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Tableware For Sale
1960s Mathieu Matégot Style Metal and Brass Storage Box, France, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Storage element in style of Mathieu Matégot Origin: France Material: Metal, brass Decade: 1960s This original vintage metal storage...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 42 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Columbine by Lunt Sterling Silver flatware set - 42 pieces. This scarce pattern features a unique woven, basket weave style design with floral detailing. This set includes: 8 Knive...
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Late 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg. Set of eight "Dart" stoneware plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Stig Lindberg (1916–1982) for Gustavsberg. A set of eight "Dart" stoneware plates. Hand-painted. 1960s. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 19.5 cm. Stig Lindberg wa...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 6 antique Victorian sterling silver napkin rings made in London in 1896
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1896 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., this attractive set of 6, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, are oval in shape, and feature engraved decorat...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 80 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lovely Silver Rose by Oneida sterling silver flatware set of 80 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 8 5/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad, 6 5/8" 1...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

4 Oaxacan Black Clay Side 15cm Plates Handmade Tableware Burnished Barro Oaxaca
Located in London, GB
Oaxacan black clay 15cm plates handmade tableware burnished barro negro Oaxaca. Set of 4 pieces The soft and rich colour makes this side plate a stylish partner to bread, butter or...
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2010s American Colonial Tableware

Materials

Clay

Reyes Mexican Mexico Sterling Silver Tea Set 7pc Mid-Century Modern (#4736)
Located in Big Bend, WI
Amazing Mexican sterling silver massive 7-piece tea set attributed to J. Lopez Reyes (marks vary - one piece is marked with hallmark for J. Lopez Reyes). This set includes: 1 - Kett...
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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Silver Enamel Spoon Set with Ornate Floral Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique spoon set are marked by an unknown maker and originate from Russia and date to approximately 1880 and done in a period Art Nouveau style. T...
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Late 19th Century Russian High Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Carving Set by Cini Nils
Located in Sheffield, MA
A beautifully designed fork and knife carving set crafted from stainless steel by Cini & Nils, OPI Milano in original boxes. Measure: Second piece: D 0.75", W 10". Serving pieces.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Carving Set by Cini 
Nils
Carving Set by Cini 
Nils
$585 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Empire B&G 10 p. Coffee Service, Bing and Grondahl, B&G No. 102
Located in København, Copenhagen
Empire B&G 10 p. Coffee service. Bing and Grondahl, B&G No. 102. Contents: 1.25 dl. Measures: 7.8 cm. x 6.2 cm Old No. 102. New No. 305. 1st. factory quality., in...
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20th Century Danish Empire Tableware

Nine Pairs of Royal Copenhagen Cream-Coloured Bouillon Cups with Saucers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Nine pairs of Royal Copenhagen cream-coloured bouillon cups with matching saucers. Dated 1953. In excellent condition. 3. sorting Marked. Cup: H 5.5 x D 13.0 without a handle. ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

1926 Scottish Sterling Silver Caddy Spoon
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon; an addition to our teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon has a plain shovel shaped bowl. The handle terminal is embellished with a cast features depicting Celtic knots and interlacing designs, paralleling a mystical interlaced creature. The handle stem is further ornamented with a raised paralleling border, incorporating scrolling designs to either end. This impressive antique 1920s silver caddy spoon was crafted by the distinguished and collectable silversmith Alexander Ritchie of Iona, Scotland; the piece includes full Glaswegian hallmarks, in addition to identifying 'AR', 'Iona' and registration number RD NO 643267. Alexander was in the Merchant Navy and returned home once injured in a ship wreck. He returned home to help the family run hospitality business and married Euphemia Thomson; a prior student of the Glasgow School of Art. The couple expanded their love of art and Alex expanded his skill set from wood carving to metal work. Everything was made to the Ritchies' specifications and to a high standard. In 1937, Alex Ritchie's work was included in a prestigious Scottish Industries Exhibition on London. Condition This antique Scottish sterling silver caddy spoon is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The cast decoration is very sharp. Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the stem and reverse of the handle are all very clear. Dimensions Length 12.1cm/4.8" Width 3.5cm/1.4" Height 1.7cm/0.7" Weight 1.2 troy ounces/36.4g Maker: Alexander Ritchie Date: 1926 Origin: Glasgow, Scotland Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique caddy spoon...
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1920s Scottish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Late 19th C. French Bronze Silver Plated Four Part Mirror Plateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th c. French bronze silver plated four part mirror plateau This is a four section mirror. Can be used with less than all four sections.
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19th Century French Other Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Albany by Mappin Webb Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service Dinner 156 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 241 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and jewellery. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design, for over two centuries. Superb monumental Albany by Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Flatware set, 156 pieces. This set includes: 24 Large Banquet...
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Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set 79 pcs most Plain Back
Located in Big Bend, WI
Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware set - 79 pieces. Most of the flat handle pieces in this set have plain backs (8 pcs have decorated backs, as indicated in list be...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic" fireproof lidded fish tureen. 1960s/1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic" fireproof lidded fish tureen. 1960s/1970s. Marked. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 29.0 cm x Width 19.0 cm x Height 10.0 cm.T he Danild No. 50 "Picnic" ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic". Two ovenproof dishes with handles. 1960s/1970s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Danild/Lyngby, "Picnic". Two ovenproof dishes with handles. 1960s/1970s. Marked. Perfect condition. Large: Length 24.0 cm x Width 16.0 cm x Height 5.0 cm. Small: Length 15.0 cm x Wid...
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1960s Danish Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Edgemont Gold by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 33 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Originally issued in 1987, Edgemont Gold by Gorham has symmetrical flutes that adorn the end of the flatware, flaring in an unmistakable pattern. Dinner size estate Edgemont gold by...
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1980s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Herend, Hungary. Four square ceramic dinner plates. Approx. 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend, Hungary. Four square ceramic dinner plates. Hand-painted. Approximately from the 1980s. Marked. In excellent condition with normal signs of use. Dimensions: Diameter 27.0 cm ...
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1980s Hungarian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Bernadotte by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Candlestick Pair #855b #6303
Located in Big Bend, WI
Bernadotte by Georg Jensen. Impressive Bernadotte by Georg Jensen sterling silver candlestick pair marked #855B. The candlesticks measure...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acorn Sterling Silver Salt Cellar 102
Located in Hellerup, DK
A sterling silver Georg Jensen salt cellar with blue enamel lining, item 102 in the Acorn pattern, flatware design #62 by Johan Rohde from 1915. Pl...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Small Teaspoon 033
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver small teaspoon, item #033 in the Acanthus pattern, flatware design #180 by Johan Rohde from 1917. Additional information:...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Four-person dinner set. 20 pieces.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sigvard Bernadotte "Scanline" brass flatware. Four-person dinnerware set. 20 pieces in total consisting of four dinner forks, four dinner knives, four t...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service, 73 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fontainebleau by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 73 pieces. This set includes: 8 dinner forks, 7 5/8" 8 knives, 9 3/8" 8 forks, 6 3/4" 8 fish/salad forks, 6 3/4" 16 teaspoons, ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Etruscan by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight Set 40 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Etruscan by Gorham sterling silver flatware set of 40 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 8 1/2", eight forks, 7", ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mademoiselle by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mademoiselle by International sterling silver flatware set, 38 pieces. This set includes:  Eight knives, 9 1/4", eight forks, 7 1/4", eight salad forks, 6 1/4", eight teaspoons, ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Royal Rose by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service, 34 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Royal rose by Wallace sterling silver flatware set, 34 pieces. This set includes: 6 knives, 9" 6 forks, 7 3/8" 6 salad forks, 6 1/2" 6 teaspoons, 6" 6 holl...
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1960s American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Persian Flowers Porcelain Tray Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
The magical world of Persia is inspiring several collection of ours from plates to trays This tray is a unique piece created by taking inspiration from Persian flower rugs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Saratoga by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 38 Pieces Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Saratoga by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver Flatware set - 38 Pieces. This set includes: 6 Knives, all-sterling, 8 1/8" 6 Dinner Forks, 8" 6 Luncheon / Dessert Forks, 7" 6 Te...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage ice bucket by Arnolfo di Cambio embodies Italian elegance, crafted in thick crystal with a metal handle and rim that exude sophistication. The structured design reflects...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Six Bing Grøndahl Butterfly Deep Plates in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six Bing & Grøndahl Butterfly deep plates in hand-painted porcelain with gold rim. Model number 23. Mid-20th century. Measures: 21 x 4 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 2nd Fa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Sterling Silver Half Pint Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver half pint lady's tankard; part of our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional antique George III sterling silver half pint lady's tankard has a cylindrical tapering form. The body of this solid silver tankard is encircled with two impressive broad bands of tooled decoration. The antique silver tankard...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Villeroy Boch Rosette Teapot Porcelain Teapot with Flowers
Located in Bastogne, BE
Villeroy and Boch rosette porcelain teapot. Manufactured in Germany. This Beautiful Romantic Teapot with Pink and Blue Flowers will Create a Special Atmosphere Coloring Long Ev...
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1990s German Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Large antique silver art nouveau condiment set made by Mappin Webb in 1924
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1924 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Condiment Set, comprises 4 mustard pots with mustard spoons, 4 pepper po...
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1920s English Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mushroom Handpainted in Italy Rectangular Tray
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Italian craftsmanship meets Les-Ottomans in this beautifiul mushroom collection of handpainted plates The charme of the woods on your table in a un...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

8 Oaxacan Black Clay 20cm Dessert Plates Handmade Tableware Barro Oaxaca
Located in London, GB
Oaxacan black clay 20cm plates handmade tableware burnished barro negro Oaxaca. Set of 8 pieces The soft and rich colour makes this side plate a stylish partner to bread, butter ...
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2010s American Colonial Tableware

Materials

Clay

Vintage English Sterling Silver and Enamel Coffee Bean Spoons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive set of six vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver and enamel coffee bean spoons; an addition to our silver teaware collection These fine vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver and enamel coffee bean spoons have a plain rounded bowl. The anterior surface of each bowl is embellished with impressive enamel panels depicting a variety of floral sprays, including a rose, bluebell, poppy, geranium, and peony. The cylindrical stem of each spoon terminates with a carved colored bakelite coffee bean ornamentation. These enamel coffee bean spoons are fitted to the original hinged leatherette box with a satin and velvet lined interior, securing with a push fit catch. Condition These vintage coffee bean spoons...
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1950s English Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Materials

Clay

Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Meissen openwork plate in hand-painted porcelain with flowers and gold decoration. Late 19th century. Measurements: D 24.5 X H 3.0 In excell...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service Art Nouveau Dinner Size 42 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Art Nouveau German 800 Silver Flatware Set Service with lovely leaf detailing, 42 Pieces. This set includes: 6 DINNER KNIVES, 10 1/8" (two blades differ slightly), 6 DINNER FORKS,...
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19th Century German Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Northern Lights by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service, 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern northern lights by international glossy sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9"...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Coffee Service for 8, Ćmielów, Poland
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant coffee service for 8 was produced by the renowned Ćmielów porcelain factory in Poland, known for its fine craftsmanship and timeless designs...
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1980s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Service for 8, Ćmielów, Poland
Coffee Service for 8, Ćmielów, Poland
$269 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Moorish Style Brass Ewer
Located in Queens, NY
Indian Asian Middle Eastern Moorish-style (19/20th Century) large brass ewer (pitcher) with etched design and cobra snake handle.
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19th Century African Moorish Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Beaded by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 64 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beaded by Georg Jensen sterling silver flatware set, 64 pieces. This set includes: eight dinner knives, 8 7/8", eight dinner forks, 7 1/8", ...
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20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Porter Blanchard Sterling Silver Lucite Flatware Set Service 43 Pieces Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unique Mid-Century Modern Porter Blanchard sterling silver and Lucite handle flatware set. This set includes: 7 knives, 8 1/4" 9 dinner forks, 8 1/4" (one has cracks in Lucite) 7 sa...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Christofle Silver Plated Menagère in its Box.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christofle silver plated menagère in its box. Christofle silver-plated menagère, box, silver-plated dinner services by Christofle, Napoleon III style, 20th century. 12 forks 12 spoo...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tudor by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 72 Pcs Rare Multi-Motif
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceedingly rare Tudor by Gorham c1880 sterling silver flatware set - 72 Pieces. This multi-motif pattern is beautifully hand engraved with varying floral and rococo designs. This se...
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19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Seven Hammered Bronze Polished Round Napkin Rings Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of seven round hammered polished bronze napkin rings. Diameter: 1.75 inches. Height: 0.88 inches.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Lady Hilton by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 6 Service 28 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Lady Hilton by Westmorland sterling silver flatware set, 28 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: 6 knives, 8 3/4" 6 forks, 7 1/4" 6 salad for...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lino Sabattini rare cruet , oil/vinegar container set , attb to Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set designed by LINO SABATTINI in stainless steel and glass, with acrylic stopper .Glass marked as well.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Joe Colombo style set of ten glasses 1970s
Located in bari, IT
Set of ten worked and colored glass glasses in the style of 1970s Joe Colombo.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stained Glass

Joe Colombo style set of ten glasses 1970s
Joe Colombo style set of ten glasses 1970s
$480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Reeded Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 Pcs Dinner Huge
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reeded Edge - This timeless pattern was introduced by Tiffany in the year 1937 and features a classic Queen Anne design with a stamped reeded border. The pieces are large, heavy, and have great balance. Monumental Dinner and Luncheon Size "Reeded Edge" by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 255 pieces. This set includes: 18 dinner size knives w/blunt stainless tiffany blades...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Langenthal, Schweiz Among Others, Coffee Service for Five People in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Langenthal, Schweiz among others. Coffee service for five people in porcelain with hand-painted gold decoration, 1930/40s. Consisting of five coffee cups with saucers, five plates a...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of English Salt Cellar with Glass Inserts in Blue
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of English salt cellar with glass inserts in blue of English silver plate. Stamped, circa 1900. Measures: 5 cm. x 4.5 cm. In very good condition.
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Tableware

Legato by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 82 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
"LEGATO" by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 82 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/8" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/2" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 place soup spoons, 6 1/2"...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Shelley Art Deco Coffee/Espresso Set for 4 Trees with Sun Shining
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a classic early Shelley design with an Art Deco aesthetic. It includes the following pieces all in excellent condition. 4 Cups, 2.5" x 2.5", 4 Saucers, 4.5" x 0.5", 1 Crea...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Codan #1 Mexican Sterling Silver Flatware Set 10 Service 51 Pieces Arts Crafts
Located in Big Bend, WI
Codan Mexican sterling silver dinner flatware set with subtle hand hammered finish, 51 pieces total (including 10 dinner knives by Allan Adler). This set includes: 10 Dinner size ...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carved Bowl
Located in London, GB
Carved wood bowl in the style of Jean Touret. Marolles, France, c. 1950s.
Category

1950s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Sterling Silver Commemorative Tray
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Edwardian English sterling silver commemorative tray; an addition to our silver tray collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver tray has a rectangular form with rounded corners. The surface of this sterling silver serving tray is embellished with impressive and rare commemorative engraved decoration incorporating two large portraits of King Edward VII and Princess Alexandra. The surface is further embellished with four engraved scenes of the Royal family homes, in addition to a large central Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, above the motto 'Dieu et mon droit ' - God and my right; this is the motto of the Monarch of the United Kingdom. The raised rounded border of this antique silver tray is ornamented with applied gadroon decoration to the rim. This antique silver tray is fitted with a fine pair of cast sterling silver scrolling brackets handles, each featuring a turned painted wood handpiece. The tray is supported by four impressive mound style feet. Condition This antique sterling silver serving tray...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set, 48 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eloquence by Lunt sterling silver flatware Service for 12-48 piece set, in excellent condition. This set includes: 12 kniv...
Category

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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