A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Elements’ Ewer Emblematic of Air
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Elements’ Ewer Emblematic of Air This porcelain ewer is modeled in flattened baluster form with a flared spout, spreading foot, and elaborate figur...
Porcelain
An Incredible 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Very Unusual 19th Century Meissen Porcelain “Elements” Ewer Emblematic of Water.
Porcelain
$298,500 / set
Meissen Four Elements Porcelain Ewers
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of four Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire.
Porcelain
Monumental Meissen Porcelain Four Elements Centerpiece/Candelabra
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Meissen Porcelain Elemental Centerpiece/Candlabra with Bowls and Candelabra Arms.
Porcelain
Antique Meissen Porcelain ‘Elements’ Ewer Emblematic of Air
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen Porcelain ‘Elements’ Ewer Emblematic of Air German, Late 19th Century Height 67cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm Created in Germany during the late nineteenth century, this...
Porcelain
Mid-Century 8-Arm Brass Chandelier from Meissen, Germany, 1950s
Located in Warsaw, PL
It is ready for use. Manufactured in Meissen, Germany. All glass elements such as 8 pcs.
Metal, Aluminum
Four Elements Porcelain Ewers by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare and important set of Meissen ewers represents the Four Elements: Earth, Air, Water and Fire.
Porcelain
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H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 8.67 in
Large Antique German Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer, Symbolizing Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This set of four was each crafted to represent a different individual element: earth, fire, air and water. Known as the 'Elements Series', the set proved hugely popular, and Meissen ...
Porcelain
19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of water.
Porcelain
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Air
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of air.
Porcelain
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H 17.91 in W 11.61 in D 6.69 in
Meissen Gorgeous Mantle /Table Clock Four Elements Sculptured Cherubs circa 1860
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Manufactory: Meissen. Dating: 19th century / made circa 1860-1870.
Porcelain
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H 23.04 in W 16.54 in D 8.67 in
Meissen Splendour Clock Case the Four Elements Putto by F.E. Meyer, circa 1880
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
The case rises on three strong, gold-enhanced rocaille feet, richly decorated with delicate, plastically formed flowers, leaves and rocailles playing around the dial, above each of t...
Porcelain
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H 21.65 in W 13.77 in D 9.055 in
SOLD Meissen Vase Four Elements the Fire by Johann Joachim Kaendler Model 321
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen Gorgeous vase of series of four elements created by Johann Joachim Kaendler (1706-1775): Vase of the fire (model made 1741).
Porcelain
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H 9.84 in W 11.81 in D 8.07 in
Meissen Figurines Allegory of Water D 81 Series Four Elements by Acier Made 1880
By Michel Victor Acier 1
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous figurine: Figurine group allegory of water / series of four elements.
Porcelain
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H 25.78 in W 14.56 in D 9.055 in
MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE WATER FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 25.78 inches c.1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of four elements- this ewer symbolizes water.
Porcelain
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H 26.18 in W 14.56 in D 9.055 in
MEISSEN HUGE EWER THE FIRE FOUR ELEMENTS BY KAENDLER height 26.18 inches c.1860
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous as well as huge ewer: It derives from a series of four elements, this ewer symbolizes fire.
Porcelain
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H 26 in W 16 in D 6 in
Rare and Important Set of Four Meissen Ewers of the Four Elements by J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A very rare and important set of four Meissen Ewers emblematic of the Elements. The present ewers, representing three of the four Elements, is after the set modelled by Johann Joachi...
First Period Worcester Porcelain Phoenix Pattern Dessert Plate
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Downingtown, PA
It generally occurs only on the best thin porcelain and is always carefully and exactly painted...The design has adapted a number of Japanese motifs to create a Rich Kakiemon pattern...
Porcelain
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H 5.25 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in
First Period Worcester Porcelain Phoenix Pattern Sauce Tureens, Covers & Stands
By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall
Located in Downingtown, PA
It generally occurs only on the best thin porcelain and is always carefully and exactly painted...The design has adapted a number of Japanese motifs to create a Rich Kakiemon pattern...
Porcelain
German Meissen Porcelain Soap Dish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A German Meissen porcelain soap dish with latticework design and floral center, circa 20th century, Germany. This beautiful piece is oval, with lattice work around and gold detail, a...
Porcelain
German Meissen Style Blue and White Porcelain Soap Dish
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare German Meissen style blue and white porcelain wall-mounted soap dish, circa late 19th - early 20th century, Germany. Piece measures: 3.5" D x 4.75" W x 4" H
Porcelain
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H 7 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Antique Meissen French Porcelain Flower Pot Cachepot Wine Cooler - a PairAntique
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Meissen Victorian French Porcelain Flower Pot Cachepot Wine Cooler - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 8.5" W x 7" D.
Porcelain
A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain 'Elements' Ewer Emblematic of Water
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Meissen porcelain 'Elements' ewer emblematic of water.
Porcelain
Large Capodimonte Porcelain Ewer and Cover
By Capodimonte
Located in London, GB
It can be loosely compared to the Meissen 'Elements' ewer of Water, originally made by JJ Kaendler in the 18th century.
Porcelain
Pair of Antique Palatial Venetian Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 19th century Venetian mirrors with etched details on sides and crowns. The tops decorated with the image of a lady and a gentleman each. The frame and crown with foliag...
Mirror
$652,500
H 39.75 in W 36.75 in D 2.5 in
'Sketching Wisconsin' original oil painting, Signed
By John Steuart Curry
Located in Milwaukee, WI
John Steuart Curry "Sketching Wisconsin," 1946 oil on canvas 31.13 x 28 inches, canvas 39.75 x 36.75 x 2.5 inches, frame Signed and dated lower right Overall excellent condition Pre...
Canvas, Oil
Émile Gallé Clematis Table Lamp, Cameo Glass, Art Nouveau, 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in CABA, AR
Exquisite Émile Gallé “Clematis” Table Lamp, ca. 1900 An extraordinary example of French Art Nouveau glass artistry, this Clematis table lamp by Émile Gallé (1846–1904) features a r...
Glass
$163,250
H 74.81 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
ANTINOUS Magnificent Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Sculpture
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding 19th century Italian finely carved Carrara "Statuario" marble sculpture of Antinoo , after the Antique The Capitoline 'Antinous'. Antinous, a young Bithinius favorite...
Marble
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
Mirror, Wood
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$1,939Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 5.67 in Dm 0.63 in
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
By Cartier, Montblanc
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Louis Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box, Finished With An Onyx Cabochon Manufactured by Montblanc The pen is made from a black composite Pen n...
Gold, Gold Plate
$45,180Sale Price|40% Off
H 56 in W 18 in D 11 in
Palatial French Ormolu-Mounted Sevres Porcelain Hand-Painted Vase and Cover
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A palatial french ormolu-mounted Sevres Porcelain hand-painted vase and cover, circa 1838. This monumental Sevres porcelain vase stands 56" high, and is beautifully hand-painted w...
Bronze
$84,000 / set
H 68.25 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of late 19th Century, antique Italian Ionic style columns, meticulously hand carved from solid marble, in good condition. These monumental architectural elements feature class...
Marble
$290,000
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
$545,000
H 53 in W 128 in D 5 in
Ichthyosaurus (Stenopterygius quadriscissus) Skeleton Fossil Wall Art, Jurassic
Located in Tucson, AZ
Preserved in its original grey shale matrix, this ichthyosaur (Stenopterygius quadriscissus) skeleton fossil captures the dynamic form of a marine reptile that once dominated Jurassi...
Stone
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
$720
H 11 in W 7 in D 1.2 in
Blue and White Striped Lace Agate Geode with Crystal Druzy, a Geological Artwork
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Blue and White Striped Agate Geode, with Perfect, Intact Laces ▫️ Description A beautiful agate geode showcasing the rarely seen sea blue and white agate laces that formed in ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm Manufactured by the renowned Meissen Porcelain factory, whic...
Porcelain, Mirror
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?
Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.
Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.
Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.
“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”
Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.
At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.
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