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Tableware For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Carafe Set with 5 Mugs in Glazed Ceramic, France 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern yellow carafe set with 5 Mugs in Glazed Ceramic, France 1970s. Lovely French Carafe Set with 5 Mugs in wonderful glazed ceramic, si...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, Five Colored "Lorry" Water Glasses
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, five colored "lorry" water glasses. Art glass. Swedish design. 1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 5.0 ??x H 10.5 cm.
Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Milk Jug, 1847s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th porcelain milk jug made by the French and famous manufacture of Sevres. We can see three stamp at the back : the stamp of sevres 1040, the red stamp...
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1840s French Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Eight "Herbst / Autumn" Porcelain Plates, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Eight "Herbst / Autumn" porcelain plates decorated with branches and orange leaves. 1970s. Diameter: 11 x 10.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Fiskars, Finland, "Fiskamin", 5 Retro Plates in Yellow and Brown Melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fiskars, Finland. "Fiskamin". Five parts in orange (4) and brown (1) melamine. 1970/80s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Two square plates: L 23.0 x W 20.0 x H 3.0 cm. ...
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Other

19th Century Porcelain, 12 Piece Painted Cups and Saucers Cobalt Blue
Located in Southall, GB
19th century Elegant 12 Piece painted, cobalt blue porcelain cups and saucers, with a genre, Neapolitan scene; cylindrical shape, with a rectangular handle. Decorated with gold.
Category

19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georgian Sterling Silver Chased Sauce Boat, James Arthur, London, 1827
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian sterling silver chased sauce boat with elaborate decorations, featuring Oak leaves with acorns. Made in England, London, 1827 Maker: James Arthur Fully hallmarke...
Category

1820s British Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid Victorian English Sterling Silver Christening Mug, Birmingham, 1863
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1863 by Hilliard & Thomason, this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features wonderful engraved decoration to the body, bead b...
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling 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

1970s Gorgeous Orange Set of Six Cups with Pitcher in Ceramic by Gabbianelli
Located in Milan, IT
1970s Gorgeous orange set of six cups with pitcher in Ceramic by Gabbianelli. The items are in excellent condition Dimension Pitcher diam 4,92" x 8,66" inches diam 12,5 cm x cm...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

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

Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Half Lace coffee cups with saucers. Model number 1/756. The cup measures: 7.7 x 6.5 cm. Sau...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Fiddle Thread and Drop Gravy Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver Fiddle Thread and Drop pattern gravy spoons; an addition to ou...
Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

PMR, Bavaria, Jaeger & Co, Germany. a Set of Twelve Retro Plates in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PMR, Bavaria, Jaeger & Co, Germany. A set of Twelve retro plates in porcelain with a floral motif. Approx. 1970s. Stamped Jaeger & Co. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 19.5 cm.
Category

1970s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 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 sterling silver coffee pot has a plain tapering cylindrical form with a moulded base, all in the Cassic English George I style. The plain body of this Victorian silver coffee pot...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Regency Period Sterling Silver Bell, Peter & William Bateman, London, 1818
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1818 by Peter & William Bateman, this handsome, Regency Period, antique sterling silver bell, is baluster shaped, and feat...
Category

1810s English Regency Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Baccarat Gilt Bronze & Crystal Double Salt Cellars, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Excellent pair of gilt bronze double cherub salt cellars! Fully marked to bottom. Each with removable crystal bowls, which i will be including a 5th (incase one breaks!).
Category

19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair English "Old Sheffield Plate" Geo. III "Adam" Style 3-Light Candelabra
Located in Charleston, SC
Superb quality antique English "Old Sheffield Plate" George III "Adam" Style spiral turned 3-light candelabra. Please note the unusual spiral-turned center and looped candelabra arm...
Category

19th Century English Adam Style Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sheffield Plate

Full Set of Nickel Bronze Mid Century Modern Flatware 153pcs, Boxed
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous full set of nickel bronze flatware from Thailand. Set consists of 24 dinner knives, 24 dinner forks, 12 large spoons, 12 f...
Category

1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Arabia, Finland, Porcelain Tray Decorated with Antique Kitchen Utensils, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arabia, Finland, porcelain tray decorated with antique kitchen utensils. 1970s. In excellent condition. Marked. First factory quality. Di...
Category

1970s Finnish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Ionic by John Polhemus Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 62 Pieces Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare Ionic by John Polhamus, circa 1860 sterling silver flatware set, retailed by Tiffany & Co., 62 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dessert Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 7 7/8" ...
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1850s Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica salad plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3573. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory ...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
Located in Bath, GB
A rare find, this magnificent novelty toast rack / Egg Cruet of sporting interest, consists of the toast rack with an egg cup either end kept in place by an ...
Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy, a Set of 6 Plates in Yellow Melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Massimo Vignelli for Heller, Italy. A set of 6 plates in yellow melamine. 1970/80s. Stackable. In excellent condition. Marked. D 19,5 x H 2,0 cm.  
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Other

Eighteenth Century by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous 18th century by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set- 57 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1 gravy lad...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Antique Silver-Plated and Gilded Tea spoons made by Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely set of 12 antique silver plated teaspoons by the French maker Christofle. The spoons date from around 1900. They are beautifully refined, the scoop pa...
Category

1890s French Belle Époque Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pmr, Bavaria, Jaeger & Co. Germany, a Set of Six Retro Plates in Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PMR, Bavaria, Jaeger & Co. Germany. A set of six retro plates in porcelain with a floral motif. circa 1970s. Stamped Jaeger & Co. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 19.5 cm.
Category

1970s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, Twelve Colored "Lorry" Wine Glasses
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, twelve colored "Lorry" wine glasses in six different colours. Art glass. Swedish design. 1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 5.5 x H 15.0 cm.
Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 3 Antique Hand Carved Russian Agate Open Salt Dishes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 3 Antique Hand Carved Russian Agate open salt dishes Each dish with natural inclusions - sizing from 2” on small and 2.375” on larger width.
Category

19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Agate

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

Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, Four Colored "Lorry" Vodka Glasses
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lennart Rosén for Reijmyre, four colored "Lorry" vodka glasses. Art glass. Swedish design. 1970s. In perfect condition. Dimensions: D 6.5 x H 7.0 cm.
Category

1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

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

Napoleon III Porcelain De Paris 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. Beaut...
Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Charming Victorian Novelty Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter 'Duck' - Made 1893
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1893 by Saunders & Shepherd, this charming, Antique Glass & Sterling Silver Decanter, is modelled to resemble a duck, with the hand blown clear glass body...
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 106 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 crafted in 1828, features an intricate floral design along its entire stem and handle. Superb Dinner & Luncheon Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 6, Antique Tea Spoons, English, Silver, Hallmark, London, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 6 antique tea spoons. An English, silver cutlery case with tongs, hallmarked in the late Victorian period, 1900. Beautifully pre...
Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver composite Fiddle & Thread pattern flatware service for 12 persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian composite sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Fiddle and Thread pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border. The anterior surface of each handle terminal is ornamented with a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a stag's head erased. The posterior surface of each piece is plain and unembellished, apart from a rounded heel to the bowl of each spoon and drop of each fork. This Victorian sterling silver flatware set consists of 66 pieces: 24 Table forks 12 Table spoons 12 Dessert forks 12 Dessert spoons 6 Serving spoons These exceptional example of antique silverware have been crafted by the collectable silversmiths William Eaton (in 1839-1841) and Elizabeth Eaton (in 1852). This antique silver service can be purchased with knives if so desired, for further information please contact Andrew Campbell directly. The service benefits from an additional 12 table forks. This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Condition This Victorian sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons is a superior gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The bright cut engraved crests have wear in keeping with age and use. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this impressive antique silver cutlery set...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tudor by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pcs Rare Multi-Motif
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceedingly rare Tudor by Gorham c1880 sterling silver flatware set - 72 Pieces. This multi-motif pattern is beautifully hand engraved with varying floral and rococo designs. This se...
Category

19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Antique French Silver Hallmarked Oyster Forks in Case, Circa 1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 antique French silver hallmarked oyster forks in original case, circa 1885. Maker's mark: "maître orfèvre" (master goldsmith...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

George IV Period Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, Sheffield 1821
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in sheffield in 1821 by Smith, Tate & Co., this very attractive pair of George IV period, antique sterling silver wine coasters...
Category

1820s English George IV Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Painted Glass Jug from '70s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Carafe from the 70s in hand painted glass with floral decorations and stopper. Particular and scenographic to be placed inside a showcase or on a s...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

English King by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Kettle on Stand #10053 (#4908)
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH KING (c. 1885) Patterns similar to our English King were first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have remained among the most popular styles for>flatware today, in both Europe and America. Tiffany & Co. first made its own version of English King in 1885. It harmonizes with any eighteenth-century-inspired style neo-Georgian, Colonial, Louis XVI, Sheraton, Chippendale, Adam or Hepplewhite. The rich, intricate decoration of Tiffany's English King pattern reflects the luxurious entertainments given during the latter part of the eighteenth century and will enhance and give a sense of occasion to present-day settings. Designed by Charles Grosjean (1841-1888). Grosjean worked in his family's firm which produced high end silverware to prominent New York City retailers, including Tiffany. Upon his father's death, Grosjean left his family firm to become superintendent of Tiffany's silver factory in 1868. He had great background in silver and was an artist and was referred to as "one of the best living decorators of silver". He was a teacher in the Tiffany School and designed a few full lines of sterling patterns...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Raymond Loewy for Air France Concorde Set of 36 Circa's 1970
Located in Brussels, BE
This is original cutlery set of 36 brown pieces : 12 knifes, 12 spoons ,12 forks. Created by designer Raymond Loewy for Air France. These are made of steel and brown plastic. Each piece is branded 'Air France'. Raymond Loewy designed...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Luxury 60 Pcs Service "Japon" Imari Know as "Monet" Creil & Montereau 19th
Located in Paris, FR
"Japon" Imari service, produced in 1876 by the Creil & Montereau pottery, shows the great success of Japonism in tableware production, like the Bracquemo...
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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold

Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Siena Salad Set, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Siena salad set in glazed ceramics and stainless steel. 1970s. Measure: Length: 27 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. Original box included.
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1970s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Rare and Early Meissen Bowl / Basket with Pierced Rim
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Rare and early Meissen bowl with pierced rim, handles in the form of branches, foliage and moulded flowers. Approx. 1800. In excell...
Category

19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain. Late 19th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and butterflies. Late 19th century. Measurements: D 24.5 X H 4.0 In excellent co...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain with Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica salad plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3573. Diameter: 19.5 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory ...
Category

1970s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Fiskars, Finland. "Fiskamin". 12 Retro Plates in Yellow Melamine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Fiskars, Finland. "Fiskamin". 12 retro plates in yellow melamine - two sizes. 1970s / 80s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: L 23.0 x W 20.0 x H 3.0 cm. Dimensions: L 17...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Other

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

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

Tetard Freres Shell & Bead 950 Silver Flatware Set Service French 128 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services and Louis XV style pieces. In 1901, the house was taken over by his three sons, Henri, Jacques and Georges under the name Tétard Frères. From the 1920s, the house works after the models of Valery Bizouard (1875-1945) and Louis Tardy (1881-1978), creators of Avant Garde. Jean Tétard...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

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

'Louis Pattern' - Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Kettle - Martin, Hall & Co. 1881
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1881 by Martin, Hall & Co., this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Kettle, is in the sought after 'Louis' pattern. The kettle measures 17"(43cm) t...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kpm, Berlin, Two Antique Plates in Curved Porcelain with Hand-Painted Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KPM, Berlin. Two antique plates in curved porcelain with hand-painted flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century. Measure: Diameter: 19 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Bougainville by Puiforcat Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 37 Pcs in Box
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Bougainville by Puiforcat France sterling silver flatware set, 37 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner size forks, 8 3/8" 12 teaspoons, 5 1/2" 12 large dinner spoons, ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 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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