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Baccarat Mid-Century French Crystal Decanter Bottle with Silver Neck, 1930
By Baccarat
Located in Bochum, NRW
Elegant crystal decanter with a silver frame, covering the crystal top part. There is a silver
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron - Vintage Ceramic Whisky Decanter with Long Neck
By Roger Capron
Located in Stratford, CT
Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Late 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Wine Bottle Liquor Decanter Caddy
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th century Georgian mahogany wine bottle or liquor decanter caddy on caster wheels England
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tipple Decanter, English, Glass, Silver, Small Spirit Vessel, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tipple decanter. An English, glass and silver collared small spirit vessel
Category

Early 20th Century British Glass

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Silver Overlay Pinch Decanter "Scotch" on Frosted Ground
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver overlay pinch decanter with two dimpled sides, the third with a silver overlay
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

ANTiQUE COLLECTABLE BRISTOL COBALT BLUE SHERRY GLASS DECANTER AND GLASSES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Antique Bristol Cobalt Blue glass Sherry Decanter and pair of matching glasses A good looking and
Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Silver Overlay Pinch Decanter "Gin" on Frosted Ground
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco silver overlay pinch decanter with two dimpled sides, the third with a silver overlay
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Deco Silver Overlay Pinch Decanters "PORT" "SHERRY"
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Art Deco silver overlay pinch decanters and stoppers. Each bottle dimpled on two sides with
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Liqueur Set, Art Deco Decanter with 10 Glasses, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco crystal decanter complete with 10 octagonal vodka / honey liqueur glasses. Made in the
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Pair, Antique Sherry Decanters, English, Glass, Spirit, Liquor Flask, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique sherry decanters. An English, cut glass spirit or liquor flask, dating to
Category

Early 20th Century British Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of Seven Art Glass Decanters by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Holmgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of Seven Art Glass Decanters by Holmegaard, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of the individual
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Walnut Tantalus with Crystal Decanters
Located in Dallas, TX
-century French craftsmanship. The interior houses a complete set of four matching crystal decanters with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Barware

Materials

Glass, Walnut

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Boyd Decanter with Six Flight Liqueur Glasses
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Boyd Decanter with six flight Liqueur glasses The clear Czech contemporary boyd decanter is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Silver Overlay Thistles on Clear Glass Pinch Decanter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco clear glass pinch decanter, dimpled on three sides and with silver overlay grid around the
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Pair of Antique George III Quality Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Suffolk, GB
Small pair of antique George III quality cut glass decanters with original stoppers A quaint
Category

Antique Early 19th Century European George III Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Group of 3 Crystal Cut Glass Decanters 20th C
Located in London, GB
A superb set of three vintage cut crystal square decanters and stoppers, with porcelain spirit
Category

Mid-20th Century Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Elegant Pair of 19th Century European Cut Glass Claret Decanters
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of 19th century European cut glass decanters with spire stoppers. The speared panel cut tops
Category

Antique 19th Century European Bottles

Materials

Cut Glass

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, beautifully fitted with two acid-etched glass decanters with stoppers and twelve matching liqueur glasses, all
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, beautifully fitted with two acid-etched glass decanters with stoppers and twelve matching liqueur glasses, all
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Serpentine Decanter Snake Animal Liquor Bar Whisky
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A mesmerizing hand-blown glass creation by Simone Crestani, the Serpentine Decanter is a striking
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Sterling Silver Glass Decanters French Victorian Tableware Neoclassical a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
A pair of antique sterling silver and glass decanters Style: Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Victorian
Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Alpaca Duck Mallard Figural Silver Plated Water Pitcher Decanter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Alpaca Duck Mallard Figural Silver Plated Water Pitcher Decanter. Item features a nice
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Pitchers

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Modern Art Glass Thumbprint Designs Decanter and Stopper
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Mid Century Modern Original Art Glass Decanter and stopper featuring striking
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Nautical or Maritime Blown Glass Ship Decanters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique glass ship decanters. Each with a square base and stoppers with circular
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

White Fish Glass Decanter or Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Decanter/Vase fishes in white color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Czech
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Blue Fish Glass Decanter or Vase, 20th Century, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing Decanter/Vase fishes in blue color, made by one of the glass manufacture based in Czech
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Laugharne Pottery Welsh Studio Pottery Decanter and Stopper, 20th Century
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very stylish vintage studio pottery decanter and stopper made in Wales at the Laugharne Pottery
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Czech Glass Decanter Set and Glasses, C 1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish Art Deco 1930's crystal glass decanter set which comes with six matching
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

20th Century Nine Crystal Decanters and Nine Georg Jensen Sterlingsilver Labels
By Georg Jensen, Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
This remarkable collection of crystal decanters, dating from the 20th century, comprises nine
Category

20th Century Danish Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

French Crystal Set of 18 Glasses and 4 Decanters, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
different sizes and 4 beautifully crafted decanters with faceted stoppers. Each piece is hand-blown and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Glass

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Neoclassical Figurative Silver Plate Cut Crystal Decanter Set
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and regal fitted silver plate and cut crystal decanter set was realized in England
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

19th Century Pair Irish Sterling Silver Crystal Claret Decanters Marked "E"
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair Irish Sterling Silver Crystal Claret Decanters Marked "E" Beautiful pair
Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Green Jugendstil Decanter in Glass and Pewter from Holmegaard, 1920s
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped handblown decanter with a floral decoration in pewter. This decanter was made at
Category

Vintage 1920s Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Victorian Green Mells Decanters Engraved with Fruiting Vines
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of Victorian green mells decanters engraved fruiting vine with cork stoppers labelled Port
Category

Antique 1880s Bottles

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Cut Crystal Decanters w/ Sterling Silver Stoppers Etched Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional pair of Art Nouveau cut crystal decanters, crafted in America circa 1910, blends
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Giant Champagne Bottle Decanter with Sterling Silver Top, Hallmarked, 1892
By Hukin Heath
Located in London, GB
Extraordinary oversize decanter in the shape of a giant champagne bottle. It has a capacity of just
Category

Antique 1890s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Decanter Gajna Chicken Farm Playful Animal Liquor
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Gajna Decanter The Gajna Decanter is an extraordinary hand-blown piece by Simone Crestani, part of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Rare Estate Baccarat Eldorado Neoclassical Style Crystal and Gold Decanter
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Scarce estate Baccarat decanter in the beautiful Neoclassical style Eldorado pattern. Decorated at
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Barware

Materials

Crystal

1970s Stunning Decanter or Decorative Bottle by Luigi Bormioli. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning decanter or decorative bottle colored in crystal by Luigi Bormioli in excellent
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

19th C French Opaline Grand Tour Greco-Roman Portrait Decanter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French opaline Grand Tour Greco-Roman portrait decanter, complete with orignal stopper
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Greco Roman Barware

Materials

Opaline Glass

Contemporary Serpentine Snake Hand Blown Glass Liquor Decanter Glass Astray Set
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'Contemporary Serpentine Hand Blown Glass Liquor Decanter, Glasses and Astray Set" by Simone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bottles

Materials

Glass

Christian Dior Home Tortoiseshell Glass Barware Pitcher and Decanter, circa 1960
By Empoli, Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Comprising a tall martini or lemonade pitcher and an important, geometric decanter with a chrome metal
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass

fferrone Modern Czech Clear Contemporary Fluted Glass Boyd Decanter with Top
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
The clear Czech contemporary boyd glass decanter carafe pitcher with top is formally strong, yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique George III Quality Cut Glass Shaped Decanters
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique George III quality cut glass decanters having original cut glass mushroom shaped
Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Barware

Materials

Cut Glass

Moser Glass 800 Silver Liqueur Decanter and Six Shot Glasses
By Carl Moser 1
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning Art Deco liqueur decanter in clear glass with a solid silver (continental 800 silver
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Transparent Crystal Glass Decanter with Stopper, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning crystal transparent decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Transparent Glass Genie Decanter with Stopper, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning transparent decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass manufacturers
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Set of Four English Engraved and Cut Glass Ship s Decanters
Located in London, GB
Set of four English engraved and cut glass ship's decanters. English, Early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century English Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Glass Decanter with Cork Barbell Stopper Possibly Pyrex or Schott
By Heinrich Loffelhardt, Pyrex
Located in New York, NY
Stylish crystal decanter with cork barbell stopper. The decanter has an open top for filling the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass, Cork

Knickerbocker Yacht Club 1905 Power Boats Trophy Gorham Sterling Silver Decanter
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decanter with Gorham Sterling Silver Mount. Item features a heavy glass base with Gorham sterling silver
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Albali Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Clear Glass Decanter
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti Albali contemporary mouth blown Murano clear glass decanter, signed and dated. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

A Pair of Late 19th Century Red Cut Glass Spirit Decanters
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 19th century red spirit decanters, of faceted form, engraved with grape vine
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Glass

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Vintage Moon Surface Decanter in Yellow Glass from Holmegaard, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small 0.5 liter liquor decanter in ocre-toned glass. It is made from handblown glass and its
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Three 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass Decanters or Serving Bottles c1860
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
Three 19th Century Cobalt Blue Glass Decanters or Serving Bottles c1860 for display purposes. These
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Mid century Victorian Cut Decanters in the original Silver Plated Stand
Located in Birmingham, AL
Antique Victorian style, high Quality Cut Glass 3 Decanters & Original Silver Plated Stand Tantalus
Category

Mid-20th Century American Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Art Deco Whiskey Decanter with Hand Etched Flowers in Glass
By Holmegaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylistically strict Art Deco decanter in a hexagonal shape. Its hand-blown in to a mould from
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

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Decanters For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of decanters available for sale. The range of distinct decanters — often made from glass, metal and stone — can elevate any home. We have 5932 antique and vintage decanters in-stock, while there are 207 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of decanters available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of decanters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Art Deco and Victorian decanters are of considerable interest. Baccarat, Blenko and René Lalique each produced beautiful decanters that are worth considering.

How Much are Decanters?

Prices for decanters start at $33 and top out at $120,000 with the average selling for $1,028.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Decanters
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The purpose of a decanter is to allow the wine to breathe. A decanter is a vessel that holds wine poured from the bottle. Letting wine breathe allows the wine's flavors the shine.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Square decanters are used for holding liquids, usually spirits. They include a stopper that creates an airtight seal to preserve the freshness of whatever you pour into it. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of decanters from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For wine, a decanter does three main things: Transferring wine from a bottle to a decanter aerates it to enhance its flavor and bouquet. In addition, decanters allow wine to be easily poured into glasses and can serve as storage containers. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A Tantalus Decanter is a wooden container with a lock and key for glass decanters. The basic framework of the piece, first patented in 1881 by George Betjemann, permits two, three, and sometimes four decanters to be secured within it, visible yet inaccessible when locked. The decanters cannot be unstopped or removed once they have been fastened within the tantalus. Find a range of antique tantalus decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, decanters and carafes are not the same although they can both hold wine and spirits. A carafe is typically used for serving, while decanters have a lid and are suitable for both storing and serving. Shop a variety of decanters and carafes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of decanting depends on the liquid involved. People decant wine to aerate it and enhance its flavor. You may also need to decant wine to filter out sediment or pieces of cork. Normally, decanting spirits is simply for storage purposes. Find a collection of antique and vintage decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Decanters are vessels that are typically used to hold and serve alcoholic beverages. They may also be used for storing beverages for a short period of time. Some people believe that serving from a decanter is better than serving from a bottle because it releases the aroma. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary decanters from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A decanter is usually made out of one of two materials: glass or crystal. However, artisans may also produce them out of other materials, such as marble, ceramic, porcelain or terracotta. You can find a collection of decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To clean a crystal decanter, soak in warm water and dish soap and then wipe with a soft cloth or a sponge with a handle. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. If stains linger, mix equal parts warm water and white vinegar and fill the decanter with it. Let it sit for an hour or two and then rinse thoroughly. Find a range of crystal decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A ship’s decanter is a container that was traditionally used to carry liquor on board a sailing ship. A ship’s decanter may now be found in homes and restaurants as an alternative to wine bottles or carafes. Cognac, whisky, brandy and other spirits can be served in a ship’s decanter. On 1stDibs, choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship’s decanter you’re looking for.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether glass decanters are valuable depends on the piece. The maker, age, rarity and condition of a decanter will influence its value, and whether or not collectors desire pieces like it will also have an effect on how much a given glass decanter will be worth. A certified appraiser can evaluate a particular decanter and provide an estimate of its value. On 1stDibs, find a range of glass decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many types of liquor can go in a decanter, including bourbon, brandy, cognac, gin, rum, scotch, tequila, vodka and whiskey. Decanters are also suitable for wine storage. Generally, glass decanters with thicker walls work best for chilled liquids like white wine and vodka. Find a selection of decanters on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, old decanters may contain lead if they are crystal. Until the passage of regulations in the 1960s, many manufacturers used crystal that was 32 percent lead or more. As a result, decanters made from the crystal are generally not safe to use to store spirits. On 1stDibs, find a collection of decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a cut-glass decanter, fill your sink with warm water and mild dish soap. Place the decanter in the sink and wipe it with a soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft towel. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage decanters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Provided that the seal is airtight, you can typically keep liquor in a crystal decanter for as long as you can store the spirit in an already opened bottle. Vodka, brandy and other liquors may remain fresh for a few years. A decanter will usually preserve wine for a few days. Shop a range of crystal decanters on 1stDibs.