Trend Alert: Silver Service—5 New Antique Dealers Recasting Tradition
Noticed recently: silver is having a moment. A new guard of dealers and designers are reviving formal silver tableware and decor in ways that feel distinctly modern, while stripping away the fustiness. No more auctions to scour or online markets to scroll—these curators present a considered edit of silver, selected for form and quality.
From the baroque grandeur of 18th-century artistry to the spare restraint of Scandinavian modernism, their offerings recast silver not as a dust-covered antique but as an expressive element of the present. Here, silver returns to the table as a medium for reinvention—enduring, expressive, and full of character.
Out of Use Berlin
Above: Photograph by Elena Medvednikova of the Dover Street Paris pop-up from Out of Use Berlin.
Antique dealers Sissi Pohle and Pat Scherzer of Out of Use Berlin source curated vintage pieces from France, Italy, Denmark, and Germany. Their penchant for silver led to a recent pop-up at Dover Street Market Paris, where they presented an extensive edit of antique silver objects. Online, their offering ranges from a grand étagère and fruit cup (“There is always a suitable silver object for vegetables and fruits,” they note) to espresso spoons, set among stainless steel and other objects.
Neroli
Above: A Silver-Plated Teapot is $62 at Neroli.
The project of Cecilie Bjørnskov, Neroli is a Copenhagen-based online market “bringing new life to old objects while inspiring a mindful lifestyle and a conscious approach to consumption.” Vintage silver appears alongside glassware and expressive dishes, all sourced from surrounding Scandinavian antique markets.
Gohar World
Above: One of many vintage silver platters available at Gohar World along with a silver egg cup and toast holder.
An extension of Laila and Nadia Gohar’s tableware brand, Gohar World, their vintage offering, Gohar Old World, offers s vintage counterpoint. The selection runs from the ornamented—footed serving dishes—to the minimal—silver espresso cups, dessert forks, and butter curlers.
Notre Nom
Above: A pair of silver platters with ornamental borders at Notre Nom in Denmark.
Based in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, Notre Nom is a small online shop specializing in vintage tableware, garments, and children’s goods. From plates and flatware to candelabras, Notre Nom presents a steady rotation of silver finds throughout the year.
Treasure Studio CPH
Above: A clam-shaped sugar bowl, English spoon, and tray at Treasure Studio CPH.
Another Copenhagen-based project, Treasure Studio CPH is founded by Lotte Sindahl who curates silver rarities such a clover-shaped candleholder and a clam-shaped sugar bowl. “With silver, what fascinated me is the combination of history and craftsmanship,” says Lotte. “Every piece is unique and with a past—whether a finely-crafted bowl, a simple spoon, or engraved box. The hallmarks, weight, and patina or tiny imperfections tell you where it’s been and how it’s been used.” Pieces are available exclusively via Instagram, @treasurestudio_cph.
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