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Antique English Georgian Brass Candle stick holders decorative interior décor

Located in London, GB

Antique English Georgian Brass Candle stick holders A elegant English Georgian small size with waisted detail Nice aged patina very good cond...

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19th Century English Antique Tableware

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Brass

Antique English Georgian Brass Candle stick holders decorative interior décor

Cave a Liqueur with Chinoiserie Inlay Late 19th Century

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Cave a Liqueur with chinoiserie lacquer Date : Late 19th century Period : Third Republic Origin : France Decoration : Cover with chinoiserie scene with classic fence patter...

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Tableware

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Ormolu

Cave a Liqueur with Chinoiserie Inlay Late 19th Century

Coasters Set of 4 Cocktail Green Quartzite Marble Handmade Italy Collectible

By Barberini & Gunnell, Pieruga Marble

Located in Ancona, Marche

Set of 4 coasters in Green Quartzite. Thanks to their shape and size they can be used as exclusive presentation plates for finger food. Dimensions: D ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Quartz

Coasters Set of 4 Cocktail Green Quartzite Marble Handmade Italy Collectible

20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Turin, Turin

Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Politecnico in Milan, where her work is permeated by her perspective on Le Corbusier’s and Frank Lloyd Wright’s design expe...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

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Brass

20th Century Gabriella Crespi Decorative Box in Brass and Plexiglass '70s

Origin Made Ponte Tray in Walnut

By Nuno Grade

Located in Porto, 13

These wooden trays are all about joinery details. The design of the Ponte Tray carries a Portuguese signature, as well as Scandinavian and Japanese influences. Ponte means bridge in ...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

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Walnut

Origin Made Ponte Tray in Walnut

21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors

By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

IMPORTANT: ONCE THE ORDER IS CONFIRMED, PLEASE CONTACT MESSAGE CENTER TO CONFIRM THE COLORS REQUIRED. 21st century Karim Rashid FILA glasses Murano glass various colors. Inspired...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Murano Glass

21st Century Karim Rashid Fila Glasses Murano Glass Various Colors

21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses

By Karim Rashid, Purho Murano

Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT

21st century Karim Rashid diamond handmade crystal transparent glasses. The diamond crystal glasses collection exudes sophistication and style. The crystalline and multifaceted surf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Crystal

21st Century Karim Rashid Handmade Crystal Transparent Glasses

20thC Solid Silver Novelty Five-Piece 'Gardening' Condiment Set, Garrard c.1994

By Garrard & Co. Ltd.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A wonderful 20th Century English novelty solid silver five-piece 'gardening' cruet set. Comprising of a pepper modelled as a watering can, a mustard pot modelled as a flower pot with...

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1990s British Other Tableware

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Silver

20thC Solid Silver Novelty Five-Piece 'Gardening' Condiment Set, Garrard c.1994

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Fin Trivets from Souda, Gold, in Stock

By Souda, Shaun Kasperbauer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made using a manufacturing process utilized for railways, medical devices, and electronics, the Fin Trivets bring an Industrial touch to your tabletop....

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2010s Chinese Modern Tableware

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Aluminum, Metal

Fin Trivets from Souda, Gold, in Stock

Work tray used by Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/1900-1960/Beautiful marble patt

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old tray used by Japanese lacquerware craftsmen. It is thought that this tray was used to mix colors when applying lacquer. Probably from the 1900s to the 1960s. After th...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Tableware

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Lacquer

Work tray used by Japanese lacquerware craftsmen/1900-1960/Beautiful marble patt

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

By Christofle, Marcel Eduoard Sandoz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of 12 fine French Art Deco silver plated knife rests designed by Marcel Sandoz for the Gallia collection of Christofle. All 12 animals are different. Original case. Average size...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

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Silver Plate

Set of 12 Fine French Art Deco Silver plated "Gallia" Knife Rests by Christofle

19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht

By Louis Regout

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht A Dutch porcelain tableware, the well-known Blue Onion or Zwiebelmuster pattern by Louis Regout made betw...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Tableware

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Porcelain

19th Century Dutch 36-piece Blue Onion tableware by Louis Regout Maastricht

“Marblelous Ring Tray” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Tray by Aparentment

By Josep Vila Capdevila

Located in Terrassa, Catalonia

The Marblelous Ring Tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Carrara marble, manufactured according to traditional methods. Josep Vila Capdevila, head des...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Tableware

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Marble, Carrara Marble

“Marblelous Ring Tray” White Carrara Marble Minimalist Tray by Aparentment

Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic

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

Tulip Glass Decanter by Aldo Cibic

Bubble Salt and Pepper Shaker Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier

By Gordon Guillaumier

Located in Milan, IT

Bubble, designed by Gordon Guillaumier, is a salt and pepper Shaker set made in transparent blown glass. In the same family there is the oil and vinegar dispenser...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

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Blown Glass

Bubble Salt and Pepper Shaker Set in Blown Glass by Gordon Guillaumier

Knights Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans

By Vito Nesta

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Contemporary dinner plate 'Knights' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an Ottoman world made of exotic animals and characters such as dancers, soldiers and mu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

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Porcelain

Knights Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans

Musicians Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans

By Vito Nesta

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Contemporary dinner plate 'Musicians' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

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Porcelain

Musicians Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans

Monkeys Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans

By Vito Nesta

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Contemporary dinner plate 'Monkeys' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an Ottoman world made of exotic animals and c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

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Porcelain

Monkeys Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans

Odalisques Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans

By Vito Nesta

Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT

Contemporary dinner plate 'Odalisques' designed by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans, a magical trip in an ottoman world made of exotic animals an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Tableware

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Porcelain

Odalisques Porcelain Dinner Plate by Vito Nesta for Les-Ottomans

Origin Made Ponte Tray in Maple

By Nuno Grade

Located in Porto, 13

These wooden trays are all about joinery details. The design of the Ponte Tray carries a Portuguese signature, as well as Scandinavian and Japanese influences. Ponte means bridge in ...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Tableware

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Maple

Origin Made Ponte Tray in Maple

Ghidini 1961 Omini Salt and Pepper Shakers in Polished Brass

By Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This playful brass condiment salt and pepper are decorated with tiny animate men on each.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tableware

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Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Salt and Pepper Shakers in Polished Brass

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

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Marble

New Modern Centrepiece in Black Antique Marble, creator Ivan Colominas

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New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi

By Michele Chiossi

Located in Milan, IT

Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble. Size: 6.5 x 13 cm, smooth finishing. Commercial name: Kadomatsu Tokkuri, Jap Vegetation collection by Michele Chiossi, Sculptor born in Tuscany. M...

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2010s Italian Modern Tableware

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Marble

New Modern Tokkuri in Green Guatemala Marble, creator Michele Chiossi

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Superb 20th Century Set Of Sixteen Solid Silver Menu Holders, Asprey & Co c.1990

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A late 20th Century solid silver set of sixteen menu holders, each holder modelled as either a gentleman's top hat & ladies dress hat. Presented in two boxes. Each menu holder is Hal...

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20th Century British Other Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Superb 20th Century Set Of Sixteen Solid Silver Menu Holders, Asprey & Co c.1990

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Lalique-style. Set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Lalique-style. A set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs in green glass. Mouth-blown glass. 1930/40s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 18.0 cm.

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1930s French Vintage Tableware

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Glass

Lalique-style. Set of nine glass plates designed with flower motifs

19th Century inlaid mahogany tray

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality 19th Century inlaid mahogany tray, having a shaped gallery edge with brass carrying handles either end, having lovely intricate inlay incorporating various patterns ...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Tableware

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Mahogany

19th Century inlaid mahogany tray

Antique French Set of (5) Graduated Copper Pans Mounted on Old Butcher's Rack

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Set of (5) Graduated french Copper Pans mounted on an Antique Butcher's Rack. The Antique French Copper Pans or Pots are clearly fro...

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1880s French Country Antique Tableware

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Copper, Iron

Antique French Set of (5) Graduated Copper Pans Mounted on Old Butcher's Rack

Lalique-style. Set of ten plates designed with flower motifs in purple glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Lalique-style. A set of ten glass plates designed with flower motifs in purple glass. Mouth-blown glass. 1930/40s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: D 18.0 cm.

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1930s French Vintage Tableware

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Glass

Lalique-style. Set of ten plates designed with flower motifs in purple glass

Charles Fox Silver Toast Rack London

By Charles Fox II

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sterling silver toast rack Date : Hallmarked in London in 1833 for Charles Fox II Period : William IV Origin : London. England Decoration : Six divisions with double loop d...

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18th Century English William IV Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Charles Fox Silver Toast Rack London

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Conch Bowls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian handmade ceramic bowls in dark bronze, light and dark mauve by Rina Menardi. Can be ordered in many colors. Note: Light & dark mauve no longer available. Priced individually....

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2010s Italian Tableware

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Ceramic

Rina Menardi Handmade Ceramic Conch Bowls

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Three large coffee cups/morning cups with saucers.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Three large coffee cups/morning cups with saucers. Hand-painted with sunflowers. Signed. 1970s. Perfect condition. Cup: 9.0 cm without the handle x 7.0 cm i...

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1970s Italian Vintage Tableware

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Ceramic

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Three large coffee cups/morning cups with saucers.

American Porcelain/Gilt Braid Decorated By Lenox for J.E Caldwell Dinner Set

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite American Porcelain/Gilt Braid Dinnerware Service, crafted by Lenox for J.E. Caldwell & Co. This stunning set includes everything yo...

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1930s American Vintage Tableware

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Gold

American Porcelain/Gilt Braid Decorated By Lenox for J.E Caldwell Dinner Set

Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack London

By Richard Sibley II

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Victorian sterling silver toast rack retailed by Makepeace Date : Hallmarked in London in 1840 for Richard Sibley II – retail stamp for Makepeace, London Period : Victori...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Toast Rack London

12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders crustaceans

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Set of 12 sterling silver place card holders in the shape of crustaceans 800 silver hallmark Length: 8.3 cm - 3.26 inches Height: 1.8 cm - 0.7 inches Weight: 270 grams In perfect co...

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1970s Italian Vintage Tableware

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Sterling Silver

12 Sterling Silver Place Card Holders crustaceans

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Mid-Century Italian Pewter Salt and Pepper Mill Shaker

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pewter Salt and Pepper Shaker, MCM Italy Tall and sturdy Vintage MCM Italian salt and pepper grinder or shaker with its original patina...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

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Pewter

Mid-Century Italian Pewter Salt and Pepper Mill Shaker

Silver-plated "Bell" Cocktail Shaker

By Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

A silver-plated Cocktail Shaker in the form of a bell. In the 1930s, Asprey's commissioned a range of cocktail shakers in various novelty designs. The Bell Cocktail Shaker was market...

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1940s British Vintage Tableware

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Silver

Silver-plated "Bell" Cocktail Shaker

Bamboo fruit cutlery in holder, Solingen Germany 1950

By Bestecke Solingen

Located in Herentals, BE

The set contains 6 fruit knives with stainless blade and bamboo handle, which fit in the accompanying holder. The flatware is in very good condition and of good quality. Each blade i...

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Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Tableware

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Stainless Steel

Bamboo fruit cutlery in holder, Solingen Germany 1950

A set of three Victorian copper saucepans

Located in Martlesham, GB

A nice set of three Victorian copper saucepans with long steel handles, each saucepan of circular form and having copper lids with a handle. Circa 1860. Large saucepan - 9 1/2" x 9...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Tableware

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Copper

A set of three Victorian copper saucepans

Antique Sterling Female College Graduation Honor Spoon Mechanics Silver Co

By Watson Silver

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique late 19th century sterling silver spoon with a handle in the shape of a female college graduate holding her diploma, manufactured by the Mechanics Silver Co. ""Mechanics Silver Company was a maker of sterling silver flatware and souvenir spoons...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Female College Graduation Honor Spoon Mechanics Silver Co

Chicken cutter vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, AT

Chicken cutter vienna around 1950s Original condition

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Steel

Chicken cutter vienna around 1950s

Georgian Silver Toast Rack Sheffield 1800

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Sterling silver toast rack with omega handle Date : Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1800 for Thomas Law Period : William IV Origin : London. England Decoration : Eight divisions...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Toast Rack Sheffield 1800

1932 René Lalique - Bowl Plate Dish Oeillets Opalescent Glass Carnations

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Bowl "Oeillet" (Carnations) made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1932. Stamped signature. Perfect condition. Very tiny scratches. Great opalescence. height: 6 cm diameter: ...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass

1932 René Lalique - Bowl Plate Dish Oeillets Opalescent Glass Carnations

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 22A

By Harald Nielsen, Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A vintage sterling silver Georg Jensen napkin ring in the Pyramid pattern, design #22A by Harald Nielsen. There were three sizes napkin rings produced, this is the largest size made....

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Napkin Ring 22A

Composition Cutlery Set, Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany 1963

By Tapio Wirkkala

Located in St Ouen, FR

Complete set of 58 place settings by the famous Finnish designer created for Rosenthal and part, since 1963, of the permanent collections of MOMA. Executed in stainless steel it comb...

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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Composition Cutlery Set, Tapio Wirkkala for Rosenthal, Germany 1963

1928 François Décorchemont - Bowl Cup Carrés Chevrons Glass Pate De Verre

By Francois Decorchemont

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Bowl Cup “Carrés Chevrons” made in blue polychrome glass pate de verre with ocher and beige streaks created by François Décorchemont in 1929. Model made in 7 examples. Perfect condi...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

1928 François Décorchemont - Bowl Cup Carrés Chevrons Glass Pate De Verre

Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Presenting the exquisite Tiffany Studios New York Arts & Crafts Bronze Dore Gold Dish Bowl, Model 1708. This round catch-all plate exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and elegance...

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1870s American American Classical Antique Tableware

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate

Set of 10 cocktail or pickle forks with bamboo handles, Germany 1950s

Located in Herentals, BE

The set of forks has a bamboo handle and the fork itself is made of stainless steel. The forks are in very nice condition and of very good quality. They were produced in Germany arou...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 10 cocktail or pickle forks with bamboo handles, Germany 1950s

mUUUUg super glossy black

By BURGIO

Located in Firenze, IT

Drawing inspiration from the coffee traditions of Italy and Iran, this tall stoneware cup has a modern spirit. Simple geometric shapes, clean lines, and a unique design make mUUUUg a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Tableware

Materials

Stoneware

mUUUUg super glossy black

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Set of five ceramic plates with sunflowers.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. A set of five ceramic plates. Hand-painted with sunflowers. Signed "Ernestine." 1970s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 19.5 cm x 2.5 cm.

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1970s Italian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Set of five ceramic plates with sunflowers.

Castleton Turquoise and Platnium Rim Set of 114 Dishware Circa 1954-1972

By Castleton China Co.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This vintage Castleton turquoise and platinum rim dishware set is a beautiful and eye-catching addition to any home. The combination of turquoise and plat...

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Mid-20th Century American Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Castleton Turquoise and Platnium Rim Set of 114 Dishware Circa 1954-1972

Gio Ponti 1930s Krupp Silver Teapot Coffeepot, Jug, Creamer, Sugar Tongs, Ladle

By Arthur Krupp, Art.Krupp Berndorf, Gio Ponti

Located in Vienna, AT

An Elegant Art Deco tableware collection , designed by Gio Ponti for Arthur Krupp and crafted in the 1930s by Krupp Berndorf in Austria. The collection includes a tea or coffee pot ...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal, Silver, Nickel

Gio Ponti 1930s Krupp Silver Teapot Coffeepot, Jug, Creamer, Sugar Tongs, Ladle

Art Deco Amber Glass Bowl on a Chrome Stand made in NY

By Farber Bros.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Art Deco / Hollywood Regency style compote made by Farber Bros., New York, ca. 1940s. Amber colored glass bowl, atop a gracefully curved pedestal, sits inside a chrome overly. A classic Farber Bros. style that is perfect for candy, nuts or potpourri. Marked on the bottom, "Farber Bros. - N.Y.C. - There is no marking on the glass bowl, but the majority of glass for Farber Bros. was made by Cambridge Glass Company. Other makers included Corning, Duncan and Miller...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Amber Glass Bowl on a Chrome Stand made in NY

1928 François Décorchemont Bowl Deux Anses Frises Triangles Glass Pate De Verre

By Francois Decorchemont

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Bowl “ Deux Anses Frises Triangles” made in polychrome glass pate de verre with ocher and plum streaks created by François Décorchemont in 1928. Model made in 8 examples. Stamped sig...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Tableware

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

1928 François Décorchemont Bowl Deux Anses Frises Triangles Glass Pate De Verre

Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish Rose Medallion , Qing

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Experience the elegance of a Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish set in the Rose Medallion pattern. This exquisite set of four round-shaped serving dishes is meticulously hand-deco...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Serving Dish Rose Medallion , Qing

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Five ceramic plates with flowers.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. A set of five ceramic plates. Hand-painted with sunflowers. Signed "Ernestine." 1970s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 22.0 cm x 2.5 cm.

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1970s Italian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Five ceramic plates with flowers.

Ernestine Salerno. Two large coffee cups with saucers and a lidded jar.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Ernestine Salerno, Italy. Two large coffee cups/morning cups with saucers and a lidded jar. Hand-painted with sunflowers. Signed. 1970s. Perfect condition. Cup: 9.0 cm without the ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Ernestine Salerno. Two large coffee cups with saucers and a lidded jar.

Watering can vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Watering can vienna around 1920s Original condition

Category

1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Tableware

Materials

Brass, Copper

Watering can vienna around 1920s

Napkin Set by Kate Shepherd

By Kate Shepherd

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Kate Shepherd boxed napkin set 10 different napkins 17.25 x 17.25" each 100% cotton Unlimited Kate Shepherd has a designed a set of ten 100% cotton table napkins, each its own co...

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2010s North American Tableware

Materials

Cotton

Napkin Set by Kate Shepherd

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.