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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

Set of 12 Brushed Brass Coasters by Federica Paoli, Italian Design
Set of 12 Brushed Brass Coasters by Federica Paoli, Italian Design

Set of 12 Brushed Brass Coasters by Federica Paoli, Italian Design

By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This set of 12 handcrafted coasters showcases the essence of contemporary Italian design through refined materiality and minimalist form. Meticulously crafted from high-quality brush...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Tableware

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian sterling silver bachelor bullet teapot 1799
Antique Georgian sterling silver bachelor bullet teapot 1799

Antique Georgian sterling silver bachelor bullet teapot 1799

Located in Braintree, GB

An Antique Georgian sterling silver bachelor bullet teapot with engraved initial letters ' E & J ' . Made in England, London, 1799 Maker: William Bottl...

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1790s British Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

XY by Guy Degrenne Stainless Steel Flatware set 81 pcs Modern IN BOOK Modern
XY by Guy Degrenne Stainless Steel Flatware set 81 pcs Modern IN BOOK Modern

XY by Guy Degrenne Stainless Steel Flatware set 81 pcs Modern IN BOOK Modern

Located in Big Bend, WI

XY by Guy Degrenne An example of this pattern is pictured in the hardcover book “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Large Art Nouveau Photo Frames
Pair of Large Art Nouveau Photo Frames

Pair of Large Art Nouveau Photo Frames

By William Neale & Son Ltd

Located in London, GB

Pair of large Art Nouveau silver photograph frames by William Neale. Decorated with kingfishers and water lilies above a stylised waterscape, capturing the elegance of the Art Nouve...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces
Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Damask Rose by Oneida sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives 9", 12 forks 7 1/8", 12 salad forks 6 1/2", 12 teaspoons 6 1/8" Includes bonus brand ne...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Organic Cotton Table Mats by Designer Boi, Red/Purple
Set of 2 Organic Cotton Table Mats by Designer Boi, Red/Purple

Set of 2 Organic Cotton Table Mats by Designer Boi, Red/Purple

By Boi

Located in Berlin, DE

With its tonal blended organic pattern this table mat brings playfulness to your dining table. The unique inlay yarn technique gives this piece a woven-like optic. By combining knitt...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Porcelain - Dinnerware - Limoges
Porcelain - Dinnerware - Limoges

Porcelain - Dinnerware - Limoges

Located in Porto, PT

Porcelain - Dinnerware Set - Limoges. 20th-century French porcelain from Limoges. Gold decoration; comprising: terrine; 12 soup plates; 24 dinner plates; 12 dessert plates; 12 fruit ...

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20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 96 pieces Modern
Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 96 pieces Modern

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 96 pieces Modern

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Diamond pattern was designed by internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. It has a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Design. This is our best selling Mid Century Modern flatware...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Country Style Iron Tray Handcrafted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel
Country Style Iron Tray Handcrafted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Country Style Iron Tray Handcrafted Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Large completely handcrafted rectangular tray in black iron with handles in naturalistic formed iron in the shape of large tree branches. Dark mirror inside. Can be ordered in different seizes. Stamped Sofina. Made by Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel...

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2010s Austrian Country Tableware

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s Brass parts are polished and stove enameled Ceramic is original condition

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Cinderella Serving Dishes, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021
Cinderella Serving Dishes, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

Cinderella Serving Dishes, Porcelain Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021

By Mosche Bianche

Located in San Miniato PI, IT

Sometimes we all just need to have a little stress relief. We want to escape the ordinary days, made of work and pain. 

Give yourself a little gift with those fabolous creations full of poetry and fairytales. Our artist models every single detail with patience and love, to bring us back in a world made of dreams and feelings. The collection recalls Alice in wonderland and Cinderella, taking us to a trip in our childhood, a world that lives silently inside, giving us the strength to always believe...

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2010s Italian Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set
Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set

Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique salt and spice cellar with centered mustard pot menagere is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design by the renowned German manufacturer WMF (Württembergische ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Wavy Kitchen Towels Set of 2 by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Germany
Wavy Kitchen Towels Set of 2 by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Germany

Wavy Kitchen Towels Set of 2 by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Germany

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Tableware

Materials

Cotton

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

Silver Salt and pepper by Hans Hansen Denmark 1967 dated and Signed
Silver Salt and pepper by Hans Hansen Denmark 1967 dated and Signed

Silver Salt and pepper by Hans Hansen Denmark 1967 dated and Signed

By Hans Hansen

Located in Paris, IDF

Very rare Silver Salt and Pepper by Hans Hansenmade in Denmark in 1967 Signed on the bottom of each piece. Good condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Hamilton Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner
Hamilton Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner

Hamilton Gramercy by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb sinner size Hamilton aka Gramercy by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This timeless pattern was introduced by Tiffany in the year 1938. This set includes...

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1930s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Kovsh
Large Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Kovsh

Large Cloisonné Enamel and Silver Kovsh

Located in London, GB

Large cloisonné enamel and silver kovsh Russian, 20th Century Height 20cm, width 25cm, depth 19cm A symbol of Russian culture, a kovsh is a traditional drinking vessel, often used ...

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20th Century Russian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Enamel

George III Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Abraham Peterson, 1790
George III Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Abraham Peterson, 1790

George III Sterling Silver Mustard Pot by Abraham Peterson, 1790

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1790 by Abraham Peterson this elegant George III antique sterling silver mustard pot is of a Neoclassical urn form with a hinged, domed lid and a high loop ha...

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1790s English Neoclassical Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tray With Handles Vintage Glass Tray Tray for Decor Tray for Coffee
Vintage Tray With Handles Vintage Glass Tray Tray for Decor Tray for Coffee

Vintage Tray With Handles Vintage Glass Tray Tray for Decor Tray for Coffee

Located in Bastogne, BE

Beautiful elegant antique tray with handles. The frame is made of brass. The base is glass. The legs are unscrewed. Good antique condition, no chips. Sizes: 14.5 ...

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20th Century European Other Tableware

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brock of California Farmhouse Bread and Butter Plates Set
Vintage Brock of California Farmhouse Bread and Butter Plates Set

Vintage Brock of California Farmhouse Bread and Butter Plates Set

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A delightful set of six vintage Brock of California bread and butter plates in the charming Farmhouse pattern. Decorated with a warm yellow border and delicate hand-painted country m...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silver Iced Teaspoon 078, 1916
Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silver Iced Teaspoon 078, 1916

Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silver Iced Teaspoon 078, 1916

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A sterling silver Georg Jensen Iced Teaspoon, item 078 in the Beaded pattern, design #7 by Georg Jensen from 1916. Additional information: Material: Sterling Silver Style: Art Nouve...

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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn
Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn

Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Chelsea Round Wine Coasters in Horn & Ivory Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 2 cm. Materials: Horn and lacquered wood. Colours and shades of horn processed b...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Other

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Wavy Kitchen Towels Set of 2 by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Germany
Wavy Kitchen Towels Set of 2 by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Germany

Wavy Kitchen Towels Set of 2 by Designer Boi, Organic Cotton, Germany

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Antique Woods Ware Wincanton Hand painted Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl
Antique Woods Ware Wincanton Hand painted Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl

Antique Woods Ware Wincanton Hand painted Porcelain Creamer and Sugar Bowl

Located in Pomona, CA

Stunning porcelain creamer and lidded sugar bowl by Wood & Sons Woods Ware in the Wincanton Blue and Rust pattern, in about 1885s with Mark stamps on th...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Worcester "Lavinia" Pattern Partial Dinner Service, 54 Pieces
Royal Worcester "Lavinia" Pattern Partial Dinner Service, 54 Pieces

Royal Worcester "Lavinia" Pattern Partial Dinner Service, 54 Pieces

By Royal Worcester

Located in Astoria, NY

Royal Worcester "Lavinia" Pattern Partial Dinner Service, each marked "Royal Worcester / Fine Bone China / England / Lavinia / Z 2821" and comprising: (9) nine teacups, (14) saucers,...

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Late 20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Hunt Slonem Bunnies & Butterflies Nesting Bowls
Hunt Slonem Bunnies & Butterflies Nesting Bowls

Hunt Slonem Bunnies & Butterflies Nesting Bowls

Located in Summit, NJ

Beautiful and functional! Our artfully designed nesting bowls and plates are m Ade of porcelain and surrounded with Hunt's bunnies and butterflies. Open the egg to reveal a total of ...

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2010s Asian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger from the Meiji Period
Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger from the Meiji Period

Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger from the Meiji Period

Located in Kastrup, DK

A large Japanese porcelain imari charger dating from the Meiji era. Hand painted design in polychrome colors, six alternating panels surrounding the central floral medallion. Reverse...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Vintage Art Glass Vases in Plum Amethyst Tones, 1980
Set of Four Vintage Art Glass Vases in Plum Amethyst Tones, 1980

Set of Four Vintage Art Glass Vases in Plum Amethyst Tones, 1980

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Set of four vintage art glass vases in a refined palette of deep plum, amethyst, violet, and lilac tones. The pieces vary in height, proportion, and silhouette while maintaining a ha...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

'Aya' Minimalist and Modern Tray in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
'Aya' Minimalist and Modern Tray in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal

'Aya' Minimalist and Modern Tray in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal

By Knót Artesanal

Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro

Aya is a simple and multi-functional piece that serves as a tray, a table centre-piece or a fruit bowl. The brass handle facilitates its transport and can be separated allowing the rest to be used solely as a tray. Minimalist and mid-century modern in its style Aya's clean lines and curves combined with the brass details give it a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. Handmade using Brazilian hardwood Cumaru along with brass details. Knót Artesanal...

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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Brass

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces

Madeira by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Madeira by Towle sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9" 8 forks, 7 3/8" 8 salad forks, 6 1/2" 8 teaspoons, 5 7/8" Includes bonus brand new storag...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fruit Salad Plates Design by Giovanna Amoruso Manzari for Limoges France
Fruit Salad Plates Design by Giovanna Amoruso Manzari for Limoges France

Fruit Salad Plates Design by Giovanna Amoruso Manzari for Limoges France

By Limoges Elite Porcelain 1

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Giovanna Amoruso Manzari hand painted partial table service for Limoges, decorated with fruit, flowers, and butterflies. Measure 8.66 inches / 22 cm * Request info for flatware pric...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Diamant by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 117 Pcs Unique Modern
Diamant by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 117 Pcs Unique Modern

Diamant by A. Dragsted Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set 117 Pcs Unique Modern

By A. Dragsted

Located in Big Bend, WI

Wonderfully unique Mid-Century Modern "Diamant aka Diamond" by A. Dragsted Danish sterling silver flatware set of 117 pieces. This set includes: 10 dinner knives, 8" 10 dinner forks...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 polyester velvet runners; floral and striped pattern
Set of 2 polyester velvet runners; floral and striped pattern

Set of 2 polyester velvet runners; floral and striped pattern

By Carlotta Oddone

Located in Torino, IT

Add a touch of elegance and practicality to your table with our Polyester Velvet Runners, an expression of Italian craftsmanship. Measuring 45x140 cm, they offer a splash of color to...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Velvet

Six Silverplate Victorian Animal Napkin Rings
Six Silverplate Victorian Animal Napkin Rings

Six Silverplate Victorian Animal Napkin Rings

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Six silverplate Victorian animal themed napkin rings. First a foliate and leaf engraved ring having dog houses on either side serving as feet with bulldog looking out window. Marked ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Monumental Clear Cut-Glass Covered Compote
Monumental Clear Cut-Glass Covered Compote

Monumental Clear Cut-Glass Covered Compote

Located in New York, NY

Monumental clear cut-glass covered compote, circa 1820. La Cristallerie de Vonêche (active 1802-30), Belgium. Glass, blown and cut. Measures: 17 3/8 i...

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Early 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass, Cut Glass

Ramona by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 96 pcs M/W monogram
Ramona by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 96 pcs M/W monogram

Ramona by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 96 pcs M/W monogram

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Ramona by Shreve sterling silver Dinner size Flatware set - 96 pieces. This Arts & Crafts pattern was introduced in the year 1912. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 12...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 8 Set 56 pcs Dinner
Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 8 Set 56 pcs Dinner

Fidelio by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service 8 Set 56 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. Fi...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cast Bronze with Silver Nitrate Patina Napkin Rings, Handcrafted - Set of 4
Cast Bronze with Silver Nitrate Patina Napkin Rings, Handcrafted - Set of 4

Cast Bronze with Silver Nitrate Patina Napkin Rings, Handcrafted - Set of 4

Located in Tempe, AZ

The Di Mano Napkin Rings by artist Tom Bollinger are a striking blend of art and function, designed to elevate the dining experience. Each napkin ring is handcrafted in bronze and fi...

Category

2010s American Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Dolores by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 71 pcs H monogram
Dolores by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 71 pcs H monogram

Dolores by Shreve Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 71 pcs H monogram

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Dolores by Shreve sterling silver Dinner size Flatware set - 71 pieces. This Arts & Crafts pattern was introduced in the year 1909 and features a unique raised border. This set inclu...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Silver Plated Brass Engraved Lassi Cup from India
Vintage Silver Plated Brass Engraved Lassi Cup from India

Vintage Silver Plated Brass Engraved Lassi Cup from India

Located in Chicago, IL

Hand hammered silvered metal and brass engraved beaker beautifully hand chiseled and decorated with geometrical and botanical patterns. One-of-a-kind old Islamic Mughal style lassi drinking cup from India, beautifully hand etched by artisan. The timeworn patina varies from cup to cup. As per the intact tag inside the cup: "Lassi cups...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner
Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner

By Meriden Cut Glass Company, Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique silver-plated salt cellar or sugar bowl was crafted by Meriden, a renowned American silver company. The elegant square-shaped design features a finely detailed...

Category

Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740
Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740

Meissen Tea Pot with Animal Spout and Flower Decoration Rococo Period circa 1740

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Early and rare piece From The Meissen/Germany Manufactory Dating: made circa 1740 Material: white porcelain, glossy finish Technique: handmade porcelain, finest painting Specifications: Very early Meissen tea pot...

Category

Early 18th Century German Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Patrick Mavros Solid Silver Set Of Twelve Novelty Animal Menu Holders
Patrick Mavros Solid Silver Set Of Twelve Novelty Animal Menu Holders

Patrick Mavros Solid Silver Set Of Twelve Novelty Animal Menu Holders

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A set of twelve solid silver menu or name holders by Patrick Mavros. Each piece depicts a different wild animal, finely crafted in solid silver and mounted on an oval wooden base. Th...

Category

20th Century Other 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.

Questions About Tableware

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Whether bone china or porcelain is better is a matter of personal opinion. Fired at a higher temperature, porcelain tends to have a more durable finish, but bone china is less likely to chip and crack. Some people prefer the weighty feel of porcelain. Others find the lighter quality of bone china to be preferable. Both bone china and porcelain can stand the test of time when finely crafted and properly cared for. Shop a wide range of porcelain and bone china tableware on 1stDibs.