Herend Porcelain Jewelry Dish
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful hand-painted octagonal porcelain jewelry dish vide-poche from luxury maker Herend, circa 20th century, Hungary.
Porcelain
Herend White Porcelain Tray Dish
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white porcelain tray dish vide-poche by luxury marker Herend, circa 20th century, Hungary.
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Vintage Jewelry Tray Dish, Hadik Hussar Decor
By Herend
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
It depicts the 18th-century Field Marshal of the Habsburg Army, András Hadik (1710-1790), who commanded Calvary soldiers known as Hussars. The dish is marked on the underside with t...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rust, Fortuna Pattern" Square Salad Dish
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Rust, Fortuna Pattern" salad dish Measures: 5 cm high, 25,5 cm square #181/NBH Herend Hungary.
Porcelain
Rare Herend Hungary Hand-Painted Porcelain Footed Vine Dish - Pheasant & Floral
By Herend
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
A masterwork of 1960s Hungarian artistry, this Herend porcelain dish showcases the meticulous hand-painting and artisanal detail that have defined the manufactory since 1826.
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Bowl and Oval Dish
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" bowl and oval dish A round bowl and a oval dish The bowl has number 361/AV, (Apponyi Vert), Herend porcelain from Hungary...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Butter Dish and Sauce Boat
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Large Butter Dish and Sauce Boat.
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Box, Dish and Cake Plate
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" dish and cake plate 3 pieces porcelain, a heart shaped lidded box, a leaf dish with handle and a cake plate * The heart sha...
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Set Bowls and Leaf Dish
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" set bowls and leaf dish The set of six pieces with two leaf shaped dishes, two small bowls and two large bowls with green ...
Porcelain
Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry, Three-Part Serving Dish with Handle
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry. Three-part serving dish with handle in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Herend, large round porcelain dish. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend, large round porcelain dish. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs.
Porcelain
Antique Ornate CT Carl Tielsch Germany Floral Divided Handled Dish Herend Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Ornate CT Carl Tielsch Germany floral divided handled dish Herend style. Decorated with ornate foliate edges, enamel bugs, gilt decoration and marked to bottom “CT”.
Porcelain
Two Herend Miniature Vases and a Small Dish in Hand-Painted Porcelain, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two Herend miniature vases and a small dish / bowl in hand-painted porcelain. 1980s.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1.58 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry Leaf Shaped Dish, circa 1960
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
We ship this item worldwide for 30 USD with insurance. Shipping usually takes 5-10 business days.
Porcelain
Herend Rothschild Bird Vegetable Dish
By Herend
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Herend Rothschild Bird large covered vegetable dish.
Porcelain
Herend Queen Victoria Rectangular Covered Butter Dish
By Herend
Located in Bradenton, FL
This butter dish has Herend Hungary makers mark on reverse side.
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Sweetmeat Dish by Herend
By Herend
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Sweetmeat Dish by Herend, Rothschild Bird pattern. Marked 1191/RO.
Porcelain
Herend Modern Dish Hand-Painted Porcelain in Rococo Style
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
Beautiful dish in Rococo style. Hand painted porcelain with motifs of flowers and birds.
Porcelain
Hungarian Herend Chinese Bouquest Rust 3-Part Relish Dish
By Herend
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Herend Chinese Bouquest Rust 3-part Relish Dish, Hungary.
Porcelain, Paint
Herend Porcelain Butter Dish with Ivy Pattern from the 1950s
By Herend
Located in Milano, MI
Herend porcelain butter dish / butter dish, with ivy motif, made in the 1950s diameter cm 20 h cm 12
Porcelain
Sold
H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
Herend, Hungary, Chinese Bouquet Raspberry, mussel-shaped bowl and small dish.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend, Hungary, Chinese Bouquet Raspberry, mussel-shaped bowl and small dish.
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.19 in W 19.3 in D 6.7 in
Oblong Herend Rothschild Bird Serving Dish / Tray in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Oblong Herend Rothschild Bird serving dish / tray in hand-painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Jewelry Dish
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful hand painted octagonal porcelain jewelry dish vide-poche from luxury maker Herend, circa 20th century, Hungary.
Gold
Herend Queen Victoria Triangle Dish
By Herend
Located in Bradenton, FL
This Triangle Dish has Herend-Hungary makers-mark on reverse side(see pics).
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain Jewelry Dish
By Herend
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Herend white porcelain jewelry dish, circa 20th century, Hungary.
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Oval Dish
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" oval dish Oval dish # 102/ AP Herend Hungary.
Porcelain
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Oval Dish
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" oval dish 42 cm wide Oval dish # 101/ AP Herend Hungary.
Porcelain
Porcelain Dish "Sea Shell", Hungary By Herend, 1946
By Herend
Located in Rīga, LV
Porcelain dish "Sea shell", Herend, Hungary, 1946 Additional Information: Materials: Gilding, porcelain, underglaze hand painting Vintage from the 1940s Artist/Maker: Herend A...
Porcelain
Herend Queen Victoria Older Oval Serving Dish Platter
By Herend
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Herend Queen Victoria older oval serving dish platter The original pattern, introduced in 1851 at the First World Exhibition in London, was purchased by Queen Victoria herself.
Porcelain
Herend Queen Victoria Older Two Part Relish Serving Dish
By Herend
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elegant Herend China 2-part relish dish. This is the older pattern of Queen Victoria that does not have the green border.
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.78 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Large Oval Dish
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Large Oval Dish The oval dish with green flower motif and the rim with basket weave pattern and gold paint Marked by Here...
Porcelain
Sold
H 6.11 in Dm 10.24 in
Herend "Rothschild" Hand Painted Porcelain Covered Vegetable Dish, Hungary, New
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
Beautiful covered vegetable dish of the famous Herend hand painted porcelain.
Porcelain
Sold
H 2.56 in Dm 11.82 in
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" Round Dish/Chop/Cake Plate
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Raspberry" round dish/chop or cake plate Round dish/chop or cake plate Numbered with and marked with # 173/ AP (Apponyi Purple) Herend Hung...
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.12 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Herend Queen Victoria Design Leaf Dish in Hand Painted Porcelain
By Herend
Located in Sofia, BG
This vintage Herend Queen Victoria design is painted with peony flowers and butterflies.
Porcelain
Herend "Apponyi" Hand Painted Porcelain Hors D`Oeuvre Dish , Hungary, 2020
By Herend
Located in Cagliari, IT
Herend Fine Porcelain Setting Piece set large round platter and 6 serving dish which could be used seperately or as a set.
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.91 in Dm 5.71 in
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set for 12 Persons
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
A serving tea set with a tea pot, 12 cups and saucers, 12 dessert plates with number #517 and 19 cm diagonal, a milk jug, a sugar bowl with under dish Herend porcelain from Hungar...
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.19 in W 12.6 in D 11.03 in
Round Herend Rothschild Bird Serving Dish with Handles in Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Round Herend Rothschild bird serving dish with handles in hand-painted porcelain with bird motif, butterflies and gold decoration.
Porcelain
Set Of Herend Queen Victoria Salt Dish And Sugar Bowl With Lid
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Herend Queen Victoria Hand-painted Porcelain 1) Twin Salt Cellar and 2) Sugar Bowl with Lid Set. Salt Cellar can be used as trinket holder as well. Pieces are hand-painted, mult...
Porcelain
Herend Queen Victoria Triangle Dish
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
We ship this item worldwide for 30 USD with insurance. Shipping usually takes 5-10 business days. Express shipping with FedEx (2 days) available for 60 USD. Manufacturer: Herend ...
Porcelain
Herend Queen Victoria Oval Dish
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
We ship this item worldwide for 30 USD with insurance. Shipping usually takes 5-10 business days. Express shipping with FedEx (1-2 days) available for 60 USD. Manufacturer: Heren...
Porcelain
Herend Cornucopia 'TCA' Leaf Shaped Dish #1525
By Herend
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Herend Cornucopia (TCA) leaf dish, Hungary #1525.
Porcelain
Herend Chinese Csung Vert Leaf Dish
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
We ship this item worldwide for 30 USD with insurance. Shipping usually takes 5-10 business days. Express shipping with FedEx (two days) available for 60 USD. Manufacturer: Herend...
Porcelain
Herend Chinese Bouquet Raspberry Candy Dish
By Herend
Located in Budapest, HU
We ship this item worldwide for 30 USD with insurance. Shipping usually takes 5-10 business days. Express shipping with FedEx (2 days) available for 60 USD. Manufacturer: Herend ...
Porcelain
Vintage Ashtrays Bavaria Germany Set of Two Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain
By Cristalleries De Sevres, Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-Painted Square Porcelain Ashtrays Bavaria, Germany. Set of two Bavaria Germany fine porcelain ashtrays with 24 k gilt floral accent and rim. Vintage porcelain ashtrays with Frag...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Deep Cabinet Plate with Handles
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vilnius, LT
Meissen Porcelain deep cabinet plate with handles. This piece is hand painted in cobalt blue with floral motive in the center and richly decorated gold edge. Signed on the bottom.
Porcelain
Superb Hand Painted Minton Porcelain Tray
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Large Minton porcelain tray with hand painted wisterias. Raised paste gold and platinum add depth and elegance to this rare example in amethyst and lavender palette. The handles are ...
Platinum
$305Sale Price|30% Off
H 1.19 in W 16.54 in D 9.45 in
Vintage Queen Victoria Hand Painted Serving Plate by Herend
By Herend
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage Herend Queen Victoria serving plate made in hand painted fine porcelain. Excellent condition. Hungary, circa 1970
Porcelain
$500Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.63 in W 12 in D 10.13 in
Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Salad Bowl
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend Porcelain Queen Victoria Pattern Salad Bowl. It depicts a square bowl decorated with colorful small bouquets of flowers and butterflies. The scalloped border is hand...
Porcelain
Herend, Hungary. Open lace porcelain bowl with hand-painted flower motifs
Located in København, Copenhagen
Herend, Hungary. Open lace porcelain bowl with hand-painted polychrome flower motifs and gold decoration. Mid-20th century. Marked. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter 18.5 cm...
Porcelain
Porcelain Dish, Rosenthal Pompadour, Germany, 1944
By Rosenthal
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain plate, a product of the Pompadour series of the valued German manufacturer Rosenthal. Porcelain in ecru color, decorated with gilding and a motif of floral bouquets Signe...
Porcelain
Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Famille Rose 'Precious Objects' Porcelain Dish, Qianlong Period, Circa 1765-1775 This superb oval dish is a quintessential example of Chinese Export porcelain create...
Porcelain
French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Rococo
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry dish, Rococo design, by Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, circa 19th century (or earlier), France. Dish is white porcelain with predominantly yellow and gol...
Porcelain
$2,118
H 4.73 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Antique French "Japonesque" Porcelain dish by Louis Pierre Malpass 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous antique French "Japonesque" ormolu mounted porcelain tripod dish, late 19th century in date. It bears the signature of Louis-Pierre Malpass, one of th...
Ormolu
Herend Hungary Porcelain Rothschild Set, 1960-1980
By Herend
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain Rothschild set, 1960-1980 Herend Porcelain set of three small items, made in Hungary, between 1960-1980. A small plate of 21 cm diagonal and 3 cm high. wi...
Porcelain
$779 / item
H 1.58 in W 7.68 in D 9.65 in
Chinoiserie Handpainted Porcelain Dish Sofina Boutique Kitzbuehel
By Sofina Porzellan
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Hands-free painted porcelain dish with a chinoiserie decor in orange. Rimmed with a platinum frame. Handpainted by Sofina Porzellan Bavaria. Comes in different colors.
Porcelain
$850
H 1.38 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
French Porcelain Tray Catchall Vide-Poche Jewelry Dish, Mid 20th Century, France
By Limoges
Located in New York, NY
A French hand‑painted Limoges porcelain tray catchall jewelry vide‑poche, in the Neoclassical style, circa early to mid‑20th century, France. The tray features a deep‑green ground en...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Floral Trinket Vide-Poche
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted trinket dish or vide-poche from Herend Porcelain, circa early 1980s. Founded in 1826, The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company, specializ...
Porcelain
$2,290
H 1.38 in W 6.11 in L 7.49 in
Hermes Ashtray Vide Poche Promenade - Porcelain Extra Rare - Limited Edition
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Vide Poche Promenade - Porcelain Extra Rare Limited Edition - 2412281533 Brand: Hermès Type / Model: Vide Poche / Change tray Material: Porcelain France Limoges Design: Promenade Ar...
Antique French Limoges Porcelain Tray
By Limoges, Charles Fields Haviland, Gérard, Dufraisseix et Morel
Located in Norwood, NJ
An exceptional antique French Limoges porcelain tray, bearing the marks CFH and GDM, finely hand-painted with a romantic Rococo Revival pastoral scene. The central cartouche depicts ...
Porcelain
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 3 in
California Impressionist Oil Painting Franz A. Bischoff Laguna Seascape
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Franz Arthur Bischoff seascape Laguna Tide Pools oil/board signed LR in a gilt over red clay bole and gesso carved Arts & Crafts style frame. 13 x 19 unframed, 19.5 x 25.5 framed s...
Oil
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$460
H 2.5 in W 10 in D 7.78 in
Haviland Limoges Serving Bowl with Handles, Cobalt Blue and Gold, 1887
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Serving bowl with handles is hand decorated with gold rims and gold borders of abstract leaf designs on cobalt blue and white background. The handles and rim are done in solid gold, ...
Porcelain, Ceramic
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$3,495
H 60 in W 60 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Two Panel Meiji Edo Byobu Cherry Blossom Tree Folding Screen
Located in Studio City, CA
A gorgeous, large two-panel antique Japanese Byobu folding screen depicting a nature landscape scene with a venerable cherry blossom tree and a running river with blooming flowers. ...
Silver Leaf
Pair of Antique Swedish Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique Swedish armchairs. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from around the 1850-1870 period. They are of extremely fine quality, with beautiful...
Fabric, Wood
$63,067 / set
H 35.43 in W 23.62 in D 25.59 in
1750 Venezia Italy Set 2 Green Lacquered Wooden Armchairs with Floral Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a magnificent set of two Venetian armchairs lacquered in light green with a fine polychrome little flowers decoration. The pieces have a delicate and refined drawing of poly...
Wood, Lacquer
Colorful Herend Hungary Pegasus Figurine
By Herend
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful hand-painted porcelain figure depicting a standing pegasus adorned with the iconic fish scale design in black and white. His wings are multicolor and the piece also includes...
Porcelain
$4,275Sale Price|55% Off
H 24 in W 28 in
Hide and Seek, 1880 Oil on Canvas, Kittens in Basket, Cats, Cat, Kitten, Pet
By August Laux
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
August Laux (German/American, 1853-1921) Signed: August Laux (Lower, Right) " Hide and Seek ", circa 1880 Oil on Canvas 16" x 20" Housed in a 3" Period Ornamented Frame with a 1...
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Antique William IV Period Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of antique William IV period armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1830-40’s. They are of superb quality and are a lovely, compact size...
Fabric, Wood
$842
H 28.35 in W 20.28 in D 1.38 in
Mid-Century Rectangular Mirror in Rattan, Bamboo and Wicker, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Mid-Century French Riviera style rectangular mirror in bamboo and hand-woven rattan wicker. This gorgeous mirror was produced in Italy during the 1970s. This mirror has a...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Mirror
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
“Procession” by Hasharat is a contemporary entomological artwork featuring an exquisitely curated lineup of global beetles and other insects arranged in a vertical, march-like format...
Glass
$497Sale Price|50% Off
H 27 in W 21 in D 16.75 in
Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand
Located in Malibu, CA
Louis XV French 9occasional table, made from mahogany & other veneers with nice mounts and a single drawer in the front. This table is in exceptionally good condition having bee...
Walnut
$311Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 11.25 in D 8.63 in
Georgian Derby Porcelain Serving Dish or Bowl Hand-Painted, Fully Marked Ca 1815
By Derby
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good oval shaped serving dish or bowl, made by the Derby factory, hand painted and gilded in a free flowing floral pattern, during the reign of George 111 in the early 19th...
Porcelain
$240 / set
H 0.79 in Dm 5.91 in
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, set of seven cake plates in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, set of seven cake plates in hand-painted porcelain. Model number 1/181. Dating: Circa 1930. In perfect condition. Signed. First factory quality. D...
Porcelain
Herend Porcelain occupies a singular place in the world of luxury European ceramics. The firm's vast range of figurines and distinctive patterns are visually striking and notably different from those of other major porcelain producers like Meissen or Sèvres. Whereas the latter tend to feature discrete decorative elements that appear to float on a white background, Herend favors large, bold designs for its porcelain, with its serving pieces, dishes and other works incorporating historical scenes, animals or vegetation.
Vince Stingl established what would become the Herend Porcelain Manufactory in 1826 in the town of Herend, Hungary, to produce earthenware. When he went bankrupt in the late 1830s, Mór Fischer, who took over, switched the focus from earthenware to porcelain to take advantage of the growing European market for fine china.
By 1849, Herend counted among its clients members of the Habsburg dynasty and the Hungarian aristocracy. Thanks to its participation in several important international exhibitions and fairs — including the 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition in London, the 1853 Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in New York and the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris — its wares became a popular choice for courtly dining in the middle of the 19th century, and its patrons included Francis Joseph I of Austria and Queen Victoria of England, for whom its Viktória pattern was named.
The company foundered in the latter half of the 19th century under the leadership of Fischer’s two sons. But it was given new life, artistically and financially, when Fischer’s grandson, Jenő Farkasházy, himself a trained ceramist, took the helm around 1900. Farkasházy designed new patterns and revived classic ones. After World War II, Herend was nationalized by the Communist government but kept alive its tradition of skilled craftsmanship by continuing to produce its classic patterns. In 1993, after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the factory was privatized once again and today is owned by its management and workers.
Authentic Herend animal figurines — their groupings of white rabbits, cats or pheasants — are often covered head to toe with the factory’s famed “fish-scale” pattern, also known as Vieux Herend, which produces the effect of a dense coat of feathers or fur. The fish-scale pattern also appears on this chocolate cup and saucer decorated in the Cornucopia pattern.
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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.