Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE

The Arts and Crafts movement that emerged in England in the late 19th century saw a dehumanization of design in the rise of industrialization and mass production of objects. Its practitioners prized craftsmanship and a close connection between the artisan and the entire process of what they were making. This included the design of Arts and Crafts jewelry and watches, which evolved as the movement spread to the United States in the early 20th century.

While much of the Arts and Crafts furniture realm was dominated by male designers like William Morris and Gustav Stickley, several women came to prominence in Arts and Crafts jewelry design, including British metalworker Charlotte Newman and American enamelist and metalsmith Elizabeth Copeland. Many creators were part of guilds, encouraging an exchange of ideas, with some focused on jewelry, like England’s Guild and School of Handicraft — founded by Charles Robert Ashbee — and Birmingham Guild of Handicraft.

In contrast to the Victorian era, with its decadent gemstones and heavy mourning jewelry, designers of Arts and Crafts jewelry looked to the past and abroad for inspiration, from simple medieval shapes to East Asian styles. The movement’s emphasis on natural forms overlapped with Art Nouveau. Flourishes like leaves and flowers formed from silver, aluminum and copper can be found in bracelets and necklaces designed in this style, while rings and earrings are adorned with affordable gems such as turquoise and freshwater pearls.

Arts and Crafts jewelry designers used materials that were often simple, such as semiprecious stones and enamel, which is one of the oldest forms of surface decoration. Artisans prioritized the use of artistic techniques to elevate the jewelry rather than expensive components, and every piece was intended to be one of a kind — a work of wearable art.

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Style: Arts and Crafts

60 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s

$35,432

60 Saint Louis Gilt Crystal Champagne Red White Wine Water Glasses Thistle 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Exquisite and luxurious set of 60 St. Louis "Thistle" handcrafted gilt faceted crystal glasses for Champagne, red wine, white wine,whisky and water made in France, circa 1950. The five complete sets for twelve person have beautiful scrolled gold details and hand cut notched stems, partly the glasses are signed with the company acid stamp to underside. Founded in 1586 in eastern France, Saint-Louis is the oldest "cristallerie" in Europe, Crystal of Saint Louis is found on royal table settings all-over the world. This set comprises 12 Champagne, 12 red wine, 12 white wine ,12 whisky and 12 water glasses...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

1860 - 1862 Set of two Berg von Linden Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver/ 132gr

$1,700 / set

1860 - 1862 Set of two Berg von Linden Paste Knives solid 830 Gilt Silver/ 132gr

Located in SE

Fine custom made solid Silver Paste Knives with gilt blades and carved decorations the on the handles. The ultimate and exquisite tools for spreading butter, tapenades or any other d...

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1860s Swedish Antique Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Gold-filled, Silver

Mary Gage American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lily Pad Napkin Ring

$1,250

Mary Gage American Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Lily Pad Napkin Ring

By Mary Gage

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful Arts and Crafts napkin ring. By Mary Gage, the renowned early 20th Century American female silversmith. In sterling silver with stylized lil pa...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Set of 6 Antique Richard Garten 800 Silver & Dresden Porcelain Dessert Spoons

$950 / set

H 0.48 in W 0.87 in L 5.83 in

Set of 6 Antique Richard Garten 800 Silver & Dresden Porcelain Dessert Spoons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine set of 6 antique silver & porcelain dessert (or possibly demitasse) spoons. By Richard Garten. In gilt 800 silver. With raised enamel jeweling to the Dresden porcelain han...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Silver

Allan Adler Salad Servers

$1,175

Allan Adler Salad Servers

By Allan Adler

Located in Darnestown, MD

Modernist set of salad servers by Allan Adler in sterling and ebony. Streamlined and elegant. Spoon is 13" in length; fork is 12 7/8". Very good condition.

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1940s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish #18357

$406

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish #18357

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 3 Napkin Rings Satin Finish This beautiful set of 3 napkin rings by designer Tiffany & Co were meticulously crafted from sterling silver for a go...

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20th Century Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Rare Heavy 19th Century French Ruby Red Cut Crystal Clear Wine Liquor Decanter

$1,000Sale Price|60% Off

Rare Heavy 19th Century French Ruby Red Cut Crystal Clear Wine Liquor Decanter

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent Rare 19th Century Gorgeous Red Cut Crystal Decanter with Peppermint Pattern stopper!! This Rare Decanter is Magnificently done in Red to ...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Crystal

Complete Set of 12 Silver & Mother of Pearl Handled Dinner Knives

$1,350 / set

W 0.88 in D 0.63 in L 9.63 in

Complete Set of 12 Silver & Mother of Pearl Handled Dinner Knives

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A complete set of 12 mother of pearl knives. A real rarity in the full dinner knife size. Each with a silver-plated blade, solid carved mother of pearl handle, and a sterling silver ferrules. These knives are simply well crafted and of exceptionally good quality. They are amongst the finest mother of pearl flatware...

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Late 19th Century Antique Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Silver

St. Lucia Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon

$174

W 0.9 in L 4.37 in

St. Lucia Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

St Lucia Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon Length 4.37in / 11.1cm Width 0.90in / 2.5cm Weight 15.1gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run busine...

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21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Silver

Marina J. One of A Kind Antique Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Spoons

$320Sale Price / set|20% Off

L 4.5 in

Marina J. One of A Kind Antique Sterling Silver and Baroque Pearl Spoons

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ultimate One of A Kind Antique Spoon set from Marina J. This set of six spoons features Vintage Sterling Silver and are all stamped on the bottom. Me...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Marina J 6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones

$240Sale Price|20% Off

L 3.75 in

Marina J 6 Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Tea Spoon Set with Lapis Lazuli Stones

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of 6 rhodium-plated sterling silver teaspoons with lapis lazuli stones are elegant, with spiral handles. These vintage spoons were re-imagined ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Lapis Lazuli, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Christofle French Sterling Silver 6 Piece Dinnerware Set

$7,000 / set

Christofle French Sterling Silver 6 Piece Dinnerware Set

By Christofle

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This vintage Christofle silverplate flatware set, stamped with the classic OC Christofle hallmark and FRANCE, dates to the late 1930s through the 1940s. The marks correspond to Chris...

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Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Sterling Silver

Windsor Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon

$174

W 0.9 in L 4.4 in

Windsor Souvenir Collection Silver Teaspoon

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Windsor Silver Teaspoon Length 4.40in / 11.2cm Width 0.90in / 2.3cm Weight 12.4gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Silver

Disneyland Collection Silver Teaspoon

$174

W 0.98 in L 4.4 in

Disneyland Collection Silver Teaspoon

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Disneyland Collection Silver Teaspoon Length 4.40in / 11.2cm Width 0.98in / 2.5cm Weight 14.1gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run busin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Arts and Crafts Dinnerware and Flatware Sets

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Silver

Queen Mary Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine

$174

W 0.86 in L 4.68 in

Queen Mary Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Queen Mary Collection Silver Teaspoon with Figurine Length 4.68in / 11.9cm Width 0.86in / 2.2cm Weight 8.1gr PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers of ref...

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