American Country Pine Butter Churn
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19th Century) pine butter churn on 4 legs with removable rounded top.
19th Century American British Colonial Antique Tableware
Pine
American Country Pine Butter Churn
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19th Century) pine butter churn on 4 legs with removable rounded top.
Pine
Corteccia C10/Terracotta scura Decorative Bottle
Located in Milan, IT
This decorative bottle features an elegant tall silhouette with a sleek, modern design. Made from a unique paper clay material that integrates fibers into the clay base, it offers in...
Ceramic
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 51 pieces Dinner Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
For a dramatic statement, this glamorous pattern brings three-dimensional opulence to your table. Introduced in 1964, the finely tooled design incorporates deeply carved borders with...
Sterling Silver
Lovely quality antique Edwardian silver plate cruet set
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality antique Edwardian silver plate cruet set, having a quality antique Edwardian cruet set, with a circular shaped stand and a central silver plated circular carrying hand...
Silver Plate
Savannah by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 66 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful "Savannah" by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver flatware set - 66 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Holl...
Sterling Silver
Silver Vienna Liqueur Set Decanters Glasses Sixteen Pieces Showcase Made 1905
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver Austrian gorgeous liqueur set of most elegant appearance. Particular Feature: Set in original glass case! Elegant showcase / cabinet with black stained wooden frame. Glas...
Silver
$155 / set
English Rose Redouté Placemats, Set of 6
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of six English round melamine placemats made by Lady Clare, in the original box. Each placemat features a botanical illustration of a rose by Pierre-Joseph Redouté. Placemats a...
Felt, Plastic
Giorgio by Zaramella Argenti Italy 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner 63 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size Giorgio by Zaramella Argenti Italy 800 silver flatware set, 63 pieces. This set includes: Ten dinner size knives, 9 3/4" Ten dinner size forks, 8" Ten regula...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Cutlery Set (Fork, Spoon, Knife) in Presentatio, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A charming three-piece Italian child’s cutlery set, crafted in 800 silver, comprising a spoon, fork, and knife in an elegant neoclassical pattern with delicate beaded and gadrooned d...
Silver
$236Sale Price / set|20% Off
Silver Godinger French Country Asparagus Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Godinger
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of French Country style silver plate salt & pepper shakers in the form of asparagus bundles By Godinger Circa 1980s Measures: 1.5"W x 1.5"D x 3.36"H. Very good vi...
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Milk Jug from Rosti, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish Space Age Milk Jug from Rosti, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials:...
Plastic
Early 20th Century Old Sheffield Plate and Crystal Serving Piece
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated server for pickles or jam. The stand is made of Sheffield plate, with markings on the bottom. The crystal pots are beautifully deco...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Los Castillo Mexican Silver and Precious Stone Sugar and Creamer
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Sugar and Creamer from Iconic Silversmith's Los Castillo, a remarkable artifact hailing from Mexico's artistic heritage of the 1970s. The pair are beautifully designed usin...
Malachite, Silver Plate
Printania by Christofle France Silverplate Flatware Service Set 106 Pcs Dinner
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. R...
Silver Plate
America by Schiavon Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
The distinctive shape with vertical line design of this pattern makes it perfect for contemporary tables. This Italian Collection flatware is European size, meticulously crafted in I...
Sterling Silver
$201Sale Price / item|20% Off
Oval Rim Platter White Enamel Golden Edge Hand Painted Porcelain Made in Italy
Located in Roma, RM
Michelangelo Bianco is an elegant tableware ideally suited for formal occasions and intimate events. Plates are decorated with a light beige enamel at the center. They feature a new,...
Porcelain
German silver goblet by Theodor Julius Gunther, 1886-1906
Located in Delft, NL
German silver goblet by Theodor Julius Gunther, 1886-1906 The silver goblet was made by silversmith Theodor Julius Gunther- Robert Freund from Berlin. Theodor Gunther founded his company around 1808, but the German state silver mark was not introduced until 1886, so the goblet must date from after 1886. The company was succeeded by Robert Freund. The goblet, raised on a round foot, has a guilloché pattern all around and an oval medallion of an engraved belt...
Silver
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 50 pcs France Bow & Ribbon
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. Crea...
Silver Plate
Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 76 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver flatware set - 76 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spo...
Sterling Silver
Fontenelle by Odiot France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 105 Pcs Dinner
By Odiot
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding dinner size fontenelle by Odiot France 950 sterling silver flatware set, 105 pieces. The forks in this set are particularly impressive and massively heavy. This fabulous cutlery service includes: 12 dinner size knives, 10 1/2" 12 dinner size forks, 8" 11 luncheon knives, 8 1/2" 12 luncheon forks, 7 1/4" 8 teaspoons, 5 3/4" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 cocktail/oyster forks, 5 1/4" 12 large dinner spoons, 8 3/8" 11 breakfast knives, 8" 1 caviar knife, hollow handle all-sterling, 8" 1 pierced sifting/straining spoon, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 5/8" 1 serving fork, 3-tine, hollow handle all-sterling, 8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, with matching monogram on the reverse. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping. Superb set of flatware made by Odiot, the best of the best in silver French cutlery. Napoleon and the splendor of Empire period marked the beginning of a glorious chapter for the House of Odiot. Directed by the extraordinarily talented Jean-Baptiste Claude, Jean Baptiste Gaspard's grandson, Odiot received many prestigious orders from the Emperor and his family, such as Napoleon's coronation sword and scepter, the magnificent cradle for the King of Rome, immense dinner services for Napoleon's mother, and his sister Pauline Borghèse...
Sterling Silver
$254Sale Price / set|20% Off
Series of 6 Vintage Scandinavian Ceramic Cups by the Höganäs Keramik Factory
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Series of 6 ceramic cups by the Swedish manufacturer Höganäs Keramik dating from the 70s. With their modern shape and mineral hue, this set will be perfect in a natural, refined a...
Ceramic
Signet by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pcs Mid-Century Modern
By Kirk Silver Company, Kirk-Stieff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Signet by Kirk sterling silver flatware set, 55 pieces. This unadorned pattern with modern, elongated handles was introduced by Kirk in the year 1958. This set inc...
Sterling Silver
William Ridgway English Staffordshire Transferware Platter, Flosculous Pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A black on white transfer printed floral platter in the Flosculous pattern, William Ridgway & Co., Shelton, Hanley, Staffordshire England, circa 1830-1854. A gently scalloped black-printed platter in an unusual borderless pattern. Alternating floral sprays extend outward — from a three part scroll motif in the center — up the well and onto the rim of the plate. The term ‘flosculous’ means having flowerets or composite-flowered. This stylized pattern feels very modern. 19 in. L x 15.25 in. W x 1.75 in H A printed urn...
Earthenware
21st Century Steel Thermal Carafe Diana with Taupe Cover Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A new style with a brand new laser cut pattern that beautifully finishes the elegant leather cover. Diana is the new Pinetti steel thermal carafe wit...
Stainless Steel
set of six Metal Animal Motif Knife Rests France 20th Century Art Deco
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of six beautiful figural flatware knife rests in the form of Animals and people, circa 1920s, France. Nice addition to every table or just for your collection. Tarnished and be...
Metal
WMF An Art Nouveau Silver Plated 123 Piece Cutlery Service for 12 places
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
WMF An Art Nouveau silver plated 123 piece cutlery service for 12 in the original cabinet with silver plated stylized mounts. Consisting of: - 12 large knives and 12 large forks. - 12 smaller knives and 12 smaller forks - 12 large spoons and 12 smaller spoons - 12 tea spoons - Ten knife rests - One carving knife and one carving fork - One large soup ladle - One large dessert serving spoon - One salad serving spoon - One salad serving spoon with forked spoon end. See Grotkamp-Schepers, Barbara and Sanger, Reinhard W. "Art Nouveau Knives...
Silver Plate
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The smooth clean lines of this refined pattern are distinguished with deeply carved floral ornaments at the tip and neck. Raised borders along the fluted stem enhance the sophisticat...
Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 39 Pcs Place Size
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Splendid Place size King Edward by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 39 pieces. This set includes: 8 Place Size Knives, 9" 8 Place Size Forks, 7 1/2" 8 Place Size Salad Forks, 6...
Sterling Silver
Martinique by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service 26 Pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautifulc by Oneida Sterling Silver flatware set, 26 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Six knives, 9". Six forks, 7 1/4". Six salad forks, 6 1/2". Six teaspoons, 6". Si...
Sterling Silver
Willow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 62 Pieces Wheat
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Willow by Gorham sterling silver circa 1954 flatware set of 62 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 7" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1...
Sterling Silver
English small silver shakers by John Gallimore, Sheffield, 1893
Located in Delft, NL
English small silver shakers by John Gallimore, Sheffield, 1893 A set of two very small "silver shakers" or silver spice shakers, often used to sprinkle spices such as salt, pepper,...
Silver
$716Sale Price|20% Off
19Thc Pewter Serving Spoons -10 Pcs. Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This complete set of ten pewter large spoons.The condition is very good.Very rare to find a complete set of matching pewter spoons.
Pewter
$55Sale Price / set|20% Off
Folio Charcoal Black Cotton Table Napkin Handcrafted By Artisans ( set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Folio Black table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using shibori print technique, using only pure natural dyes. I...
Cotton
Louvre by Wallace Sterling Silver Dinner Size Flatware Set Service 68 pcs in box
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Louvre by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 68 pieces in vintage chest. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives w/silverplated blunt blades, 9 5/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 8 Tea...
Sterling Silver
Antique LS & S Limoges Gold Snowflake Luncheon Plates - Set of 6 Late 1800s
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique Limoges Porcelain Plates with Ornate Gold Gilding and Intricate Snowflake Medallion Design This breathtaking set of antique p...
Gold
Serenity by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
SERENITY BY INTERNATIONAL Sterling Silver flatware set - 36 pieces. This pattern has great form and was designed by the daughter of Swedish immigrants, Lillian V.M. Helander, and int...
Sterling Silver
Onslow by Marshall Fields Sterling Silver Flatware Set Ten Service 55 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Onslow by Marshall Fields (retailer) English sterling silver flatware set of 55 pieces. This set includes: Ten dinner size knives, pistol grip, 9 5/8" Ten dinner size forks, ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Napkin Rings
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of antique Japanese copper napkin rings with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Kyoto school. The items are decorated wit...
Copper, Enamel
Set of Six California Pottery Ring Pattern Ceramic Tumblers by Bauer
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of six California pottery Ring pattern drinking glasses, by Bauer Pottery. This set includes three light turquoise, one medium turquoise, and two dark blue colored tumblers....
Pottery
English Silver condiment set by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham, 1927
Located in Delft, NL
English Silver condiment set by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham, 1927 A silver set with blue glass liners in the salt cellars and mustard pots The...
Silver
Florentine Lace by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 140 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Florentine Lace by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Dinner and Luncheon Size flatware set, 152 pieces. This pattern features a stunning pieced h...
Sterling Silver
Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 68 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Spanish Lace by Wallace Sterling Silver flatware set - 68 pieces. This set includes: 8 knives, 9 1/4" 8 forks, 7 5/8" 8 salad forks, 6 3/4" 8 teaspoons, 6 3/8" 8 place s...
Sterling Silver
Royal Copenhagen Figural Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shakers
Located in Northport, MI
Charming pair of Royal Copenhagen figural ceramic salt and pepper shakers, each modeled as a woman in traditional dress with stylized facial features and finely hand-painted detail. ...
Porcelain
Rose by Kirk Sterling Silver Dinner Size Flatware Set for 12 Service 86 Pieces
By Kirk-Stieff
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Rose by Kirk sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 86 pieces. This set has the large dinner knives and forks and is wonderfully heavy. This set includes: 12 dinner s...
Sterling Silver
Secessionist Argentor Teacup Holders and Saucers Hans Ofner
By Hans Ofner
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish set twelve Austrian secessionist brass cup holders and matching saucers designed by Hans Ofner, a student of Josef Hoffmann (1870...
Brass
Antique German Porcelain Salt & Pepper Holder and Floral Spill Vase - GIFT-READY
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ernst Bohne Söhne Porcelain Salt & Pepper Holder from the early 20th Century and Flower Frog, Mid-20th Century Dimensions: - Salt & Pepper holder: approx. 6cm H x 8cm W - Spill vase:...
Porcelain
Joan of Arc by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 42 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by the designs of the court of Louis XV, this sterling silver flatware pattern is as heroic and feminine as its namesake. Its traditional curves and contours are restrained ...
Sterling Silver
Dutch silver mounted crystal-cut salt cellar set, 1921-1925
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver mounted crystal cut salt cellar set, 1921-1925 Dutch silver mounted crystal cut salt cellars with silver salt spoons by Bierenbroodpost, van der Starre & Mandersloot. T...
Crystal, Silver
Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 pieces Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver “Parallel” AKA “Relief” flatware. Designed by Oscar Gunlach-Pedersen, for Georg Jensen's Silversmithy 1931. Gunlach-Pedersen trained as a sculptor and ar...
Sterling Silver
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful fish-shaped mid-century bottle opener, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amb...
Stainless Steel
Coasters C009 Design, C011 Medival , C048 Track, C052 Ring & A097 Tray x 1 each
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Coasters and Tray were created by David Marshall , the items are made in Sand Cast solid brass and aluminium . Handmade mounted and finished in our foundry and worksh...
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of George II Half Pint Mugs Made in London by Thomas Whipham, 1754
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Pair of George II Half Pint Mugs Made in London in 1754 by Thomas Whipham. The Mugs stand on a cast and applied spreading foot and display a bal...
Silver
George II Cross Banded Mahogany Cutlery Box, circa 1760
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A George II cross-banded Mahogany cutlery box, circa 1760. Bow front box with original brass hardware and red velvet-covered interior. Me...
Mahogany
Set of 10 Antique English Copeland Spode Hand Painted Fruit Plates
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An opulent set of 10 hand painted 9 inch diameter plates, England Circa 1900-1910. These plates with hand painted centers of fruit design with broad gold encrusted borders, Marked Co...
Porcelain
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Twelve Coq Coffee Cups with Saucers in Stoneware
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Twelve Coq coffee cups with saucers in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in brown shades. Swedish design, 1960s. The cup measures: 7.5 x 6 cm. Sauc...
Stoneware
Dauphin Paris Model #365 Bruckmann Sohn 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 170 pcs
By L. Posen
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Posen firm (uniquely owned/led by a woman of Jewish decent) was founded in Frankfurt Germany in 1869 by Brendina Wetzlar. Under the Posen’s stewardship, the firm became the large...
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Silver Plated Lava Stone Cup Handcrafted Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your daily tea or coffee ritual with our exquisite lava cup. Handcrafted with plated brass, its geometric silhouette offers a sleek and minimal aesthetic. The exquisite stone...
Gold Plate, Brass
Rare Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne White Enamel Butterfly Plate Charger GOTO
Located in Long Island City, NY
A high quality antique Japanese Meiji era, 1868 to 1912, decorative brass plate. Attributed to GOTO The exterior of the plate is adorned with polychrome flowers and butterflies on a...
Enamel, Brass
1924 René Lalique 18 Phalsbourg Glasses Glass with Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 18 "Phalsbourg" glasses made in clear glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1924. Signature under each glass. Perfect condition - superb model. Set of 18 glasses : - 6...
Enamel
mid century TABLEWARE schirnding bavaria abstract decor in pastel colors 1950s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Very beautiful 1950s coffee crockery. Manufactured by Schirnding, Bavaria. A very beautiful, contemporary mid-century decor in different pastel colors (pink, light blue, yellow with ...
Porcelain
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.
Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
Clever objects like these make feasting even more festive.