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Vintage 144 pc. Set of Thai Nickel Bronze Flatware in Teak case
Vintage 144 pc. Set of Thai Nickel Bronze Flatware in Teak case

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...

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20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Palm Tree

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Zaha Hadid x WMF - 5 piece cutlery set in presentation case - stainless steel
Zaha Hadid x WMF - 5 piece cutlery set in presentation case - stainless steel

Zaha Hadid x WMF - 5 piece cutlery set in presentation case - stainless steel

By Zaha Hadid

Located in LONDON, GB

Zaha Hadid (Iraqi/British, 1950-2016) Five-Piece "Zaha" Cutlery Setting, designed 2007, WMF Group Stainless steel 9-1/2 inches (24.1 cm) (longest, knife) Inscription to knife (WMF Gr...

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Early 2000s German Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3554. Diameter: 23 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory q...

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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Crystal Green Tequila Glass Shot Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Contemporary Crystal Green Tequila Glass Shot Handcrafted Natalia Criado

Contemporary Crystal Green Tequila Glass Shot Handcrafted Natalia Criado

Located in Milan, IT

Enjoy a shot with this tequila glass, handcrafted in Tuscany by skilled artisans. Ideal for savoring tequila, mezcal, or other fine spirits, this glass from the wonder crystals colle...

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2010s Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Limoges Albert Pillivuyt 82-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Violets
Limoges Albert Pillivuyt 82-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Violets

Limoges Albert Pillivuyt 82-Piece Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Violets

By Maison Albert Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing 82-piece dinner service “Violets”, Albert Pillivuyt, Foëcy Limoges, Art Nouveau, early 20th century – France Material: Limoges porcelain Model: “Violets” Manufacturer: Pilli...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian
Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian

Aldo Tura Goatskin Parchment & Brass Butler Crumber Crumb 3-Piece Set Italian

By Aldo Tura

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is an unusual crumber set by Aldo Tura of Italy. Typical of his use of materials, the three components are a mix of goatskin and brass. The goatskin on the covered handles and b...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 pcs Dinner
Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 67 pcs Dinner

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. ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Orange Oversized Magnum French Peugeot Salt Pepper Mill Vintage
Orange Oversized Magnum French Peugeot Salt Pepper Mill Vintage

Orange Oversized Magnum French Peugeot Salt Pepper Mill Vintage

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive tall wooden salt or pepper mill in an orange color we like to call Hermes orange. This pepper mill has recently been professionally custom painted to make one of a kind fo...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Wood

Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner
Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner

Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

The incredible multi-motif Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of Olympian ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica salad plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3573. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory ...

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1970s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Lalique-style. Set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs
Lalique-style. Set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs

Lalique-style. Set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs

Located in København, Copenhagen

Lalique-style. A set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs in green glass. Mouth-blown glass. 1930/40s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 18.0 cm.

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1930s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Rare Space Age Picnic Set ‘Pic Boll’ by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1960s
Rare Space Age Picnic Set ‘Pic Boll’ by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1960s

Rare Space Age Picnic Set ‘Pic Boll’ by Carlo Viglino for Guzzini, 1960s

By Guzzini

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Beautiful space age picnic set ‘Pic Boll’ designed by Carlo Viglino in 1968 and produced by Guzzini, Italy in the 60s and 70s. This lovely 6 person picnic features a plastic sphere ...

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1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Tableware

Materials

Plastic

JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings, Mexico
JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings, Mexico

JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings, Mexico

By Ilana Goor

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

JAN BARBOGLIO Set of Six Iron " C " Napkin Rings. Mexico, Early 21st Century. This set is suitable for outdoor use.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Tableware

Materials

Brass, Iron

Old French by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 158 pcs Dinner
Old French by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 158 pcs Dinner

Old French by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 158 pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Reminiscent of Parisian cafes, the clean lines and simple styling of this classic pattern add a fresh accent to any table decor. First introduced in 1905, the flat edge and narrow ra...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maroon Velvet Table Runner with Fringe
Maroon Velvet Table Runner with Fringe

Maroon Velvet Table Runner with Fringe

Located in Queens, NY

Single maroon velvet table runner with fringe

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tableware

Fornasetti Porcelain Musical Tableware, 5 Pcs.
Fornasetti Porcelain Musical Tableware, 5 Pcs.

Fornasetti Porcelain Musical Tableware, 5 Pcs.

By Fornasetti

Located in Astoria, NY

Collection of Five Fornasetti Porcelain Musical Instrument Tableware Pieces, comprising: (2) two "Instrumenti Musicali", plate and small dish, marked "Fornasetti Milano / Made in Ita...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896
Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896

Hilliard & Thomason Victorian Silver Christening Mug hallmarked in 1896

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1896 by Hilliard & Thomason this elegant Victorian sterling silver christening mug is of a tapering form with a loop handle. The body, which has a gil...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 37 Pcs Dinner
Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 37 Pcs Dinner

Old English Tipt by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 37 Pcs Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Old English Tipt pattern was introduced by Gorham in the year 1870. It is a plain pattern with a straight tip, creating a simple, timeless, rectangular fiddle shaped design. Dinner Size Old English Tipt by Gorham sterling silver...

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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone
Art Deco Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone

Art Deco Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone

Located in Noida, DL

Art Deco Coasters - Set of 4 in Brass with Semi Precious Stone, Viya by Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

English King Gold by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 pcs
English King Gold by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 pcs

English King Gold by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 48 pcs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Heide Warlamis Postmodern Skyscraper Salt Pepper Shakers, Vienna Collection 1990
Heide Warlamis Postmodern Skyscraper Salt Pepper Shakers, Vienna Collection 1990

Heide Warlamis Postmodern Skyscraper Salt Pepper Shakers, Vienna Collection 1990

By Heide Warlamis

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of beautiful and decorative postmodern Skyscraper Pop Art salt and pepper shakers, designed in 1990 by artist and designer Heide Warlamis as part of her renowned Vienna Collec...

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1990s Austrian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges Porcelain Service Glazed in an Opulent Royal Blue with Gilt Edges
Limoges Porcelain Service Glazed in an Opulent Royal Blue with Gilt Edges

Limoges Porcelain Service Glazed in an Opulent Royal Blue with Gilt Edges

By Limoges

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A partial coffee/dessert service in opulent Limoges porcelain, comprising 6 dessert plates, 6 side plates and a two-handled sugar container. Glazed in an opulent royal blue, the body...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner

By Kirk Silver Company

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 ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1943 René Lalique - Plate Dish Cote d'Or Glass With Sepia Patina
1943 René Lalique - Plate Dish Cote d'Or Glass With Sepia Patina

1943 René Lalique - Plate Dish Cote d'Or Glass With Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Plate Dish "Cote d'Or" made in glass with sepia patina created by René Lalique in 1943. "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" stamped signature. Perfect condition. Superb patina. Original model...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pc Dinner
Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pc Dinner

Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pc Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

The incredible multi-motif Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of Olympian ...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection
Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Step into the charm of an English garden with our porcelain plates, adorned with delicate hand-appliqué design of a butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Handmade US Tray by R’Kan, Brass and Glass, Modern Design, Egypt
Handmade US Tray by R’Kan, Brass and Glass, Modern Design, Egypt

Handmade US Tray by R’Kan, Brass and Glass, Modern Design, Egypt

Located in Giza Governorate, القاهرة

This handmade tray combines the luminous surface of printed glass with the refined strength of brass, creating an object that is both decorative and functional. Crafted in Cairo by R...

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2010s Egyptian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Polar Tray Coral & Travertine By Greg Natale
Polar Tray Coral & Travertine By Greg Natale

Polar Tray Coral & Travertine By Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

The Polar Tray presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these versatile trays will enh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner
English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner
Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner

Tetard Freres Perles Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service French 343 Pcs Dinner

By Tetard Freres

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...

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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest

San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This noble pattern goes well with Victorian, Edwardian or neoclassical styles. Outstanding San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 74 pieces
English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 74 pieces

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 74 pieces

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco dinner service by Sorau Carstens Germany 1920
Art Deco dinner service by Sorau Carstens Germany 1920

Art Deco dinner service by Sorau Carstens Germany 1920

Located in Delft, NL

Art Deco dinner service by Sorau Carstens Germany 1920 An Art Deco dinner service made by Sorau Carstens, Germany with gold accents and black and white stripes ( handles and edges) ...

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Early 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

A pair of Silvered Art Deco Can vienna around 1920s
A pair of Silvered Art Deco Can vienna around 1920s

A pair of Silvered Art Deco Can vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

A pair of Art Deco Can vienna around 1920s Original condition Original wicker on the handles

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo
Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo

Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 57 pieces Ornate Rococo

Located in Big Bend, WI

Wilkens German 800 Silver Flatware set with ornate rococo design - 57 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 3/8" 8 Forks, 6 7/8" 8 Salad/Fish Forks, bright-cut, 7 1/4" 8 Small Tea...

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19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy
Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring the beauty of nature to your table with our Botanical Plate Set, featuring a variety of unique designs. Each plate showcases a hand-painted border and a central botanical motif...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Fish Shaped Silver Plate Pepper Mill / Grinder by Tre Spade, Italy, c. 1960
Fish Shaped Silver Plate Pepper Mill / Grinder by Tre Spade, Italy, c. 1960

Fish Shaped Silver Plate Pepper Mill / Grinder by Tre Spade, Italy, c. 1960

Located in London, GB

A magnificent mid century whimsical silver plate and wood figural koi carp shaped pepper mill, made in Italy c. 1960. Made by Tre Spade in Italy in the 1960s, this design is known ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian composite sterling silver canteen service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Fiddle pattern. The surface of each handle is plain and unembellished. The posterior surface of each silver spoon has a rounded heel to the bowl. This Victorian sterling silver flatware set consists of eighty-nine pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Teaspoons Additional Service: Soup ladle Pair of sauce ladles Pair of gravy spoons This exceptional and composite Fiddle pattern silver...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905
Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Silver with blue crystal glass salt cellars by P. Heerens, 1902-1905 Two salt cellars raised on 4 small fluted Empire style legs with above a rams head between floral guirland...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Silver

Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces
Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces

Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 241 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and jewelry. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanshi...

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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand Embroidered Marine Life Napkins (Set of 4)
Hand Embroidered Marine Life Napkins (Set of 4)

Hand Embroidered Marine Life Napkins (Set of 4)

Located in Conshohocken, PA

Dive into coastal charm with this exquisite set of hand-embroidered napkins, each inspired by the whimsical beauty of sea life. Featuring four distinct designs—seahorse, crab, octopu...

Category

2010s Baroque Tableware

Materials

Linen

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.