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Vintage Lunt Baroque Style Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray
Vintage Lunt Baroque Style Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray

Vintage Lunt Baroque Style Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray

By Lunt Silver

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Lunt Baroque Style Silver Plated Ornate Twin Handle Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian XX Century Sterling Baroque Style Silver Gallery Tray
Italian XX Century Sterling Baroque Style Silver Gallery Tray

Italian XX Century Sterling Baroque Style Silver Gallery Tray

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Large bar tray, for bottles and glasses, in 925 sterling silver made entirely by hand starting from

Category

1990s Italian Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

XXI Century Italian Solid Silver Square Tray Baroque style
XXI Century Italian Solid Silver Square Tray Baroque style

XXI Century Italian Solid Silver Square Tray Baroque style

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Square tray in 800 solid silver. The tray was made starting from a raw sheet of silver and hammered

Category

Early 2000s Italian Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Baroque Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tray, Incredible Cast Border, 1871
Baroque Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tray, Incredible Cast Border, 1871

Baroque Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tray, Incredible Cast Border, 1871

By Mackay & Chisholm

Located in London, London

Sterling Silver Tray, is Baroque in style, featuring engraved decoration to the centre with acanthus leaves

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage English Baroque Victorian Silver Plated Etched Serving Platter Tray
Vintage English Baroque Victorian Silver Plated Etched Serving Platter Tray

Vintage English Baroque Victorian Silver Plated Etched Serving Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage English Baroque Victorian Silver Plated Etched Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Italian Silver Oval Baroque Tray, Completely Engraved by Hand
19th Century Italian Silver Oval Baroque Tray, Completely Engraved by Hand

19th Century Italian Silver Oval Baroque Tray, Completely Engraved by Hand

Located in VALENZA, IT

Baroque oval silver tray. Made in Milan, Italy in the mid-19th century. Completely hand engraved

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray w/ Handles
Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray w/ Handles

Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray w/ Handles

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Wallace Baroque Large 28" Silver Plated Serving Bar Tray with Twin Handles Raised on Ornate

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Baroque style Vegetable Dish with tray
XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Baroque style Vegetable Dish with tray

XX Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Baroque style Vegetable Dish with tray

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Oval vegetable dish with tray in solid 800 silver in baroque style made entirely by hand. The tray

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Vintage SBEP Victorian Baroque Style Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Vintage SBEP Victorian Baroque Style Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

Vintage SBEP Victorian Baroque Style Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage SBEP Victorian Baroque Style Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sheffield Baroque Silver Plated Long Narrow Serving Platter Bar Tray
Vintage Sheffield Baroque Silver Plated Long Narrow Serving Platter Bar Tray

Vintage Sheffield Baroque Silver Plated Long Narrow Serving Platter Bar Tray

By Sheffield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Sheffield Baroque Silver Plated Long Narrow Serving Platter Bar Tray Raised on Feet. Circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 294 Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Vintage Baroque by Wallace 294 Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 294 Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 294 Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Item features ornate twin

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 294F Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray
Vintage Baroque by Wallace 294F Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 294F Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 294F Oval Silver Plated Serving Platter Tray. Item features ornate twin

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Baroque by Wallace 259 Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray
Baroque by Wallace 259 Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray

Baroque by Wallace 259 Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Baroque by Wallace 259 Silver Plated Meat Cutlery Serving Platter Tray. Circa Mid 20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 293F Victorian Silver Plated Oval Bar Serving Tray
Vintage Baroque by Wallace 293F Victorian Silver Plated Oval Bar Serving Tray

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 293F Victorian Silver Plated Oval Bar Serving Tray

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Baroque by Wallace 293F Victorian Silver Plated Oval Bar Serving Tray. Circa Mid 20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Wallace baroque rectangular silverplated tray
Vintage Wallace baroque rectangular silverplated tray

Vintage Wallace baroque rectangular silverplated tray

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Birmingham, AL

Vintage Silverplated baroque rectangular serving Tray, Floral Flowers on Edge. Etched in the middle

Category

Early 20th Century American Rococo Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian solid 800 Silver Tray
Italian solid 800 Silver Tray

Italian solid 800 Silver Tray

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Oval shaped baroque tray in 800 silver completely handmade. Oval tray made from a "pulled" and

Category

Early 2000s Italian Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Italian solid 800 Silver Tray
Italian solid 800 Silver Tray

Italian solid 800 Silver Tray

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Rectangular shaped baroque tray in 800 silver completely handmade. Rectangular tray made from a

Category

Early 2000s Italian Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Italian Sterling Silver Oval tray
Italian Sterling Silver Oval tray

Italian Sterling Silver Oval tray

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Italian tray in 925 Sterling silver. The oval shape completely obtained from a smooth 925 silver

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Gallery Tray on Silver Stand
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Gallery Tray on Silver Stand

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Gallery Tray on Silver Stand

By Schiavon Argenterie

Located in VALENZA, IT

Rectangular barocco tray shaped with high edge and oval holes for handles. It has been placed on 4

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Italian Large Vintage Stainless Steel Tray in Baroque Style By Alessi 60s
Italian Large Vintage Stainless Steel Tray in Baroque Style By Alessi 60s

Italian Large Vintage Stainless Steel Tray in Baroque Style By Alessi 60s

By Alessi

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale an Italian mid–20th-century tray—modern in spirit yet clearly

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Tableware

Materials

Stainless Steel

20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeeset with Tray
20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeeset with Tray

20th Century Italian Solid 800 Silver Tea-Coffeeset with Tray

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Italian tea and coffee service and tray made entirely by hand in the 40s of the 20th century. The

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Italian 1980s Glossy Black Serving Tray with Baroque-Style Scalloped Edge
Italian 1980s Glossy Black Serving Tray with Baroque-Style Scalloped Edge

Italian 1980s Glossy Black Serving Tray with Baroque-Style Scalloped Edge

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

The tray “Barockbrickan,” produced for Svenskt Tenn and manufactured in Italy during the 1980s, is

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Plexiglass

vintage footed butler tray silver plate. With lion shape engraved at the back
vintage footed butler tray silver plate. With lion shape engraved at the back

vintage footed butler tray silver plate. With lion shape engraved at the back

Located in Birmingham, AL

Stunning vintage butler tray silver plate. a statement piece it will add class to any entertainment

Category

Early 20th Century British Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups & Tray
Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups & Tray

Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups & Tray

By Wallace Silversmiths

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Wallace Harvest Silver Plated Grapevine Punch Bowl Set w/ 12 Cups and Ornate Round Tray

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955
Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955

Enormous Ornate Silverplate Serving Bar Tray dated 1955

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Extremely large serving tray with ornate edge and handles. Exceptional detail. Measures 30-1/2

Category

Vintage 1950s English Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Small oval tray, Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture, Lodi, Circa 1750
Small oval tray, Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture, Lodi, Circa 1750

Small oval tray, Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture, Lodi, Circa 1750

By Antonio Maria Coppellotti

Located in Milano, IT

Small oval tray Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1750 High fire polychrome

Category

Antique 1740s Italian Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Venetian Antique Silverplate Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1700
Venetian Antique Silverplate Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1700

Venetian Antique Silverplate Massive Tea & Coffee Service on Tray, circa 1700

Located in Vigonza, Padua

external silvering shows some wear which however does not diminish the charm. Coffee Pot: 10" tall, and W

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Firenze Italian Large Wood Serving Tray
Vintage Firenze Italian Large Wood Serving Tray

Vintage Firenze Italian Large Wood Serving Tray

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage Firenze style Italian wood serving tray. This piece is full of detail and style

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tray Underplate
Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tray Underplate

Italy Richard Ginori Late 18th Century Porcelain Tray Underplate

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant and glamorous porcelain tray ispainted with one of the most iconic decor of Richard

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Traingular Spices Tray, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century
Traingular Spices Tray, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century

Traingular Spices Tray, Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th Century

By Talavera de la Reyna

Located in Madrid, ES

Triangular spice. Glazed ceramic. Talavera de la Reina, Spain, 17th century. Has damage. Triangular glazed ceramic spice rack decorated with an element in relief in the center of...

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique pewter tray or fruit bowl, Italy, 1900s
Antique pewter tray or fruit bowl, Italy, 1900s

Antique pewter tray or fruit bowl, Italy, 1900s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful antique pewter tray or fruit bowl made in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pewter

Maitland Smith hand wrought iron French style serving tray
Maitland Smith hand wrought iron French style serving tray

Maitland Smith hand wrought iron French style serving tray

By Maitland Smith

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a late 20th century hand wrought iron French style serving tray by Maitland Smith. The

Category

1990s Vietnamese Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Iron

Mid-century vintage Italian Murano hand blown glass dresser tray
Mid-century vintage Italian Murano hand blown glass dresser tray

Mid-century vintage Italian Murano hand blown glass dresser tray

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid-century vintage Italian Murano hand blown glass dresser tray. The tray has 22 karat

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Baroque Revival Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Massive 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain 'Labors of Cupid' Circular Tray
Massive 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain 'Labors of Cupid' Circular Tray

Massive 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain 'Labors of Cupid' Circular Tray

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Massive 19th Century Sèvres Porcelain 'Labors of Cupid' Circular Tray France, 1870s, with blue

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Sterling Silver Tray with Fruit and Foliate Details by E. F. Caldwell, c. 1920s
Sterling Silver Tray with Fruit and Foliate Details by E. F. Caldwell, c. 1920s

Sterling Silver Tray with Fruit and Foliate Details by E. F. Caldwell, c. 1920s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

ATA1391 A sterling silver open-work dish with crisply chased fruit and foliate details. Signed by

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors
Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors

Metal Spike Lamps Tray Without Scissors

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

A stylish metal tray designed for spike lamps, featuring decorative leaf reliefs that add a touch

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Soup Tureen Plus Tray Baroque replica
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Soup Tureen Plus Tray Baroque replica

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Soup Tureen Plus Tray Baroque replica

By Cesani Virginio

Located in VALENZA, IT

Oval tureen in Strerling Silver, baroque style with handles and feet made of cast. The tureen is

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray Baroque revival. Square smooth stand
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray Baroque revival. Square smooth stand

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray Baroque revival. Square smooth stand

By Argenteria Marchetti

Located in VALENZA, IT

Big Barocco style silver tray with handles and the Stand is in a modern, square sectional style

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian oval tureen with tray in solid 800 silver baroque style
Italian oval tureen with tray in solid 800 silver baroque style

Italian oval tureen with tray in solid 800 silver baroque style

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Gorgeous oval tureen with tray in solid 800 silver produced in Italy in the late 1960s. The body of

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Soup Tureens

Materials

Silver

Antique Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Baroque Tea Set w/ Wilcox Tray
Antique Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Baroque Tea Set w/ Wilcox Tray

Antique Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Baroque Tea Set w/ Wilcox Tray

By Reed & Barton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Reed & Barton Winthrop Silver Plated Baroque Tea Set w/ Wilcox Serving Tray - 5 Pc Set

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Tea Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Baroque H. Meyen & Co. of Berlin 800 Silver Tea Set with Tray
Antique Baroque H. Meyen & Co. of Berlin 800 Silver Tea Set with Tray

Antique Baroque H. Meyen & Co. of Berlin 800 Silver Tea Set with Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

Stunning antique baroque 800 Silver tea set and tray by H. Meyen & Co. of Berlin. Very high quality

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Circular Filigree Solid Silver Serving Tray
Circular Filigree Solid Silver Serving Tray

Circular Filigree Solid Silver Serving Tray

Located in Montreal, QC

Solid Silver handcrafted circular tray with raised scalloped edge; measuring approximate 7 inches

Category

1990s Baroque Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Italian Tray with Handles Silver Title 800
Italian Tray with Handles Silver Title 800

Italian Tray with Handles Silver Title 800

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Italian silver tray titled 800 thousandths; the shape is elegant with soft and balanced lines; the edge

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Card Trays
Pair of Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Card Trays

Pair of Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver Card Trays

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Tiffany sterling card trays, each stamped on base "TIFFANY & CO.", with 10577 maker 143

Category

Early 20th Century American Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

XXI Italian Solid 800 Silver Round Tray - Salver
XXI Italian Solid 800 Silver Round Tray - Salver

XXI Italian Solid 800 Silver Round Tray - Salver

By Greggio

Located in VALENZA, IT

Round tray shaped in baroque style. The tray is round with a shaped edge. A cord border has been

Category

2010s Italian Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Silver Tray, Possibly Colonial 'South America', 18th Century
Silver Tray, Possibly Colonial 'South America', 18th Century

Silver Tray, Possibly Colonial 'South America', 18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Rectangular solid silver tray raised over four beast claws, with remarkable detail on the skin

Category

Antique 18th Century South American Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Oversized Gilt Bronze French Baroque Style Satyr Goblet Serving Tray
Oversized Gilt Bronze French Baroque Style Satyr Goblet Serving Tray

Oversized Gilt Bronze French Baroque Style Satyr Goblet Serving Tray

Located in Big Flats, NY

Oversized gilt bronze French Baroque style goblet serving tray features platform with satyr masks

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Tray in Solid Silver Gilt, France, 1870's
Antique 19th Century Tray in Solid Silver Gilt, France, 1870's

Antique 19th Century Tray in Solid Silver Gilt, France, 1870's

Located in Sofia, BG

Exceptional 19th century French service tray in solid silver gilt, expertised. The border is

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearl Tray gilted details
20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearl Tray gilted details

20th Century Italian Oval Sterling Silver, Mother of Pearl Tray gilted details

By Lala Argenterie

Located in VALENZA, IT

Oval tray on feet with mother-of-pearl inserts and gilted details. Completely handmade, ceased and

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gilt Bronze Baroque Style Footed Goblet Serving Tray, Late 19th Century
Gilt Bronze Baroque Style Footed Goblet Serving Tray, Late 19th Century

Gilt Bronze Baroque Style Footed Goblet Serving Tray, Late 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Gilt bronze Baroque style goblet serving tray features figural handles, pierced border, and rests

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Large Round Sterling Silver Footed Tray by Joseph II and Albert Savory, London
Large Round Sterling Silver Footed Tray by Joseph II and Albert Savory, London

Large Round Sterling Silver Footed Tray by Joseph II and Albert Savory, London

By Joseph & Albert Savory

Located in Dallas, TX

A large round sterling silver tray, Chippendale style, with elaborate scalloped border interspersed

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Baroque Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

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Baroque Silver Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the baroque silver tray you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A baroque silver tray — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer baroque silver tray, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each baroque silver tray bearing Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made baroque silver tray over the years, but those crafted by Richard Ginori, Argenteria Marchetti and Arval Argenti Valenza are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Baroque Silver Tray?

Prices for a baroque silver tray start at $265 and top out at $27,717 with the average selling for $2,876.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Baroque Silver Tray
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Yes, some silver trays are worth something. If your tray is solid silver rather than silver plate, you can sell it on the scrap market and get the going rate for sterling or fine silver precious metals. Some trays may be worth more due to their age, style, maker and condition. Some makers that collectors often focus on include Georg Jensen, Tiffany & Co., Cristofle, Buccellati, Reed & Barton and Gorham. To get a rough idea of how much your tray may be worth, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of silver trays.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The best way to tell if a tray is pure silver depends on what you mean by pure. It is very unlikely that any tray would be made of 100% pure silver. Generally, the highest purity of silver used to produce serveware is fine silver, which is 99.9% pure silver but still contains trace amounts of other metals. Sterling silver is much more commonly used to make trays and is 92.5% pure. To find out if your tray is made of fine silver, look for hallmarks that indicate its materials. Different countries employ varying silver hallmark systems, so research the marking using trusted online resources on your tray to determine its meaning. Alternatively, if by pure you mean solid silver that isn't plated, try placing a magnet near your tray. A strong attraction indicates that your tray features a thin layer of silver plating over a magnetic base metal. Should you need assistance identifying your tray, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can help you with the process. Find a wide range of silver trays on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To know if a silver tray is valuable, search the piece for markings that indicate the maker and materials. You can compare these markings to images found on trusted online resources to determine what type of silver the tray is and who produced it, and then research what similar pieces have sold for in the past. Generally, sterling silver and fine silver items fetch higher prices than silverplate. However, the maker, type and condition of a tray will also impact its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also perform a valuation for you. Shop an assortment of silver trays on 1stDibs.