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Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou
Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou

Twosidestory Bowl by Lisette Rützou

Located in Geneve, CH

Twosidestory bowl by Lisette Rützou Dimensions: D 20 cm Materials: Candy Onyx Lisette Rützou’s design is motivated by an urge to articulate a story. Inspired by the beauty of m...

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2010s Danish Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Antique German Majolica Grape Leaf Dessert Service, Six Pieces, Circa 1900
Antique German Majolica Grape Leaf Dessert Service, Six Pieces, Circa 1900

Antique German Majolica Grape Leaf Dessert Service, Six Pieces, Circa 1900

Located in Coral Gables, FL

An elegant antique German majolica dessert service composed of five dessert plates and one larger serving plate, all decorated with hand-painted grapevine leaves and curling tendrils...

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Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set 4  pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats
Set 4  pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats

Set 4 pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats

By Carlotta Oddone

Located in Torino, IT

Add a touch of color and practicality to your table with Fleurs et fruits American placemats. Made of high-quality polyester velvet, these placemats measure 35x45 cm and feature an e...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Velvet

Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill in Rosewood and Brass, Italy, 1970's
Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill in Rosewood and Brass, Italy, 1970's

Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill in Rosewood and Brass, Italy, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Elevate your table with this exquisite 1970s Italian duo: a sleek salt shaker and hand-crank pepper mill, crafted in warm rosewood bases and gleaming brass tops. Conical forms exude ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Seventies Hand-Painted Tableware by Gien France 26 Pcs
Seventies Hand-Painted Tableware by Gien France 26 Pcs

Seventies Hand-Painted Tableware by Gien France 26 Pcs

By Gien

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful sunny hand-painted tableware from Gien France. The set is exposed of: 8 dinner plates 8 breakfast plates 8 soup plates 1 serving bowl (20 cm diameter and 10 cm high) 1...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Big Vases WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Pair of Big Vases WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

Pair of Big Vases WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sculptural Japanese Butter Knife Stainless Steel
Vintage Sculptural Japanese Butter Knife Stainless Steel

Vintage Sculptural Japanese Butter Knife Stainless Steel

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Japanese Butter Knife Stainless steel and wood 6.25 x 75 x .5 Preowned unrestored vintage Refer to all images.

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

MONDRIAN – Round Placemat – Dark cherry red & Snow white
MONDRIAN – Round Placemat – Dark cherry red & Snow white

MONDRIAN – Round Placemat – Dark cherry red & Snow white

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Colfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 130 pcs S Mono
Colfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 130 pcs S Mono

Colfax by Durgin-Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 130 pcs S Mono

By Durgin-Gorham 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Colfax sterling silver flatware pattern that showcases the artistry and skill of Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware originally issued in 1922. With its fine pearl and bead border an...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Set of Six Silver Plate Mocca Coffee Spoon Antique, Sweden, 1900s
Art Nouveau Set of Six Silver Plate Mocca Coffee Spoon Antique, Sweden, 1900s

Art Nouveau Set of Six Silver Plate Mocca Coffee Spoon Antique, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful Art Nouveau set of six small coffee spoons for espresso size cups. These set is in a original case. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addition to any table...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white
MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white

MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Palm Beach Fruit Bowls
Set of 2 Palm Beach Fruit Bowls

Set of 2 Palm Beach Fruit Bowls

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Luxurious and cheerful, the Florida collection was launched in 2023. It is inspired by the American state famous for its strong character and colorful heritage. Each line is characte...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a fish
Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a fish

Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a fish

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder in the shape of a fish with reliefs and applications and a hinged opening lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weigh...

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20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver toast rack with capacity for four units
Silver toast rack with capacity for four units

Silver toast rack with capacity for four units

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toast holder with capacity for four units. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 104.18 grams. Dimensions:...

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Early 20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.
Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot in porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Blue Onion pattern. Large coffee pot. Hand-painted in blue. Approximately 1900. Marked. In good condition, lid knob restored. Minor and insignificant chip on the bo...

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Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Stoneware Butter Warmers Set of Four with Metal Stands, 1970s
Vintage Stoneware Butter Warmers Set of Four with Metal Stands, 1970s

Vintage Stoneware Butter Warmers Set of Four with Metal Stands, 1970s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming and increasingly uncommon set of four vintage stoneware butter warmers, complete with their original black metal warming stands. Designed to keep butter gently softened at...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Berkel Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116A Red
Berkel Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116A Red

Berkel Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116A Red

By Berkel 2

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Berkel Automatic Flywheel Slicer B116A Red The classic legend now in automatic form The Berkel B116A Red is the automatic version of the historic B116 flywheel slicer. Maintaining ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

English Mahogany Cheese Caddy. Circa 1830
English Mahogany Cheese Caddy. Circa 1830

English Mahogany Cheese Caddy. Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany cheese caddy with scrolled ends and flanking carved medallions. Early 19th Century

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1830s English George IV Antique Tableware

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service
Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service

By Dominick & Haff

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Rattail antique by Dominick and Haff sterling silver flatware set - 138 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 7/8" 12 dinner size forks, 3-tine, 7 3/4" 12 ...

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19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Peer Smed Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 83 pc Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought
Peer Smed Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 83 pc Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought

Peer Smed Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 83 pc Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought

By Peer Smed

Located in Big Bend, WI

One of the very best Scandinavian master silversmiths settled in New York. Peer Smed (born Peer Schmidt) was born in 1878 in Copenhagen, the son of a blacksmith. He became an expert ...

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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design
Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design

Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design

By Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This vintage ice bucket by Arnolfo di Cambio embodies Italian elegance, crafted in thick crystal with a metal handle and rim that exude sophistication. The structured design reflects...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Ellusive Plastik, Skale 34 Piece Tableware Torben Orskov, 1953 Denmark
Ellusive Plastik, Skale 34 Piece Tableware Torben Orskov, 1953 Denmark

Ellusive Plastik, Skale 34 Piece Tableware Torben Orskov, 1953 Denmark

By Torben Orskov, Bjorn Utzon

Located in Buffalo, NY

Ellusive Plastik, Skale 34 piece tableware, Torben Orskov, 1953 Denmark. No longer in production,. Stunning set, red and black bakelite, consisting of bowls, cups, plates, containers...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Plastic

Russian Gilt Silver and Cloisonné Spoon
Russian Gilt Silver and Cloisonné Spoon

Russian Gilt Silver and Cloisonné Spoon

Located in Norton, MA

FINE RUSSIAN ENAMELED SPOON Length 4.25 inches, 14.4 grams.

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19th Century Russian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Contemporary Tray
Contemporary Tray

Contemporary Tray

Located in Geneve, CH

Contemporary tray Measures: Diameter 30 * height 27.5 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish From Earth, one can only see the portion of ...

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2010s French Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter
Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter

Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter

Located in Hannover, DE

An extraordinarily refined and highly sculptural Art Deco ashtray, most likely crafted in Austria during the 1920s or possibly earlier. This exceptional object represents the finest ...

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1920s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Set of 18 Crystal Glasses from the 1970s
Set of 18 Crystal Glasses from the 1970s

Set of 18 Crystal Glasses from the 1970s

Located in Manzano, IT

Set of 18 Crystal Glasses from the 1970s Enhance your table setting with this elegant set of 18 crystal glasses from the 1970s. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this co...

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1970s Italian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 64 pcs Dinner L mono
Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 64 pcs Dinner L mono

Lansdowne by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 64 pcs Dinner L mono

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Each piece of Lansdowne is adorned with a distinctive urn design and Greek-style foliage. These design elements beautifully compliment Colonial and Georgian decor. Dinner Size Lansd...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver And Glass Sugar Shaker, Henri Ofti (Oh), France, Paris, 1890 - 1903
Silver And Glass Sugar Shaker, Henri Ofti (Oh), France, Paris, 1890 - 1903

Silver And Glass Sugar Shaker, Henri Ofti (Oh), France, Paris, 1890 - 1903

Located in Rīga, LV

Silver and glass sugar shaker, Henri Ofti (OH), France, Paris, 1890 - 1903 Additional Information: Materials: Silver 950*, glass, gilding Vintage from the 19th century Artist/M...

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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver

Unique Warrior 19 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 19 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 19 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 19 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Signed inside by Tamara Barnoff. Dimensions: W 8 x D 9 x H 5 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ceramic...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical Design Set of 6 Sterling Silver Goblets - C. J. Vander 2000
Neoclassical Design Set of 6 Sterling Silver Goblets - C. J. Vander 2000

Neoclassical Design Set of 6 Sterling Silver Goblets - C. J. Vander 2000

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 2000 by C. J. Vander, this handsome set of 6 Sterling Silver Goblets, feature bright cut engraved decoration and gilt interiors. Each goblet measures 5.75"(14...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Revival Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Warrior 25 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff
Unique Warrior 25 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Unique Warrior 25 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

Unique Warrior 25 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 6 x D 10.9 x H 6 cm. Materials: Hand-sculpted glazed ceramic. (Food-safe glazes used). A ...

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2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 7 Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Lucite Flatware by Porter Blanchard
Set of 7 Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Lucite Flatware by Porter Blanchard

Set of 7 Mid-Century Sterling Silver & Lucite Flatware by Porter Blanchard

By Porter Blanchard

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver & Lucite Flatware Set by Porter Blanchard, dating to circa 1950, is a sophisticated example of mid-20th-century design. Combining sleek...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Coral
Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Coral

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Coral

Located in Toronto, ON

Uplift your table with this stunning handwoven rattan napkin holder. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a modern way. From ...

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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s
Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s

Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s

By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

This cutlery (model 2070) consist of 32 pieces. Designed by Helmut Alder, produced by "Amboss Neuzeughammer Steyr" Austria in the 1960s. High quality stainless steel cutlery. He...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces
Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Damask Rose by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 52 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 3/4", 12 forks, 7 1/8", 12 salad forks, 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons, 6 1/8", one gravy l...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

29 Piece Set of Pottery Tableware Designed by Jonathan Adler, Brazilia Pattern
29 Piece Set of Pottery Tableware Designed by Jonathan Adler, Brazilia Pattern

29 Piece Set of Pottery Tableware Designed by Jonathan Adler, Brazilia Pattern

By Jonathan Adler

Located in Doraville, GA

29 Piece set of pottery stoneware with a white ceramic overglaze designed by Jonathan Adler. The pattern is called "Brazilia", which was part of Adler's "Pot à Porter" line, the line was hand made in...

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1990s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Black Marble Cake Stand
Black Marble Cake Stand

Black Marble Cake Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Make every occasion extraordinary with the black marble CAKE stand, a stunning centerpiece that combines elegance with functionality. The round tray ...

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2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings, Mexico
JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings, Mexico

JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings, Mexico

By Ilana Goor

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings. Mexico, Early 21st Century. This set is suitable for outdoor use.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Tableware

Materials

Brass, Iron

De Vecchi Sterling Silver Letter / Napkin Holder with Inlaid Seal Mid-Century
De Vecchi Sterling Silver Letter / Napkin Holder with Inlaid Seal Mid-Century

De Vecchi Sterling Silver Letter / Napkin Holder with Inlaid Seal Mid-Century

By De Vecchi 1

Located in New York, NY

De Vecchi sterling silver and wood letter or napkin holder, with an inlaid seal-like motif depicting a person on a horse, all in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant geometric de...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs
Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs

Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs

By Rosenthal

Located in Big Bend, WI

Variation black by Rosenthal sterling silver and porcelain handle dinner flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: Ten dinner knives, 8 1/4", ten dinner forks, 7 7/8", 10 sala...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charles Boyton II Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
Charles Boyton II Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

Charles Boyton II Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

By Charles Boyton II

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty mustard pot; an addition to our 19th century silver condiments collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has an oval shaped form on to a circular spreading foot, modelled in the form of a period coal scuttle or flower basket. The lower portion of the body is embellished with undulating fluted ornamentation. The upper portion of the body is embellished with a wide incurved band of scrolling leaf decoration accented with a floral motif to each spiralling terminal, all on a matte background. This sterling silver mustard pot is fitted with impressive two hallmarked hinged covers embellished with scrolling leaf and floral motifs on a matte background. This exceptional example of antique silverware has a central ribbed handle. The stepped circular spreading foot is encircled with a band of leaf and circular motif decoration. This fine novelty silver mustard pot retains the original gilded interior. This antique silver mustard pot...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock
Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock

Fin Trivet / Tray from Souda, Anodized Silver, in Stock

By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices and electronics, the fin trivets bring an industrial touch to your tabletop. Both durable and multi-function...

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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Johann Haviland Rhineland Footed Tea Cups Set of Six, Bavaria
Johann Haviland Rhineland Footed Tea Cups Set of Six, Bavaria

Johann Haviland Rhineland Footed Tea Cups Set of Six, Bavaria

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming set of six Johann Haviland footed tea cups in the Rhineland pattern, made in Bavaria, Germany. Each cup has an elegant footed form, rounded bowl, and graceful handle, decorated with a soft floral and scroll motif around the exterior. The pattern has a quiet, traditional character, with delicate decoration that gives the cups a refined table presence without feeling overly ornate. Johann Haviland porcelain was produced in Bavaria and became especially popular in the American market during the mid-twentieth century. After World War II, Rosenthal marketed Johann Haviland china heavily in the United States, and many patterns from the second half of the twentieth century became familiar domestic tableware pieces. The Rhineland pattern appears in the secondary market as Johann Haviland Bavaria...

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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Georges Briard Highball Glasses with 22k Gold Pineapple and Pear Design
Vintage Georges Briard Highball Glasses with 22k Gold Pineapple and Pear Design

Vintage Georges Briard Highball Glasses with 22k Gold Pineapple and Pear Design

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 6 mid-century highball glasses designed by Georges Briard. Decorated in 22 karat gold with gloss and satin finish embossed with a large pineapple on one side and halved pear o...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Hand Embroidered Citrus Bloom Napkins 18" x 18" (Set of 4)
Hand Embroidered Citrus Bloom Napkins 18" x 18" (Set of 4)

Hand Embroidered Citrus Bloom Napkins 18" x 18" (Set of 4)

Located in Conshohocken, PA

Made from soft pink linen fabric, this napkin features bold, hand embroidered oranges artfully placed along delicate vines, creating a lively yet elegant composition. The orange is e...

Category

2010s Baroque Tableware

Materials

Linen

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.