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French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Serving Tray
French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Serving Tray

French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Serving Tray

By Albert Marionnet

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau gilt bronze serving tray with side handles and floral design with a fluted edge

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Serving Tray with Calla Lilies
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Serving Tray with Calla Lilies

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Bronze Serving Tray with Calla Lilies

Located in Barntrup, DE

Early 20th-century Art Nouveau bronze serving tray with calla lilies. A beautiful Art Nouveau

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gottinghen Stainless Steel and Bronze Serving Tray with Handles, Italy 1970s
Gottinghen Stainless Steel and Bronze Serving Tray with Handles, Italy 1970s

Gottinghen Stainless Steel and Bronze Serving Tray with Handles, Italy 1970s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Elegant vintage serving tray features rectangular stainless-steel body with rounded bronze handles

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Set of Brass and Bronze Industrial Serving Trays
Set of Brass and Bronze Industrial Serving Trays

Set of Brass and Bronze Industrial Serving Trays

Located in Lomita, CA

A nest of two Industrial style brass and bronze-handled trays unattributed area of manufacture

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Table in Bronze and Glass with Tray, 1930, German, Art Deco
Table in Bronze and Glass with Tray, 1930, German, Art Deco

Table in Bronze and Glass with Tray, 1930, German, Art Deco

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: bronze and glass Germany We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Bronze

French Two Tiered Inlaid Tray Table
French Two Tiered Inlaid Tray Table

French Two Tiered Inlaid Tray Table

Located in Sarasota, FL

A French two tiered tray table circa 1910. Beautifully inlaid with floral marquetry on both table

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Serving Tables

Materials

Bronze

Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Serving Tray
Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Serving Tray

Louis Comfort Tiffany Furnaces Favrile Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Serving Tray

By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Louis

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Alfred Beurdeley Antique Walnut & Bronze Sheraton Inlaid Butlers Serving Tray
Alfred Beurdeley Antique Walnut & Bronze Sheraton Inlaid Butlers Serving Tray

Alfred Beurdeley Antique Walnut & Bronze Sheraton Inlaid Butlers Serving Tray

By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

large butlers serving tray with bronze handles after the works of the genius that was Alfred Beurdeley

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Walnut

Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones
Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones

Serving Tray in Bronzed Lucite and Brass by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Lucite and nickel serving tray designed and manufactured by Charles Hollis Jones. The tray

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 SHERATON REVIVAL SATINWOOD WALNUT SERVING TRAY BRONZE HANDLEs
ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 SHERATON REVIVAL SATINWOOD WALNUT SERVING TRAY BRONZE HANDLEs

ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 SHERATON REVIVAL SATINWOOD WALNUT SERVING TRAY BRONZE HANDLEs

By Sheraton Revival

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Sheraton Revival inlaid kidney shaped serving tray with bronze handles Please note the delivery fee

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Incredible Book Table with Trays Style : Art Deco in Wood  France, 1920
Incredible Book Table with Trays Style : Art Deco in Wood  France, 1920

Incredible Book Table with Trays Style : Art Deco in Wood France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

France Table. Material: Wood and bronze. Style: Art Deco. We have specialized in the sale of Art

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Serving Tables

Materials

Bronze

EDWARDIAN England 1900 Large Serving Tray In Silver Plate & Precious Inlaid
EDWARDIAN England 1900 Large Serving Tray In Silver Plate & Precious Inlaid

EDWARDIAN England 1900 Large Serving Tray In Silver Plate & Precious Inlaid

Located in Miami, FL

An England serving tray from the Edwardian Period. This is a fabulous continental large serving

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Silver plated bronze Tray , Year: 1950
Silver plated bronze Tray , Year: 1950

Silver plated bronze Tray , Year: 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Macedonia D50 Tray 'Rose Gold Plated Bronze'
Macedonia D50 Tray 'Rose Gold Plated Bronze'

Macedonia D50 Tray 'Rose Gold Plated Bronze'

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A signature Kyttanen design that has been integrated into the permanent collection at MoMA. This piece measures 50cm in diameter, and is inspired by structures formed by soap bubbles...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Macedonia D50 Tray 'Rose Gold Plated Bronze'
Macedonia D50 Tray 'Rose Gold Plated Bronze'

Macedonia D50 Tray 'Rose Gold Plated Bronze'

By Janne Kyttanen

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A signature Kyttanen design that has been integrated into the permanent collection at MoMA. This piece measures 50cm in diameter, and is inspired by structures formed by soap bubbles...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Nesting Trays, Set of Four
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Nesting Trays, Set of Four

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Nesting Trays, Set of Four

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze nesting trays with molded scalloped

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Footed Charger Plate or Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Footed Charger Plate or Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Footed Charger Plate or Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze footed charger plate or serving tray with a

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Tray by Rafael Triboli
Tray by Rafael Triboli

Tray by Rafael Triboli

Located in São Paulo, BR

to validate the material in its elementary state. Wood, brass, bronze, and wax, and then the finishes

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

WMF, Germany. Art Deco "Ikora" tray with abstract design.
WMF, Germany. Art Deco "Ikora" tray with abstract design.

WMF, Germany. Art Deco "Ikora" tray with abstract design.

Located in København, Copenhagen

WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), Germany. Art Deco "Ikora" tray. Beautiful green patina

Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Neoclassical Bronze & Mirror Serving Tray, Foliage Floral Design
Spanish Neoclassical Bronze & Mirror Serving Tray, Foliage Floral Design

Spanish Neoclassical Bronze & Mirror Serving Tray, Foliage Floral Design

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Foliage Floral Foliage Bronze Mirrored Tray with Shell Accents Beautiful 20th century

Category

20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

French Faux Bamboo Vanity Tray or Serving Tray in Brass and Bronze
French Faux Bamboo Vanity Tray or Serving Tray in Brass and Bronze

French Faux Bamboo Vanity Tray or Serving Tray in Brass and Bronze

Located in Barcelona, ES

, 1930s This eye-catching faux bamboo tray with mirror top stands up on faux bamboo bronze feet with

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian Artist Esa Fedrigolli Gilded Bronze Centerpiece Barware Serving Tray
Italian Artist Esa Fedrigolli Gilded Bronze Centerpiece Barware Serving Tray

Italian Artist Esa Fedrigolli Gilded Bronze Centerpiece Barware Serving Tray

By Esa Fedrigolli

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist Esa Fedrigolli designed this impressive, polished, gilded bronze centerpiece tray or large

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Spanish Neoclassical Bronze Mirror Round Serving Tray with Bow Ribbon Handles
Spanish Neoclassical Bronze Mirror Round Serving Tray with Bow Ribbon Handles

Spanish Neoclassical Bronze Mirror Round Serving Tray with Bow Ribbon Handles

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Bow Ribbon Round Mirrored Tray in Bronze Spain, 1930s-1940s. Eye-catching 20th century round

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Antique Presentation Tray, English, Copper, Bronze, Serving Platter, Victorian
Antique Presentation Tray, English, Copper, Bronze, Serving Platter, Victorian

Antique Presentation Tray, English, Copper, Bronze, Serving Platter, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique presentation tray. An English, copper and brass twin handled serving platter

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Serving Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Serving Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Serving Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Mexican Brass Copper Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Tray Serving Dish, Signed
Mexican Brass Copper Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Tray Serving Dish, Signed

Mexican Brass Copper Abalone Shell Crab Sculpture Tray Serving Dish, Signed

By Los Castillos, Taxco

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

with creab legs serving as tray's feet. The piece is decorated with a graphic pattern in abalone shell

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Organic Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray
Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

1970s Serving Tray in the Shape of a Ram by Franco Lapini, Italy.
1970s Serving Tray in the Shape of a Ram by Franco Lapini, Italy.

1970s Serving Tray in the Shape of a Ram by Franco Lapini, Italy.

By Franco Lapini

Located in Marbella, ES

Magnificent sculptural serving tray designed by renowned Italian artist Franco Lapini, crafted in

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Charger Plate or Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Charger Plate or Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Charger Plate or Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Charger Plate or Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray By Tiffany

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Large Charger Plate or Tray
Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Large Charger Plate or Tray

Carl Sorensen Art Deco Verdigris Bronze Large Charger Plate or Tray

By Carl Sorensen

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period verdigris bronze large charger plate or serving tray

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Tray With Decorative Border
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Tray With Decorative Border

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Tray With Decorative Border

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or serving tray with

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Large Charger Plate or Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze large charger plate or serving tray By

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Footed Charger Plate or Tray
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Footed Charger Plate or Tray

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Footed Charger Plate or Tray

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze footed charger plate or serving tray with Greek

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Plate With Greek Key Design

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period bronze charger plate or serving tray with Greek Key

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate With Greek Key Design
Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate With Greek Key Design

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Doré Plate With Greek Key Design

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze charger plate or serving tray with Greek

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Footed Charger Plate or Tazza
Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Footed Charger Plate or Tazza

Tiffany Studios New York Greek Key Bronze Doré Footed Charger Plate or Tazza

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze footed charger plate, serving tray, or

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather
Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather

Theodore Alexander Military Campaign Chest of Drawers on Stand Brown Leather

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Alexander with slip brown leather serving tray and bronzed gallery rail Where to begin! This piece is a

Category

20th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Bronze and Steel Tray with Interchangeable Bottoms, "T Tray" by Lauren Rottet
Bronze and Steel Tray with Interchangeable Bottoms, "T Tray" by Lauren Rottet

Bronze and Steel Tray with Interchangeable Bottoms, "T Tray" by Lauren Rottet

By Lauren Rottet

Located in New York, NY

table or console. For serving, trade the stainless steel for a bronze glass insert which is both lighter

Category

2010s Vietnamese Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Bronze and Steel  "T" Tray, Changeable Steel and Bronze Glass Inserts
Bronze and Steel  "T" Tray, Changeable Steel and Bronze Glass Inserts

Bronze and Steel "T" Tray, Changeable Steel and Bronze Glass Inserts

By Lauren Rottet

Located in New York, NY

table or console. For serving, trade the stainless steel for a bronze glass insert which is both lighter

Category

2010s Vietnamese Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

French Champleve Enamel Over Gilt Bronze Mounted Sevres Porcelain Tray
French Champleve Enamel Over Gilt Bronze Mounted Sevres Porcelain Tray

French Champleve Enamel Over Gilt Bronze Mounted Sevres Porcelain Tray

Located in Pasadena, CA

19th C. French Champleve Enamel over gilt bronze mounted sevres porcelain Plateau. Measures: L

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Japanese Style Tray attributed to L.C. Sevin, F. Barbedienne
19th Century Japanese Style Tray attributed to L.C. Sevin, F. Barbedienne

19th Century Japanese Style Tray attributed to L.C. Sevin, F. Barbedienne

By Louis-Constant Sevin, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Paris, FR

. A frieze with floral pattern frames the set. The email is based on a beautiful bronze frame with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Handcrafted and Polished Cast Bronze Bar Tray
Handcrafted and Polished Cast Bronze Bar Tray

Handcrafted and Polished Cast Bronze Bar Tray

Located in Fairfield, CT

Mariae tray forged from cast bronze drinks serving tray by Fakasaka.   

Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Mahogany and Bronze Serving Tray
Art Nouveau Mahogany and Bronze Serving Tray

Art Nouveau Mahogany and Bronze Serving Tray

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Art Nouveau polished bronze and mahogany serving tray A solid Plank of mahogany with beautifully

Category

20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Patinaed Serving Tray
Bronze Patinaed Serving Tray

Bronze Patinaed Serving Tray

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze serving tray on ball feet with a fantastic original patina surface. This large leaf serving

Category

Early 20th Century American Other Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XV Serving Tray Table
French Louis XV Serving Tray Table

French Louis XV Serving Tray Table

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Serving Tray Table with Inlaid Design, Brass Galery, Pinpoint Brass Capped Legs, and Gilt Ormolu Mounts

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Tray Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hammered Nickel and Bronze Trays Attributed to Josef Hoffman
Hammered Nickel and Bronze Trays Attributed to Josef Hoffman

Hammered Nickel and Bronze Trays Attributed to Josef Hoffman

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Austrian hammered nickel and bronze serving trays attributed to Josef Hoffman. Smaller tray

Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Barware

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Bronzed Acrylic and Brass Serving Trays by Charles Hollis Jones
Bronzed Acrylic and Brass Serving Trays by Charles Hollis Jones

Bronzed Acrylic and Brass Serving Trays by Charles Hollis Jones

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Palm Springs, CA

For your consideration we are offering four bronzed acrylic and brass serving trays designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Venetian Etched Mirror Serving Tray
Venetian Etched Mirror Serving Tray

Venetian Etched Mirror Serving Tray

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautifully detailed, etched round serving tray. Bronze dolphin handles. Green and clear twisted

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Serving Pieces

1980s Bronze Tortoise Shaped Tray
1980s Bronze Tortoise Shaped Tray

1980s Bronze Tortoise Shaped Tray

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s Bronze Tortoise Shaped Tray.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

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Bronze Serving Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bronze serving tray available at 1stDibs. A bronze serving tray — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a bronze serving tray, we have 43 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a bronze serving tray — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A bronze serving tray, designed in the Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made bronze serving tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by David Marshall, Janne Kyttanen and Charles Hollis Jones are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bronze Serving Tray?

Prices for a bronze serving tray start at $300 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $1,183.

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 Bronze Serving Tray
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serving trays are most often used for carrying food and beverages from one place to another, whether at a restaurant or in a home. They can vary widely in composition and design. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and contemporary serving trays from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A serving tray is also called a platter. They are often made of wood, glass or ceramic material. Platters are perfect for serving finger foods at any party or dinner. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary serving trays from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.