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Tableware For Sale
Period: 1920s
Period: 1910s
Cohr Salad Set in Silver and Stainless Steel, 1910s / 20s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr salad set in silver and stainless steel. 1910s / 20s.
Measure: Length: 18 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith can polish al...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Evald Nielsen Number 25 Dinner Fork and Tablespoon in Silver, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen Number 25 dinner fork and a tablespoon in silver. 1920s.
Spoon length: 21.3 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silver / jeweler can polis...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Arts & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker by Liberty & Co. Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver pepper Shaker made by Liberty & Co Ltd in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our silver cruets or condiments collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver pepper Shaker has a tapering, rounded cylindrical shaped form with a swept domed foot.
The body of this exceptional pepper is encircled with two applied bands of tiered leaf designs embellished with impressive two-toned enamel, all in the iconic Arts & Crafts style.
The pepper is fitted with the original hallmarked screw fit cover with pierced 'pepper' holes to the domed portion.
This exceptional example of antique silverware was crafted by the renowned silversmith Liberty & Co Ltd.
Condition
This antique pepper is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition. The enamel is in prefect condition. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body are all very clear. The part hallmarks to the surface of the cover have wear in keeping with age and location, but remain legible
Dimensions
Diameter of rim 2.8cm/1.1"
Diameter of foot 4.6cm/1.8"
Height 9.3cm/3.7"
Weight
2 troy ounces or 63.5g
Maker: Liberty & Co Ltd
Date: 1910
Origin: Birmingham, England
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silver pepper...
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Eleven Antique English Dinner Plates, Cobalt Blue Gilded Musical Instruments
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and wonderful custom set of 11 plates from Copeland Spode England. Rich Cobalt Blue Extended Collars featuring raised gilt encrusted cartouches of musical instruments. Custom ...
Category
1910s British Neoclassical Vintage Tableware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Bremer Silberwarenfabrik, Germany, Art Deco Fish Cutlery Service in Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bremer silberwarenfabrik, Germany. Art Deco fish cutlery service in silver complete for 12 people, circa 1910.
Knife length: 18 cm.
In very good conditi...
Category
1910s German Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Silver Plated Figural Chicken Napkin Ring, American, circa 20th Century
Located in Incline Village, NV
Listed is a silver plated figural napkin ring that I have not seen before and is unmarked. I do not think it is from the Victorian era, but I do believe it was manufactured and somew...
Category
1920s American Victorian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
1926 Scottish Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain shovel shaped bowl.
The handle terminal is embellished with a cast features depicting Celtic knots and interlacing designs, paralleling a mystical interlaced creature.
The handle stem is further ornamented with a raised paralleling border, incorporating scrolling designs to either end.
This impressive antique 1920s silver caddy spoon was crafted by the distinguished and collectable silversmith Alexander Ritchie of Iona, Scotland; the piece includes full Glaswegian hallmarks, in addition to identifying 'AR', 'Iona' and registration number RD NO 643267.
Alexander was in the Merchant Navy and returned home once injured in a ship wreck. He returned home to help the family run hospitality business and married Euphemia Thomson; a prior student of the Glasgow School of Art. The couple expanded their love of art and Alex expanded his skill set from wood carving to metal work. Everything was made to the Ritchies' specifications and to a high standard. In 1937, Alex Ritchie's work was included in a prestigious Scottish Industries Exhibition on London.
Condition
This antique Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the stem and reverse of the handle are all very clear.
Dimensions
Length 12.1cm/4.8"
Width 3.5cm/1.4"
Height 1.7cm/0.7"
Weight
1.2 troy ounces/36.4g
Maker: Alexander Ritchie
Date: 1926
Origin: Glasgow, Scotland
Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique caddy spoon...
Category
1920s Scottish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 14 Small Fish Knife in Hammered Silver, Dated 1928
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 14 small fish knife in hammered silver. Dated 1928.
Measure: Length: 15.7 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Je...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Four Evald Nielsen Number 14 Small Lunch Knives in Hammered Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four Evald Nielsen number 14 small lunch knives in hammered silver and stainless steel, 1920s.
Measures: Length 18 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen s...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver
Viennese Silver Art Nouveau 121 Parts Cutlery Set for 12 People by Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for twelve people consisting of 121 parts in a glazed two-tier wooden box.
Date of manufactory: circa 1920
Material: Massive 800 silver
For...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Four Evald Nielsen Number 14 Small Lunch Knives in Hammered Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four Evald Nielsen number 14 small lunch knives in hammered silver and stainless steel, 1920s.
Measure: Length: 18 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen s...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Evald Nielsen Number 14 Lunch Fork in Hammered Silver, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 14 lunch fork in hammered silver, 1920s.
Measures: Length 17.7 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jeweler can polish...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Enamel Caddy Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and enamel caddy spoon in the Art Nouveau style; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain ovoid rounded bowl.
This impressive antique caddy...
Category
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Evald Nielsen Number 14 Dinner Fork in Hammered Silver, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 14 dinner fork in hammered silver, 1920s.
Measures: Length 21 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith can polis...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 14 Dinner Service in Hammered Silver for Four People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
In hammered silver for four people, 1920s.
Consisting of four dinner knives, four dinner forks and four tablespoons.
Dinner knife length: 24 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Three Evald Nielsen Number 14 Lobster Forks in Hammered Silver, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three Evald Nielsen number 14 lobster forks in hammered silver, 1920s.
Measures: Length: 19 cm.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / goldsmith can polish...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
We present very good condition, elegant and functional Art Deco set decanter and 6 glasses.
Highly recommended item will be perfect complementation of th...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Evald Nielsen Number 14 Lunch Service in Hammered Silver for Five People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 14 lunch service in hammered silver for five people, 1920s.
Consisting of five lunch knives, five lunch forks and five lunch spoons.
Lunch knife length: 21 cm....
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 14 Dinner Service in Hammered Silver for Six People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 14 dinner service in hammered silver for six people, 1920s.
Consisting of six dinner knives, six dinner forks and six tablespoons.
Lunch knife length: 24 cm.
...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Big Art Deco Note Pad, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Art Deco note pad, circa 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Wood polished.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Silver Plated Candlesticks, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful pair of Louis XVI style silver plated candlesticks from the 1920s.
Two candleholder each. Flamme in the center.
Nice quality.
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Salt and Pepper Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are so pleased to offer these exceptional sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by the Mueck-Cary Company of New York, they have an Art Deco, Jensen-esque design. Just above the base a set of four beaded pieces hold up the body; as if supported in mid-air. Around the base a string of beads...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Nouveau Salt and Pepper Shakers, Facetted Crysta Glass from the 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of beautiful Art Nouveau salt and pepper shakers, made of facetted glass. Made in France in the 1920s, in excellent condition.
Category
1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
5 Art Nouveau Tea Glasses with Red Base and Holder Engraved
Located in Weiningen, CH
5 Art Nouveau tea glasses with red base and holder engraved.
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Walker & Hall Antique 1926 Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George V English sterling silver napkin rings, boxed; part of our dining silverware collection.
These exceptional antique George ...
Category
1920s British Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Set Decanter and 6 Glasses
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
I offer you a classic Art Deco set of a decanter and 6 glasses - produced in the 1930s in Karlsbad (today's Karlove Vary in the Czech Republic) in the pre...
Category
1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Set of 58 Pieces of Opalescent Salviati Venetian Stemwar
By Salviati
Located in Boston, MA
Set of 58 pieces of opalescent Salviati Venetian Stemware. The stemware was hand blown with the goal to make it pick up all the colors of the rainbow...
Category
1920s Italian Other Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Wedgwood by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful, heirloom quality Wedgwood by International sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/4".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/...
Category
1920s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Four-Leaf Clover Menu / Cardholders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver and enamel four-leaf clover menu / card holders; an addition to our diverse dining silverware collection.
These exceptional antique menu holders...
Category
1910s British Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" Large Dinner Knife, Dated 1915-1930, Three Pcs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen "Lily of the Valley" large dinner knife in sterling silver and stainless steel. Dated 1915-1930. Three pieces in stock.
Measures: Length 24.8 cm.
In very good conditio...
Category
1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel, Silver
1910s German Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Ten Persons
By Hessenberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 800 standard silver straight fiddle, thread and shell pattern flatware service for ten persons; an addition to our flatware collection.
The pieces of this exceptional, antique straight German silver flatware set for ten persons have been crafted in the fiddle thread and shell...
Category
1910s German Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Fruit Bowl with Hammer Finish by Liberty & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique sterling silver fruit bowl
Maker: Liberty & Co. Ltd.
Made Birmingham, circa 1928
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions:
Diameter x height 25.3 x 10.5 cm
Weight: 678 grams
...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Trinket in Bronze by Léon Hatot, ATO 1920s
By Léon Hatot
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful lidded jar in solid bronze with pure and simple Art Deco lines and organically shaped lid. Manufactured and designed by Leon Hatot, ATO in France during the 1930s. It is st...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Evald Nielsen Number 13 Jam Spoon in Hammered Silver, 830, Dated 1924
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13 jam spoon in hammered silver, 830. Dated 1924.
Size: Length 14 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jeweler can pol...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware, Virginia Pattern 1912
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dominick & Haff sterling silver flatware, Virginia pattern 1912 (100 piece set)
5 dinner forks (7 3/4 in.)
9 luncheon forks (7 1/8 in.)
15 desert forks (6 in.)
10 cream forks (5...
Category
1910s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Evald Nielsen Number 13 Large Tablespoon in Hammered Silver, 830, Dated 1924
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13 large tablespoon in hammered silver, 830. Dated 1924.
Measures: Length 21 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jewe...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Twelve Floral George Jones Made for Tiffany Dessert Plates Artist Signed
Located in Boston, MA
Set of twelve English George Jones made for Tiffany & Co. dessert or luncheon plates painted with flower bouquets. They have hand painted bright color flower bouquets which were arti...
Category
1920s English Belle Époque Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Evald Nielsen Number 13 Serving Spade in Hammered All Silver 830, Dated 1922
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13 serving spade in hammered all silver 830. Dated 1922.
Length: 16.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jeweler can...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Danish Silversmith, Six Antique Knives in Silver 830, with Flower Chisels, 1918
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish silversmith. Six antique knives in silver 830, with flower chisels. Dated 1918.
Measures: Length 18.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Evald Nielsen, Number 13, Twelve Large Teaspoons in Hammered Silver, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13. Twelve large teaspoons in hammered silver, 1920s.
Measures: Length 14 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith / jeweler...
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
1921 Sterling Silver Spice Tower
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver spice tower, an addition to our silver Judaica collection.
...
Category
1920s English Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Hot Plate or Warming Stand - Mappin & Webb 1926
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1926 by Mappin & Webb, this stylish and functional, Sterling Silver Hot Plate, has an adjustable spirit burner for temperat...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Set of Six Sterling Silver Lobster Picks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine set of six antique George V sterling silver lobster picks; part of our silver cutlery / flatware collection.
These fine antique George V sterlin...
Category
1920s English Other Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of Four of Dutch Silver Figural Salts and Peppers
Located in Montreal, QC
This amusing group, she in traditional costume, he defiantly standing with hands in pockets and elbows akimbo, were perhaps holiday souvenirs from the early part of the last century....
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Wilhelm Süs for Karlsruher Majolika, Large Art Nouveau Compote
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wilhelm Süs (1861-1933) for Karlsruher Majolika. Large Art Nouveau compote in hand painted faience / majolica with playful children and flower deco...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Majolica
Ridgeway Blue Willow 19 Piece Serving Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This serving set has a large serving or vegetable bowl. There are six soup or serving bowls. There are six cereal bowls and six desert plates. There is a ...
Category
1920s English Country Vintage Tableware
Materials
Pottery
Set of Sterling Silverware by Gorham, Etruscan Style, 1913
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of sterling silverware by Gorham, Etruscan style, 1913.
Consisting of:
6 dinner forks (7 in.)
7 teaspoons (5 5/8 in.)
8 pie forks (6 1/4 in.)
12 round soup spoons...
Category
1910s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Bauhaus Style Art Deco Vintage White Metal Napkin Holder, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Vienna, AT
Bauhaus Style Art Deco vintage napkin holder from white lacquered metal Germany, circa 1920 .
The napkin holder shows signs of age and use like ...
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique 1912 English Sterling Silver Menu Holders
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive set of four antique George V English sterling silver and wood menu holders in the form of a single barrelled cannon - boxed; an addition to our dining silverware collection.
These fine George V sterling silver menu holders...
Category
1910s English Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s Sterling Silver Pint Mug
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver pint mug, part of our wine and drink related silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver pint mug has a bell shaped form onto a circular spreading foot.
The lower portion of the mug is embellished with impressive applied alternating strap work designs, each ornamented with bud designs on a matte background.
The body of this large silver mug is further encircled with an embossed girdle in addition to an applied moulded border to the upper rim.
This mug is fitted with an opposing scroll handle with a leaf decorated thumb piece and a scrolling lower terminal.
This antique mug...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Cream and Sugar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are delighted to offer this sterling silver cream and sugar bowl set by Redlich & Co, NY. A classic design that works in any decor; just a ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1925 Britannia Standard Silver Trencher Salts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of antique George V English Britannia standard silver trencher salts; an addition to our cruets and condiments collection.
These fine antiq...
Category
1920s English Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Sterling Baby Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are proud to offer this sterling silver baby fork and spoon set made by Towle Silversmiths. A very sleek modernist curved shape, the look was very ahead of its time. It's the perf...
Category
1910s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Lighthouse Style Sugar Caster
By E & N Speak
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver lighthouse style caster, part of our silverware collection.
This magnificent and large antique George V English sterling silver sugar caster has a cylindrical form onto a domed spreading circular foot.
The body of this impressive antique silver sugar caster...
Category
1920s British Georgian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1911 Art & Crafts Style Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive, unusual and collectable antique George V English sterling silver caddy spoon in the Arts & Crafts style; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This fine and unusual antique George V sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain circular rounded bowl.
The surface of the bowl of this antique caddy spoon...
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Plate Vienna circa 1920s Marked by Argentor
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco plate Vienna circa 1920s marked by Argentor
Polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Novelty Menu Holders Modelled as Card Suits
Located in London, London
Made in London between 1909 and 1914 by C. E. Nixon, this novel George V, antique, sterling silver set of four menu holders feature each of the four different card suits. Each one me...
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Five Early Bing and Grondahl Coffee Cups with Saucers, circa 1920
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five early Bing and Grondahl coffee cups with saucers. Hand painted flower decoration and overglaze, circa 1920.
The cup measures: 7.5 x 7 cm.
The saucer measures: 13.3 cm.
Stampe...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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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