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Tableware For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1920s
Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 55 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Legato by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 55 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 3/8" 12 salad forks, 6 5/8" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1 g...
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1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Virginia Sterling by Weidlich Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service "S" Monogram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Virginia Sterling by Weidlich sterling silver flatware set, 65 pieces. This set includes: 10 knives, 9 1/4" 10 forks, 7 1/4" 10 salad forks, ...
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1920s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Two Cigarette Holders by Bernhard Hertz and Hugo Grün, Denmark Approx, 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two cigarette holders by Bernhard Hertz and Hugo Grün. Denmark Approx. 1920s. In excellent condition. Stamped 830 silver. Measurements: L 6.5 and 8 cm.
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1920s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s
By EKCO
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic Danish influenced Mid-Century sleek modernist designed stainless flatware / silverware set & serving pieces designed and sold by EKCO Products International and produced in Japan, circa 1960s. This set is from the EKCO Eterna...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Twelve Coq Coffee Cups with Saucers in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Twelve Coq coffee cups with saucers in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Swedish design, 1960s. The cup measures: 7.5 x 6 cm. Sauc...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Ridgeway Blue Willow 19 Piece Serving Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This serving set has a large serving or vegetable bowl. There are six soup or serving bowls. There are six cereal bowls and six desert plates. There is a ...
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1920s English Country Vintage Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Ridgeway Blue Willow 19 Piece Serving Set
Ridgeway Blue Willow 19 Piece Serving Set
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden, a Set of 3 Schnapps Glasses with Decanter
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. A set of 3 schnapps glasses with accompanying decanter in brass. Modernist design, 1960s. Designer: Pierre Forsell...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Service for Six People, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue flower curved coffee service for six people. 1960s. Model number 10/1549. Consisting of six coffee cups (10/1549) with saucers and six plates (10/1625). The c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Valencia by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
Located in Big Bend, WI
Valencia by International sterling silver flatware set of 71 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 6 7/8". 12 teaspoons, 6 3/8". 12 place soup ...
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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exclusive Rosewood Box by Christen & Larsen – Vintage Elegance from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This beautiful box is meticulously crafted from genuine rosewood, giving it a warm and rich color with a natural sheen. Rosewood is known for its durability and beautiful grain patte...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Maple, Rosewood

Arabia, Finland, teapot in yellow stoneware. 1960s.
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. Arabia, Finland, teapot in yellow stoneware. 196...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

10 Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Cups with Saucers, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
10 Royal Copenhagen blue flower curved coffee cups with saucers. 1960s. Model number 10/1549. The cup measures: 7.5 x 6 cm. Saucer diameter: 13 cm. In excellent condition. Stam...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Brown Rose Coffee Service for Six People, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen brown rose coffee service for six people, 1960s. Consisting of six coffee cups with saucers, six plates, two candlesticks...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Art Deco Breakfast Cups and Saucers by Sue &Mare for Gallia-Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast cups are also considered hot chocolate cups. Sold with their saucers. Made by Louis Süe (1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-19...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Raymond Loewy, ‘Charcoal’ coffee pot, Rosenthal - Continental China, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Raymond Loewy (USA, 1893-1986) ‘Charcoal’ coffee pot Designed 1960, produced by Continental China, a division of Rosenthal, Germany Ceramic. Good condition with only minor rubbings ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

14 Royal Copenhagen Blue Fan Side Plates, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
14 Royal Copenhagen blue Fan side plates. 1960s. Model number 1212/1522. Designed by Arnold Krog in 1909. Measure: Diameter: 15.8 cm. In excellent conditi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Stig Lindberg - Gustavsberg - Bersa - Bowls
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: The Bersa-series is arguably the most famous series of porcelain of Scandinavia. The Bersa-series combines an excellently formed set of high quality porcelain ta...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Silver Plate Egg Warmer
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage egg warmer, circa 1920, in silver plate, featuring three dragons on scrolled legs of the warmer base. Once a desirable table piece for elegant dinin...
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1920s English Late Victorian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Silver Plate Egg Warmer
Vintage Silver Plate Egg Warmer
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Service for Twelve People, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue flower curved coffee service for twelve people. 1960s. Model number 10/1549. Consisting of twelve coffee cups (10/1549) with saucers and twelve plates (10/1625...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Portugal orange green Quinta Nova porcelain dinnerware set, 43 pieces
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous porcelain tableware from the Portuguese firm Quinta Nova, renowned for its fine porcelain. Its meticulously painted floral design combines warm tones of orange and green on a pearly white background, evoking a romantic yet contemporary touch. The edges of the pieces feature a wavy shape with a fine gold trim, enhancing their decorative character. The floral ornamentation, with intertwined branches and flowers in full bloom, recalls 19th-century botanical motifs, inspired by Rococo art and Victorian design. The balance between the gold details and the softness of the floral brushstrokes make this tableware ideal for a more classic decor style or a more modern setting. Stamped on the base of each piece. Quinta Nova Porcelain, now Vista Alegre Quinta Nova Porcelain was a Portuguese brand...
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1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Dubarry Flatware, Service for 36
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introduced in 1968 by the International Silver Co, DuBarry was an immediate hit with customers. Rich looking and elegant this pattern has blown out roses on the handles and soft curv...
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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Copenhagen, Salto Service, White, Salt and Pepper Shaker, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. Salto service, White. Salt and pepper shaker. 1960s. Largest measures: 7 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver Condiment Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver three-piece condiment set, an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling silver three-piece condiment set consists of a salt, pepper pot and mustard pot. The pieces of this fine vintage condiment set have a plain circular rounded form onto three feet, the pepper pot has a plain baluster form. The surface of each piece is plain and unembellished, with an applied gadroon style border to the shaped upper rim. The mustard pot is fitted with a C-scroll sterling silver handle with a leaf decorated thumb piece. The vintage mustard pot...
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1960s British Elizabethan Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Art deco Silvered Fish Knife and Fork Serving Set vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Only Polished Fish Knife: H: 2cm W:5cm D: 30cm Fork: H: 2cm W: 5cm D: 26cm
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Spode, England, Four Mulberry Egg Cups, Caviar Bowls and Salt / Pepper Shaker
Located in København, Copenhagen
Spode, England. Four Mulberry egg cups, caviar bowls and salt/pepper shaker in hand-painted porcelain. 1960s / 70s. Egg cup measures: 6 x 5 cm. The salt shaker measures: 7 x 4.7 ...
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1960s English Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Large & Ornate Sterling Silver Condiment Set, Boxed, Elkington 1929
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1929 by Elkington & Co., this large and ornate, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper pots 2 salt cellars and a mustard pot wi...
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1920s English Rococo Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Turquoise Bubble Glass Vases Attributed to Skruf of Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely and heavy bubble glass vases attributed to Skruf of Sweden. The vases are in good condition. They have minimal light scratches to the bottom of each vase (see close up image...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Hertha Bengtsson for Rörstrand, 10 Koka Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hertha Bengtsson 1917-1993 for Rörstrand. 10 Koka coffee cups with saucers in glazed stoneware. 1960s. The coffee cup measures: 8 x 6.5 cm. In exc...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

1924 René Lalique, Set of Tablewares Glasses Savergne Clear Glass, 34 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of tablewares glasses "Savergne" made in frosted glass created by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature under each piece. All pieces are in perfect condition. Set of 34...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Walker & Hall 1926 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings, boxed; part of our dining silverware collection. These exceptional antique George ...
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1920s British Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Royal Copenhagen, Light Saxon Flower, Four Lunch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen, Light Saxon Flower, four 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

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Four "Colorado" Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Four "Colorado" salt and pepper shakers. 1960s. Beautiful glaze in light blue, cream and black. In very good condition. Stamped. The largest measur...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Aperitif Punch Bowl + 12 Glasses Set, Italy 1960s
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Elegant Amber-colored aperitif set, consisting of punch bowl and 12 glasses. The material of the bowl is acrylic glass, but both in feel and appearance it looks like glass in its own...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...
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1920s American Louis XIV Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Nils Kähler for Kähler. Very large ceramic teapot. Uranium yellow glaze.
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. Nils Kähler for Kähler. Very large ceramic teapo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Nils Kähler for Kähler, Ceramic Teapot with Blue Glazed Lid Knob
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nils Kähler (1906-1979) for Kähler. Ceramic teapot with blue glazed lid knob. 1960s. Measures: 23 x 10.5 cm. Signed. In very good condition. Light wear on the spout.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Set of eight "Dart" stoneware plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) for Gustavsberg. A set of eight "Dart" stoneware plates. Hand-painted. 1960s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 19.5 cm. Stig Lindberg wa...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Seventeen Piece Lot with Three Pepper Mills
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Beautiful Danish teak wood serving set featuring three pepper mills, a serving tray, four coasters in a holder, four egg holders and four napkin holders. Dimensions are; Serving Tray...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Teak

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Koka Bowl and Sauce Jug
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hertha Bengtson 1917-1993 for Rörstrand. Koka bowl and sauce jug in glazed stoneware. 1960s. The sauce jug measures: 16 x 7.5 cm (incl. Handle). The bowl measures: 16.5 x 6 cm. In...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

10 Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Coffee Cups with Saucers, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
10 Royal Copenhagen blue flower Braided coffee cups with saucers. 1960s. Model number 10/8261. The cup measures: 8 x 6.8 cm. Saucer diameter: 14.5 cm. In excellent condition. Sta...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Midwinter Madeira coffee pot and sugar bowl, British 1960s mid-century tableware
Located in London, GB
Nicholas Jenkins (British) – Print pattern David Queensberry (British) – shape/objects Madeira Coffee Pot and Sugar bowl Designed 1960, produced by Midwinter c. 1965 Ceramic. Overal...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

B&G, Bing & Grondahl Saxon Flower. Six Cake Plates Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
B&G, Bing & Grondahl Saxon flower. Six cake plates decorated with flowers and gold trim. circa 1920s. In perfect condition. Marked. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 14.0 x ...
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1920s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Golden Horns Coffee Service for 10 People, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Golden Horns coffee service for 10 people. 1960s. Consisting of 10 coffee cups with saucers, sugar bowl and creamer. The cup measures...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf Mocha and Tea Cup in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf mocha and tea cup in hand-painted porcelain with gold edge. 1920s / 30s. The teacup measures: 9 x 6.5 cm. Saucer diameter: 14.8 cm. The mocha cup mea...
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1920s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved, Toothpick Holder, Tea Caddy and Butter Pads
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue flower curved. Toothpick holder, tea caddy and five butter pads in porcelain with flower decoration. The tea caddy measures: 13.5 x 9 cm. In excellent conditi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

1921 Sterling Silver Spice Tower
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver spice tower, an addition to our silver Judaica collection. ...
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1920s English Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg, Five Sets of "Darts" Coffee Cups
Located in København, Copenhagen
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. ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Twelve Koka Cake Plates, 1960s
Located in København, Copenhagen
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...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Georg Jensen, Viking, serving spoon in 830 silver. Dated 1928
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Viking, serving spoon in 830 silver. Stamped with 1915-1932 hallmark. Dated 1928. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 19.1 cm.
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1920s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg. Four "Dart" coffee cups and saucers and sugar bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) for Gustavsberg. A set of four "Dart" stoneware coffee cups and saucers, with a sugar bowl. Hand-painted. 1960s/1970s. Partially marked. In perfect conditi...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Georg Jensen, Viking, a salad set in 830 silver and horn.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen, Viking, a salad set in 830 silver and horn. Stamped with the mark used between 1915-1932. Dated 1929. In excellent condition. Dimensions: L 16.2 cm.
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1920s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Halgreen, Danish Silversmith, Four Coffee Spoons in Silver
Located in København, Copenhagen
Halgreen, Danish silversmith. Four coffee spoons in silver, 830. Dated 1925. Measures: Length: 11 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. With mon...
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1920s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Evald Nielsen, set of twelve coffee spoons in 830 silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Evald Nielsen No 6, a set of twelve coffee spoons in 830 silver. Hammered finish. From the 1920s. Hallmarked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 11.3 cm.
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1920s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

Floral Lace by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely floral lace by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set, 24 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles ...
Category

1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 37 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Esprit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 5/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 1 gravy ladle, 7 1/4" 1 serv...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces with Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Legato" by Towel sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/8" 8 forks, 7 1/2" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 place soup spoons, 6 1/2" 1 se...
Category

1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Art Deco Salt Cellars
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer you this pair of Art Deco sterling silver salt cellars from the 1920s. Not only is it rare to find a pair of salt cellars but the Ruby red color and oval sh...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Salviati Venetian Stemware Octagonal Service with Gold & White Enamel Decoration
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This tall and elegant large and extensive set of hand blown Venetian stemware is decorated with gold and polychrome enamel "jewels". Attributed to Sa...
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1920s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Lenox Olympia Platinum 12 Place Settings, Serving Pieces and Fostoria Goblets
Located in Littleton, CO
The essence of elegant simplicity, this is a truly beautiful set of Lenox Olympia X-303P Platinum Rim bone china. Single estate, 1962. Exquisite condition. Signed. 7 Fostoria platinum rim water goblets also included. Purchased in 1962 to accompany the china set. 12 Dinner Plates, 10.5" 12 Salad Plates, 7-7/8" 12 Coffee Cups, 4" D x 2" H 12 Coffee Saucers, 6" D 8 Bread Plates, 6-3.8" 4 Coupe Cereal Bowls, 5.75" D Gondola Bowl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Platinum

6 Smoke Joe Colombo glasses for Arnolfo di Cambio height 9 cm.
Located in Milano, IT
6 Smoke Joe Colombo Glasses for Arnolfo di Cambio
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Antique and Vintage Tableware

While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.

Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.

Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.

There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.

Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.

Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.

It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.

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