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What is a cake plate called?
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A cake plate is called a cake stand. It’s a pedestal-like structure with a plate on top on which pastries and cakes are decorated or served. A cake stand can be with a single plate or multiple plates and can be arranged with spinning support in the middle. A cake stand comes in varied materials like wood, plastic, glass or metal. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage cake stands.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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1940s Maurice Duchin Petite Pedestal Cake Plate Sterling Silver
By Maurice Duchin
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Maurice Duchin Sterling Silver Weighted Small Pedestal Cake Plate
stamped
sterling weighted
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Vintage Heavy Octagonal Cut Crystal Domed Footed Pedestal Cake Plate Stand 13.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage heavy cut crystal cake plate stand featuring octagonal form with domed finial top and
Category
Vintage 1980s Crystal Serveware
Materials
Crystal
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Antique French Carved Mahogany Cake Plate Trivet Pedestal Plant Stand 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French rustic / farmhouse mahogany plant stand / pedestal / trivet / low table - round
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Pedestals
Materials
Mahogany
$240 Sale Price
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Antique Clear Pressed Glass Pedestal Patisserie Cake Stand Serving Plate Square
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fabulous antique clear glass cake stand with a wonderful pattern glass square base. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Platters and Serveware
Materials
Glass
1920s DINER Nickel + Enamel Food Display Cake Cupcake Stand Pedestal Centerpiece
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Great for displays. A piece from an Early 20th Century American Diner. Small raised display or holder of some kind. No looseness or flaking. Two original holes in top surface, missi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Serving Pieces
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
Mid-Century Italian Modern Blue Ceramic Cake Plate
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian mid century ceramic cake stand on a pedestal base, atop sits a cake plate in vibrant
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
