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Tableware For Sale
Wilhelm Wagenfeld Mid-Century Max
Moritz Salt Pepper Twins Shakers, WMF, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of lovely modernist Bauhaus "Max & Moritz salt and pepper twins“ shakers, original vintage from the 1950s. Designed by Prof. Wilhelm Wagenfeld, executed by WMF Württembergische...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swedish Modern by Allan Adler Sterling Silver Flatware Set Hammered 90 pc Dinner
By Allan Adler
Located in Big Bend, WI
Allan W. Adler (May 8, 1916 - December 3, 2002) His clean, unadorned and well-crafted style was strongly influenced by the traditional work of early American silversmiths and the con...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Judaica by Gorham Sterling Silver Challah Set 2pc Fitted Box #20 Date 1872 #6046
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Judaica by Gorham
Outstanding Judaica Gorham sterling silver two-piece set featuring a plate and a Challah knife with applied gold wheat and grapes wi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gaetano Pesce Set of 4 Table Mates Placemats Resin Pastel Pink Cherry
Located in barasso, IT
Table-Mates - matt pastel pink, cherry
Set of 4 placemats in soft resin designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1998 for Fish Design collection.
Dimensions: L 50cm x H 38.5cm
Material: RESIN
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tableware
Materials
Resin
Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal Austria "Composition S" by Rostfrei Satin 40 Piece
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tapio Wirkkala Rostfrei Solingen "Composition S" for Rosenthal made in Austria 40 Piece Satin Stainless Steel Flatware Set. Service for 8 plus a storage box. Presents like it was n...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Silver Butter Knives, Set of Six
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six butter knives in original box with label Alexander Clark London. Made for Goldsmith and Silversmith. Hallmarks Alexander Clark and Co.
Handles in mother-of-pearl. Blades e...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Silver
Arne Jacobsen Cylinda Danish Modern Stainless Steel Salt
Pepper Shakers
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome Cylinda Line salt and pepper shakers designed in 1967 by Arne Jacobsen and made in Denmark by Stelton. Crafted of high quality 18/8 brushed stainless steel, it has a timeles...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal Complete
Original 18-Piece Service
Located in North Miami, FL
Miguel Ortiz Berrocal (1933-2006), cheese service with 18 unique pieces (forks, knives and spoons). All in silvered metal and in original box with designer name. Provenance and authe...
Category
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Metal
Georg Jensen Cypress Sterling Silver Dessert Spoon 021
By Tias Eckhoff
Located in Hellerup, DK
Georg Jensen sterling silver dessert spoon, item 021 in the Cypress pattern, design #99 by Tias Eckhoff. Norwegian designer Tias Eckhoff’s Cypress was the winning design in a competi...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service 40 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Sir Christopher by Wallace Sterling Silver flatware set, 40 pieces. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/8",
eight forks, seven 1/4",
eight salad forks, 6 3/8",
eight teaspoons,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Eloquence by Lunt Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8 Set 32 Pieces
By Lunt Silver
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", ...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Margrethe by Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 88 pc Modern Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Margrethe pattern was designed by Rigmor Andersen in the year 1965. Its unadorned style and tapered squared handle is representative of the Mid-Century Modern period. This rare p...
Category
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
New Modern Centrepiece in Green Guatemala Marble Creator Ivan Colominas STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural, bright white, well-defined and multi-fold. Colominas has created a table service inspired by Angelo Mangiarotti’s soft lines, exalting the shape and structure of objects ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Tableware
Materials
Marble
$1,342 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Six Meissen Bouillon Cups with Saucers in Porcelain with Flowers and Foliage
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six Meissen bouillon cups with saucers in porcelain with flowers and foliage in relief and gold decoration,
20th century.
The cup measures: 10.5 x 5 cm.
The saucer measures: 17 x ...
Category
20th Century German Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$504 Sale Price / set
30% Off
8 Tiffany White and Gold Gilt Encrusted Dessert Plates, Antique English
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Classic and elegant white and gold first course, dessert or salad plate by one of England's storied porcelain firms, Coalport England. This plate features a raised gilt encrusted f...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Tableware
Materials
Gold
Sterling Flatware Service for 18/5 piece Setting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This complete set of sterling silver flatware is a Classic beauty. Tailored with very Fine detail, this set will never go out of style...
Category
1920s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$7,000 / set
Onslow by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 77 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Onslow is finely crafted of heavier weight sterling silver. Impressive in the hand with dramatic pistol handles it is perfect for traditional to transitional table-scapes. This versatile design will transform all of your meals into a special dining experience.
Fabulous Onslow by Tuttle...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Feather Edge by CJ Vander Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Dinner 76 Pcs
By C.J. Vander
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare dinner size "Feather Edge" by CJ Vander English sterling silver flatware set, 76 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner size knives, 9 7/8"
12 dinner size forks, 8"
12 luncheon /...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Flutes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 58 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Silver Flutes by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 58 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 5/8",
12 forks, 7 3/4",
12 salad forks, 7",
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4",
one gravy ladl...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marie Antoinette by D
enfert French Silverplate Flatware Silverware Service Set
Located in Big Bend, WI
Stunning monumental Marie Antoinette by Revinet D'Enfert French vintage Silverplated Flatware set - 275 pieces. This set features a c...
Category
Late 20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Plumes by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 50 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size silver plumes by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 50 pieces. This set includes:
8 dinner size knives, 9 5/8"
8 dinner size forks, 8"
8 sa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique American Sterling Silver
Crystal Mustard Pot w/ Spoon, Circa 1890-1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Sterling Silver & Crystal Mustard Pot with Spoon, Circa 1890-1900.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Hand-Crafted Solid Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Great Original Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
Decorative and tactile, late 18th century mortar set.
Mortars have been used for centuries by private people and by people in certain trades. In the kitche...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Tableware
Materials
Bronze
Jens Quistgaard Odin Flatware for Dansk, 59 Pieces
Located in Amarillo, TX
Jens Quistgaard Odin for Dansk Silverware, 59 pieces.
Germany, circa 1958.
Stainless steel.
Labeled "Dansk Design Germany."
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany
Co.
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
Brahms by Oneida Stainless Steel Flatware Set for 12 Service 68 pieces
By Oneida
Located in Big Bend, WI
Brahms by Oneida estate Stainless Steel Flatware set, 68 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Knives, 9 1/4"
12 Forks, 7 1/2"
12 Salad Forks, 7"
12 Teaspoons, 6"
12 Place Soup Spoon...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Asprey, London - Vintage Sterling Silver Chopsticks
Stand - 1989
Located in Bath, GB
A rare pair of modernist sterling silver chopsticks together with their stand all in the original presentation box.
A spectacular gift espe...
Category
1980s British Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Emilia Castillo Pure Silver
Porcelain Salt
Pepper Shakers, Taxco, 1998
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage and collectible set of porcelain and pure silver salt and pepper shakers designed and handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico by celebrated designer Emilia Castillo. The matte black p...
Category
1990s Mexican Modern Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
10 Bing
Grøndahl Corinth Plates in Porcelain, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
10 Bing & Grøndahl Corinth plates in porcelain.
1970s.
Measures: 16 x 2.3 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
2nd factory quality.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
$350 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver Plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different.
Original case.
Aver...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Original French Modernist Metal Tray "Rigituelle" by Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Metal tray.
Designed and produced by Mathieu Matégot.
Origin: France,
1950s.
Original Mathieu Matégot tray "RIGITUELLE". made in the 1950s in France. typical mategot style with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Metal
Amboss Austria 2050 Modernist Flatware Cutlery for Six by Helmut Alder, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful modernist flatware from Austria, model 2050, designed by Helmut Alder, executed by Amboss Austria in the 1950s. High-quality flatware, made of brushed and polished stainless steel.
For six persons, consists of 6 big spoons...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare WMF silver plated cutlery set for 18 persons, comprising approximately 256 pieces.
Housed in its original Art Nouveau cabinet with silver plated organic stylised mounts, this remarkable ensemble retains the complete original Art Nouveau cutlery...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Prelude by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 50 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Prelude by International sterling silver flatware set. This set includes:
Eight knives, 9 1/4",
eight forks, 7 1/4...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Plain Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 Pieces, Scarce Pattern!
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rare "Gorham-Plain" by Gorham Sterling silver flatware set - 102 pieces. This set includes:
12 dinner forks, 7 1/2".
12 luncheon forks, 7".
12 salad forks, 6 1/2".
11 teaspoons, 5 7...
Category
1930s Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century French Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite early 20th-century painted sheet metal tray is a beautiful example of vintage decorative artistry. Featuring a delicately hand-painted floral design, the centerpiece s...
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Sheet Metal
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp Cutlery Set "Bear Line"
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Provincial by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives, 8 7/8"
12 forks, 7 1/8"
12 salad forks, 6 1/4"
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8"
12 cream soup spoons, 6 1/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Etruscan Flatware by Gorham
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Etruscan pattern has been a winner with customers ever since it was first introduced in 1913. Straight Classic lines with only the Etruscan pattern on the very end. A contemporar...
Category
1910s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,400 / set
Mid-Century Atomic Warmer/Fondue/Ice Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Atomic Warmer/Fondue/Ice Bucket with circular brass base on three cylindrical supports along the exterior of the conical white glass center. The brass supports pierce thr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tableware
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century 32-Piece Silver Dinner Set - Wolfers Bruxelles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique silver cutlery set for 2 people, made by the Belgian silversmith Wolfers Brussels. This set is great to use for a luxurious and extensive romantic dinner for 2 pe...
Category
1880s Belle Époque Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver
French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 175 Pieces in Large Fitted Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding monumental French 950 silver dinner size high quality Louis XV style Flatware set - 175 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, pointed, 9 7/8"
12 Large Dinner Size Forks, 8 1/4"
12 Luncheon Knives, pointed, 8 1/4"
12 Luncheon Forks, 7"
12 Teaspoons, 5"
11 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8"
12 Demitasse Spoons, 4 3/8"
12 Fish Forks, 3-tine, 7 1/8"
11 Fish Knives, flat handle all-sterling, 8 1/4"
11 Dinner Spoons, 8 1/4"
11 Pastry Forks, 3-tine, 5 5/8"
11 Ice Cream Spoons, gold-washed, 5 1/4"
12 Oyster Forks, 5 1/8"
1 Large Vegetable Spoon, 10"
1 Berry Spoon, 8 1/4"
1 Fish Serving Fork, 3-tine, 9 1/2"
1 Fish Servers, flat handle all-sterling, 10 3/4"
1 Oyster Ladle, 9 1/2"
1 Gravy Ladle, 6 7/8"
1 Large Cold Meat Fork, 10"
1 Flat Handle Master Butter, 6 5/8"
1 Hollow Handle Master Butter, all-sterling, 8"
1 Salad Set, gold-washed, all-sterling, 9 1/2"
1 Pie Server, flat handle all-sterling, 10 1/2"
1 Soup Ladle, 12"
1 Roast Carving Set, 2-pc, 12 1/2"
1 Lamb Shank holder w/stainless implement, 8 1/2"
1 Sugar Tong, 5 1/4"
1 Cheese Knife w/stainless blade, 8"
1 Sugar Sifter Ladle, gold-washed, 6 1/2"
1 Tea Caddy Spoon, 5 5/8"
1 Sardine Fork, 5 3/4"
1 Petit Four Server...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Crystal by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 54 Pcs Modern
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mid-Century Modern Crystal by International sterling silver flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4".
12 forks, 7 1/2".
12 salad forks, 7".
12 teaspoons, 6 1/...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Charlemagne by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 60 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Charlemagne by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/8".
12 forks, 7 3/8".
12 salad forks, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 6".
12 place soup spoon...
Category
1960s American Vintage Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th century French Badonviller Set of 45 Earthenware Tableware, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful blue and white earthenware tableware service dating from the beginning of the 20th century (1900) and signed by the French manufacturer Badonviller.
Beautiful decorat...
Category
20th Century French Tableware
Materials
Earthenware
Set of Eight Lobster / Shell Fish Forks
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool set of eight lobster forks, circa 1990s. The forks are in very good vintage condition and measure 1"W x 3.5"D x .5"H and are great for any type of shell fish. A very cool and s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Tableware
Materials
Metal
$175 / set
French "Spork" in Silver Plated Copper, Marked "LEGRY", 19th-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Who doesn't need a spork? this one happens to be finely made and from the 19th century. Enough said? we think so.
Category
1890s French Antique Tableware
Set of 6 Silver
Tortoise Shell Place Card Holders Original Box, Ryrie Jewelers
Located in valatie, NY
Set of 6 Silver and Tortoise Place Card Holders in the Original Box. They were retailed by Ryrie Jewelers. The holders are sterling silver and tortoise. The tortoise is framed in a ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hand-Painted Decorative Iron Tray - Zebra
By Les Ottomans
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Add a touch of exotic elegance to your home with this hand-painted iron tray. Set against a sleek black background with gold accents, the design features a tropical palm tree and a z...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Iron
$148 / item
Rare George III Sterling Silver
Glass Cruet Set by Hester Bateman, 1790
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1790 by Hester Bateman this rare George III antique sterling silver and cut-glass cruet set is of a classic boat or navette shape, standing on elegant neoclas...
Category
1790s English Neoclassical Antique Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set Of 6 Villeroy
Boch For Osteria Del Circo Le Cirque 9" Soup Bowls
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From pasta primavera to world-renowned decadent desserts, Le Cirque's ubiquitous reputation for presenting its fine dining fare with whimsy and fun, landed it on the map of must-dine...
Category
20th Century Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 139 pcs Din
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shell & Thread was first introduced by Tiffany in 1905. Its design is typical of patterns made in England during the long reign of King George III. The raised-border edges, which acc...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Homag 90 German Silverplated Flatware Set Vintage 51 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Vintage German silverplated flatware set stamped "Homag 90", 51 pieces. This set includes:
10 Knives, 8 7/8"
10 Forks, 7 1/8"
10 Small Salad...
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique George III Old Sheffield Silver on Copper Basket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Neo-classical George III Old Sheffield plate silver on copper bread basket / fruit dish, circa 1810 in date.
The rectagular swing handled basket features ...
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Sterling Silver Salt Shaker Antique Small Bowl Blue Crystal Stamped MEMA
Spoon
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique valuable sterling solid silver salt shaker or Decorative tableware pressed, cast and chased, gold gilding on the inside. Oval, domed body on short, curve All-encompassing C-curves in relief, latticework, rocailles, tendrils of flowers and matching cartouches. This salt shaker has a blue crystal bowl inside and 1 silver spoon and can be an exclusive decorative object as your tableware or serving pieces or a valuable gift set.
Includes a small silver salt spoon and a crystal bowl inside.
salt shaker with silver stamps.
Sterling Silver Salt Shaker Antique...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver
$530 Sale Price
40% Off
Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Chowk table napkin is a unique modern artisanal napkin. Created artistically and ethically by artisans in India using clamp dye technique, using only pure natural dyes. It is a pure ...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Tableware
Materials
Cotton
$55 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th century French Christofle Silver Plated Asparagus Clamp, 1950s
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful silver-plated asparagus clamp from the famous French Christofle house dating from the 1950s.
Stamped Christofle on the handle. Very good quality and good condition.
For lov...
Category
1950s French Vintage Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
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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