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Tablecloth 1930, Art Deco
Tablecloth 1930, Art Deco

Tablecloth 1930, Art Deco

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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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Wool, Silk

Watering can vienna around 1920s
Watering can vienna around 1920s

Watering can vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Watering can vienna around 1920s Original condition

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1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper

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....

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Linen

Vintage Set of 16  Imperial Garden, 4 Flowers Small Plates Fitz and Floyd, 1979
Vintage Set of 16  Imperial Garden, 4 Flowers Small Plates Fitz and Floyd, 1979

Vintage Set of 16 Imperial Garden, 4 Flowers Small Plates Fitz and Floyd, 1979

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A entertainer's dream. A 16 pc set of vintage 1979 set of "Imperial Garden" plates by legendary makers and style icons, Fitz and Floyd. The set contains 4 pieces each of 4 different flowers. 1. Lily. 2. Chrysanthemum 3. Daisy 4. Tuplip In 1979 when these were made, they were called "salad plates" but now the modern host/hostess uses these as buffet/ hors d' oeuvres plates. Rare to have 16 pieces of the same iconic set that sold out worldwide. Many plates of the set odf 16 are as new (unused). There are some that show VERY light use that have been used very seldomly and well taken care of. We have an extensive collection of vintage Fitz and Floyd china...

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1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Oval Silver Tray by W. Brehm, 1920
Dutch Oval Silver Tray by W. Brehm, 1920

Dutch Oval Silver Tray by W. Brehm, 1920

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch oval silver tray by W. Brehm, 1920. An oval silver tray with raised edge, decorated and openwork with leaf motif and on the edge with pearl ...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Silver

Dutch silver small silver spoons by van Kempen & Zonen, 19th century
Dutch silver small silver spoons by van Kempen & Zonen, 19th century

Dutch silver small silver spoons by van Kempen & Zonen, 19th century

By Van Kempen

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver small silver spoons by van Kempen & Zonen, 19th century A set of twelve silver mocha/tea spoons with a partially twisted handle and a crown on top. All silver spoons be...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of twelve silver teaspoons embossed w/ tree trunks, leaves & beaded shells
Set of twelve silver teaspoons embossed w/ tree trunks, leaves & beaded shells

Set of twelve silver teaspoons embossed w/ tree trunks, leaves & beaded shells

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of twelve silver teaspoons embossed with trunks, leaves and crimped shells. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 270.73 grams (Set of twelv...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver toothpick holder with swans on plinth and acanthus flower on tripod base
Silver toothpick holder with swans on plinth and acanthus flower on tripod base

Silver toothpick holder with swans on plinth and acanthus flower on tripod base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with swans on the plinth and on an acanthus flower on a cut-out tripod base. . Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 265...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver toothpick holder with peacock figure
Silver toothpick holder with peacock figure

Silver toothpick holder with peacock figure

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a peacock figure in perfect shape on a flowering plant and a plinth in relief with applied tilting garlands, a square cut-out base and four ...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10
19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10

19th Century French Napoleon III Black and White Hunt Scenes Plates, Set of 10

By Faienceries Sarreguemines

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant set of ten antique plates was crafted in Sarreguemines, France, circa 1870. Each hand painted plate features an illustrated hunt scene. Every black and white ceramic plate has French writing narrating the event including the first one which reads: "Bien des chasseurs se vantent du gibier qu'ils ne tuent pas: lui au contraire en tue beaucoup et ne se vante pas". They are: "Chasse aux Canards Sauvages", "Chasse aux Faisans", "Battue aux Chevreuils", "Chasse aux Cailles...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Vallauris, France, Ceramic Coffee Service for Two Persons
Vallauris, France, Ceramic Coffee Service for Two Persons

Vallauris, France, Ceramic Coffee Service for Two Persons

Located in København, Copenhagen

Vallauris, France, ceramic coffee service for two consisting of a total of seven parts. Luster glaze. 1960/70s. In excellent condition. Marked. Coffee pot measures: H 22.0 x D (i...

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1960s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. French Hand Painted Porcelain Saucer Plates, Twelve
Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. French Hand Painted Porcelain Saucer Plates, Twelve

Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. French Hand Painted Porcelain Saucer Plates, Twelve

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of twelve French Classical or Art Nouveau hand painted gold gilt saucer plates By Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. France, Circa 1930s Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 0.75"...

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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Condiment Set, c.1900
20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Condiment Set, c.1900

20th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Condiment Set, c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th Century Chinese novelty solid silver condiment set, comprising a pepperette, salt and mustard pot, fitted in a traders pushcart. Hallmarked Chinese Export Silver, ...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of Six Boch “Corfou” Plates, La Louvière, Belgium, 1970s
Set of Six Boch “Corfou” Plates, La Louvière, Belgium, 1970s

Set of Six Boch “Corfou” Plates, La Louvière, Belgium, 1970s

By Boch La Louviere

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

A set of six ceramic plates from the Corfou series by Boch La Louvière, designed by E. D’Hossche and M. Picquery and documented in the 1973 Boch catalogue. The design features a styl...

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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Silver dessert set
Silver dessert set

Silver dessert set

$1,000 / set

Silver dessert set

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver dessert set with two spoons, fork, spatula and raised handles. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Boar's Head. Weight: 101.16 grams. Dimensions: Fork 17.3cmx1....

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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Libera Decorative Tray, Handcrafted Marble & Metal, Gold finish
Libera Decorative Tray, Handcrafted Marble & Metal, Gold finish

Libera Decorative Tray, Handcrafted Marble & Metal, Gold finish

Located in Porto, PT

Libera is an exclusive decorative tray that masterfully combines refined industrial techniques with the beauty of handcrafted artistry. This unique piece is the result of a meticulou...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Square Hand-Cut Bohemian Crystal Tray
Square Hand-Cut Bohemian Crystal Tray

Square Hand-Cut Bohemian Crystal Tray

Located in Marbella, ES

Hand-cut Bohemian crystal vase.

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Late 20th Century Czech Tableware

Materials

Glass

Lily by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 73 pieces Floral
Lily by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 73 pieces Floral

Lily by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 73 pieces Floral

By Watson Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce Lily by Watson, c1902, sterling silver Flatware set, 73 pieces. This set includes: 8 Regular Knives, 9" 8 Regular Forks, 7" 8 Salad Forks, 5 7/8" 8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4" 8 Place ...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rothschild Oiseaux Coffee & Dessert Set For 12 Persons Herend Hungary 20th C.
Rothschild Oiseaux Coffee & Dessert Set For 12 Persons Herend Hungary 20th C.

Rothschild Oiseaux Coffee & Dessert Set For 12 Persons Herend Hungary 20th C.

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

Herend service consisting of 39 parts: 1 lidded coffee pot, 1 milk jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 12 cups, 12 saucers, 12 dessert plates. Shape: Osier, basket weave Decor: RO - Rothschild...

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20th Century Hungarian Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Finger Bowl & Plate, Wang Hing, c. 1880
19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Finger Bowl & Plate, Wang Hing, c. 1880

19th Century Chinese Export Solid Silver Finger Bowl & Plate, Wang Hing, c. 1880

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th century Chinese export solid silver fruit bowl on plate, of exceptionally fine quality, intricately chased and embossed depicting a compendium of various designs an...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Tablecloth Materials: wool and silk fabric , 1847, Lyon France
Tablecloth Materials: wool and silk fabric , 1847, Lyon France

Tablecloth Materials: wool and silk fabric , 1847, Lyon France

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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1840s French Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Wool, Silk

Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970
Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970

Important tableware China, circa 1950 / 1970

Located in Paris, FR

Large Chinese porcelain dinner service, circa 1950/1970, decorated with scenes of domestic life. It has been used very little and is in perfect condition. It consists of: 12 dinner plates, 12 soup plates, 12 dessert plates, 12 smaller plates, 12 bread plates, 6 presentation plates 2 vegetable dishes with lids, 1 soup tureen with lid, 1 salad bowl, 2 sauce boats, 1 butter dish, 4 ramekins 8 egg cups, 1 large round shallow dish, 1 large oval dish, 1 smaller oval dish, 12 coffee cups with saucers 11 teacups with saucers, 1 teapot, 1 coffee pot, 1 sugar bowl, 1 milk jug. Each piece is in perfect condition and bears the Qianlong Nian Zhi...

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20th Century Chinese Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Crystalline Pattern China Set 50 Pieces
Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Crystalline Pattern China Set 50 Pieces

Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal Crystalline Pattern China Set 50 Pieces

By Rosenthal, Raymond Loewy

Located in Atlanta, GA

Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal "Crystalline" pattern china set, circa 1950s. This set consists of 50 pieces total including eleven (11) dinner plates measuring 10.5" diameter, twelve (1...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts
Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts

Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

Pair of 19th century pollard oak capstan salts A pair of turned capstan salts in well figured pollard oak, with domed plinth bases to broad bowls above. English, circa 1850 - 1880 ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Oak

Twelve gilded silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with applied relief handles
Twelve gilded silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with applied relief handles

Twelve gilded silver teaspoons and sugar shovel with applied relief handles

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Set of twelve teaspoons and sugar shovel in gilded silver with applications and reliefs on the handles. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight...

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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pieces
English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pieces

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 pieces

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>...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Boutique. Set of four espresso cups with saucers with ornamental motifs.
Tiffany Boutique. Set of four espresso cups with saucers with ornamental motifs.

Tiffany Boutique. Set of four espresso cups with saucers with ornamental motifs.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Tiffany Boutique, set of four espresso cups with saucers. Decorative ceramic set consisting of four espresso cups with matching saucers, decorated in blue, yellow and gilt tones with...

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1980s Italian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid

Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern travertine bowl from Kiwano. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine vases ...

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2010s Dutch Modern Tableware

Materials

Travertine

Antique German Silverplate Cake Server & Cake Fork; Set of 9
Antique German Silverplate Cake Server & Cake Fork; Set of 9

Antique German Silverplate Cake Server & Cake Fork; Set of 9

Located in Malibu, CA

German Silver-plate cake forks with a lovely cake server. This flatware set is from one of the oldest & finest silverplate manufacturers in Germany. On separate listings, you wil...

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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi
New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi

New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi

By Michele Chiossi

Located in Milan, IT

Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 6.5 x 13 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Tokkuri, Jap Vegetation collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Silver toothpick holder with Joan of Arc and banner
Silver toothpick holder with Joan of Arc and banner

Silver toothpick holder with Joan of Arc and banner

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with Joan of Arc with standard on a square plinth and four support feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Lisbon Crown. Weight: 182.29 g...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

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

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner
Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner

Mythologique by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 91 pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Mythologique pattern was designed by Antoine Heller, a French silversmith trained under the influence of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in the studio of Jean-Leon Gerome. Joining Gorha...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden / Bing & Grøndahl. Set of three bowls.
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden / Bing & Grøndahl. Set of three bowls.

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden / Bing & Grøndahl. Set of three bowls.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Kronjyden / Bing & Grøndahl, set of three bowls. Set of three stoneware bowls from the Cordial series featuring the distinctive relief pattern around the ...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Brass Coasters with Semi Precious Inserts, Alta Set of 2, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Brass Coasters with Semi Precious Inserts, Alta Set of 2, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Brass Coasters with Semi Precious Inserts, Alta Set of 2, Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Brass Coasters with Semi Precious Inserts, Alta Set of 2, Viya by Vikram Goyal A pair of coasters in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. In its arresting and power...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Silver Napkin Ring with A.D. Monogram & Chased Greek Key Motif
Antique Victorian Silver Napkin Ring with A.D. Monogram & Chased Greek Key Motif

Antique Victorian Silver Napkin Ring with A.D. Monogram & Chased Greek Key Motif

Located in New York, NY

This Antique Victorian silver napkin ring, crafted in England circa 1860, exemplifies the refined elegance and detailed craftsmanship of the mid-19th century. A beautiful representat...

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1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar 12" Pewter Trivet or Wall Hanging Plaque USA
Vintage 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar 12" Pewter Trivet or Wall Hanging Plaque USA

Vintage 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar 12" Pewter Trivet or Wall Hanging Plaque USA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar 12" Pewter Trivet or Wall Hanging Plaque, USA. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: >0.25" H x 11.75" W x 11.75" D.

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Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Oval Shaped Skirt Green Brown White
Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Oval Shaped Skirt Green Brown White

Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Oval Shaped Skirt Green Brown White

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare surviving small piece of early tableware. Suitable for everyday use as a charming piece of history for the dining table. The oval top with a leafy sprig with a berry. Four re...

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18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Totem Vase in Light Brown
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Totem Vase in Light Brown

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Totem Vase in Light Brown

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian handmade ceramic TOTEM vase in light brown by Rina Menardi. Can be ordered in different colors. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Euclid Dinner Plate L by Eter Design
Euclid Dinner Plate L by Eter Design

Euclid Dinner Plate L by Eter Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Euclid Dinner Plate L by Eter Design Unique Piece. Dimensions: Ø 33 x H 1.5 cm. Materials: Clay. Sustainable - Eco-friendly. Handmade. Each piece may va...

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2010s American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Clay

Set of 12 Mid-Century Figural Sterling Silver Corn on the Cob Holders
Set of 12 Mid-Century Figural Sterling Silver Corn on the Cob Holders

Set of 12 Mid-Century Figural Sterling Silver Corn on the Cob Holders

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 silver corn holders. In sterling silver. The handles in the form of corn with the husks still on. The spear tips are either stainless steel or silver plated. M...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver toothpick holder with a cut-out jar holder
Silver toothpick holder with a cut-out jar holder

Silver toothpick holder with a cut-out jar holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a cut-out jar holder, topped with floral motifs and resting on a square base with engravings and four crocodile-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. ...

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Early 18th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Catfish Cotton Tablecloth VCTC0101
Catfish Cotton Tablecloth VCTC0101

Catfish Cotton Tablecloth VCTC0101

$144Sale Price / item|20% Off

Catfish Cotton Tablecloth VCTC0101

Located in New York, NY

With this cotton tablecloth featuring our special cat/fish design, Viso offers you the loveliest dining experience. Woven in soft tan and light beige out of the finest Italian thread...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Silver toothpick holder with bird
Silver toothpick holder with bird

Silver toothpick holder with bird

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a bird pecking an egg and four raised supporting elements. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 153.56 grams. Di...

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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

midcentury SCHRAMBERG MAIOLICA  box Barbotine FISH TUREEN TERRINE handpainted
midcentury SCHRAMBERG MAIOLICA  box Barbotine FISH TUREEN TERRINE handpainted

midcentury SCHRAMBERG MAIOLICA box Barbotine FISH TUREEN TERRINE handpainted

By Schramberg Majolica

Located in Landshut, BY

midcentury SCHRAMBERG MAIOLICA Barbotine FISH TUREEN TERRINE handpainted Design Period 1955 to 1965 Production Period around 1960 Country of Manufacture Germany H / height: 11cm both ~ Gew. / weight: 2950grs DM / diameter casserole : 30 cm x 15cm x 11cm high ~ 19cm with its lid MARKED: Schramberger Majolikafabrik 5624 :-: fair condition with some very small chips (see photos) - Considering the sensitive material I would even say it is in good condition -- let´s call it charming vintage :-: To ensure a safe arrival, this item is packed in super-safe packaging. (up to 10 Kg) SMF SCHRAMBERG was originally founded in 1820 as Faist'sche Steingutfabrik by the stoneware expert Isidor Faist on the site of the abandoned Schramberg castle. By 1829, Faist and his factory had gained such a good reputation that Baron Ferdinand von Uechtritz became his partner under the new name of Steingut- und Majolikafabrik Uechtritz & Faist. With the Baron's financial support, the partners were able to build a new factory behind the castle, which dramatically increased production. By the 1860s, the company had a permanent workforce of 100 and an impressive number of almost 6,000 homeworkers (decorators, etc.), mainly children and women. From 1882, Faist began taking orders from Villeroy & Boch, who eventually bought the Schramberg pottery in 1883 and continued to operate it as a V&B subsidiary until the early 20th century. In 1911, several of the factory buildings had to be demolished to make way for the local railway, which drastically reduced production and caused Villeroy & Boch to lose interest in the site, which they sold to brothers Moritz and Leopold Meyer in 1912. It was the Meyers who introduced the "SMF" trademark and eventually gave the company its permanent name, Schramberger Majolika-Fabrik. In 1918 the company was transformed from a sole proprietorship to a limited liability company and the transformation was complete. The Meyer brothers were always on the lookout for new talent, and many famous artists joined the factory or contributed designs in the years that followed. Their decorative ceramics, stylized in vibrant colours, attracted much attention in the 1920s. Eva Stricker-Zeisel was a prominent designer for the company from 1928 to 1930. Her designs were strongly influenced by the Bauhaus movement and her modern form and decoration designs gave an avant-garde look to part of the production programme. As well as designing the shapes, Eva Zeisel also supplied the intended decorations for the pieces, although the decoration department often adapted her decorations to shapes for which they were not intended. They would even use them on shapes other than those designed by Zeisel and apply decors not designed by her to her shapes. This particularly happened with the very popular 'Mondrian' pattern, which often appeared on non-Zeisel shapes. The factory continued to produce Zeisel's designs for some time after her departure, but she sometimes felt that the designs were not exactly as she had intended. With the economic crisis of the early 1930s, the focus of production shifted to tableware and utilitarian ceramics, until the Nazis forced Moritz and Leopold Meyer to sell the factory in 1938 as part of the forced aryanisation of the German state. Both emigrated to England with their families during the war, but in 1949 Peter Meyer...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Maiolica

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.