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Georg Jensen by Koppel Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century
Georg Jensen by Koppel Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century

Georg Jensen by Koppel Pair of Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century

By Henning Koppel, Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Georg Jensen pair of sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, designed by Henning Koppel in pattern number 1135, and in Mid-Century Modern style with an elegant, geometric design. Th...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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...

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Early 18th Century German Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Luxury Leather Bottle Bag LEWIN by Limac Design, Modern Style
Luxury Leather Bottle Bag LEWIN by Limac Design, Modern Style

Luxury Leather Bottle Bag LEWIN by Limac Design, Modern Style

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The luxury leather bottle bag LEWIN is the new proposal by LIMAC Design® for those who want to make a gift that leaves a mark. Developed by the LIMAC Design® design office and create...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

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"...

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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Westmoreland Della Robbia Sherbet Cups Set, Ruby Glass, 1960
Vintage Westmoreland Della Robbia Sherbet Cups Set, Ruby Glass, 1960

Vintage Westmoreland Della Robbia Sherbet Cups Set, Ruby Glass, 1960

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A beautiful set of four vintage Westmoreland Della Robbia sherbet cups, showcasing the celebrated ruby flashed fruit decoration over brilliantly clear pressed glass. Raised garlands ...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Tableware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Handwoven Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region, Hungary, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Handwoven Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region, Hungary, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Handwoven Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region, Hungary, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alap, HU

Handwoven Sárköz Tablecloth, Hungarian Vernacular Textile Vintage Handwoven Tablecloth from the Sárköz Region, Hungary, Mid-20th Century A vintage handwoven tablecloth from the Sár...

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Textile

Punch Bowl with Deer Style and peacock , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910
Punch Bowl with Deer Style and peacock , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910

Punch Bowl with Deer Style and peacock , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910

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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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Vintage Danish Salt & Pepper Shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark
Vintage Danish Salt & Pepper Shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark

Vintage Danish Salt & Pepper Shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark

By Lundtofte

Located in San Diego, CA

Charming and sculptural pair of Danish modern salt and pepper shakers by Lundtofte of Denmark, executed in silver plate with cobalt blue glass liners. Featuring an elegant pierced ge...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rococo design George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in 1769
Rococo design George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in 1769

Rococo design George III period sterling silver wine coasters made in 1769

By Thomas Nash

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1769 by Thomas Nash , this wonderful pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, are in the Rococo taste, with pierced sides, rope borde...

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1760s English Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Frederick Elkington Silver Plate Stuffing Serving Spoon 13"
Antique Frederick Elkington Silver Plate Stuffing Serving Spoon 13"

Antique Frederick Elkington Silver Plate Stuffing Serving Spoon 13"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Frederick Elkington silver plated stuffing / serving spoon. E & Co Elkington & Co Ltd Birmingham 1867 hallmark Dimensions: 13" x 2.125" (L x W)

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc

Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Dinner 67pc

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Eight dinner size knives, 9 3/4" Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4" Eight salad forks, 6 3/8" Eight teaspoons, 6 1/8" Eight hollow handle butter spreaders all-sterling, 6" Eight cocktai...

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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Spoon with Pick
Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Spoon with Pick

Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Spoon with Pick

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Aesthetic sterling silver olive spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Cast stem with entwined leaf and olive. Shallow and pierced bowl with engraved leaves. At other end pick...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin
Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin

Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurin

Located in Wembley, GB

Murano Art Glass Bottle Stopper, Hand-Blown Venetian Millefiori & Gold Aventurine An exceptional and highly decorative Murano art glass bottle stopper, masterfully hand-blown in Ven...

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Early 1900s Italian Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass

Whimsical Hand Painted Wooden Napkin Rings, Set of 12
Whimsical Hand Painted Wooden Napkin Rings, Set of 12

Whimsical Hand Painted Wooden Napkin Rings, Set of 12

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of twelve wooden napkin rings. Hand painted with whimsical coastal inspired characters including a crab, a star, a shrimp, and a leaf, on a navy-blue background. Dimensions per...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

Materials

Wood, Paint

Tropical Fish Napkin Rings, Set of 12
Tropical Fish Napkin Rings, Set of 12

Tropical Fish Napkin Rings, Set of 12

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of twelve wooden napkin rings carved in the shape of tropical fish. Hand painted in vibrant orange, red, yellow, purple, with fine whimsical detailing.

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces
Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces

Pointed End by AJ Stone Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set Dinner 218 Pieces

By Arthur J. Stone

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Pointed End by AJ Stone circa 1906 handmade sterling silver flatware set of 218 pieces. This set includes: 18 dinner size knives, 9 1/2" 16 dinner size forks, 7 3/4" 12 l...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Contemporary 2 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo
Handcrafted Contemporary 2 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo

Handcrafted Contemporary 2 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo

By Lorenzo Lorenzzo

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Enhance your space with this elegant ceramic egg plate by Mexican artist Lorenzo Lorenzzo. Handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, this versatile piece features a refined e...

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2010s Mexican Modern Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping
Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping

Soviet Union Russian Silver Plated, Melchior 1970s, Marked, Free Shipping

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage Russian German silver Melchior set of: 12 forks (six x two different ornaments) Six (Two dessert or cake and four tea ) spoons Three knives Four soup spoons ( one is differen...

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1970s Russian Empire Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver and Stainless Poultry Shears 123
Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver and Stainless Poultry Shears 123

Georg Jensen Cactus Sterling Silver and Stainless Poultry Shears 123

By Gundorph Albertus

Located in Hellerup, DK

A sterling silver and stainless steel Georg Jensen poultry shear #123 in the Cactus pattern, design #30 by Gundorph Albertus from 1930. Additional information: Material: Sterling Si...

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20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hammered Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate
Hammered Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate

Hammered Sterling Kiddush Cup and Plate

By Zaramella Argenti 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sterling silver Kiddush cup and matching plate in a hammered design. Bold, masculine and contemporary; a much-needed change from the super ornate Judaica we’ve seen over the years.

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Barbro Water Glass - Set of four
Barbro Water Glass - Set of four

Barbro Water Glass - Set of four

By Akua Objects

Located in København K, DK

Mouth-blown and handcrafted Bohemian Glassware Made in Bohemia   Add poetry to your table with Barbro water glasses. Also perfect as a present to welcome a new life to the world. Th...

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2010s Czech Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set 12 Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings / Serviette Holders Boxed 1980
Set 12 Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings / Serviette Holders Boxed 1980

Set 12 Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings / Serviette Holders Boxed 1980

Located in London, GB

A Set of 12 elegant Sterling Silver Napkin Rings. Each Napkin Ring is understated plain polished Silver with a feature Hallmark on the one side. This Set of Napkin Rings is presented...

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20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Bordallo Pinheiro Basket Weave Green Dinner Service comprising eleven dinner.
A Bordallo Pinheiro Basket Weave Green Dinner Service comprising eleven dinner.

A Bordallo Pinheiro Basket Weave Green Dinner Service comprising eleven dinner.

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Bordallo Pinheiro Basket Weave Green Dinner Service comprising eleven dinner plates and two footed bowls; 13 items total.

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20th Century Portuguese Adirondack Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Michele Jug
Michele Jug

Michele Jug

$260 / item

Michele Jug

By Akua Objects

Located in København K, DK

Mouth blown and handmade Venetian Glassware Made in Murano Family style water carriers in voluptuous shapes to keep everyone hydrated throughout any social gathering. Venetian glas...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Collect Tray, SC65, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Collect Tray, SC65, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

Collect Tray, SC65, Black Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition

By Space Copenhagen

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Carved from solid oak or walnut, this gently curved tray boasts a fluid shape while displaying the Material's natural veining throughout the wood's surface. It sits within Collect, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Oak

Elsinore by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 99 Pcs Dinner
Elsinore by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 99 Pcs Dinner

Elsinore by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 99 Pcs Dinner

Located in Big Bend, WI

Art Deco dinner size Elsinore by International sterling silver flatware set, 99 pieces. Alfred G. Kintz designed the Elsinore pattern, first introduced in 1931, which features a flar...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Organic Cotton Table Mats by Designer Boi, Blue Set of 2, Germany
Organic Cotton Table Mats by Designer Boi, Blue Set of 2, Germany

Organic Cotton Table Mats by Designer Boi, Blue Set of 2, Germany

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

Haviland Limoges Rose Floral Scalloped Porcelain Dishes Set of Four
Haviland Limoges Rose Floral Scalloped Porcelain Dishes Set of Four

Haviland Limoges Rose Floral Scalloped Porcelain Dishes Set of Four

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A delicate set of four Haviland France Limoges porcelain bone dishes or small dessert bowls, decorated with soft rose floral sprays over a luminous white porcelain ground. Each piece features a graceful crescent form, scalloped rim, raised molded edge, and refined floral decoration in muted pink, lavender, green, and natural tones. Originally designed for formal table service, these pieces can also be used beautifully today as berry dishes, dessert bowls, small serving pieces, trinket dishes, or decorative cabinet objects. The set reflects the elegance associated with Haviland Limoges porcelain, known for its fine white body, delicate decoration, and graceful table forms. The scalloped shape gives each dish movement and softness, while the floral motif adds a romantic French character that layers beautifully with silver plate, linen, crystal, transferware, and collected porcelain. Presented in vintage condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to porcelain tableware. A lovely and collectible set of Haviland France Limoges rose...

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Oriental Chopsticks in Custom Silk Gold Sleeves - 6 Pc Set
Vintage Japanese Oriental Chopsticks in Custom Silk Gold Sleeves - 6 Pc Set

Vintage Japanese Oriental Chopsticks in Custom Silk Gold Sleeves - 6 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Japanese Oriental Chopsticks in Custom Silk Gold Sleeves and Knots - 6 Pc Set. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 0.25" H x 9.5" W x 0.25" D.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Gold Plated Flatwear
Set of Gold Plated Flatwear

Set of Gold Plated Flatwear

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Gold Plated stainless steel flat wear.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Tableware

Materials

Metal

Parcel-Gilt and Electroplated Epergnes Suite by Elkington & Co
Parcel-Gilt and Electroplated Epergnes Suite by Elkington & Co

Parcel-Gilt and Electroplated Epergnes Suite by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A parcel-gilt and electroplated epergnes suite by Elkington & Co. English, Late Victorian, c.1880 Large centrepiece: height 19.5cm, width 28cm, depth 20cm Case: height 37.5cm, width 51cm, depth 50cm Crafted in parcel-gilt and electroplated silver, this stunning epergnes suite was made by the leading English firm Elkington & Co. in late Victorian London. The pieces are crafted in a magnificent Egyptian Revival style, most evident from the stunning sphinx mounts on the main pieces. The suite is comprised of a pair of large oval shaped epergnes that consist of leaf mounts, pierced and mounted with pairs of sphinxes that support cut-glass bowls. The suite also comprises a set of four taller circular epergnes, that have similar sphinx mounts in trios, and which stand upon triangular bases, with beaded borders, chains, and paw feet, supporting a set of four bowls...

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Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter, Mappin & Webb, c.1929
20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter, Mappin & Webb, c.1929

20th Century English Solid Silver & Glass Spirit Decanter, Mappin & Webb, c.1929

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

20th Century English Art Deco silver & glass spirit decanter. Of large size with glass body and mounted with elegant ball shaped cut stopper. Applied with a silver collar and lock me...

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20th Century British Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver

Copeland/Spode. Five deep plates in faience. With floral and bird motifs.
Copeland/Spode. Five deep plates in faience. With floral and bird motifs.

Copeland/Spode. Five deep plates in faience. With floral and bird motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Copeland/Spode, England. Five deep plates in faience. Decorated with flower and bird motifs. Approximately from the 1930s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 24.5 cm x H 3.8...

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1930s British Vintage Tableware

Materials

Faience

Copeland/Spode. Four deep plates in faience. With floral and bird motifs.
Copeland/Spode. Four deep plates in faience. With floral and bird motifs.

Copeland/Spode. Four deep plates in faience. With floral and bird motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Copeland/Spode, England. Four deep plates in faience. Decorated with flower and bird motifs. Approximately from the 1930s. In perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: D 24.5 cm x H 3.8...

Category

1930s British Vintage Tableware

Materials

Faience

Sterling Salt Cellar with Spoon
Sterling Salt Cellar with Spoon

Sterling Salt Cellar with Spoon

By Leo Michelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful sterling silver salt cellar with emerald green enamel in the bowl and on the tip of the spoon. Both pieces are marked for A. Michelsen, STERLING, DENMARK. A beautiful add...

Category

1930s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of mid century sterling silver napkin rings by Brian Leslie Fuller in 1975
Set of mid century sterling silver napkin rings by Brian Leslie Fuller in 1975

Set of mid century sterling silver napkin rings by Brian Leslie Fuller in 1975

By Brian Leslie Fuller 1

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1975 by Brian Leslie Fuller, this handsome set of 6, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, feature textured decoration and are presented in their...

Category

1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asparagus Plate by Orchies Faience Manufactory, 19th century
Asparagus Plate by Orchies Faience Manufactory, 19th century

Asparagus Plate by Orchies Faience Manufactory, 19th century

By Orchies

Located in Paris, FR

This asparagus plate in faience is a true collector's item, exemplifying the artisanal expertise of the Orchies manufactory. The basin is beautifully adorned with raised asparagus de...

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19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of French Brûlot Cups, Porcelain, Belle Époque Style, Early 1900s
Pair of French Brûlot Cups, Porcelain, Belle Époque Style, Early 1900s

Pair of French Brûlot Cups, Porcelain, Belle Époque Style, Early 1900s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A pair of French brûlot cups, dating to the Belle Epoque Era, circa early 1900s. These thick-walled sturdy porcelain cups were used in French bistros, brasseries, and cafes to serve...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Rörstrand. Four octagonal deep faience plates. "Hoangho" series. Early 20th C.
Rörstrand. Four octagonal deep faience plates. "Hoangho" series. Early 20th C.

Rörstrand. Four octagonal deep faience plates. "Hoangho" series. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rörstrand "Hoangho", set of four deep plates. Set of four octagonal deep faience plates from the Hoangho series with blue and white Oriental-inspired decoration. Model Hoangho. Facto...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Tableware

Materials

Faience

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C
Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

Meissen Swan Service Tea Coffee Set For 6 Persons, With Indian Flowers, 20th C

Meissen Coffee & Dessert Set for 6 Persons: Meissen service, consisting of 22 pieces: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 milk jug, 1 sugar bowl, 6 cups, 6 saucers, 6 dessert plates and 1 s...

Category

Late 20th Century German Baroque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 4 multicolored striped polyester velvet American placemats
Set of 4 multicolored striped polyester velvet American placemats

Set of 4 multicolored 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...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Velvet

Italian Decorative Tray With Brass Handles And Pastoral Scene
Italian Decorative Tray With Brass Handles And Pastoral Scene

Italian Decorative Tray With Brass Handles And Pastoral Scene

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant and refined Italian decorative tray dating from the mid-20th century, produced between 1955 and 1960, most likely in one of the many artisan workshops located in the Milan ar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Revival Tableware

Materials

Brass

21st Century Lazy Susan Leather Tray Handmade in Italy
21st Century Lazy Susan Leather Tray Handmade in Italy

21st Century Lazy Susan Leather Tray Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Practical and functional. Lazy Susan is the revolving tray entirely made with real calf leather. Available in two different sizes is ideal as a centerpiece for happy hours and par...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Polka Dot Coffee Cups. - Set of 6
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Polka Dot Coffee Cups. - Set of 6

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Polka Dot Coffee Cups. - Set of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This charming set of six vintage coffee mugs captures the whimsical yet sophisticated spirit of Mediterranean artisanal pottery. Each piece is expe...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Elkington & Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil

Elkington & Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

An important antique silverplate charger created by Elkington & Co., based on a sculpture by French artist Morel Ladeuil. Cast by one of the most significant and highly respected English silver firms in history, the classically-designed repoussé form displays an intimate scene of a lady being dressed by her attendants. Surrounded by a border of Greek anthemions and supported its elm and mahogany solid wood frame, this plaque is a tour-de-force of silver plate artistry. Elkington & Co. patented the first commercial electroplating process and held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI...

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19th Century English Other Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pcs Dinner Size
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pcs Dinner Size

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pcs Dinner Size

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Inspired by carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez, Mississippi, this pattern possesses unusual boldness and depth. Melrose has elegant curves and intricate detailing along the...

Category

20th Century 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.