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Tableware For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Victorian
1850s Victorian Sterling Silver Coffee Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coffee pot; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver coffee pot...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Silver Gilt Hors d'oeuvres Set
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This good quality silver gilt hors d'oeuvres set consists of a sardine fork, a butter knife, a pate server and an olive spoon. The silver handles are embossed with neo-classical wrea...
Category
1890s Belgian High Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Early 20th Century Cut Glass Pumpkin Halloween Punch Bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century cut glass pumpkin halloween punch bowl circa 1920.
A fine quality cut class pumpkin form punch bowl with lid, completer with origin...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Glass
1931 René Lalique - Set Jaffa Yellow Amber Glass - 6 Cups + 1 Tray
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Set "Jaffa" made in yellow amber glass by René Lalique in 1931.
Acid-stamped signature under each piece.
Service of 7 pieces including:
- 1 tray - diameter : 43 cm
- 6 individual cu...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
White Ceramic Bow Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 6
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six porcelain ribbon motif napkin rings. This set will be a gorgeous addition to any table setting. Each piece is glazed in a crisp white and features a bow tied at the top....
Category
20th Century American Victorian Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Obelisk Pepper
By Henry Bourne
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper in the form of an obelisk; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection
This exceptional and unusual antique Victorian sterling silver pepper has a tapering rectangular cuboid shape, realistically modelled in the form of an obelisk*.
The body of this rare antique silver pepper...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Porcelain Lid Box Pagoda Form Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Schwalb Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Vintage multicolored porcelain lid box by Rosenthal Selb Bavaria Schwalb circa 1939 Germany.
A graceful hand painted Art Deco lid box ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups with Saucers Design Sue & Mare Gallia-Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco Coffee Cups sold with their saucers. Designed by Louis Süe ( 1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverpl...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Futurist Service Set from Mazzotti Giuseppe Albissola, 1930s, Set of 6
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Beautiful futurist service signed by Mazzotti Albissola composed by tray dia 24, bottle dia 9x20h and glasses 5x5h.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish Art Déco Centerpiece / Bowl 925 Sterling Silver, Gothenburg 1920s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Swedish Art Déco centerpiece / bowl 925 Sterling Silver, Gothenburg 1920s
The puristic and light-footed bowl from the 1920s Sweden captivates with its delicacy and floating charac...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of English Victorian 19th Century Silver Serving Spoons with Glass Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Victorian period fine silver serving spoons from the 19th century, with glass handles. Created in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, each of this pair of s...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark. Art Deco tin coffee pot with wicker handle.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark.
Art Deco tin coffee pot with wicker handle. 1940s.
Model number 2758.
Measures: 20 x 19.5 cm.
In excellent condition with patina.
Stamped.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Tin
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Candle Holder Candle Stick, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated pair of candle stick, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age.
Found at an Estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden.
Category
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Eight Art Deco Knife Rests in Clear Art Glass, France, 1930s / 40s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Eight Art Deco knife rests in clear art glass. France, 1930s / 40s.
Measures: 9 x 3 cm.
In excellent condition with micro shards.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
Just Andersen '1884-1943', Denmark, Art Deco Tin Coffee Pot with Wicker Handle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark.
Art Deco tin coffee pot with wicker handle. 1940s.
Model number 2421.
Measures: 21 x 17.5 cm.
In excellent condition with patina.
Stamped.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Tin
Hans Hansen Silverware No. 7, Eight Art Deco Silver 830 Pastry Forks, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Eight Art Deco silver 830 pastry forks. 1930s.
Length: 13 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith/goldsmith can po...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Tantalus Set with Cut Crystal Decanters
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant Art Deco tantalus stand and set. Two perfect cut-glass crystal decanters in an unusual amber color with matching top stoppers. This beautiful...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Art Deco Tea Cups with Saucers by Sue & Mare for Gallia, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco tea cups sold with their saucers. Made by Louis Süe (1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverplated with p...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage English Battenberg Lace Dinner Napkins in Blue and White, Set 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four cloth and battenberg lace table napkins in blue and white. This set is in fabulous condition for its age. Each piece is created from blue...
Category
20th Century American Victorian Tableware
Materials
Fabric
20th Century French Art Deco Limoges Porcelain Service Tableware 49 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Art deco Limoges porcelain dinner service with a yellow border and flower decoration in the middle.
49 pieces :
- 31 din...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Silver Sifter Spoon London 1889
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very decorative sterling silver sifter spoon was made by Charles Harris in London in 1889. On top of the barley twist handle is a cast silver...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Tazza Footed Dish in Hampton Pattern Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tazza or footed dish in Hampton pattern number 20270 from 1923 and in Art Deco Style with a wide-shaped, geometrically inclined, curvilinear rim. It mea...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cream Jug and Sugar Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream jug and sugar bowl; an addition to our sil...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Minton Ornithological Porcelain Dessert
By Minton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A partial dessert service by Minton, hand-painted with ornithological scenes after designs by Joseph Smith. The service comprises two small compotes and four dessert dishes.
This Minton dessert...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Crown Devon, England, Art Deco Coffee Service for Five People in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Crown Devon, England. Art Deco coffee service for five people in navy blue porcelain, gilded inside. 1930s.
Consisting of five coffee cups wit...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Sterling Silver Fish Set For 12 - Kings Husk Pattern - Sheffield 1897
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1897 by George Howson, this Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Fish Set, is in the King Husk pattern.
Eac...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Six Sterling Silver Teaspoons in Presentation Box, J Lyddiatt, Birmingham, 1926
Located in London, GB
This set of six solid sterling silver teaspoons from 1926, by Joseph Lyddiatt of Birmingham, are presented in the original black leather box in which they were sold. The interior of ...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baccarat, Tumblers Glasses Set Swans Crystal, 32 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Tumblers glasses "Swans" made in clear engraved crystal by Baccarat.
All glasses are in perfect condition.
Service of 32 pieces including:
- 9 gob...
Category
1890s French Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast Cups and Saucers by Sue &Mare for Gallia-Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco Breakfast cups are also considered hot chocolate cups. Sold with their saucers. Made by Louis Süe (1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-19...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Combo Match Box Holder and Ashbox
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Art Deco sterling silver combo match box holder and ashbox.
Maker : Asprey
Registration Number. 685977
Made in England, London, 1921
Full...
Category
Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver tea caddy made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; an addition to our silver teaware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver tea caddy has an octagonal panelled form.
The surface of this fine silver tea caddy box is plain and unembellished.
This antique sterling silver tea caddy retains the original hallmarked domed hinged cover surmounted with the original cast sterling silver scroll decorated loop handle/finial.
The anterior edge of the cover features a plain rounded thumbpiece.
This exceptional example of Victorian silverware retains the original gilded interior.
This impressive box was crafted by the renowned London silversmith Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd.
Condition
This antique silver tea...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Decorative Gilt Interior Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, London 1861
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1861 by Henry Holland, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, is campagna shaped, and features chased floral and scroll decoration to the b...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co. Ltd Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar / Bon Bon Bowl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver sugar/bon bon bowl; an addition to our dining silverware collection
This fine antique V...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique English Victorian Silver Plate Pierced Fretwork Crown Napkin Rings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Antique English Victorian Silver Plate Pierced Fretwork Crown Napkin Rings. Item features an ornate pierced fretwork design, royal crown form, very nice antique pair. Circa E...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Cookies Bowl with Glass Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco cookies bowl with glass vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enameled.
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Brass
Martin, Hall & Co Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Claret Jug and Goblets
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jug with matching goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drinks related silverware.
This exceptional Victorian sterling silver parcel gilt set consists of a claret jug and two matching goblets.
This impressive antique claret jug...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silverware Service for 12 in Fitted Art Deco Storage Cabinet, Bafico of France
By Bafico
Located in Oakland, CA
A set of silverware – in a lavishly complete service for 12 that includes a wide array of serving pieces all nestled in a fitted chest that also is used as a small table. Made in the the1920s and imported from France, the case is done in a sleek Art Deco Style with an inlaid dot pattern in the wood finish. The silver pattern has a scalloped detail that bridges both the Art Deco and Art Nouveau style.
This French set was brought to Buenos Aires during the “Golden Age” when Argentina was a wealthy country. All of the “best” homes had boxes like these, with perfectly fitted storage for each utensil. The one we present here has been newly redone with a fresh pale blue fabric that holds 132 pieces.
Make no mistake, an heirloom-worthy set like this can be considered the height of luxury, especially with the matching extra pieces such as fish forks and knives...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Charles Stuart Harris Victorian Sterling Silver Cream and Sugar Presentation Set
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver cream and sugar presentation set made by Charles Stuart Harris - boxed; part of our silver teaware collection.
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver afternoon teaware set consists of a sugar bowl, a cream jug, six teaspoons and a pair of sugar tongs.
The cream jug and sugar bowl have a circular rounded form and ornamented with embossed and chased segmented floral and leaf motifs.
The cream jug is fitted with a C scroll handle accented with a figurehead ornamentation.
Both the cream jug and sugar bowl retains the original gilt interior.
Each teaspoon has been crafted in the Old English pattern.
The anterior surfaces of the teaspoon handles and the bridge of the sugar tongs are embellished with panels of bright cut engraved scrolling leaf decoration, accented with star motifs and incorporating a bead bordered vacant oval cartouche.
This impressive cream and sugar set is fitted to the original fine and impressive hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior, which secures with a push fit catch.
The interior of the box bears the mark ‘By Appointment, Elkington & Co, Manchester’ beneath a Royal coronet amidst the initials VR.
This afternoon tea service was made by the renowned London silversmith Charles Stuart Harris.
Condition
The pieces of this antique cream and sugar...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Owl Pepperettes
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare set of antique English cast sterling silver pepperettes / peppers modelled in the form of owls; an addition...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
English Minton Ancestral Bone China Floral Saucer or Trinket Dish, England
By Minton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful bone china saucer or trinket dish in Minton's "Ancestral" pattern. With scalloped edges, painted in gold, and a floral green, red, and brown...
Category
1930s English Victorian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Set of Elegant French Art Deco Silver Tableware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Elegant French Art Deco silver tableware
Quantities:
Knives 12 (length: 10 in.)
Knives (small) 12
Spoons 12
Spoons (small) 12
Forks 12
Serving spoon 1 (12.5 in.)
(Brown) box ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Hans Hansen Silverware No. 7. Two Art Deco Cold Meat Forks in Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Two Art Deco cold meat forks in silver 830.
Dated 1936.
Length: 15 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith/golds...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Early Venetian Murano Console Set Center Piece Pair Candle Holders
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing 3 piece console set in early Murano glass circa 1920’s. Spectacular multi color blown glass with gold leaf highlighting the decoration. Do not miss this Iconic set. The Cente...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Edward & John Barnard Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot made by Edward & John Barnard; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a plain cylindrical form.
The body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced interlacing scrolling leaf designs.
The upper and lower rim of this sterling mustard pot is ornamented with an applied bead decorated border.
This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged domed cover surmounted with an impressive interlacing tri-lobed thumbpiece.
This antique piece is fitted with an opposing scroll handle ornamented with a plain scrolling thumbpiece.
The mustard pot retains the original removable blue glass liner.
Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the body and part hallmarks to the interior of cover are all very clear; the maker's mark to the interior of the cover have wear in keeping with age.
Condition
This antique silver...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Dinner Knife, Six Knives Available
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver dinner knife with a short handle.
6 knives are available
Measures 23 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Colbert Coligny Puiforcat French Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 56 Pcs Dn
Located in Big Bend, WI
Jean Elysée Puiforcat was a French silversmith, sculptor and designer. Puiforcat is considered the "most important French Art Deco silversmith." ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Vintage Art Deco Brass & Copper Coffee Urns Bakelite Handles Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage art deco brass & copper coffee urns with Bakelite handles set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Brass, Copper, Chrome
S J Rose & Son Vintage 1970 English Sterling Silver Knife Rests
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver knife rests; an addition to our diverse ornamental dining collection.
T...
Category
1970s English Victorian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
White Black Blue Porcelain Enamel French County Water Dipper Ladles, 3 Pieces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
White black blue porcelain enamel French County water dipper ladles - 3 pieces. Item features (2) black and white ladles, (1) strainer, very nice antique...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Metal
Precious Ice Cream Set, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Precious ice cream set is a set of dessert cutlery realized in 19th century. Sterling silver and brass.
The lot consist in six antique little spoon and a big one for serving ice cream.
Dimension:
Little spoon: 16.5 x 3.5 cm
Big spoon...
Category
19th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Hans Hansen Silverware No. 7. Eight Art Deco Silver 830 Teaspoons, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Eight Art Deco silver, 830 teaspoons. 1930s.
Measure: Length: 11.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Our skilled Georg Jensen silversmith/goldsmi...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Homan Mfg Co. 1685 Silver Plate Repousse Victorian Embossed Grapevine Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Homan Mfg Co. 1685 silver plate Repousse Victorian embossed grapevine dish. Item features embossed grape clusters and vines, oval form deep dish, original stamp, very nice antique it...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Style Cut Crystal Covered Dish
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century French cut crystal art deco style tableware covered serving piece. The piece features a geometric art deco style shape and a gilt top brass pinecone finial covers r...
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Lunt Modern Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Set 51 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
Located in Fairfax, VA
The modern Victorian pattern was designed in 1941 by Frederick William Koonz for Lunt 8 serving set
8 knives, 8 3/4"
8 forks, 7 1/4",
8 salad forks, 6 3/8",
8 teaspoons, 5 3/4",
...
Category
1940s American Victorian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hans Hansen Silverware No. 7. Art Deco Serving Spoon in Silver, 1936
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Hansen silverware no. 7. Art Deco serving spoon in silver 830. Dated 1936.
Length: 21.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Our skille...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver mustard pot; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection.
This fine antique Victorian sterling silver mustard pot has a plain cylindrical form.
The body of the mustard pot is embellished with pierced interlacing shaped arches accented with simplified floral motifs.
The upper and lower rim of this sterling mustard pot is ornamented with an applied ribbed border.
This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged subtly domed cover surmounted with an impressive scrolling leaf decorated thumbpiece.
The surface of the cover is embellished with pin struck decoration emanating from the centre in addition to a wriggle work stylised floral design.
This fine example of antique silverware is fitted with an S-scroll handle ornamented with scrolling terminals and thumbpiece.
The mustard pot is fitted with a removable blue glass liner.
Condition
This antique silver mustard pot...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, 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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