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Tableware For Sale
Chrysanthemum by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 300 Pieces Massive
Located in Big Bend, WI
One of Durgin's most popular and beautiful patterns is "Chrysanthemum". The design is of leaves and chrysanthemum buds and blooms on the front. The back displays two chrysanthemums in bloom among leaves and buds. The chrysanthemum flowers flow down beautifully onto the tines, bowls and serving areas of many of the pieces. Chrysanthemum by Durgin...
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1890s American Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spanish Hand Painted Polychromed Floral Tole Tray
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand-painted black metal decorative tole tray, 1930s Victorian style Tole tray with polychrome hand-painted floral and bird motif on a black lacquered background. Lovely to b...
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20th Century Spanish Victorian Tableware

Materials

Metal

Vintage Elkington & Co. Sterling Silver Teapot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver teapot made in the George I style; an addition to the silver teaware collection. This exceptional Elizabeth II English sterling silver teapot has a plain oval rounded form onto an oval domed spreading foot, in the Classic George I style. The surface of this vintage silver teapot...
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1960s English George I Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Knights Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Knights' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an Ottoman world made of exotic animals and characters such as dancers, soldiers and mu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Burgundy by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 129 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by the French Renaissance, the Burgundy sterling silver flatware pattern from Reed & Barton is decorated with motifs of scro...
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1940s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coaster or Christmas Tree Decoration White Marble Handmade Italy
Located in Ancona, Marche
This 'Winter wonderland Snowflake' coaster in White Marble, inspired by ice crystals, are the perfect tasteful gift for the winter and Christmas period. Coaster in polished absolute crystalline white marble from Italy. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as coasters, bottle coasters, paperweight or even Christmas tree decoration...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Carrara Marble

Valencia by International Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
Located in Big Bend, WI
Valencia by International sterling silver flatware set of 71 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7 1/2". 12 salad forks, 6 7/8". 12 teaspoons, 6 3/8". 12 place soup ...
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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grande Renaissance Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 83p Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scarce dinner size Grande Renaissance by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set - 83 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/...
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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Artichoke Set of Glazed Ceramic Tableware Pieces, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful artichoke and leaves 8 pieces crockery /tableware / serveware set. Spain, 1960s This serving set is made in dark green glazed ceramic and it is comprised by: 1 artichoke sugar bowl / sauce tureen with lid+ 1 small serving spoon+ 1 small plate 1 serving small bowl 2 leaf shaped small plates 1 artichoke salt shaker+ 1 artichoke pepper...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

A 130 Piece Set of Crown Staffordshire China "Birds of Paradise" Pattern 1950"s
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare collection of about 130 pieces of Staffordshire-England - Crown Fine Bone China - Birds of Paradise Pattern - #592627 - white and very light blue grey background with purple...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Puiforcat French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 125 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Art Deco Puiforcat 950 sterling silver flatware set, 125 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 10" (not puiforcat, ebony handle with silver caps with cornucopia d...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Shell, Coconut

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb monumental Baltimore Rose by Schofield sterling silver flatware set - 189 pieces. This repoussed pattern was designed by Frank Schofield and was introduced in the year 1905. Schofield's most famous and most desirable pattern was Baltimore Rose, which is repoussed in great detail. This set includes: 12 dinner size knives, 9 3/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7 5/8" 12 regular knives, 8 3/4" 12 regular forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 gumbo soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 1/2" 12 cocktail forks, 5 5/8" 12 ice cream forks, 5 1/4" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/8" 12 bouillon soup spoons, 5 1/4" 12 grapefruit spoons, 6" 12 demitasse spoons, 4 1/2" 1 salad serving set, 9" 1 pastry server w/stainless blade, 9" 1 sugar tongs, 4" 1 game carving set, 2-pc - 9 3/4" & 8 1/4" 1 roast carving set, 2-pc, 13 1/2" 1 tomato server, 7 1/2" 1 cake server w/stainlessblade, 10" 1 lemon fork, 4 5/8" 1 nut spoon, heart shape, 4" 1 bonbon spoon...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alt Kopenhagen by Robbe & Berking 800 Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 87 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Over half of the 200 largest yachts on the planet are fitted out with Robbe & Berking silver. The manufacturer's restaurant clients are distinguished by hundreds of Michelin stars. Thus, among connoisseurs across the world, the name Robbe & Berking stands as a quality seal for uncompromising and unrivaled quality combined with German workmanship. Beautiful Alt Kopenhagen...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffin Glass, Cut Crystal Sherry Glasses, Gold Rims, U.S.A., Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
Tiffin Glass - Finest quality set of five wheel cut crystal sherry or liqueur glasses - Art Nouveau style engraved florals to the 24K gold rims - gold d...
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Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware

Materials

Gold Leaf

Grande Baroque by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 48 Service 303 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Massive Grande baroque by Wallace sterling silver flatware set for 48 - 303 pieces. This set includes: 48 knives, 8 7/8", 48 forks, 7 1/2", 48 salad forks, 6 5/8", 48 teaspoons,...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baccarat - Set of Dom Perignon Crystal Champagne Water Wine Glasses - 40 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set of 40 glasses "Dom Perignon" made in crystal by Baccarat in 1960s Stamped signature under each glass. Set for 10 people including: - 10 champagne glasses - 23,5 cm high - 10 wat...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal

Wave Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 6 Service 30 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wav...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set Of 6 Lafarge & Bernadaud Limoges For Le Cirque Monkey Tea Cups And Saucers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six Limoges for Le Cirque assembled porcelain tea cups with orange band, green trim with imagery of monkeys picking fruit. The paired saucers with wide green band, fruit and o...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meriden Silver Plated Salt / Spice Cellar or Sugar Bowl with Glass Liner
By Meriden Silver Plate Co., Meriden Cut Glass Company
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique silver-plated salt cellar or sugar bowl was crafted by Meriden, a renowned American silver company. The elegant square-shaped design features a finely detailed...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass

Fiore Jug in Cream, Ceramics
Located in London, GB
A warm, charming tabletop collection featuring our blue flower, a motif typical of Southern Italian ceramics. Handmade by our talented artisans, stock your kitchen with the full coll...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 48 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was named after the art of repouss (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first c...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handmade Ceramic Matte Salad Plate in White, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handmade and hand painted ceramics from one of the mother countries, Portugal, these beautiful pieces for your table will add a modern touch and are perfect to mix and match. These m...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Four Old Ceramic Dutch Tiles, Windmill & Farmers, Hand Painted
Located in Andernach, DE
Four unusual and elegant Dutch Art Deco or slightly later ceramic tiles from the early 1920s to 1940s approx.. Genuine hand made and hand painted in a square shape, these tiles feature peasants and country scenes such as a fisherman, a farmer carrying a sack, likely to the windmill on the next tile, all related to the water. The colour scheme is a classic Dutch mix of subtle natural tones. Craquelures all over. Beautiful also the corner decor...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Try-Tray Small Square Tray in Clear Emerald, Fuchsia by Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Try tray square - Clear emerald, fuchsia Tray in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection. Additional info: Material: Ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware

Materials

Resin

Plate L'Escalier de Cristal, 19th "Grands Oiseaux"
Located in Paris, FR
Presenting the "Grands Oiseaux" plate, an exquisite piece from the renowned Escalier de Cristal, the definitive tableware store of the 19th century. This hand-painted plate delicate...
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Coffee Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six charming conical coffee cups and saucers from the „Daisy“-series, made of thin, fine china in six different lovely pastel colors, yellow, light blue, light green, bluegray, pink/rosé and lilac. Made in the 1950s by Lilien Porzellan...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

"The Broken Juice Glass" Set by Roy McMakin
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"The Broken Juice Glass" is a limited edition set of four different glasses conceived by Roy McMakin exclusively for Artware editions. For this edition, th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Tableware

Materials

Glass

Andante by Gorham Sterling Silver Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Andante by Gorham c1963 sterling silver Flatware set - 77 Pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Forks, 7 1/4" 12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, ...
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1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

WMF. A 12-person cutlery service in original stylized secessionist oak cabinet
Located in London, GB
WMF A rare cutlery service for 12 persons in original stylised secessionist oak cabinet with single drawer, lower shelf and stylised silver plated mounts and handles, the lower plaque with space for engraving has never been engraved and it has it's original keys. The interior lining has worn in places. Some blocks have come unstuck that hold some of the pieces in place. A nice little restoration project to bring back to its former glory and priced accordingly.
Height 58", Width 21 1/2", Depth 17 1/2".
The set consists of :-
11 large knives and 12 large forks.
11 smaller knives and 10 smaller forks.
12 large spoons and 12 smaller spoons.
12 Fish knives and 12 Fish forks.
10 teaspoons and 1 sugar sifting spoon.
12 knife rests.
2 salts with liner and 2 salt spoons.
1 carving knife and 1 carving fork.
1 large soup ladle and 1 gravy ladle.
1 large serving fish knife and 1 large serving fish fork.
1 large dessert serving spoon.
1 salad serving spoon with ebony spoon end
1 salad serving spoon with forked ebony spoon end.
See Grotkamp-Schepers, Barbara and Sanger, Reinhard W. 'Art Nouveau Knives, Forks and Spoons' Stuttgart 20001.p. 101, item 105 for this pattern.
See also Sotheby's 'Fine Decorative Arts from 1870', 5th October 2004, Lot 67, hammer price GBP 13,200 for a fitted canteen box...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Faneuil (c. 1910) Faneuil was named for Faneuil Hall in Boston, the magnificent Georgian home of the Massachusetts Bay Colony government. First made by Tiffany & Co. in 1910, it is a...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Napkin Rings in Pink Swirl Resin 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 ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Tableware

Materials

Resin

San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service 8 Set 52 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. SAN LORENZO (c. 1916) San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffa...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 80 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Slender and graceful, the smooth clean lines of this refined pattern are distinguished with deeply carved floral ornaments at the tip and neck. Raised borders along the fluted stem e...
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1930s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 71 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. Windham was first introduced by Tiffany in 1923. It was n...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ascot by Ricci 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pcs Dinner New Unused
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous unused Ascot by Ricci 800 silver flatware dinner set - 76 pieces. This pattern is Continental size and heavy. This set includes: 12 Dinner knives, pointed, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

19th Century Spice Jars Small Silver Box Count´s Crown, 1853, 13 Lot, Mm
Located in Epfach, DE
Small fine spice jar or jar with a count's crown and engraved letters under the count's crown Maker's mark GG, dated 1853, Pesth for Hungary The box stands on elegant feet and is d...
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1850s Hungarian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Space Age Drinking Set Orangeade by Jean Pierre Vitrac, 1970s, Set of 9
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Vintage 'Orangeade' 1970s drinking set designed by Jean Pierre Vitrac in a vibrant orange color. This beautiful set includes six plastic cups and a...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Tableware

Materials

Plastic

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 ...
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1910s British Neoclassical Vintage Tableware

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Lenox Olympia Platinum 12 Place Settings, Serving Pieces and Fostoria Goblets
Located in Littleton, CO
The essence of elegant simplicity, this is a truly beautiful set of Lenox Olympia X-303P Platinum Rim bone china. Single estate, 1962. Exquisite condition. Signed. 7 Fostoria platinum rim water goblets also included. Purchased in 1962 to accompany the china set. 12 Dinner Plates, 10.5" 12 Salad Plates, 7-7/8" 12 Coffee Cups, 4" D x 2" H 12 Coffee Saucers, 6" D 8 Bread Plates, 6-3.8" 4 Coupe Cereal Bowls, 5.75" D Gondola Bowl...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Platinum

Faneuil by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 44 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
FANEUIL (c. 1910) Faneuil was named for Faneuil Hall in Boston, the magnificent Georgian home of the Massachusetts Bay Colony government. First made by Tiffany & Co. in 1910, it is a...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English King by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 69 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for ...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

119-Piece Silver Plated Flatware for 12 Persons by SFAM Model Sans-Gêne Empire
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of silver plated tableware from the French brand SFAM (Société Française d'Alliage de Métaux). The cutlery is beautifully decorated in Empire style. SFAM ceased to exis...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

FUSO Hand Blown Short Glass by Ries
Located in Buenos Aires, CABA
Crystal, as glass, has a very interesting characteristic in which its composition and behavior can be catalogued as both solid and liquid. It is called "vitreous state". We often relate glass recipients to pure geometries, which fall in the category of what in math is called "solids of revolution". We believe this morphologies generally lack of self identity as they tend to make the contained liquid look very rigid. This collection of hand blown glassware...
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2010s South American Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of 4 Blue Wicker Ceramic Dessert Plates Made in Italy
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-inspired design, these ceramic plates effortlessly combine rustic elegance with refined craftsmanship, perfect for adding warmth and sophistication to any dining occasion. Ideal for both casual meals and special gatherings, these versatile plates bring a delightful artisanal touch to your tabletop, creating an inviting atmosphere. The durable ceramic construction ensures lasting quality, while the unique handpainted patterns provide each plate with its own distinctive character. Celebrate traditional Italian craftsmanship with these timeless ceramic wicker plates, a delightful addition to any home. Please note: Each plate is handcrafted and hand-painted; subtle variations and slight imperfections highlight their artisanal charm and uniqueness. Made in Italy Ø 21cm 100% Ceramic Set of 4 Blue Dessert Plates
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Windsor Rose by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful WINDSOR ROSE BY WATSON Sterling Silver Flatware set - 51 PIECES. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9" 8 FORKS, 7 1/4" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 5/8" 8 TEASPOONS, 6" 8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS,...
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1940s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Delta by Christofle France Stainless Steel Flatware Service Set 112 Pcs Acier
Located in Big Bend, WI
Delta by Christofle Acier France stainless steel flatware set with beautiful simple, modern design - 112 pieces. This set includes...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Flamestone Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish 'Flamestone' earthenware salt and pepper shakers by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk designs, circa 1958-1964. Features the Flamestone signature slate glaze with striated pattern ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain, Stoneware

Matched Set of 7 Midcentury Roger Capron Ceramic Coasters
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A matched set of earthenware drinks coasters by Roger Capron with incised and coloured decoration depicting trees and fishes. Stamped signatures to the reverse Vallauris, Fran...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Marlborough by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 47 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Marlborough by Reed & Barton dinner size sterling silver flatware set, 47 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8". Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4". Eight salad f...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hornsea Tapestry coffee set, Coffee pot, cups and saucers, 2 jugs, 15 pc, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Sarah Vardy (British) ‘Tapestry’ coffee set Designed 1973, produced by Hornsea, UK Set comprises coffee pot with lid, six cups and saucers, milk jug, cream jug Ceramic Overall, ver...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Hampton Court by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Hampton Court by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 5/8" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 p...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Decorative Plate, Chinese, Display Plate, Famille Jaune, Victorian, Qing
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative plate. A Chinese, ceramic display plate with Famille Jaune taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Stri...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 12 Porcelain Figural Dapper Gentleman Napkin Rings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Collection of adorable hand painted gentleman napkin rings that were made in Japan circa 1930. They are all hand painted so there are some imperfections.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Old Colonial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 64 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lavishly decorated, Old Colonial's graceful curves descend along a beaded handle and meet a fluted bowl. Representing the height of the silversmiths craft, Old Colonial is a peerless...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Homag 90 German Silverplated Flatware Set Vintage 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage German silverplated flatware set stamped "Homag 90", 51 pieces. This set includes: 10 Knives, 8 7/8" 10 Forks, 7 1/8" 10 Small Salad...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Emile Gallé. Large tray made of fruitwood. Inlaid with floral motifs.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé (1846-1904), French artist and designer. Large tray made of fruitwood. Inlaid with floral motifs in various types of wood. Late 19th century. Signed. In perfect conditio...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Fruitwood

Dervishes Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Dervishes' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals and characters such as dervishes, dancers, so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

30 Pieces Set of Georg Jensen Sterling Silverware in Cypress Flatware Pattern
Located in Hellerup, DK
A small Georg Jensen Cypress silverware service for six, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competition to design a flatware pattern...
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20th Century Unknown Modern 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.

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