French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter coat of arms wth dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Silver Platter
Faience
French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter coat of arms wth dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
Faience
English Porcelain Platter, Worcester, circa 1760
Located in New York, NY
Decorated in the "Sir Joshua Reynolds" pattern.
Porcelain
French Majolica Turquoise Strawberry Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1870
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica strawberry rectangular cake platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Japanese Pure Imari Decorative Platter
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Large Japanese Imari Decorative Platter in great antique construction . Measures 10" in diameter and 2" in height.
Porcelain
Rare Large 19th Century Majolica Melon Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Large 19th century Majolica Melon platter. Diameter / 11.2".
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century English Green Majolica Strawberry Platter
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century English Green Majolica strawberry & grapes platter.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Flowers Handled Platter Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica handled platter with a wild rose and a yellow daisy unsigned Massier, circa 1890.
Majolica, Ceramic
French Majolica Wild Rose Platter, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Art Nouveau Majolica handled platter with two pink wild roses inspired by Delphin Massier, circa 1900.
Majolica, Ceramic
19th Century English Green Majolica Strawberry Platter
Located in Austin, TX
19th-century English Green Majolica strawberry & grapes platter.
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Platter Digoin Sarreguemines, circa 1890
By Digoin & Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
A very rare French Majolica oyster platter server with 12 shells on seaweeds, orange starfish on the middle Sarreguemines Digoin unsigned circa 1890. 13.5 inches diameter.
Ceramic
19th Century Spode Blue and White Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible late 19th century English Spode white porcelain platter with a charming blue transfer floral pattern with roses, leaf festoons, and other flowering vines. The platter i...
Porcelain
Early 19th-century English Ironstone China Serving Platter
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an antique early ironstone serving platter, manufactured in England during the early-to-mid 19th century, circa 1815–1840. The design is heavily inspired by the highly collec...
Enamel
$556Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Staffordshire Blue Willow Serving Platter
By Staffordshire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century large blue willow serving platter is signed Staffordshire, England. The condition is in mint condition.
Porcelain
French Faience Server Platter Oyster Desvres Circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server platter Oyster signed Desvres circa 1900.
Faience
Late 18th Century Blue & White Cantonware Platter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic simple and a survivor of over 200 years of use and love. 15.5 x 12 x 1.75 deep, its the perfect size for an intimate dinner part main course, or just a great decoration. Th...
Porcelain, Ironstone
Large Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Platter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th century Chinese Export famille rose porcelain platter. Qianlong Period, decorated with the figure of a mahout astride an elephant and flower sprays with gold rim. The them...
Porcelain
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Large Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter
By Orchies
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very unusual and beautiful French barbotine majolica asparagus serving platter, oval in shape and featuring a typical 'trompe l'oeil' textured decoration of globe artichokes and pu...
Majolica, Ceramic
19th Century Sponge Ware Patterned Serving Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These patterned sponge ware rectangular serving platters are in pristine condition. Wonderful colors both front and back.
Pottery
Chinese Export, Blue Porcelain Fish Platter, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A chinese export large porcelain rounded edges platter with a blue fish in the center from the 19th Century. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the...
Porcelain
French Faience Quimper Platter Signed Henriot Quimper
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
French Quimper oval platter decorated with a Breton farmer on the center surrounded by a floral pattern signed HR (Henriot Quimper), circa 1920.
Faience
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Sponge-Ware Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of sponge-ware platters were acquired from an estate in Pennsylvania and date to the late 1800's. Both platters show rounded edges with applied sponge patterning in classi...
Earthenware
$1,895 / item
Collection of Three Sponge Ware Serving Platters -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Collection of three sponge ware platters all in good condition. No cracks or chips.
Pottery
Large Earthenware Platter From Saint-clément, Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in Charmes, FR
Large Saint-Clément faience platter, from the period when Emile Gallé was artistic director. Superb in its size and decoration, almost certainly a special commission, typical of Gall...
Ceramic
Masons Ironstone set of 2 'Bible' pattern platter 1920
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Mason’s Ironstone serving platters in the highly decorative “Bible” pattern (C2639), renowned for its vibrant Chinoiserie-inspired decoration and distinct...
Ceramic, Ironstone
Monumental English "Imari" Decorated Platter with Butterflies
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Spectacular large oval porcelain platter with hand painted polychrome enamel decoration in the Imari palette. This beauty is embellished with gold trim and highlighted with bees and ...
Gold
Circa 1830 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Platter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 Chinese Export Porcelain Orange Fitzhugh Platter. Gilt rim. Soft color range with a few dark iron red feathers.
Porcelain
French Oval Platter Prestige Porquier Beau Henriot Quimper 1900
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Large 19th-century HB Quimper faience platter beautifully hand-painted in the Porquier-Beau style. Signed. Measures: width 18.1" in. (46 cm), height 14.4" in. (36.5 cm). Conditio...
Faience
Mintons England Grasmere Floral Acanthus Oval Serving Platter 15"
By Minton
Located in Dayton, OH
Large oval serving platter by Mintons in the discontinued "Grasmere" pattern, featuring a distinctive mustard-yellow and cream border with pink and yellow floral garlands and scrolle...
Porcelain
Large French Majolica Olives Leaves Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1870
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Large French Majolica Olives Leaves Platter signed Sarreguemines Majolica circa 1870. 13.8 by 13.8 inches.
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Victorian Majolica Cucumber Platter George Jones
By George Jones
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Victorian Cucumber Platter or Tray George Jones. 17 by 9.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French 19th Century Saint-Clement Majolica Basketweave Oyster Platter
By Saint-Clément
Located in Carmine, TX
Beautiful antique French Saint-Clément majolica oyster platter featuring a rich sea-green ground with raised white oyster shells arranged around a central basketweave-style medallion...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica
Large English Ironstone Platter With Blue Willow Pattern
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A generously scaled English ironstone serving platter featuring the classic blue and white willow pattern. The transferware design depicts an idyllic chinoiserie landscape, bordered ...
Ironstone
Large Green Majolica Platter Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
By Digoin & Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Large Green Majolica platter Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920. Basket weave trompe l'oeil. 2 platters available. Bread or fruits platters.
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Majolica Villeroy & Boch Turquoise Four Platters
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Uppsala , SE
These turquoise Villeroy & Boch majolica plates features relief-molded yellow flowers and delicate foliage. Art Nouveau/Majolica Late 19th Century (typically marked 1883–1912). ...
Majolica
"Indian Tree" Platter by Minton, England, circa 1880
By Minton
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This generously sized Minton platter is a standout example of the famed Indian Tree pattern, celebrated for its richly stylized botanical motifs that blend Eastern artistic influence...
Bone
Chinese Tree Platter by Thomas Dimmock, Circa 1850s
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Crafted by Thomas Dimmock & Co., a respected name in 19th-century English earthenware, this platter features the much-celebrated Chinese Tree pattern — a bold and romantic interpreta...
Ironstone
$271Sale Price|20% Off
Rustic Natural Petrified Wood Centerpiece Platter from Java, Indonesia
Located in Sacramento, CA
Details: • Material: 100% natural petrified wood • Origin: Java, Indonesia • Size: approx. 16” x 14” x 1” • Weight: approx. 8 lbs • Finish: polished top, raw natural edge, unpolished...
Petrified Wood
Large 19th Century English Staffordshire Ironstone Blue Willow Platter
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th-Century English Staffordshire ironstone transferware platter in the classic Blue Willow pattern. Maker's mark on reverse. This lovely platter is an impressive l...
Ceramic, Ironstone
19th century Asiatic Pheasant Large Platter, Blue-White, Staffordshire
By Holdcroft Pottery
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A beautiful 19th-century Victorian blue and white transferware serving platter, featuring an elegant floral and bird design in the much-loved “Asiatic Pheasants” pattern. The genero...
Ceramic, Earthenware
18th Century Dutch Chinoiserie Platter by Delampetkan Factory
By Delampetkan Factory
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white Dutch chinoiserie platter. Antique Dutch platter in chinoiserie style with silver salver shaped border.
Pottery
$375Sale Price|20% Off
Rustic Natural Petrified Wood Platter with Polished Finish, Indonesia
Located in Sacramento, CA
Details: • Material: 100% natural petrified wood • Origin: Java, Indonesia • Size: approx. 24” x 16” x 1” • Weight: approx. 12 lbs • Finish: polished top, raw natural edge, unpolishe...
Petrified Wood
$380Sale Price|49% Off
Large Meissen Oval Platter with Gilt Scalloped Edge
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or streublumen pattern.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Shell Platter Choisy Le Roi
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Shell platter Choisy Le Roi.
Ceramic
Refined Gustavian Pewter Platter, Late 18th Century Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Refined Swedish Gustavian Pewter Platter, Late 18th Century Sweden A beautiful pewter platter from the Swedish Gustavian period of the late 18th century. Wonderfully worked metal, w...
Pewter
19th Century English Majolica Asparagus Platter Joseph Holdcroft
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Asparagus Platter Joseph Holdcroft. Decorated with blue flowers.
Majolica, Ceramic
Antique Belgian White Ironstone Platter with Drain Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Discover the blend of practicality and timeless elegance with this Ironstone Platter with Drain Plate. Perfect for both everyday use and special occasions, this piece combines durabl...
Ironstone
Antique Belgian White Ironstone Platter with Drain Plate
Located in New Orleans, LA
Discover the blend of practicality and timeless elegance with this Ironstone Platter with Drain Plate. Perfect for both everyday use and special occasions, this piece combines durabl...
Ironstone
19th Century Majolica Aqua Shell Oyster Platter Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize 19th Century Majolica turquoise aqua oyster platter signed Sarreguemines. The platter have 12 shells between rope pattern and seaweeds.
Ceramic, Majolica
Jerome Massier Fils, Majolica Platter, Vallauris, End 19th C.
By Delphin Massier
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Platter and plates (except one) are intaglio stamped.
Earthenware
Majolica Asparagus Platter Salins with Ferns, circa 1880
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus platter Salins, circa 1880. Decorated with ferns.
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Oversize Blue & White Faience Platter Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century oversize blue & white Faience Platter signed Sarreguemines, service Francois. Probably a meat platter. Measures: 18 inches by 14 inches.
Ceramic, Faience
Large Pair of 19th Century Pewter Platters, Dated 1885
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large matched pair of pewter platters/chargers with wide rims and gently dished centres, one engraved with a monogram and dated 1885. With attractive aged surface and natural patin...
Pewter
19th Century English Blue and White Willow Pattern Platter
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century English blue and white willow pattern platter depicting sharawadji landscape scene with dwellings, foliage, figures and river detail.
Ceramic
19th Century Large Japanese Pure Imari Decorated Platter
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Large Japanese Imari Decorative Platter in great antique condition. Ready to hang or stand . Measures 16" in diameter and 2" in height.
Porcelain
French Oval Majolica Ducklings Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1890
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
French oval Majolica ducklings and kingfisher platter signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Extra Large Japanese Decorated Wall Platter
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century 22" Extra Large Japanese Polychrome Decorative Platter in great antique condition. Ready to hang or on stand . Measures 22" in diameter and 3" in height.
Porcelain
Majolica Asparagus Platter Salins with Ferns, circa 1880
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus platter Salins, circa 1880. Decorated with ferns.
Ceramic, Faience
19th English Victorian Majolica Strawberries Platter with Handles
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
19th English Victorian Majolica Strawberries Platter With Handles possibly Holdcroft.
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Fans and Owls Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual English Majolica oblong cake platter, circa 1890. The platter is inspired by the Japonism movement, decorated with two white owls on colorfuls blues, yellows and reds fans.
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Antique Majolica Pottery Porcelain Asparagus Platter, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Majolica pottery porcelain Asparagus platter, Circa 1900.
Majolica
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.
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