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Tableware For Sale
Blue Shark by Georg Jensen Pair of Salad Serving Set, circa 1960, Denmark.
Located in Brussels, BE
Svende Siune for Georg Jensen Blue Shark salad server set, circa 1965, Denmark. Original vintage edition. Matte stainless steel . Dimensions: 2...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Atélis - Set of 6 Gold-Plated Brass Napkin Rings
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing Atelís, a captivating decorative napkin ring boasting sculptural allure and crafted to elevate any table setting with its exquisite charm. Skillfully blending industrial ...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Contemporary Set of 6 Handwoven Rattan Coral Placemats
Located in Toronto, ON
Uplift your table with these stunning handwoven rattan placemats in natural and coloured rattan with coral motif. Finely crafted by expert artisans, these pieces all showcase the cla...
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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

France Set 6 Clear Crystal Glasses
Located in Brescia, IT
The dimensions of this elegant model glass are bigger than usual and for this reason it becomes an eye catching on your table. The baroque shape is a timeless style for every occasio...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Fine Double "C" Handled Quart Tulip Export Pewter Tankard Townsend & Compton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine double "C" handled quart tulip export Pewter mug or tankard by Townsend & Compton, circa 1779-1806. Struck with makers (upside down) pseudo hallmarks, left of the handle and l...
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Late 18th Century English British Colonial Antique Tableware

Materials

Pewter

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>...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Porcelain Miniature Jug. "Russian Dream"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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

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

Box of 6 Le Cirque N.Y. Branded Custom Villeroy & Boch Bread & Butter Plates
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 German Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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

6 Le Cirque Bernardaud Limoges Monkey Motif Service Plates
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

Set of 2 Hand-Crafted Cooking Spatula by Hokuto Sekine, Japan 2021
Located in Berlin, DE
Hand-Crafted Cooking Spatula in Japanese mountain cherry by Hokuto Sekine, Japan - 2021. The set contains two different sized spatulas. The measureme...
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2010s Japanese Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Cherry

Contemporary Set of 8 Handwoven Natural and Green Rattan Placemats
Located in Toronto, ON
Uplift your table with these stunning handwoven rattan placemats in natural and coloured rattan with swirling border motif. Finely crafted by expert artisans, these pieces all showca...
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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Portmeirion Pottery Greek Key Espresso Coffee Service Susan Williams Ellis Desig
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Portmeirion Pottery espresso coffee service with demitasse cups in black and gilded Greek Key...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Chrome and Macassar Wood Chopstick Knife Rests, 12 pieces in box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Art Deco ensemble of twelve Macassar wood and chromed metal knife or chopstick rest was crafted in France circa 1930. The tableware serving pieces feature a modernist sha...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Contemporary Set of 8 Handwoven Natural and Green Rattan Placemats
Located in Toronto, ON
Uplift your table with these stunning handwoven rattan placemats in natural and coloured rattan with swirling border motif. Finely crafted by expert artisans, these pieces all showca...
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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Pair of pierced, embossed and chiseled silver cups, Hanau, late 19th cent.
Located in Brescia, IT
Description Pair of pierced, embossed and chiseled silver cups, Hanau, late 19th century Pair of bowls, Germany, Hanau, late 19th century, silver, oval base with grotesque openwork s...
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Late 19th Century German Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Arles White Leather & Rattan Thermal Carafe
Located in Milan, IT
A well-received housewarming gift, this splendid thermal carafe boasts a timeless and versatile charm that will effortlessly complete any kitchenware collection. Almost entirely cove...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Leather

Porcelaine de Paris 19th Century Floral Dish Set with Casserole and Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Porcelaine de Paris dish set from the 19th century, with floral décor. Created in France during the 19th century, this Paris Porcelain dish set attracts our attention with its deli...
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19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Henriette, Hand Painted Porcelain with Gold Rim, Two Mocha Cups
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen, Henriette. Hand-painted porcelain with gold rim. Two mocha cups. Model number 444/8562. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Measures 5.5 x 9.5 cm. Sa...
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20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Boxed Helmut Alder Amboss 2050 Flatware Cutlery for Six, 30 pcs., Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful Mid-century flatware, 2050 series, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of solid, brushed and polished stainless steel. Comes in its original award-winning handmade wooden box...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Henry II by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 278 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Henry II by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 240 pieces. This incredible pattern features a heavy weight and a figural griffin and gargoyle motif. This set includes: ...
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Early 1900s Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Silvered Brass Hit Rim Embossed Bar Drinks Tray
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1749 Antique English silvered brass bar tray
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1920s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

1890s Antique French Salins Creamware Cruet Set Oil and Vinegar Set- 3 Pieces
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique French Salins Creamware Cruet Set Oil and Vinegar Set Circa 1890, Beautiful. Unusual to find an original a set, in this condition and complete. This is truly a lovely piece ...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Cutlery Service 101 ps of 800 Silver, English Style Italy, 1990s, Zaramella
Located in Palermo, IT
Cutlery service 101 pieces of 800 silver, English Style, Italy, 1990s, Zaramella silverware. The peculiarity of this service is to have 24 table forks. Gross...
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1990s Italian Tableware

Materials

Silver

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

"Oak Ring Tray” Oak Minimalist Tray by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The oak ring tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Oak, manufactured according to traditional methods.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Oak

12 Dinner Plates Antique Minton Cobalt Blue Raised Gilt Medallion Swag C. 1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic and elegant set of 12 Minton England bone china dinner plates. This set features a nice deep collar of cobalt blue that is accented with raised tooled gilded swags and thei...
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1910s British Vintage Tableware

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Handcrafted Sterling Silver Artichoke Salt Shaker and Pepper Mill by Missiaglia
Located in New York, NY
Established in Venice in 1846, Missiaglia is one of the world's premier makers of the finest jewelry objects, as well as a select number of bespoke sterling silver tabletop accessori...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Magnolia - Gold and Nickel Plated Brass Napkin Ring - Elegant Table Decoration
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing Magnolia, an exquisite napkin ring that brings the elegance and subtlety of nature into your home. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, Magnolia is available in b...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle Small 155
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare curved sterling silver Georg Jensen small sauce ladle, item #155 in the Pyramid-pattern, design #15 by Harald Nielsen from 1926. Dimensions: - Measures 5 5/8" (15cm) in leng...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

92 Pieces Set of Hans Hansen Sterling Silverware Service in Baronet Pattern
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a sterling silver Hans Hansen silverware service for 12 in the Baronet pattern (Danish name Arvesølv #7). Each setting comprises 7 pieces, plus serving pieces. This set incl...
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1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful, heirloom quality WEDGWOOD BY INTERNATIONAL Sterling Silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES w/French stainless blades, 9" 8 FORKS, 7 1/4" 8 SALAD FO...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

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

Vintage Georg Jensen Silver Ornamental Fish Serving Set 55
Located in Hellerup, DK
A silver Georg Jensen fish serving set, Ornamental Serving pattern #55 by Georg Jensen from circa 1914. Beautiful details, the handles are two intertwined fish with a mussel shell fi...
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1940s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Tableware

Materials

Murano Glass

Aegean Weave Gold by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The birthplace of culture, the Aegean was the sea from which early Mediterranean societies drew their sustenance. The nets and baskets hand woven by fishermen centuries ago are still...
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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Painted Steel Champagne Coolers "Veuve Clicquot"
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of painted steel "Veuve Clicquot" double magnum Champagne coolers, France, 1980s.  Elegant Pair Champagne Chiller made in France in the 1980s from painted steel. The La Grande D...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Steel

Set of six British wildlife silver place card holders
Located in London, GB
Set of six charming antique silver menu or place card holders depicting British birds and animals in their natural wildlife settings. The characters include a pheasant, gundog, hare,...
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1910s Edwardian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Christofle Service in Original Boxes.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Christofle service in original boxes. Christofle silver-plated cutlery service in two original boxes, 20th century, very good condition, comp...
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20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Metal

Old Master Towle by Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This graceful pattern designed by master silversmith Harold E. Nock is styled in the Old Victorian tradition, with refined lines and a restrained decoration popular in the early Victorian era. Introduced in 1942, it features a distinctive violin-shaped handle, a crown of curling leaves, a center rosette with tapering tendrils, and scrolls and flutes along the handle. The classic design is exceptionally versatile, suiting many styles of décor and any dining occasion from family meals to holiday celebrations. OLD MASTER BY TOWLE sterling silver 32 piece Flatware set...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Fish, Lobster and Shrimp
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese enamel over copper plate or charger. The interior of the plate is adorned with a polychrome enamel image representing a bowl with fish and crayfish, a dragonfly a...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tableware

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Moser Champagne Glasses Art Nouveau Hand Blown, Lady Hamilton by Moser
Located in DE
These are 7 champagne glasses made from hand blown crystal by Moser in the ever popular Lady Hamilton glass cut. This pattern is an example of the "papal" cut so called because it i...
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19th Century Czech Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal

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

Set of Six Tiki Coconut and Capiz Shell Petite Bowls
Located in Ferndale, MI
This listing is for six Tiki coconut and capiz shell petite bowls. Handmade in the 1970s, each coconut shell has been lined with capiz shell, a thin almost translucent shell found in the Indo-Pacific. It is also known as the windowpane oyster and has been used as a glass substitute for generations. Being a natural product, these are environmentally friendly and a clean choice for your space. Perfect for a Tiki themed bar or beach themed tabletop for nuts, sauce, a single flower, or wedding favors...
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1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Shell, Coconut

Daisy Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delight your guests with the whimsical charm of these vintage hand-painted daisy plates. A delicate yellow daisy motif graces each of these small glass plates, adding a playful, enchanting touch to your table décor. This set of four plates effortlessly brings cheerful elegance to any dining experience, whether you're serving appetizers, desserts, or simply hosting a casual tea. Each bite from these plates is a journey into a world where art meets nostalgia, turning every meal into an occasion. The vintage allure of these plates, combined with the whimsical daisy design, infuses your gatherings with a sense of nostalgic charm and artistic flair. A testament to their timeless appeal, these hand-painted plates are more than just dining accessories – they're treasures from a bygone era waiting to be cherished. Adorn your table with these delightful plates and elevate every meal into a cheerful celebration. Explore the vibrant charm of these vintage daisy plates...
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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Glass

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Contemporary Round Handwoven Rattan Bowl with Soft Pink Knots
Located in Toronto, ON
Uplift your table with this stunning round handwoven rattan bowl with soft pink knots. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a...
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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Modern Vintage Teapot Set By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
a refined collection of limoges porcelain that is inspired by the mid century architecture in the 60s. each piece is highlighted with a decal pattern garnished in two shades of miner...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Gold

Antique La Porcelain Limousine Limoges France 48pc Porcelain China Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique 48 piece set of French La Porcelain Limousine Limoges porcelain dinnerware. Features a band of weaving blue flowering vi...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Christofle Mid Century Fish Service Flatware Set & Serving Fork, Set of 22
Located in Ross, CA
Christofle fish service flatware set and serving fork designed by Lino Sebatti in France in the late 1950's/ early 1960's. The silverplated flatware i...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Handblown Glass Sunrise Sunset Cup 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Surrealist-inspired Sunrise Sunset Cups are hand-blown in a kaleidoscope of ombre colors and adorned with contrasting orb handles to evoke a looking glass, a glimpse into a miniature...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Christian Dior blond tortoiseshell oil and vinegar glass cruet, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Christian Dior blond tortoiseshell oil and vinegar glass cruet, Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

69 Pc Pickard Floral Chintz Service for 10 Dinnerware China Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 69 piece set of Pickard China dinnerware in the Floral Chintz pattern, featuring a scattered printed multicolor floral design and gilded edge. Service for 10. Set includes: L...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ghidini 1961 Omini Napkin Holder 4 in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Napkin holder in brass Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Cutlery Rest Set in Leopardite
Located in Richmond, VA
A set of five cutlery rests in striking spotted leopardite stone. Handcrafted in Perú, designed by Casa Shop. Subtle variations in pattern are a hallmark of its hand-finished natur...
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2010s Tableware

Materials

Stone

Arne Jacobsen AJ Flatware Set for 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Full Service for eight consisting of 8/ 8 piece place settings and 13 additional serving pieces. Original fitted Mahogany Box Original invoi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Royal Holland Pewter Tea Pot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of Meissen Porcelain coffee cups with saucers richly decorated with gold. Measures: Cup: h 5 x7.5 x 9 cm Saucer: 12 cm .
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Mid-20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Albi by Christofle France Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 87 pieces
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. Th...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

30 Pieces Set of Evald Nielsen Sterling Silver No.6 Silverware
Located in Hellerup, DK
A vintage silverware service for six persons, designed and produced by Copenhagen silversmith Evald Nielsen, this pattern is No. 6. Evald Nielsen was a contemporary of Georg Jensen a...
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1930s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Wedgewood 45 Piece China Set
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition 45 piece set of midcentury China by Wedgewood, England. Background color is bone white with stylized pink crocus flowers decoration all trimmed in gold. Mint condition...
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20th Century English Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Plume Set Of Four Wine Glass in Mouth Blown Glass Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Wine glass in mouth blown glass. Plume is a handcrafted glassware collection designed by Aldo Cibic, in his style characterized by the love for it...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Le Cirque N.Y. Custom Limoges China Coffee Creamer 1990s, Greenc
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 destinations in New York for glitterati and foodies alike. No matter the location, monkeys and circus themes remained a design staple of the iconic restaurant. Although the landmark restaurant's NYC doors are now closed, Black Rock Galleries is pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant. Limoges China coffee creamer...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s. The copper pots have cast iron handles. This se...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Copper, Iron

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>...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silverware Set for 12
Located in Hellerup, DK
A complete Georg Jensen Beaded sterling silverware set, designed by Georg Jensen in 1916, featuring sought-after pieces such as fish knives and forks, along with butter spreaders. I...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Espresso Coffee Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A mokka set of six charming conical espresso coffee cups and saucers from the „Daisy“-series, made of thin, fine china in six differen...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

6 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Twin Handled Bouillons / Cups & Saucers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 richly gilt porcelain bullion or tea cups. By Mintons. In an Aesthetic Movement numbered pattern with raised gold and gold jeweling throughout. Each marked to the ...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Bernardaud "FRIVOLE" - French Limoges Table service for 12 ( 87 pcs)
Located in LYON, FR
Rare and superb table service for 12 persons Close to new condition Excellent shine with no scratches All pieces are marked "Bernardaud Frivole" The set is composed of 87 pieces...
Category

Early 2000s French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Splatter Verona Vase, Large, Terracotta and Cream, 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

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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