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Tableware For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Regency
Very Rare Lisa Larson "Elephant teapot" from Her Own Workshop
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very rare Lisa Larson "Elephant teapot" from her own workshop.
Hand-painted elephant with a seated mahout on the lid.
Lisa Larson is best known for...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Lotus by Sorensen Danish Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 70 pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lotus by W&S Sorensen Danish silver Scandinavian Modern flatware set, 70 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner knives, 8 3/4"
8 dinner forks, 7 1/2"
8 regular/dessert forks, 6 5/8"
8 ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cobra Lunch Plate Set, 4 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
The fluidity of the organic, uneven shape of this plate contrasts beautifully with the clean crisp porcelain, glazed in pure white. Medium in size, the plate is perfect for lunches o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sky Tall Tumbler, 6 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
The ergonomic and sculptural shape of these lead-free crystal tall tumblers not only make them a beautiful contemporary addition to the dining table or home bar, they also make the glasses comfortable and easy to hold. Use for long drinks or water and combine with the Sky carafes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Royal Copenhagen, Salto Service, White, Salt and Pepper Shaker, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Salto service, White. Salt and pepper shaker. 1960s.
Largest measures: 7 x 5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Sorbet Spoon, 25 Pieces in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata sorbet spoon in stainless steel and black plastic. 1960s-1970s. 25 pieces in stock.
Measures: Length 16.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sky Shotglass, 2 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Offering a totally contemporary and very stylish take on the Scandinavian ritual of drinking shots to toast a celebration or to accompany delicious food, this pair of stainless steel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Glass Artist, 12 Rare Plates in Purple Art Glass, 1960s-70s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian glass artist. 12 rare plates in purple art glass. 1960s / 70s.
Measures: 15.5 x 12 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Coq Tea Service for Six People, 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Coq tea service for six people. Rustic design, 1960s.
Consisting of six teacups with saucers and a teapot.
The cup measures: 9 x 7 cm.
Saucer diamet...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Funkis iii by Sorensen Danish Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 67 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Funkis III by W&S Sorensen Danish sterling silver Scandinavian Modern Flatware set, 67 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Knives, 10"
8 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Copenhagen, Salto Service, White, Twelve Lunch Plates, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Salto Service, White. Twelve lunch plates. 1960s.
Measure: Diameter: 21.2 cm.
In excellent condition.
1st factory quality.
Designed by Axel Salto in 1956.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
12 Colorful Modernist Knife Holders in Glass by Pukeberg Sweden
By Eva Englund
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nice set of two original mid century sets of glass knife rests or card holders by Pukeberg Sweden. Great radiant colors and natural shell like shape. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Cobra Dinner Plate Set, 4 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
The crisp lines of pure white porcelain are artfully contrasted with the fluidity of its organic shape in this beautiful dinner plate. The subtlety of its design makes for a stylish ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Slovak Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Two Bing & Grøndahl Corinth Coffee Cups with Saucers, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Bing & Grøndahl Corinth coffee cups with saucers. Model number 305.
1970s.
The cup measures: 8 x 6.8 cm.
Saucer diameter: 14 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
2nd facto...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Solid Teak Danish Modern Italian Tray Trivet Designed by Anri Form
By Anri Form
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful design on this large solid teak, tray/trivet, circa 1950s, great condition with raised edges, incredible craftsmanship. Made in Italy by Anri Form.
Category
20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Bing & Grøndahl Corinth Bowl and Dish, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl Corinth bowl and dish. 1970s.
The dish measures: 24 x 2.5 cm.
The bowl measures: 14.5 x 5.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
2nd factory quality.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Cobra Bowl Set, 4 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully contrasting the clean lines of pure white porcelain with a fluid and organic shape, this eye-catching bowl is a stylish way to serve snacks, nuts or candies. It brings a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Swedish Pukeberg Clear Glass Place Knife Holders, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern art glass place knife rests / card holders manufactured by Pukeberg Sweden in the 1960s. Likely designed by Eva Englund. Smooth shell shap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Royal Copenhagen, Salto Service, White, Six Bouillon Cups with Saucers, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Salto service, white. Six bouillon cups with saucers. 1960s.
The cup measures: 10.5 x 8 cm (with lid).
Saucer diameter: 15.7 cm.
In excellent condition.
1st fac...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Scandinavian Designer, Salt and Pepper Shaker in Glazed Faience, 1970s / 80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Scandinavian designer. Salt and pepper shaker in glazed faience, 1970s / 80s.
Measures: 10 x 7.2 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1970s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Faience
Sky Bowl Set, 2 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
With a shape that reflects the organic and asymmetric form running through much of the Sky collection, this striking porcelain bowl is a stylish and contemporary way of serving pasta, soup or salad. Mixed with other Sky pieces, the bowl adds a touch of Scandinavian flair to everything from casual meals with the family to an elegant dinner party with friends.
French-born Aurelian Barbry’s central design philosophy reflects his desire to re-examine everyday objects and bring an extra element of beauty to them without losing sight of functionality. His Sky collection for Georg Jensen, inspired by the shape of clouds, is a superb example of his talent and style.
The bowl set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Bouillon Spoon, 8 Pieces in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata bouillon spoon in stainless steel and black plastic, 1960s-1970s. 8-pieces in stock.
Measures: Length 15.7 cm.
In very good condition.
Stam...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sky Bowl Set, 4 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Eye-catching and contemporary, this small white porcelain bowl is the perfect size for all-purpose use - from breakfast cereal or side salad to serving candies or nuts. Echoing the asymmetric form seen in many of the pieces in the Sky collection, the dish works well as a single conversation piece at a party or as part of a full service for a stylish dinner or casual family meal.
Aurelian Barbry has a strong belief that his products should be beautiful but stay true to their purpose. His Sky collection of bar and tableware for Georg Jensen is a striking example of this philosophy, with sculptural shapes working both aesthetically and practically.
The bowl set...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sky Dinnerware Set, 3 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist, stylish and very Scandinavian, this white porcelain dinnerware set, comprising of a dinner and lunch plate and a bowl, is th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sky Lunch Plate Set, 4 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
What appears at first to be a simple white porcelain plate in fact reveals an unexpected detail on closer inspection: its base is in the form of an asymmetric shape that echoes other...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sky Dinner Plate Set, 4 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
At first glance deceptively simple, this white porcelain dinner plate - on closer inspection - reveals itself to have the distinctive organic shape from the Sky collection as its base. This minimalist detail adds an unusual and stylish frame to the food and creates a stylish talking point at the dinner table.
Designer Aurélien Barbry loves to create practical designs that celebrate the functionality of the objects but not at the expense of beauty. His organic forms make his work a natural match for Georg Jensen’s long-standing use of sculptural shapes.
This set of four dinner plates...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Bernadotte Lunch Plate Set, 4 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist yet still with subtle detailing, this small porcelain plate is perfect for lunch and salads. The small ridges add a tactile element that references Bernadotte’s functional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand, 14 Birgitta Deep Plates in Hand Painted Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand. 14 Birgitta deep plates in hand painted glazed stoneware, 1970s.
Measures: 19.5 x 4.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Sky Serving Platter
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
The asymmetric and organic shape of this porcelain serving platter makes it a striking way to present anything from hors d’oeuvres to salad at the dining table. Minimalist and stylis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sky Mug Set, 2 Pcs
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
In true Scandinavian style, this set of two mugs combines both striking good looks and absolute functionality. The soft curves of the mug make an aesthetically pleasing form and with its unusual shaped handle makes it an attractive addition to the breakfast or lunch table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sky Serving Bowl
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Making an eye-catching centrepiece to the dining table, this asymmetric and sculptural porcelain bowl is perfect for serving vegetables, rice or salad. Combine with other contemporar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Cobra Oval Deep Dish
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Like the surface of water or perhaps fabric caught in the wind, the Cobra oval dish seems to float above the table surface. The undulating shape is typical of the Scandinavian approa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Sterling Silver Samovar by Paul Storr in the Regency Style
By Paul Storr
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, antique George III English sterling silver samovar made by Paul Storr in the Regency style; an addi...
Category
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia Confetti Dish and Two Plates, Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia Confetti dish and two plates in black and blue glazed faience. Mid-20th century.
The dish measures: 23 x 14.5 cm.
Plate diameter: 17.5 cm.
In excellent...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia Confetti Plate and Three Large Dishes, Mid-20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia Confetti plate and three large dishes in burgundy red glazed faience.
Mid-20th century.
Round dish diameter: 27 cm.
Oval dish measures: 38.5 x 25.5 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
Royal Copenhagen/Aluminia Confetti, Three Salt/Pepper Shakers and Butter Boards
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen / aluminia confetti. Three salt/pepper shakers and three butter boards in glazed faience. Mid-20th century.
Butter board diameter: 15 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre, Twelve Liqueur Glasses in Red Mouth Blown Art Glass
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Monica Bratt for Reijmyre. Twelve liqueur glasses in red mouth-blown art glass, 1950s.
Measures: 12.5 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Royal Copenhagen, Salto Service, White, Six Bouillon Cups with Saucers, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Salto service, white. Six bouillon cups with saucers. 1960s/70s.
The cup measures: 10.5 x 8 cm (with lid).
Saucer diameter: 15.7 cm.
In excellent condition.
1st...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, 10 Parts Rune Coffee Service
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl.
10 parts Rune coffee service in glazed stoneware,
1960s-1970s.
Consisting of three plates, three small cups, two sugar bowls,...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
1960s Lundtofte, Denmark and Dana Stainless DFA Service Set
Located in Paris, FR
Stainless steel table service set from the 1960's. It is composed of: 3 deep platters, 3 smaller, shallow platters, 4 candlesticks, 3 pots (2 sauce, 1 milk), Salt and pepper shakers. The platters (two of which have covers) have wood handles. Three of the platters are set on a woven bamboo structure. Some of the pieces are marked: Denmark Lundtofte Stainless Steel and DKF (Dansk KnivFabrik). Others are marked: Dana Stainless...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Sorbet Spoon, 24 Pieces in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata sorbet spoon in stainless steel and cream-colored plastic. 1960s-1970s. 24 pieces in stock.
Measure: Length 16.5 cm.
In very good condition....
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Dessert Spoon, 24 Pieces in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata dessert spoon in stainless steel and cream-colored plastic, 1960s-1970s. 24 pcs in stock.
Measures: Length 17.2 cm.
In very good condition.
...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Dessert Spoon, 25 Pcs in Stock
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata dessert spoon in stainless steel and black plastic, 1960s-1970s.
25 pcs in stock.
Measure: Length: 17.2 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand, Birgitta Teapot and Milk Jug in Stoneware, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand. Birgitta teapot and milk jug in hand painted glazed stoneware, 1970s.
The teapot measures: 24.5 x 15 cm.
In excellent conditio...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Karina by W & S Sorensen Sterling Silver Danish Flatware Set 12 Service 116 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian Modern KARINA BY W&S SORENSEN Danish sterling silver flatware set, 116 pieces. This set includes:
12 luncheon knives, 7 3/4"
12 luncheon forks, 6 7/8"
12 dessert forks,...
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Twelve Coq Plates, 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Twelve Coq plates. Beautiful glaze in brown shades, 1960s.
Measure: Diameter: 19.8 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Coq Coffee Service for Seven People, 1960's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Coq coffee service for seven people. Rustic design, 1960s.
Consisting of seven coffee cups with saucers and seven plates.
The cup measures: 9 x 7 cm....
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand, Three Birgitta Serving Dishes, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand. Three Birgitta serving dishes in hand painted glazed stoneware, 1970s.
Largest dish measures: 31.5 x 25.5 x 4.5 cm.
In excelle...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Modern Rare Pepper Grinder in Wenge Wood by Laurids Longborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful shape with metal movement solid Wenge wood rare pepper grinder, by Laurids Longborg, circa 1960s made in Denmark great condition the top pulls up to place the peppercorns.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wenge
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand, Five Parts Birgitta Tableware, Hand Painted Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jackie Lynd for Rörstrand. Five parts Birgitta tableware in hand painted glazed stoneware, 1970s.
Consisting of four bowls and a plate.
Largest bowl meas...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Karin Björquist, Gustavsberg, Nine Vardag Plates in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karin Björquist (1927-2018) for Gustavsberg. Nine Vardag plates in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in olive green tones,
Mid-20th century.
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard "Variation VI" Cutlery of Handmade Stainless Steel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard "Variation VI" cutlery of handmade stainless steel.
3 dinner forks (L. 20.5 cm), 3 dinner knives (L. 22 cm), 3 table spoons, 1 luncheons knife.
All parts stamped...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
11 Piece Deep Dinner Plates, Model Number 11/950, Aluminia, Tranquebar
Located in Copenhagen, DK
11 pcs. deep dinner plates, model number 11/950. Aluminia, Tranquebar. Light blue faience with dark blue tulip and braided rim by Christian Joachim.
Produced from 1914 to 1969, wher...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Jens H. Quistgaard, Denmark, 12 Star Teaspoons in Plated Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008), Denmark. 12 Star teaspoons in plated silver, 1960s-1970s.
Measures: 11.8 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Pattern Breakfast Spoon Service Mixed Set / 8
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled sterling silver breakfast service, consisting of a pastry server, two jam spoons and five mocha spoons - a set of eight in the Classic acorn pattern.
Measure: One pasty server 6.5 in. L x 1 3/8 W
Five mocha spoons 3.75 in. L x .75 in. H. Initialed with a B on the verso.
Two jam spoons 4 3/8 in. L x 1 in. H
Designed by Johan Rodhe for Jensen and introduced in 1915, the Acorn pattern is iconic of the European Arts & Crafts movement of the early 1900s.
The mocha and jam spoons are showing the Georg Jensen, Denmark mark used circa 1933-1944. The pastry server is marked, USA Royal Danish International Silver...
Category
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Eight English Pearlware Botanical Square Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Each with brown line-edged rim and decorated with botanical specimens including hibiscus, strawberry plant, and mallow; some with iron-red specimen script to underside.
Provenance...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Pearlware
Set of Six English Pearlware Shell Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Each with brown line-edged rim and hand painted with botanical specimens including woolley cineraria and clematis virginiana in pinks and purples; some with iron-red script with spec...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Pearlware
Vicke Lindstrand for Uppsala Ekeby, Sauce Boat on Saucer in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vicke Lindstrand for Uppsala Ekeby. Sauce boat on a saucer in glazed stoneware. Beautiful yellow glaze, 1950s.
Measures: 16.5 x 8.5 cm.
Stamped.
In excellent condition.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
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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