What are German beer steins for?

German beer steins are used for drinking beer! They have a handle and a lid and are either hand-painted or decorated with intricate designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic German beer steins from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a stein in German?

A stein is essentially a beer mug that is traditionally used to drink German beer. Long ago, steins used to be made of stone and later were then replaced by glass. Shop a wide variety of antique and vintage steins on 1stDibs.

What is a German beer stein?

A German beer stein is a traditional mug designed specifically for drinking beer. Initially, beer steins had been made of stoneware but today they can be found made of a range of materials including glass or pewter. Contemporary beer steins may have hinged lids or no lid at all, and the older versions are sold as collectibles. Shop a collection of antique and vintage German beer steins from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

German Stein

Beer Glass

German Beer Glasses

Pewter Lid

Wood Carving Wall Sculpture

Pewter Stein

German Glass Pewter

Glass Stein

Black Forest Carved Wood Wall Plaques

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"I Had a Comrade" Mettlach Stein

$535

Dog Mops Pug Stein Wearing Glasses

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1940-1950s original beer stein designed and made by Mathias Grimscheid and manufactured in

Category

20th Century German Barware

Materials

Pottery

Dog Mops Pug Stein Wearing Glasses

$125

Lunar S Round Table in Steel-Line by System 180 Berlin

By Dirk Uptmoor, System 180, Jürg Steiner

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Name: Lunar S Designer: Dirk Uptmoor, Jürg Steiner Manufacturer: System 180, Berlin, Germany

Category

Vintage 1980s German Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Lunar S Round Table in Steel-Line by System 180 Berlin

$1,540

Bridge M Table in Steel-Line by System 180 Berlin

By Dirk Uptmoor, System 180, Jürg Steiner

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Name: Bridge M designer: Dirk Uptmoor, Jürg Steiner manufacturer: System 180, Berlin, Germany

Category

Vintage 1980s German Industrial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Bridge M Table in Steel-Line by System 180 Berlin

$2,469

Set of 3 Vintage German Switzerland Beer Steins

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Set of three vintage German & Switzerland beer steins The large beer stein is also a Thorens music

Category

Early 20th Century German Pottery

Set of 3 Vintage German Switzerland Beer Steins

$495

Set of Three Vintage German Beer Steins

Located in Washington Crossing, PA

Set of three Vintage German beer steins Stamped Measurements in inches: 3.5 D x 9.5 H 3.5 D x 9

Category

Early 20th Century Pottery

Set of Three Vintage German Beer Steins

$350

"Bismarck" Mettlach Stein

By Mettlach

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

of table wares. This stein depicts Otto von Bismarck (1815-98), unifier of German states.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Bismarck" Mettlach Stein

$535

"Drinkers" Mettlach Stein

By Mettlach

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

"Drinkers" Mettlach Stein no. 1164 (1/2 Litre) Etched with inlaid lid The Villeroy & Boch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Drinkers" Mettlach Stein

$370

Marzi and Remy German Beer Stein with Fox Hunting Scene Midcentury

By Marzi Remy

Located in Cookeville, TN

midcentury beer stein. It was made by the Marzi and Remy Company of Germany which was founded in 1880. The

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Pewter

Marzi and Remy German Beer Stein with Fox Hunting Scene Midcentury

$795

"Tell s Shot" Mettlach Stein

By Mettlach

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

"Tell's Shot" Mettlach Stein no. 2082 (1/2 Litre) Etched with inlaid lid The Villeroy & Boch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

"Tell s Shot" Mettlach Stein

$1,065

Rare Pair of German Jugendstil Hunting Steins with Enamelled Designs after Ludwig Hohwein

By Ludwig Hohlwein

Located in Port Hope, ON

This rare pare of Theresienthal crystal hunting steins feature pewter lids signed in a lozenge by

Category

Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Barware

Materials

Pewter

Rare Pair of German Jugendstil Hunting Steins with Enamelled Designs after Ludwig Hohwein

$1,850

1920s Rudolf Steiner Anthroposophical Smokey Quartz Sterling Silver Pendant

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

: Sterling silver content mark ‘925’, maker’s mark Switzerland / Germany, 1920s Rudolf Steiner (1861 – 1925

Category

20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Quartz

1920s Rudolf Steiner Anthroposophical Smokey Quartz Sterling Silver Pendant

$928

A pair of Lemon Sole chairs by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner

By Kwok Hoi Chan

Located in Sundridge, GB

This rare and cool pair of low chairs in black leather and chrome are in superb condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

A pair of Lemon Sole chairs by Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner

$3,092

Regal Shelving Unit, Steel-Line by System 180

By Jürg Steiner, System 180, Dirk Uptmoor

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Name: Regal shelving unit in Steel-Line Designer: Dirk Uptmoor, Jürg Steiner Manufacturer: System

Category

Vintage 1980s German Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Regal Shelving Unit, Steel-Line by System 180

$2,320

Regal Shelving Uint, Steel-Line by System 180, Wide with Glass Shelves

By Jürg Steiner, System 180, Dirk Uptmoor

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Name: Regal shelving unit in Steel-Line Designer: Dirk Uptmoor, Jürg Steiner Manufacturer: System

Category

Vintage 1980s German Industrial Vitrines

Materials

Steel

Regal Shelving Uint, Steel-Line by System 180, Wide with Glass Shelves

$2,706

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German Stein For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the German stein you’re looking for. Each German stein for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, metal and pewter. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect German stein — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A German stein is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, Art Nouveau and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made German stein has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mettlach, Villeroy Boch and Dirk Uptmoor are consistently popular.

How Much is a German Stein?

Prices for a German stein can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $177,869, while the average can fetch as much as $1,183.

Questions About German Stein

What are German beer steins for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
German beer steins are used for drinking beer! They have a handle and a lid and are either hand-painted or decorated with intricate designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic German beer steins from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a stein in German?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A stein is essentially a beer mug that is traditionally used to drink German beer. Long ago, steins used to be made of stone and later were then replaced by glass. Shop a wide variety of antique and vintage steins on 1stDibs.
What is a German beer stein?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A German beer stein is a traditional mug designed specifically for drinking beer. Initially, beer steins had been made of stoneware but today they can be found made of a range of materials including glass or pewter. Contemporary beer steins may have hinged lids or no lid at all, and the older versions are sold as collectibles. Shop a collection of antique and vintage German beer steins from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.