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Unusual rare pair of antique George III quality mahogany wine coolers
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual rare pair of antique George III quality mahogany wine coolers, having unusual oval shaped
Category
Antique Early 19th Century George III Wine Coolers
Materials
Mahogany
Silver Owl Mustard Pot with Unusual Green Eyes
Snail Serving Spoon, c. 1930
Located in London, GB
A delightful solid silver mid century mustard pot in the form of an owl, made in Spain c. 1930.
The owl is beautifully modelled and in lovely condition, with the hinge in good worki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver
Unusual Paris Porcelain Cup and Saucer, La Courtille, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
With faux bois decoration and monogrammed.
Category
Antique 1820s Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Highly Unusual Silver Toast or Letter Rack Designed and Made by Grant McDonald
By Grant Macdonald
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed sterling silver letter or toast rack, made by the renowned silversmith George Grant McDonald, and hallmarked for London 2007.
This lovely piece is particularl...
Category
Early 2000s English Modern Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare Dutch polychrome tile picture, painted in blue, green, yellow and manganese, depicting a mantel clock with two cupids. The tiles with authentic hand-painted black numbers F1-F...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$3,362 Sale Price
20% Off
In the Style of Jacques Adnet, Unusual Chrome, Leather and Rope Ice Bucket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
In the style of Jacques Adnet. Unusual chrome, leather and rope ice bucket, French, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Unusual Victorian Sterling Silver Ham Bone Holder by J.N. Mappin, 1897
By John Newton Mappin
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1897 by John Newton Mappin this unusual
rare Victorian antique
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 1950s Bruce Fox Designs Large Banana Leaf Serving Bowl Unusual Gold Tone
By Arthur Court, Bruce Fox
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early 1950s Bruce Fox Designs of a large banana leaf serving bowl, with unusual gold tone over the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls
Materials
Aluminum
Unusual Art Deco, Modernist 8-Piece Tea Set, Chrome or Wood Ball Design
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Art Deco, modernist 8-piece tea set, chrome or wood ball design. Unsigned, stunning modern
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tea Sets
Materials
Chrome
Rare and Unusual George III Heraldic Wine Label by Langlands and Robertson
Located in London, GB
very well marked on the reverse. Labels from Newcastle are scarce, especially modelled in this unusual
Category
Antique 1780s English More Dining and Entertaining
Unusual Cast Wine Label Made in London in 1964 by C.J. Vander
Located in London, GB
The label is cast and is rectangular in form. The face displays a hunting scene in a rural landscape depicting a huntsman with a gun and dog and birds flying overhead. A detailed eag...
Category
Vintage 1960s English More Dining and Entertaining
Very Fine
Unusual George IV Mug Made in London in 1821 by Emes
Barnard
Located in London, GB
The mug is modeled in the unusual Campana form and stands on a circular pedestal foot decorated
Category
Antique 1820s English More Dining and Entertaining
Chinese Brown Drip Glaze Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient ceramics. Marked with barren spots, a greenish brown
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Gradient Perfume Bottle
Located in Newark, England
, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It was popular between 1890 and 1910 during the Belle Époque
Category
Early 20th Century Central American Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Hukin
Heath Pair of Silver Tilting Liquor Decanters
By Hukin
Heath
Located in Northampton, GB
, movement and the use of modern materials particularly iron, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Japanese Serving Plate Porcelain Bamboo 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
unusual esteem that ceramics hold within its artistic tradition, owing to the enduring popularity of the
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
English Shagreen Silver Mounted Antique Card Box
Located in Northampton, GB
materials particularly iron, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It was popular between 1890 and
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Stand Plinth Pedestal Ribbed White
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Stylish, funky addition to the interior
Sturdy and ergonomic, offering an unusual display for
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
the use of modern materials particularly iron, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It was
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Tortoiseshell and Silver Jewellery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
, movement and the use of modern materials particularly iron, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chinese Glazed Kitchen Jar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century vessel emulates the full-bodied shapes and unusual glazing found in ancient
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases
Materials
Terracotta
Antique German Bronze Figure by Hermann Gladenbeck
Located in Newark, England
iron, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It was popular between 1890 and 1910 during the Belle
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
China Man Bronze Tankard by Alfonso Canciani K. K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei
By Alfonso Canciani, K.K. Kunst-Erzgiesserei Wien
Located in Newark, England
, movement and the use of modern materials particularly iron, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality pair of antique Japanese Satsuma lidded jars, having two antique Satsuma lidded
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual Group of Gustavsberg Argenta Chargers, Sweden
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of two round in rich turquoise glaze with silver overlay, provenance- collection of Howard Rothberg, can be sold individually.
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Silver
Unusual Group of 18th Century Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jars
Botes de Farmacia
Located in New York, NY
Two jars are 9 inches high, 6.25 inches wide and 3.37 inched deep.
The pitcher is 7.25 inches high, 8.25 inches wide and 4.50 inches deep.
Minor chips and age wear.
Repair to Sp...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Satsuma, Pair of Unusual Vases
Located in Paris, FR
very unusual shape as well a quite unusual mirror decoration of flowers painted on a orange yellow and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Ceramics
Large Unusual Blue Plate
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Large unusual blue plate. Glass. Contemporary England.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Glass
Unusual Japanese Studio Vase by Makuzu Kozan II
By Makuzu Kozan II
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Late
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Unusual Early 20th Century Makuzu Kozan Vase
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in London, GB
Decorated in iron-red and green enamels with an overall design of three shish frolicking with a brocade ball, signed on the base with an impressed seal Makuzu.
The storage box ti...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Chinese Porcelain Charger, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Great quality painting of deities with gold, silver and enamel decorations.
Underglazed blue six character DAOGUANG mark.
This is an early 20th century Chinese plate that might hav...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Unusual Barovier and Toso Larvae Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare form with iridized finish
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Glass
Unusual Pair of Tall Dutch Toasting Glasses
Located in GB
Unusual pair of tall toasting glasses, 9” tall, Dutch, circa 1700, from an old collection formerly
Category
Antique Early 1700s Dutch Glass
Materials
Glass
$4,406 / set
An unusual Japanese porcelain blue and white jar with inner stopper
Located in London, GB
A rare example of a 19th century Japanese blue and white ginger jar with original cover and inner stopper with decorative peach knop.
The vase itself decorated with flowing images o...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Wrought Iron Wine Decanting Stand
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Large hand wrought iron decanting stand with bottle and stopper.
Category
20th Century French Barware
Materials
Iron
Antique Silver Tray of Unusual Shape, 1903
Located in London, London
Antique silver tray of unusual shape, 1903 with floral and cupid detail
Maker W.Comm.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Blue and white spongeware pitcher, unusual form
By Uhl Pottery
Located in Clear Spring, MD
Produced by the Uhl pottery in Huntingburg Indiana. This is the middle size of this distinctive form. A softer look to the sponging than the traditional cylindrical form from Ohio ...
Category
20th Century American Pitchers
Unusual Silver Water Jug Made in Birmingham, 1909
Located in London, London
An unusual silver water jug, made in Birmingham, 1909.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Unusual Galvanized Foldable Bottle Drying Rack, France, 1920s
Located in Ulft, Gelderland
Vintage galvanized foldable bottle dry rack. Unusual model in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Centerpieces
Materials
Zinc
Unusual American Arts and Crafts Glazed Ceramic Flask
Located in Concord, MA
Unusual American arts and crafts glazed ceramic flask, early 20th century; with face form mask
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pottery
Vivid Coalport "Footed" Comport with unusual Serpentine form.
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vividly painted Coalport porcelain comport, with unusual "scroll" feet in the Rococo French style
Category
Antique 19th Century English Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Antique German Silver Flatware Set, Thistle Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique German, 800 silver, flatware set for 12 people. An unusual, custom-made, hand-forged
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Tableware
Materials
Silver
UNUSUAL PAIR OF FRENCH FAIENCE LIONS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of recumbent form and with amusing primitive faces and yellow manes; resting on green speckled plinths. (Luneville)
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
19th Century Silver Toast Rack of Unusual Design
Located in London, London
Unique silver toast rack with scroll shaped ends, dividers spelling out the word TOAST.
Made in 1894.
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unusual and Very Fine Quality French Silver Humidor
Located in London, GB
M Fray, Paris, circa 1890.
Measures: 11 1/2 inches (29cm) wide.
152oz (4750g)
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Rare and Unusual Tiffany
Co. Sterling and Crystal Flask
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A rare and unusual sterling and crystal flask made by Tiffany & Co. Heavy crystal glass decorated
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Barware
Unusual, Tiffany Sterling Silver Gilt Oval Jardinière or Cooler
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Custom made, sterling silver gilt, oval centrepiece or tureen, made with removable parts so that it can be used for a multitude of uses. Soup tureen, centrepiece, wine or champagne c...
Category
20th Century English George I Centerpieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual Pair of Asymmetrical Design Silver Candelabra. circa 1890
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
Marked for high grade (.930 standard) solid silver, Germany, circa 1890.
Also with retailers signature 'Boin-Taburet'.
Each 43cm high.
Weight: 176oz (5480g).
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Meissen Purple Indian Bowl in Unusual Square Shape
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Boston, MA
I would like to offer you this lovely Meissen purple Indian bowl in this unusual square shape. It
Category
Vintage 1960s German Rococo Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of unusual English Georgian mahogany knife boxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unusual English Georgian mahogany knife boxes, circa 1780. Each with a shaped sloping cover
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Knife Boxes
Very Rare and Unusual Pair of Silver Three-Light Candelabra
By John
William Deakin
Located in London, GB
Each measure 11 1/2 inches (29cm) high.
9 inches (23cm) wide.
By John and William Deakin, London, 1889.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Tableware
Very Rare and Unusual Gorham Martele Large Fish Tray
By Gorham CO.
Located in New york, NY
Extremely rare and unusual Gorham Martele large fish tray with mermaid, octopus, fish and children
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Unusual Dutch Brass Kettle with Serpent Spout, circa 1800
Located in Ambler, PA
Unusual Dutch brass kettle with serpent spout. Swing handle. Acorn finial, circa 1800. Measures
Category
Antique Early 1800s Dutch Tea Sets
Materials
Brass
Rare and Unusual Reticulated Vienna Plates Three Glaze Colors, 19th Century
Located in Redding, CA
These are great, the reticulated plates with three ground glaze colors, a difficult process beautifully highlighted with raise paste gilt delicate and fine
then centred by mythologi...
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare and Unusual French 19th Century Cut Crystal Bronze and Marble Centerpiece
Located in New york, NY
Rare and unusual French 19th century cut crystal bronze and marble centerpiece. Figural female
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Unusual 18th Century Silver Acorn Form Tri-Section Nutmeg Grater. London, c.1760
Located in London, GB
An unusual eighteenth-century George III silver naturalistic nutmeg grater, modelled in the form of
Category
Antique 18th Century English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Unusual 19th Century Victorian Double Rollover Serving Dish, circa 1890
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
Super quality silver plated Victorian double roll-over serving dish, hand engraved top and sits on clawed feet and the piece opens either side. Could be used for either hot or cold d...
Category
Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Late Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
Materials
Silver Plate
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Unusual Ceramics For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of unusual ceramics is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all unusual ceramics available were constructed with great care. Unusual ceramics have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco unusual ceramics are consistently popular styles. Tiffany
Co., John Grinsell
Sons and Gorham Manufacturing Company each produced beautiful unusual ceramics that are worth considering.
How Much are Unusual Ceramics?
Prices for unusual ceramics start at $95 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $1,200.
Finding the Right Dining-entertaining 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.
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