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Irish Silver, Dublin C. 1780, Sterling Silver Sauce Boat
Irish Silver, Dublin C. 1780, Sterling Silver Sauce Boat

Irish Silver, Dublin C. 1780, Sterling Silver Sauce Boat

Located in London, London

Made in Dublin circa 1780, this handsome, antique sterling silver sauce boat, is plain in style, featuring a scalloped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-s...

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1780s Irish George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christian Dior Lucite, Wicker and Brass Placemats or Chargers, 6 pieces
Christian Dior Lucite, Wicker and Brass Placemats or Chargers, 6 pieces

Christian Dior Lucite, Wicker and Brass Placemats or Chargers, 6 pieces

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stylish tableware ensemble of six placemats was designed for the Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1970. The chargers have a rectangular shape with polished brass framing...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Round Wavy Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Green
Contemporary Round Wavy Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Green

Contemporary Round Wavy Woven Rattan Bowl / Basket in Green

Located in Toronto, ON

Uplift your table with this stunning handwoven rattan wavy bowl / bread basket. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a modern...

Category

2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Orazio Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic
Orazio Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic

Orazio Marble Centerpiece by Matteo Cibic

By Matteo Cibic

Located in Geneve, CH

Orazio marble centerpiece by Matteo Cibic Dimensions: 18.9 x 14 x 5.8 cm Materials: Bianco Michelangelo, Rosso Levanto, Nero Marquinia Please note that the Cibic pieces wit...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Pitcher, Alligator, Pure Solid Silver,  Luxory Wedding Gift, Made in Italy, 2024
Pitcher, Alligator, Pure Solid Silver,  Luxory Wedding Gift, Made in Italy, 2024

Pitcher, Alligator, Pure Solid Silver, Luxory Wedding Gift, Made in Italy, 2024

By K-OVER

Located in Firenze, IT

The K-OVER Pitcher has been designed to enrich any table and occasion with a touch of luxury tableware, making it perfect for both special occasions and everyday use. Like all our pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver

Large Bohemian Vase Years 1950
Large Bohemian Vase Years 1950

Large Bohemian Vase Years 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

Large Bohemian vase years 1950 Bohemian vase from the 1950s in red glass with decorated flowers in relief perfect condition measurements: 50 cm in height and 25 cm in diameter.

Category

1950s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 Pieces
Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 Pieces

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 52 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lovely Virginian by Oneida sterling silver Flatware set - 52 Pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 9" 8 Forks, 7 1/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 8 Teaspoons, 6" 8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Porcelain, 12 Piece Painted Cups and Saucers Cobalt Blue
19th Century Porcelain, 12 Piece Painted Cups and Saucers Cobalt Blue

19th Century Porcelain, 12 Piece Painted Cups and Saucers Cobalt Blue

Located in GB

19th century Elegant 12 Piece painted, cobalt blue porcelain cups and saucers, with a genre, Neapolitan scene; cylindrical shape, with a rectangular handle. Decorated with gold.

Category

19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Ruby red cut glass ( partly gilted ) around 1920s
Art Deco Ruby red cut glass ( partly gilted ) around 1920s

Art Deco Ruby red cut glass ( partly gilted ) around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Ruby red cut glass ( partly gilted ) around 1920s Original condition

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Cut Glass

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces
Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Exquisite "Virginian" by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 92 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 flat handle but...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s
Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s

By Walter Bosse

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Set of 7 Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Animals, Austria, 1960s. Very good condition. Goat: 7cm Flamingo: 7cm Penguin: 4cm Frog: 1,5cm Dalphin: 6cm Deer: 7cm Bear: 9cm

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

1960s Gorgeous Big Blue, Pink and Green Centerpiece in Murano Glass by Linea Art
1960s Gorgeous Big Blue, Pink and Green Centerpiece in Murano Glass by Linea Art

1960s Gorgeous Big Blue, Pink and Green Centerpiece in Murano Glass by Linea Art

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous big blue, pink and green centerpiece by Linea Arte Murano in Murano glass. Made in Italy The item is signed on the bottom and it's in excellent condition. Dimensions: ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Pink
Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Pink

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Pink

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 ...

Category

2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Soft Pink
Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Soft Pink

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Soft Pink

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 ...

Category

2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 pcs
Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 pcs

Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 59 pcs

By Dominick & Haff

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rattail Antique by Reed & Barton/Dominick and Haff sterling silver flatware set with fabulous pistol-grip handle knives - 59 pieces. This set includes: 8 Regular Knives, pistol-gri...

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19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Renaissance Style Pewter Tankard
English Renaissance Style Pewter Tankard

English Renaissance Style Pewter Tankard

Located in Queens, NY

English Renaissance-style pewter tankard (measure).

Category

20th Century British Renaissance Tableware

Materials

Pewter

George II Period Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, London 1733 Richard Burcombe
George II Period Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, London 1733 Richard Burcombe

George II Period Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, London 1733 Richard Burcombe

By Richard Burcombe

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1733 by Richard Burcombe, this very handsome, George II period, Antique Sterling Silver 'Ladies' Tankard, is plain in style with a domed top. The tankard ...

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1730s English George II Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Trajan by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 186 pcs Dinner
Trajan by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 186 pcs Dinner

Trajan by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 186 pcs Dinner

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental Trajan by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set with fabulous Rococo design - 186 pieces. This scarce pattern was introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1892. This...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Cute Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings Set of Six, German, 1970s
Vintage Cute Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings Set of Six, German, 1970s

Vintage Cute Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings Set of Six, German, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of six napkin rings, circa 1970s, from an unknown maker. A nice addition to any table decoration. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg Germany.

Category

20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Metal

Mid Century 1960's Stainless Steel Bullet Salt and Pepper Shakers
Mid Century 1960's Stainless Steel Bullet Salt and Pepper Shakers

Mid Century 1960's Stainless Steel Bullet Salt and Pepper Shakers

Located in Leicester, GB

Mid century atomic bullet shaped salt and pepper shakers. This set is from the mid 20th century - the simplest bullet shaped design makes for a timeless piece. The perfect addition t...

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Mid-20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco 20's Apollo Studio Line Skyscraper Silver Plate Creamer by Louis W Rice
Art Deco 20's Apollo Studio Line Skyscraper Silver Plate Creamer by Louis W Rice

Art Deco 20's Apollo Studio Line Skyscraper Silver Plate Creamer by Louis W Rice

By Louis W. Rice

Located in San Diego, CA

Very hard to find Art Deco Apollo Studio Line "Skyscraper" silver plate creamer made by Bernard Rice's & Sons and dates from the late 1920's. Designed by ...

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Early 20th Century North American Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760
George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760

George III Antique Sterling Silver Sauce Boat, William Skeen, London 1760

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1760 by William Skeen, this George III, Antique Sterling Silver sauce boat, features a shaped border, an acanthus detailed flying C-sc...

Category

1760s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Graduated Set of Three Victorian Papier Mâché Trays
Graduated Set of Three Victorian Papier Mâché Trays

Graduated Set of Three Victorian Papier Mâché Trays

Located in Montreal, QC

Graduated set of three Victorian papier mâché trays, with serpentine ogee borders, inlaid with mother'o pearl floral sprays and gilded, with scrollwork edging. Trays measure 31" x 24...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Lacquer

Taupe Touché a Tray by Mason Editions
Taupe Touché a Tray by Mason Editions

Taupe Touché a Tray by Mason Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Taupe Touché a tray by Mason Editions. Dimensions: 36 × 36 × 4.4 cm Materials: iron and MDF Colours: Taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod that res...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Antique Silent Butler
Antique Silent Butler

Antique Silent Butler

Located in Bradenton, FL

An antique silent butler made of metal with a turned wooden handle and hinged lid. On top is an ornately cast rocaille appliqué with fans and rope twisted details. To the back, above...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Metal

Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of three salt and pepper shakers in pewter
Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of three salt and pepper shakers in pewter

Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of three salt and pepper shakers in pewter

Located in København, Copenhagen

Just Andersen, Denmark Set of three salt and pepper shakers in pewter, two with ribbed bodies and one with a smooth, egg-shaped form. All with white plastic bases. Marked with the t...

Category

1930s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Pewter

George and Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 46 Pieces
George and Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 46 Pieces

George and Martha by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 46 Pieces

By Westmorland

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful George & Martha by Westmorland sterling silver Flatware set - 46 Pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, modern blades, 9" 8 forks, 7 1/8" 8 salad forks, 6" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8...

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Glass Bottles from Country Store
Glass Bottles from Country Store

Glass Bottles from Country Store

Located in Darnestown, MD

These five country store bottles are appealing for their history as well as their shapes. The bottles contain their original merchandise. Two, with label...

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19th Century American Antique Tableware

Materials

Glass

German Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 Dinner 170 Pieces
German Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 Dinner 170 Pieces

German Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 Dinner 170 Pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding monumental Sterling Silver German flatware set with timeless design - 170 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9 1/4" 12 dinner forks, 7 3/4" 12 luncheon/dessert knives, 7 3/4" 12 luncheon/dessert forks, 6 5/8" 12 salad forks, 6 7/8" 12 small teaspoons, 5 1/2" 12 place spoons...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.
Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.

Salins-lès-Bains Rare French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set, Late 19th C.

By Salins

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Majolica Ceramic Asparagus Set by Salins-lès-Bains, France, Late 19th Century. This exquisite and rare French art majolica asparagus set, crafted by Salins-lès-Bains in t...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of Six Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Napkin Rings, 1950s
Set of Six Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Napkin Rings, 1950s

Set of Six Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Napkin Rings, 1950s

Located in PARIS, FR

This exquisite set of six vintage napkin rings is crafted from genuine mother-of-pearl, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. Originating from the 1950s, these rare pieces ar...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1900s German Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer
1900s German Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer

1900s German Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German sterling silver novelty creamer; an addition to our silver teaware collection This exceptional antique German sterling silver cream jug has been realistically modelled in the form of an 18th century Frenchman's head. The embossed body of the jug is embellished with chased decoration replicating the fine details of the gentleman's hair and facial features. The flared upper portion of the jug is embellished with a simple paralleling border, and the shape pertains to a continental/cocked hat. This fine Hanau silver cream jug is fitted with a C shaped handle modelled in the form of the male's tied braid. This antique cream jug...

Category

Early 1900s German Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Sculpture by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs
Silver Sculpture by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs

Silver Sculpture by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 70 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Large silver sculpture by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set of 70 pieces. (See photo of Reed & Barton's 1954 advertisement, as illustrated in Modernism in American Silver ...

Category

1970s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Taupe Touché D Trays by Mason Editions
Pair of Taupe Touché D Trays by Mason Editions

Pair of Taupe Touché D Trays by Mason Editions

Located in Geneve, CH

Pair of Taupe Touché D trays by Mason Editions Dimensions: 36 × 48 × 6.4 cm Materials: Iron and MDF Colors: taupe, cotto, burgundy, sage green, petrol green A light metal rod t...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Sculpture w Brass Inset Bowl, ca1915
Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Sculpture w Brass Inset Bowl, ca1915

Dutch Arts & Crafts Hand-Carved Wooden Bear Sculpture w Brass Inset Bowl, ca1915

Located in Lisse, NL

Impressive and highly stylish early 20th-century carved wooden bear sculpture with brass bowl. This impressive and highly stylish early 20th-century carved wooden bear sculpture is ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Brass

Italia 800 Silver Child's Cutlery Set in Case, Mid-20th Century
Italia 800 Silver Child's Cutlery Set in Case, Mid-20th Century

Italia 800 Silver Child's Cutlery Set in Case, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A charming three-piece Italian child’s cutlery set, crafted in 800 silver, comprising a spoon, fork, and knife in an elegant neoclassical pattern with delicate beaded and gadrooned d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Dauphin Paris Model #365 Bruckmann Sohn 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 170 pcs
Dauphin Paris Model #365 Bruckmann Sohn 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 170 pcs

Dauphin Paris Model #365 Bruckmann Sohn 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 170 pcs

By L. Posen

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Posen firm (uniquely owned/led by a woman of Jewish decent) was founded in Frankfurt Germany in 1869 by Brendina Wetzlar. Under the Posen’s stewardship, the firm became the large...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Company

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

19th Century French L'Alfénide Christofle/Charles Halphen Flatware with Ladle
19th Century French L'Alfénide Christofle/Charles Halphen Flatware with Ladle

19th Century French L'Alfénide Christofle/Charles Halphen Flatware with Ladle

By Christofle

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Turn of the Century L'Alfénide Christofle/Charles Halphen Silver plate flatware Serveware Set of Three Spoons and Four Fork, and 1 Ladel. Alfénide, utilized by Manufacture de L'Alfé...

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Early 1900s Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver toothpick holder w/ bowl on floral pedestal on square base with four feet
Silver toothpick holder w/ bowl on floral pedestal on square base with four feet

Silver toothpick holder w/ bowl on floral pedestal on square base with four feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with bowl on pedestal with floral motifs on a square base with four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Liaboa Coroa. Weight: 231.26 ...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

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...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Silver toothpick holder with boy carrying basket on raised base
Silver toothpick holder with boy carrying basket on raised base

Silver toothpick holder with boy carrying basket on raised base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a boy with a basket on his back and resting on a base with four claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Absent. Weight: ...

Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Joseph Scammell 1795 Georgian Sterling Silver Coasters
Joseph Scammell 1795 Georgian Sterling Silver Coasters

Joseph Scammell 1795 Georgian Sterling Silver Coasters

By Joseph Scammell

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver coasters; part of our wine and drinks related silverware collection These exceptional antique Ge...

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, 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 pr...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community
Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community

Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community

By Community

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A 58 piece set of silverplated sculptural south seas pattern styled flatware with 8 serving pieces, with five pieces for each place setting salad, dinner fork, tea, soup spoon and knife. There are eight severing pieces butter, cake knife, slotted, large severing and condiment spoon...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six Mixed Linen Voile Napkins "Francesca Colombo's" Best of Designs
Set of Six Mixed Linen Voile Napkins "Francesca Colombo's" Best of Designs

Set of Six Mixed Linen Voile Napkins "Francesca Colombo's" Best of Designs

Located in MILAN, IT

Elevate your tableware thanks to this set of six linen voile napkins, each one with a different design, but at the same time, able to represent Francesca Colombo's artistic universe....

Category

2010s Italian 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.