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Tableware For Sale
Vintage Boxed Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Six Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver straight feather edge pattern canteen of cutlery for six persons; an addition to our flatware collection
The pieces of this exceptional vintage straight sterling silver flatware set for six persons have been crafted in the feather edge pattern.
The anterior surface of each piece of cutlery is embellished with an engraved feather edge border paralleling the shape of the handle.
The posterior of each fork and spoon is plain and unembellished.
This feather edge silver cutlery set consists of 42 pieces:
6 table knives
6 table forks
6 soup spoons
6 dessert knives
6 dessert forks
6 dessert spoons
6 teaspoons
The pieces of this silver flatware set, including the original knives, have been crafted by the Sheffield silversmith William Yates Ltd in 1986.
This service is fitted to the original, fine and impressive oak lift up lid and well canteen box...
Category
1980s English Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
El Grandee by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set, 6 Service Luncheon, 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
El Grandee by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes:
six knives, 9",
six forks, 7 1/2",
six salad forks, 6 1/2",
six teaspoons, 6"
Includes bonus brand new Towle wooden flatware...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set Of 6 Villeroy & Boch For Le Cirque Espresso Cup And Over-size Saucer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A set of six Villeroy & Boch for Le Cirque porcelain cups and saucers decorated with yellow circus big tops flying red flags and scattered colorful balls with double blue trims. The ...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Hollywood Regency Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Ottomans Palms Handpainted Ceramic Dinenr plate Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
a unique piece of art
totally handpainted in Italy by crafted artisand the tropical mood metts the Ottomans world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Twelve Koka Cake Plates, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand.
Twelve Koka cake plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Measure: Diameter: 17 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a cent...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Lucite Vintage "Spiral Staircase" Sculptural 12-Light Candelabra Springer Style
Located in North Miami, FL
The stepped and graduated vintage lucite twisted spiral staircase 12 light candelabra is very sculptural. It has been attributed to the work of Karl Springer. It twists in form to gi...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Lucite
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century.
Measurements: D 24.5 X H 3.0
In excell...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Richmond, Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner Scarce
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce dinner size Richmond by Alvin, circa 1929, sterling silver flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4"
12 salad for...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
John Wendt Sterling Ram’s Head Handle Brite Cut Ice Cream Slice or Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver ice cream slice or server.
Made by John Wendt and retailed by J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With brite cut floral decoration to the bowl and a ...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot
By Wedgwood
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot. The teapot surmounted by figural black crocodile finial, radiating ribbed lid, body decorated with Egypti...
Category
Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of rustic charm to your table with this pair of Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Horse Salt and Pepper Shakers. Expertly crafted and hand-glazed, these unique shakers bring a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 74 Pieces Dinner
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eloquence by Lunt sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 74 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4"
12 dinner size forks, 7 3/4...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Trifid by Crichton English Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner 154 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Trifid by Crichton (English, London, 1953) Sterling Silver Flatware set, 154 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 10"
12 Dinner Size Forks, 3-tine, 7 5/8"
12 Lun...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast Cups and Saucers by Sue &Mare for Gallia-Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast cups are also considered hot chocolate cups. Sold with their saucers. Made by Louis Süe (1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-19...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Charles Frederick Hancock Victorian Sterling Silver Salt
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English cast sterling silver salt made by Charles Frederick Hancock; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection.
...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Filet Coquille AKA Shell by Aucoc French 950 Silver Flatware Set Service
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Aucoc firm was founded in 1821 by Casimir Aucoc and in 1835 moved their headquarters to the prestigious Rue de la Paix in Paris. The firm regularly collaborated with Christofle and Bon-Taburet, one of the most innovative goldsmiths from the late 19th century and early 20th century. Known for their unique and luxurious styles and craftsmanship the Aucoc firm received numerous medals of recognition from several international exhibitions. Notable clients included King Louis-Phillippe of France, the Duke of Orleans, Napoleon III and his wife Princess Eugenie as well as Queen Victoria of England...
Category
1850s French Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Five Pieces of Silver Cutlery. Georg Jensen and Others.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five pieces of silver cutlery. Georg Jensen and others.
Georg Jensen Acorn salad spoon, dinner fork, Cohr bottle opener, antique coffee spoon, D...
Category
20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Castle Rose by Royal Crest Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 54 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Castle Rose by Royal Crest sterling silver flatware set, 54 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/8",
eight forks, 7 1/8",
eight salad forks, 6 1/8",
eight teaspoons, 6",...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Color: Silver
Item Type: Vintage...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Metal
Meissen Green Ivy Vine, Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl and Creamer in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen Green Ivy Vine. coffee pot, sugar bowl and creamer in hand-painted porcelain. Lid modelled with rose bud. 1940's.
The coffee pot measures: 23 x 17 cm.
The creamer measures:...
Category
1940s German Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Elon Arenhill, Well-Known Swedish Silversmith, Twelve Modernist Cups
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elon Arenhill (1922-2018). Well-known Swedish silversmith.
Twelve modernist cups in hammered sterling silver.
Dated 1974.
Measures: 5.5 x 3 cm.
In ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midwinter Madeira coffee pot and sugar bowl, British 1960s mid-century tableware
Located in London, GB
Nicholas Jenkins (British) – Print pattern
David Queensberry (British) – shape/objects
Madeira Coffee Pot and Sugar bowl
Designed 1960, produced by Midwinter c. 1965
Ceramic.
Overal...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
La Menagerie Ottomane Dessert Plates - Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Discover the fascinating world of exotic animals once hidden within the Sultan’s palaces, often gifted by foreign dignitaries and treasured as symbols of wonder and prestige. La Menagerie Ottomane...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Nature Leaf Style Porcelain Pink Bowl
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Asian Enamel Birds and Flowers Chinese Classic Patterns Vase is a beautifully crafted work of art that reflects the elegance and cultural richness of traditional Chinese porcelain. Hand-painted with intricate bird and flower motifs, this vase showcases the timeless beauty of Chinese classic patterns and symbolizes prosperity, harmony, and good fortune. The vibrant enamel colors, paired with meticulous detailing, create a striking visual that is both visually captivating and meaningful.
The enamel technique used in this vase is a hallmark of traditional Chinese artistry, where colorful designs are painstakingly applied to the surface before being kiln-fired, resulting in a glossy and durable finish. The bird and flower designs are not only decorative but also represent important cultural symbols in China. Birds often signify freedom, happiness, and spiritual blessings, while flowers symbolize beauty and growth. Together, they form a harmonious depiction of life and nature's interconnectedness.
This Vintage Enamel Vase is ideal for those who appreciate Chinese decorative arts, antique porcelain, and traditional Asian aesthetics. It makes a perfect centerpiece in any living room, study, or office, adding a touch of cultural heritage and sophistication. Whether you're a collector of Chinese antiques, a fan of vintage Asian decor...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Ikat Handmade Ceramic Tray, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Ikat patterns are an integral part of our colorful world, celebrating the beauty of this timeless textile technique. Inspired by its rich heritage, we’ve transformed some of our most...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 Piece Dessert Set in Case, Ca. 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 piece dessert service in case, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Appetize, Nedda El-Asmar for Gense. Dinner service for four people.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Appetize, Nedda El-Asmar for Gense, Sweden.
Dinner service for four people, consisting of four dinner knives, four dinner forks, and four dinner spoons.
Late 20th century.
In perfect...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Indian silver tea set/set consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl.
Each piece of this service has a circular rounded form onto a circular foot.
The surface of each piece is embellished with impressive chased bamboo stalk ornamentation, on a matte background.
The teapot is fitted with a domed hinged cover ornamented with further bamboo stalk decoration and surmounted with the original, fine and impressive finial.
The teapot and cream jug are fitted with silver handles realistically modelled in the form of bamboo stalks.
The teapot has an exceptional spout ornamented with a continuation of foliate ornamentation.
The antique sugar bowl and cream jug retain the original gilded interior.
Condition
This antique tea service...
Category
1890s Indian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Elkington & Co. Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver teapot made in the George I style; an addition to the silver teaware collection.
This exceptional Elizabeth II English sterling silver teapot has a plain oval rounded form onto an oval domed spreading foot, in the Classic George I style.
The surface of this vintage silver teapot...
Category
1960s English George I Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beaded by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 64 Pcs Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beaded by Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set, 64 pieces. This set includes:
eight dinner knives, 8 7/8",
eight dinner forks, 7 1/8",
...
Category
20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 42 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Hepplewhite by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 42 pieces. This tailored, timeless pattern is a best seller. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 10"
8 Di...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Basket of Flowers by D&H Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 66 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare, circa 1920, "Basket of Flowers" by Dominick & Haff sterling silver flatware set, 66 pieces. This set includes:
10 dinner size knives (some minor dents on ends), 9 3/4"
10 dinn...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wild Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 51 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Wild Rose by International sterling silver flatware set of 51 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8",
eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4",
eight sala...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 36 Pieces New
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Madrigal by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware set - 36 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
8 T...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
10 Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Curved Coffee Cups with Saucers, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
10 Royal Copenhagen blue flower curved coffee cups with saucers. 1960s.
Model number 10/1549.
The cup measures: 7.5 x 6 cm.
Saucer diameter: 13 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stam...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Frontenac by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service 18 Set 108 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner size Frontenac by International sterling silver Flatware set - 108 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sauce Ladle in Rare Ornamental Pattern No. 23
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern sterling silver sauce ladle in rare ornamental pattern no. 23. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Tapering rectilinear handle with mortise and tenon-style side mounts ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Patrician by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 83 Pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Art Nouveau Patrician by Gorham, circa 1901, sterling silver flatware, 83 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 5/8"
12 dinner size f...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Art Deco Style Goblet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lovely sterling silver goblet has a Art Deco design. It has four balls in the center intercepted by rings. It stands on a non-weighted base that gives it a tall regal appearance...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Old English Thread & Shell Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set for 12 - London 1904
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by William Hutton, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set, is in 'Old English, Thread & Shell' pattern, and ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
10 Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Coffee Cups with Saucers, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
10 Royal Copenhagen blue flower Braided coffee cups with saucers. 1960s. Model number 10/8261.
The cup measures: 8 x 6.8 cm.
Saucer diameter: 14.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sta...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Angular, Six Coffee Cups with Saucers and Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Angular.
Six coffee cups with saucers and six plates. Mid-20th century.
The cup measures: 9 x 5.8 cm.
Saucer diameter: 14 cm.
Plate diameter: 16 cm....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Poppy by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 62 pcs Luncheon
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Poppy by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 62 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 1/2"
12 Forks, 6 3/4"
12 Salad Forks, 5 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 Bouillon Soup Spoons, ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Green Earthenware Tea /Coffee Cups with Floral Motifs by Zaccagnini
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s.
This pair of cups are made in earthenware, which features lacquered hand-painted floral motifs.
They are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of use,...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Earthenware
Hertha Bengtson for Rörstrand, Eight Koka Lunch Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hertha Bengtson (1917-1993) for Rörstrand.
Eight Koka lunch plates in glazed stoneware. 1960s.
Diameter: 21 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
For almost half a century, Hert...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Fish Flatware Set Art Deco 8 Piece
By Oneida
Located in New York, NY
1990s silver plated steel eight piece used fish knife and fork set. Made by Oneida. This item is original to the NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Towe...
Category
1990s Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Steel
Gorham Sterling Silver Rabbit / Hare Place Card Holders in Original Case, 1913
Located in London, GB
A whimsical set of three silver rabbit or hare shape menu holders made by Gorham Manufacturing Company in Birmingham, England in 1913.
This set is very unusual and highly collectab...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Lily of the Valley by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8"...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Shell by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 68 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful English Shell by Lunt sterling silver flatware set of 68 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/4".
12 salad forks, 6 1/4".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 cream...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set Vermeil 32 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Add some luxe to your life with this fabulous King Edward Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8",
8 Forks, 7 1/8",
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8",
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, not monogrammed. This set has a beautiful gold finish.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table, especially when paired with gold rimmed china...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Silver-Plate Table Crumb Pan & Whisk by Hardy Bros Sidney & Brisbane
By Hardy Bros.
Located in New York, NY
A fine English silver-plate table crumb pan and sweeper whisk by Hardy Bros Sidney & Brisbane, circa 20th-century, England. With makers' mark on both as shown in images.
Dimensions:
Pan/tray: 1.75" Height x 8.88" Depth x 10.38" Width
Whisk broom...
Category
20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Tea Cup Arabesk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A simple, contemporary style along with the matte, white finesse of the porcelain will add a unique French touch to your table and to your home decor.
Design by Kaoline.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
French Vintage Brass Pepper Mill with Removable Handle
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage paper mill made of brass with removable handle. The item was made in France in the begging of last century and is in good original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Brass
AC II by Justus Knut Schomann
Located in Geneve, CH
AC II by Justus Knut Schomann
Dimensions: W 12 x D 2 x H 16 cm
Materials: Casted Arcylic, Diamond polished.
Weight: 0,3 Kg.
Justus Knut Schomann
Born in Cologne in 1999, Justus Knu...
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Tableware
Materials
Acrylic
Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Set For 12 - Kings Husk Pattern - Sheffield 1897
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by George Howson, this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set, is in the King Husk pattern.
Eac...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Russian Silver Posy Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Russian silver posy holder has a knopped, conical shaped form onto three legs.
The surface of the holder has a frosted finish and is embellished with impressive engraved floral designs to the cylindrical portion.
The upper portion of the body is further ornamented with two applied bands of bead ornamentation.
This impressive Russian posy holder is supported by three hinged legs, each embellished with interlacing scrolling, paralleling engraved decoration.
The feet conjoin once closed to form a ball motif, emanating the knopped terminal to the body.
This antique posey holder...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century primitive wood bowl with signs of hand carving, a wide flat bottom, and a fantastic patina. Would be perfect for catching the day’s mail, serving bread at yo...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Tableware
Materials
Wood
Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate - Ladybird, Insect Collection
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Step into the charm of an English garden with our ceramic plates, hand-painted with the design of a butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining experience or as...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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