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Onyx Wine Bottle Stand
Onyx Wine Bottle Stand

Onyx Wine Bottle Stand

$287Sale Price / item|20% Off

Onyx Wine Bottle Stand

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Crafted from solid Onyx Marble, this marble wine STAND carries any wine bottle in a stable, diagonal position. Fine wine deserves to be on display. Giving culinary festive moments a ...

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2010s Tableware

Materials

Onyx

Pair of George IV Marrow Scoops Made in London by William Chawner, 1829
Pair of George IV Marrow Scoops Made in London by William Chawner, 1829

Pair of George IV Marrow Scoops Made in London by William Chawner, 1829

By William Chawner

Located in London, GB

A very rare pair of George IV Marrow Scoops made in London in 1829 by William Chawner. To find a pair of Georgian Marrow Scoops is most unusual. These are of the finest quality and...

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19th Century English George IV Antique Tableware

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Silver

19th Century France Silver Boxed Egg Cup and Spoon by Pellerin & Lemoing
19th Century France Silver Boxed Egg Cup and Spoon by Pellerin & Lemoing

19th Century France Silver Boxed Egg Cup and Spoon by Pellerin & Lemoing

Located in Delft, NL

19th century France silver boxed egg cup and spoon by Pellerin & Lemoing A goblet shaped silver egg cup and silver egg spoon These are very finely engraved and with a monogrammed letter A in medallion and back of the spoon The silver set is boxed and is from P. Pontillion, Gallerie Montpenssier No. 45 Palais Royal French Hall marked with the minerve casquée (used during 1838-1973) Purity 950/1000 Dutch Hall Mark ZI (Hall Mark highest purity) Silver smith Hall Mark is from Scipion Pellerin & Louis Lemoing, established in 1866 The Silver smith mark...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Antique Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
New Modern Centrepiece in Black Antique Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Antique Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

By Ivan Colominas

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 ...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Marble

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces Place Size
Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces Place Size

Damask Rose by Oneida Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pieces Place Size

By Oneida

Located in Big Bend, WI

Damask Rose by Oneida sterling silver place size flatware set, 57 piece set. This set includes: Eight place size knives, 9 1/8", eight place size forks, 7 5/8", eight salad forks...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Homewood by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 99 Pieces
Homewood by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 99 Pieces

Homewood by Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 99 Pieces

By The Stieff Co. 1

Located in Big Bend, WI

Lovely Homewood by Kirk Stieff sterling silver flatware set - 99 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9". 12 forks, 7". 12 salad forks, 6". 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8". 12 cream soup spoo...

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1930s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Carl Aubock III Enameled „CULINAR“ Pot With Lid, Ostovics Vienna, Austria, 1970s
Carl Aubock III Enameled „CULINAR“ Pot With Lid, Ostovics Vienna, Austria, 1970s

Carl Aubock III Enameled „CULINAR“ Pot With Lid, Ostovics Vienna, Austria, 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful black-and-white enameled cooking pot with lid from the 1970s. This pot is part of the Culinar series, designed by Carl Auböck III for Ostovics Vienna. We especially appre...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Iron

William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, circa 1830
William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, circa 1830

William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, circa 1830

Located in London, GB

An Extremely Rare William IV Tunbridge Stickware Caddy Spoon, English and Made circa 1830. This very rare and beautiful cadyy spoon displays a deep circular bowl with everted rim, d...

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19th Century William IV Antique Tableware

Seventies Hand-Painted Tableware by Gien France 26 Pcs
Seventies Hand-Painted Tableware by Gien France 26 Pcs

Seventies Hand-Painted Tableware by Gien France 26 Pcs

By Gien

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautiful sunny hand-painted tableware from Gien France. The set is exposed of: 8 dinner plates 8 breakfast plates 8 soup plates 1 serving bowl (20 cm diameter and 10 cm high) 1...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Tea Tray
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Tea Tray

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Tea Tray

Located in Big Bend, WI

Fabulous Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. sterling tea tray. It features a border of chrysanthemums and rectangular handles. It has a scrolly monogram ...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Bead by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pc Rare
Georgian Bead by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pc Rare

Georgian Bead by Frank Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pc Rare

By Frank Whiting

Located in Big Bend, WI

Scarce Georgian Bead by Frank Whiting c1895 sterling silver flatware set - 52 pieces. This set includes: 8 Regular Knives, 8 7/8" 8 Regular Forks, 6 7/8" 8 Salad Forks, 6" 8 Teaspoo...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )
Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )

Modern Artisanal Chowk Red Geometric Print Cotton Table Napkin( set of 4 )

By Studio Variously

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 ...

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2010s Indian Modern Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Set of 3 Mid-Century German Milk, Sugar and Tray from WMF, 1960s
Set of 3 Mid-Century German Milk, Sugar and Tray from WMF, 1960s

Set of 3 Mid-Century German Milk, Sugar and Tray from WMF, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Milk, Sugar and Tray from WMF, 1960s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materia...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of 11 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoons
Set of 11 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoons

Set of 11 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Silver Ice Cream Spoons

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Lap Over Edge sterling silver ice cream spoons. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Shaped oval bowl with side gadroons. Shaped stem with acid-etched motifs, including spide...

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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Greek Key Ceramic Bread Plates by Haviland France Limoges - Set of 2 circa 1900s
Greek Key Ceramic Bread Plates by Haviland France Limoges - Set of 2 circa 1900s

Greek Key Ceramic Bread Plates by Haviland France Limoges - Set of 2 circa 1900s

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of antique porcelain bread plates by Haviland France. This pair of small plates will be a great addition to any place setting. The edges are decorated in the Arlene Schleiger ...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 132 pc Dinner
Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 132 pc Dinner

Triade Gold by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware Set Service 132 pc Dinner

By Christofle

Located in Big Bend, WI

Modern clean lines in a Classic column motif makes this pattern, Triade, forever timeless. Monumental Triade Gold Accent by Christofle France Silverplated Flatware set - 132 pieces....

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Christofle, France, Twelve Miniature Pear-Shaped Table Name Holders
Christofle, France, Twelve Miniature Pear-Shaped Table Name Holders

Christofle, France, Twelve Miniature Pear-Shaped Table Name Holders

Located in København, Copenhagen

Christofle, France. Twelve miniature pear-shaped table name holders in plated silver, gilded stem. 1960s In perfect condition. Original box included. Dimensions: H 3.2 x W 2.0 cm.

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1960s French Vintage Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver toothpick holder w/ chalice & placed on an engraved base w/ three feet
Silver toothpick holder w/ chalice & placed on an engraved base w/ three feet

Silver toothpick holder w/ chalice & placed on an engraved base w/ three feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice and resting on an engraved base with three feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 51.51 grams. Dim...

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19th Century European Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Dutch silver mounted crystal-cut salt cellar set, 1921-1925
Dutch silver mounted crystal-cut salt cellar set, 1921-1925

Dutch silver mounted crystal-cut salt cellar set, 1921-1925

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch silver mounted crystal cut salt cellar set, 1921-1925 Dutch silver mounted crystal cut salt cellars with silver salt spoons by Bierenbroodpost, van der Starre & Mandersloot. T...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Sterling Silver Ladle in Norwegian Blue Bell Pattern signed Thorvald Marthinsen
Sterling Silver Ladle in Norwegian Blue Bell Pattern signed Thorvald Marthinsen

Sterling Silver Ladle in Norwegian Blue Bell Pattern signed Thorvald Marthinsen

By Thorvald Marthinsen

Located in New York, NY

This Aesthetic Movement sterling silver ladle, crafted by the renowned silversmith Thorvald Marthinsen in Norway circa 1900, is a testament to elegance and intricate design from the ...

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Early 1900s Norwegian Aesthetic Movement Antique Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Saint Louis Whisky Glasses & Decanter Thistles Crystal Gold 7 Pieces
Saint Louis Whisky Glasses & Decanter Thistles Crystal Gold 7 Pieces

Saint Louis Whisky Glasses & Decanter Thistles Crystal Gold 7 Pieces

By Saint Louis

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Set of "Thistles" whisky glasses and decanter made in cut crystal and gold engraving by Saint Louis. All the pieces are signed under the foot. Set for 6 people including 7 pieces: -...

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2010s French Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Pair of Post-Modern Aluminum Salt and Pepper Shakers by David Tisdale for Elika
Pair of Post-Modern Aluminum Salt and Pepper Shakers by David Tisdale for Elika

Pair of Post-Modern Aluminum Salt and Pepper Shakers by David Tisdale for Elika

By David Tisdale

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice pair of post-modern anodized aluminum salt and pepper shakers by David Tisdale for Elika, circa 1980s. The set is in very good condition and each shaker measures 1.5"W x ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

Ulla Procopé for Arabia. Two deep dishes in stoneware. "Ruska” series. 1960s/70s
Ulla Procopé for Arabia. Two deep dishes in stoneware. "Ruska” series. 1960s/70s

Ulla Procopé for Arabia. Two deep dishes in stoneware. "Ruska” series. 1960s/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arabia Finland Deep dishes “Ruska”, 1960/70s. Two deep dishes in dark brown stoneware from Arabia’s iconic “Ruska” series, known for its robust chamotte body and distinctive matte ir...

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

Postmodern Tac Series Box with Lid from Rosenthal, 1980s
Postmodern Tac Series Box with Lid from Rosenthal, 1980s

Postmodern Tac Series Box with Lid from Rosenthal, 1980s

By Rosenthal

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Tac Series Box with Lid from Rosenthal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials: Glass...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Tableware

Materials

Glass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Birds Butterflies Geometri
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Birds Butterflies Geometri

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plate Charger Birds Butterflies Geometri

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine quality antique Japanese Meiji era enamel plate, The central medallion depicts a scene with birds and butterflies sitting on a blooming branch. The central part is surrounded by six medallions depicting picturesque scenes with partridge birds...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Tableware

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Enamel

Joseph Heinrichs Copper Tea Set Arts & Crafts Tea Kettle Sugar Creamer 4-Piece
Joseph Heinrichs Copper Tea Set Arts & Crafts Tea Kettle Sugar Creamer 4-Piece

Joseph Heinrichs Copper Tea Set Arts & Crafts Tea Kettle Sugar Creamer 4-Piece

Located in Big Bend, WI

Joseph Heinrichs This very impressive Arts & Crafts 4-piece tea set was handmade by Joseph Heinrichs. It's made with hand-hammered copper with applied silver and brass. The set dates...

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20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Copper

19th Century American Brass Ladle with Wrought Iron Handle
19th Century American Brass Ladle with Wrought Iron Handle

19th Century American Brass Ladle with Wrought Iron Handle

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) brass ladle with wrought iron handle

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19th Century American British Colonial Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Bysantium by Vera Wang Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pcs Dinner
Bysantium by Vera Wang Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pcs Dinner

Bysantium by Vera Wang Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pcs Dinner

By Vera Wang

Located in Big Bend, WI

Vera Wang silverware is made in a heavier sterling silver than standard patterns. The pieces are large and impressive Continental size. Bysantium by Vera Wang sterling silver flat...

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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Conical Shaped Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers by Pierre Forssell
Conical Shaped Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers by Pierre Forssell

Conical Shaped Modern Stainless Steel Salt and Pepper Shakers by Pierre Forssell

By Pierre Forssell, Gense

Located in San Diego, CA

Stylish pair of vintage Scandinavian modern conical shaped salt and pepper shakers by Pierre Forssell for Gense, circa 1960s. Timeless design in stainless steel and bakelite, the sal...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Drink Mat Track, Coaster, Solid Cast Brass and Aluminium C048 Posavaso Huella
Drink Mat Track, Coaster, Solid Cast Brass and Aluminium C048 Posavaso Huella

Drink Mat Track, Coaster, Solid Cast Brass and Aluminium C048 Posavaso Huella

By David Marshall

Located in Benahavis, AN

The decorative Coaster was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. We can engrave this piece with your Initials or Logo, makes a beautiful We...

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2010s Spanish Brutalist Tableware

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Two Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Candy, German, 1900s
Two Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Candy, German, 1900s

Two Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Candy, German, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A set of two beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, candy or meat. These serving piece is in a beautiful design. Made of silver plated metal, it will make a nice addit...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Spritz Orange
MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Spritz Orange

MONDRIAN - Square Coasters Flat Set - 6 pieces - Spritz Orange

By Foglizzo 1921

Located in Torino, IT

Mondrian-inspired coasters are quintessential art and design for your table. Made from high-quality leather, they exhibit the geometric precision and chromatic boldness distinctive o...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

Materials

Hide, Leather

French Colonial Dragon Tray, Hand-Carved Wood, Early 20th Century
French Colonial Dragon Tray, Hand-Carved Wood, Early 20th Century

French Colonial Dragon Tray, Hand-Carved Wood, Early 20th Century

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

A superb late 19th to early 20th century French Colonial tray, expertly carved and inlaid in wood. This piece is from Indochina and features two remarkably detailed carved dragons th...

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Early 20th Century Asian Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Wood

Rambler Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 43 Pieces
Rambler Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 43 Pieces

Rambler Rose by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 43 Pieces

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Big Bend, WI

Highly polished sides with a trellis of rambling roses down the center and of the handle best describes the Rambler Rose pattern first introduced by Towle in 1937. Beautiful RAMBLER...

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1930s Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Arabia Fennica Coffee Service by Ulla Procopé, Finland, 1980s
Arabia Fennica Coffee Service by Ulla Procopé, Finland, 1980s

Arabia Fennica Coffee Service by Ulla Procopé, Finland, 1980s

By Arabia, Richard Lindh

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description Elegant and timeless coffee service from the Fennica series, designed by Richard Lindh for Arabia, Finland. This refined set is executed in off-white glazed stone...

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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

New Modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto Marble, creator Ivan Colominas
New Modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

New Modern Centerpiece in Red Levanto Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

By Ivan Colominas

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

Hand Wrought Brass & Mother Of Pearl Table Set
Hand Wrought Brass & Mother Of Pearl Table Set

Hand Wrought Brass & Mother Of Pearl Table Set

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegantly designed pairs of brass candlesticks and salt & pepper shakers, with inlaid mother of pearl designs.

Category

1970s Indian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass

Antique Peugeot Frères Pepper Grinder Silver Plated
Antique Peugeot Frères Pepper Grinder Silver Plated

Antique Peugeot Frères Pepper Grinder Silver Plated

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage pepper mill grinder signed Peugeot Frères. Personal initials engraved at center panel. Dimensions: 4.5 H x 2 diam...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Faux Bois Oval Wall Tray or Table Mirror in Brown and Gold, circa 1940s
Faux Bois Oval Wall Tray or Table Mirror in Brown and Gold, circa 1940s

Faux Bois Oval Wall Tray or Table Mirror in Brown and Gold, circa 1940s

By Syroco Wood 1

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Faux bois oval wall mirror with details of wood vines sheaves of wheat and leaves. This piece is by the Syroco Wood Company from New York and estimated to be from the 1940s. This...

Category

1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Tableware

Materials

Mirror, Wood

19Thc Pewter Serving Spoons -10 Pcs. Set
19Thc Pewter Serving Spoons -10 Pcs. Set

19Thc Pewter Serving Spoons -10 Pcs. Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This complete set of ten pewter large spoons.The condition is very good.Very rare to find a complete set of matching pewter spoons.

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1860s American Adirondack Antique Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Set of 2 Vintage French Art Glass Carafe and Bowl, 1970s
Set of 2 Vintage French Art Glass Carafe and Bowl, 1970s

Set of 2 Vintage French Art Glass Carafe and Bowl, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage French Art Glass Carafe and Bowl, 1970s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 Additional information: Materials: Glass Color: Green Country of Origin: Fr...

Category

20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Glass

Antique Silent Butler
Antique Silent Butler

Antique Silent Butler

Located in Bradenton, FL

An antique silent butler made of metal with a turned wooden handle and hinged lid. On top is an ornately cast rocaille appliqué with fans and rope twisted details. To the back, above...

Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 blue and green striped polyester velvet American placemats
Set of 4 blue and green striped polyester velvet American placemats

Set of 4 blue and green striped polyester velvet American placemats

By Carlotta Oddone

Located in Torino, IT

Add a touch of color and practicality to your table with Fleurs et fruits American placemats. Made of high-quality polyester velvet, these placemats measure 35x45 cm and feature an e...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Velvet

Continental Silver Gilt Salt Cellars
Continental Silver Gilt Salt Cellars

Continental Silver Gilt Salt Cellars

Located in New Orleans, LA

This set of six 19th century Continental silver gilt salt cellars take the triangular form of silver salts used by the affluent in Renaissance-era Germany. The salts are masterfully executed in a bold Mannerist style...

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19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Tableware

Materials

Silver

Set 4  pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats
Set 4  pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats

Set 4 pink and red striped polyester velvet American placemats

By Carlotta Oddone

Located in Torino, IT

Add a touch of color and practicality to your table with Fleurs et fruits American placemats. Made of high-quality polyester velvet, these placemats measure 35x45 cm and feature an e...

Category

2010s Italian Tableware

Materials

Velvet

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.