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Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pc Dn
Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pc Dn

Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pc Dn

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Gorgeous Old Francis I by Reed & Barton Dinner Size sterling silver flatware set - 67 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" , 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8", 12 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Coffee Service with Bakelite Handles by Chase
Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Coffee Service with Bakelite Handles by Chase

Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Coffee Service with Bakelite Handles by Chase

By Chase and Co.

Located in New York, NY

Excellent example of Streamline Art Deco design, this coffee service was manufactured by Chase in the United States circa 1930. Composed of four pieces - a coffee maker with percolat...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Chrome

English Provincial Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces
English Provincial Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces

English Provincial Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 32 Pieces

Located in Big Bend, WI

English Provincial by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 32 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/8". Eight forks, 7 1/2". Eight salad forks, 6 3/4". Eight teaspoon...

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1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alchimie Contemporary Linen Tablecloth with 6 Napkins by Vito Nesta
Alchimie Contemporary Linen Tablecloth with 6 Napkins by Vito Nesta

Alchimie Contemporary Linen Tablecloth with 6 Napkins by Vito Nesta

By Vito Nesta

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Le tovaglie in lino proposte da Vito Nesta per il brand Grand Tour sono un complemento d'arredo ecelttico e ricercato per ogni abitazione. Un pregiato filato di lino viene impreziosi...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Linen

Ars Ceramic Cake Stand - Watermelon
Ars Ceramic Cake Stand - Watermelon

Ars Ceramic Cake Stand - Watermelon

By Italica Ars

Located in Lugo, IT

Ceramic Ars cake stand, One defect Good condition. Thank you

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics Coffee Set with Mug and Two Plates
Arzberg, Germany, Chromatics Coffee Set with Mug and Two Plates

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...

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Late 20th Century German Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 99 Pieces
Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 99 Pieces

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Extensive Dinnerware Service Of 99 Pieces

By Richard Ginori

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Richard Ginori extensive dinnerware service Contessa brown / gilt pattern dinnerware service . Pattern having a brown and double gilt gold trim decorated design on white porcelain. Service comprising twelve dinner plates, diameter 10 1/4 inches. twelve soup / pasta plates , twelve salad plate, thirty one small plates; fifteen coffee / tea cups, twelve small plates , two large oval serving chargers , two Round Covered tureen with two handled All in great condition, with only the faintest service wear, showing some negligible oxidation to the gold trim. comprising in the service: 12 dinner plates 12 salad plates 31 small ice cream plates...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold

Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, Mexican Modernism
Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, Mexican Modernism

Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Salt & Pepper Shakers, Mexican Modernism

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This sculptural set of salt and pepper shakers was designed and manufactured in Taxco, Mexico by Emilia Castillo, a leading figure in contemporary Mexican design and one of the most ...

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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1943 René Lalique - Plate Dish Cote d'Or Glass With Sepia Patina
1943 René Lalique - Plate Dish Cote d'Or Glass With Sepia Patina

1943 René Lalique - Plate Dish Cote d'Or Glass With Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Plate Dish "Cote d'Or" made in glass with sepia patina created by René Lalique in 1943. "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" stamped signature. Perfect condition. Superb patina. Original model...

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1940s European Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set
Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set

Antique WMF Silver-Plated Art Nouveau Salt Cellar Spice and Mustard Menagere Set

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exquisite antique salt and spice cellar with centered mustard pot menagere is a stunning example of Art Nouveau design by the renowned German manufacturer WMF (Württembergische ...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Pewter

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box
Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare French Art Deco knife rest or chopstick rest ensemble is still in its original box. The geometric shape features a chromed metal square stick shape with individual salt and...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern
Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern

Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern

By International Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Mid-Century Modern Crystal by International sterling silver flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 7". 12 teaspoons, 6 1/...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France
Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France

Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France

By Longchamps

Located in Soquel, CA

Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France This beautifully hand-painted dish set is in good condition. The floral pattern features brightly colore...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 925s Small Oval Candy Bowl Made After 1945
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 925s Small Oval Candy Bowl Made After 1945

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver 925s Small Oval Candy Bowl Made After 1945

By Georg Jensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Candy bowl/centerpiece from Georg Jensen Silver Copenhagen. Small oval bowl made of sterling silver 925s with stamp from the period after 1945 Very nice vintage condition. ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rosenthal "Polygon Corfu" China Set Mid Century Danish Modern 38 Pieces
Rosenthal "Polygon Corfu" China Set Mid Century Danish Modern 38 Pieces

Rosenthal "Polygon Corfu" China Set Mid Century Danish Modern 38 Pieces

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rosenthal "Polygon Corfu" China Set, Germany, circa 1970s. The 36 piece set is comprised of 1 coffee pot, 1 teapot, 9 dinner plates, 11 tea cups, 11 saucers, and 5 bread plates.

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Tiger Beaded Placemat Set of 4

Tiger Beaded Placemat Set of 4

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

A special set of hand beaded tiger placemats to make your table funky and unique.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Beads

France Set 6 Clear Crystal Glasses
France Set 6 Clear Crystal Glasses

France Set 6 Clear Crystal Glasses

$448Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Dinner Plate
Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Dinner Plate

Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Dinner Plate

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Italian craftsmanship meets Les-Ottomans in this beautifiul mushroom collection of handpainted plates The charme of the woods on your table in a un...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service

By Grish Chunder Dutt

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Indian silver tea set/set consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Each piece of this service has a circular rounded form onto a circular foot. The surface of each piece is embellished with impressive chased bamboo stalk ornamentation, on a matte background. The teapot is fitted with a domed hinged cover ornamented with further bamboo stalk decoration and surmounted with the original, fine and impressive finial. The teapot and cream jug are fitted with silver handles realistically modelled in the form of bamboo stalks. The teapot has an exceptional spout ornamented with a continuation of foliate ornamentation. The antique sugar bowl and cream jug retain the original gilded interior. Condition This antique tea service...

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1890s Indian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Louis XV Reed & Barton Silver Flatware Set
Louis XV Reed & Barton Silver Flatware Set

Louis XV Reed & Barton Silver Flatware Set

By Reed & Barton

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

Old Mirror by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 86 Pieces
Old Mirror by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 86 Pieces

Old Mirror by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 86 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful old mirror by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 86 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8". 12 forks, 7 1/8". 12 salad forks, 6 3/8". 12 teaspoons, 6". 12 cream s...

Category

1940s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Older by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 87-Pcs
Francis I Older by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 87-Pcs

Francis I Older by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 87-Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful Old mark FRANCIS I BY REED & BARTON Sterling Silver flatware set - 87 pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, FRENCH BLADES, 9 1/4" 8 FORKS (HEAVY), 7 1/4" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grand Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware by Wallace - 32 Pieces
Grand Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware by Wallace - 32 Pieces

Grand Baroque Sterling Silver Flatware by Wallace - 32 Pieces

By Wallace Silversmiths

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

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 61 Pcs Dinner
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 61 Pcs Dinner

Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 61 Pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Red Goatskin Parchment Pepper Mill by Aldo Tura
Italian Red Goatskin Parchment Pepper Mill by Aldo Tura

Italian Red Goatskin Parchment Pepper Mill by Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Fabulous 1970’s large red goatskin parchment pepper mill by Italian designer Aldo Tura. Constructed of wood covered with red dye goatskin and clear lacquer to protect it. In beaut...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring
English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

English Victorian Silver Plate Napkin Ring

Located in Queens, NY

English (Australian) Victorian silver plate napkin ring with emu bird figure

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 50 Pcs Modern
Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 50 Pcs Modern

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 50 Pcs Modern

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

Da Vinci by Reed & Barton, circa 1967, sterling silver flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 6 1/8" 1 Se...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s
Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s

Cutlery Set by Helmut Alder for Amboss Model 2070, 32 Pieces, 1960s

By Helmut Alder, Amboss Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

This cutlery (model 2070) consist of 32 pieces. Designed by Helmut Alder, produced by "Amboss Neuzeughammer Steyr" Austria in the 1960s. High quality stainless steel cutlery. He...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Frog Salt & Pepper Shakers, Taxco 1998
Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Frog Salt & Pepper Shakers, Taxco 1998

Emilia Castillo Pure Silver & Porcelain Frog Salt & Pepper Shakers, Taxco 1998

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A whimsical and collectible salt and pepper shaker set designed and handcrafted by Emilia Castillo in Taxco, Mexico. This charming duo depicts a mother frog and baby frog, each sculp...

Category

1990s Mexican Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s
Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s

Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Rare Bread Box with cut glass Vienna Around, 1920s Brass polished Original cut glass

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Silver 800 by Fimara 87-pieces cutlery set
Silver 800 by Fimara 87-pieces cutlery set

Silver 800 by Fimara 87-pieces cutlery set

Located in Delft, NL

Silver 800 by Fimara 87-pieces cutlery set Large cutlery set of 87 pieces by Fimara made of silver with 800/000 purity of silver and is marked "Fimara" and 800. The blades of the kn...

Category

20th Century European Tableware

Materials

Silver

Royal Worcester ‘Charlotte’ 70-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service, England, Dated 19
Royal Worcester ‘Charlotte’ 70-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service, England, Dated 19

Royal Worcester ‘Charlotte’ 70-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service, England, Dated 19

Located in Worcester, GB

Royal Worcester ‘Charlotte’ 70-Piece Porcelain Dinner Service, England, Dated 1981 A fine and extensive 70-piece porcelain dinner service by Royal Worcester, England, in the elegant ...

Category

Late 20th Century British Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s
Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

Set for 8 EKCO Eterna "Canoe Muffin" Mid-Century Danish Modern Flatware - 1960s

By EKCO

Located in St. Louis, MO

Classic Danish influenced Mid-Century sleek modernist designed stainless flatware / silverware set & serving pieces designed and sold by EKCO Products International and produced in Japan, circa 1960s. This set is from the EKCO Eterna...

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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Martinique by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pieces
Martinique by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pieces

Martinique by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 51 Pieces

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Beautiful Martinique by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 51 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7 1/4". 12 salad forks, 6 1/2". 12 teaspoons, 6". One serving spo...

Category

1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Solingen 69 Piece Gold Plated Canteen Cutlery Fitted Case 20th Century
Vintage Solingen 69 Piece Gold Plated Canteen Cutlery Fitted Case 20th Century

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

Theodore Starr Sterling Silver Tea Tray 145.75 Ozt. Heavy
Theodore Starr Sterling Silver Tea Tray 145.75 Ozt. Heavy

Theodore Starr Sterling Silver Tea Tray 145.75 Ozt. Heavy

Located in Big Bend, WI

Stunning sterling silver Theodore Starr tea tray. This tray weighs 145.75 ozt., and measures 30 x 19 1/2 x 2 . It features a beautiful scrolling border with an elegant monogram in th...

Category

20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian composite sterling silver canteen service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Fiddle pattern. The surface of each handle is plain and unembellished. The posterior surface of each silver spoon has a rounded heel to the bowl. This Victorian sterling silver flatware set consists of eighty-nine pieces: Basic Service: 12 Table knives 12 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert knives 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 12 Teaspoons Additional Service: Soup ladle Pair of sauce ladles Pair of gravy spoons This exceptional and composite Fiddle pattern silver...

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

89 Pc Vintage French Limoges T&V Tressemaines Vogt Pink Rose Dinnerware Set
89 Pc Vintage French Limoges T&V Tressemaines Vogt Pink Rose Dinnerware Set

89 Pc Vintage French Limoges T&V Tressemaines Vogt Pink Rose Dinnerware Set

By T&V Limoges

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 20th century 89 piece set of porcelain dinnerware by T&V aka Tressemaines & Vogt. White porcelain with scalloped edges and a printed pattern of golden foliate swags and garla...

Category

20th Century Victorian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 101 pcs
Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 101 pcs

Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 18 Service 101 pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

The Diamond pattern was designed by internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. It has a wonderful Mid-Century Modern Design. This is our best selling Mid Century Modern flatware...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gorham Plain Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 155 pieces Fitted Box Dinner
Gorham Plain Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 155 pieces Fitted Box Dinner

Gorham Plain Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 155 pieces Fitted Box Dinner

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Monumental rare Gorham-Plain by Gorham sterling silver dinner and luncheon size flatware set - 155 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives w/stainless Old French blades, 9 ...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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.