Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or
Late 19th Century German Antique Silver Platter
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Floral Meissen Oval Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large oval platter with gilt scalloped edge (minor wear) by Meissen in the scattered flowers or
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Blue and White Platter
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice decorated platter. A commemorative platter
Ceramic
Large George Jones Majolica Banana Leaf Platter
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica platter which features a banana leaf sitting on a branch-like base
Majolica
$471Sale Price|50% Off
H 1.38 in W 13.39 in D 10.04 in
French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.
Earthenware
$650
H 2.5 in W 27.5 in D 17.25 in
Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Floral Repousse Oval Serving Platter Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Art Nouveau Floral Repousse Oval Serving Platter Tray. Item features very
Silver Plate
Large Irish Delft Blue & White Platter
Located in New York, NY
Of octagonal form; decorated with pine trim and tree peony in an outdoor setting with trellis paling; hanging wire attached.
Delft, Pottery
Meissen, Germany, large round serving platter. 1920s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, large round serving platter. Hand-painted with polychrome floral motifs, gold rim
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Imari Decorated Pierced Handled Platter
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Japanese porcelain Imari pattern platter. The platter is decorated with orange, red
Porcelain
Collection of Three Blue Willow Platters -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These early 19th Century English Blue willow platters are all in very good condition and stamped
Porcelain
19th Century French Faience Chinoiserie Platter Angouleme
By Alfred Renoleau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Chinoiserie Platter signed Angouleme.
Ceramic
19th Century French Faience Chinoiserie Platter Angouleme
By Alfred Renoleau
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Chinoiserie Platter signed Angouleme.
Ceramic
$2,939Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in Dm 14.77 in
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
Porcelain
French Pottery Handled Platter Savoie , Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery handled platter Savoie , Circa 1890.
Pottery
French Faience Server Platter Oyster Desvres Circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server platter Oyster signed Desvres circa 1900.
Faience
19th Century Blue Willow Platter from England
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Staffordshire platter in the highly collectible "Blue Willow" pattern. This platter
Ceramic
19th Century English Green Majolica Cucumber Platter
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Green Majolica Cucumber Platter.
Ceramic
Christopher Dresser Minton's Large Cake Platter
By Christopher Dresser
Located in Sharon, CT
The largest and most important piece from the Mintons series based on the Christopher dresser flying cranes theme.
Porcelain
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 19th Century French Faience Roses Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century French Faience Flowers Platter. From East of France.
Faience
19th Century English Majolica Turquoise Basketweave Floral Platter
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th Century English majolica platter with leaves, flowers, and a basketweave
Majolica
Pair of 19th Century Wedgwood Pearlware Platters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare pair of early 19th century Wedgwood pearlware platters made in England circa 1820. These
Earthenware
French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter with coat of arms dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
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
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
Porcelain
19th Century Blue and White Ironstone Transferware Platter
By Ironstone China
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique blue and white ironstone platter featuring a neoclassical scene with Grecian
Ironstone
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 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
19th Century English Green Majolica Strawberry Platter
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century English Green Majolica strawberry & grapes platter.
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
Majolica, Ceramic
English 19th Century Blue and White Platter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Generous in scale, this 19th century ceramic platter from England is decorated with a fashionable
Ceramic
19th Century English Green Majolica Strawberry Platter
Located in Austin, TX
19th-century English Green Majolica strawberry & grapes platter.
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
Porcelain
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 Ceramic English Cheese Platter Blue and White
Located in Southampton, GB
Large Ceramic English Cheese Platter. Hand painted patterned rim with gilt edging. Great condition
Ceramic
$3,500
Two Silver Trays
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Two Silver Trays Couple silver trays with a scene of little boys in a vineyard. From the 18th
Silver
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
Porcelain
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
Porcelain
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
Ceramic
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.37 in W 9.85 in D 13.98 in
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
Majolica, Ceramic
$3,167Sale Price|25% Off
H 2.17 in W 12.21 in D 14.97 in
Portuguese India Company Porcelain Platter, Floral, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined 18th-century Chinese porcelain platter from Portuguese India Company of the Pink Family
Porcelain
Large Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Platter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th century Chinese Export famille rose porcelain platter. Qianlong Period, decorated with
Porcelain
19th Century Sponge Ware Patterned Serving Platters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These patterned sponge ware rectangular serving platters are in pristine condition. Wonderful
Pottery
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
Faience
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
Earthenware
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
Ironstone
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
Pewter
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
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
Gold
"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
Bone
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1923 Platter Tray in Art Deco Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver platter or tray, in pattern number 20183 from 1923 and in Art Deco
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Ironstone
$336Sale Price|31% Off
H 12 in W 15 in D 2 in
Minton Antique Royal Blue Cuckoo Cockatrice Oval Platter
Located in Lomita, CA
This is the rare blue Cuckoo Cockatrice Minton oval platter
Ceramic
$380Sale Price|49% Off
H 2 in W 14.15 in D 19.15 in
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
Ceramic
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
Ceramic, Faience
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
Ironstone
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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