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Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia, "Cosmos", five lunch plates in stoneware
Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia, "Cosmos", five lunch plates in stoneware

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia, "Cosmos", five lunch plates in stoneware

Located in København, Copenhagen

Gunvor Olin-Grönqvist for Arabia "Cosmos", a set of five lunch plates in stoneware. Retro-style stoneware with green-brown glaze. From the 1970s. Marked. In perfect condition. First...

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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Antique French sterling silver cutlery set by Alphonse Debaine, Art Deco 20th Ce
Antique French sterling silver cutlery set by Alphonse Debaine, Art Deco 20th Ce

Antique French sterling silver cutlery set by Alphonse Debaine, Art Deco 20th Ce

By Alphonse Debain

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Antique French sterling silver cutlery set by Alphonse Debaine, Art Deco 20th Ce This Beautiful set include: 148 pieces in total. Description: 24 dinner forks - 21.5 centimeters 1...

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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Decorative Victorian Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Silver Grape Shears From 1876
Decorative Victorian Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Silver Grape Shears From 1876

Decorative Victorian Antique Gilt Sterling Silver Silver Grape Shears From 1876

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by Elkington & Co., this pretty, and ornate, pair of Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Grape Shears, have fine decoration on both sides and the ori...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

George II Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Sauce Boats, London 1751 David Mowden
George II Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Sauce Boats, London 1751 David Mowden

George II Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Sauce Boats, London 1751 David Mowden

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1751 by David Mowden, this handsome pair of George II, Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boats, feature shaped edges, flying C-scroll hand...

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1750s English George II Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni
Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

$336Sale Price|20% Off

Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni

By Calderoni, Gio Ponti

Located in Lugo, IT

Single-flower silver alpaca vase by Gio Ponti for Calderoni. Photo conditions Thanks

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1920s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Alpaca

Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Gravy Boat #570A
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Gravy Boat #570A

Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Gravy Boat #570A

Located in Big Bend, WI

Francis I by Reed & Barton Beautiful Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver gravy boat. This item is marked #570A and weighs 19.3 troy ounces. It measures 5 1/4 tall and 8 1/4 l...

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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Sugar Casters / Shakers 1930 / 33 London
Pair of Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Sugar Casters / Shakers 1930 / 33 London

Pair of Omar Ramsden Arts & Crafts Sugar Casters / Shakers 1930 / 33 London

By Omar Ramsden

Located in London, GB

A pair of Arts & Crafts sterling silver sugar casters by the esteemed Silversmith Omar Ramsden. These Sugar Shakers have a tapered hexagonal shape and stand on spread pedestal feet. ...

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1830s English Arts and Crafts Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

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

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Continental Silver Cruet Set Centerpiece with Glass Bottles
Continental Silver Cruet Set Centerpiece with Glass Bottles

Continental Silver Cruet Set Centerpiece with Glass Bottles

Located in New York, NY

Continental silver cruet set with blue glass bottles standing on 4 clawed feet, with exquisite geometric decorations throughout. The angel figure on t...

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19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Rörstrand, Sweden, set of five hand-painted "Iris" plates. From the 1970s.
Rörstrand, Sweden, set of five hand-painted "Iris" plates. From the 1970s.

Rörstrand, Sweden, set of five hand-painted "Iris" plates. From the 1970s.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rörstrand, Sweden, a set of five hand-painted "Iris" plates. From the 1970s. Marked. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Dimensions: Diameter 18.3 cm.

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1970s Swedish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Trattoria Tablecloth 0202L
Trattoria Tablecloth 0202L

Trattoria Tablecloth 0202L

$128Sale Price / item|20% Off

Trattoria Tablecloth 0202L

Located in New York, NY

A tribute to traditional trattoria table settings, this cotton check jacquard tablecloth is the perfect dining companion for both indoor and outdoor settings. It features contrasting...

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2010s Portuguese Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Rosewood & Brass Service for 6 Desert Fish Serving Forks Set 8 Pieces Flatware
Rosewood & Brass Service for 6 Desert Fish Serving Forks Set 8 Pieces Flatware

Rosewood & Brass Service for 6 Desert Fish Serving Forks Set 8 Pieces Flatware

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a beautiful set of brass flatware with rosewood handles including 2 larger serving pieces and 6 individual forks. The tines have a fantastic tulip shape and it will add elega...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Octagonal Salt Cellars by Aldwinckle & Slater, 1891
Victorian Sterling Silver Octagonal Salt Cellars by Aldwinckle & Slater, 1891

Victorian Sterling Silver Octagonal Salt Cellars by Aldwinckle & Slater, 1891

By Aldwinckle & Slater

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1891 by Aldwinckle & Slater this handsome Victorian sterling silver pair of salt cellars is of an octagonal waisted form with a polished surface and a gil...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diadem by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pcs Dinner
Diadem by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pcs Dinner

Diadem by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pcs Dinner

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Large Dinner & Luncheon size Mid-Century Modern "Diadem by Reed & Barton" sterling silver Flatware set - 120 pieces. In the year 1967, famed Reed & Barton designer John Prip's Diad...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver condiment dish or bowl in early Art Deco style and in pattern number 15602B from 1903 with an elegant design, standing on 4 legs. It measures 7'' in length by 4 1/4'' in width by 3 1/8'' in height, weighs 6.4 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks and a monogram as shown. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill...

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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Large Antique Irish Georgian Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs Dublin c. 1750
Pair Large Antique Irish Georgian Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs Dublin c. 1750

Pair Large Antique Irish Georgian Silver Sauce Boats / Gravy Jugs Dublin c. 1750

By Thomas Walker & Son Ltd. 1

Located in London, GB

A pair of large Antique Irish George II Silver Sauce Boats in a classic bellied style with everted rims and acanthus leaf topped scroll handles. Each Irish Sterling Silver Gravy Boat stands on three stylised shell feet with shell capitals. Each Sauce Boat has an armorial engraved on the one side and a crest engraved on the other. Made in Dublin, Ireland in c. 1750 by Thomas Walker. Approx. Weight - 1002g / 32.21oz Approx. Length - 23.8cm Approx. Height - 12.1cm Approx. Width - 11.9cm Each Georgian Silver Sauce...

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Mid-18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Landers, Frary & Clark Celluloid Ivory Handled Tableware Cutlery – 30 piece Set
Landers, Frary & Clark Celluloid Ivory Handled Tableware Cutlery – 30 piece Set

Landers, Frary & Clark Celluloid Ivory Handled Tableware Cutlery – 30 piece Set

By Landers, Frary & Clark 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the makers, Landers, Frary & Clark, a set of 30 table knives and forks with carved, ivory colored Celluloid handles, circa 1900-1920. Landers, Frary & Clark was a housewares ...

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Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Tableware

Materials

Silver

HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange & Luna White
HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange & Luna White

HEATHCLIFF - Set of 2 Napkin Holders - Spritz Orange & Luna White

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

A simple design that will add a refined touch to any table, this napkin holder is made entirely by hand from Foglizzo aniline leather. Crisscrossed and secured with a metal stud, it ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel

Antique Silver Judaica Spice Container with Vermeil Flag
Antique Silver Judaica Spice Container with Vermeil Flag

Antique Silver Judaica Spice Container with Vermeil Flag

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite silver Judaica spice container, crafted in 19th-century Prague, is a superb representation of artistry and cultural significance. Designe...

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19th Century Czech International Style Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s
Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s

Gio Ponti Silver Cutlery Set for Twelve by Krupp Italy 1950s

By Arthur Krupp, Gio Ponti

Located in Cascina, Pisa

Cutlery silver set for twelve in nickel silver or German silver, this set includes a total of 36 pieces; 12 spoons, 12 forks, and 12 knives with a steel blade. Set designed by Gio ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Nickel, Stainless Steel

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s
Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful artichoke and leaves 8 pieces crockery /tableware / serveware set. Spain, 1960s This serving set is made in dark green glazed ceramic and it is comprised by: 1 artichoke sugar bowl / sauce tureen with lid+ 1 small serving spoon+ 1 small plate 1 serving small bowl 2 leaf shaped small plates 1 artichoke salt shaker+ 1 artichoke pepper...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Victorian Sterling Silver Pair of Christening Mugs by Barnard, 1858
Victorian Sterling Silver Pair of Christening Mugs by Barnard, 1858

Victorian Sterling Silver Pair of Christening Mugs by Barnard, 1858

By Edward & John Barnard

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1858 by Edward & John Barnard, this superb pair of Victorian sterling silver christening mugs features cylindrical bodies with beaded rims and bases. Each...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'TOAST' Toast Rack, Heath & Middleton, 1906
Edwardian Sterling Silver 'TOAST' Toast Rack, Heath & Middleton, 1906

Edwardian Sterling Silver 'TOAST' Toast Rack, Heath & Middleton, 1906

By Heath & Middleton

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1906 by Heath & Middleton, this distinctive Edwardian sterling silver toast rack is of an oval form supported by four bun feet. The piece features a centr...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Oval Platter Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
Contemporary Oval Platter Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware

Contemporary Oval Platter Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this white seabed rim oval platter has corals lying on a bright bottom surrounded by mysterious multicolored gems floating amid brushe...

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2010s European Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s
Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s

Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, fish or meat. These serving piece is in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice additi...

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20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

George III period antique sterling silver cruet set made by T & J Daniell 1773
George III period antique sterling silver cruet set made by T & J Daniell 1773

George III period antique sterling silver cruet set made by T & J Daniell 1773

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1773 by Thomas & Jabez Daniell, this attractive, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver & Glass Cruet Set, comprises a sugar caster, 2 pepper casters and...

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1770s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Green and Black Glazed Ceramic Studio Pottery Plate with Snake and Fish Decor
Green and Black Glazed Ceramic Studio Pottery Plate with Snake and Fish Decor

Green and Black Glazed Ceramic Studio Pottery Plate with Snake and Fish Decor

Located in New York City, NY

Priced individually; two available. Hand painted decorative plates, depicting a snake and a fish in white, green, and black.

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1960s Italian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Drink Mat Track, Coaster, Solid Cast Brass and Aluminium C048 Posavaso Huella
Drink Mat Track, Coaster, Solid Cast Brass and Aluminium C048 Posavaso Huella

Drink Mat Track, Coaster, Solid Cast Brass and Aluminium C048 Posavaso Huella

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Coaster was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. We can engrave this piece with your Initials or Logo, makes a beautiful We...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of rustic charm to your table with this pair of Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers. Expertly crafted and hand-glazed, these unique shakers bring a ...

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Mid-20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Boxed Helmut Alder Amboss 2050 Flatware Cutlery for Six, 30 pcs., Austria, 1950s
Boxed Helmut Alder Amboss 2050 Flatware Cutlery for Six, 30 pcs., Austria, 1950s

Boxed Helmut Alder Amboss 2050 Flatware Cutlery for Six, 30 pcs., Austria, 1950s

By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful Mid-century flatware, 2050 series, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of solid, brushed and polished stainless steel. Comes in its original award-winning handmade wooden box...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Christofle Service in Original Boxes.
Large Christofle Service in Original Boxes.

Large Christofle Service in Original Boxes.

By Christofle

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large Christofle service in original boxes. Christofle silver-plated cutlery service in two original boxes, 20th century, very good condition, comp...

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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal

Stylish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Heath & Middleton in 1907
Stylish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Heath & Middleton in 1907

Stylish Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Heath & Middleton in 1907

By Heath & Middleton

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1907 by Heath & Middleton, this unusual, Edwardian, antique, sterling silver claret jug, features a plain silver mount, an art nouveau influenced handle, ...

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th C. English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique
18th C. English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique

18th C. English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique

By Chelsea Porcelain, Battersea

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th century English Rocco Battersea & Porcelain Companion Cup & Saucer, Unique Both pieces made in England Mid 18th Century The Cup attributed to the Chelsea or Bow Porcelain Work...

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Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Jean Luce Ashtray Saint Gobain Glass, France, 1920s
Art Deco Jean Luce Ashtray Saint Gobain Glass, France, 1920s

Art Deco Jean Luce Ashtray Saint Gobain Glass, France, 1920s

By Saint Gobain, Jean Luce

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

French ashtray by Jean Luce for Saint Gobain. Mirrored glass with facet cut with a wave shape and a central star in a square shape. A great collector's item from Art Deco.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray, Copper & Brass, 1881, USA
Gorham Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray, Copper & Brass, 1881, USA

Gorham Aesthetic Movement Mixed Metal Tray, Copper & Brass, 1881, USA

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Gorham Aesthetic Movement mixed metal tray. The tray is made of copper and brass with applied sterling silver metal ornaments in a Japanese-inspired style. It dates to 1881 confirmed...

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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s
Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s

Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949 Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Silver Item Type: Vintage...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Metal

19th Century Neoclassical Pair of Bronze Tazzas
19th Century Neoclassical Pair of Bronze Tazzas

19th Century Neoclassical Pair of Bronze Tazzas

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Neoclassical pair of bronze tazzas with moulded everted rim raised over baluster body with gadroon motif flanked with scrolling stylised twin handles featuring acanthus ...

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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Set of 6 American Colonial Revival Powhatan & Pocahontas Enamel Spoons
Set of 6 American Colonial Revival Powhatan & Pocahontas Enamel Spoons

Set of 6 American Colonial Revival Powhatan & Pocahontas Enamel Spoons

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 American Colonial Revival gilt and enameled sterling silver teaspoons, ca 1920. Stems have démodé depictions of Indian chief and squaw. On three spoons the figure of Powahta...

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Grindley. Set of six large “Mille Fleurs” dinner plates in earthenware.
Grindley. Set of six large “Mille Fleurs” dinner plates in earthenware.

Grindley. Set of six large “Mille Fleurs” dinner plates in earthenware.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Grindley, “Mille Fleurs” 6 large dinner plates. Set of six earthenware dinner plates with a blue border decorated with white flowers and a silver rim. Origin: England, Grindley & C...

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1950s British Vintage Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Elegant set of classical 1930's cutlery for 12, Made of wood and iron.
Elegant set of classical 1930's cutlery for 12, Made of wood and iron.

Elegant set of classical 1930's cutlery for 12, Made of wood and iron.

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Forest, BE

Élégant ensemble de couverts pour 12 personnes composé de couteaux et fourchettes anciens. Ils sont en acier et le manche est composé de bois incrusté de métal. Belle patine mais en ...

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Steel

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Crackled Triangular Bowls and Plate
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Crackled Triangular Bowls and Plate

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Crackled Triangular Bowls and Plate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian handmade ceramic bowls and plate in crackled sand and birch by Rina Menardi. Priced individually. Sand color no longer available. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included. Big plate...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Cement

Kay Bojesen Four Napkin Rings in Teak, Danish Design 1950s
Kay Bojesen Four Napkin Rings in Teak, Danish Design 1950s

Kay Bojesen Four Napkin Rings in Teak, Danish Design 1950s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kay Bojesen four napkin rings in teak. Danish design 1950s. In perfect condition. Measures: 5 cm. x 2 cm. Indistinctly stamped.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Arabia, Finland, Two Cups in Porcelain with Motifs from "Moomin"
Arabia, Finland, Two Cups in Porcelain with Motifs from "Moomin"

Arabia, Finland, Two Cups in Porcelain with Motifs from "Moomin"

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arabia, Finland. Two cups in porcelain with motifs from "Moomin". Late 20th century. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 8.5 x 8 cm.   

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Georgian Silver Lidded Tankard/ Beer Mug 1780 George III
Antique Sterling Silver Georgian Silver Lidded Tankard/ Beer Mug 1780 George III

Antique Sterling Silver Georgian Silver Lidded Tankard/ Beer Mug 1780 George III

Located in London, GB

A classic antique George II solid Silver lidded Tankard. This Silver Georgian Quart Tankard has an impressive domed hinged lid with a shaped thumb piece and a substantial scroll hand...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling 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.