Centerpieces and Tazzas
20th Century Centerpieces and Tazzas
Crystal, Diamond, Quartz, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver
Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver Plate
19th Century Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver Plate
19th Century French Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver Plate
19th Century Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Gold, Bronze
20th Century Italian Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver
20th Century Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver, Sterling Silver
1820s British George IV Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver, Sterling Silver
1820s British George IV Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Silver
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Vintage Centerpieces and Tazzas
Sterling Silver
Vintage and Antique Centerpieces and Tazzas
Tazza centerpieces may look like cake stands, but they have long been used for a variety of purposes, with the Tazza Farnese from Hellenistic Egypt possibly having ritualistic significance. The word “tazza” means “cup” in Italian and refers to a wide, shallow dish on a short stem attached to an elevated base.
While vintage and antique centerpieces and tazzas are a sophisticated touch in any dining room today, the tazza was particularly popular during the Renaissance to add elegance to the dining table. These dishes gracefully held flowers, fruits, hors d’oeuvres and other items.
Tazzas, or tazze, were often ornate and made from diverse materials, including ceramic, glass, metal (especially silver) and shells. They came in various sizes to fit a range of objects and food. Tazzas were included in luxury tableware through the 19th century.
Like all antique silverware, tazza centerpieces vary in style depending on their period and country of origin. Renaissance tazzas were elaborately decorated with floral designs and a shapely pedestal, while British tazza centerpieces from the Georgian era focused on purpose and were typically unadorned.
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