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Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass For Sale
Price: $9 to $499
19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 8.3 inches diameter.
Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Stunning Purple Smoking Set By Antonio Imperatore in Murano Glass.
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Stunning purple smoking set by Antonio Imperatore in Murano glass. Made in Italy The items are in excellent condition. The table lighter works perfectly, This smoking set is go...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

English Ceramic Original Christmas Tree Pitcher
By Cuthbertson
Located in Bradenton, FL
An English ceramic pitcher decorated with the ‘Original Christmas Tree’ pattern made by Cuthbertson. In front is featured the beloved Christmas Tree topped with a radiant star and ad...
Category

Late 20th Century English Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French 19th Century Faded Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful confit jar with very rare faded green glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as ...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Stunning Blue Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Stunning Blue and Yellow Table Lighter in Murano Sommerso Glass By Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made in italy The item is in excellent condition and it works perfectly Dimensions: 2...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Mexican Articulated Fish Bottle Opener Abalone Shell Los Castillo Style
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Mexican articulated fish bottle opener made with abalone shell in the style of Los Castillo. Unmarked. The body is segmented and articulated, allowi...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Abalone

Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray
Located in Milan, IT
Vassoio decorativo in ferro, dipinto a mano
Category

2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian type...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Mother of Pearl Dish Caviar
Located in New York, NY
A round natural mother of pearl caviar dish. Use for caviar or other. A beautiful entertaining piece, decorative object, to hold jewelry, etc. Many options. Dish is a nice size, not ...
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20th Century Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Dish Caviar
Mother of Pearl Dish Caviar
$295 Sale Price
34% Off
Green Coupe Glasses - Set of 6
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 6 vintage coupe glasses with a cubist design in green glass. Made in the Whitehall pattern by Indiana Glass. Perfect for wine or champagne. Smooth interiors.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Noritake Spotlight Blue Coupe Glasses - Set of 4
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 4 vintage coupe glasses in beautiful dark blue glass. Lovely textured ornate pattern to the exterior with smooth interiors. Made in the "Spotlight Blue" pattern by Noritake ...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Hand Blown Water Glasses Set Garden Flower Bouquet Petals Nature
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Water Glass — Garden Collection by Simone Crestani Part of Simone Crestani’s Garden Collection, the Water Glass completes the series with its balanced form and subtle elegance. Hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Vintage Town Crier Chrome Bell-Form Cocktail Shaker, with Clapper
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage chrome and wood cocktail shaker in the form of a bell. The handle unscrews from the top of the bell allowing you to fill the shaker. The handle has a strainer built in to the...
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Hammered Silvered Metal & Brass Champagne Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century champagne or wine bucket, handcrafted in hammered silver-plated metal with solid brass handles. This charming and unique piece was produced in Italy during the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

1960s Gorgeous Large Green Ashtray or Catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso. Made i
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous large green ashtray or catchall by Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano sommerso glass. Made in Italy The item is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 7,08 diameter x 3,14...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Porcelain Constantinople 6 Plate
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent porcelain plate was designed by Vito Nesta and inspired by the Ottoman empire and its capital. It is part of a limited series of six plates that can be mismatched ob...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.
Category

18th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine with Grapes"
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sterling silver serving spoon by the legendary Tiffany & Co. is a testament to the masterful craftsmanship and superb design synonymous with the firm's legacy in America...
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19th Century American American Classical Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Round clear thick cut vintage crystal starburst glass ashtray
Located in East Quogue, NY
Clear, thick, unmarked, round, crystal-cut glass ashtray in perfect condition. It has a star/sunburst cut motif in the center with leaf-cut design detail around the edges. A pret...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Crystal

Antique Dachshund Dog Salt & Pepper Shakers with .800 Silver Heads, Germany 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique Dachshund Dog Salt & Pepper Shakers with .800 Silver Heads, Germany, circa 1900 Description A rare and charming pair of dachshund-form salt and pepper shakers, sourced from ...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Green Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful French Majolica green oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890. Very rare color.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Collection Blue Tray
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Antique Collection, this tray is able to give an iconic touch even to the simplest of settings. Made of wood, it’s been expertly painted by hand and features some works o...
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2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

French Vintage Stoneware Confit Crock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Provincial 20th century off-white glazed stoneware double handled crock or storage jar. This charming vessel would bring farmhouse authenticity to the modern kitchen by its ru...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Glass

19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 7.5 inches diameter.
Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Lovely quality pair of antique Edwardian glass decanters
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely quality pair of antique Edwardian glass decanters, having a quality pair of glass decanters with the original stoppers. D. 1900
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20th Century Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Silverplated Champagne Coupe Goblets Made in Italy
Located in Toronto, ON
A set of four of silverplated coupe goblets made in Italy. Maker stamped on bottom of goblets. These art deco style champagne coupe goblets are silverplated and have retained their s...
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1940s Italian Other Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

French Mid-Century Pink Majolica Daisy Plate Maunier Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Mid-Century Pink Daisy Plate signed Maunier Vallauris. 8 inches diameter.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Set of 10 Mid-Century Silver-Plated Knife Rests, France, 1960s
Located in Toronto, CA
A refined and complete set of 10 silver-plated knife rests, crafted in France during the 1960s. Each piece features a sleek, geometric form accented with spherical finials, capturing...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your dining experience with a touch of contemporary elegance through the Pair of "Vertigo" Salt and Pepper Shakers signed Christofle France, 21st Century. This exquisite set ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Vintage Stoneware Confit Crock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Provincial 20th century off-white glazed stoneware double handled crock or storage jar, also called a “salt pot” by Digoin. This charming vessel would bring farmhouse authenti...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Glass

Gorgeous Brass Lizard Nutcracker Vintage, France, 1960s Mid Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1960s french large and heavy nutcracker shaped like an lizard. Nice addition to your room, to use it as is or just for your collection of bronze items. Found at an esta...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Jens H. Quistgaard Dual Pepper - Salt Mill & Shaker in Teak, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Jens Harald Quistgaard design for his own company International Designs of Denmark. This stylish yet versatile dual combination salt & pepper shaker is made from solid teak. Makers...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Japan Bent Plywood Plate Tray teak
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Bent Plywood Plate Tray teak, Made in Japan. Stamped "MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN" Dimensions: .75" h x 12" diameter Please visit take a lo...
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Ikebana Vase, Patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wabi Sabi vase perfect for a single stem or small bouquet. Available in Patina, Golden Bronze or Matte White on umber clay. Vase is low and wide, and each is truly one-of-a-kind thou...
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2010s American Organic Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ashtray by Studio Opi for Cini and Nils 1970s Milano Italy
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ashtray produced by Cini and Nils in the 1970s based on a design by Studio OPI (Franco Bettonica and Mario Malocchi). Hemispherical ashtray in steel, polished on the inside and brush...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Hip Flask Dated 1900 Asprey
Located in London, GB
This elegant antique cut glass and sterling silver hip flask bears makers marks for the silversmith  Asprey & Co, England and the date mark for 1900. It features a classic oval ...
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Early 1900s Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver

Set of Six 1980s Italian Classic Pink Gelato Bowls
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Quite possibly the prettiest way to eat ice cream or fruit salad. Classic 1980s Italian glass Gelato bowls.
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1980s Italian Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.
Category

Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tray Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage rectangular porcelain tray features a traditional Arita style blue and white decor with motif of small bird sitting on flowering tree branches in Sometsuke decoration techniq...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Pastel Green Blue Ceramic Ashtray Catchall, Postmodern Design 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
A stylish pastel green ceramic ashtray from the 1980s, reflecting the playful yet functional aesthetic of postmodern design. The piece features a simple round form with three rests, ...
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1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Glass Bowl Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in Verviers, BE
Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso d'Arte, this biomorphic Murano glass bowl is handcrafted with red highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme. Still in love...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Faberge Russia Style Glass Egg with Etched Russian Coat of Arms
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Faberge Russia style glass egg with etched Russian coat of arms. Reminiscent of eggs from St. Petersburg. Nice addition to your collection or just as decorative piece. Found ...
Category

20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Green Glass Tumblers – Set of Five Textured Mid-Century Barware
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage green glassware, mid-century barware, textured glass tumblers, and retro drinking glasses lead the search when collectors look for sculptural, statement tabletop pieces — and this striking set of five delivers all of that and more. Crafted in a richly pigmented olive-green hue, these geometric, footed tumblers feature a bold stacked-cube relief pattern that captures and refracts light beautifully, making them standout additions to any curated bar cart or dining tableau. These glasses feel luxuriously substantial in hand, with a pedestal base that elevates them (literally and stylistically). The architectural texture gives them a high-design presence — reminiscent of Italian modernist glass, Mid-Century Scandinavian design, and chic Hollywood Regency barware. Perfect for serving cocktails, iced tea, sparkling water, spritzes, or simply styling on open shelving, these tumblers instantly add a polished, collected, “old-money bar” vibe to any interior. Key Details Dimensions: Approx. 6" Tall x 3.5" Diameter Quantity: Set of 5 Color: Rich olive-green or avocado green Style: Mid-Century Modern / Retro Revival / Hollywood Regency Material: Pressed architectural glass Use: Everyday drinking, barware, open-shelf display, cocktail styling Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal signs of age, with a few flea bites to two of the pieces. Why You’ll Love Them: Dramatic geometric texture with an architectural presence Rare colorway that complements both vintage and contemporary interiors Ideal for bar carts, summer entertaining, or styling kitchen shelves Photographs beautifully for content and tablescapes A high-impact way to infuse color into a neutral space Styling Ideas: Pair with brass bar tools and a silver tray for a luxe mid-century bar look Style them alongside clear or amber glass for a tonal, collected shelf. (See our other listings for a set we have in the amber colorway. Serve herb-garnished cocktails to highlight the color and texture Display on a travertine bar, rattan bar cart, or dark wood credenza...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

A Trophy Old Sheffield Scallop Shell Shaped Serving Dish by Henry Wilkinson & Co
Located in valatie, NY
Trophy Old Sheffield Scallop Shell Shaped Serving Dish with Conch Shell Feet by Henry Wilkinson & Co of Sheffield, With Crossed Key Mark. The dish was likely a prize from a competiti...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Sheffield Plate

COPELAND SPODE - Blue Italian Pattern Transfer Decorated Plate - UK - Circa 1954
Located in Chatham, ON
COPELAND SPODE (Manufacturer) - Blue Italian (Pattern Name) - Victorian style transfer decorated ceramic cabinet plate in blue - featuring a bucolic landscape to the center with a fl...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Isak Isaksson Green Ceramic Vase Crystalline Glaze Contemporary Artist
Located in Stockholm, SE
A green vase with a lovely crystalline glaze designed by Isak Isaksson in Sweden. The vase is 9 cm (3.55") tall and about 12.5 cm (5") wide and it is in excellent condition. This is ...
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid 20th Century Cocktail Ashtray in Flower Shape with Removable Petals
Located in Roma, IT
I’m pleased to offer for sale a set of vintage cocktail ashtrays that combine functionality, fine craftsmanship, and striking decorative appeal. Dating from the 1960s to the 1970s, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Metal Nude Girl Bottle Opener MidCentury Modern Metal Breweriana Barware
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s or older bottle opener. Nice addition to your room or just for use at your bar or bar cart. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection Foral
Located in Wembley, GB
Set of 10 Silver-Plated Rose Napkin Rings, Vintage Table Décor Collection A luxurious set of 10 silver-plated napkin rings, each exquisitely shaped as a blooming rose with detailed l...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Vintage Danish Teak Owl Bottle Opener, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wellmade Owl bottle opener in solid teak featuring a brass opener its beacon. It stands proudly on a teak base. Hand-crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Measurements: H: 13 cm, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Teak

Italian art glass carafe - blown glass stopper, yellow/orange - 1960
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful glass carafe of Italian art from the 1960s. The carafe with an amber color, bold yellow-orange and an impressive blown glass cap, which shows all the technique of the Ital...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Mercedes bottle stopper brass ( silvered ) vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Mercedes bottle stopper brass ( silvered ) vienna around 1920s Original condition
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Calypso Blue and Green Martini Glasses by Serena Confalonieri
Located in Milan, IT
These floral-inspired Martini glasses will turn cocktail hour into a refined experience, with their lush green conical stems and brilliant blue grooved bowls. Entirely crafted of han...
Category

2010s Italian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Glass

21 Pc Japanese Satsuma Moriage Dragonware Lithopane Geisha Coffee Tea Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa early to mid-20th century Japanese porcelain tea set - a mixed lot of various makes in the same style. Three-dimensional blue and whit...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Majolica Aqua Oyster Plate Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Ceramic Aqua Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950. 9 colors available. pink,navy blue,yellow,orange,green,purple,black,aqua,red.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique and Vintage Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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