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Tableware For Sale
Milburn Rose by Westmorland Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 36 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
MILBURN ROSE BY WESTMORLAND sterling silver Flatware set - 36 Pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 9" 8 FORKS, 7 1/4" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 3/8" 8 TEASPOONS, 6" 1 GRAVY LADLE, 5 3/4" 2 S...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Decanter made in blown in a mold glass. The Tulip collection is a glassware family by Aldo Cibic, who designed these pieces walking the line between classical and Postmodern design. ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Silver Putto Wine Bottle Stopper
Located in Delft, NL
A silver putto wine bottle stopper A silver (800/1000 purity of silver) wine bottle stopper with a scene of Verrocchio's charming little angel, P...
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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Marble, Silver

Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eloquence by Lunt sterling silver flatware set, 32 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/8", eight forks, 7 3/8", ...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

171-Piece Cutlery Set - Christofle - Silver Plated - Rubans Croisés - Complete
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver-plated cutlery set, made by the French brand Christofle. The cutlery serves 12 people and comes in its original oak chest. The chest has a beautiful interior, neat...
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1970s French Louis XVI Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver Salt Shaker, Pair of Antique Salt Shaker Blue Crystal Bowl Luxury Floral
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver Salt Cellars with Cobalt Liners, Antique English Floral Design A fine pair of antique English sterling silver salt cellars, each of circular form, decorated with repou...
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Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Francis I Old by Reed Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pc Dn
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Old Francis I by Reed & Barton Dinner Size sterling silver flatware set - 67 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" , 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8", 12 ...
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louvois by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship. Superb Dinner Size Louvois by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set, ...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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 ...
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2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Hammered Shell Hamret Skjell by J Tostrup Norway 830 Silver Flatware Set Service
Located in Big Bend, WI
Scandinavian / Norwegian Modern Hammered Shell aka "Hamret Skjell" by J. Tostrup Sterling Silver flatware set - 39 pieces. This set includes: 6 dinner knives, 10" 5 dinner forks,...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Empire by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Swan 99 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship. Superb Dinner Size Empire by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set, 9...
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Pewter Measure from the Hope Inn, by Edward J Wilderness Row
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian pewter measure from the Hope Inn, by Edward J Wilderness Row Hope Tavern, 179 Stanhope Street, Euston Road Hallmarked Edward J London of Wi...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Georg Jensen Continental Sterling Silver Dinner Knife with Serrated Blade
Located in Hellerup, DK
A Georg Jensen dinner knife with silver handle and serrated stainless steel blade, item 014 in the Continental pattern, design #4 by Georg Jensen from 1906. Additional information: ...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Year Plate by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing bisque porcelain year plate, designed by Eduardo Paolozzi for Rosenthal, 1978, number 1620 from a limited series of 3000, complete with certificate and original box.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Woven Rattan Napkin Holder in Navy
Located in Toronto, ON
Uplift your table with this stunning handwoven rattan napkin holder. Finely crafted by expert artisans, this piece showcases the classical technique of weaving in a modern way. From ...
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2010s Colombian Tableware

Materials

Rattan

Angelique by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service, 55 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning Angelique by International sterling silver flatware set, 55 pieces. This set includes: Eight knives, 9 1/4". Eight forks, 7 1/4". Eight salad forks, 6 5/8". Eight teaspoons...
Category

1950s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gucci Bottle Opener in Original Vintage Packaging, Italy 70s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant vintage bottle opener by Gucci. Made in Italy around the 1970s, this bottle opener features a sleek, minimalist design crafted from gold-...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

King Richard by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 179 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Named for King Richard I of England. Described as truly a royal pattern with regal dignity drawn from the romantic background of the pomp and pageantry of Richard the Lion-hearted an...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 110 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 cream soup spoons 6 1/8", 12 iced tea spoons 7 5/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4", 12 coffee spoons 5 3...
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Brass Pineapple Covered Container
Located in New York, NY
Brass Pineapple Shaped Covered Container. Good overall condition. Any dark areas in photos is reflection. Hand polished. 9.5” tall x 4.25” diameter. Any dark spots are shadows from ...
Category

1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Antique Indian Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A exceptional, fine and impressive antique Indian silver three piece tea service; an addition to our diverse silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Indian silver tea set/set consists of a teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl. Each piece of this service has a circular rounded form onto a circular foot. The surface of each piece is embellished with impressive chased bamboo stalk ornamentation, on a matte background. The teapot is fitted with a domed hinged cover ornamented with further bamboo stalk decoration and surmounted with the original, fine and impressive finial. The teapot and cream jug are fitted with silver handles realistically modelled in the form of bamboo stalks. The teapot has an exceptional spout ornamented with a continuation of foliate ornamentation. The antique sugar bowl and cream jug retain the original gilded interior. Condition This antique tea service...
Category

1890s Indian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 5 Small Plate or Coasters in Porcelain by Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury a set of five beautiful black and white small plates or coasters in porcelain displaying drawn animals with money (snail, dog, hen, turtl...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Georg Jensen Acanthus Sterling Silver Coffee Spoon 034
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver coffee spoon, item #034 in the Acanthus pattern, flatware design #180 by Johan Rohde from 1917. Additional information: Mate...
Category

20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Plain by Birks Sterling Silver Flatware Set Dinner Service 80 pc Canada
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite Georgian Plain by Birks (Canada) dinner size sterling silver Flatware set - 80 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives, 9 3/4" 8 Dinner Size Forks, 7 3/4" 8 Lunche...
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Ceramic bread box with brass parts vienna around 1920s Brass parts are polished and stove enameled Ceramic is original condition
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

6 Glasses Cognac Smoke Joe Colombo for Arnolfo di Cambio
Located in Milano, IT
6 Glasses Cognac Smoke Joe Colombo for Arnolfo di Cambio
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass

Spode Blue Italian 81 Piece Dinner Set
Located in Montreal, Quebec
81 pieces crafted using fine earthenware porcelain make up this classic collection by Spode. The Blue Italian design depicts a scene in the Italian countryside with natural elements ...
Category

20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Earthenware, Porcelain

Eternally Yours by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 72 pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Eternally Yours by 1847 Rogers Bros. silverplate flatware cutlery set, 88 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, 9 3/8" 12 Dinner Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 7/8" 12 Teasp...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 168 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Dinner and Luncheon Size Imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set, 168 pieces. This set includes: 8 Dinner Size Knives with blunt silverplated blades, ...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Ceramic Salt Pepper Shakers Asian Boy Girl Celadon Glaze
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of charming vintage salt and pepper shakers features a boy and a girl in traditional Asian costumes; the shakers are decorated with celadon glaze. The choice of monochromatic pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Cork

Stradivari by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 57 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
As unique as the sound of a violin crafted by Antonio Stradivarius, this pattern reflects the majestic style of the 18th century. The fully formed...
Category

1930s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Romance, Bijorn Windblad Rosenthal Silverplate Flatware for 12 with Case 79 Pcs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Romance by Bijorn Windblad for Rosenthal Studio-Linie Mid-Century Modern silver plate flatware for 12 with service pieces in original modernist Rosenth...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Steel

Dinnerware set of 6 Deep Plates Decor Blue Delft by Gien. France
By Gien
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Vintage Dinnerware dinner service, tableware, serveware set of 6 deep plates in earthenware enameled of Gien France model Blue Delft.
Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage Cassetti "Lighthouse" pepper shaker, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage lighthouse-shaped pepper shaker by Cassetti, Italy, crafted in rich ebony and chrome-plated brass. This exquisite mid-century design, dating from circa 1950–1970, exemplifies...
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1950s Italian International Style Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pantheon by Tuttle International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 60 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size pantheon sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. All of the pieces were made by Tuttle except for the dinner knives, which are the earl...
Category

20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Six Sweet Animal Knife Rests - by Etain Royal French vintage Metal Set in Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely set of six knife rests. Made of pewter (etain) in France, the set is so pretty, consisting of 6 different animals in their slightly distressed original box. There are one ea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

English Gadroon by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 53 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
ENGLISH GADROON BY GORHAM sterling silver Flatware set - 53 Pieces. This set includes: 8 KNIVES, 8 7/8" 8 FORKS, 7" 8 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/4" 8 TEASPOONS, 5 7/8" 8 CREAM SOUP SPOONS, 6...
Category

1930s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Set of French Louis XV Style Porcelain Tableware with Pink and Blue
Located in Dallas, TX
A large set of French porcelain tableware in the Louis XV style with a white ground with pink and blue floral and gilt edging. This set consist of 26 9" plates, 15 8.25"plates, 11 ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Wave Edge by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 259 pcs Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wave Edge was designed by Charles T. Grosjean, the renowned decorator of silver and introduced by Tiffany in 1884. The fanciful marine motif, graceful lines and stylized forms of Wave Edge make it a splendid complement to even the most ornate of table settings. Grosjean worked in his family's firm which produced high end silverware to prominent New York City retailers, including Tiffany. Upon his father's death, Grosjean left his family firm to become superintendent of Tiffany's silver factory in 1868. He had great background in silver and was an artist and was referred to as "one of the best living decorators of silver". He was a teacher in the Tiffany School and designed a few full lines of sterling including Chrysanthemum, Wave Edhe, and English King, which are some of the most famous of his designs. Outstanding Wave Edge by Tiffany & Co. extensive sterling silver flatware service in large fitted Tiffany chest - 259 pieces. This service includes: 12 Dinner Size Knives, blunt blades, 10 5/8" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 8" 24 Luncheon Knives, blunt blades, 9 1/4" 24 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7 1/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8" 12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 7/8" 12 Cocktail Forks, 5 3/4" 12 Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5 3/8" 12 Sherbet Spoons, pinched bowls, gold-washed, 5 1/2" 12 Sherbet Spoons, small, 5 1/4" 12 Fruit Knives, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 3/8" 12 Ice Cream Spoons, 6" 12 Fish Forks with wavy tines, 6 1/2" 12 Fish Knives, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 5/8" 12 Large Dinner Spoons, 8 1/2" 12 Ice Cream Forks, 5 7/8" 2 Gravy Ladles - 1 scalloped - 7 1/8", 1 shell bowl - 7 1/4" 2 Berry Spoons w/leaf bowls, 8 5/8" 1 Berry Spoon, long, 9 3/4" 1 Pastry/Asparagus Tong, pierced, 7 5/8" 1 Sugar Tong, 4 3/8" 1 Cold Meat Fork, fluted, 8 5/8" 1 Preserve Spoon, 7" 1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 7 1/8" 1 Pickle/Oyster Fork, gold-washed, 5 7/8" 1 Cheese Scoop, 7 1/8" 1 Ice Cream Server, 11 1/4" 1 Salad Set, 2-pc, gold-washed, 10" 1 Carving Set, 5-piece: Roast knife - 14 3/4", Roast Fork - 11", Hone - 13 3/4", Steak Carving Knife - 11 1/2" Steak Carving Fork - 10 1/4" 1 Vegetable Serving Spoon, gold-washed, 9" 1 Pie Server gold-washed, all-sterling, 11 1/8" 1 Soup Ladle, 13" 1 Berry/Preserve Spoon w/embossed fruit in bowl, 8 1/2" 1 Jelly Knife, 6 7/8" 1 Crumber, 12 3/4" 1 Ice Cream Slice, 11 1/4" 1 Fish Serving Set, 12 1/8" & 9 1/2" 1 Cheese Knife w/pick, 7 1/4" 1 Sugar Sifter, pierced, 7 1/8" 1 Sterling Grape Shears...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Virginian by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 92 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exquisite "Virginian" by Oneida sterling silver flatware set, 92 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/8" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 flat handle but...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Contemporary Cutlery Silver Plated Set Handcrafted in Italy by Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Elevate your dining experience with our Artefacto cutlery set. A fork, spoon, and knife – meticulously crafted from plated brass. Inspired by geometric forms and ornamental symbolism...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Brass

122-Piece Christofle Capricorne Liane Silver-Plated Flatware Set, France
Located in Rochester, NY
A rare and expansive 122-piece silver-plated flatware set in the iconic Capricorne Liane pattern by Christofle, France. This mid-20th century collection showcases the sculptural ele...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy by Henry Chawner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy by Henry Chawner; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique Georgian sterling silver tea caddy has an oval form. The surface of the tea caddy is encompassed with bright cut engraved fabric swag designs and floral festoons, suspended from impressive spiralling foliate anchor-points accented with pensile bud designs. Each spiralling motif flanks a shield shaped cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initials 'WM' and surmounted with a ribbon style bow. The upper and lower portions of the body are encompassed with engraved bands of chevron style decoration, in addition to an applied bead decorated border. This antique silver tea caddy...
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1780s British George III Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Bing Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly", Complete Coffee Service in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl / B&G, "Butterfly". Complete coffee service in hand-painted porcelain for eight people with coffee pot, cream jug and dishes. The coffee pot measures: 25 x 21 cm. ...
Category

20th Century Danish Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pc Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The incredible multi-motif Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of Olympian ...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

6 Midcentury Pastel Daisy Porcelain Coffee Cups, Lilien, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six charming conical coffee cups and saucers from the „Daisy“-series, made of thin, fine china in six different lovely pastel colors, yellow, light blue, light green, bluegray, pink/rosé and lilac. Made in the 1950s by Lilien Porzellan...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Gucci Italian 1970 s Silver Plated Stag s Head Stirrup Cup
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (20th Century) silver-plated stirrup drinking cup with stag head top (missing wooden base) (signed: GUCCI, ITALY) (missing wooden base - small dent on rim of base)
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Just Andersen, Denmark, Vintage Polished Pewter 1940s Hot Toddy Cup #1289
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen, Denmark, vintage polished pewter 1940s hot toddy cup #1289 Simple and effective Danish design, circa 1940s Stamped and numbered 1289 Measu...
Category

1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Ascot by Ricci 800 Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pcs Dinner New Unused
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous unused Ascot by Ricci 800 silver flatware dinner set - 76 pieces. This pattern is Continental size and heavy. This set includes: 12 Dinner knives, pointed, 9 3/4" 12 Dinner...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set of 6 Natural Capiz Shell and Cork Round Placemat Chargers With Brass Rims
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 natural capiz shell round placemat chargers with brass rims and natural cork bottoms. Made by hand in the Phillipine islands.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Shell

Eighteenth Century by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pc
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous 18th century by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set- 57 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9" 12 forks, 7 1/2" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 1 gravy lad...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

midcentury teapot by Franco Pozzi for Gresline 1970
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Franco Pozzi started his own ceramic factory in 1942 with headquarters in Bolladello di Tradate, in the province of Varese, Italy. Over the years he collaborated with designers and m...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Silver Plated Nautilus Shell Spoon Warmer
Located in Wilton, CT
Made from silver plate, this charming Victorian piece of tableware captures history of the dining experience of the era. Spoon warmers were considered to be one of the essential “fan...
Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Iron Age by Michael Aram Black Oxidized Stainless Steel Flatware Set 31 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Iron Age by Michael Aram “Flatware that's not flat: Design and Production of innovative Table cutlery, 1890-2015” By William P. Hood Jr. & Phil Dreis. (Not pictured in the book)...
Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pressure Cast Iron Pot Ch. Umbach Bietigheim, 1910s
Located in Praha, CZ
Germany Good original condicion.
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1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Iron

Travertine Wine Bottle Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Crafted from solid beige travertine, this marble wine STAND carries any wine bottle in a stable, diagonal position. Fine wine deserves to be on display. Giving culinary festive momen...
Category

2010s Tableware

Materials

Travertine

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk "Jette" Service for 8 plus 3 Serving Pieces. Elegant 1960's Design named after one of his daughters! Elongated Beautiful Design, will make the worst meal t...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Extensive 70 Piece Crystal Service Antique Ruby Cabochon Gilt Custom
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A hard to find custom ordered extensive crystal service ware with 2 sizes for 18, and 2 sizes for 17. This custom service features cabochon ruby style pan...
Category

Early 1900s Czech Antique Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Fish Heads Oyster Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 19th century English Wedgwood majolica oyster plate having six wells with green fish head motif surrounding a central white well...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

Materials

Majolica

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.