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Tableware For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Emile Puiforcat
Old London Plain by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 125 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old London Plain by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 125 pieces. This set is simple and timeless and includes:
12 knives, 8 1/2",
12 forks, 7",
12 s...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Classic Bouquet by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Classic Bouquet by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 65 pieces. The handle design is a bouquet of flowers with pierced and beaded detailing. This set includes:
12 Place Size Kniv...
Category
1970s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Melrose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pcs Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Melrose by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner knives, 9 1/2"
12 dinner forks, 7 3/4"
12 salad forks, 6 5/8"
12 teaspoons, 6"
12 cream soup spoons, 6 3/8".
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no monograms. Set will be professionally polished to pristine condition and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to shipping.
Inspired by rosewood carvings from the Melrose Mansion of Natchez...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Cream Soup Spoons, 6 1/4"
Inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
king Albert Flatware Set 12/5 Settings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The straight lines and clean design give it a regal yet understated presence. This pattern goes with any dishes and room decor. It’s timeless and beautiful.
Category
1940s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$6,200 / set
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 32 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size King Edward by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes:
eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8",
eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4",
eight salad forks...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 49 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 49 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 8 3/4".
Eight forks, 7 1/8".
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 62 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Dinner Size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 62 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set of 8 Service 40 Pcs Place
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baronial by Gorham, circa 1973, sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. The handles of the forks and spoons are pierced. This set includes:
8 Place Knives, 9 1/8"
8 Place Forks...
Category
1890s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon 43 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
This set includes:
8 knives, 8 3/4".
8 forks, 7 1/8".
8 salad forks, 6 1/2".
8 teaspoons, 6".
8 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4".
1 flat handle master butter knife, 7".
1 pickle fork, 5 3/4...
Category
1940s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/8",
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4",
12 cre...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Gold Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning buttercup gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table. This set is vermeil (completely gold-w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ionic by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 33 pieces Early Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceedingly rare Ionic by Gorham, circa 1867, sterling silver flatware set, 27 pieces plus 6 Mother of pearl handle knives, a total of 33 pieces. This set includes:
6 Mother of pear...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Strasbourg Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set for 12 in Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Strasbourg Gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table.
This set is vermeil (completely go...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 59 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 59 Pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8"
12 Forks, 7 1/4"
12 Salad Forks, 6 5/8"
12 Teaspoons, ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 97 pieces Matte
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Gossamer by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 97 pieces, with brushed matte finish handles. This brushed finish helps avoid the appearance of fingerprints and scratches...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 39 Pcs Place Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Splendid Place size King Edward by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 39 pieces. This set includes:
8 Place Size Knives, 9"
8 Place Size Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Place Size Salad Forks, 6...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sea Rose by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Sea Rose By Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 63 pieces. This pattern has a flowing modern design and was designed by Richard L. Huggins in the year 1958. This set inclu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service For 8 Set 43 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Simple & Timeless LYRIC BY GORHAM sterling silver Flatware set - 43 Pieces. This set includes:
8 KNIVES, 8 7/8"
8 FORKS, 7 1/4"
8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2"
8 TEASPOONS, 6"
8 HOLLOW HANDL...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lyric by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lyric by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, 6"
8 Place Soup Spoons, 6 7/8"
Incl...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 10 Service 47 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
New, unused Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 47 pieces. This was Gorham's most expensive made to order pattern, retailing at $1000 per 4-pc place setting. This ...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 66 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 66 pieces. This set includes
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"
8 Teaspoons, ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 41 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Camellia by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 41 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner knives, 9 1/2"
Eight dinner forks, 7 7/8"
Eight salad forks, 6 1/2"
Eight t...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Coin Silver Fish Slice in Classical Bust Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Bust coin silver fish slice. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1865. Flat shaped oval blade with stylized leaf and scroll ornament. Tapering rectilinear leaf-mounted handle with cast ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 40 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner Size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8"
8 Salad Forks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Gilt Olive Straining Spoon by Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American cast sterling silver gilt olive straining spoon made by Gorham Manufacturing Company; an addition to our silver teaware collection,
This exceptional antique American cast Gorham silver spoon...
Category
1880s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham sterling silver flatware set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7"
12 salad forks, 6 1/8"
12 teaspoons, 6"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fairfax by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12, Set in Gold 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fairfax by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table, especially when paired with gold rimmed china...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon 91-Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 9",
12 forks 7 1/2",
12 salad forks 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons 6 1/8",
12 cream soup spoons 6 1/8",
12 hollow handle butter spreaders 6 1/2",
12 cocktail forks 5 7/8",
one...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 63 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
12 flat handle butter spreaders, 5 7/8"
Two serving spoons, 8 3/8"
One sugar spoon, 5 7/8"
Includes bonus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service for 12 Vermeil 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. This set is vermeil (completely gold-washed) and includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 34 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Golden Scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 34 pieces. This set includes:
Eight place size knives, 9 1/8".
Eight place size forks,...
Category
1970s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edgemont by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Issued in 1987, Edgemont by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern.
Edgemont by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 60...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lily of the Valley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 85 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lily of the valley by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 85 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8",
12 forks, 7",
12 salad forks, 6 3/8",
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4",
12 cream...
Category
1950s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 57 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 57 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 3/8"
8 salad forks, 7"
8 teaspoons, 5 3/4"
8 place soup spoons,...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 65 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 65 pieces.
This multi-motif pattern features various finely detailed scenes of flowers, cattails, clover, grasses, and fo...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 120 pc Lion Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Dinner & Luncheon Size Old Baronial by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set with lion motif, 120 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4"
12 Dinner Size F...
Category
1890s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver 12 Service Flatware Set Place Size 113 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental place size Buttercup by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 113 pieces. This set includes:
12 place size knives, 9",
12 place size forks, 7 1/2",
12 salad forks, 6 1...
Category
1890s Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set Dinner 195 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Impressive, dinner and luncheon size, Florentine by Gorham sterling silver flatware set- 195 pieces. This set includes:
...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gossamer by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 46 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gossamer by Gorham sterling silver flatware set with brushed / matte / Florentine finish, 46 pieces. This set includes:
eight knives, 8 7/8",
eight forks, 7 3/8",
eight salad for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12, Set Vermeil 48 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Cambridge Gold by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces.
Gold flatware is on trend and makes a bold statement on your table. This set is vermeil (completely gol...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Marie by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Rose Marie by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 76 Pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 7/8".
12 forks, 7 1/4".
12 salad forks, gold-washed, 6 5/8".
12 teaspoons, 6...
Category
1930s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 42 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver dinner size flatware set, 42 pieces. This set includes:
8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 5/8"
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/8"
8 T...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rondo by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 62 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rondo by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 62 pieces. This set includes:
12 Knives, 8 7/8",
12 Forks, 7 1/4",
12 Salad Forks, 6 3/4",
12 Teaspoo...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Esprit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Mid-Century Modern "ESPRIT" by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Spoon with Pick
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic sterling silver olive spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Cast stem with entwined leaf and olive. Shallow and pierced bowl with engraved leaves. At other end pick...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Paisley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
White Paisley by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 45 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1966 and features a contemporary shaped handle that is partially engraved wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Newport Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Six Service 27 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Newport scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 27 pieces. This set includes:
six place knives, 9 1/8",
six place forks, 7 1/2",
six salad f...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 44 Pcs Place Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 44 pieces. This set includes:
Eight place size knives, 9 1/8",
eight place size forks, 7 1/2",
eight place size salad forks, 6...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 90 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Cambridge by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 90 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives w/blunt plated blades, 9 3/4"...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rose Tiara by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 55 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
In 1963 Gorham’s skilled designers created a timeless beauty with rose tiara. With graceful curves and a delicate rose at the tip of the handle, rose tiara ...
Category
1960s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Camellia by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Transform every meal into an event with heirloom-quality Gorham sterling silver. For nearly two centuries, Gorham has been a leading manufacturer of premium sterling silver, committe...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Paisley by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 67 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
White Paisley by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 67 pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1966 and features a contemporary shaped handle that is partially engraved wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Baronial Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service, 144 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental Baronial Old by Gorham circa 1897 sterling silver flatware set, 144 pieces with superb lion motif. This set includes:
12 dinner knives, 9 3/...
Category
1890s American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 94 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner size English Gadroon by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 94 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner size knives, 9 1/2"
8 dinner size forks, 7 5/8"
8 salad forks, 6 1/...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Celeste by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, 79 Pieces, Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Celeste by Gorham, circa 1956 sterling silver flatware set of 79 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 3/8".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 7 1/8".
12 teaspo...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Blithe Spirit by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 72 Pieces New
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Blithe spirit by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 72 pieces. This set includes:
8 knives, 9 1/8"
8 forks, 7 1/4"
8 salad forks, 6 5/8"
8 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
8 place ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 40 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware set - 48 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, 8 7/8"
8 Forks, 7 1/8"
8 Salad Forks, 6 3/4"
8 Teaspoons, 5 3/4"
8 Cream S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alencon Lace by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Alencon Lace by Gorham circa 1965 sterling silver flatware set of 77 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8"
12 forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad forks, 6 3/4"...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham 78 piece sterling silver flatware set. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4".
12 forks, 7".
12 salad forks, 6 1/4".
12 teaspoon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique and Vintage Tableware
While it isn’t always top of mind for some, antique and vintage tableware can enhance even the most informal meal. It has been an intimate part of how we’ve interacted with our food for millennia.
Tableware has played a basic but important role in everyday life. Ancient Egyptians used spoons (which are classified as flatware) made of ivory and wood, while Greeks and Romans, who gathered for banquets involving big meals and entertainment, ate with forks and knives. At the beginning of the 17th century, however, forks were still uncommon in American homes. Over time, tableware has thankfully evolved and today includes increasingly valuable implements.
Tableware refers to the tools people use to set the table, including serving pieces, dinner plates and more. It encompasses everything from the intricate and elaborate to the austere and functional, yet are all what industrial product designer Jasper Morrison might call “Super Normal” — anonymous objects that are too useful to be considered banal.
There are four general categories of tableware — serveware, dinnerware, drinkware and, lastly, flatware, which is commonly referred to as silverware or cutlery. Serveware includes serving bowls, platters, gravy boats, casserole pans and ladles. Most tableware is practical, but it can also be decorative. And decorative objects count as tableware too. Even though they don’t fit squarely into one of the four categories, vases, statues and floral arrangements are traditional centerpieces.
Drinkware appropriately refers to the vessels we use for our beverages — mugs, cups and glasses. There is a good deal of variety that falls under this broad term. For example, your cheerful home bar or mid-century modern bar cart might be outfitted with a full range of vintage barware, which might include pilsner glasses and tumblers. Specialty cocktails are often served in these custom glasses, but they’re still a type of drinkware.
Every meal should be special — even if you’re using earthenware or stoneware for a casual lunch — but perhaps you’re hosting a dinner party to mark a specific event. The right high-quality tableware can bring a touch of luxury to your cuisine. Young couples, for example, traditionally add “fine china,” or porcelain, to their wedding registry as a commemoration of their union and likely wouldn’t turn down exquisite silver made by Tiffany Co. or Georg Jensen.
It’s important to remember, however, that when you’re setting the dining room table to have fun with it. Just as you might mix and match your dining chairs, don’t be afraid to mix new and old or high and low with your tableware. On 1stDibs, find an extraordinary range of vintage and antique tableware to help elevate your meal as well as the mood and atmosphere of your entire dining room.
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