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Tableware For Sale
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
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
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
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
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
MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white
Located in Torino, IT
Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments.
From the table to the home, each creation is ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Leather
Vintage Solingen 69 Piece Gold Plated Canteen Cutlery Fitted Case 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage Solingen 69 piece 12 place settings canteen of 24kt gold plated cutlery, from Germany, and late 20th century in date.
The set is made in the delightful Golden Affection pattern and is complete and cased in its original fitted case.
The set comprises:
12 x Main Forks
12 x Main Knives
12 x Soup Spoons
12 x Tea Spoons
12 x Cake Forks
2 x Gravy Ladles
2 x Serving Spoons
1 x Soup Ladle
2 x Pickle Forks
1 x Sugar Spoons
1x Cake Slicer
Add an elegant touch to your dining experience with this wonderful set.
Condition:
This set is in really excellent unused condition please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 10 cm x Width 45 cm x Depth 31 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 4 inches x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot
Solingen Cutlery...
Category
Late 20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate
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
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
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Six-person dinner set. 30 pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware.
Six-person dinnerware set consisting of six dinner forks, six dinner knives, six tablespoons, six coffee s...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
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
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
171-Piece Cutlery Set - Christofle - Silver Plated - Rubans Croisés - Complete
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver-plated cutlery set, made by the French brand Christofle. The cutlery serves 12 people and comes in its original oak chest. The chest has a beautiful interior, neat...
Category
1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
Hand-Painted Iron Tray - Persian Blue
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring artistic flair to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a striking Persian inspired design. Perfect for adding color and character to coffee tables, shelves, or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Grand Tour Tableware
Materials
Iron
$118 / item
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
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
Exquisite Early Victorian Silver Plate Flatware Set for Dessert, Fruit and Nuts
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate silver and mother-of-pearl, silver plate flatware set. Original box with shield crest and fittings and was originally commissioned...
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
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
Elegant 19th Century Etched Crystal And Dore Mounted Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A flared rectangular bowl with etched crystal medallions decorated with roses and flowers on the long sides, and roses and bows on the ends. With elaborate elegant dore mounts with l...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
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
Set of 12 Antique Austrian Gilt & Jeweled Bronze Dinner Place Card Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 place card holders.
With gilt bronze filigree faces that are each set with round glass cabochons and that are each supported by a semi-circular foot.
The glass cabochons span the color spectrum from opaque pink and turquoise to clear, red, green, and blue.
Simply a wonderful set of place card holders that would be a wonderful complement to Moser glassware...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bohemian Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Set of 12 Art Deco Porcelain Figural Dapper Gentleman Man Napkin Rings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Collection of adorable hand painted gentleman napkin rings that were made in Japan circa 1930. They are all hand painted so there are some imperfections.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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
French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small marble mortar
France, circa 1750-1850
Weathered.
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tableware
Materials
Marble
$307 Sale Price
48% Off
Set of 21 Hand Painted Jockey Place Card Holders from "21" Club
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful set of 21 hand painted cast iron jockey place card holders from the Iconic "21" Club of NYC. Multicolored assortment. An exceptionally rare intact set. A true collector's gem.
Category
20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Iron
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
Collection of 4 Ceramic Fruits by Eisen Arts
By Eisen Arts
Located in Hanover, MA
Charming and realistic ceramic fruits (green apple, Anjou pear and 2 Bosc pears) each signed. B. Eisen of Eisen Arts. Each fruit is in two halves and can be opened up.
...
...
Category
1950s American Vintage Tableware
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 Dessert Set Flatware with 2 Cake Server/ Stainless Steel Bamboo Handles
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale a highly decorative vintage dessert flatware set.
Made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s, the set includes 12 dessert forks and 2 serving utensil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Silverplate Faux Bamboo Espresso Cup Saucer Sugar Serving Set for 10
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning set of silverplate faux bamboo espresso cup & saucer sets with covered sugar dish. Serving set for 10 places.
Will possibly consider breaking up the set for the right offer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Limoges, France. Coffee cup, sugar bowl, and creamer in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Limoges, France. Coffee cup, sugar bowl, and creamer in porcelain decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante.
Approximately 1970.
Provenance: Fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Grand Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware by Wallace - 32 Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand Baroque sterling silver flatware by Wallace. 32 pieces consisting of 8 dinner forks, 8 dinner knives, 8 large spoons for soup or dessert, and 8 butter knifes. Perfect to use im...
Category
1970s American Baroque Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
19th Century Copper Pot With Lid
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.
Category
1880s English Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper
Marbre Dinner Plates, Brown, Marbled, Ceramics, Set of 4
By Louise Roe
Located in London, GB
Handcrafted in Bulgaria, our Marbre collection brings a rustic elegance to any table setting, with its dreamy marbled pattern. Available in Blue, Green and Brown, the Marbre collecti...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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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