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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

Bora Carlo Moretti Contemporary Mouth Blown Murano Glasses, Matching Decanter
By Carlo Moretti
Located in IT
Carlo Moretti contemporary Bora mouth blown Murano drinking glasses/tumbler and matching decanter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

Mid-Century Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac Crystal Decanter
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand-blown Baccarat Remy Martin Louis XIII crystal decanter bottle with stopper, circa 1957-1967
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Barware

Materials

Crystal

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Decanter Set by Heath and Middleton 1896
By Heath Middleton
Located in London, London
silver and glass decanter and shot glass set is presented on a rectangular silver tray with raised sides
Category

Antique 1890s English Industrial Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian sterling silver and glass glug glug decanter made in 1893
By Mappin Webb
Located in London, London
Decanter, features a glass body and stopper, both with ribbed detailing, and a silver mount with four lips
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 4 1950s Green Glass Decanters with Straw - Rustic Charm
Located in Manzano, IT
Set of 4 1950s Green Glass Decanters with Straw – Rustic Charm Enhance your collection with this
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Crystal Brandy Decanter, English, Cut Glass Spirit Vessel, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a distinguished mid 20th century brandy decanter, showcasing exquisite English cut glass
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

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

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Antique Lobmeyr Austrian Rock Crystal Etched Engraved Cut Glass Decanter
By J. L. Lobmeyr Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique cut glass decanter. By Lobmeyr. Decorated throughout with the 'Rock Crystal
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Barware

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Very Good Art Deco Cut Glass Decanter, England circa 1910
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very elegant & striking Art Deco period cut glass decanter of conical form, showing a base
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

fferrone Contemporary Czech Glass Boyd Decanter with Four Small Boyd Glasses
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary Czech glass boyd Decanter with four small Boyd glasses The clear Czech
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

A Late 19th Century Red Cut Glass Decanter with Original Stopper
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th century red cut glass decanter, of faceted form, engraved throughout with vines
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Glass

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass

Edwardian Tantalus With A Set of Three Square Cut Glass Decanters
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Edwardian Mahogany Tantalus With A Set of Three Square Cut Glass Decanters Comes With A Working
Category

20th Century British Edwardian Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Bohemian Crystal Ruby Decanters with Wine Leaves, 1920s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Bohemian Crystal Ruby Decanters with Wine Leaves, 1920s. Set of 2. Pair of Czech Bohemian clear
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Bohemian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter with Drop form Stopper Signed Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and beautifully formed Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Decanter Signed Baccarat
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Crystal

A Pair of 19th Century Cut Glass Decanters with Enamel Labels
Located in London, GB
A pair of late nineteenth century cut glass rectangular decanters with stoppers, with engraved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Glass

Materials

Enamel

Baccarat Crystal Decanter holder, Hermès, Paris, circa 1955, designed by Jacques
By Hermès, Jacques Adnet, Baccarat
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly sought-after stitched leather double decanter holder designed by Jacques Adnet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Gradient Smoked Murano Glass Hourglass Decanters
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern decanters were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Murano Glass

French Midcentury Cut Crystal Decanter from Cristal De Lorraine, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
crystal ware for names like Hermés, Cartier and St. Dupont. This 24% lead crystal decanter dates to the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Crystal

Silver-Mounted Glass Duck DOVE Decanter, Antique English Art Nouveau Style Itay
Located in Wembley, GB
Silver-Mounted Glass Duck Wine Dove Decanter, Antique English Art Nouveau Style An exquisite
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Antique French Silver Claret Jugs / Wine Decanters c. 1890
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
A pair of elegant Antique Silver & Cut Glass Claret Jugs. This lovely pair of Antique French Wine Jugs have beautifully chased Silver Neck, Handle and lid mounted on clear cut glass ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Bohemian Green Glass Decanter with Mozaffar al-Din Shah Portrait
Located in London, GB
This wonderful lime green glass decanter was crafted in Bohemia, a historic region which now forms
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Czech Bohemian Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage German Bohemian Cranberry Cased Glass 9" Small Decanter w/ Stopper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage German Bohemian Cranberry Cased Glass 9" Small Decanter w/ Stopper. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Murano Glass Set - 3 Glasses and Decanter - Green with Crackle Effect
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage Murano Glass Set - 3 Glasses and Decanter - Green with Crackle Effect This vintage Murano
Category

20th Century Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

10-Piece Set Water Glasses with decanters - Paşabahçe - Mezza Filigrana
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful vintage drinking set, made of art glass, by the Turkish brand Pasabahce. The set consists of 8 water glasses, a carafe with stopper, and a water carafe (without stopper) ...
Category

Vintage 1980s Turkish Modern Barware

Materials

Glass

Vintage Brandy Decanter, English, Cut Crystal Glass, Spirit Vessel, Mid Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage brandy decanter. An English, cut crystal glass bulb form spirit vessel, dating
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Equestrian Silver Plate Nickel Horse Head and Frosted Glass Decanter Pitcher. Vintage 1970s nickel
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid Century Holmegaard Glass Decanter By Michael Bang Rare Crown Stopper Denmark
By Holmgaard, Jacob Bang
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage smokey gray gradient blown glass cinched decanter bottle was designed by Michael Bang
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Mid-century Modern Blue Hobnail Bubble Glass Decanter and Stopper
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mid-century Modern Blue Hobnail Bubbled Glass Decanter and Stopper Offered for sale is a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique Gilt and Coraline Glass Decanters Wine Glasses and Champagne Coupes
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful antique (late 19th century) hand-blown glassware set including two decanters, 11
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage French Cut Crystal Decanters, Val Saint Lambert Attributed, Set of Two
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Miami, FL
Offred for sale is a set of 2 elegant hand-blown and cut crystal decanters attributed to Val
Category

20th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

An Art Deco Sterling Silver Overlay Cordial Decanter Set 1920 s
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome art deco sterling silver overlay decanter with 4 cordial glasses, original to each other
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Green Glass Decanter With Embossed Leather Case, AT ca. 1960
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Very decorative mid century green glass decanter with handmade leathercase from the period around
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

Vintage Thomas Hine Cognac Crystal Decanters by Baccarat Mid 20th Century
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A  Thomas Hine Cognac cut crystal decanter  by Baccarat Stallebrass collection, France Mid 20th C
Category

Mid-20th Century French Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Decanter in Pulegoso Amber Orange Color
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Decorative bottle barware decanter, Amber Murano glass, Italy, 1930s. Sculptural amber Murano glass
Category

20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Bottles

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

21stC English Solid Silver Mounted Glass Decanters With Heraldic Engraving c2007
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An elegant pair of silver-mounted decanters, hallmarked for London 2007, showcasing a beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Rare Exquisite Paris French Cranberry Etched Glass Wine Cognac Whiskey Decanter
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item we are offering is a Rare French Cranberry Etched Glass Decanter Bottle. Bottle
Category

Antique 19th Century French Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Claret Decanter, English, Pineapple Cut Glass, Wine Vessel, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage claret decanter, of English origin and appealing pineapple cut glass form, dating
Category

Vintage 1970s British Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Wonderful Cut Glass Silver Plate Carafe Water Pitcher Cherub Large Decanter
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Cut Glass & Silver Plate Carafe Water Pitcher With Cherub Large Decanter
Category

20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Decanter Charles Graffart Cut-to-Clear, 1950s
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert decanter, + 6 shot glasses Charles Graffart, the 1950s. Beautiful signed Val
Category

Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Decanter by W.J. Gordy, Tan Buff Swirled Matte Glaze, 1930s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage studio pottery decanter is a striking example of mid-century to late 20th-century
Category

Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Seguso Vetri d Arte Murano Diamond Quilted Italian Art Glass Bird Decanter
By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Kissimmee, FL
accents, Italian art glass decorative bird decanter. The piece is documented to designer Flavio Polio, for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal

French Silver Mounted and Glass Wine Decanter, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The silver mounts chased with Art Nouveau flowers and plants against a wavy background. The glass with a frosted background reserved in clear glass and gilt with a floral pattern. Si...
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Wonderful Sterling Silver Ewer Figure Holding Shell Spout Cut Crystal Decanter
Located in Roslyn, NY
Decanter
Category

20th Century Belle Époque Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Dark Green Glass Empoli Genie Decanter, 20th Century, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A stunning dark green glass decanter with geometric design, made by one of the many glass
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Set of Three Cut Glass Crystal Decanter Bottles by Stuart, C1945
By Stuart Glass Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Exquisite set of 3 cut glass crystal decanter bottles by the Stuart Glass Co. of England c1940. In
Category

Vintage 1940s English Georgian Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Danish Crystal and Silver Decanter with Stopper and Foliage Engraved Body
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish crystal and silver decanter from the 20th century, with acorn-shaped stopper and engraved
Category

20th Century Danish Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Bohemian Crystal Decanter Set Silver Fittings, Art Deco Czech Design 6 Glasses
Located in Wembley, GB
Bohemian Crystal Decanter Set with Silver Fittings, Art Deco Czech Design with 6 glasses An
Category

Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century Glass Decanter Set With Enamel Paintings, Austria ca. 1980s
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming, late 20th century Austrian glass decanter set of seven from the late 1980s in Austria. A
Category

Late 20th Century Austrian Barware

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Cognac Decanter, English, Glass, Spirit Vessel, Mid Century, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage cognac decanter. An English, glass spirit vessel, dating to the mid 20th century
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Glass

Tilted Leaning Clear Crystal 32 Fl Oz Wine Spirit Decanter
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is an elegant, classy addition to any display of wine or spirits and appropriate accessories. The bottle has a polished flat spot on one side that it sits on and it holds 32 flu...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Set of Ten Vintage Brass Spirits / Liquor Decanter Tags in Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of ten vintage brass spirits / liquor decanter tags in box circa 1990s. The set is in like new
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Murano Vintage Silver Flecks Purple Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Decanter
By Franco Moretti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
decanter. Created in the manner of designer Franco Moretti, circa 1970s. It is made with a "Fenicio" or
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles

Materials

Silver Leaf

Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter for Blue Hill at Stone Barns
By Deborah Ehrlich
Located in Accord, NY
The Deborah Ehrlich Crystal Water Decanter was designed in collaboration with Laureen Barber and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Minimalist Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Val Saint Lambert Large Crystal Decanter, Colored Overlay Cut to Clear
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Large Crystal Decanter, the 1930s. Beautiful Val Saint Lambert circular crystal
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware

Materials

Crystal

Victorian Silver Tantalus Set with Three Cut Glass Decanters and Stoppers
By Harrison Brothers George Howson 1
Located in New York, NY
A Late Victorian Silver Tantalus with Three Cut Glass Decanters and Stoppers. The tantalus is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Italian Green Leather and Brass Decanter by Aldo Tura for Macabo
By Aldo Tura
Located in Troy, MI
Barware decanter designed by Aldo Tura for Macabo features a leather-wrapped vessel with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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 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
    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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.