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Set of Ten Blue Linen Embroidered Napkins
Set of Ten Blue Linen Embroidered Napkins

Set of Ten Blue Linen Embroidered Napkins

Located in New York, NY

Set of 10 French Blue Linen Embroidered Napkins. Set of ten recent vintage French blue linen napkins with embroidered eyelets, raised satin round motif and decorative ladder hemsti...

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2010s French Tableware

Materials

Linen

Cherry Wood Sculptural Spoon, Handmade in France, One of Kind
Cherry Wood Sculptural Spoon, Handmade in France, One of Kind

Cherry Wood Sculptural Spoon, Handmade in France, One of Kind

Located in San-Martino-di-Lota, Corse

This piece is part of the series of sculptural spoons made by Ferréol Babin. Made of magnolia brought back from a trip to Japan, this spoon required many hours of work. It was entire...

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2010s French Tableware

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Hardwood

Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter
Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter

Exceptional Austrian Art Deco Brass Ashtray with Integrated Cigarette Cutter

Located in Hannover, DE

An extraordinarily refined and highly sculptural Art Deco ashtray, most likely crafted in Austria during the 1920s or possibly earlier. This exceptional object represents the finest ...

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1920s Austrian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Pierre Vandel Pepper and Salt and Nut Cracker, France, 1970
Pierre Vandel Pepper and Salt and Nut Cracker, France, 1970

Pierre Vandel Pepper and Salt and Nut Cracker, France, 1970

By Pierre Vandel

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very nice set of pepper and salt, and a nut cracker designed by Pierre Vandel for Espace de Pierre Cardin, Paris, 1970. These items are made of solid aluminum and are fantastically s...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Art Deco Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers
Pair of Art Deco Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Pair of Art Deco Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Set of salt & pepper shakers in polished silver plate. This classic English pair of salt and pepper dispensers are marked on the bottom. Wonderful addition to add to your table for e...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Hand embroidered linen napkins from the SoShiro Ainu collection
Hand embroidered linen napkins from the SoShiro Ainu collection

Hand embroidered linen napkins from the SoShiro Ainu collection

By SoShiro

Located in London, GB

This set of two hand-embroidered linen napkins from SoShiro’s Ainu collection, a collaboration between award-winning artist Toru Kaizawa and Shiro Muchiri, is made with the softest linen and features playful pockets for a creative place setting of cutlery. These highly ornate and decorative napkins enrich any table setting. The Blakiston’s fish owl...

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2010s Japanese International Style Tableware

Materials

Linen, Natural Fiber

12 Dutch Silver Pickle forks by Gerritsen, 1906
12 Dutch Silver Pickle forks by Gerritsen, 1906

12 Dutch Silver Pickle forks by Gerritsen, 1906

Located in Delft, NL

12 Dutch Silver pickle forks by Gerritsen, 1906 A set of 12 Dutch silver sour forks with twisted stem with bulb in box (stain in the fabric). Dutch si...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Silver

Circa 1890 German Set of 11 800 Standard Silver & Gilt Demitasse Spoons
Circa 1890 German Set of 11 800 Standard Silver & Gilt Demitasse Spoons

Circa 1890 German Set of 11 800 Standard Silver & Gilt Demitasse Spoons

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1890 set of 11 German silver & gilt demitasse spoons. 800 standard silver. Art Nouveau period & design, double struck & never monogrammed. 3.85 troy oz. 4 1/8" x 7/8" x 5/8".

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado

By Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Winterling Bavaria Porcelain Mocaccino Service, 1907-1950
Winterling Bavaria Porcelain Mocaccino Service, 1907-1950

Winterling Bavaria Porcelain Mocaccino Service, 1907-1950

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a porcelain mocaccino service. The set includes: a pitcher, a sugar bowl, a milk jug, and six cups with saucers. The Winterling-Bavaria signature is from the 1907-19...

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Mid-20th Century German Rococo Revival Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s
Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s

Midcentury Geometric Teak Trivets by Skjode Skjern, 1960s

By Skjøde Skjern

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of solid teak trivets carved with geometric patterns much like the Ultimo series by Bäckström & Ljungberg. This set measuring 18,5x18,5 cm and 14x14 cm was made by Skjøde Skjer...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Teak

Empire Style Marble and Bronze Antique Centrepiece by Robbe
Empire Style Marble and Bronze Antique Centrepiece by Robbe

Empire Style Marble and Bronze Antique Centrepiece by Robbe

Located in London, GB

In an ornamental style, with rouge griotte marble and burnished bronze depicting the three Graces, signed 'A. ROBBE. Paris.' This stunning French centrepiece...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Tableware

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

Located in Buchanan, MI

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

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20th Century Portuguese Adirondack Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Taormina cake stand white
Taormina cake stand white

Taormina cake stand white

Located in Milan, IT

Cake stand in white glazed porcelain, featuring a smooth, glossy surface and balanced proportions ideal for elegant presentation.

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs
Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs

Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs

By 1847 Rogers Bros.

Located in Big Bend, WI

This exquisite and desirable pattern was designed for the Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. The nations of the world joined with America to celebrate the 400th anniversar...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Mini Bowls
Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Mini Bowls

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Mini Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian handmade ceramic mini bowls by Rina Menardi. Priced individually. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 88 pieces
Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 88 pieces

Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 88 pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver flatware set - 88 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons,...

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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size

Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 48 pcs France Dinner Size

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Cre...

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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 92 Pcs Dinner
Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 92 Pcs Dinner

Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware 12 Set Service 92 Pcs Dinner

By Whiting Manufacturing Company

Located in Big Bend, WI

Imperial Queen by Whiting, introduced in 1895, is an exceptional sterling silver flatware pattern that showcases the elegance and grandeur of the late Victorian era. Richly ornamente...

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20th Century American Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Mid-Century Army and Navy Style Square Linen Tablecloth and Napkins
Set of Mid-Century Army and Navy Style Square Linen Tablecloth and Napkins

Set of Mid-Century Army and Navy Style Square Linen Tablecloth and Napkins

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Midcentury Army and Navy Style Embroidered Linen Tablecloth. It is a square tablecloth. It is hand made and features embroidered organdy square patches of little bouquet of...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Linen

Hampton Court by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 65 Pieces
Hampton Court by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 65 Pieces

Hampton Court by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 65 Pieces

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Hampton Court by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 65 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 5/8" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 hollow hand...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Black Horn Elephant Figurine, 1960s
Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Black Horn Elephant Figurine, 1960s

Vintage Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Black Horn Elephant Figurine, 1960s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage 1960s Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Black Horn Elephant Figurines with Beige Details, Mid Century Table Decor, Elegant Gift Idea This vintage 1960s salt and pepper shaker set...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Horn

14 pc. Art Deco Heisey Stanhope Dessert Set Designed by Walter Von Nessen 1930's
14 pc. Art Deco Heisey Stanhope Dessert Set Designed by Walter Von Nessen 1930's

14 pc. Art Deco Heisey Stanhope Dessert Set Designed by Walter Von Nessen 1930's

By Heisey Glass Company, Walter Von Nessen

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Art Deco, Machine Age, Hollywood Regency style dessert set designed by Walter Von Nessen, for Heisey, as part of the hard to find Stanhope series. The seat is in excellen...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Nymphenburg Porcelain Tea Set LOTOS with Alchemie decor
Nymphenburg Porcelain Tea Set LOTOS with Alchemie decor

Nymphenburg Porcelain Tea Set LOTOS with Alchemie decor

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

Nymphenburg Porcelain LOTOS Tea cup incl. tray with "Alchemie" Décor A true classic of German porcelain design, the LOTOS service was created in the early 1930s by Wolfgang von Wer...

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2010s German Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection
Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

Wooden pepper grinder in walnut wood from the SoShiro Pok collection

By SoShiro

Located in London, GB

The SoShiro Pok collection pepper grinder is crafted from walnut wood, embedded with glass pearl beads, and fitted with all-ceramic, non-oxidizing or corroding grinding mechanisms of...

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2010s Kenyan International Style Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Hardwood, Walnut, Beads

Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box
Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box

Joubert by Christofle Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 66 Pcs Dinner in Box

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Dinner Size Joubert by Christofle France estate Sterling Silver Flatware set in fitted chest - 66 pieces. This service includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 8 1/4" 12 salad forks, 4-tine, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 10 place soup spoons, 6 - 7 1/2", 4 - 7 1/8" 6 large dinner spoons, 8 1/4" 1 large serving spoon, 10 1/4" 1 large serving fork, 10 1/8" Includes fitted Christofle Chest...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch Mid-Century Amefa Cake Serving Set in Teak and Stainless Steel, 1960s
Dutch Mid-Century Amefa Cake Serving Set in Teak and Stainless Steel, 1960s

Dutch Mid-Century Amefa Cake Serving Set in Teak and Stainless Steel, 1960s

Located in Herentals, BE

Elegant Dutch mid-century cake serving set by Amefa, manufactured in the Netherlands during the 1960s. This refined ensemble includes six dessert forks and a matching cake server. Po...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s
Set of 3 Art Deco Metal Teapot, Suger Pot, Milk Pot, 1960s

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...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Metal

Hand Embroidered Dandelion Drift Placemats 16" round (Set of 4)
Hand Embroidered Dandelion Drift Placemats 16" round (Set of 4)

Hand Embroidered Dandelion Drift Placemats 16" round (Set of 4)

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Modern, airy, and full of charm, this placemats brings a fresh take on floral embroidery. Featuring delicate hand-embroidered dandelions floating across a soft linen base, a hand-cut...

Category

2010s Baroque Tableware

Materials

Linen

Pompadour by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 142 pcs + chest
Pompadour by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 142 pcs + chest

Pompadour by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 142 pcs + chest

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations. Mo...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Large Turkish Ottoman Fruitwood Hand Crank Coffee Grinder
Rare Large Turkish Ottoman Fruitwood Hand Crank Coffee Grinder

Rare Large Turkish Ottoman Fruitwood Hand Crank Coffee Grinder

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A RARE LARGE TURKISH OTTOMAN FRUITWOOD HAND CRANK COFFEE GRINDER Late 18th/Early 19th Century. Ottoman Turkish coffee grinder in a dovetailed wooden housing, with a frieze drawer. ...

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Late 18th Century Turkish Other Antique Tableware

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Contemporary 8 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo
Handcrafted Contemporary 8 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo

Handcrafted Contemporary 8 Ceramic Breakfast Egg Plates Majolica by Lorenzo

By Lorenzo Lorenzzo

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

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

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Tableware

Materials

Majolica

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Tray, Model Number 10/8181, Dated 1945
Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Tray, Model Number 10/8181, Dated 1945

Royal Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Tray, Model Number 10/8181, Dated 1945

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen blue flower braided tray. Model number 10/8181. Dated 1945. Measures: 24.5 x 17.5 x 3 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.

Category

1940s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener Paperweight, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful cork screw bottle opener & paperweight in the shape of a large golden key, designed and executed by Carl Aubock Vienna, Austria, 1950s. The big model. A Carl Aubock ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century
Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century

Meissen Coffee Set For 6 Persons Rich Dragon Red & Gold, 20th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen Coffee Set for 6 Persons, decor number 320510 - Rich Dragon in reds, shaded gold, gold rim 21 parts: 1 coffee pot with lid - height = 24,0 cm / 9.44 in 1 creamer ...

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20th Century German Baroque Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Acropole by Cesa 1882 Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 115 Pc Dinner
Acropole by Cesa 1882 Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 115 Pc Dinner

Acropole by Cesa 1882 Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 115 Pc Dinner

By Cesa 1882

Located in Big Bend, WI

Superb dinner size Acropole by Cesa 1882 Italy 800 silver flatware set, 115 pieces. All of the pieces have hollow handles with a modern design of vertical ridges. This set includes: ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

Cauldon China, England. Four faience plates with oriental floral pattern.
Cauldon China, England. Four faience plates with oriental floral pattern.

Cauldon China, England. Four faience plates with oriental floral pattern.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Cauldon China, England Plates, mid-20th century. Set of four faience plates with colourful orientalist floral decoration in pink, blue and turquoise tones. Classic Cauldon design wit...

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Mid-20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Faience

Stylish Rare Set of Vintage Swedish Stainless Steel Brass & Wood Flatware
Stylish Rare Set of Vintage Swedish Stainless Steel Brass & Wood Flatware

Stylish Rare Set of Vintage Swedish Stainless Steel Brass & Wood Flatware

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Total of barely used 100 pieces of rare Swedish mixed material flatware, having a stylish combination of stainless steel, brass and wood. 20 dinner forks 7.5 h 20 salad forks 6.5 h 2...

Category

1970s Swedish Organic Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Gucci Italian 1970's Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup
Gucci Italian 1970's Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup

Gucci Italian 1970's Silver Plated Stag's Head Stirrup Cup

Located in Queens, NY

Italian (20th Century) silver-plated stirrup drinking cup with stag head top (missing wooden base) (signed: GUCCI, ITALY) (missing wooden base - small dent on rim of base)

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Ceramic Candlestick Holder
Ceramic Candlestick Holder

Ceramic Candlestick Holder

By Asmaa Aman-Tran

Located in Attleboro, MA

A truly unique candlestick holder that add a touch of eclecticism and mysticism to your space, reflecting the strong connections that light builds in our inner selves and the bond th...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal. Five dinner forks in stainless steel and porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal. Five dinner forks in stainless steel and porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal. Five dinner forks in stainless steel and porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, set of five dinner forks. Set of five dinner forks in stainless steel with decorative porcelain handles in rust-red and white tones. Marked Rosenthal. ...

Category

1980s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Parcel-Gilt and Electroplated Epergnes Suite by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

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

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Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham
Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham

Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in London, GB

Set of twelve silver-plated bronze Queen hand bells by Gorham American, Late 20th Century Height 13cm, diameter 6cm A set of six pairs, each depicting significant royal figures from...

Category

20th Century American Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Four cake forks in stainless steel and porcelain.
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Four cake forks in stainless steel and porcelain.

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Four cake forks in stainless steel and porcelain.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, set of four cake forks. Set of four cake forks in stainless steel with decorative porcelain handles. Marked Rosenthal. Origin: Germany. Designer: Bjørn...

Category

1980s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.