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Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs
Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs

Black by Rosenthal Sterling Silver and Porcelain Flatware Service Set 50 Pcs

By Rosenthal

Located in Big Bend, WI

Variation black by Rosenthal sterling silver and porcelain handle dinner flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: Ten dinner knives, 8 1/4", ten dinner forks, 7 7/8", 10 sala...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Digoin Vintage Fish Serving Set, circa 1950s
Digoin Vintage Fish Serving Set, circa 1950s

Digoin Vintage Fish Serving Set, circa 1950s

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in New York, NY

Origin Digoin, France, circa 1950s Materials Hand-painted glazed ceramic Condition Very good vintage condition, consistent with age and light use A rare and whimsical vintage fish...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 2 Palm Beach Fruit Bowls
Set of 2 Palm Beach Fruit Bowls

Set of 2 Palm Beach Fruit Bowls

By Coralla Maiuri

Located in Roma, RM

Luxurious and cheerful, the Florida collection was launched in 2023. It is inspired by the American state famous for its strong character and colorful heritage. Each line is characte...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Letter opener with deer antler around 1920s
Art Deco Letter opener with deer antler around 1920s

Art Deco Letter opener with deer antler around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Letter opener with deer antler around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Deer antler original condition

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Carl Aubock for Amboss 35 Piece Flatware Set Mid Century Modern
Carl Aubock for Amboss 35 Piece Flatware Set Mid Century Modern

Carl Aubock for Amboss 35 Piece Flatware Set Mid Century Modern

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist stainless steel flatware set, designed by Carl Aubock for Amboss, Austria, circa 1960s. This is a 5 piece set for 7 guests, 35 pieces total. The largest piece measures 8.25...

Category

1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rapallo by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces
Rapallo by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces

Rapallo by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces

By Lunt Silver

Located in Big Bend, WI

Rapallo by Lunt sterling silver Flatware set - 77 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 9" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8" 12 Teaspoons, 6" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 6 3/4" ...

Category

1960s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Era Northern Italian Faïence Majolica Fish Service, Set of 7
Mid-Century Modern Era Northern Italian Faïence Majolica Fish Service, Set of 7

Mid-Century Modern Era Northern Italian Faïence Majolica Fish Service, Set of 7

By Nove, Italy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Barrettoni già Antonibon pottery in Nove, Northern Italy, a Mid-Century Modern Era earthenware fish service consisting of a large serving platter and six individual plates. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

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

Art Deco Chrome and Galalith Knife Rests Ensemble in Box

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

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

By Richard Ginori

Located in Tarry Town, NY

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

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Gold

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...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set
"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set

"Bombè" Carlo Alessi 1945 Italian Design Steel Metal Tea and Coffee Set

By Alessi, Carlo Alessi

Located in Brescia, IT

Carlo Alessi 1945 design, Made in Italy. Stainless steel handles and knobs in applewood. The set includes coffee pot, 2 tea pots, milk jug, sugar bowl and oval tray. First edition with the old mark "Alfra...

Category

1940s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white
MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white

MONDRIAN – Round coasters – Dark cherry red & Snow white

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

Leather objects and fine materials that celebrate the beauty of gestures, the care of living spaces, and the pleasure of shared moments. From the table to the home, each creation is ...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Leather

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

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

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

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

Category

1940s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate
Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate

Set 12 Gallia Knife Rests Animals Art Deco Christofle Edouard Sandoz Silverplate

By Gallia, Christofle, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Lausanne, CH

A boxed set of 12 knife rests in silver-plate, Art Deco period, designed by Swiss sculptor Edouard Sandoz, manufactured by Christofle, Orfévrerie Gallia circa 1935. There are 6 pairs...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest

French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest

Located in Big Bend, WI

Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 9 7/8" 12 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon Knives, pointed, 8 1/4" 12 Luncheon Forks, 7" 12 Teaspoons, 5" 11 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8" 12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8" 12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8" 11 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/4" 11 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4" 11 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 5/8" 11 Ice Cream Spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/4" 12 Oyster Forks, 5 1/8" 1 Large Vegetable Spoon, 10" 1 Berry Spoon, 8 1/4" 1 Fish Serving Fork, 3-tine, 9 1/2" 1 Fish Servers, flat handle all-sterling, 10 3/4" 1 Oyster Ladle, 9 1/2" 1 Gravy Ladle, 6 7/8" 1 Large Cold Meat Fork, 10" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 6 5/8" 1 Hollow Handle Master Butter, all-sterling, 8" 1 Salad Set, gold-washed, all-sterling, 9 1/2" 1 Pie Server, flat handle all-sterling, 10 1/2" 1 Soup Ladle, 12" 1 Roast Carving Set, 2-pc, 12 1/2" 1 Lamb Shank holder w/stainless implement, 8 1/2" 1 Sugar Tong, 5 1/4" 1 Cheese Knife w/stainless blade, 8" 1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, gold-washed, 6 1/2" 1 Tea Caddy Spoon, 5 5/8" 1 Sardine Fork, 5 3/4" 1 Petit Four Server...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amboss 1050 "Bacon Cutlery"
Amboss 1050 "Bacon Cutlery"

Amboss 1050 "Bacon Cutlery"

By Amboss Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

This rustic cutlery consist of 18 pieces and was made in rosewood and stainless steel and was the most expensive model of the company Amboss. Neuzeug from the 1950s Diamention kn...

Category

1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Collection of 4 Ceramic Fruits by Eisen Arts
Collection of 4 Ceramic Fruits by Eisen Arts

Collection of 4 Ceramic Fruits by Eisen Arts

By Eisen Arts

Located in Hanover, MA

Charming and realistic ceramic fruits (green apple, Anjou pear and 2 Bosc pears) each signed. B. Eisen of Eisen Arts. Each fruit is in two halves and can be opened up.

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Category

1950s American Vintage Tableware

Otagiri Ceramic Scallop Shell Napkin Holder
Otagiri Ceramic Scallop Shell Napkin Holder

Otagiri Ceramic Scallop Shell Napkin Holder

By Otagiri Company

Located in Bradenton, FL

A handcrafted Japanese ceramic beachcomber napkin holder by Otagiri. Shaped in the form of two outward facing scallop shells with fine details to the ribs and concentric growth lines...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Sterling Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 Pcs
Sterling Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 Pcs

Sterling Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 50 Pcs

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Stunning Sterling Rose by Wallace sterling silver Flatware set - 50 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 7/8" 12 Forks, 7 3/8" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 2 Servi...

Category

Early 1900s American Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Donatello by Stancampiano Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner
Donatello by Stancampiano Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner

Donatello by Stancampiano Italy Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner

By Stancampiano

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce "Donatello" by Stancampiano Italian sterling silver flatware set, 112 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9" 12 dinner forks, 7 5/8" 12 dessert forks, 6 5/8" 12 sala...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Dynasty by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 pieces
Royal Dynasty by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 pieces

Royal Dynasty by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 pieces

By Kirk-Stieff

Located in Big Bend, WI

Royal Dynasty by Kirk - Stieff sterling silver flatware set, 60 pieces. This regal pattern is heavy and features a pierced handle. This set includes: 12 Place Knives, 9 1/8" 12 Plac...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Vintage Stainless Steel Tray in Baroque Style By Alessi 60s Medium size
Italian Vintage Stainless Steel Tray in Baroque Style By Alessi 60s Medium size

Italian Vintage Stainless Steel Tray in Baroque Style By Alessi 60s Medium size

By Alessi

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale an Italian mid–20th-century tray—modern in spirit yet clearly inspired by the 18th century. Made in Italy between the 1960s and 1970s by the historic...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rörstrand, Sweden. “Lotta”, set of a coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug.
Rörstrand, Sweden. “Lotta”, set of a coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug.

Rörstrand, Sweden. “Lotta”, set of a coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Rörstrand, Sweden “Lotta” coffee set, 1970s. Set consisting of a coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug in faience with white glaze, green and blue decoration. Origin: Sweden. Manufac...

Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Faience

Eva Solo #02 by Tools Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 4 Service 16 Pcs New
Eva Solo #02 by Tools Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 4 Service 16 Pcs New

Eva Solo #02 by Tools Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 4 Service 16 Pcs New

Located in Big Bend, WI

Eva Solo #02 by Eva Solo Design by Tools Stainless Steel Flatware set, 16 pieces. This set includes: 4 Dinner Knives, 8 3/8" 4 Dinner Forks, 7 3/4" 4 Teaspoo...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

10 Bing & Grøndahl Corinth Plates in Porcelain, 1970s
10 Bing & Grøndahl Corinth Plates in Porcelain, 1970s

10 Bing & Grøndahl Corinth Plates in Porcelain, 1970s

Located in København, Copenhagen

10 Bing & Grøndahl Corinth plates in porcelain. 1970s. Measures: 16 x 2.3 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 2nd factory quality.

Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Yellow Zebra

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Yellow Zebra

By Bertrando Di Renzo

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Bring vibrant charm to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring a striking zebra design on a bold yellow background. Perfect for adding a playful yet sophisticated touch...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Amboss Austria 2050 Modernist Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 1950s
Amboss Austria 2050 Modernist Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 1950s

Amboss Austria 2050 Modernist Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 1950s

By Amboss Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Beautiful modernist flatware from Austria, model 2050, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of brushed and polished stainless steel. For six persons, consists of 6 big spoons...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray
Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Primitive Antique Painted Wooden Cutlery Caddy Decorative Tray

Located in Forney, TX

A charming primitive antique green paint decorated wood utensil holder - knife box - small tool tray with beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina! Hand-crafted of reclaimed wood, rectangular shaped divided tray...

Category

19th Century American Country Antique Tableware

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Saint Louis Set of Glasses & Decanters Thistles Crystal Gold 28 Pieces
Saint Louis Set of Glasses & Decanters Thistles Crystal Gold 28 Pieces

Saint Louis Set of Glasses & Decanters Thistles Crystal Gold 28 Pieces

By Saint Louis

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of "Thistles" glasses and decanter made in cut crystal and gold engraving by Saint Louis. All the pieces are signed under the foot. Set for 6 people including 28 pieces: - 6 cha...

Category

2010s French Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Set of 4 Vintage White Ceramic Corn Dishes, Mid-Century Corn Holders
Set of 4 Vintage White Ceramic Corn Dishes, Mid-Century Corn Holders

Set of 4 Vintage White Ceramic Corn Dishes, Mid-Century Corn Holders

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A charming set of four vintage white ceramic corn-on-the-cob holders, each shaped like an ear of corn with finely molded kernels and husks. These sculptural dishes are both functional and delightfully nostalgic—perfect for elevating summer entertaining with a playful, Americana twist. Originally popularized in mid-20th-century American serveware, corn dishes...

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Emilia Castillo Alabaster and Sterling Silver Bowl
Emilia Castillo Alabaster and Sterling Silver Bowl

Emilia Castillo Alabaster and Sterling Silver Bowl

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Darnestown, MD

This elegant alabaster bowl with sterling silver ornamentation was made by Emilia Castillo. The bowl measures 14 inches in diameter and features five leaves, that I believe are philo...

Category

Late 20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Alabaster, Sterling Silver

6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Coffee Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s
6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Coffee Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s

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...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Plate 1900
Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Plate 1900

Large Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Plate 1900

Located in Long Island City, NY

A large antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonne enamel metal charger plate depicting a multicolored picture of two birds hovering over graceful acacia branches on a pale yellow ground. Features a highly detailed polychrome border depicting cherry blossoms and red maple leaves and other floral motifs on a black ground. The backside is adorned with a swirl wavy motif made in the cloisonne technique and has a border decorated with stylized geometric patterns. Circa the late 19th or early 20th century. Antique Japanese Plates...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tableware

Materials

Enamel

Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s
Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s

Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Brass Napkin Holder vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Sunset by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces Dinner
Sunset by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces Dinner

Sunset by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 pieces Dinner

By Allan Adler

Located in Big Bend, WI

Alan W. Adler (May 8, 1916 - December 3, 2002) His clean, unadorned and well-crafted style was strongly influenced by the traditional work of early American silversmiths and the con...

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Spode Blue Italian 81 Piece Dinner Set
Spode Blue Italian 81 Piece Dinner Set

Spode Blue Italian 81 Piece Dinner Set

By Spode

Located in Montreal, Quebec

81 pieces crafted using fine earthenware porcelain make up this classic collection by Spode. The Blue Italian design depicts a scene in the Italian countryside with natural elements ...

Category

20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Earthenware, Porcelain

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

Original Metal Tray Mathieu Matégot Style, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950
Original Metal Tray Mathieu Matégot Style, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950

Original Metal Tray Mathieu Matégot Style, Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1950

By Mathieu Matégot, Vereinigte Werkstätten München

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Tray element with hole pattern Producer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München Origin: Germany Material: metal and brass Decade: 1950s Description: This original mi...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of Twelve Vintage Silver Plate Napkin Rings with Toucans by Emilia Castillo
Set of Twelve Vintage Silver Plate Napkin Rings with Toucans by Emilia Castillo

Set of Twelve Vintage Silver Plate Napkin Rings with Toucans by Emilia Castillo

By Emilia Castillo

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic mid century set of twelve napkin rings handcrafted in silver on hammered copper in modern form featuring stone clad toucans. Signed Emilia Castillo on the bottoms.

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

A Victorian Continental Silver Pepperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes
A Victorian Continental Silver Pepperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes

A Victorian Continental Silver Pepperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Continental Silver Pepper Peperette In The Form of An Owl With Glass Eyes. A lovely 19th century (Victorian era) German silver pepperette or pounce pot (used to contain fine sand ...

Category

Mid-19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12
75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

75 Pc. Georg Jensen Caravel Sterling Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12

By Georg Jensen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine 75-piece Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set. Designed by Henning Koppel. In the Caravel pattern. Set comprises: 12 Dinner Forks (7 3/8") 12 Salad Forks (6 1/2") 12 Tea Spoons (5 15/16") 12 Place Spoons...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Augusta Glasses Large - Set of four
Augusta Glasses Large - Set of four

Augusta Glasses Large - Set of four

By Akua Objects

Located in København K, DK

4 pieces handcrafted Venetian Glassware Made in Murano For a whimsical burst of colour and excitement to grace any table setting, perfect for serving water, wine or lemonade  The ...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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.