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Item Ships From: Florida
American Modern Handcrafted Wood Marquetry Serving Tray, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Postmodern handcrafted American wood marquetry serving tray with chrome accent bars circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Hand-Crafted Candlesticks by Mario Buccellati
By Mario Buccellati
Located in North Miami, FL
This exceptional pair of sterling silver candlesticks, standing approximately 13 inches high and 6.5 inches wide, showcases masterful craftsmanship and intricate detailing. Each cand...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Brass Icon Skewers - Set of 12
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add an eclectic and global touch to your serveware collection with this stunning set of 12 vintage brass character skewers. Each skewer is uniquely topped with a finely cast brass fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Bohemian Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass, Steel
Japanese Meiji Satsuma Covered Scenic Jar
By Satsuma
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji satsuma covered scenic jar. Very detailed hand gilding and hand decoration. Maker's mark present on the bottom .
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Chinoiserie Elite Gold Aviary and Blossoms Trays - 8 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Elite gold metal tray creates a layer of “art” and interest wherever it is placed. Small in scale but brimming with style, this tray de...
Category
1960s English Chinoiserie Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Set 4 Small Krenit Enamel Bowls by Herbert Krenchel Torben Ørskov Denmark 50s
By Herbert Krenchel, Torben Orskov
Located in Miami, FL
Herbert Krenchel designed hard to find 1950s vintage set of 4 Krenit smallest bowls, 1.50 inches height by 3.5 inches diameter, produced and marketed by Torben Orskov of Denmark. T...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Art Deco “Bell of the Ball” Chrome & Wood Bell Cocktail Shaker 1946 Presentation
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco “Bell of the Ball” Chrome & Wood Bell Cocktail Shaker—15th Anniversary Presentation, 1946
Dimensions: 11" H x 6" Diameter; Handle Height: 6"
This delightful mid-century co...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Chrome
Dansk End Grain Teak Lollipop Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage lollipop shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel knife hidden in the handle. Constructed in solid end-grain teak.
Designer: Jens Quistgaard
Manufa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Castaways Hotel Miami Beach Glass Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hexagonal glass ashtray from The Castaways Hotel of Miami Beach, Florida. The center is printed with their logo and reads “Castaways, Quality Courts, Miami Beach Florida”.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Royal Vienna Wagner Cabinet Plate "Roschen", circa 1890
Located in Sarasota, FL
A Royal Vienna style porcelain cabinet plate titled "Ros'chen", dating from the late 19th century. Very fine and detailed hand enameling and gilding. The plate is signed "Wagner" ove...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Coastal Majolica Lobster Plate
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of seaside charm to your table with this Vintage Coastal Majolica Lobster Plate. Crafted in the classic majolica style, this decorative plate features a vibrant, hand-pai...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
1845 English Victorian Silver Meat Dish Platter by Benjamin Smith III
Located in North Miami, FL
1845 English (London) Victorian silver meat dish platter by Benjamin Smith III. The piece is marked on the base. The platter is composed by pierced sh...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dansk End Grain Teak Paddle Shaped Serving Board with Built in Knife
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage paddle shaped serving/cutting board with a built-in stainless steel serrated knife hidden in the handle. Constructed of solid end-grain teak.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Hella Jongerius ASIA Vase, 13.25"H
By Hella Jongerius, IKEA
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Hella Jongerius (Dutch, b. 1963); IKEA (Sweden/The Netherlands)
Marking(s); notes: marking(s), #12289; 2005
Materials: glazed porcelain
Dimensions (H, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Southwestern Coasters by Otagiri - Set of 6
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of six square lacquerware coasters with matching case by Otagiri of Japan. A southwestern scene is centered on the coasters which are edged in gold. Underneath reads “Design by...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Plastic
Y2k New Years Millenium Cheese Knives/Spreaders - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Celebrate in style with this Y2K New Year's Millennium cheese knives and spreaders set. Featuring four unique pieces, this set is perfect for adding a festive touch to your party spr...
Category
1990s Unknown Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Danish Teak Bowl by Richard Nissen
By Richard Nissen, Nissen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large vintage danish teak bowl by Nissen.
Designer: Richard Nissen
Manufacturer: Nissen Studios
Year: 1960s
Origin: Denmark
Dimensions: 5" tall x 11" diameter.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and finely detailed French Turn of the Century Empire st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece. The stunning cut Crystal bowl is raised on four straight legs displaying clawed f...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage Lead Crystal and Hammered Metal Decorative Bowl Serving Bowl England
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade vintage lead crystal and hammered metal decorative bowl or serving bowl.
1960s unique and rare bowl made in England.
Stamped 'England' un...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Thomas Barker 1825 London Georgian Pair of Fruit Spoons in Gilded .925 Sterling
By Thomas Wilkes Barker
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fruit spoons designed by Thomas Wilkes Barker in 1825.
Gorgeous pair of antique Georgian fruit spoons in mint condition. They was created in London England at the atelier ...
Category
18th Century English George IV Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Jess Lord Studio Pottery Plate
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the singular artistry of acclaimed ceramicist Jess Lord with this exquisite vintage studio pottery plate. A masterful example of hand-thrown craftsmanship, this piece feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Duck Casserole Dish
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your kitchen with whimsical charm using this Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Duck Casserole Dish, a delightful blend of functionality and ret...
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Signed Art Glass Sphere Iridescent Submerged Round Ball Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This large and heavy signed art glass sphere ball sculpture has many layers of glass and submerged designs. It is iridescent and has a rainbow affect on both sideswhen light hits it...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Antique Silver Oil Lamps by Vincenzo Belli II
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of early 19th century (1828 – 1859) Italian Antique silver oil lamps (Lucerne) by Vincenzo Belli II. They are in the “Retour d’Egypte St...
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Napkin Rings in Solid Teak, Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of extraordinary, hand-turned and shaped napkin rings carved out of solid Burmese teak with out-of-this-world woodgrains throughout. Ideal for those who focus on the details this artfully crafted, Danish-made set of napkin rings...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Teak
Fitz and Floyd ‘Tuileries’ Ceramic Serving Platter
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Bradenton, FL
A ceramic serving platter made by Fitz & Floyd for their Tuileries collection. Made in Japan in 1988, the platter is embossed with pink flowers and foliage. Tuileries was a former ro...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Fratelli Toso Art Glass Flower Vase
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Miami, FL
Elegantly designed Fratelli Toso Murano art glass vase perfect for displaying your favorite flowers.
Stunning colors and design.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by a square and mottled ormolu base with concaved corners and a...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal centerpiece bowl. The centerpiece is raised by beautiful ormolu supports with striking scro...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Lalique Oval Flower Centerpiece Bowl
By Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful rare Lalique centerpiece adorned with orchids on each end. This oval shaped centerpiece bowl has understated elegance.
Category
20th Century French Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Brass and Lucite Ice Bucket
Located in North Miami, FL
Exquisite polished brass and Lucite handle ice bucket. Very chic!
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Silver Plated Neoclassical Knife Rests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French silver plated neoclassical knife rests, each one holds up to 12 full or dessert size knives. Unmarked.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Boulle Cave a Liqueur
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis Philippe period Tortoiseshell, brass, and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle cave a liqueur. The cave a liqueur is raised by ...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Fulvio Bianconi for Venini Fasce Orizzontale Bottle w/ Stopper
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini
Located in North Miami, FL
Extremely rare large blue striped hand blown Murano glass bottle and stopper. Decorated with two hot applied vivid blue bands. Listed in the Venini archives under the reference 4315,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Boho Original Jess Lord Studio Pottery Plates - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your table with artisanal elegance and a touch of bohemian spirit with this stunning set of four vintage studio pottery plates by the acclaimed ceramicist Jess Lord. Each plat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
'6' Dudson Virgin Atlantic Airways R Welch Porcelain Snack Appetizer Plates
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of (6) Dudson Virgin Atlantic Airways Porcelain Snack Plates by Robert Welch
Very convenient, durable and wonderfully shaped.
9 1/2" x 5 1/4"
...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Andrew Pearce Walnut Champlain Serving Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hand-turned solid wood Champlain serving bowl crafted from beautiful walnut by Andrew Pearce. Finished with food safe allergen-free wood oil.
Artist: ...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Walnut
1970s Arthur Court Forged Aluminum Chargers, Set of 12
By Arthur Court
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a set of twelve forged aluminum chargers / underplates / chop plates embellished with elephants on each of the four corners designed by Arthur Court in the mid to late 197...
Category
1970s Unknown Grand Tour Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
Large Blue And White 18th Century Chinese Canton Platter
Located in Tampa, FL
18th century Chinese canton platter in classical blue and white. This is really a beautiful platter depicting village life with a lady crossing ...
Category
1790s Chinese Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Golden Foliage Tumblers by Libbey Glass Company - Set of 10
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of ten 'Golden Foliage' tumblers by Libbey Glass Company. Tall glasses are decorated with gilt leaves against a band of frosted glass, trimmed with a thin gilt line. Glasses are marked underneath with a cursive ‘L...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Fish Platter
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal boho vibes with this Vintage Studio Pottery Fish Platter. Handcrafted with earthy tones and a detailed fish motif, it’s perfect for serving or as a statement decor piece
Category
Late 20th Century American Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pottery
L'Objet Large Cast Metal Sculptural Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large cast metal centerpiece bowl by L'Objet. Beautiful sculptural and dramatic form.
Maker: L'Objet
Year: 2000s
Style: Modern / Contemporary / Industrial / Brutalist
Di...
Category
Early 2000s American Industrial Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Ceremonial Black Patinated Pottery Vessel
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
With its organic form and three sturdy legs, piece brings an earthy, artisan touch to any space. Hand-formed with organic structure, with dark patina.
Tripod bowls were often used i...
Category
Late 20th Century North African Tribal Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th century Renaissance st. Marble and Ormolu centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Rosso Antico, Black Belgian marble and Ormolu centerpiece. This striking Vide Poche centerpiece is raised by three Orm...
Category
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Basket Weave Ceramic Teapot by Hall's
By Hall's Superior Quality Kithenware 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
A ceramic teapot by Hall's of Philadelphia. The main body of the teapot is in ivory, whilst the handle, spout and basket weave pattern are in gold. Maker's mark underneath.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Handmade Studio Art Pottery Bowl with Multicolored Glaze, USA, 1960s
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Miami, FL
Unique Mid Century Studio Pottery bowl or serving dish, rendered in hand thrown clay with a beautiful vibrant multicolored glaze of rust, orange, blue, gray, and brown, USA, 1960s, m...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Clay
Mid Century Center Piece by Lino Sabattini
By Lino Sabattini
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous minimalistic designed silver plated center piece by Lino Sabattini.
Made in Italy.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
Japanese Silver Meiji Period Massive Repousse Kettle on the Stand by Konoike.
By Konoike
Located in Sarasota, FL
Japanese Meiji silver kettle heavily hand chased in repousse irises. Applied cast elements around the handle. Comes with a custom wooden stand, decorated with lingzi fungus. The kett...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Antique Silent Butler
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique silent butler made of metal with a turned wooden handle and hinged lid. On top is an ornately cast rocaille appliqué with fans and rope twisted details. To the back, above...
Category
Early 20th Century Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Daum Cameo Glass Large Lily Flower Vase
By Daum
Located in Sarasota, FL
Daum cameo glass lily flower impressive vase. Very fine finish Signed in cameo. Good polished pontil.
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Porcelain Capodimonte Ornamental Urn or Jar
By Capo Di Monte
Located in Miami, FL
20th century porcelain Capodimonte ornamental urn or jar.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage 9” Crystal and Silver Starburst Club Cigar Ashtray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely Art Deco sterling silver and crystal club cigar ashtray with three cigar rests on a classic silver rim.
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. silvered bronze centerpiece with its original copper insert. The centerpiece is raised by foliate designed rectangular feet below a detai...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal centerpiece. The stunning centerpiece is raise on three elegantly scrolled acanthus leaf feet below impressive and ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage Boho Signed Arthur Court Frog Pitcher
By Arthur Court
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in whimsical charm with this Vintage Boho Signed Arthur Court Frog Pitcher, a quintessential piece of American artisanal craftsmanship. Exper...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Pewter
Grouping 15 pcs Vintage Sterling Silver Individual S/P Petite Caviar Vodka Cups
By Web Silver Company, Inc., Christofle
Located in Miami, FL
Grouping of 15 pieces of Sterling Silver for table setting use. Included are 6 fine Petite WEB Vodka Cups for caviar service or cordials, 2 sets of Italian made individual Salt / Pepper mills, 4 Christofle Perles...
Category
1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sam Chermayeff Contemporary Kitchen Banana Hanger Steel Germany "Beasts" Series
By Sam Chermayeff
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sam Chermayeff
Banana hanger
From the series “Beasts”
Produced in exclusive for SIDE GALLERY
Manufactured by ERTL und ZULL
Berlin, 2021
Galvanized ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Steel
Silver-Plate Vintage Sculptural Salad Servers or Serving Pieces Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These amazing and sculptural hallmarked hand wrought silver plate serving pieces or salad utensils are like a work of art. These are perfect for serving...
Category
1980s Canadian Modern Vintage Florida - Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
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