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Vicente Wolf Wallis Flatware Set, Modern Stainless Steel, Korea
Vicente Wolf Wallis Flatware Set, Modern Stainless Steel, Korea

Vicente Wolf Wallis Flatware Set, Modern Stainless Steel, Korea

By Vicente Wolf

Located in New York, NY

From renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf, the Wallis flatware set combines high quality, modern simplicity and timeless elegance into a unique set of flatware. Made by Sasaki Kor...

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Early 2000s Korean Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Exceptional Limoges porcelain fish service, circa 1895, 15 pieces
Exceptional Limoges porcelain fish service, circa 1895, 15 pieces

Exceptional Limoges porcelain fish service, circa 1895, 15 pieces

By Limoges

Located in Paris, FR

Limoges porcelain fish service with a scalloped border evoking a shell, framing hand-painted aquatic decoration. The whole is enhanced with rich gilding and raised gold forming a del...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8 plus 3 Serving Pieces. Elegant 1960's Design named after one of his daughters! Elongated Beautiful Design, will make the worst meal t...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Art Deco Small Silver Plated Metal Figural Cat Knife Rests - Set of 5
Vintage Art Deco Small Silver Plated Metal Figural Cat Knife Rests - Set of 5

Vintage Art Deco Small Silver Plated Metal Figural Cat Knife Rests - Set of 5

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Art Deco Small Silver Plated Metal Figural Cat Knife Rests - Set of 5. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.25" H x 3" W x 0.5" D.

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Art Nouveau-era decanter with bronze decorations
Italian Art Nouveau-era decanter with bronze decorations

Italian Art Nouveau-era decanter with bronze decorations

Located in Milano, IT

Art Nouveau Crystal Decanter with Figurative Bronze Decoration, 20th Century An elegant 20th-century Art Nouveau crystal decanter, adorned with finely crafted bronze decorations fea...

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1920s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Modernist "Odin" Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 72 Pieces
Modernist "Odin" Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 72 Pieces

Modernist "Odin" Flatware by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, 72 Pieces

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large set of "Odin" pattern stainless steel flatware, designed by Jens Quistgaard in Denmark and produced in Germany for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a complete six-piece set for 12 p...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 4 Pink Wicker Ceramic Dinner Plates Made in Italy
Set of 4 Pink Wicker Ceramic Dinner Plates Made in Italy

Set of 4 Pink Wicker Ceramic Dinner Plates Made in Italy

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Enhance your table setting with the charming Handpainted Ceramic Wicker Plates, skillfully crafted and beautifully painted by artisans in Italy. Featuring an intricate wicker-inspire...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner

Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rose point by Wallace sterling silver dinner size flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner size knives, 9 5/8" 8 dinner size forks, 7 1/2" 8 salad forks, 6 3/8" 8 teaspoons, 6" 8 cream soup spoons, 5 7/8" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary. Excellent condition, not monogrammed. This set will be professionally polished to pristine condition and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Intricate piercings and brilliant craftsmanship define this Rose Point sterling silver flatware...

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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pineapple Beaded Placemat Set of 4

Pineapple Beaded Placemat Set of 4

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

A special set of hand beaxded pineapple placemats to make your table funky and unique.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Beads

Buccellati Grande Imperiale Dinner Set for 12 with 89 Pieces
Buccellati Grande Imperiale Dinner Set for 12 with 89 Pieces

Buccellati Grande Imperiale Dinner Set for 12 with 89 Pieces

By Buccellati, Ilario Pradella 1

Located in New York, NY

Grande Imperiale sterling silver dinner set. This set comprises 89 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 12 dinner forks (8 5/8), 12 salad forks (7), and 12 fish forks (6 7/8); Spo...

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873
Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873

Victorian sterling silver dessert service for 18 people made in 1873

By Henry Harrison

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Henry Harrison, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dessert Set, comprises 18 place settings, all with engine turned decoration and b...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Acqua Silver Chopsticks
Set of 2 Acqua Silver Chopsticks

Set of 2 Acqua Silver Chopsticks

By Zanetto

Located in Milan, IT

Experience the refined artistry of dining with the Set of 2 Acqua Silver Chopsticks. Meticulously crafted by expert artisans, this exquisite set pays homage to the elegance of antiqu...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Carrs of Sheffield Sterling Silver 12-Place Canteen (124 Pieces)
Carrs of Sheffield Sterling Silver 12-Place Canteen (124 Pieces)

Carrs of Sheffield Sterling Silver 12-Place Canteen (124 Pieces)

By Carrs of Sheffield 1

Located in London, GB

Carrs of Sheffield Sterling Silver 12-Place Canteen (124 Pieces) English, late 20th century Height: 16cm, width 49cm, depth 32.5cm This comprehensive canteen of sterling silver cutl...

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Late 20th Century British Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

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

Thread Edge by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 191 Pieces
Thread Edge by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 191 Pieces

Thread Edge by James Robinson Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service 191 Pieces

By James Robinson 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

James Robinson For 70 years, James Robinson has been selling exquisite handmade sterling silver flatware in Sheffield, England. Today, the silver is still made in the traditional wa...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Qing Dynasty, Chinese Antique Porcelain / Rice Bowl with Lid, 19th Century
Qing Dynasty, Chinese Antique Porcelain / Rice Bowl with Lid, 19th Century

Qing Dynasty, Chinese Antique Porcelain / Rice Bowl with Lid, 19th Century

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A bowl from the Qing dynasty of China (around the 19th century). It is a simple red and green painting. I feel very kind and cute. Also, when you remove the lid, you can see the g...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

“Focus de Luxe” Flatware Set by Folke Arström for Gense, Sweden, 1950s
“Focus de Luxe” Flatware Set by Folke Arström for Gense, Sweden, 1950s

“Focus de Luxe” Flatware Set by Folke Arström for Gense, Sweden, 1950s

By Gense, Folke Arstrom

Located in Knivsta, SE

“Focus de Luxe” Flatware Set by Folke Arström for Gense, Sweden, 1950s A rare and iconic 63-piece “Focus de Luxe” flatware set, designed in 1956 by celebrated Swedish designer Folk...

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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Zaha Hadid Design Duo Salt & Pepper Grinder
Zaha Hadid Design Duo Salt & Pepper Grinder

Zaha Hadid Design Duo Salt & Pepper Grinder

Located in Jackson, NJ

By Zaha Hadid Design Duo Salt and Pepper Grinder - creates a playful, sculptural addition to any dining setting. The set can be nested together, or each piece can stand-alone as a s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tableware

Materials

Plastic

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons

An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 18 persons, comprising approximately 256 pieces. Housed in its original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts, this remarkable ensemble retains the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s
Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s

Carl Auböck Neptune Fish Bottle Opener, Leather & Steel by Amboss Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Amboss Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful fish-shaped mid-century bottle opener, made of stainless steel, covered with dark-brown tan leather. Model #4687, designed in 1995 by Carl Auböck, Vienna. Executed by Amb...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fine vintage linen table cloth with embroidery and cut work
Fine vintage linen table cloth with embroidery and cut work

Fine vintage linen table cloth with embroidery and cut work

Located in Houston, TX

This fine linen cloth is beautifully embellished with exquisite Embroidery and fine cut work. The embellishments have A design with floral patterns. The edge is finely embroidered ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Tableware

Materials

Linen

Green Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy
Green Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy

Green Shade Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate - Set of 4 - Made in Italy

By Les Ottomans

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Discover the artistry of Italian craftsmanship with our Hand-Painted Ceramic Plates, featuring a magnificent shaded effect. Available in a range of elegant colors—green, pink, blue, ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community
Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community

Onedia Mid-Century South Seas Silverplate Flatware Set for Community

By Community

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A 58 piece set of silverplated sculptural south seas pattern styled flatware with 8 serving pieces, with five pieces for each place setting salad, dinner fork, tea, soup spoon and knife. There are eight severing pieces butter, cake knife, slotted, large severing and condiment spoon...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces
Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces

Richard Ginori Brown & Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces

By Richard Ginori

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Richard Ginori Brown and Gold Trimmed Dinnerware Service Of 93 Pieces. Richard Ginori Dining & Coffee Porcelain Set "Contessa" Pattern, Italy. Richard Ginori porcelain dinnerware ser...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold

Bamboo by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 74 pcs Dinner
Bamboo by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 74 pcs Dinner

Bamboo by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 74 pcs Dinner

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Introduced in 1961, Bamboo was designed by Tiffany's then-Design Director, Van Day Truex. In 1965, Bamboo won the International Design Award for silver. Its simplicity and character ...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gaetano Pesce Try-Tray Round Medium Dark Ruby Acid Green

Gaetano Pesce Try-Tray Round Medium Dark Ruby Acid Green

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Try tray round - dark ruby, matt acid green Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Colours: Dark ruby, matt acid green Dimensions: Ø 31.5 c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Resin

Mid Century Dalia Spain "Picasso" Flatware Set, 82 Pieces
Mid Century Dalia Spain "Picasso" Flatware Set, 82 Pieces

Mid Century Dalia Spain "Picasso" Flatware Set, 82 Pieces

Located in Brooklyn, NY

82 piece set of mid-century flatware from the "Picasso" collection by Dalia Spain. Set includes: - 13 Dinner Forks - 11 Salad Forks - 12 Dinner Spoons - 25 Dessert Spoons - 11 Lunch...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

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...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Boxed Amboss Mid-Century 6 Knives And 6 Forks, Flatware Cutlery, Austria, 1950s
Boxed Amboss Mid-Century 6 Knives And 6 Forks, Flatware Cutlery, Austria, 1950s

Boxed Amboss Mid-Century 6 Knives And 6 Forks, Flatware Cutlery, Austria, 1950s

By Amboss Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of six small modernist forks and knives in their original boxes. Executed in the 1950s by Amboss Austria. Made of stainless steel with beautiful teak wooden handles. Originally produced as fruit knives and forks...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size

Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 88 pcs Dinner Size

By Gorham

Located in Big Bend, WI

Inspired by carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez, Mississippi, this pattern possesses unusual boldness and depth. Melrose has elegant curves and intricate detailing along the...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Zaha Hadid Design - Duo Salt and Pepper Grinder, Set of 2 - BLACK/GREY
Zaha Hadid Design - Duo Salt and Pepper Grinder, Set of 2 - BLACK/GREY

Zaha Hadid Design - Duo Salt and Pepper Grinder, Set of 2 - BLACK/GREY

By Zaha Hadid

Located in LONDON, GB

Duo salt and pepper grinder creates a playful, sculptural addition to any dining setting. The ceramic mechanism is enclosed within its tactile casing, combining style and functionali...

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2010s Chinese Tableware

Materials

Plastic

Set of 7 Tiffany & Co Windham Pattern Sterling Silver Teaspoons
Set of 7 Tiffany & Co Windham Pattern Sterling Silver Teaspoons

Set of 7 Tiffany & Co Windham Pattern Sterling Silver Teaspoons

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Set of 7 sterling silver teaspoons by Tiffany & Co in the Windham pattern. No monogram. Beautiful set of teaspoons in the Windham pattern which was in produced in 1923 and desi...

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1920s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs
French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs

French Renaissance by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Set 84 Pcs

By Reed & Barton

Located in Big Bend, WI

French Renaissance BY Reed & Barton sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 84 pieces. this set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4", 12 dinner size forks, 7 7/8", 12 salad for...

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1940s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

"Molto" Rectangular Bamboo Tray
"Molto" Rectangular Bamboo Tray

"Molto" Rectangular Bamboo Tray

Located in Roma, RM

“Molto Editions” rectangular bamboo tray. Italian artisanal production. Dimensions: 40 W x 4 H x 26 D cm Materials: bamboo. Other size available see our storefront or contact us for ...

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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Bamboo

Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Pink Swirl Resin by Paola Valle
Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Pink Swirl Resin by Paola Valle

Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Pink Swirl Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Our colourful, modern and playful resin napkin rings will be the perfect addition to your spring and summer tablescape. The set includes 4 napkin rings. Designed by Paola Valle ...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Tableware

Materials

Resin

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg
Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

Set of 12 Noritake Morimura Gilt Dinner or Service Plates, Ex-Seidenberg

By Noritake

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 12 Noritake porcelain dinner plates. With transfer painted polychrome flowers to the center & rim, green Rococo style decoration, and raised gold highlights. (Labeled to the reverse with an old Seidenberg sticker pricing the set at $2250.) Simply a wonderful set of dinner service plates! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There is some noticeable rubbing to the inner gold ring in the centers of most plates. There is some minor rubbing and losses to gilding high points in the raised gold decoration and one small noticeable (a little bit deeper) half-inch scratch to one plate. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Noritake Morimura Brothers...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 101 Pieces "Cellini"
Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 101 Pieces "Cellini"

Italian Solid Silver Cutlery Set 101 Pieces "Cellini"

By Ricci Argentieri

Located in VALENZA, IT

New complete cutlery set 101 pieces in solid silver "Seashell" CELLINI by Ricci Argenteria Alessandria - Italy. The service is composed as follows: N ° 36 Table...

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2010s Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Silver

8 Tiffany Audubon Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks
8 Tiffany Audubon Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks

8 Tiffany Audubon Sterling Silver Luncheon Forks

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Eight Audubon sterling silver luncheon forks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Perfect for completing a set in the revived pattern Japanese that was designed by Edward C. Moore and...

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Mid-20th Century American Japonisme Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XV by Birks Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pcs
Louis XV by Birks Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pcs

Louis XV by Birks Canada Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pcs

By Henry Birks & Son

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce Louis XV by Birks (Canada) sterling silver Flatware set, 60 pieces. This set includes: 8 Knives, 8 5/8" 8 Forks, 7" 8 Pastry Forks w/bar, 6" 8 Small Teaspoons, 5 1/2" 8 Hollo...

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20th Century Canadian 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.