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Tableware For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1990s
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, London 1861, Henry Wilkinson
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1861 by Henry Wilkinson, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, features engraved decoration to the body, bead borders, and a gilt i...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Italian Silver Tea Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Italian silver two-handled tea tray, an addition to our continental silver collection.
This excep...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian 1855 Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
By John Figg
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 vertical pale and conjoined arch decoration.
The flared rim of the mustard pot is ornamented with an applied gadroon decorated border.
This fine mustard pot retains the original hallmarked hinged subtly domed cover surmounted with an impressive cast figural mask decorated thumbpiece.
This fine example of antique silver...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
116 Pieces
A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents.
This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of conservation, and the extraordinary range of pieces and serving pieces.
Set includes:
o 33 assiettes (8.75" diam)
o 13 shallow soup plates (8.5")
o 18 dessert plates (8.5")
o 9 saucers (5.25")
o 9 cups (2 " H x 3.5 x 4 )
o 12 cream jars with their lids "pots à crème...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Chased Antique Sterling Silver Childs Mug, London 1867
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1867 by Henry John Lias & Son, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, features chased and engrave...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Pewter Measure from the Hope Inn, by Edward J Wilderness Row
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian pewter measure from the Hope Inn, by Edward J Wilderness Row
Hope Tavern, 179 Stanhope Street, Euston Road
Hallmarked Edward J London of Wi...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Pewter
Mid-19th Century Set of 6 Crystal Knife Rests
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant set of knife rests, from Belgium, made in the mid-19th century.
Pieces of timeless design for a distinctive dining set.
With cer...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Minimalist Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal
Antique Russian Silver and Niello Enamel Beaker
By Aleksey Osipov
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive Russian silver and niello enamel beaker; an addition to our Russian silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Russian silver beaker...
Category
1860s Russian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Emilio Bergamin for Taitù, Romantica Coffee Service for Eight People
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emilio Bergamin for Taitù. Romantica coffee service for eight people in porcelain with flowers.
Dated 1994.
The cup measures: 8.7 x 7 cm.
Saucer di...
Category
1990s Italian Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Ornate Chased Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, Sheffield 1856
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1856 by Hawksworth Eyres & Co., this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, features chased...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Grape by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 84 Pieces Early
Located in Big Bend, WI
Early, scarce "Grape" by Whiting, patented 1855, sterling silver flatware set - 84 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner knives, 9 1/4"
12 dinner forks, 7 3/4"
12 luncheon/desser...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Gold and Mother of Pearl Handled Butter Knife
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English 9-carat yellow gold and mother of pearl handled butter knife, boxed, an addition to our diverse flatware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian 9-karat gold butter knife has a sabre style knife blade, with a broad incurved shaped form.
The anterior face of the concave curved blade is ornamented with a segmented panel of impressive bright cut engraved foliate ornamentation, all on a matte background.
The reverse surface of the blade is plain, apart from the feature hallmarks.
This antique knife retains the original, fine and impressive carved mother of pearl handle...
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Gold
Novelty Pig Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers, London, 1999
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1999, this charming sterling silver salt & pepper set, are modelled to resemble pigs. The salt shaker measures 3.5"(9 cm) tall, and the pepper measures 2.5"(6...
Category
1990s English Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, 15 Antique Plates in Hand-Painted Faience
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. 15 antique plates in hand-painted faience.
1870s / 80s.
Measure: Diameter: 23.5 cm.
In very good condition. All plates with small peels along ...
Category
1870s French Antique Tableware
Materials
Faience
Tipt by Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 56 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tipt is a plain pattern with a oval tip, creating a simple, timeless design. The Knives in this set have wonderful pistol-grip handles.
Stunning "Tipt" by Walker & Hall (England) ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rattail Antique by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Rattail Antique by Dominick and Haff sterling silver Dinner & Luncheon size Flatware set with fabulous pistol-grip handle knives - 72 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner si...
Category
19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Silver and Horn Mounted Roasting Fork, circa 1830
Located in Central England, GB
A rare early 19th century silver and Horn Mounted Roasting Fork.
This rare and unusual piece is a fine quality item made for a 19th-century gentleman and most likely for his use whilst on a hunting expedition probably big game hunting...
Category
19th Century British Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
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
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
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Small Cream Jug with Scenes
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver small cream jug with scenes.
Made in England, Ca.1870's
Maker: Maker's mark is partially faded.
Approx. Dimensions -
Diameter x height: 6....
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Lily of the Valley by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 98 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Nouveau lily of the valley by Whiting, circa 1885, sterling silver Flatware set - 98 Pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, mother of...
Category
19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elkington & Co. Silverplate Charger by Morel-Ladeuil
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important antique silverplate charger created by Elkington & Co., based on a sculpture by French artist Morel Ladeuil. Cast by one of the most significant and highly respected English silver firms in history, the classically-designed repoussé form displays an intimate scene of a lady being dressed by her attendants. Surrounded by a border of Greek anthemions and supported its elm and mahogany solid wood frame, this plaque is a tour-de-force of silver plate artistry.
Elkington & Co. patented the first commercial electroplating process and held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Novelty Glass & Sterling Silver Claret Jug - Walrus - Philip John Cassidy 1995
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1995 by Philip John Cassidy, this charming Sterling Silver Claret Jug, is modelled to look like a walrus.
The claret jug measures 6.5"(16.5cm) tall, by 12.2...
Category
1990s English Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Colorful Antique Sake Bottle / 'Kutani Ware' / 1830-1900 / Small Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Kutani ware is a color-painted porcelain produced around Kanazawa City in the southern part of Ishikawa Prefecture, starting in 1655. It features a colorfu...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Tableware
Materials
Pottery
Baguette by Christofle Silverplate Flatware Service Dinner Set Estate 199 pcs
By Christofle
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a dedication to perfection and quality, Christofle flatware creations unite craftsmanship and modern technique, resulting in flatware to be handed down through generations.
Monumental Baguette / Fidelio by Christofle...
Category
1990s Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Michelsen Set of 3 Queen Margrethe Gilt Sterling Silver Kiddush Cups/ Goblets
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 partially gilt sterling silver Kiddush cups/ goblets by A. Michelsen with engraved decorations across and gilt interiors. The tallest one measures 4'' in height by 4 1/4'' i...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
19th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver & Enamel Bowl, Wang Hing, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th Century Extremely Rare Chinese export silver & enamel finger bowl, the sides are applied with shaded enamels, depicting blooming chrysanthemu...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Circular Glass Jam/Conserve Pot/Jar with Silver Lid
Located in Folkestone, GB
Edwardian cut glass jam pot with engraved silver lid. Sheffield, 1902 by Atkin Brothers.
Measure: Height including finial is 7cms.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Stephen Smith Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Gilt Goblets
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver gilt goblets have a bell shaped form supported by a plain knopped pedestal to a circular spreading foot.
The surface of these Victorian goblets are embellished with chased bands...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Meissen Porcelain Bowl with Hand-Painted Flowers and Insects
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Meissen porcelain bowl with hand-painted flowers and insects. 19th century.
Measures: 26.5 x 19 x 4.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
1st factory quality.
Category
19th Century German Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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
Set of Five Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Plates Basket Japan Ptn, Ca 1818
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good set of five early desert plates, all in the Basket Japan pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England and dating to circa 1815-1820.
The plates are well potted with a circular shape, a moulded rim and sit on a low foot.
The pattern is hand painted with typical bold enamels of cobalt blue, burnt orange and salmon, all in varying shades, over an under-glaze transfer printed outline. This pattern is one of Mason's earliest and most popular chinoiserie influenced designs called "Basket Japan", as illustrated on page 103 of a guide to Mason's patent ironstone patterns, circa 1813-1848, published by The Mason's Collectors' Club.
The base of each plate carries one of the earliest impressed Mason's marks stating; "Mason's Patent Ironstone China" in a single line, together with a large blue...
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Ironstone
19th Century Silver Caddy Spoon with Foliate Engraving, Birmingham, 1846 - 7
Located in Central England, GB
An antique early Victorian silver caddy spoon with a rectangular bowl with Foliate Engraving.
This superb rare early Victorian silver caddy spoon had an ornate embossed handle and a rectangular bowl with re-entrant corners. The bowl is finely detailed with engraved Lillies and foliage further enhanced with boarders and corner decoration. Hallmarked Birmingham 1846-7.
The makers mark for George Unite who was noted as a quality maker of small silver items...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Flatware set for Twelve by George Adams c1869 London
By George Adams
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1869, Sterling, by George Adams, London, England. This fabulous complete set for twelve by George Adams, renowned London Silversmith, is in the clas...
Category
1860s British Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Late Victorian Sterling Silver Christening Mug
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique late Victorian sterling silver Christening mug in a tapering cylindrical form with a reeded banded plain body, moulded rim foot and cast bracket style handle.
Maker : Uniden...
Category
1870s British Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Late 19th Century English Mahogany Lazy-Susan
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming late-19th century English Victorian lazy-suzan with the top being constructed of one piece of mahogany and resting on a turned mahogany base.
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Cut Glass Mugs
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of Regency period diamond and slice cut glass mugs.
Ireland, circa 1810.
Height: 10.5 cm (4 1/4")
Width: 14 cm (5 1/2").
Depth: 9 cm (3 1/2").
Category
1810s Antique Tableware
Materials
Cut Glass
Antique Victorian sterling silver double tea caddy.
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian sterling silver double tea caddy.
Maker: Charles Frederick Hancock
Made in London, 1862
Fully hallmarked.
Tea caddy is oval shaped, has two compartments, body decorated with floral garlands.
Dimensions -
Length : 15 cm
Width : 11.5 cm
Height : 16.5 cm
Weight: 732 grams ( in total )
Hancock history begins in the heart of Victorian London with Mr Charles Frederick Hancock establishing his eponymous firm on the corner of Bond Street and Bruton Street in 1849. Dealing in the finest jewellery, silver and gemstones Hancocks quickly builds a reputation for excellence. Within a year the company had been granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Victoria and was soon counting many of the principle sovereigns of Europe as patrons.
In 1856 Queen Victoria entrusted Hancocks with the making of the newly introduced Victoria Cross...
Category
1860s British Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Ott & Brewer Aesthetic Blanc de Chine Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ott & Brewer aesthetic blanc de chine pitcher, with patterned body and reptile handle. Stamped O & B.
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Dutch Silver Tea Caddy in the Shape of a Chest Box
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Dutch silver tea caddy in the shape of a chest box, decorated with repoussé figural scene.
The surface of this tea caddy is embellished with embossed panels depicting figu...
Category
1890s Dutch Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Veyrat French Parisian Silver Flatware Dinner Service for 12 with Boxes
By Jean Francois Veyrat
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique French gold washed silverware were made by the well-known Veyrat company of Paris France, in circa 1890 in the period Art Nouveau style. There are a combined fort...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Decorative mug with handle
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Decorative mug with handle.
Made in England, London, 1871
Maker: George Fisher
Fully hallmarked.
Approx. Dimensio...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century primitive wood bowl with signs of hand carving, a wide flat bottom, and a fantastic patina. Would be perfect for catching the day’s mail, serving bread at yo...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Tableware
Materials
Wood
Antique Late Victorian Large Sterling Silver Beaker
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique late Victorian large sterling silver beaker.
Maker: Daniel & John Wellby
Made in England, London, 1896
Fully hallmarked.
Beaker is having a round body with tapering si...
Category
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georgian Sterling Silver Small Brandy Warming Pan
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian sterling silver small brandy warming pan.
The pan has a wooden handle.
Maker: G.J
Made in England, London, 1809
Fully hallmarked.
...
Category
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Georgian Irish Sterling Silver Fiddle Pattern Gravy Straining Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Georgian Irish sterling silver fiddle pattern gravy straining spoon, an addition to our collectible flatware collection.
This exceptional antique George III Irish sterling silver straining spoon...
Category
Early 1800s Irish George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rococo by Dominick & Haff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 72 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Rococo by Dominick & Haff, circa 1888, Sterling silver Flatware set, 72 pieces. This scarce set includes:
12 Dinner knives, 9 3/8" (Mother of Pearl handles w/blunt plate...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Novelty Milk Churn Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder, Hukin & Heath 1885
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1885 by Hukin & Heath, this charming Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Pepper Grinder is in the form of a milk churn and features a Peugeot mechanism. The g...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Majolica Asparagus Plates Art Nouveau Style Set of 4 Manufactured by Orchies
By Orchies
Located in Paris, FR
We have incredible pieces in this Majolica collection, including lots of different-style platters, serving cradles, pitchers, and very rare sauce bowls. This 19th-century Majolica as...
Category
19th Century French Antique Tableware
Materials
Majolica
Silver Putto Wine Bottle Stopper
Located in Delft, NL
A silver putto wine bottle stopper
A silver (800/1000 purity of silver) wine bottle stopper with
a scene of Verrocchio's charming little angel, P...
Category
19th Century European Antique Tableware
Materials
Marble, Silver
Early 19th Century Welsh Cutlery Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 19th century Welsh pine two-section cutlery tray with a handled-divider. How lovely would this be to use at your next garden party or lun...
Category
Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Antique Tableware
Materials
Pine
Emile Gallé for St. Clement Nancy, Twelve Antique Plates in Hand-Painted Faience
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy. Twelve antique plates in hand-painted faience. 1870s / 80s.
Measure: diameter: 22 cm.
In very good condition. All plates with small peels along ...
Category
1870s French Antique Tableware
Materials
Faience
19th Century Norwegian Solid Silver & Enamel Tea Service, Marius Hammer, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
19th century Norwegian solid silver & cloisonneé-enamel tea service on tray, comprised of a coffee pot, teapot, sugar bowl, cream jug and six cups with saucers on a large serving tra...
Category
19th Century Norwegian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Silver-Plated Coffee Set from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries with Tray
Located in Opole, PL
Silver-Plated Coffee Set from the Turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries with Tray
We present you this silver-plated coffee table with a tray composed of 6 pieces.
All items are in pe...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy, Five Antique Plates in Hand-Painted Faience
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Nancy.
Five antique plates in hand-painted faience. 1870s / 80s.
Diameter: 22 cm.
In very good condition. All plates with s...
Category
1870s French Antique Tableware
Materials
Faience
11 Antique Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided Cake Plates
Located in Copenhagen, DK
11 antique Copenhagen Blue Flower Braided cake plates.
Model number 10/8094. Late 19th century.
Diameter: 14.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
2nd factory quality.
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Victorian Gilt Sterling Silver Ships Claret Jug - Charles & George Fox 1854
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Charles & George Fox, this striking, Antique Sterling Silver Claret Jug, features a wide glass body which would add stability, a gilt mount and handle...
Category
1850s English Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Late Victorian Sterling Silver Small Oyster Shell Menu Holders
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique late Victorian sterling silver small shell menu holders
Maker: Pembrook & Dickins
Made in England, Birmingham, 1899
Fully hallmarked.
Approx. dimensions :
Length width...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique and Vintage Tableware
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany & Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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