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Set 6 Le Cirque Custom Bernardaud Limoges Espresso Cup & Saucer With Monkeys
Set 6 Le Cirque Custom Bernardaud Limoges Espresso Cup & Saucer With Monkeys

Set 6 Le Cirque Custom Bernardaud Limoges Espresso Cup & Saucer With Monkeys

By Bernardaud

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Set of 6 Le Cirque Custom Bernardaud Limoges Espresso cup & saucer with green banding depicting monkeys picking fruit. Branded and made especially for Le Cirque. Made in France. ...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Silver & Indigo Ripple Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four
Silver & Indigo Ripple Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four

Silver & Indigo Ripple Cocktail Napkins, Set of Four

By ROUSSEAU

Located in New York, NY

Silver gray & Indigo blue linen cocktail napkins, set of four. Pigment printed on 100% Belgian Linen. Designed in New York City, printed in the US. Napkins measure approximately ...

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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Set of 8 Mid Century Chic Italian Champagne Flutes
Set of 8 Mid Century Chic Italian Champagne Flutes

Set of 8 Mid Century Chic Italian Champagne Flutes

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A striking set of 8 mid-century champagne flutes in brass, with wonderfully sculptural, elongated forms. Each flute has a tall tapered bowl rising from a slender stem, with an unusua...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware - Albert Pattern
Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware - Albert Pattern

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware - Albert Pattern

By George Adams

Located in London, London

A single maker, mixed years set of antique, Victorian, sterling silver Albert pattern flatware, made in London by George Adams between 1846 and 1871. Sold with modern Albert pattern sterling silver knives...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique 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

Pewter Tray by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, 1949
Pewter Tray by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, 1949

Pewter Tray by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, 1949

By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pewter Tray by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, 1949 Additional Information: Material: Pewter Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Ystad metall in Sweden Dim...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer

Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer

By Wedgwood

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoi...

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18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century
Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century

Chinese antique pottery bowl/Cizhou kiln type/13th century - 16th century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an iron-painted dish from the Cizhou kiln, produced in northern China. The production date is estimated to be from the Yuan dynasty to the middle of the Ming dynasty (approxi...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Antique Tableware

Materials

Pottery

Dinner plate L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Dinner plate L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"

Dinner plate L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"

By L'Escalier de Cristal, Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Paris, FR

Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plates, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century. This hand-painted plate delicat...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Pear Salt and Pepper Shakers
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Pear Salt and Pepper Shakers

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Pear Salt and Pepper Shakers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Enhance your table setting with this Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Pear Salt and Pepper Shaker set. Beautifully crafted and hand-glazed, these shakers add a touch of rustic elegance an...

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Mid-20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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

Set of Linen Embroidered Tablecloth and Napkins
Set of Linen Embroidered Tablecloth and Napkins

Set of Linen Embroidered Tablecloth and Napkins

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Set of a Rectangular Embroidered Linen Tablecloth and Napkins. It is hand made and features different types of embroidery. It is light yellow color and has scalloped border...

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20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Linen

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 Pieces in Box

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite Art Deco service, a remarkable collection of twelve knife or chopstick rests, is masterfully designed in chrome and Macassar wood. Meticulously crafted in France circa...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Chrome

Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, Blue Fluted Plain, Three Coffee Cups with Saucers
Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, Blue Fluted Plain, Three Coffee Cups with Saucers

Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, Blue Fluted Plain, Three Coffee Cups with Saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grondahl, Denmark, Blue Fluted plain. Three pairs of coffee cups with saucers. Mid-20th century. Model 305. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Marked. Cup: H...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Cutlery Set "Bear Line"
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Cutlery Set "Bear Line"

20th Century, Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Cutlery Set "Bear Line"

By Art.Krupp Berndorf, Gio Ponti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870
Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870

Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, Linley & Hodd, 1870

By Richard Hodd & William Linley

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1870 by Linley & Hodd, this wonderful and rare, Victorian, Antique, Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter & Biscuit Box Set, is incredibly striking in design. The ...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brutalist bottle rack by David Marshall, Bronze and aluminum, Spain, 1970's
Brutalist bottle rack by David Marshall, Bronze and aluminum, Spain, 1970's

Brutalist bottle rack by David Marshall, Bronze and aluminum, Spain, 1970's

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Rare brutalist bottle rack designed by David Marshall, Spain, 1970s. Bold geometric construction in patinated bronze and brushed aluminum with sculptural, angular supports and twiste...

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1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Set of Five Vintage Brock Chanticleer Rooster Plates
Set of Five Vintage Brock Chanticleer Rooster Plates

Set of Five Vintage Brock Chanticleer Rooster Plates

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming set of five vintage bread and butter plates by Brock of California, featuring the company’s distinctive Chanticleer rooster motif. Each plate measures approximately 6.75 i...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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.

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Bing & Grøndahl, Six Hand-Painted Kipling Coffee Cups with Matching Saucers
Bing & Grøndahl, Six Hand-Painted Kipling Coffee Cups with Matching Saucers

Bing & Grøndahl, Six Hand-Painted Kipling Coffee Cups with Matching Saucers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bing & Grøndahl, six hand-painted Kipling coffee cups with matching saucers. Model number 305. First factory quality. In perfect condition. 1970s Cup measurements (without handl...

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20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Iside Rectangular Bronze Tray #2
Iside Rectangular Bronze Tray #2

Iside Rectangular Bronze Tray #2

By Zanetto

Located in Milan, IT

A refined embodiment of sophistication, the Iside Rectangular Bronze Tray serves as a timeless accessory for enhancing table aesthetics. Crafted with a hand-hammered surface, its des...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Bronze

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

MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

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

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

5 pcs. of 1950's Piero Fornasetti Gilt "Grande Antico" Dinner Plates
5 pcs. of 1950's Piero Fornasetti Gilt "Grande Antico" Dinner Plates

5 pcs. of 1950's Piero Fornasetti Gilt "Grande Antico" Dinner Plates

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a 33 piece set of Piero Fornasetti Gilt dinner ware. The set is made of porcelain and was made in the 1950's. This ad is for the 5 dinner plates. The set includes: 5 Dinner...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Michele Jug
Michele Jug

Michele Jug

$252 / 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...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Eight, Tiffany & Co., Sterling Silver Open Salts & Pepper Shakers
Set of Eight, Tiffany & Co., Sterling Silver Open Salts & Pepper Shakers

Set of Eight, Tiffany & Co., Sterling Silver Open Salts & Pepper Shakers

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A set of eight, Tiffany & Co., sterling silver open salts & pepper shakers, 1907-1938, comprising four shakers and four salts, with shaped foot and fluted body, monogramed G each ma...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces
German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces

German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

Art Nouveau German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service with lovely leaf detailing, 42 Pieces. This set includes: 6 DINNER KNIVES, 10 1/8" (two blades differ slightly), 6 DINNER FORKS,...

Category

19th Century German Antique 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

Set of Six Vintage Brock of California Snack Plates, Farmhouse Style
Set of Six Vintage Brock of California Snack Plates, Farmhouse Style

Set of Six Vintage Brock of California Snack Plates, Farmhouse Style

Located in Coral Gables, FL

A charming set of six vintage Brock of California snack plates in the sought-after Farmhouse pattern. Decorated with warm brown trim and delicate hand-painted country motifs, these p...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Young Love by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 48 Pieces
Young Love by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 48 Pieces

Young Love by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 48 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

YOUNG LOVE BY ONEIDA STERLING SILVER FLATWARE SET FOR 8 SERVICE 48 PIECES YOUNG LOVE (c1958) BY ONEIDA sterling silver Flatware set - 48 Pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9" 8 F...

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1950s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Creamer & Sugar Bowl in Pattern 479B
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Creamer & Sugar Bowl in Pattern 479B

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Creamer & Sugar Bowl in Pattern 479B

By Georg Jensen

Located in New York, NY

Sterling silver open sugar and creamer by Danish maker Georg Jensen. Designed in a repetitive lobed body, with upturned handles, furled leaves within handles, and beading around open...

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20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Boho Carrots and Celery Salt and Pepper Shaker Set
Vintage Boho Carrots and Celery Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Vintage Boho Carrots and Celery Salt and Pepper Shaker Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Spice up your table with this Vintage Boho Carrots and Celery Salt and Pepper Shaker Set. These charming, hand-painted shakers bring a touch of whimsy and rustic elegance to your din...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Venini Bollicine 343.25 Blush Pink - Set of 2 Champagne Glasses - Damiani
Venini Bollicine 343.25 Blush Pink - Set of 2 Champagne Glasses - Damiani

Venini Bollicine 343.25 Blush Pink - Set of 2 Champagne Glasses - Damiani

By Venini

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Venini Designer: Venini Model: Bubbles 343.25 Collection: Bubbles Made in: Italy Add an artistic touch to your table with our elegant Murano glassware. These champagne coupe...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 People, Sheaf Pattern Coloured & Gold, 20th Century
Meissen Coffee Set For 6 People, Sheaf Pattern Coloured & Gold, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 People, Sheaf Pattern Coloured & Gold, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen coffee and tea service, consisting of 22 parts: 1 coffee pot, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, six cups, six saucers, six dessert plates, 1 large round serving platter. Shap...

Category

20th Century German Baroque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

Unique Warrior 25 Sculptural Ristretto Cup by Tamara Barnoff

Located in Geneve, CH

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

Category

2010s Hungarian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

English Edwardian Period Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Motifs and C-Scrolls
English Edwardian Period Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Motifs and C-Scrolls

English Edwardian Period Silver Plated Tray with Pierced Motifs and C-Scrolls

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Edwardian period silver plated tray from the early 20th century, with pierced motifs, C-scroll design and oxidized patina. Born in England in the early years of King Edwar...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Trattoria Tablecloth 0203
Trattoria Tablecloth 0203

Trattoria Tablecloth 0203

$96Sale Price / item|20% Off

Trattoria Tablecloth 0203

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...

Category

2010s Portuguese Tableware

Materials

Cotton

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, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Oak

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 98 Pieces
Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 98 Pieces

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 98 Pieces

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Mid-century Modern pattern "Diamond" was created by Internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. This is our #1 best selling Mid-century Modern sterling flatware pattern...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner
English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Bordallo Pinheiro Extensive Vine Green Dinner Service, 45 Pieces. Great Color.
A Bordallo Pinheiro Extensive Vine Green Dinner Service, 45 Pieces. Great Color.

A Bordallo Pinheiro Extensive Vine Green Dinner Service, 45 Pieces. Great Color.

Located in Buchanan, MI

A Bordallo Pinheiro Vine Green Dinner Service comprising: 12 chargers 12 dinner plates 8 salad plates 11 mugs 1 pitcher 1 oval platter: 45 items total. Diameter of charger 12 1/4 in...

Category

20th Century Portuguese Adirondack Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Luxory Glasses, Champagne and Wine, Solid Silver, Set Of 4, Hand Made, Italy
Luxory Glasses, Champagne and Wine, Solid Silver, Set Of 4, Hand Made, Italy

Luxory Glasses, Champagne and Wine, Solid Silver, Set Of 4, Hand Made, Italy

By K-OVER

Located in Firenze, IT

Our latest creation, the K-OVER champagne coupe glasses with diamond-cut silver stems, represents the perfect fusion of elegance and practicality. This exquisite set of 4 glasses inc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Victorian Bead by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 pc in Box Dinner
Victorian Bead by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 pc in Box Dinner

Victorian Bead by Carrs Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 pc in Box Dinner

By Carrs

Located in Big Bend, WI

Victorian Bead by Carrs Sterling Silver is a beautifully detailed English sterling silver pattern that combines the classic elegance of a beaded border with graceful Victorian orname...

Category

20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Galanthus Nivalis Wine Glass
Galanthus Nivalis Wine Glass

Galanthus Nivalis Wine Glass

By Simone Crestani

Located in Milan, IT

This glass belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Glass

ens Harald Quistgaard Vintage Danish Butter Knives, 1960s
ens Harald Quistgaard Vintage Danish Butter Knives, 1960s

ens Harald Quistgaard Vintage Danish Butter Knives, 1960s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of 6 Butter or dinner Knives designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and manufactured by Raadvad in Denmark during the 1950s or early 60s. Materials: stainless steel and faux bone h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s
Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s

Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s

By Carlo Scarpa, Venini

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Murrine Plate Serpente by Carlo Scarpa for Venini Murano ca. 1940s A large murrine bowl of the Serpente series designed by Carlo Scarpa ca. 1940. Manufactured by Venini Murano...

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Viso Porcelain Zodiac Key Tray Taurus 0101-TA
Viso Porcelain Zodiac Key Tray Taurus 0101-TA

Viso Porcelain Zodiac Key Tray Taurus 0101-TA

Located in New York, NY

Discover our new horoscope collection conceived in collaboration with iconic spanish porcelain maker sargadelos. Decorative or functional, this horoscope theme capsule of 12 porcelain key trays...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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.