German Beer Stein
20th Century Antiquities
Ceramic
20th Century Antiquities
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Antiquities
Ceramic
Antique 1890s German More Dining and Entertaining
Stoneware
Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Barware
Pewter
Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Ceramic
Early 20th Century German Pitchers
Pottery
20th Century German Pitchers
Ceramic
20th Century German Other Pitchers
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Glass
Pewter
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier More Dining and Entertaining
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier More Dining and Entertaining
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier More Dining and Entertaining
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Pewter
Early 20th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Earthenware
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Pottery
Pewter
Antique 1890s German Historical Memorabilia
Pewter
Vintage 1980s German Pitchers
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Ceramics
Pewter
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Ceramics
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century German Historical Memorabilia
Pewter
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Pottery
Pewter
Vintage 1930s German Art Nouveau Ceramics
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Pewter
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Ceramics
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage 1970s German Art Nouveau Barware
Pewter
20th Century French Antiquities
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Porcelain
Pewter
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Barware
Pewter
20th Century German Pitchers
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Ceramics
Tin
Antique 1870s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Pewter
Vintage 1950s German Rococo Revival Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Pewter
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Paintings
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Pewter
21st Century and Contemporary Charm Bracelets
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s German Folk Art Barware
Pewter
Antique 1890s German Folk Art Barware
Pewter
Antique 1880s German Folk Art Barware
Pewter
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Antique Early 1900s German Barware
Stoneware
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Ceramics
Ceramic, Faience
Antique 1880s German Folk Art Barware
Pewter
Antique 1880s German Folk Art Barware
Pewter
Antique 1790s German George III Glass
Pewter
Antique 1880s German Folk Art Barware
Pewter
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Pewter
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Pewter
20th Century German Other Pitchers
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau More Dining and Entertaining
Stoneware
Antique 1880s German More Dining and Entertaining
Glass
20th Century German Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You
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.
- What is a German beer stein?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A German beer stein is a traditional mug designed specifically for drinking beer. Initially, beer steins had been made of stoneware but today they can be found made of a range of materials including glass or pewter. Contemporary beer steins may have hinged lids or no lid at all, and the older versions are sold as collectibles. Shop a collection of antique and vintage German beer steins from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What are German beer steins for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022German beer steins are used for drinking beer! They have a handle and a lid and are either hand-painted or decorated with intricate designs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic German beer steins from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a stein in German?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A stein is essentially a beer mug that is traditionally used to drink German beer. Long ago, steins used to be made of stone and later were then replaced by glass. Shop a wide variety of antique and vintage steins on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some beer stein molds have been in use for a long time, so the design is often not enough to tell if you have a vintage piece. On the bottom of the stein, you may find a maker’s mark and even an exact date of manufacture. Another good indicator is to examine the pewter lid and hinge. Pewter acquires an uneven patina over time but fakes that use a darkening agent will have an evenly distributed patina. If the inside of your stein’s lid is much lighter than the outside, that's a good sign you have an antique. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique beer steins from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A German beer mug is called Bierkrug or Maß (for a one-liter mug). The large beer glasses are called steins. Maß is a double-walled glass drinking vessel that holds 3 average beers for an American. The vessel itself weighs in at over 2 pounds so when it is full, you know you have a large serving of beer. On 1stDibs, shop vintage and antique beer mugs.
- How long is a German beer table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The length of a German beer table varies. However, these long wood and metal dining tables usually seat at least four adults and are generally at least 48 to 50 inches long to accommodate them. On 1stDibs, shop a range of tables from some of the world's top sellers.
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