Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Caravel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 pieces Dinner
Caravel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 pieces Dinner

Caravel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 pieces Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Caravel cutlery pattern has won numerous awards including the prestigious Der goldene Leffel (1963) where the jury praised Caravel for its brilliant functionalist expression, sty...

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Serving Tray by Café des Arts.
1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Serving Tray by Café des Arts.

1990s Pop Art Keith Haring Serving Tray by Café des Arts.

Located in Milano, IT

1990s rectangular serving tray seamlessly bridges the worlds of functional design and contemporary street art. Produced in Italy as part of the celebrated "Café des Arts" collection,...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Plexiglass

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 113 pcs Place Sz
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 113 pcs Place Sz

Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 113 pcs Place Sz

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Intricately 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. Int...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chopstick Knife Rests, Dog Design, 12 pieces, 1960s
Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chopstick Knife Rests, Dog Design, 12 pieces, 1960s

Mid-Century Wrought Iron Chopstick Knife Rests, Dog Design, 12 pieces, 1960s

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Mid‑Century Modern Wrought Iron Knife Rests — Set of 12 pieces A delightful set of twelve mid‑century modern knife rests crafted in France circa 1960, showcasing the playful e...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Contemporary Round Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Navy
Contemporary Round Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Navy

Contemporary Round Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Navy

Located in Toronto, ON

Uplift your table with this stunning handwoven rattan bowl / bread basket. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a modern way....

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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver cream jug and sugar bowl set; part of our Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silv...

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Salad Set Small 134
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Salad Set Small 134

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver Salad Set Small 134

By Gundorph Albertus

Located in Hellerup, DK

Sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen small salad set, set 134 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterlin...

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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

KPM, Copenhagen Porcelain Painting, Rubens Jug and Three Oval Dishes
KPM, Copenhagen Porcelain Painting, Rubens Jug and Three Oval Dishes

KPM, Copenhagen Porcelain Painting, Rubens Jug and Three Oval Dishes

Located in København, Copenhagen

KPM, Copenhagen Porcelain painting. Rubens jug and three oval dishes in hand-painted porcelain, 1930s / 40s. The jug measures: 21 x 19.5 cm. Largest dish measures: 33 x 23 cm. In ...

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1930s German Vintage 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.