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Jens H. Quistgaard
1919-2008
for Bing
Grøndahl, Five Tema Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl.
Five Tema plates in glazed stoneware. Rare turquoise glaze. 1960s/70s.
Diameter: 19 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Pepper Mill by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Model 893
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Largest Peppermill by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk some refer to it as the hourglass or super tall pepper mill. Model 893. This is by far the tallest Quistgaard pepper mill design, this...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing
Grøndahl /Nissen Kronjyden. Cordial coffee set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Gray Cordial coffee service for six people.
Consisting of six coffee cups with saucers and six plates in glaze...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing
Grøndahl /Nissen Kronjyden, Six Parts Cordial Set
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Six parts grey "Cordial" set consisting of a round dish, an oval dish, a small deep plate, two side plates an...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Rare Blue Shark Carving Set in Stainless Steel
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Rare blue shark carving set in stainless steel.
Length: 32.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cylinder Line Moka Set by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Arne Jacobsen created in 1967 the Cylinda Line: a tea and coffee service, as well as bowls, an ice bucket and pitchers for the dining table and bar – all in stainless steel. The new ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Saxbo Teapot in Glazed Ceramics and Spout with Silver Mounting, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Saxbo teapot in glazed ceramics and spout with silver mounting, 1940s.
Measures: 23.5 x 20 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Wicker
Erik Herlow Obelisk Set Copenhagen Cutlery Flatware/ 60 Piece
By Copenhagen Cutlery, Erik Herlow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Herlow Obelisk stainless steel flatware set for Copenhagen Cutlery. Set includes 10 place settings of 6 pieces. Originally designed in 1954. Overall in very nice shape!
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing
Grøndahl /Nissen Kronjyden, 10 Relief Luch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
10 Relief lunch plates in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow and green shades. 1960s.
Diame...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing
Grøndahl, 14 Relief Coffee Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
14 Relief coffee cups with saucers in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
The...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing
Grøndahl, Twelve Relief Lunch Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
Twelve relief lunch plates in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow and green shades. 1960s.
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing
Grøndahl, Eight Relief Bouillon Cups
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl.
Eight Relief bouillon cups in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades.
1960s.
Measures: 11.7 x 5 cm.
In e...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Jens H. Quistgaard for Bing
Grøndahl, 9 Relief Bowls / Bottle Trays
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden.
9 Relief bowls / bottle trays in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s.
Measures...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, Cylinda Line Salt and Pepper Set in Stainless Steel
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Jacobsen for Stelton.
Cylinda Line salt and pepper set in stainless steel. 1960s / 70s.
Largest measures: 6.5 x 2.7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
78 Pc Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set Designed by Magnus Stephensen
By Magnus Stephensen, Georg Jensen
Located in Southampton, NJ
Midcentury 78 pc Georg Jensen stainless steel flatware set designed by Magnus Stephensen.
Beautiful vintage condition. Cleaned and ready for use!
The cheese server is the only piec...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing
Grøndahl, "Mexico", six dinner plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Jens Harald Quistgaard for Bing & Grøndahl, "Mexico" retro design, six dinner plates in stoneware.
1970s.
Model number: 325
In excellent condition.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Dim...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Erik Herlow for Copenhagen Cutlery "Obelisk" Stainless Service for 12/ 100 pcs.
By Copenhagen Cutlery, Erik Herlow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Herlow for Copenhagen Cutlery, massive Stainless Steel Flatware Set. 7 piece place setting for 12! Plus 10 Butter knives and 6 Large Serving Pieces. Very Clean Set, was not a da...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Three-Armed Candlesticks in 830 Silver, with Green Felt at the Bottom
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of three-armed candlesticks exudes elegance and sophistication, crafted from 830 silver, a hallmark of quality craftsmanship. Each candlestick features a distinctive design,...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen, Three Mitra Cold Meat Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen. Three Mitra cold meat forks in stainless steel. 1970s.
Length: 16 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen, Six Mitra Lobster Forks in Stainless Steel
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen.
Six Mitra lobster forks in stainless steel. 1970s.
Length: 18 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen, Three Mitra Butter Knives in Stainless Steel
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen. Three Mitra butter knives in stainless steel. 1970s.
Measure: Length: 16 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen, Eight Mitra Forks in Stainless Steel, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gundorph Albertus for Georg Jensen. Eight Mitra forks in stainless steel. 1970s.
Length: 15 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stainless Flatware by Arne Jacobsen
By Anton Michelsen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique Minimalist set of flatware in stainless steel consisting of six pieces with serving for eight (8), all packaged neatly in a serving tray with a cast resin mold and Plexiglas...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$4,125 / set
Bing
Grøndahl "Tema". Large coffee pot in stoneware. 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl "Tema". Large coffee pot in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Second factory quality.
Dimensions: Height 22.0 cm x Width 18.0 cm with handle an...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Bing
Grøndahl, "Tema". Six plates in stoneware. From the 1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, "Tema". Six plates in stoneware.
From the 1970s.
Model 306.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 16.5 cm x Height 2.2 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware
Georg Jensen "Mitra". Set of nine cake forks. Stainless steel.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Georg Jensen "Mitra", a set of nine cake forks.
Stainless steel.
Marked.
From the 1960s.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Length 15.0 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Tanaquil by Georg Jensen Stainless Steel Flatware Set For 12 Service Modernism
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Tanaquil by Georg Jensen estate Stainless Steel Flatware set, 118 Pieces. This set includes: 12 DINNER KNIVES, 8 7/8", 12 DINNER FORKS, 7 1/2", 12 SALAD FORKS, 6", 12 TEASPOONS, 6 1/...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 62 pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
With a history that spans more than 100 years, Georg Jensen represents quality craftsmanship and timeless design.
A classic, recognized for its elegantly fluted handle since its i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen, Modernist AJ Cutlery, Five Dinner Forks
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arne Jacobsen for Georg Jensen. Modernist AJ cutlery. Five dinner forks in stainless steel. Late 20th century.
Measure: Length: 20 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle, Five Cups / Mugs in Glazed Faience, 1970s / 80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle. Five cups / mugs in glazed faience. 1970s / 80s.
Measures: 16 x 9.7 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle, Four Round Seasons Dishes in Glazed Faience
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Nymølle. Four round Seasons dishes in glazed faience. 1970s / 80s.
Measure: Diameter: 27 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
Harald Wiberg for Bing
Grøndahl, Complete Coffee Service for Eight People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Harald Wiberg for Bing & Grøndahl. Complete coffee service for eight people. Christmas service.
Consisting of eight coffee cups with saucers and eight plates.
The cup measures: 7 x...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Dansk Thebe Stainless Flatware Service for 10
By Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dansk Thebe stainless flatware set. Service for 10 with one small additional knife. Actually service for 12 except for salad forks. 1970s design, this set probably produced in the 19...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,000 / set
Georg Jensen Service for 8 Satin Prism Set Plus Serving Pieces 46 Pieces
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Georg Jensen satin stainless set in the prism pattern, circa 1962 design. Set includes 5 pieces per place setting plus an additional 6 pieces, serving spoons, forks and butter spread...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Three Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia Confetti mocha cups with saucers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Three Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia Confetti mocha cups with saucers in blue glazed faience with interior gold. Mid-20th century.
The cup measures: 6.8 x 5 cm.
Saucer diameter: 12 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
Set of Nine Items of the Cylinda Series by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen designed the timeless Cylinda line in the mid 1960's for Stelton. All items are made of stainless steel.
The set consists of:
1 Coffee Pot (17cm x 20 x 8.5)
1 Juice ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Four Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia Confetti Mocha Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Four Royal Copenhagen / Aluminia Confetti mocha cups with saucers in glazed faience with interior gold.
Mid-20th century.
The cup measures: 6.8 x 5 cm.
Saucer diameter: 12 cm.
I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Faience
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. "Palet" salt and pepper set, 1960s/70s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Michael Bang for Holmegaard. "Palet" salt and pepper set in turquoise mouth-blown art glass. Cork stoppers.
1960s/70s.
With label.
In perfect condition.
Tallest: H 11.5 cm x 6.0 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Art Glass, Cork
Dansk Variation 6 Service for 8 Stainless 50 Pieces
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hard to find Dansk variation 6 stainless flatware with a horizontal pattern of lines across each handle! 50 pieces, 6 pieces per place setting, all in nice condition, three teaspoons...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk Variation V Satin Finish Service for 10
By Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice large set of Dansk variation 5. Service for 10 with 12 teaspoons. Finished in a satin finish. Shows some wear, but no disposal damage or discoloration. Nice weight to pieces!
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Erik Herlow Obelisk Copenhagen Cutlery Service for 8 with Serving Pieces
By Erik Herlow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erik Herlow Obelisk Copenhagen cutlery service for 8 with serving pieces. Nice set which includes both dinner and salad knives, salad spoons and serving forks. Stainless steel for ea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Service for Ten People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata service for ten people in stainless steel and black plastic, 1960s-1970s.
Knife length: 20.3 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Sorbet Spoon, 10 Pieces in Stock
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata sorbet spoon in stainless steel and green plastic, 1960s-1970s. 10 pieces in stock.
Size: Length 16.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Strata Service for Eight People
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Strata service for eight people in stainless steel and black plastic, 1960s-1970s.
Knife length: 20.3 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gudrun Meedom for Bing and Grondahl. Stoneware teapot with oxblood glaze.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gudrun Meedom for Bing and Grondahl.
Stoneware teapot decorated with oxblood glaze.
Bamboo handle wrapped with wicker. Japanese style.
Dating: 1960s
Made and marked at Bing & Gronda...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stoneware, Bamboo, Wicker
1950s Birgit Krogh Teak Salt Pepper Mills Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Woodline Denmark, Bent Krogh
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Designed by Brigit Krogh, Marked Denmark BK
Very good vintage condition, fully functional
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Sigvard Bernadotte Scanline Midcentury Brass Cutlery Tableware, 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of Scandinavian Scanline solid brass cutlery tableware for twelve, design Sigvard Bernadotte
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Napkin Rings
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 6 Mid-Century Danish Modern napkin rings.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
Collection of 15 Danish Modern Teak Pepper Mills
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk, Michael Lax
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of 15 Danish modern pepper mills, circa 1960s-1970s. The majority are teak and include
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of 16 Cylinda Tableware in Stainless Steel by Arne Jacobsen, 1960
s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 16 Cylinda Tableware in Stainless Steel by Arne Jacobsen, 1960's
Additional Information
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Chef
s Fork and Knife by Universal Steel
By Universal Steel Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
knife date to the early 1960s. Made in the classic high-modern Danish style they are skillfully hand
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Danish Wood Salt and Pepper Shaker Set By A H Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Danish Mid Century modernist rare wood salt and pepper shaker set, circa 1960's. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Rare Pepper Grinder in Teak by Laurids Longborg
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in San Diego, CA
1960s Made in Denmark great condition the top pulls up to place the peppercorns.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Brass Plates from Boyes, 1970s, Set of 10
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 10 brass plates or cover plates. They were manufactured and designed in Denmark by Boye's
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Fjord Flatware Service for Twelve by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern "Fjord" Flatware Set, designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960's. Signed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk Designs Modern Large Cheese Knife Denmark 1960s by Vivianna Torun
By Dansk, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Scandinavian Modern Denmark large cheese server knife by Dansk Designs in stainless steel and teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dansk Designs Modern Petite Cheese Knife Denmark 1960s by Vivianna Torun
By Dansk, Vivianna Torun Bülow-Hübe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Just for you: Mid-Century Modern Denmark petite cheese server knife by Dansk in stainless steel and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Danish Modern Tableware For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Danish modern tableware on 1stDibs. A piece of Danish modern tableware — often made from metal, wood and stainless steel — can elevate any home. There are 813 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of Danish modern tableware you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of Danish modern tableware, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs and Georg Jensen each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of Danish modern tableware that is worth considering.
How Much is a Danish Modern Tableware?
Prices for a piece of Danish modern tableware start at $19 and top out at $58,468 with the average selling for $549.
Finding the Right Tableware for You
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.
Questions About Danish Modern Tableware
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
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