An assortment of blue transfer platters is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
ceramic,
porcelain and
pottery, all blue transfer platters available were constructed with great care. Blue transfer platters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Blue transfer platters made by
Victorian designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made blue transfer platters over the years, but those made by
Staffordshire,
Allertons and
Doulton Lambeth are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for blue transfer platters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, blue transfer platters begin at $175 and can go as high as $9,500, while the average can fetch as much as $685.
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.