A Mason's Ironstone Soup Tureen with Cover, Stand, and Ladle
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Mason's Ironstone soup tureen with cover and stand in double landscape pattern.
Early 20th Century English Soup Tureens
Ironstone
A Mason's Ironstone Soup Tureen with Cover, Stand, and Ladle
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Mason's Ironstone soup tureen with cover and stand in double landscape pattern.
Ironstone
Antique Masons Ironstone Paynsley Soup Serving Tureen W/ Ladle & Underplate 13"
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Mason's Ironstone large soup tureen in the Paynsley pattern, featuring a white body with green geometric borders and vibrant, multicolor floral bouquets.
Ironstone
$460Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen, Chinoiserie Pattern, Circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820.
Ironstone
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Tureen Set, Japan Basket Pattern, Circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Mason's made many different shaped tureens as illustrated on Pages 145 and 155 of Godden's Guide to Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares published by the Antique Collectors' Club.
Ironstone
$493Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mason's Ironstone Tureen with Lid, Prunus Pattern, England Circa 1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an Ironstone Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1825 to 1840.
Ironstone
$394Sale Price / set|20% Off
Late Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen, Gilded Tree Peony, Circa 1830
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the late Georgian period of the early part of the ...
Ironstone
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Tureen and cover in Japan Basket Pattern, Circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Mason's made many different shaped tureens as illustrated on Pages 145 and 155 of Godden's Guide to Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares published by the Antique Collectors' Club.
Ironstone
$520Sale Price / set|20% Off
Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Lid Gilded Water Lily Pattern, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820.
Ironstone
$641Sale Price|20% Off
Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen in Fence, Rock & Blue Willow Pattern, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a stunning Sauce Tureen by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the rare Fence, Rock & Blue Willow hand painted gilded pattern, dating to the very early period of Ma...
Ironstone
$630Sale Price / set|28% Off
Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Base Plate Vase & Rock Ptn, circa 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative ironstone pottery Sauce Tureen complete with cover lid and base plate, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1818.
Ironstone
$378Sale Price / set|20% Off
William IVth Mason’s Porcelain Desert Tureen or Sucrier Pattern 223, circa 1830
By C.J. Mason 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English porcelain Sauce Tureen or Sucrier, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-1835.
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century Masons ironstone tureens
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 19th Century Masons ironstone tureens of shaped oblong form, featuring scrolled handles and rose-bud finials on the lids.
Porcelain
Pair 19th Century masons ironstone sauce tureens with ladles
Located in Martlesham, GB
Pair 19th Century masons ironstone sauce tureens with matching ladles, of shaped oblong form, featuring scrolled handles and rose-bud finials on the lids, the design is a classic Ima...
Porcelain
Masons Ironstone Burnt Orange and Blue Lidded Soup Tureen
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in London, GB
Very Rare Striking Early Mason's Ironstone lidded soup tureen "Floral" c1813.
Porcelain
PAIR of Mason's Ironstone Vegetable Dishes & Covers, c. 1835
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful PAIR of Ironstone Covered Vegetable dishes by Mason's "Patent" Ironstone, c. 1835, in the 'Chinese Vista' pattern. The design imitates the stylized Chinese export porcela...
Ironstone
Mason's Ironstone blue and white vegetable tureen
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This lovely Mason's Ironstone blue and white lidded vegetable tureen is decorated with the transfer pattern known as "Turner's Willow".
Ironstone
Mason's Green Ironstone "Fruit Basket" Pattern Tureen
Located in Nottingham, GB
Mason's Green Ironstone "Fruit Basket" Pattern Tureen Good condition Free international shipping.
Ironstone
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H 11 in W 15 in D 10.75 in
Antique English Mason's Vista Ironstone Transferware Lidded Tureen Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English ironstone transferware tureen set by Mason's features red transferware Vista pattern, includes lidded double handle tureen with underplate and ladle, marked on base a...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Ironstone
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H 9.06 in W 13 in D 9.85 in
Mason's Ironstone China Soup Tureen, Under-Plate and Ladle, Regency Design
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 'Mason's Ironstone China' soup tureen, under-plate and ladle in the Regency design, dating to circa 1940.
Two Mason's Ironstone "Flying Bird" Pattern Sauce Tureens
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Katonah, NY
It is a lovely, colorful pattern featuring a longtailed bird and flowers painted in rainbow colors ( see close-up images). These two tureens were made in England, circa 1860. While q...
Ironstone
C. 1830-1850 Mason's Patent Ironstone China Soup Tureen
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830-50 Mason's Patent Ironstone China Covered Soup Tureen.
Ironstone
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H 9 in W 14.25 in D 9 in
Early, MASON's Ironstone, Large Lidded TUREEN, "Canton" Pattern, circa 1825
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb large Ironstone TUREEN, complete with lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th Century.
Ironstone
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H 8 in W 14 in D 14 in
Masons Ironstone China Blue Canton Style Covered Tureen, Ladle and Underplate
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Montreal, QC
Large superb Mason's ironstone tureen complete with lid, under plate and ladle.
Pair of Ironstone Tureens
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Each of hexagonal an intricate floral design, the lids with Lotus flower finials, the body having gilt dolphin handles, resting on conforming plates. With impressed marks Mason's Pat...
Ceramic
Pair 19th Century Masons iron stone tureens
Located in Martlesham, GB
A highly decorative pair of 19th Century Mason's iron stone tureens with a Japanese chinoiserie pattern, having a dome covered lid with a decorative shaped handle, the shaped bowl wi...
Ceramic
Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen in Flying Bird Pattern, Circa 1860
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an ironstone twin handled Sauce Tureen and Lid, hand enameled & gilded in the Flying Bird pattern, made by Mason's Ironstone of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the...
Ironstone
Early MASON's Ironstone, Tureen Lid, Oriental Pheasant Pattern, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative large tureen lid made by Mason's Ironstone in the early 19th century.
Ironstone
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H 5.3 in W 8 in D 5 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Cover India Pheasant Pattern, Ca 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1815.
Ironstone
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H 7 in W 8.13 in D 6 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen and Cover Gilded Japan Basket Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820.
Ironstone
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H 6.75 in W 6.8 in D 5 in
Georgian Masons Ironstone Sauce Tureen & Cover Bamboo & Basket Ptn, Circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1820.
Ironstone
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H 5.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Sauce Tureen and Cover Gilded Rose Japan Pattern
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb Ironstone Sauce Tureen, complete with lid, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circa 1815.
Ironstone
Early 19th Century Mason's Patent Ironstone Soup Tureen with under Plate
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Dallas, TX
Glazing chip to one corner and small missing piece on finial (circled in images), Under plate, tureen and lid all marked 'Mason Patent Ironstone China", early 19th century, England.
Ironstone
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H 7 in W 8.25 in D 7.88 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Tureen & Lid & Stand in Gold Posies Pattern, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Mason's made many different shaped tureens as illustrated on Pages 145 and 155 of Godden's Guide to Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares published by the Antique Collectors' Club.
Ironstone
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H 5.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Rare Early 19th C. English Mason's Ironstone "Oyster Pattern" Imari Sauce Tureen
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the earliest Antique English Mason's ironstone imari decor Sauce Tureens, in the highly collected "oyster pattern" but more generally known as an imari decor.
Ironstone
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H 8 in W 7.63 in D 5.38 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Desert Tureen & Lid in Chinese Thorn pattern, Ca 1818
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautiful Ironstone Desert Tureen, complete with lid , in the Chinese Thorn pattern, made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of th...
Ironstone
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H 7.25 in W 11.63 in D 10.63 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Vegetable Tureen & Lid Gilded Water Lily Ptn, Ca 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb large Ironstone Vegetable Tureen, complete with cover or lid , made by Mason's of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, during the early part of the 19th century, circ...
Ironstone
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H 7 in W 8.25 in D 7.88 in
Georgian Mason's Ironstone Tureen and Lid and Stand Japan Basket Pattern, C 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Mason's made many different shaped tureens as illustrated on Pages 145 and 155 of Godden's Guide to Mason's China and the Ironstone Wares published by the Antique Collectors' Club.
Ironstone
Pair of Masons Ironstone Tureens
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in San Antonio, TX
A beautiful pair of Mason's Ironstone lidded tureens.
Ironstone
Mason's Ironstone Tureen with Lid
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Stamford, CT
An English ironstone Imari patterned tureen with lid. Hand-painted in rich blue and red/orange decorations.
Porcelain
Masons Ironstone Tureen with Lid
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Stamford, CT
An English ironstone Imari-pattern tureen with lid. Hand-painted in rich blue and red or orange hues.
Ironstone
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H 12 in W 14 in D 11 in
English Early 19th Century Mason's Ironstone Soup Tureen, Lid and Underliner
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Wells, ME
English Early 19th century Mason's ironstone soup tureen, lid and underliner in one of the "Japan" patterns.
Ironstone
English Mason's Ironstone Tureen
Located in New Orleans, LA
ENGLISH MASON'S IRONSTONE TUREEN WITHOUT LID. CIRCA 1820.
Ironstone
Antique Mason's Ironstone Soup Tureen with Undertray
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mason's patent ironstone china soup tureen in the hard to find "Gold Rose" pattern is accented with a large gilt flower and swathes of turquoise.
Ironstone
Pair of Masons Ironstone Tureens, Covers and Stands, circa 1815
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A fine pair of Masons Ironstone sauce tureens, covers and stands, circa 1815.
Ironstone
1970s Individual Hand-Painted Porcelain Tureen with Inscription
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Individual Hand-Painted Porcelain Tureen with Inscription.
Porcelain
$290Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.5 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Mason's Ironstone Serving Dish, Oriental Pheasant Pattern, Circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative serving dish or tray by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England in the Oriental Pheasant pattern, dating to the very early period of Mason's ironstone, circa...
Ironstone
$2,950
H 7 in W 14.5 in D 10.13 in
Large Antique 18th Century Moustiers Style French Faience Soup Tureen
By Moustier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful antique Soupière et son Couvercle en Faience (French faience Tureen and Cover). Dating to the early 18th century, this very rare form is decorated in the Moustiers sty...
Faience
$356Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in Dm 9.45 in
Antique French Soup Tureen, Saint Amande Hamage, Soup Bowl, Terrine, France
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique soup tureen by the ceramic manufacturer "Saint Amand et Hamage (Nord)". Stamp at the bottom. France, circa 1900.
Ceramic
$1,020
H 7.88 in W 19.1 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Faience Soup Tureen with Lid & Platter, Hand-Painted
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning antique French soup tureen is a true masterpiece of 19th-century faience craftsmanship. Complete with its original lid and underplate, the set is richly adorned with ha...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Paint
Hand-Painted French Faience Soup Tureen, Early 20th Century
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French faience footed oval tureen with traditional design typical of Eastern France. Hand-painted Chinoiserie decoration in pink, orange, green and blue with a ...
Faience
French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen manufacture. Signed Arromanches.
Faience
Large Vintage French Ironstone Soup Tureen / Soupière, early 20th century
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage Antique French Soup Tureen/Soupière, early/mid 20th century. Good sized, well proportioned with lovely detailing to the handles and lid. In really good original condition, ...
Ironstone
$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10 in W 14.5 in D 11.25 in
Mid 18th Century Chinese Export Soup Tureen with Under Plate
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid 19th century Chinese export porcelain soup tureen with under plate, circa 1850s. The stand is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 14.5...
Porcelain
$1,680Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 12.21 in
Ceramic Crackle Gazle Tureen with Lid and Plate, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Add a touch of timeless French charm to your table with this exquisite antique soup tureen and matching underplate. Crafted from glazed ceramic with a rich cream-colored crackle glaz...
Ceramic, Faience
$787
H 7.88 in W 14.57 in D 9.06 in
Franklin Mint Le Cordon Bleu La Soupière Provençal Porcelain Soup Tureen & Ladle
Located in Nottingham, GB
A sculpted pink rosebud finial crowns this substantial oval porcelain soup tureen, modelled with trailing green leaves across the domed cover. The glazed white body is decorated with...
Porcelain
$685Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Oriental porcelain - Small tureen with serving dish
Located in Porto, PT
Oriental porcelain - Small tureen with serving dish. Made of Chinese porcelain; Guangxu reign (1875-1908). Polychrome and gilded Mandarin decoration; with oriental figures. Dimension...
Porcelain
$2,140 / set
H 11.03 in W 14.38 in D 8.86 in
19th c. French Porcelain Soup Tureen with Tray, Paris Vierzon
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional porcelain soup tureen with its matching tray is a fine example of 19th-century French tableware, produced by the distinguished manufactory Lehailleux & Pepin, based ...
Porcelain
French Faience Tureen Creil et Montereau, Circa 1890
By Creil et Montereau
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Saint Cloud Tureen signed Creil et Montereau Circa 1890. Painted roses and wild roses , shell handle. Saint-Cloud is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France,...
Faience
$4,950
H 8.25 in W 11 in D 9.25 in
French 1750s Faience Oval Shaped Soup Tureen from Bordeaux with Floral Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French faïence mid-18th century oval-shaped soup tureen from Bordeaux with floral decor. Created in Southwestern France during the reign of King Louis XV, this soup tureen features...
Faience
Antique Covered Serving Bowl or Tureen by Haviland Limoges
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely vintage antique Haviland Limoges GDA France covered serving tureen or vegetable bowl is circa 1900-1941. It features a translucent white background decorated with a soft,...
Porcelain
$2,741
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Giltwood Framed Oil on Canvas Dog Painting by Charles Van den Eycken
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Belgian framed oil on canvas painting by Charles Van den Eycken (1859 – 1923), depicting two dogs in an interior. Created in Belgium during the second half of the 19th century, thi...
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
$14,500 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of French Baluster Shaped Opaline Glass Vases Attributed to "Baccarat"
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French baluster shaped green opaline glass vases, finely modeled with repose leaves and flowers, attributed to "Baccarat" French, circa 1860.
Opaline Glass
Limoges Unique Porcelain Tea Service, Burgundy & Gilt, 20th Century
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant and refined French porcelain tea service by Limoges Unique, France, dating from the mid-20th century, circa 1940–1960, beautifully showcasing the timeless sophistication a...
Paint, Porcelain
$38,900
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Extensive 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service For Twelve People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional and extensive antique Meissen porcelain dinner service, made in Germany in the 19th century by the renowned Meissen manufactory. This complete and elegant service is d...
Porcelain
Rose Quartz Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxury bubble rose quartz rock crystal cocktail tables with polish brass stands. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC.
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
Ormolu, Bronze
$205,521
H 35.04 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large and Impressive Pair of Meissen Porcelain Flower-Encrusted Vases Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710) German, late 19th century Height 90cm, width 43cm, depth 40...
Porcelain
$6,511
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Cabinet, Carrara Marble Top Wax Finished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid 19th Century Italian Biedermeier cabinet sideboard in solid wood walnut folder , white Carrara marble top , restored and wax finished Measure cm: H 80 W 110 D 53 This Bied...
Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Style Cabinet
Located in Leimen, DE
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cabinet with Bronze Mounts, France, Circa 1880 This refined Louis XVI style cabinet was crafted in France around 1880 and showcases the timeless elegance of ...
Mahogany
Antique French Porcelain Centerpiece or Bowl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty 19th century French porcelain centerpiece decorated in blue, white and gold, having an extravagant composition with cherubs and mythological cats joined by a brass chain around...
Brass
Italian Chinoiserie Coffee Table with Mirrored Top, Circa 1940s
Located in Queens, NY
Italian (1940s) square coffee table with reverse painted mirrored top featuring Chinoiserie figures and floral decoration.
Mirror, Paint
Large Tureen And Its Dish In Limoges Porcelain
By Limoges
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large tureen and matching platter with rich floral decoration on a turquoise blue background in the style of Sèvres. Limoges porcelain, first half of the 20th century. Superb quali...
Porcelain
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Dining Table with Gilt Claw Feet
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany round dining table with a molded edge supported on a pedestal base with 4 gilt claw legs and green painted trim.
Gold Leaf
Regency Period Rosewood Grained Work Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This simple classical piece of furniture was used as a ladies sewing table and to house, in the lower section, works in process. This table has the added advantage of having a compar...
Fabric, Pine
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.