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What is a service plate?
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A service plate is a large plate used for serving a multi-course meal. A service plate is never used to serve or eat food directly from; it is used as a base plate for appetizers, soup, and salad. Shop a variety of antique and vintage service plates on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Shop for Service Plates on 1stDibs
Set of 12 English Service Plates
Located in New Orleans, LA
These lovely service plates were manfactured in England and retailed at Gilman Collamore & Co, NYC.
Category
Early 20th Century European Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 Tirschenreuth Porcelain Service Plates
By Tirschenreuth Bavaria
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful set of 12 porcelain 10.75 inch service plates with elaborate gold borders. The floral
Category
Vintage 1920s German Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 9 Lamberton China Service Plates
By Lamberton China
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of nine floral service plates 10.25 inches in diameter, with gilt banding. The broad floral
Category
Vintage 1930s Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Service plate 1
By Jeff Koons
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Koons, Jeff
Title: Service plate 1
Date: 2012
Medium: serigraph on white porcelain
Category
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
12 Coral Colored Marble Service Plates by Villeroy & Boch
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 coral colored marble service plates by Villeroy & Boch, each one realistically decorated to look
Category
Early 2000s German Grand Tour Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Fitz and Floyd Renaissance Cerulean Blue Porcelain Service Plates
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 10 Fitz and Floyd Renaissance Cerulean blue porcelain service plates. A wide rich blue
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
