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Tableware For Sale
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

Amboss Austria 2050 Modernist Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware from Austria, model 2050, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of brushed and polished stainless steel. For six persons, consists of 6 big spoons...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Porcelain Miniature Jug. "Russian Dream"
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, porcelain miniature jug. "Russian Dream". In perfect condition. 2000s. Marked. Original gift box included. Dimensions...
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Early 2000s German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Christian Dior Casablanca Dinnerware Set ~ 8 Place Settings / 40 pieces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 (eight) place settings (40 total pieces) in the signature Casablanca pattern by Christian Dior. Features a white, gold and multicolor pattern with panther and palm tree motifs throughout, gilt accents throughout and brand stamp at undersides. Includes the following 40 pieces: 8 dinner plates...
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1990s Japanese Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Denby, Milnor Swedish Vista Ice Blue Medium Tumbler Glasses by Bo Borgstrom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six beautifully and ergonomically crafted medium sized tumblers in Vista Ice Blue this color is really reminiscent of Scandinavia. Well balanced and nice feeling in your hands these are NOS ( new old stock ) still in the original packing and box with great graphics. Manufactured for Denby...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Aria by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 100 pcs in box
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. Exc...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Canteen of Cutlery Cabinet on Stand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This exceptional canteen table is very elegant as it features a beautiful serpentine front shape. It is all flamed walnut, in a very warm golden color. It is a 2 sections piece of fu...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Elm, Walnut, Cut Glass

Imperial Collection Of Faberge Bristol Wine Decanter, Style #540-68 NIB
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Imperial Collection of Faberge Bristol wine decanter, style -#540-68, cut crystal, narrow neck ending in a bulbous body, oblong stopper, etched manufacturer's mark on collar. Dimens...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Crystal

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

Flatware, Cutlery Set by Berndorf Model Flamenco
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian high-quality flatware by Berndorf, former Krupp company, model Flamenco from the 1970s. The cutlery has a handle with the very interesting geometric decor. Used but in excel...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Early 20th Century Set of French Copper Lidded Pots
Located in Delft, NL
Early 20th century set of French copper lidded pots 5 lidded copper pots, French early 20th century with copper handles and knob with twist patter...
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Early 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Copper

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Gallery Tray on Silver Stand
Located in VALENZA, IT
Rectangular barocco tray shaped with high edge and oval holes for handles. It has been placed on 4 small feet The tray is completely handmade by Fantappiè e Castrucci Silversmiths...
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Silver

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

21th Century French Limoges Marie Daage Hand Painted Dinner Service Tableware
Located in Madrid, ES
Made exclusively of Limoges porcelain, Marie Daâge's collections are some of the last to be painted entirely by hand in differents colours. All are from families in Limoges, France t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate

English Minton Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service / Twelve People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Minton hand painted and decorated porcelain dinner service for twelve people. Made in England between 1948 -1970 "with impressed marks "Minton / china / 2-65" and pattern numbers in gold. Discontinued pattern. Green rim with hand painted floral interior setting in a white background with hand painted gilt gold design. Each piece is in excellent condition. The set include 12 dinner plates 12 bread and butter plates 12 compote dishes 12 coffee cups 12 coffee saucers...
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Mid-20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Gold

Italian silverware by Krupp Berndorf, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian silverware by Krupp Berndorf, 1950s Dimensions: forks 2x1x22 cm. knives 2,5x1x25 cm. spoons 2x4x22 cm.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Monkeys Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Monkeys' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an Ottoman world made of exotic animals and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Monkey
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Buccellati Rigato Dinner & Lunch Set for 24 with 321 Pieces
Located in New York, NY
Rigato sterling silver dinner and lunch set for 24. Made by Buccellati in Italy. This set comprises 321 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 24 dinner forks (8), 24 luncheon forks ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this magnificent and comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver canteen of cutlery for twelve persons have been crafted in the Sandringham pattern. Each spoon and fork is embellished with a paralleling border to the handle, in addition to a pointed terminal. The original table and dessert knives, in addition to the fish service, fruit service and carving set all retain the original faceted Art Deco style mother of pearl handles; each with plain a ferrule. The bowls of the salt and mustard spoons retain the original gilding. This boxed canteen of cutlery consists of 164 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Soup spoons 6 Table/Serving spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fruit knives 12 Fruit forks 12 Fish knives 12 Fish forks 12 Teaspoons 6 Egg spoons Additional Pieces: Soup ladle Pair of Sauce ladles Fish serving knife Fish serving fork 4 Salt spoons Pair of Mustard spoons Pair of Jam spoons Sugar tongs Meat carving knife Game carving knife Large carving fork Small carving fork Bread knife Sharpening steel This impressive service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces, incorporating an exceptional matching silver fish and dessert service. The fundamental components of this canteen were crafted by the Sheffield silversmith Emile Viner of Viner's Ltd in 1932. The original mother of pearl handled knives bear the maker's mark 'Viners Ltd, Sheffield, Cutlers to H.M The King, Stainless De-luxe' to the stainless steel blades. This exceptional canteen of cutlery is fitted to the original and substantial oak wood two drawer, lift up lid canteen table...
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20th Century English Georgian Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck 2060 Flatware, 42 pcs., Complete For 6 Persons, Amboss Austria, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
A comprehensive set of midcentury flatware from the 1950s, the award-winning model 2060, designed by Carl Aubock and executed by Amboss Neuzeug Au...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

45 Piece Laufer Rosewood Handle Stainless Steel Flatware Service for Eight
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Espresso coffee machine "La Cupola" by Aldo Rossi for Alessi
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Alessi Italian espresso coffee machine named "La Cupola" (6 cups). Designed by Aldo Rossi in 1988, body in dark gray and brown cast aluminum. The handle is made of burn-resistant ma...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

19th Century English Regency Papier-mâché Chinoiserie Japanned Tray
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Regency papier-mâché chinoiserie tray. In addition to the lovely pen-work, it has mother of pearl inlay. It is not marked. Lite and general wear.
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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Wood

Winterling–Bavaria Coffee Service from the 1907-1950s
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 Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

"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...
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1970s Japanese Bauhaus Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 6 Green, Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Bernardaud Limoges Salad Plate
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Cutlery Silver Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our Artefacto cutlery set. A fork, spoon, and knife – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Neiman Marcus Anniversary Fashion Decorative Plates
Located in San Diego, CA
Celebrating 95 years Neiman Marcus showcases vintage fashions featured in advertisements throughout their history. In the style of American, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency, this set ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Napking Ring
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji Era copper and enamel napkin ring. circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with polychrome floral, and foliage patterns made in...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Vintage Scandinavian Glass Cake Plate Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Scandinavian Glass Cake Plate Stand, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Glass Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimens...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Danish Teak Tray with Glass Bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak tray with glass bowls by Jens Harald Quistgaard for IHQ Dansk Designs, 1960s. Serving tray in solid teak with six green glass dishes...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass, Teak

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Six pieces of serving utensils.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Six pieces of serving utensils consisting of two large serving spoons, three serving spoons with round heads, and one carving fork. Da...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 56 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Intricate piercings and brilliant craftsmanship define this Rose Point sterling silver flatware, sure to become a treasured family heirloom. The design of silver lace and a floating ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Pink Bee
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our vibrant iron tray, handpainted with a striking bumblebee design. The rich, lively colours bring a playful yet elegant touch to your decor, perfect for ...
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2010s Indian Tableware

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Italian Postmodern Euclid Series Salad Servers by Michael Graves, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Euclid Series Salad Servers by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Addi...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Plastic

Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Austria "Composition S" by Rostfrei Satin 40 Piece
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tapio Wirkkala Rostfrei Solingen "Composition S" for Rosenthal made in Austria 40 Piece Satin Stainless Steel Flatware Set. Service for 8 plus a storage box. Presents like it was n...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large assembled set of blue onion Meissen with red flower 107 pieces
Located in Houston, TX
This set is rare with the red flower that is incorporated into The design with gilt accents. It is a very large set which Includes the following 14 9.75” dinner plates 14 8.75” d...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Eternally Yours by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eternally Yours by 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate flatware cutlery set, 88 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Teasp...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

White Ceramic Butterfly Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four ceramic butterfly motif napkin rings. Fabulous for a spring table setting. Unsigned. Measures: 2.75" tall 2" wide 1" deep.
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20th Century American American Classical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A 58 piece set of silverplated sculptural south seas pattern styled flatware with 8 serving pieces, with five pieces for each place setting salad, dinner fork, tea, soup spoon and knife. There are eight severing pieces butter, cake knife, slotted, large severing and condiment spoon...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Oil Vinegar Cruet Set 1825 George Piercy
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of English Hand Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set of outstanding quality, early Nineteenth Century. Each cut full lead crystal bottle of tradit...
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pcs Din
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shell & Thread was first introduced by Tiffany in 1905. Its design is typical of patterns made in England during the long reign of King George III. The raised-border edges, which acc...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Classic Rose by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful CLASSIC ROSE BY REED & BARTON sterling silver Flatware set - 77 Pieces. This set includes: 12 KNIVES, 9 1/8" 12 FORKS, 7 1/2" 12 SALAD FORKS, 6 5/8" 12 TEASPOONS, 6" 12 PL...
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1950s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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:...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Watering Can Sprinkling Can Salt & Pepper Shaker Pair Stainless Steel
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is an adorable pair of watering or sprinkling can salt and pepper shakers. What a fun addition they would make to your next garden party since they both have their plastic inser...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Cactus
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of wild elegance and artistic flair to any space. Intended for decorativ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Mid-20th Century Italian Telescopic Trivet with Ginkgo Leaf Motif
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Refined Italian telescopic trivet from the mid-20th century, crafted in metal and adorned with a stylized ginkgo leaf motif. Often mistaken for bamboo due to its segmented structure,...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Service 80 Pc. Estate
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arne Jacobsen by Georg Jensen stainless steel flatware set of 80 pieces. This set includes: 16 dinner knives, 8" 16 dinner forks, 8" 16 salad forks, 7 3/8" 16 teaspoons, 6 1/8...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Mintons, England. Set of six lunch plates in faience. Chinese style. Decorated with flowers. Late 19th century. Marked. In excellent condition with natural crazing. Dimensions: D 20....
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Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

Materials

Faience

Antique Irish Sterling Silver Shell Dishes William Egan Cork Hallmark Dublin
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Edwardian Heavy Gauge Pair of Irish Silver Butter or Bon Bon Dishes modeled as Clam Shells, raised on three ball supports. Mark of W E for Cork Silversmith William Egan & So...
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Early 20th Century Irish Edwardian Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sandringham Pattern Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our flatware collection The pieces of this magnificent and comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons are crafted in the Sandringham pattern. Each spoon and fork is embellished with a paralleling border to the handle, in addition to a pointed terminal. The original table and dessert knives, in addition to the carving set are fitted with composite handles, and the fish service and fruit service all retain the original plain rounded mother of pearl handles; each with plain ferrules. This antique canteen of cutlery contains 185 pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 6 Table/serving spoons 12 Soup spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Fish forks 12 Fish knives 12 Fruit forks 12 Fruit knives 12 Teaspoons 12 Grapefruit spoons 12 Egg spoons Additional Pieces: Fish serving knife Fish serving fork Soup ladle Pair of sauce ladles Pair of fruit serving spoons Pair of butter knives Pair of salt spoons Pair of mustard spoons Pair of jam spoons Sugar tongs Pickle fork Bread knife Large carving knife Large carving fork Small carving knife Small carving fork Sharpening steel This impressive service benefits from an extensive range of serving pieces, incorporating an exceptional matching silver fish and dessert service. The fundamental pieces of the basic service were crafted by the Sheffield silversmith Emile Viner of Viner's Ltd between 1934-1939; these pieces will have been crafted in fewer years but due to the hallmarking system the components bear the date letters 'r', 's', 't', 'u', 'v' and 'w'. This service will have been retailed as a complete set and between the dates stated. The stainless steel blades of the original composite handled table and dessert knives bear the mark 'By Appointment to the Late King George V, Viners Ltd, Sheffield' accented with 'Stainless Deluxe'. This impressive canteen of cutlery is fitted to the original, fine and impressive oak three draw canteen table; this is an impressive piece of furniture in its own right. The table is fitted with a pair of Art Deco style gilt metal handles to each drawer, in addition to plain escutcheons. This exceptional cutlery table is supported by four plain legs with tapering knopped feet. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size and weight of this canteen, we are only able to offer free shipping within the UK. Please contact Andrew Campbell to enquire about worldwide transit costs. Condition The Sandringham pattern cutlery service within this antique cutlery canteen table is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The service has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The table box has been professionally polished by a cabinet maker. The velvet interior of each draw has some wear in keeping with age, but can be considered to be in presentation condition. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse surface of each piece are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine and impressive Viners cutlery...
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20th Century English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 piece
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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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Silver Plated Knife Rests by Christofle Model Marie Antoinette
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Nice set of 12 silver plated knife rests by the French brand Christofle. The name of this model is Marie Antoinette. The knife rests are in ver...
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1990s French Louis XVI Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Vintage BWKS Handarbeit Hand Hammered German Silver Plated Round Trinket Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage BWKS Handarbeit Hand Hammered German Silver Plated Round Footed Trinket Dish. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 7.25" Diameter
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Splatter Verona Vase, Large, Tan & Ivory, Ceramics
Located in London, GB
A standout centrepiece, the Verona vase is handmade in Italy. Our design comes in four colourways: Pink & Blue, Tan & Ivory, Yellow & Verde and Terracotta & Cream.
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain, Cork

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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