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Tableware For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1940s
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
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1903 Condiment Dish / Bowl in Art Deco Style
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver condiment dish or bowl in early Art Deco style and in pattern number 15602B from 1903 with an elegant design, standing on 4 legs. It measures 7'' in length by 4 1/4'' in width by 3 1/8'' in height, weighs 6.4 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks and a monogram as shown.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Newport Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 101 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Newport shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 101 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1910 and features a shell motif with a beaded edge. This set...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Oak Brass Bound Spirit Barrels
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of coopered oak spirit barrels the brass bindings with silver plated mounts, raised up on stylised bases, having stoneware pottery linings.
Dimensions
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Category
Early 20th Century British Tableware
Materials
Oak
Rosenthal, Set of Ten Plates, Hand-Painted in Purple with Landscape Scenes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal, a set of ten plates, hand-painted in purple with landscape scenes.
1920/30s.
First factory quality.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
D 20.0 cm.
Category
1920s German Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 54 Pieces New Script Mks
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art. Each piece's central decoration represents a different cluster of fruit and fl...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Just Andersen, 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 2272.
Measures: 19.5 x 15.5 cm.
In excellent con...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Tin
Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Salad Set in Love Disarmed Art Nouveau Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton sterling silver salad set in old, original, Love Disarmed pattern and in Art Nouveau style with exquisite, raised, floral and figural motifs. It consists of a salad fork measuring 10 1/2'' in length by 2 7/8'' in width by 1 2/3'' in height, a serving spoon measuring 10 1/2'' in length. It was not recast, never polished, and never had a monogram and weighs 15 troy ounces.
Reed & Barton was founded as Babbitt & Crossman in Taunton, Massachusetts in 1824. The failing company was then purchased by Henry G. Reed and business partner Charles E. Barton–and by 1896, the company was awarded a Medal of Excellence at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Three Bing & Grøndahl Empire plates in porcelain. 1920s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl. Three Empire plates in porcelain, two deep and a dinner plate.
1920s.
The dinner plate measures 24.0 cm. x H 3.5
In excellent condition.
Marked.
The large deep plate...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Push Bell, France, 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Nouveau push bell - Silvered metal. Made in France 1900´s.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Metal
American Colonial by Amston Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning American Colonial by Amston sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces.
This set includes: 12 knives, 8 7/8" 12 forks, 7" 12 s...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Enamel and Crystal Salt Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These beautiful sterling silver and royal blue enamel salt shakers come in their original box. Made in Norway in the post war 1940’s, they are in mint condition. The dark blue covers really pop out and give color to your table. The salt never needs to be emptied because it doesn’t effect the crystal shakers...
Category
1940s Norwegian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark. Two Art Deco tin sugar bowls & two creamers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark.
Two Art Deco tin sugar bowls and two creamers. 1940s.
Largest jug measures: 11 x 8 cm.
Largest bowl measures: 15 x 7 ...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Tin
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...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling 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
Art Deco 20's Apollo Studio Line Skyscraper Silver Plate Creamer by Louis W Rice
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to find Art Deco Apollo Studio Line "Skyscraper" silver plate creamer made by Bernard Rice's & Sons and dates from the late 1920's. Designed by ...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden farm tray from northern China charms with its rustic finish and asymmetrical form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the large tray is truly one-of-a-kind, shaped ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Tableware
Materials
Wood
10 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tablespoons in Antique Ivy, Monogram "J"
Located in Gardena, CA
10 Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver tablespoons in Antique Ivy, Monogram "J"
Hand chased ivy leaves to the handle. Monogrammed "J" to the fi...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lady Diana by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Lady Diana by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 3/8"
8 Teaspoo...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Chinoiserie Vide Poche Decorative Dishes, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four pretty scalloped chinoiserie dishes. Each dish is slightly bowl-shaped and would be fabulous if used as a lemon dish at a place setting, or as...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Saglier Frères Oversized French Art Nouveau Floral Table Forks & Spoons, S/24
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of twenty-four Art Nouveau period table forks and spoons made by Saglier Frères, circa 1900.
Scaled for the French table, oversized and heavy by todays standards, the silver...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s.
The copper pots have cast iron handles.
This se...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware
Materials
Copper, Iron
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf Mocha and Tea Cup in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen Green Ivy Vine Leaf mocha and tea cup in hand-painted porcelain with gold edge.
1920s / 30s.
The teacup measures: 9 x 6.5 cm.
Saucer diameter: 14.8 cm.
The mocha cup mea...
Category
1920s German Vintage 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
Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 30 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Northern Lights by International glossy Sterling silver flatware set, 30 pieces. This set includes:
6 knives, 8 ...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Modern Tray from Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A early tray attributed to Nils Fougstedt from Firma Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm, Sweden. Svenskt Tenn is today on of the most popular interior brands...
Category
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Rhythm by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set 79 Pcs B Monogram
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco "Rhythm" by Wallace circa 1929 sterling silver flatware set - 79 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Forks, 7...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace Teacup with Saucer, Model Number 1/525
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen blue fluted half lace tea cup with saucer. Model number 1/525. Dated 1942.
The cup measures: 9.7 x 4.8 cm.
Saucer diameter: 15 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stampe...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Fontaine by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs F Mono
Located in Big Bend, WI
FONTAINE BY INTERNATIONAL sterling silver Flatware set - 60 Pieces. This set includes:
12 KNIVES, 9"
12 FORK...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meissen Blue Onion Egoist Coffee Service in Hand-Painted Porcelain, Approx. 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen Blue Onion egoist coffee service in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900.
Consisting of coffee cup with saucer, plate, jug and egg cup.
The cup measures: 6.5 x 5 cm.
Sauce...
Category
Early 20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Large Collection of Silverware by Tétard Frères
Located in London, GB
A large collection of silverware by Tétard Frères
French, Early 20th century
Total weight: 29,400 grams
Measures: Large trays: height 2cm, width 50cm, depth 40cm
Small cups: height 5cm, diameter 5cm
This extensive collection of very fine silverware...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Pig Salt and Pepper Shakers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver salt and pepper shakers modelled in the form of pigs - boxed; an addition to our collectable silver collection
These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver salt and pepper shakers are realistically modelled in the form of pigs.
These antique condiment shakers are embellished with embossed and chased decoration reproducing the details of the pigs' skin and anatomical features.
Each piece retains the original, hallmarked screw fit cover/stopper to the underside of the animal's torso.
The head of each pig is embellished with corresponding pierced 'salt and pepper' holes.
These fine examples of antique silverware are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with satin and velvet lined interior and secures with a push fit catch.
Condition
These antique silver salt and pepper shakers...
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling 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 2421.
Measures: 21 x 17.5 cm.
In excellent condition with patina.
Stamped.
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Tin
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
Federal Cotillion by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 34 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Federal Cotillion, a stately flatware design rich with ornamentation graces this uniquely shaped pattern. Federal Cotillion features intricate shell ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling 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
10 Rörstrand coffee cups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
10 Rörstrand coffee cups with saucers in hand-painted porcelain.
Flowers, gold edge and foliage in relief.
Approx. 1900.
The cup measures: 7.2 x 6.3...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of four division silver toast racks
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of four division silver toast racks with trefoil hoop handles, stamped Chester 1932.
Dimensions
Height 3 Inches
Width 3 Inches
Depth 2 Inches
Category
Early 20th Century British Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 12 Antique Austrian Gilt & Jeweled Bronze Dinner Place Card Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 place card holders.
With gilt bronze filigree faces that are each set with round glass cabochons and that are each supported by a semi-circular foot.
The glass cabochons span the color spectrum from opaque pink and turquoise to clear, red, green, and blue.
Simply a wonderful set of place card holders that would be a wonderful complement to Moser glassware...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Bohemian Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian English Sterling Silver Toasting Fork or Meat Serving Fork London 1909
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1909 by Jackson & Fullerton, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Toasting Fork, features wonderfully engraved decoration throughout including ...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Plated Rose Decor Fruit Bowl Catchall, Sweden
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful silver plated bowl with handle, vintage Sweden. Nice addition to every table. Some patina, but this is old-age. Measurements given in dimensions section show s the high w...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Fiddle Shell by Robert Belk English Silverplated Flatware Set Service 94 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Fiddle Shell by Robert Belk English Silverplated Flatware set, 94 pieces. This set includes:
8 Large Dinner Size Knives, 10"
8 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4"
8 Luncheon Knives, 9"
16 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Small Teaspoons, 5"
8 Large Cream Soup Spoons, 6 7/8"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/4"
8 Coffee Spoons, 4 5/8"
8 Fish Knives, 8 1/2"
8 Fish Forks, 7 1/4"
1 Gravy Ladle, 7 1/2"
4 Serving Spoons, 9"
1 Sugar Shell...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Foxhall by Watson Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service for 8 - 43 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Foxhall by Watson sterling silver flatware set, 43 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9".
Eight forks, 7 1/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/4".
Eight teaspoons, 5 7/8".
Eight hollow...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 Minton for Tiffany Vibrant Green Rimmed Soup Bowls, Extra Wide Collar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic set of fine porcelain soup bowls by one of our favorites, Minton England. Custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retailer Tiffany and Company and Circa 1910. Rich double gold bands...
Category
1910s English Belle Époque Vintage Tableware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
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
Antique Signed German Vienna Style Porcelain Hand Painted Cabinet Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Vienna style porcelain cabinet plate.
Entitled "Blumensprueche", which translates in English as "Flower Sayings"
Depicted in the central cartouche is an image of a young woman being attended to by a cherub/putti. The cherub stands atop a pedestal and has one outstretched hand offering a white flower to the woman, who looks rather amused by the gift.
Signed to the lower right 'H. Zatzka'.
The rim of the bowl is richly decorated with two-toned raised gold decoration and gold jeweling on a light blue to turquoise ground.
Simply a top shelf antique cabinet plate...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Woodlily by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 57 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Woodlily (Glossy finish) by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 57 pieces. This graceful pattern features a modern stylized leaf and openwork at the top of the handle around th...
Category
1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Extensive 70 Piece Crystal Service Antique Ruby Cabochon & Gilt Custom
By Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hard to find custom ordered extensive crystal service ware with 2 sizes for 18, and 2 sizes for 17. This custom service features cabochon ruby style pan...
Category
Early 1900s Czech Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Gold
A collection of 6 pieces of various silver and plated silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A collection of 6 pieces of various silver and plated silver.
Sandwich tong, spoons and more.
Early 20th century.
In good condition with minor signs of use.
Stamped 800 and 90 etc.
Sandwich tongs...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Tableware
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
C F A Voysey, Keswick School of Industrial Art, Arts & Crafts silver salt shaker
Located in London, GB
C.F.A. Voysey attributed.
Made by the Keswick School of Industrial Art.
An Arts and Crafts silver salt shaker
Handmade with stylized heart decoration...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meissen Coffee Pot, Sugar Bowl and Cream Jug with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen coffee pot, sugar bowl and cream jug with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Lids modelled with rosebuds. Early 20th century.
The co...
Category
Early 20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Bing & Grondahl, Empire. Two small bowls, two salt shakers in porcelain. 1920s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grondahl, Empire. Two small bowls, two salt shakers in porcelain.
1920s.
In excellent condition.
Marked.
Bowls 8.5 cm. x 7.5 cm. H 1.5 cm. – second sorting.
Salt shaker - larg...
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique George V English sterling silver knife / pen rests; an addition to our dining silverware collection...
Category
1910s English Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Rare Georg Jensen coffee pot with accompanying creamer and sugar bowl in silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Georg Jensen coffee pot with accompanying creamer and sugar bowl in three-towered silver.
Handle and lid knob of carved ebony. With a hing...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver
Pair of Pitchers WMF, German, 1909 in Silver Plated and Red Crystal, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Pitchers WMF
Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
year: 1909
Country: Germany
Materials: silver plated and red glass
Several of the WMF objects can be seen in museums
Stamps
...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Art Glass
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
Rare Georg Jensen Teapot in Three-Towered Silver
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Georg Jensen teapot in three-towered silver, 830.
Handle and lid knob of carved ebony. With a hinged lid.
Marked with 1915–1930 mark. Design...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Tableware
Materials
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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