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Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner
Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner

Harlequin Mixed Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pieces Dinner

Located in Big Bend, WI

This Harlequin mixed sterling silver flatware set is a sophisticated and elegant choice for any dining table. This set is assembled of Dinner Sized 6-piece settings from some of our ...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel  Bamboo Handles
Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel  Bamboo Handles

Vintage Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel Bamboo Handles

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a highly decorative vintage dessert flatware set. Made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s, the set includes 12 dessert forks and 2 serving utensil...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 32 pieces
Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 32 pieces

Lucerne by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 32 pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lucerne by Wallace sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1896 and was discontinued in the year 1996. The pieces features beautiful scroll ...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 363 pcs France Dinner Size
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 363 pcs France Dinner Size

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 363 pcs France Dinner Size

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Crea...

Category

Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Anacapri by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 pcs
Anacapri by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 pcs

Anacapri by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 pcs

By Mario Buccellati

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fabulous Anacapri by Buccellati Italy sterling silver flatware set, 67 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, long handle, 8 5/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 5/8" 12 Salad Forks, 4-tin...

Category

20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service

Fiddle Thread & Shell by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service

By James Robinson 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England. Today, the silver is still made in the traditional wa...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Giorgio by Various Italy Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 48 pieces
Giorgio by Various Italy Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 48 pieces

Giorgio by Various Italy Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 48 pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

nspired by traditional European continental size sterling silver flatware. Each place setting is made in a true Continental Size, and in a heavier-than-standard weight. Giorgio I...

Category

20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Corsage by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 89 Pieces
Corsage by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 89 Pieces

Corsage by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 89 Pieces

By Kirk-Stieff

Located in Big Bend, WI

Corsage by Stieff, introduced in the year 1935, sterling silver flatware set - 89 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives w/French stainless blades, 9" 12 Forks, 7" 12 Salad Forks, 6" ...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Renaissance by Plasait Orfevres 950 Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 71 pcs
Renaissance by Plasait Orfevres 950 Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 71 pcs

Renaissance by Plasait Orfevres 950 Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 71 pcs

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dinner Size Renaissance by Plasait Orfevres (French) 950 silver flatware set, 71 pieces. This set features daffodils, plumes, and mythological griffins on a textured background aroun...

Category

19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Dinner
Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Dinner

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. This multi-motif, figural pattern features French cou...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 pieces Dinner
Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 pieces Dinner

Cypress by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 53 pieces Dinner

By Georg Jensen

Located in Big Bend, WI

The "Cypress" or "Cypres" pattern #99 sterling silver flatware was designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1953 for Georg Jensen. Eckhoff's sleek Cypress pattern was the winning design for the 5...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lines by Contempra House Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 pcs
Lines by Contempra House Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 pcs

Lines by Contempra House Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 pcs

By Contempra House

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lines by Contempra House - Division of Towle Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Flatware set - 66 pieces total. All pieces have hollow handles with stainless implements. This set inc...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces

English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

English shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 30 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Six knives, 9", six forks, 7 1/4", six salad forks, 6 1/4", six teaspoons, 6", six cream soup spoons, 6 3/8" Includes bonus brand new "Towle Living" wooden flatware...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces
Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces

Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: 6 Knives, 9 1/4" 6 Forks, 7 5/8" 6 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 6 Teaspoons, 6 1/4" 6 Cream Soup Spoons, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner
Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Mythologique pattern was designed by Antoine Heller, a French silversmith trained under the influence of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in the studio of Jean-Leon Gerome. Joining Gorha...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Winterset by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 103 pieces
Winterset by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 103 pieces

Winterset by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 103 pieces

By Buccellati

Located in Big Bend, WI

Simple elegance, handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by the 18th century house of Buccellati, whose artisans emphasize timeless style, integrity of materials, and pleasur...

Category

Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arcantia Vendome by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Service Set 42 pc Dn
Arcantia Vendome by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Service Set 42 pc Dn

Arcantia Vendome by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Service Set 42 pc Dn

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Din...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Repousse
Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Repousse

Princess by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service Repousse

By The Stieff Co. 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce Princess by Stieff hand chased high-relief repousse sterling silver Flatware set, 55 pieces (plus 8 Rose by Stieff Teaspoons). This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 3/4" 8 Forks, 7"...

Category

20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lion by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 pcs Dinner
Lion by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 pcs Dinner

Lion by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 pcs Dinner

By Frank Smith Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce Lion by Frank Smith circa 1980 sterling silver flatware set, 66 pieces. This fabulous figural pattern features a lions head handle with flowing mane on both sides as well as l...

Category

20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

European Unknown Silverplate Flatware Service Set 72 pieces Pointed Crowned C
European Unknown Silverplate Flatware Service Set 72 pieces Pointed Crowned C

European Unknown Silverplate Flatware Service Set 72 pieces Pointed Crowned C

Located in Big Bend, WI

European Silverplate Flatware set (unknown maker with Crowned C hallmark) - 72 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 7/8" 12 Dessert Knives, 8" 12 Des...

Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner
Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner

Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. R...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 88 pieces
Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 88 pieces

Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 88 pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver flatware set - 88 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons,...

Category

1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Raindrop by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 pieces
Raindrop by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 pieces

Raindrop by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce Mid-century Modern Raindrop by Lunt c1959 sterling silver flatware set, 56 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9 1/8" 8 Forks, 7 3/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6 1/...

Category

1950s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Provincial Gold by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service
English Provincial Gold by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service

English Provincial Gold by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

English provincial gold by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 24 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table. This set is vermeil (completely...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 30 pieces
Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 30 pieces

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 30 pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Mythologique pattern was designed by Antoine Heller, a French silversmith trained under the influence of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in the studio of Jean-Leon Gerome. Joining Gorha...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 175 pcs Dinner
Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 175 pcs Dinner

Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 12 Set 175 pcs Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Mon...

Category

20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pieces
Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pieces

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Mythologique pattern was designed by Antoine Heller, a French silversmith trained under the influence of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in the studio of Jean-Leon Gerome. Joining Gorha...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Modern
Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Modern

Vision by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 95 Pieces Modern

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

International sterling flatware in the pattern Vision designed by Ronald Hayes Pearson patented in 1961. This discontinued pattern features clean, Modernisn inspired lines and is fea...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 140 pc Dinner
Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 140 pc Dinner

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 140 pc Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Monumental Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 140 pieces....

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Spanish Provincial Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 12
Spanish Provincial Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 12

Spanish Provincial Gold by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 12

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous Spanish provincial 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 (complete...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Adams by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 31 Pieces
John Adams by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 31 Pieces

John Adams by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 31 Pieces

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

John Adams by Watson Sterling silver flatware set of 31 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Six knives, 9", six forks, 7 1/4", six salad forks, 6 1/4", six teaspoons, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Thread German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces Dinner
Fiddle Thread German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces Dinner

Fiddle Thread German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces Dinner

By German Manufactory

Located in Big Bend, WI

Large and heavy dinner size Fiddle Thread German 800 Silver Flatware set - 57 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 8" 8 Luncheon Knives,...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

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.