Vintage Gifts for Your Table

Lettuce forks, spun-wood candlesticks, and food magazines from years past.

Some of these finds would tuck nicely into a stocking. Or they could be offered instead of wine or poinsettias as a gift for anyone who’s hosting a party this month. They could all serve as conversation-starters around your table through the winter; if someone has asked you want you’re hoping to receive this year, you could send this along as a guide so you don’t end up with another scented candle.

As usual, this list is going out to paid subscribers first. It’ll unlock after those folks have had time to shop (and share links with anyone shopping for them.) Want first dibs? You know what to do.

Note prices may change as some of these items are currently on sale. This newsletter contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission if you use these links to shop.

1. Antique Towle Rustic Sterling Silver Lettuce Serving Fork 7.5” Gold Wash, $50 on eBay

2. Mid-Century Spun Wood Candlestick, $65 on Chairish

3. Russel Wright Design Chase Art Deco Chrome Metal Corn Set Pancake Syrup Pitcher, $96 on Etsy

4. Rose Point by Wallace Sterling Silver Cheese Cleaver, $59 on eBay

1. Vintage MCM Stainless Steel and Teak Fondue Pot with Stand, $80 on Etsy

2. French Majolica Sarreguemines Asparagus Plate, $160 on Etsy

3. Alvin Sterling 5 5/8” Seafood Cocktail Fork, $29 on eBay

4. Teak and Glass Candle Holder, $39 on Chairish

1. 1950s Marcia California Pottery Lazy Susan, $40 on Chairish

2. Antique Pairpoint No. 6805 Scalloped Footed Gravy Boat and Underplate, $50 on eBay

3. Reed & Barton Sterling Trajan Lettuce Fork, $37 on eBay

4. Staved Teak Solid Wood Ice Bucket, $113 on Etsy

1. Set 2 Shell Design Footed Open Salt Nut Dish Spanish Sterling Silver, $95 on eBay

2. George Borgfeldt Lisa Cranberry Champagne/Tall Sherbet Set of 2, $38 on Etsy

3. Sterling Silver Towle Cordova Pierced Server, $60 on eBay

1. Gourmet Magazine lot of 12, complete set 1955, $52 on eBay. But pick your desired year—there’s also 1964, 1970, 1983, 1989, and others, so you might be able to do a birth-year gift.

2. Bon Appétit from 1967, $10 on eBay

3. Saveur 1998—full set, $18.50 on eBay

What are you hunting for?

I’d love to hear about your vintage tableware collections and what you’re seeking out. Is there something you’re always hoping to find?