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Tableware For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Gorham Sterling Silver Champagne Cooler Sea Life 3 Handle Nude #7773 '#4716'
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorham
Beautiful Gorham sterling silver champagne cooler marked #7773 with gold washed interior. This piece features three handles ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Antique Copper Alloyr Tray / 1800-1900 / Gong / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I bought a very attractive copper tray.
This is an item that was once used as a gong.
In other words, it was used as a percussion instrument.
It was also used in temples.
The materi...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tableware
Materials
Copper
Floral Rich Blue Limoges Ceramic Coiffe Saucer, Limoges, France, 1800s
By Limoges
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Coiffe Limoges floral plate. Doesn't this pretty saucer remind you of Gucci? A rich blue decorates the scalloped edges at the outer rim, and ...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tableware
Materials
Gold
Salt Cellar Faience French Octagonal Blue Red Green White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A charming piece of history for the dining table.
The inside with an elegant, central floral spray and a floral border. the base decorated with blue lines and a bottom border of s...
Category
18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Tableware
Materials
Faience
Rare Gorham Sterling Silver Monumental 19th Century Soup / Punch Ladle
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Extremely rare Gorham, sterling silver soup or punch ladle with intricate rope handle, and beautiful engraved, geometrically inspired motifs including stylized ivies from the last qu...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Salt Cellar Dish Faience French Oval Shaped Skirt Green Brown White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare surviving small piece of early tableware. Suitable for everyday use as a charming piece of history for the dining table.
The oval top with a leafy sprig with a berry. Four re...
Category
18th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Tableware
Materials
Earthenware
Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris Chocolate Teapot with Pure Gold Decorations
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Choco...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
11 Aesthetic Movement Minton Hand Painted Botanical Dessert Plates Butterflies
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 11 Minton hand painted dessert plates is a wonderful example of the artistry of the Aesthetic Movement. Dated 1881, these depict the combination of flowers and insects so...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Olympian by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 48 Pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1879 Chrysanthemum Pattern Open Salt Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver open salt in exquisite, slightly raised, Chrysanthemum pattern number 5845 and in Art Nouveau Style from 1879. It measures 1 3/4'' in length by 1'' heig...
Category
1870s American Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Large Silver Plated & Glass Sideboard Tray by Leuchars & Son
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large silver plated & glass sideboard tray by Leuchars & Son
This is a fine quality and large piece, the tray is silver plated with a high gallery and curved handles, the base of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 18th Century English Pewter Porringer Cup Bowl Porridge Dish
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique circa 18th century unmarked pewter porringer or tastevin with bellied sides, bossed base, triangular ear bracket with wedge, and peacocks tai...
Category
18th Century British Colonial Antique Tableware
Materials
Pewter
George III Period Pair of English Sterling Silver Goblets, London 1802 J. Emes
By John Emes
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1802 by John Emes, this handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Goblets, are elegant in design, featuring engraved crests to each, reed de...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Austrian Silver Tasting Spoon and Bottle Topper Cupid Silver 900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a 18th C. 1780 Austria silver maria Theresia coin spoon, with 900 silver handle and a Cupid at the top.
Set comes with a genuine "bowl shaped" 178...
Category
18th Century Austrian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
2 Antique 18th Century Pewter Pedestal Master Salt Cellar Trencher Bowls Cups
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of rare antique 18th century pewter salt cellars / bowls / pedestal dishes or footed cups with unique scalloped and swirled form. Measure: 3".
Category
18th Century British Colonial Antique Tableware
Materials
Pewter
English King by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Tea Set 8-Piece '#4811' Fabulous!
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 fo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Britannia Standard Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Person
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English Britannia standard silver straight Trefid pattern flatware service for twelve persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection
The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian English Britannia* silver flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Trefid pattern.
The reverse surface of each silver spoon and fork handle terminal is embellished with a fine and impressive contemporary engraved crest depicting a bugle-horn stringed.
Each Trefid spoon and ladle features a prominent and impressive, classic rat tail ornamentation to the reverse of the bowl.
The original Britannia silver forks have three tines/prongs; these are highly desirable.
This silver canteen consists of 70 pieces:Basic Service:
12 Table forks
12 Table spoons
12 Dessert forks
12 Dessert spoons
6 Teaspoons
6 Coffee spoons
Additional Pieces:
Pair of serving spoons
Pair of sauce ladles 6 Salt spoons
Each piece of this straight** cutlery service have been crafted by the English silversmith and flatware makers John Chapple & John Mantell in 1887.
This silver Trefid pattern flatware service can be purchased with associated knives if so desired, for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly.
This impressive antique Trefid pattern cutlery service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduce tarnishing.
Such a period canteen in this pattern and condition is extremely rare and highly desirable; services such as this are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
* Britannia Silver - The Britannia silver standard of 958 (95.84% of fine silver), denoted by the icon of the seated Britannia holding an oval shield, was introduced by William III in 1697. This was to indicate the slightly higher standard of silver from sterling silver standard of 925 (92.5% of fine silver).
** 'Straight' means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year.
Condition
This antique service...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set in a Box, 1885
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Aldwinckle & Slater, this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises a mustard pot and spoon, a salt shaker and a pepper shaker (engraved S...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique German Pewter Jug
Located in London, GB
Antique German pewter jug
German, early 19th Century
Height 40cm, width 17cm, depth 20cm
This German pewter ewer is of traditional form, featuring a lo...
Category
19th Century German Antique Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Ninety Two Pieces of Pink Venetian Glass
Located in Essex, MA
In pink and gold. Comprising 27 small octagonal tumblers, 25 larger tumblers, 10 dessert bowls and under plates, 16 champagne, 14 table salts in a different color.
Purchased in the 1980s in Boston from an antique shop...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 35 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Winslow by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware set, 35 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8"
8 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7"
2 Servi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Neoclassical pair of large Sterling Silver Salvers - London 1784
By John Lambe
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1784 by John Lambe, this very handsome pair of George III Period, Antique Sterling Silver Salvers, are in the Neoclassical style, featuring bead borders, and armorial engraving...
Category
1780s English Neoclassical Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III English Sterling Silver Tankard - London 1772 - William Plummer
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1772 by William Plummer, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is baluster shaped, and features reed detailing, a domed lid, and an engraved coat of arms opposite the handle.
The tankard measures 8.5"(21.5cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) from handle to side, by 4.5"(11.5cm) deep, and weighs 28.4 troy ounces.
The coat of arms is that of James Stirling...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Large Vase Hand Hammered w/ Vine Handles & Roses '#6232'
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorham
Outstanding Gorham centerpiece vase marked #A5003. It is hand hammered and is beautifully hand engraved with wild roses. It measures 10" in diameter and is 10 1/2" tall, ho...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 53 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Repousse pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George IV Period Pair of Sterling Silver Toast Racks, Hallmarked in London 1823
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1823 by Samuel Whitford II, this stunning and rare pair of George IV period, Antique sterling silver toast racks, feature late Regency influenced decoration t...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diplomat by Cg Hallberg Swedish 830 Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces
By CG Hallberg
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Diplomat by C.G Hallberg (Swedish-Stockholm) Mid-Century Modern, circa 1956, 830 Silver Flatware set - 30 pieces. This set includes:
6 Knives, 8 1/2"
6 Forks, 6 7/8"
6 Sal...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louvois by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 104 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship.
Superb Dinner Size Louvois by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set,...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique and Rare Meissen Mocha Pot in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Early 19th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique and rare Meissen mocha pot in hand-painted porcelain.
Purple flowers and gold decoration.
Early 19th century.
Measures: 14 x 13 cm.
In exce...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Flow Blue Dinnerware
By Wedgewood
Located in South Salem, NY
Antique Wedgwood flow blue dinnerware set. Named for the soft blue fade of the color, circa 1860. Minor losses and chips to some pieces.
The se...
Category
19th Century British Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Large Georgian Silver Tea Caddy
Located in Braintree, GB
Georgian silver tea caddy.
Made in England London 1781
Maker: Joseph Craddock & William Ker Reid
Fully hallmarked.
Dimensions -
Size:...
Category
1780s British Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Kings Court by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Kings Court (formerly Neapolitan) by Frank Whiting sterling silver 51 piece set. This classic pattern design was originally introduced in the year 1895. Th...
Category
1890s Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual Antique English Silver Plated Spoon Warmer c.1880, Sauce Boat Shaped
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual Victorian novelty spoon warmer in the form of a sauce or gravy boat.
The warmer stands on three handsome legs leading down to Lion's paw feet.
The hinged lid is ...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Georgian Sterling Silver 18-Piece Dessert Service, London 1801
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Georgian sterling silver 18-piece dessert service in case, Hallmarked "London, 1801." 18 Place settings, 36 Total Pieces.
Measurements:
Knives:
.13 inches high ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Colorful Antique Sake Bottle / 'Kutani Ware' / 1830-1900 / Small Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Kutani ware is a color-painted porcelain produced around Kanazawa City in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture, starting in 1655. It features a colorfu...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tableware
Materials
Pottery
Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service
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...
Category
1890s Indian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
12 Antique English 800 Silver Demitasse Coffee Tea Spoons Scallop Shell 108g
Located in Dayton, OH
Twelve antique English 800 silver demitasse spoons with scallop shell fiddle, shell and thread pattern.
Measures: 4” x 0.75” / 9g each (length x width)...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Judaica by Gorham Sterling Silver Challah Set 2pc Fitted Box #20 Date 1872 #6046
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Judaica by Gorham
Outstanding Judaica Gorham sterling silver two-piece set featuring a plate and a Challah knife with applied gold wheat and grapes wi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1774 John King
By John King
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1774 by John King, this wonderful, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, is of traditional straig...
Category
1770s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis Vuitton Silver Travel Cutlery in Leather Case
Located in Delft, NL
A Louis Vuitton silver travel cutlery in leather case.
The travel cutlery made by Nicolas Demontay, Paris with silver hallmark of France for small o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 Piece Fish Set in Case, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian Mother of Pearl 24 Piece fish service in case, Circa 1880.
Measurements:
Knives:
.13 inches high
8 inches wide
1 inch deep
Forks:
.5 inches hig...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Parcel-Gilt and Electroplated Epergnes Suite by Elkington & Co
Located in London, GB
A parcel-gilt and electroplated epergnes suite by Elkington & Co.
English, Late Victorian, c.1880
Large centrepiece: height 19.5cm, width 28cm, depth 20cm
Case: height 37.5cm, width 51cm, depth 50cm
Crafted in parcel-gilt and electroplated silver, this stunning epergnes suite was made by the leading English firm Elkington & Co. in late Victorian London. The pieces are crafted in a magnificent Egyptian Revival style, most evident from the stunning sphinx mounts on the main pieces. The suite is comprised of a pair of large oval shaped epergnes that consist of leaf mounts, pierced and mounted with pairs of sphinxes that support cut-glass bowls.
The suite also comprises a set of four taller circular epergnes, that have similar sphinx mounts in trios, and which stand upon triangular bases, with beaded borders, chains, and paw feet, supporting a set of four bowls...
Category
Late 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Sterling Silver Hash Spoon
By James Wilks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver Hanoverian rat tail pattern hash spoon; an addition to our silver flatware collection
This exceptional antique George II sterling silver spoon has been crafted in the Hanoverian Rat Tail pattern.
The posterior surface of the antique silver spoon...
Category
18th Century English George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century George II Period Sterling Silver Caster, London, 1737
Located in New York, NY
Splendid, beautifully proportioned George II period sterling silver caster, Jabez Daniel, London, 1737.
Of classic baluster form with lovely she...
Category
18th Century British George II Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Industrial Design Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cup or Wine Cooler, 1884
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1884 by Aldwinkle and Slater, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cup, stands on ball feet, and featur...
Category
1880s English Industrial Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Cream Jug Creamer by Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver helmet shaped creamer made by Peter and Ann Bateman; an addition to our Georgian silver ...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Twelve Royal Copenhagen Golden Basket Bouillon Cups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Twelve Royal Copenhagen Golden Basket bouillon cups with saucers.
Model number 595/9571.
Dated 1889-1922.
The cup measures: 13 x 5 cm.
Saucer diamete...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare wooden mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered and but in a good condition.
Category
18th Century French Rustic Antique Tableware
Materials
Wood
Antique Sterling Silver Salts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English cast sterling silver gilt salts; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection
These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver salts have been realistically modelled in the form of a seated mermaid holding a large shell.
These cast antique silver salts...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Five Antique Meissen Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Five antique Meissen porcelain plates with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century.
Diameter: 19 cm.
In excellent conditi...
Category
Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Antique English Victorian Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Dessert Set in Case
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Victorian sterling silver mother of pearl Dessert Service in Original Case.
Measurements:
Knives:
.13 inches high ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Set of 6 Unusual Napkin Rings
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver set of 6 unusual napkin rings.
Decorated and engraved with various plant leaves. The napkin rings are also numbered with engravings 1 to 6.
T...
Category
1880s European Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was named after the art of repoussé (the process of embossing metal from the back by hammering), originally used in European silversmithing. The Repousse pattern, first ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Porcelaine de Paris 19th Century Floral Dish Set with Casserole and Plates
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Porcelaine de Paris dish set from the 19th century, with floral décor. Created in France during the 19th century, this Paris Porcelain dish set at...
Category
19th Century French Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Fish Cutlery for 6 Persons
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful silver plated fish cutlery for 6 people. The cutlery comes from England, late Victorian period. The cutlery is beautifully decorated with ornate motifs. The back is marked,...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small marble mortar
France, circa 1750-1850
Weathered.
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tableware
Materials
Marble
Six Wedgwood Majolica Argenta 'Lincoln' Pattern Dessert Dishes
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Six Wedgwood majolica Argenta palette ‘Lincoln' pattern dessert plates with finely molded maroon prunus blossoms and dark taupe pine branches surrounded by a yellow Greek key border. The dishes are decorated in the japonisme style and feature the “Three Friends of Winter” motif, an Asian artistic convention showing the pine, plum, and bamboo together to represent steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience.
The Wedgwood factory introduced muted Argenta glazes to its majolicas in the 1880s to keep up with ever-changing fashions. The Argenta glaze color palette was more subdued than that of traditionally vibrant majolica, and was thus more appealing to the Aesthetic Movement japonisme style that pervaded the market. These Argenta majolica dessert dishes...
Category
Late 19th Century English Japonisme Antique Tableware
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica
Scottish Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Thistle Top, 1894
By J. B. Chatterly & Sons, Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1894 by J. B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd., this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder...
Category
1890s Scottish Victorian Antique 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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