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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
English Blue and White Chinoiserie Plate
Located in New York, NY
English blue and white chinoiserie plate. Davenport Staffordshire oval plate in the "Chinoiserie Ruins" pattern with reticulated ...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Wedgwood Majolica Ocean Jug Owned by Andre Leon Talley
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Wedgwood Majolica Ocean Jug with a storied provenance, owned by Legendary Fashion Icon André Leon Talley! Made with a pewter lid as a small syrup or creamer jug. It has an impresse...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pewter

Sculptural shell-shaped ashtray in Rococo style made of gilded bronze, Italy 70s
Located in Roma, IT
A precious ashtray in full Roccoco style, a heavy shell in gilded bronze depicted in the smallest details and its curved ribs become practical cigarette ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Vintage Murano Seguso White Swan Glass Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and graceful Italian Murano vintage Seguso glass swan is white triple cased; white with clear on the outside. The lines of the feathers are abundant throughout. The beak ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Blown Glass

Set of 6 Doge Champagne Chalices
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious set of 6 18cl chalices are fit for royalty. They come in 6 vivid transparent colors and are made to hold champagne or any other drink of your choice. Each glass is han...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Odalisques Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Odalisques' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Lalique Caviar Bowl "Igor"
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Lalique caviar covered bowl "Igor" Made of clear and frosted crystal. Signed in script "Lalique France" Measures: Height 9.85", diameter 7.85".
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

19th Century Viennese Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centrepiece Bowl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This item is a big 19th century Viennese porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlights. This stunning Rococo pie...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Baccarat Crystal Barware Tableware Service / Ten People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 20th century Baccarat crystal barware / tableware service for ten people. Each glass is in great vintage condition. Maker's mark undersigned. Eac...
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Mid-20th Century French Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Mid-Century Semi-Precious Stone Grape Clusters - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-20th century large grape clusters in carnelian and amethyst : Carnelian is a stone that represents warmth, fiery, life, vibrancy, strength, bravery, courage when speaking in pub...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Amethyst, Carnelian, Metal, Silver Plate

Rare c.1900 Grecian Pattern Historical Blue Royal Staffordshire Pottery Plate
Located in Louisville, KY
This rare Royal Staffordshire Pottery piece was part of the Aesthetic Movement, which started in England in the late 19th century. This plate has the historic Staffordshire markings ...
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Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique Art Deco Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Maker s Salt Pepper Shakers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Art Deco salt & pepper shakers. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful pair of Tiffany salt...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

French Mid-Century Blue Majolica Daisy Plate Maunier Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Blue Daisy Plate signed Maunier Vallauris. 8 inches diameter.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

Vintage Philippe Starck Juicy Salif 1990 Made by Alessi Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Iconic Alessi Juicy Salif Citrus Juicer Designed by Philippe Starck in original box. Juicy Salif, a citrus reamer designed by Philippe Starck in 1990, is considered an icon of industrial design, and has been displayed in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, as well as the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It has also received this distinction at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Manufacture by Alessi in Italy designed in France circa 1990.polished aluminum 11½ h × 5 w × 4 d in (29 × 13 × 10 cm). Impressed manufacturer's mark to base ‘Alessi Italy...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Herend Porcelain Rothschild Pattern Serving Set
Located in Delft, NL
A Herend porcelain Rothschild pattern serving set A Herend porcelain Rothschild pattern serving set, consisting of 8 plates of 15 cm diagonal (5....
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20th Century Hungarian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Set of One Large and One Medium Cooking Skillets
Located in Milan, IT
Prepare meals in elegance and style with these high-quality skillets. Made from silver, a material famed for its antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities, they are perfect for cooki...
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2010s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Hollywood regency golden Ice Bucket, France ca. 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency golden brass Ice Bucket France 1970s Brass, lucite, burl H 23 × 22 cm diam. Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Mid-Century 1980s Chilean Brown Marble Ashtray, San Bernardo Atelier
Located in Toronto, CA
Exquisitely carved in the 1980s by an Italian-immigrant marble atelier in San Bernardo, Santiago, this remarkable mid-century-inspired ashtray embodies the sophistication and materia...
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Late 20th Century Chilean Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble

Set of 6 Silver Stirrup Cups Goblets Animal Heads with Wine Decanter Italy 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Serve your favorite wine with class and style. Set of Six Silver Plate Animal Heads Stirrup Goblets Cups, Made in Italy. Silver Stirrup Cups Animal Full Set of 6 and Wine Decanter M P Made Italy 1970s Full set of animal Hunting collection grouping showcases each animal style offered by MP. Rare to have one of each. Rare set of mugs complete with animal groupings and wine decanter, the mugs are nickel plated and the cast heads are silver plated, marked with the "MP" and "MADE IN ITALY" mark dating from around 1970. The Italian fashion house, Gucci, made a very similar set during this period. The set includes one hares, one boar, one horse, one hound dog, one deer or stag and one wolf or fox. Italian Silvered Animal Stirrup Cups...
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Late 20th Century Italian Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Richard Ginori Silver Overlay Cobalt Porcelain Tea/coffee Set 15 Pieces
By Richard-Ginori Lavenite
Located in Verviers, BE
This is a stunning vintage Richard Ginori Signed teacup and saucer set featuring a deep cobalt blue glaze with intricate silver overlay decoration. A true collector’s piece, this set...
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1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

Wonderful Floral Pattern Service 12 Dinner Porcelain Plates Aynsley Bavaria
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Floral Pattern Service 12 For Dinner Porcelain Plates By Aynsley Bavaria
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20th Century English Belle Époque Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Sugar Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain sugar bowl with lid. It has a white background and it is hand painted with a blue bouquet of flowers in the center...
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20th Century Danish Chinoiserie Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Bright Pink Square Floral Midcentury Dinner Napkins - Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four bright pink floral dinner napkins. Dimensions: 16.5" Square
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Fabric

Wilhelm Wagenfeld Mid-Century Max Moritz Salt Pepper Twins Shakers, WMF, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of lovely modernist Bauhaus "Max & Moritz salt and pepper twins“ shakers, original vintage from the 1950s. Designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld, executed by WMF Württembergische...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

20th Century Bowl - Richard Ginori - Porcelain - Zodiac Series Scorpio
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant porcelain bowl by Richard Ginori, from the renowned Zodiac series, likely dating from the 1980s-1990s. This refined piece is decorated in deep cobalt blue with delicate gold ...
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1990s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Tapio Wirkkala for ROSENTHAL POLYGON PATRAS huge bowl fruit plate Ø 29cm 1970s
Located in Landshut, BY
Tapio Wirkkala for ROSENTHAL STUDIO LINE POLYGON PATRAS huge bowl fruit plate Ø 29cm mid 1970s (Wirkkala designed the Polygon shape - Alain le Foll designed the flower ornaments) ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Pottery

Art Deco Rare Sized Flapper Girl Porcelain Hatpin Holder, C1930
Located in Devon, England
Dating to the 1930's this very attractive and rare Art Deco hat pin holder is we think possibly by FASOLD & STAUCH more commonly known for making half d...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set of 4 Japanese Koransha Teacups
By Koransha
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of 4 Koransha tea cups, from Lindfield series, with delicately hand drawn spring orchids / Made in Japan in 2000s Original mark at the base Diameter 3.5 inches, height 2 ...
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20th Century Japanese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Set of 4 Japanese Koransha Teacups
Set of 4 Japanese Koransha Teacups
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Carl Auböck #5509-1 Coaster, Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5509-1 coaster, Austria.
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2010s Austrian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Large Murano Glass "Pink" Floral Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass bowl, ashtray element Origin: Murano, Italy Decade: 1970s This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Murano Glass

Costantinopoli by Vito Nesta for Les Ottomans, Set of 6 Dessert Plates #2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with our set of 6 porcelain plates from the Costantinopoli collection, designed by the renowned Vito Nesta. Each plate features intricate designs in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Picture Frame Silver Squared Blue Enamel modern contemporary style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
A Modern Heirloom: Large Square Guilloché Enamel Frame by Giorgio Salimbeni Presented is a commanding and radiant square photo frame, a masterwork of contemporary Florentine jewelry...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid-Century Dachshund, large, Bottle Opener from Walter Bosse, Austria 1950 s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Charming mid-century bottle opener in the form of a Dachshund. Made out of solid brass, designed by Walter Bosse, produced by Herta Baller.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Costantinopoli by Vito Nesta for Les Ottomans, Set of 6 Dessert Plates #1
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your dessert presentation with our set of 6 porcelain plates from the Costantinopoli collection, designed by the renowned Vito Nesta. Each plate features intricate designs in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Valle Square Medium Silver Alpaca Brown Onyx Stone Bar Tray
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
This family is inspired by the forms and figures shaped by the wind of the Moon Valley (in the province of San Juan, in the North of Argentina). It comes from this magical and inspir...
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2010s Argentine Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Italian Modernist Ice Bucket in Brass and Dyed Goatskin by Aldo Tura
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aldo Tura brass and goatskin insulated ice bucket in a dyed brown/red hue lacquered with an acrylic finish (ca. 1950s, Italy). Retains the styrofoam on the lid's interior to help ins...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Berndorf Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s Alpaca
Located in Wien, AT
Berndorf Champagne Bucket Round, 1920s 'Alpaca ' Only polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Alpaca

Early 20th Century Set 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Set of 22 English Hand-Decorated Minton Fine China Salad Plates. The beautifully vibrant color hand painted salad plates, each with a color...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage set of 7 Libbey Tom Collins Tropical Island Palm Tree Theme Tall Glasses
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage set of 7 Libbey "Tiki Bar" tall Tom Collins glasses with Tropical, Island and Palm Tree theme. Each clear glass is different having palm trees, boats, floral, grass hut, hi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Alchimie Contemporary Linen Tablecloth with 6 Napkins by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Le tovaglie in lino proposte da Vito Nesta per il brand Grand Tour sono un complemento d'arredo ecelttico e ricercato per ogni abitazione. Un pregiato filato di lino viene impreziosi...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Linen

Vessel 07 in Smooth Stoneware Clay. Handmade by Jade Paton for Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
For the La Terra collection, Lemon collaborated with renowned artist Jade Paton. Jade creates contemporary sculptures out of clay. Her main source of inspir...
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2010s South African Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Clay, Ceramic

A magnificent four branch centrepiece epergne
Located in Reepham, GB
A magnificent four branch centrepiece epergne very much in the Victorian style but just possibly dating to the Edwardian period. Finely worked and wrought in silverplate, the epergne...
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Late 19th Century Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Victorian Style Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage FB Rogers Silver Plated Victorian Style Punch Bowl Set w/ 10 Cups and Ladle. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Punch bowl: 12" H x 17" W x 17" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Vintage English Victorian BSC Silver Plater Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Victorian BSC Silver Plater Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 2" H x 28" W x 17" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Christian Dior Midcentury Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Italian Serving Tray 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury serving tray in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite with burl wood handles. Produced in Italy during the 1970s for a Dior Home production with a design attri...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Burl

Set of Four Post-Modern Stoneware Plates Signed by Marshall
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool set of four post-modern stoneware plates by Marshall, circa early 1980s. This plates are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and each plate measures 10...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

Christian Dior Casablanca Dinnerware Set ~ 8 Place Settings / 40 pieces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 (eight) place settings (40 total pieces) in the signature Casablanca pattern by Christian Dior. Features a white, gold and multicolor pattern with panther and palm tree motifs throughout, gilt accents throughout and brand stamp at undersides. Includes the following 40 pieces: 8 dinner plates...
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1990s Japanese Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Vintage Dark Red Vase, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage glass in very good condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects etc. Only one unique piece. .
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Moroccan Polished Round Footed Silvered Tray Table
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan metal silver plated polished round serving brass tray with traditional geometric designs and brass inlay decoration around on three feet. Moroccan polished round footed...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Faience Dish by Terre de Fer with Flowers Decor France 19th Century Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old dish by Terre de Fer. This dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th century. The colors are blue. It is signed.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

English Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Van Buren
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage English cylindrical martini or cocktail shaker of fine plate silver featuring a stylish Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer. Impr...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Copper

Guido Gambone Large Ceramic Decorative Cup or Vide-Poches 1950 s
Located in Paris, FR
Guido Gambone (1909-1969) Hand enameled with geometric decor characters on glazed ceramic. Can be used as vide-poche or wall decor Signed Gambone, Italy with donkey mark. Nice origin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of Seven Cenedese Murano Glass Birds
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An assembled collection of seven birds (swans, ducks, geese, your call) by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese in the scavo technique. Four large birds, two small birds and one medium. The l...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Decanter, Completely Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
A place to ready the tastes and hidden intoxication offerings of your libation to the evening.      
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2010s American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dragon Pool, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Classic design of this porcelain vase comes back to life with retro decorations with a contemporary flavor. Black Dragon Pool is inspired by the h...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Acorn Hammer 107
Located in Hellerup, DK
A rare sterling silver Georg Jensen hammer, design #107 by Johan Rohde circa 1919. The design is attributed to Rohde's acorn pattern, featuring an acorn top finial attached to a soli...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Poodle Corkscrew, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare French Art Deco Poodle Corkscrew and Bottle Opener, 1920s Discover a unique collectible with this rare French Art Deco corkscrew and bottle opener from the 1920s, crafted in th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Elephants Porcelain Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Contemporary dinner plate 'Elephants' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SILVER frame made with the casting method and finished with a chisel, subsequently burnished and reproducing the bricks of a wall of a fortress. This "frame" is supported at the four horses two tone...
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2010s Italian Medieval Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Marble, Sterling Silver

Limoges Porcelain Plate, circa 1860 by Sazerat Leon, Signed and Numbered France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This plate demonstrates the attractiveness of French ceramists from the second half of the 19th century aesthetics and Far Eastern culture. Fascinated by its colors, shapes, artists redouble their ingenuity to give new aesthetic to their ceramics. This plate was realized by the Manufacture of Leon...
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19th Century French Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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