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Tableware For Sale
Reeded Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 84 Pcs Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb dinner and Luncheon size "Reeded Edge" by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver flatware set, 84 pieces. This pattern was introduced by Tiffany in the year 1937 and features a Class...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle, France. Set of six dinner spoons in plated silver.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Christofle, France. A set of six dinner spoons in plated silver.
Classic design with floral motifs.
Approximately from the 1930s.
Marked.
In excellent condition with signs of use. Wi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Strasbourg by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 122 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Flowing scrollwork follows the gently curved handles of this magnificent pattern inspired by the rococo style of design favoring shell-like curves prevailing in 18th Century France. ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mushroom Ceramic Dessert Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Waterford Crystal Handle Flatware Set of 4 Steak Knives
Located in Big Bend, WI
Set of 4 Steak Knives, 9 1/2", with Waterford Crystal handles with stainless blades. They are in excellent vintage condition, with no monograms.
100% Satisfaction guaranteed!
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Sterling Silver Salt Cellar Green Enamel 102-103
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver salt cellar with green enamel and salt spoon, items #102 & #103 in the Bernadotte pattern, design #9 by Sigvard Bernadotte from 1939.
Additional informa...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900s Russian Silver Posy Holder
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver posy holder; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Russian silver posy holder has a knopped, conical shaped form onto three legs.
The surface of the holder has a frosted finish and is embellished with impressive engraved floral designs to the cylindrical portion.
The upper portion of the body is further ornamented with two applied bands of bead ornamentation.
This impressive Russian posy holder is supported by three hinged legs, each embellished with interlacing scrolling, paralleling engraved decoration.
The feet conjoin once closed to form a ball motif, emanating the knopped terminal to the body.
This antique posey holder...
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
Contemporary Modern, Justine Porcelain Latte Cup with Handle, Pink
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Justine porcelain pieces are inspired by the ancient Byzantine jewelry. Delicate porcelain transforms cups into timeless design objects by tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
(12) Victoria Carlsbad Austria 8 3/8" Porcelain Fish Plates
Gravy Sauce Boat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(12) Antique Victoria Carlsbad Austria 8 3/8" Hand Painted Porcelain Fish Plates and (1) Gravy Sauce Boat with Dish. Circa Early 20th Century...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Harry Stålhane for Rörstrand. Set of eight "Solöga" (Sun Eye) plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Carl Harry Stålhane (1920-1990) for Rörstrand, Sweden.
A set of eight "Solöga" (Sun Eye) plates in earthenware.
From the 1960s.
Marked.
Perfect condition. Appears unused.
First fact...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Earthenware
Oversized Mug
Saucer
Located in South Salem, NY
Oversized Mug & Saucer blue & white Splatterware. American mid 20th century. Measures: 7" W 5" D x 4" H plate is 8.5" diameter 1.25" height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
$120 / set
Hollywood Regency silverplate cocktail set, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Important cocktail set, Italy 1970s
Silverplate, glass
Service consisting of carafe and 8 cylindrical-section glasses made of clear glass with silvered metal base
H cm 27×11.5
H ...
Category
1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
New Modern Centrepiece in Marble Creator Arthur Arbesser
Located in Milan, IT
Centerpiece in Black Marquinia, Red Levanto, White Michelangelo, Arabescato Vagli Filo Rosso, Green Guatemala and Blu Sodalite marbles.
Size: 36 x 12 cm 14.2 x 4.7 in, smooth finishi...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Mushroom Ceramic Dinner Plate, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Embrace the warmth of autumn with our ceramic plate from the Mushroom collection. Featuring a delicately hand-painted border and a hand-applied decal of a mushroom design, this plate...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Cactus
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a bold and artistic touch to your decor with our hand-painted iron tray, featuring an intricate Agave design. Perfect for display on coffee tables, shelves, or as wall art, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$101 / item
18 Limoges Porcelain Hors d
oeuvre Plates, Rochard
By R. Rochard
Located in New York, NY
Set of 18 porcelain side plates depicting various wine and cheese motifs. Signed on backs.
Category
20th Century French Country Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Heraldic by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 35 pieces Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
Heraldic by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
8 Knives, with stainless blades, 9" (rare)
8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 5/8"
8 Lunch/Dessert Forks, 7"
8 ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Turquerie Ottoman Jewel small Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Stunning ottoman jewel small tray in a Turquerie style
serving and decorative tray.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Modern Tableware
Materials
Wood
$39 / item
Windsor Flowers
Livia
Coffee Set For 12 Persons, Herend Hungary, 20th Century
By Herend
Located in Vienna, AT
Herend service, consisting of 27 parts: a large coffee pot with lid, a milk jug, a sugar bowl, twelve coffee cups, twelve saucers.
Form: Osier / basket weave
Decor: WBOS - Windsor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Other Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Lotus Porcelain Service, Coffee Pot with Heater
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Lotus porcelain service.
Coffee pot with heater for tealight candles and creamer decorated with pink lotus leaves. 1980s.
The coffee pot measures: 21...
Category
1980s German Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of 80 Chinese Silver
Gilt Table Wares, 19th-20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This group of 80 silver and gilt table wares is a delightful selection of Chinese and Japanese export wares, comprised of 56 spoons, 2 sugar tongs, 6 butter spreaders, 7 lemon forks and 9 napkin rings. Nearly every piece is unique, decorated in an array of motifs and metalworking techniques, including repoussé, chasing, mold casting and engraving.
Amidst the cutlery are two stand-out spoons: a small spade carved from mother-of-pearl and a petite silver spoon inset with a green jadeite charm...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Silver
Meissen Coffee
Dessert Set For 7 Persons, Bouquets, Blue Rim
Gold, Ca. 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen coffee service, consisting of 24 parts: 1 coffee pot with lid, 1 cream jug, 1 lidded sugar bowl, 7 cups, 7 saucers, 7 dessert plates.
Shape: New cutout
Decor: Number 111120 -...
Category
Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Silver Rhythm by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
"Silver Rhythm" by International sterling silver flatware set 60 pieces. This pattern was launched in the year 1953 and features an unadorned asymmetrical handle and Mid-Century Mode...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Elon Arenhill, Well-Known Swedish Silversmith, Twelve Modernist Cups
Located in København, Copenhagen
Elon Arenhill (1922-2018). Well-known Swedish silversmith.
Twelve modernist cups in hammered sterling silver.
Dated 1974.
Measures: 5.5 x 3 cm.
In ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
1960s La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant Salt Shakers Girard Midcentury
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Alexander Girard for Mayer China / Minners. Made in the 1960s. Bollard-form salt shakers. Identical each with single hole. No chips, no cracks. Some crazing to the white bands around...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Art Deco Tea Cups with Saucers by Sue
Mare for Gallia, Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Art Deco tea cups sold with their saucers. Made by Louis Süe (1875-1968) & André Mare (1887-1932) for Gallia - Christofle. Silverplated with p...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 184 Pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding Colonial by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted chest -184 Pieces. This set includes:
18 din...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Very Large Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Dinner /Tea/Coffee Service /12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional mid-20th century porcelain dinner service by Rosenthal Studio-Line, Germany, designed for twelve and showcasing the refined aesthetic of post-war European craftsmanshi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sigvard Bernadotte
Scanline
brass flatware. Four-person dinner set. 20 pieces
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware.
Four-person dinnerware set consisting of four dinner forks, four dinner knives, four tablespoons, four but...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Parallel by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 pieces Dinner
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver “Parallel” AKA “Relief” flatware. Designed by Oscar Gunlach-Pedersen, for Georg Jensen's Silversmithy 1931. Gunlach-Pedersen trained as a sculptor and ar...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Carving set and carving fork.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware.
Carving set and a carving fork. Three pieces.
Danish design from the 1960s/70s.
Marked: Scanline.
In excellent condition.
Knife: L 28.5 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
Diamond by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 24 Service 98 Pieces
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Mid-century Modern pattern "Diamond" was created by Internationally renowned Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti and introduced by Reed & Barton in the year 1958. This is our #1 best selling Mid-century Modern sterling flatware pattern...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Salt Shakers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These lovely sterling silver Art Nouveau salt shakers were made by J.F. Fradley & Company in the early 20th century. They are quintessential Art Nouveau with their floral motif wrapp...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$575 / set
Aegean Weave Gold by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
The birthplace of culture, the Aegean was the sea from which early Mediterranean societies drew their sustenance. The nets and baskets hand woven by fishermen centuries ago are still...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 80 pieces
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. SAN LORENZO (c. 1916) San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffa...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vallauris, France, Coffee Pot, Lidded Bowl and a Coffee Mug
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vallauris, France, coffee pot, lidded bowl and a coffee mug. Luster glaze.
1960/70s.
In good condition with an insignificant small chip on the spout.
Marked.
Coffee pot measures:...
Category
1960s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
French Modernist Brass Tray "HOLE Pattern" in Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
In style of Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1970s.
This original vintage tray element was produced in the 1970s in France. It was made of a wooden white lacquered ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal, Brass
King Edward by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 34 Pcs Vermeil
Located in Big Bend, WI
King Edward by Gorham sterling silver flatware service Vermeil -
Completely gold-washed set of 34 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Cake Server 192
By Johan Rohde
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen silver cake server, item 192 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915.
Additional information:
Material: Sterling silver
Style: Art Nouveau
Ha...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rosenthal, a Set of Six Coffee Cups and Matching Saucers, Christmas Motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rosenthal, a set of six 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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 135 pcs Luncheon
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte embodies the story of the Georg Jensen heritage. Designed by Prince Sigvard Bernadotte in 1939, it is the cutlery of choice for anyone who appreciates the smooth feel of ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Botanica Hand-Painted Ceramic Dessert Plates - Set of 6, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the beauty of nature to your table with our Botanical Plate Set, featuring a variety of unique designs. Each plate showcases a hand-painted border and a central botanical motif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Marlborough by Reed
Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 47 Pcs Dinner
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Marlborough by Reed & Barton dinner size sterling silver flatware set, 47 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 5/8".
Eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4".
Eight salad f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Michele Chiossi Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble.
Size: 6.5 x 13 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Tokkuri, Jap Vegetation collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Coralla
s Mug Red Gold Hand Made Porcelain Tableware
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, Coralla's mugs are of her own design and a symbol of her work. This one, from the Scipione collection, is enameled on the outside wit...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
$212 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Very Fine Mid 18th Century George III Sterling Silver Gravy Boat, London, 1761
By Walter Brind
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine & generously proportioned mid 18th century Georgian sterling silver gravy boat, showing foliate embossed motifs and a blank cartouche, affixed with an impressive double-s...
Category
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ridgeway Staffordshire England "Indian Tree" Plates, Set of Eight
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of Vintage Ridgeway of Staffordshire England "Indian Tree" Plates (Total of 8 plates). Hand engraved with pink, blue and yellow flowers and foliage on cream background. Set inclu...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Eight "Herbst / Autumn" Porcelain Plates, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. Eight "Herbst / Autumn" porcelain plates decorated with branches and orange leaves. 1970s.
Diameter: 11 x 10.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Sterling Midcentury Flatware Set Service for 24/5 Piece Setting /120 Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wow, this is an incredible find. A sterling silver flatware set, service for 24, 5 piece setting in mint condition. This is midcentury at its finest. Look at the curvy shape of each piece; a modernist paradise. Each piece is tapered with the center being a tad bit wider than the top and bottom. This is not your grandmothers ornate and heavy looking flatware; this set is young and modern. Comes with a wooden flatware chest...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 222 pieces
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. SAN LORENZO (c. 1916) San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffa...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Stuart by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 116 pcs Dinner Rare
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare dinner size Stuart by Whiting (1912) Sterling silver Flatware set, 116 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 1/2"
12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2"
12 Salad Forks, 6 1...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Handcrafted Six Napkin Rings in Natural Capiz Pearl Shell Flower Star Shape
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of six napkin rings in natural capiz pearl in flower star shape.
Luminous, beautiful pearl shell color.
vintage set of 6 flower shaped made of natural semi iridescent capiz shell...
Category
1970s Philippine Bohemian Vintage Tableware
Materials
Shell
Ramona by Yamazaki Stainless Steel Gold Accent Black Flatware Service Set 40 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Deco style Ramona by Yamazaki Stainless Steel black handle with gold accent flatware set - 40 pieces. This estate set includes:
8 Knives, 9"
8 Forks, 7 1/2"
8 Salad Forks, 6 1/2...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Italian Design Ghidini 1961 Brass Rabbit Salt and Pepper
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Brescia, IT
This is the latest iconic object designed by Stefano Giovannoni, for Ghidini 1961. An Italian contemporary design factory. Its designers: Campana Brothers, Mendini, Studio Job and mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Tableware
Materials
Brass
Muurla, Finland. Four enamel mugs with motifs from the Moomin stories
Located in København, Copenhagen
Muurla, Finland.
Four enamel mugs with different motifs from the Moomin stories.
2000s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 8.5 cm without handle x H 7.0 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Tableware
Materials
Metal
Marlborough by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 40 Pc
By Reed
Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Marlborough by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set - 40 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 3/4",
eight dinner size forks, 7 3/4",
eight salad forks, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christofle Made in Argentina, Flatware art nouveau in Silverplated
By Christofle
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Gorgeous unknown pattern made in Argentina Christofle Silverplate Flatware set
100 pieces total. This set includes:
12 Dinner Forks - 20 centimeters
12 Salad Forks - 17,5 centimet...
Category
20th Century Argentine Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Set of Three Sterling Silver Dinner Plates
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive set of three antique Georgian English sterling silver dinner plates/second course dishes, an addition to our range of collectable dining silverware.
These exceptional antique George II sterling silver dinner plates/second course dishes has a circular shaped form.
The raised border is embellished with an impressive bright cut engraved marital coat of arms incorporating the motto 'Tria juncta in uno', three joined in one.
The rim of each antique second course dish is encircled with a Fine and impressive applied gadroon decorated border accented with alternating scrolling leaf designs.
The circular well of each plate is plain and unembellished.
The underside of each plate retains the silversmith's center punch mark in addition to the original item numbers 9, 10 and 12 and the original scratch weight of 32 troy ounces and 4 pennyweights (32.2 troy ounces), as to be expected the measured weight has subtly diminished in keeping with age to 29.9 troy ounces.
Larger second course dishes such as these are becoming increasingly difficult to locate.
These pieces are a segment of a more extensive table service incorporating dishes, trays and platters; through time the service will have been divided.
Condition
These antique sterling silver plates...
Category
1750s English Georgian Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$13,598 / set
Porcelain Dinner Plate - Butterfly, Insect Collection
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Step into the charm of an English garden with our porcelain plates, adorned with delicate hand-appliqué design of a butterfly. Perfect as enchanting tableware to elevate your dining ...
Category
2010s Italian Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Muurla, Finland. Four enamel mugs with motifs from the Moomintroll stories
Located in København, Copenhagen
Muurla, Finland.
Four enamel mugs with different motifs from the Moomintroll stories.
2000s.
Marked.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: D 8.5 cm without ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Tableware
Materials
Metal
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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