With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique oval platter you’re looking for. An antique oval platter — often made from
metal,
silver and
sterling silver — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique oval platter — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique oval platter is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Georgian,
Victorian and
Baroque styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique oval platter over the years, but those crafted by
Davenport Porcelain,
Hannam & Crouch and
Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
The antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs includes serving bowls, platters, tureens and more — everything you need to serve the delicious meal you prepared for guests, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a family event.
When hosting dinner parties for company or the holidays, the kind of serveware you put to use is obviously going to be integral to the whole experience. And there are tricks and tips out there for setting the modern table too. But between meals, the serveware and other tableware you’ve collected over the years to show off in a display cabinet in your dining room will also be integral to your decor, ensuring an air of elegance is part of your gatherings.
Whether you are hosting a formal dinner party or a more relaxed cocktail affair, you should have plenty of food on hand for people to snack on.
“Everybody loves a cheese plate, and it’s so easy to assemble,” explains Athena Calderone, the talent behind the popular lifestyle blog EyeSwoon. “I start with a few favorite cheeses, and then I like to add figs or a sweet chutney, charcuterie and olives. Just something to nibble on.”
The right serveware lends sophistication to any space, whether your favorite porcelain or glassware is on the dining table or in a classic hutch against the wall. No matter the medium, there’s serveware to complement all manner of furniture styles and design preferences. Serveware can be a means of personal expression, and certain pieces and designs over the years have become coveted collector’s pieces to be displayed as art themselves.
Browse the extensive collection of antique and vintage serveware on 1stDibs.