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Tableware For Sale
Wild Rose by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 48 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
The sweetest flower, the Wild Rose, is captured beautifully in this lovely Victorian design. The traditional fiddle-back handle can carry a monogram or be left to display its profusi...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Palm Tree
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a tropical touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a stunning palm tree design on a serene blue background. Perfect for coffee tables, shelves, or wall dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake or Pastry, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, fish or meat. These serving piece is in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice additi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Borgia by Buccellati Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 35 pcs Dinner
By Buccellati
Located in Big Bend, WI
Timeless and elegant, Buccellati sterling silver is the ultimate heirloom, treasured by each generation in turn. Simple elegance, handcrafted from sterling silver. Made in Italy by t...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English King Gold by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885)
Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Travertine Cylinder Bowl with Lid
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 ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Tableware
Materials
Travertine
$404 / item
Mintons, England, Five Antique Bowls in Hand-Painted Faience, Chinese Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mintons, England. Five antique bowls in hand-painted faience. Chinese style, early 20th century.
Measures: 21 x 13 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Early 20th Century English Tableware
Materials
Faience
Vintage set of water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy 1930s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage set for water from Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide, Italy in the 1930s. The work was made in the period between 1934 and 1947 when Domenico Pucci was still a member of the Romett...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca '
Located in Wien, AT
Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca '
Only polished
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Alpaca
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 101 Pieces "Cellini"
Located in VALENZA, IT
New complete cutlery set 101 pieces in solid silver "Seashell" CELLINI by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria - Italy.
The service is composed as follows:
N ° 36 Table...
Category
2010s Italian Other Tableware
Materials
Silver
English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885)
Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Renaissance Sterling Silver Dinner Set for 12
Located in New York, NY
Renaissance sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. This set comprises 156 pieces (dimensions in inches):
Forks: 12 dinner forks (8), 12 salad forks ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
45 Pc Italian Horchow Yellow Speckle Pottery Dinner Plates Mugs China
By Horchow
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 45 piece set of Horchow Italian earthenware pottery dinnerware. Glazed in yellow and speckled with red and green spots. Set includes: 8 Dinn...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
$420 Sale Price
30% Off
Rose by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 pc Repousse Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
First debuted in 1892, Stieff Rose offers an elaborate repousse' floral design.
Large Dinner Size Rose by Stieff repoussed sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes:...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Modern Artisanal Chowk Black Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin ( Set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chowk table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statem...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
$55 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pierre Cardin Bottle Opener, 1970s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pierre Cardin bottle opener, 1970s.
Pierre Cardin bottle opener in chrome/silver metal.
The price of shipping is for the Italian territory, for the islands and for shipping abroad ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal
Vintage 144 pc. Set of Thai Nickel Bronze Flatware in Teak case
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is nice set of flatware from Thailand .The set is made of nickel bronze. It's 144 pieces and is service for 12. The flatware was made in the mid century period. The flatware ser...
Category
20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elephants Porcelain Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
By Vito Nesta
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Elephants' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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
13-Piece Set Crystal Wine Glasses - Cristallerie De Lorraine
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of crystal wine glasses with a matching carafe, made by the French brand Cristalleri de Lorraine.
- 12 wine glasses for red wine, these glasses are 18 cm high and Ø8...
Category
1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French St. Clement Basketweave & Rope Oyster Plates, Sold per Item
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautiful French majolica oyster plates from the famed faïencerie of St. Clément, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890s. Perfect for entertaining or display, each plate featur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Tableware
Materials
Majolica
Lily by Gorham (Whiting) Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Dinner Size Lily by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives w/Old French stainless blades, 9 1/2"
12 Dinner Size Forks, 7...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italy Venezia Mid-Century Set 6 Murano Blown Glass Purple Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
This set of Murano purple blown glass glasses, was hand made in Murano, Venice in Mid-Century, 1960 circa. This is a very elegant and fine glasses set to use to arrange an holiday table dining or to show among an antique pieces collection.
The purple glass has an intense and vivid color.
Perfect to refresh a traditional dining set...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
$752 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gio Ponti's sugar bowl for F.lli Calderoni 1930's Alpacca silver-plated Art Dèco
Located in Taranto, IT
Gio Ponti Fratelli Calderoni 1930's Silver Sugar Bowl.
Silver-plated nickel silver plated frame
Measurements :
Height 6cm
Width across 10 cm
DEPTH 17 cm
The item is in good...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set
By Carlo Alessi, Alessi
Located in Brescia, IT
Carlo Alessi
1945 design, Made in Italy.
Stainless steel handles and knobs in applewood.
The set includes coffee pot, 2 tea pots, milk jug, sugar bowl and oval tray.
First edition with the old mark "Alfra...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal, Brass
Viola Odorata Glass Flute
Located in Milan, IT
This flute belongs to a collection of 21 unique pieces, each inspired by a different botanical species and reimagined by Simone Crestani from archival Fratelli Toso drawings. Shaped ...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Glass
$1,160 / item
Crystal Mix Set of 6 Cobalt Stem Glasses with Overlay Cut to Clear
By Nachtmann
Located in Verviers, BE
Vintage set of 6 cut to clear crystal stem glasses.
Mix crystal (Bleikristall 24% Mundgeblasen Handgeschliffen) glasses
Clear demi crystal glass. Side facetted and toothed stem.
Th...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Cypres by Tias Eckhoff Cutlery Set for 8 Persons
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Georg Jensen silver Denmark Cypres cutlery set for 8 persons in sterling silver designed by Tias Eckhoff in 1952.
The set includes:
8 dining knives, length 22.3 cm
8 dining fork...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Danube" flatware by artist János Megyik, c. 1970, Service for 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Design 7000 or Danube flatware service for eight
by Janos Megyik, Artist, Hungary
by Georgian House, Japan
In excellent condition, I do not think it was ever used.
In original pla...
Category
1970s Japanese Bauhaus Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Louis XV Reed & Barton Silver Flatware Set
Located in Queens, NY
French "Francis 1st pattern" 1920s sterling silver flatware dinner service set for 18 with a rococo floral design in a mahogany case. 250 pieces. (REED & B...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Asprey, London - Vintage Sterling Silver Chopsticks & Stand - 1989
Located in Bath, GB
A rare pair of modernist sterling silver chopsticks together with their stand all in the original presentation box.
A spectacular gift espe...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Casa Cubista Handmade Stripe Pattern Terracotta Bowls
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stripe pattern black and white terracotta plates and bowls.
Handmade and hand painted ceramics from Southern Portugal, these beautiful pieces for you...
Category
2010s Spanish Rustic Tableware
Materials
Terracotta
Just Andersen, Denmark. Set of seven pewter bottle coasters, 1930s/40s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, Denmark
Set of seven pewter bottle coasters, engraved with animal motifs – including lion, snake, and birds. Classic round form with slightly raised rim.
Manufacturer...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Etched Coffee Pot Teapot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Etched Coffee Pot Teapot. Circa early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 6" H x 10" W x 4.75" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 74 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885)
Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Plated Corkscrew, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Silver Plated Corkscrew realized by italian manufacture in the mid-20th Century.
Weight: 0.097 Kg
Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Joubert by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 59 pieces
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.
Jou...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cohr Herregaard fishserving set silver
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Cohr "Herregaard" fish serving set. This set is part of the old production made between 1900-1955. Handle is made of 830 silver, rest is stainless steel. The model is number 5226 L.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Tableware
Materials
Silver
$361 / set
Palm Beaded Placemat Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A special set of hand beaded palm placemats
to make your table funky and unique.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Beads
$162 / set
Vintage Midcentury Salt and Pepper Shakers by Ehrenreich of Denmark in Teak
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury salt and pepper shakers by Ehrenreich of Denmark in teak.
It was the late 1950s, and in Ehrenreich’s small workshop, there was no shortage of imagination. No two things were ever alike. Small silver fish were inlaid in hand-turned bowls...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Teak
$76 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set 12 Blown Bubble Glass Mid-Century Modern Drinking Glasses Glassware, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern heavy blown bubble glass drinking glasses, glassware, stemware made in Italy.
In excellent condition.
A-976-335
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics Coffee Set with Mug and Two Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics coffee set with a mug and two plates in shades of purple and pink.
Late 20th century.
Mug measures H 7.5 cm. x D 10.5 cm. including handle
Largest pl...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services and Louis XV style pieces. In 1901, the house was taken over by his three sons, Henri, Jacques and Georges under the name Tétard Frères. From the 1920s, the house works after the models of Valery Bizouard (1875-1945) and Louis Tardy (1881-1978), creators of Avant Garde. Jean Tétard...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 14 Antique Grape & Vine Gilded Wine Goblets, 19th Century, circa 1880s
By Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of antique crystal wine glasses beautifully blown with an optic cut and trumpet form fluted bases. Hand enameled with purple ...
Category
1880s Czech Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Enamel
Antique George IV (1827) Sterling Silver Gilt Grape Shears
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George IV English sterling silver gilt grape shears - boxed; an addition to our silver flatware collection.
This exceptional pair of antique cast sterling silver gilt grape shears has a hinged scissor action.
The handles of these antique silver grape scissors are embellished with intertwining fruiting vine ornamentation, accented with grape clusters and foliage.
The fingerpieces are ornamented with details reproducing the features of the natural vine.
The circular hinged portion is surmounted with a lobed rosette design.
The grape shears are fitted with plain and unembellished blades, with a rounded outer edge.
These exceptional examples of 19th century silverware retain the original gilding.
These impressive sterling silver grape shears are fitted to the original hinged leatherette presentation box, with a velvet and satin lined interior, securing with a push fit catch.
The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Reid & Sons, Diamond Merchants, By Appointment to the Late Queen Victorian, Newcastle upon Tyne'.
These exceptional antique George IV grape shears are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire.
The initials within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardisation of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silversmiths include William Eaton, Esterbrook and Eley II.
Condition
These antique boxed grape scissors are a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.
The cast decoration is all very sharp and the gilding is in excellent condition; this indicates the pieces have seen little to no use.
Full hallmarks struck across the interior of the blades are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these exceptional antique grape scissors...
Category
1820s British George IV Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger from the Meiji Period
Located in Kastrup, DK
A large Japanese porcelain imari charger dating from the Meiji era.
Hand painted design in polychrome colors, six alternating panels surrounding the central floral medallion. Reverse...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flowing scrollwork follows the gently curved handles of this magnificent pattern inspired by the rococo style of design favoring shell-like curves prevailing in 18th Century France. ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
45 Piece Laufer Rosewood Handle Stainless Steel Flatware Service for Eight
By Lauffer
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine large set of Lauffer Japan stainless steel flatware. Rosewood handles also in fine condition. Included are large spoon with larg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service 63 pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous sterling silver stuns in this rich pattern that features a natural theme reminiscent of old world grace. A classic design yet with an understated touch, this pattern focuses...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Just Andersen, Denmark, Vintage Polished Pewter 1940s Hot Toddy Cup #1289
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark, vintage polished pewter 1940s hot toddy cup #1289
Simple and effective Danish design,
circa 1940s
Stamped and numbered 1289
Measu...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Modern Artisanal Tisa Indigo Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin ( Set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Tisa table napkin is a unique artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure statement piece that adds modern and timeless quality as a table ware accessory
Classic & timeless in design, Tisa napkin in indigo is a sustainable luxury statement.
Created all by hand these napkins are made in small careful batches, each piece being unique as it is completely handcrafted. Natural elements local to the artisan clusters are used to custom create dyes for this production.
Each order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
$55 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Royal Danish by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 81 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The accent is on form and symmetry in Royal Danish, which takes its influence from the traditional artistry of Scandinavia. Bold openwork reflects this modern interpretation, even on...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful Belgian Art Deco Coffee Set 1930s
A rare and very beautiful 10 person art deco coffee - or tea - set in blue and silver porcelain with distinct octagonal art deco shapes a...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$4,162 / set
Guards Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
By Vito Nesta
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Guards' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an Ottoman world made of exotic animals and ch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Musicians Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
By Vito Nesta
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Musicians' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rubans by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Set 51 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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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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