antique dinnerware

Old formal tableware

Antique dinnerware refers to plates, bowls, serving pieces, and other tableware from a previous era, typically at least a hundred years old.

The term suggests collectible or valuable pieces rather than merely old dishes: She found antique dinnerware at the estate sale.

Antique dinnerware often commands high prices based on maker, pattern, condition, and provenance.

Related

plates · teacups · saucers · silverware · bone china · delft · transferware · collectible · patina · gilt · floral · fine china · tea set · place setting · cabinet · estate sale · flea market · china cabinet

Opposites
durability/permanence

antique dinnerwaredisposable plates

Discardable eating surfaces

paper plates · compostable plates

Family

antique, dinnerware, antiques, antiqued, antiquing, antiquity, antiquities, antiquarian, antiquarians

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G