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Tableware For Sale
Style: Art Nouveau
Style: Minimalist
"Oak Ring Tray” Oak Minimalist Tray by Aparentment
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The oak ring tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Oak, manufactured according to traditional methods.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Tableware
Materials
Oak
Cleo Drinking Glass 'Goto' by el mono home. Hand Blown in Murano.
Located in New York, NY
Majestic pieces of art should not be limited to being hung on our walls. Introducing Cleo, a timelessly designed hand blown glass (goto), composed of Murrine (colored patterns or ima...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Tableware
Materials
Art Glass, Murrine, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Friedr. Herder Solingen Knife Scissors and Shaving Razor Advertising Enamel Sign
By Friedrich Herder A. Sn Solingen
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn Solingen bayonets, knives, razors, enamel porcelain advertising sign. Never used, it was found on the original packaging. Perfect gloss. German m...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Metal
Joy Collection, Big Steel Tray
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
JOY COLLECTION
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
John Keats
I am free for the silence of shapes and colors.
Manoel de Barros
It is better to be happy than sad
Joy is the best...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Tableware
Materials
Steel
Art Nouveau Silver Cutlery Set For 12 People In Original Case, Austria-Hungary
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery set made of solid silver for twelve people consisting of 95 parts in original wooden box.
Dateing: circa 1900
Material: Massive silver '800'
Form type: Elegant, s...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Cambridge Blown Glass Flower Petal Sterling Silver Overlay Trinket Candy Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cambridge Blown Glass Flower Petal Sterling Silver Overlay Trinket Candy Dish. Item features blown glass, floral silver overlay, very nice vintage dish. Circa Early to Mid 20...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Cake Server 192
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen silver cake server, item 192 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Style: Art Nouveau
Ha...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Tableware
Materials
Murano Glass
Ipsen's, Denmark, Art Nouveau Dish in Hand-Painted Ceramics with Grapevine
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ipsen's, Denmark. Art Nouveau dish in hand-painted ceramics modelled with grape vine and foliage.
1920s/30s.
Model number 135.
Measures: 31 x 5.5...
Category
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Goose Duck Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of twelve silver plated napkin rings, circa 1960s, made by unknown company. A nice set of round rings, in the style of the Art Nouveau era. All of them with a nice patina. Can ...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver plated Antique Napkin Rings, Set of Twelve, Germany 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of twelve silver plated napkin rings, circa 1910-1930s, attributed to WMF. A nice set of round rings, from the Art Nouveau era. All of them with a nice patina. Can be cleaned f...
Category
20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co. French Hand Painted Porcelain Saucer Plates, Twelve
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of twelve French Classical or Art Nouveau hand painted gold gilt saucer plates
By Le Tallec for Tiffany & Co.
France, Circa 1930s
Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 0.75"...
Category
1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Very Rare Art Nouveau Bronze Spoon Warmer Modeled After A Toad
Located in Austin, TX
Enjoy a serving of sheer whimsy with this unique Art Nouveau bronze spoon warmer designed as a toad. Reflecting a unique aspect of late 19th to early 20th-century artistry, it acts a...
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Emile Gallé. Large tray made of fruitwood. Inlaid with floral motifs.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emile Gallé (1846-1904), French artist and designer.
Large tray made of fruitwood. Inlaid with floral motifs in various types of wood.
Late 19th century.
Signed.
In perfect conditio...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Fruitwood
Durgin Gilt Sterling Silver Salad Serving Set in New Art Pattern Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
Durgin sterling silver salad serving set in the celebrated New Art Pattern and in Art Nouveau Style. In heavy gage and with gilt wash bowls, the fork and spoon are in crisp condition and measure 9 1/4'' in length. Hallmarks are shown.
William B. Durgin Company (1853 - 1924) was a noted American sterling silver manufacturer based in Concord, New Hampshire, and one of the largest flatware and hollowware manufacturers in the United States. Over the period 1905-1924 it was merged into the Gorham Manufacturing Company.
The company was founded by silversmith William Butler Durgin (July 29, 1833 - May 6, 1905). Durgin was born in Campton, New Hampshire, and from 1849-1853 apprenticed to Boston silversmith Newell Harding. In the 1840s Durgin moved back to Concord, where he opened a small shop making spoons opposite the Free Bridge Road. He incorporated as William B. Durgin Company in 1853, in 1854 added the manufacture of silverware, and in 1866 established a large brick factory on School Street. In 1905, after the death of both Durgin and his son, George F. Durgin, the company was acquired by Gorham through a long process that culminated with an official purchase in 1924. Production was moved to Providence, Rhode Island, in 1931.
The company made the Davis Cup, the silver service for the battleship USS New Hampshire, and medals for St. Paul's School. Its Fairfax flatware...
Category
Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Christofle Made in Argentina, Flatware art nouveau in Silverplated
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Gorgeous unknown pattern made in Argentina Christofle Silverplate Flatware set
100 pieces total. This set includes:
12 Dinner Forks - 20 centimeters
12 Salad Forks - 17,5 centimet...
Category
20th Century Argentine Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen Blossom sugar tongs, design by Georg Jensen.
Additional Information:
Material: Sterling Silver
Style: Art Nouveau
H...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Frigast Sterling Silver Fish Serving Set
By Frigast
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a silver fish serving set by Copenhagen silversmith Poul Frigast. The handles are hand cut and chased, forming a scene of a fish swimming under water lilies. There is also a ...
Category
1930s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Minimalist Blackened Steel Tray by Scott Gordon
By Scott Gordon
Located in Sharon, VT
The rolled tray, an original design offered exclusively by Vermontica, is designed and produced in Vermont by Scott Gordon. A delicate complex curve created on a 16" square of blacke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Tableware
Materials
Steel
Art Nouveau Souvenir Glass Creamer or Small Vase Antique, German Glassware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful decorative item, if you use it as creamer or flower vase on your table, this will be a nice addition. Found on an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a small maker...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Glass
Dog Punch Bowl, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910, Argentor, WMF
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch Bowl Argentor
Argentor
The firm Argentor Werke was located in Wimbergerstra§e, in one of the inner districts of Vienna, a site where different metal-ware companies gathered tog...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Punch Bowl with Deer Style and peacock , Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1910
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Punch Bowl WMF
Style: Art Nouveau
Materials: Silver plated and Crystal
year: 1910
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you ha...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, Small 115
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver serving spoon, item #115 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling Silver
Style: ...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Viennese Silver Art Nouveau Cutlery Set, 12 People by Klinkosch In Original Case
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery Set Made Of Solid Silver For Twelve People Consisting Of 93 Parts in original wooden box.
Date of manufactory: circa 1890
Material: Massive silver '800'
Form t...
Category
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Child fork/Spoon 190
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Danish sterling silver Georg Jensen silver child spoon/fork also referred to as a spork , item 190 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional i...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Cheese Plane 222
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel (blade) cheese plane, item #222 in the Acorn Pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Materi...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Serving Fork, Small 116
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver serving fork, item 116 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Item number: 3062116
Materials: Sterl...
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
WMF. A set of six Art Nouveau silver plated desert spoons in unused condition.
Located in London, GB
WMF. A set of six Art Nouveau silver-plated desert spoons in almost unused condition.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This cute antique Art Nouveau figurative toothpick holder by WMF is a delightful representation of the period's artistic sensibilities. Crafted from silver-plated pewter in a material known as "Britannia Metall," this piece exudes a certain charm and whimsy that is characteristic of Art Nouveau design.
The toothpick holder features a figurative scene depicting a young boy cradling a dachshund puppy in his arms. This tender and endearing scene captures a moment of affection and companionship between the boy and his furry friend. The attention to detail in rendering both the boy's features and the dachshund's playful expression showcases the skilled artistry of the WMF craftsmen.
"Britannia Metall" refers to a high-quality pewter alloy that was favored during the Art Nouveau period for its malleability and durability. The silver-plated finish lends a touch of elegance to the piece, while still allowing the fine details of the figurine to shine through.
WMF, or Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, was a renowned German metalware company that was at the forefront of Art Nouveau design. Their pieces are highly collectible and sought after for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistic merit.
This antique toothpick...
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Pewter
French Cardeilhac 950 Silver Vermeil Flatware Set Service Dessert 36 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Cardeilhac French 950 silver light vermeil Dessert set, 36 pieces, with engraved/etched pattern, similar to Royal Cisele. The set is vermeil, wit...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dominick & Haff Pair of Sterling Silver 1908 Compotes Tazze/ Bowls Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
Dominick & Haff pair of sterling silver compote, tazze or footed bowls, from 1908, in Art Nouveau style, showcasing floral and curvilinear palmette motifs. They measure 8 3/4'' in di...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Jugendstil silver plated dose attr. Josef Hoffmann for JL Herrmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil silver plated dose attr. Josef Hoffmann for JL Herrmann in original vintage condition.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Champagne Cooler Style, Art Deco, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Champagne cooler
It has a detail in the marble.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your dis...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Set of 4 Ceramic Napkin Ring Holders, Cognac
Located in Clermont, FL
A set of four ceramic napkin holders. In very good condition.
Makers engraving on each ring.
Category
1990s American Minimalist Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Tea Egg 368
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Danish Georg Jensen tea egg or tea infuser in the iconic Acorn pattern, design #366 by Johan Rohde from 1915. A hard to find and sought after tea egg on handle. A meticulously cut ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
12 assiettes à dessert en émaux de Longwy decor fleur et insecte
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Cet ensemble se compose de 12 assiettes à dessert en émaux de Longwy. Chaque assiette est unique et met en scène un arbuste en fleurs accompagné d'un insecte dans un style japonisant...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Faience
Set of 6 Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver All-Silver Knives
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A set of six hard to find sterling silver Georg Jensen knives in the Continental pattern, design #4 by Georg Jensen from 1906. These knives have be...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Letter Opener 304
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel (blade) letter opener, item #304 in the Acorn Pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional Information:
Mater...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Hors d’Oeuvres Fork 262
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen hors d’oeuvres fork, item #262 in the Acorn design, flatware pattern #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
S...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Marmalade Spoon 163
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen marmalade spoon, item 163 in the Acorn pattern, design #65 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Style: Art Nouvea...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Lily of the Valley Sugar/Tea Caddy Spoon 171
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver sugar spoon, item #171 in the Lily of the Valley pattern, design #1 by Georg Jensen from 1913. This pattern also called “Rose”, the Danish name is “Lil...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silver Soup Spoon 051
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen soup spoon, item #051 in the Beaded pattern, design #7 by Georg Jensen from 1916.
Additional information:
Material: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Jam Spoon 163
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen handmade jam spoon, item #163 in the Blossom pattern, design #84 by Georg Jensen from 1919. This piece was entirely handmade in Denmark.
Additional in...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Table Centerpiece Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstatte 1905 marked Jugendstil
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Centerpiece, designed by Josef Hoffmann, executed by Wiener Werkstätte, silver polished, moonstone with cabochon-cut, 1905
This centerpiece impressively demonstrates the use of arch...
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Carving Set Medium 243
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel (blade & fork) two-piece medium size carving set, set #243 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Add...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Carving Set 243
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel (blade & fork) two-piece carving set, set #243 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional info...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
56 Pieces Set of Georg Jensen Sterling Silverware in the Beaded
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A complete set of Georg Jensen sterling silver Beaded, designed by Georg Jensen in 1916. There are 8 place settings, each of seven pieces.
This set includes:
8 Dinner forks, 8 Dinne...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Danish Set of Four Sterling Silver Wine Coasters
Located in Hellerup, DK
A set of four early Danish sterling silver ( 830 ) from 1931. Each a low hand hammered bottle coaster with raised beaded edge.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styl...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Serving Spoon Small 115
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a handmade sterling silver Georg Jensen small serving spoon, item #115 in the Blossom pattern, design #84 by Georg Jensen from 1919.
Additional information:
Material: Sterli...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Violet by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Violet by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, with original silverplated blunt blades, 9"
8 Forks, 6 3/4"...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver and Steel Acanthus Grape Shears 254
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of rare Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel grape shears, item 254 in the Acanthus pattern, design #180 by Johan Rohde from 1917.
Additional information:
Materia...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Canapé Server 207
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver canapé server #207 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Style: Art Nouv...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Serving Fork, Small 116
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver serving fork, item #116 in the Acorn Pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling Silver
Style: A...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Soup Spoon Small 052
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A small sterling silver Georg Jensen soup spoon, item 052 in the Acorn pattern, design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Materi...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Large Fish Server, Pattern 83
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver Georg Jensen fish server, in Ornamental pattern #83 by Georg Jensen from circa 1914.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling si...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Bottle Opener Short Handle 271
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen sterling silver and stainless steel bottle opener, item #271 in the Acorn pattern, design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional ...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Large Sterling Silver Georg Jensen Ornamental Serving, Pattern 21
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
A large sterling silver Georg Jensen two-piece serving set, Ornamental pattern #21 by Georg Jensen from circa 1912.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Styles: Art Nou...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers 423B
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
Sterling silver Georg Jensen salt & pepper shakers, design #423B by Georg Jensen from circa 1925. These are filled from the bottom, the lids are silver and are secured by a bayonet f...
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20th Century Art Nouveau 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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