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Tableware For Sale
Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl table and dessert service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl cutlery set consists of twelve table knives, twelve table forks, twelve dessert knives and twelve dessert forks. Both the dessert and table knives have plain subtly tapering rounded blades with rounded tips. The dessert fork has a waisted shaft and two tines; the table forks have four tines. Each piece is fitted with a plain tapering, rounded mother of pearl handle. This antique dessert...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 24 Piece English Rare Pattern Dessert Set, circa 1853 Martin Hall Co.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Set of 24 antique English silver plate lunch dessert knives and forks, circa 1853, Martin Hall & Co. The Service comprises 12 knives and 12 forks, tapered quadrilateral handles; the ...
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19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

White Ceramic Saucer in White with Blue Trim by Michaud for American Airlines
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small ceramic tea or coffee saucer in white with blue trim by Michaud for American Airlines. Dimensions: 5.5" Diameter .75" Tall
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Mid-20th Century Japanese American Classical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Big Vase , German, 1900 in Silver, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Signs: Hugo Leven Hugo Leven studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule and then at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. For some time he worked in his father Louis Leven's studio, had numerous contac...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Materials

Metal

Polar Bowl Coral Travertine By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Bowl presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these mini architectural creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Villeroy and Boch Basket very rare Teapot/Coffee pot with Lid
Located in Pomona, CA
Basket by Villeroy & Boch is a reinterpretation of the classic basket pattern designed by Helen Von Boch in 1973. The decor consists of detailed and stylish fruit and flower baskets ...
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1970s German Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Polar Tray Verde Rose By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Polar Tray presents a symmetrical fusion of two contrasting marble pieces honed for a smooth, elegant finish. With a softness to their curved edge, these versatile trays will enh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Pair of Decorative Pepper Shaker Antique Silver Salt Shaker Rococo Style Sale
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Sterling Silver Salt and Pepper Shakers Rococo Style, Circa 1900 A fine and highly decorative pair of antique sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, elegantly designed in t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Victorian Solid Brass 40 lb. Footman Fireplace Trivet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Solid Brass 40 lb. Footman Fireplace Trivet. Item features heavy solid brass construction, wonderful patina, very nice antique item. Circa Late 19th Century...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Amboss Cutlery Model 3000 Attributed to Helmut Alder
Located in Vienna, AT
Made by Alois Weichselbaumer company later Amboss in the 1950s. Model 3000 stainless steel with rosewood handle with brass rivets. Set of 18: Six knives, six spoons, six forks. ...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Marie Louise by Cartier Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 45 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The elegance and quality of Cartier sterling flatware is evident in the traditional lines of the Embassy Scroll aka Marie Louise design. This beautiful ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Eight Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Dutch silver straight flatware service for eight persons; an addition to our canteen of cutlery collection. The pieces of this exceptional antique Dutch silver canteen of cutlery for 8 persons have been crafted in a plain rounded form, reflecting the Classic Old English pattern. The anterior surface of each fork and spoon handle features a pip to the terminal. This canteen of cutlery for 8 consists of 40 pieces: Basic service: Eight table forks Eight table spoons Eight dessert forks Eight dessert spoons Additional pieces: Pair of serving spoons Pair of serving ladles Pair of sauce ladles Soup ladle Serving fork The Dutch hallmarks struck to the dessert service and majority of the ladles include: Maker's mark: GZ - Gerritsen N.V. Ned. Silver quality/purity mark: Lion Passant mark with 2nd standard purity .833, 833/1000. Duty mark: Minerva head, B - Utrecht Date letter: L-1921 The table forks and spoons are crafted in the identical standard silver by Van Kempen in The Hague, 1920, whereas one serving ladle is crafted by C.L.J. Begeer in Utrecht, 1915. This flatware service can be purchased with sterling silver handled old English pattern knives if so desired. These impressive examples of antique silverware are supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Condition This antique silver canteen of cutlery...
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1910s Dutch Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver

An English decorative papier mâché tray circa 1840
Located in Central England, GB
This most remarkable English papier mâché tray is in pristine condition with almost no losses or signs or wear, it has some light crazing to the lacquer. This most attractive Englis...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Lacquer, Paint, Paper

Tétard Frères Sterling Silver 160-Piece Flatware Set in Valios ? Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Tétard Frères sterling silver 160-piece Parisian flatware set in rare Art Deco pattern (possibly Valios). The set comprises of : - 12 steel-bladed dinner knives (8 7/8 in) - 11 steel-bladed dessert knives (7 3/8 in) - 12 solid fish knives (7 5/8 in) - 13 silver-bladed dessert knives (7 3/8 in) - 12 dessert forks (6 3/4 in) - 11 dinner forks (8 in) - 12 fish forks (6 1/2 in) - 12 teaspoons (6 1/2 in) - 12 soup spoons (8 in) - 11 demitasse spoons (3 3/4 in) - 12 cocktail forks (4 5/8 in) - 11 ice cream spoons (4 3/4 in) - 12 snail forks...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Acorn by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 102pc Gold Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional dinner size vermeil (lightly gold-washed) acorn by Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set, 102 pieces. This set includes: 12 dinner knives, 9" with desirable short/wi...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Dyed Linen Table Runner, Gold Mustard Indigo Blue Abstract Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Mustard gold linen table runner dyed with indigo in Pleat pattern. Sustainably hand-dyed and sewn in New York City. Runner measures approximately 18 x 72 inches. Each linen runner...
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2010s American Modern Tableware

Materials

Linen

Large Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a touch of the coastal vibe to your next dinner party. This set of 5 large shells are meant for appetizers or dessert plates. Colors vary from white to light pink/purple and cr...
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20th Century American Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Shell

Large Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 5
Large Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 5
$187 Sale Price / set
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Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Model number 20/3554. Diameter: 23 cm. In perfect condition. 1st Factory...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Copper Pot
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann Morris Inc.
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1870s English Antique Tableware

Materials

Copper

9 Sets of Expresso or Demi Tasse Cup Saucers. Antique Custom Order Circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pretty set of soft green and raised gilded demi tasse cup and saucers made by America's re known porcelain factory Lenox. This group of 9 cups and 9 saucers feature a raised bead s...
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1920s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Gold, Enamel

The Sultans Garden Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Elevate your table with The Sultan's Garden plate, a harmonious blend of artistry and elegance. The hand-painted border frames a delicate floral design, created with a hand-applied d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Country Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Gorham Persian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Pierced Ladle
Located in New York, NY
Persian sterling silver pierced ladle. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1871. Pointed ovoid terminal with stylized leaf and scroll ornament mounted to round stem with reeded bands se...
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silverware Set for 8
Located in Hellerup, DK
A complete Georg Jensen Beaded Sterling Silverware Set for eight, designed by Georg Jensen in 1916. This set consists of eight settings, each setting consists of 5 pieces, which make...
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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stanton Hall by Heirloom Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stanton Hall by Heirloom Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: six knives, 8 7/8", six forks, 7 1/4", ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Venetian Murano Console Set Center Piece Pair Candle Holders
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Amazing 3 piece console set in early Murano glass circa 1920’s. Spectacular multi color blown glass with gold leaf highlighting the decoration. Do not miss this Iconic set. The Cente...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Three, Fin Trivet from Souda, Silver, in Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 3 Fin Trivets from Souda. Each one is packaged individually. Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

unique brass and COCONUT watering can by Carl Auböck attrib., Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: watering can Design: attributed to Carl Auböck, 1950s Producer: attributed to Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria Origin: Austri...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tea Cutlery Set - Silver - Complete in Inlaid Box - Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined and complete antique silver tea set, dating from circa 1870. The set consists of 12 silver tea spoons, a sugar tong, a tea strainer, a...
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of Six Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Napkin Rings, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
This exquisite set of six vintage napkin rings is crafted from genuine mother-of-pearl, exuding timeless elegance and sophistication. Originating from the 1950s, these rare pieces ar...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Matthew Williamson X Les-Ottomans Wood Placemats Set of 4
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The peckocks, the feathers and the colors All MW world can be brought on your table thanks to these mats.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware

Materials

Birch

Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, Finland. Set of four ‘Ali’ coffee cups and saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Raija Uosikkinen for Arabia, Finland A set of four ‘Ali’ coffee cups and saucers in earthenware. Circa 1960s. In excellent and unused condition. A few cracks in the saucers. Marked. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Albany by Arthur Price Silverplated Flatware Set Service for 8 Dinner 90 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Arthur Price is the UK's most desired cutlery brand with a reputation for unparalleled quality, craftsmanship and design since 1902. Albany by Arthur Price Silverplated Flatware set...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Suzani Printed Cotton Tablecloth
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of charm to your dining experience with our unique printed Suzani cotton tablecloth. Measuring 250x150cm, this tablecloth features intricate, vibrant patterns that celebr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Holland Delft Salt Pepper Shakers Handpainted Folk Art
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Holland Handpainted Delft ceramic salt and pepper shakers set as folk art couple. Decorative and collectible.
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1950s Dutch Folk Art Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Rhythm Teapot Set By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
a refined collection of limoges porcelain that is inspired by the mid century architecture in the 60s. each piece is highlighted with a decal pattern garnished in two shades of miner...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Gold

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Three-person dinner set. 15 pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Three-person dinnerware set. 15 pieces in total. Danish design from the 1960s/70s. Marked: Scanline. In excellent condition. Knife: L 2...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Beach Lighthouse
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Make a bold statement with our hand-painted iron decorative tray, featuring a lighthouse on a blue sky. Perfect for display, this tray adds a touch of the seaside to any space. Inten...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Iron

Big art deco copper bowl with handle vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big art deco copper bowl with handle vienna around 1920s Copper only polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Copper

Under The Sea - Menagerie D’Été Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate (Set of 4)
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the magic of the sea to your table with the Under the Sea plates from the Menagerie d’Été collection. Crafted in white ceramic and meticulously hand-painted, each plate feature...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Scanline brass flatware by Sigvard Bernadotte. Six-person dinner set.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Six-person dinnerware set consisting of six dinner forks, six dinner knives, six tablespoons, six coffee spoons, and six dessert spoons....
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Model #150 by Bruckmann Sohn 800 Silver Flatware Set Service 175 pcs in Orig box
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Posen firm (uniquely owned/led by a woman of Jewish decent) was founded in Frankfurt Germany in 1869 by Brendina Wetzlar. Under the Posen’s stewardship, the firm became the large...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Plated Glass Preserve Jar, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very sophisticated cut glass preserve jar held in a silver plate stand with matching lid . You can quite imagine this being used at afternoon high tea being held at the Savoy hotel. The stand itself is very attractive, fully hall marked E.P.N.S indicating the electro plating of the silver, fabulous filigree pattern detailing to the edges. Fantastic condition, free from tarnishing, scratches or any deterioration. The glass preserve jar itself is not only is it in remarkable condition but has a wonderful geometric pattern in a combination of jet black enamel with etched detailing and frost glass accents.
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

21st Zoe Fruit Holder Leather Stainless Steel Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Zoe, our new family of fruit holder available in three sizes. Crafted with a wooden structure and adorned in luxurious leather, each piece features a sleek stainless steel bowl, re...
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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Elkington Co Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Fruit/Dessert Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert cutlery set for 12 persons, boxed, an addition to our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl fruit/dessert flatware set / service consists of twelve knives and twelve forks. The blades of the knives have a rounded form and the forks each have four tines/prongs. The anterior surface of each knife is embellished with fine and impressive bright cut engraved foliate decoration accented with a simplified border to one side. The anterior surface of each fork is ornamented with a bright cut engraved stemmed floral design accented with single leaves. The reverse surface of each piece is plain and unembellished; apart from the featured hallmarks. Each piece of this silver dessert set is fitted with the original carved mother of pearl handle...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Brass, Sterling Silver

Coalport Plates, Serving Pieces, Exceptional Floral Painted, Feldspar Porcelain
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Coalport Periwinkle Ground Feldspar part service, 19th Century, all with differing and exceptional hand painted flowers, having a red printed mark to the reverse, comprising eleven p...
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19th Century English Antique Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Rose Tiara by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 46 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rose Tiara by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 46 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9", eight forks, 7 1/2", eight salad forks, 6 7/8", eigh...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gio Ponti A Volute brass and cut glass salt pepper serving bowls
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Gio Ponti "A Volute" brass and cut glass salt & pepper serving bowls. A classic signature design from the 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Martin, Hall Co Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Claret Jug and Goblets
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jug with matching goblets; an addition to our range of wine and drinks related silverware. This exceptional Victorian sterling silver parcel gilt set consists of a claret jug and two matching goblets. This impressive antique claret jug...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Napoleon III Empire Vases Brass, France, 1860
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Original pair of Napoleon III Empire vases brass, France, 1860. Original condition. Nice applications.
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Tetard Freres Shell Bead 950 Silver Flatware Set Service French 128 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Founded in 1880 by Edmond Tétard (1860-1901) following the purchase of the house of Mr. Hugo. In 1889, he participated in the World Expo and received a Gold Medal. The house specializes in services and Louis XV style pieces. In 1901, the house was taken over by his three sons, Henri, Jacques and Georges under the name Tétard Frères. From the 1920s, the house works after the models of Valery Bizouard (1875-1945) and Louis Tardy (1881-1978), creators of Avant Garde. Jean Tétard...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Salts
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English cast sterling silver gilt salts; an addition to our silver cruet and condiment collection These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver salts have been realistically modelled in the form of a seated mermaid holding a large shell. These cast antique silver salts...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery / Flatware - Albert Pattern
Located in London, London
A single maker, mixed years set of antique, Victorian, sterling silver Albert pattern flatware, made in London by George Adams between 1846 and 1871. Sold with modern Albert pattern sterling silver knives...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Fiddle Shell by Frank Smith sterling silver flatware set, 82 pieces. This set includes: 12 regular knives, french, 8 3/4" 12 regular forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rambler Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Dinner Service 148 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
The pattern Rambler Rose features a trellis of "rambling roses" down the center of the handle. This pattern was first introduced by Towle in the year 1937. Monumental Rambler Rose...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queens by Sheffield English Silver Plated Flatware Set Service 125 Pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Large Queens English silver plated flatware set by Sheffield, 125 pieces total. This set includes: 12 large dinner size knives, 10" 12 larg...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rosenthal, a Set of Four Coffee Cups and Matching Saucers, Christmas Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, a set of four pairs of coffee cups and matching saucers with Christmas motifs. Late 1900s. Marked. In perfect condition. The cup measures: D 8.3 x H 6.0 cm. Saucer: D...
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Late 20th Century German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Midcentury Modern Stainless Steel Bread Knife Stamped Capri Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Capri knife Beautiful capri Italy midcentury modern bread knife in stainless steel 1960sstamped stainless capri italy Measures: 13.75 x .88 x .38 inches ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rene Lalique Glass Une Figurine et Fleurs Plate
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear and frosted glass, 'Une Figurine et Fleurs' plate. Sepia stained details. This pattern features a naked female figure, surrounded by f...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Josef Hoffmann - Wiener Werkstatte - Art Deco Copper Hand Hammered Plates
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Josef Hoffmann - Wiener Werkstatte - Art Deco Copper Hand Hammered Plates. We have 5 plates that will be sold individualy. WIENER WERKSTATTE The Wiener Werkstatte (Vienna Workshop) exerted an enormous influence on artists and designers throughout the first part of the 20th century. In 1897 a group of progressive artists and designers, led by architect Josef Hoffman and painter Koloman Moser, formed the Vienna Secession which became the Wiener Werkstätte Produktiv-Gemeinschaft von Kunsthandwerken, Wien (the Viennese Workshop and Production Cooperative of Art Works in Vienna) in 1903 when they received backing from a prominent businessman. This enabled them to equip workshops especially for working on modern design in a range of applied arts like glass, metalwork and jewellery.Online art courses The aim of the Wiener Werkstatte artists and designers was to bring good design and art into every part of people's lives. They also wanted to break with the past and bring new style to everything they produced. Emphasis was placed on the beautiful and unique as well as faultless craftsmanship. The concept was modeled after Charles Robert Ashbee's Guild of Handicraft. By 1905 it had over a hundred craftsmen, of whom 37 were masters of their trade, its strong point being handmade metalware whose reductive style proved its dependence on hand production. In addition to the workshops on its own premises, the Wiener Werkstätte had recourse to free-lance craftsmen, students at Kunstgewerbeschule of Vienna (the School of Applied Arts, where both Hoffmann and Moser taught) and contemporary industry. Furniture production, for example, though at one point part of the Werkstätte's program, was more congenially licensed to outside manufacturers such as Gebrüder Thonet and J. & J. Kohn. In 1907, the Wiener Werkstätte took over distribution for the Wiener Keramik, a ceramics workshop of kindred spirit headed by Michael Powolny and Berthold Löffler...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper

4 Oaxacan Natural Clay Dinner Plates Handmade Tableware Oaxacan Pottery
Located in London, GB
Oaxacan plates handmade tableware burnished barro negro de Oaxaca. Measure: 15cm. The Loving collection* Wild clay from the mountains of Oax...
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2010s Mexican American Colonial Tableware

Materials

Clay

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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