German Porcelain Meat Platter, Meissen, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With the enriched onion pattern.
Antique Early 1900s German Platters and Serveware
Porcelain
German Porcelain Meat Platter, Meissen, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
With the enriched onion pattern.
Porcelain
Porcelain Large Meat Platter with Matching Drainer "Chinoiserie" Design
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazingly large meat platter with hand painted chinoiserie style polychrome enamel decoration, 19th century. The 2 piece set includes the rare matching strainer/drainer. T...
Enamel
Staffordshire Blue Transferware Meat Platter
Located in Tampa, FL
A military scene Staffordshire transferware meat platter. Blue and white with marking on back. Circa 1890s, England.
Porcelain
19th C. Porcelain Large Meat Platter with Matching Drainer "Chinoiserie" Design
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an amazingly large meat platter with hand painted chinoiserie-style polychrome enamel decoration. The 2-piece set includes the rare matching strainer/drainer. The platter has...
Enamel
Rare Gigantic Spode Antique English Meat Platter
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique Spode meat platter with well. Very pretty design. Stamped on reverse. Beautiful dark green blue design on cream background.
Porcelain
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Sweet Meat Serving Dish Set in Black Lacquer Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Sweet Meat Serving Dish Set in Black Lacquer Box. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.75" H x 12" W x 12" D.
Porcelain
Signed Pair of 19th Century Meissen Sweet Meat Dishes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of 19th century Meissen sweet meat dishes: one in the form of a reclining gentleman, the other in the form of a reclining lady with one bare breast – the style of the 18th centu...
Porcelain
Huge Chinese Oval Deep Meat Platter from 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A huge Celadon enameled meat plater, the Celadon body decorated with colorful enameled painted birds, butterflies, flowers, bugs, sacred bird Vibrant colors with a gold gilt edge fro...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Serving Platter & Mazarine Strainer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese Export porcelain meat or fish serving platter with mazarine strainer.
Porcelain
Davenport Stone China Meat Platter with Drain Plate
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Davenport stone China meat platter with drain plate. "Flying Bird" pattern.
Stoneware
English meat platter
Located in Charlottesville, VA
English oval meat platter having gold and burnt orange detail around edge
Ceramic
Vintage Oversized Decorative English Meat Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage oversized decorative English platter Stamped Aster K & C Perfect on your wall or on your table.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage English Blue and White Meat Platter
Located in Chicago, IL
Ridgeways Oriental W.R. England.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Spode Blue and White Rome Tiber Pattern Meat Platter
By Samuel Spode
Located in London, GB
This fine English blue & white TRANSFER PRINTED serving Platter dates from circa 1820. It is decorated in their popular TOWER PATTERN, based on an engraving of the Bridge of Salaro a...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 2.75 in W 17 in D 18 in
Chop Platter with Strainer, Rare Export Marriage Armorial, circa 1790-1810
Located in Quechee, VT
This porcelain Chinese export oversize meat platter has a removable strainer plate.
Gold, Enamel
Unavailable
H 1.75 in W 19.5 in D 15.5 in
19th Century English Green and White Transferware Stone China Oval Charger
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English green and white transferware stone China porcelain oval charger or meat platter with unidentified mark "Antique Stone China".
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 1.5 in W 17.75 in D 14.75 in
English Staffordshire Transferware Charger by Thomas Mayer Longport, circa 1830s
By Staffordshire
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century circa 1830s English Staffordshire purple and white transferware porcelain charger or meat platter in "Range of Lebanon" pattern from illustrations of the Bible ser...
Porcelain
19th Century English Porcelain Meat Platter
Located in New Orleans, LA
An outstanding antique 19th century English meat platter attributed to Minton having a lively and colorful oriental pattern with a gorgeous turquoise border.
Porcelain
English 19th Century Maple and Co. Meat Platter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stately 19th Century English porcelain meat platter features a scalloped rim, embossed deep draining channels, and is replete with basting well at one end.
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Meat Platter for the English Market
By Minton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a large antique oval meat platter. A Chinese Export porcelain hand painted serving plate, circa 1900-1920 A beautifully rendered Chinese export decorative serving plate of g...
Porcelain
Sold
H 2 in W 21.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique Royal Cauldon Flow Blue Thanksgiving Turkey Meat Serving Platter 22"
By Cauldon
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Royal Cauldon flow blue ironstone meat / turkey platter, made in England. Incised W mark, Circa 1904 to 1920. Dimensions: 21.5" x 18.25" x 2" (W x D x H)
Porcelain
Sold
H 2 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
Antique English Large Meat or Service Platter 19th Century Hunter Green Armorial
By Spode Felspar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful serving platter by the storied English porcelain firm of Spode. Hall marked and dated to the mid 19th century. Detailed gadrooned edge. This piece is impressive in size a...
Gold
Sold
H 2 in W 16.5 in D 19.75 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Canton Meat Platter Tray Blue & White
Located in Dayton, OH
Large 19th century Canton Chinese export platter in blue and white painted porcelain; includes folding wood display Stand. “Canton and Nanking are both patterns of dishes made in Chi...
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.38 in W 20.25 in D 15.25 in
Very Large, Georgian, DAVENPORT Platter or MEAT DISH, Ironstone pottery, Ca.1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fabulous, late Georgian, Very large, Ironstone, Meat Platter from the English DAVENPORT factory, which was situated in Longport, Staffordshire between 1794 and 1887. The...
Ironstone
Sold
H 2 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
Georgian Davenport Large Meat Platter in Stork Ptn No 24 Ironstone, circa 1815
By Davenport Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a finely hand painted large and rare early Stone China (Ironstone) Meat Plate or Platter, which dates to the George 111 period, circa 1815. Made by the DAVENPORT factory of L...
Ironstone
Sold
H 1.82 in W 16.69 in D 13.5 in
18th Century Derby Porcelain Large Platter Old Japan Pattern, Puce Mark Ca 1790
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare and early Derby Porcelain large dish, platter or meat plate from the late 18th century, George III period, circa 1790.
Porcelain
Sold
H 1.5 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
Chamberlains Worcester Meat Platter, Green, Brazilian Order of the Rose, ca 1829
By Chamberlains Worcester
Located in London, GB
This is a historically important meat platter made by Chamberlain's Worcester between 1829 and 1837.
Porcelain
Large Antique Chinese Blue and White Willow Pattern Meat Platter
Located in Stutton, GB
This is a large Chinese antique blue and white Willow pattern meat platter which has woven basket type border. In perfect condition.
Porcelain
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,250
H 16.75 in W 20.63 in D 1.75 in
Large Antique Stubbs 'Fruit & Flowers' Blue Transferware Platter or Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large, antique blue transfer Staffordshire serving tray. By Stubbs & Kent. In the 'Fruits & Flowers' pattern. Measuring approx. 20 5/8 in. by 16 3/4 in. Simply a wonderful...
Porcelain, Pottery
$255Sale Price|27% Off
H 1.13 in Dm 9.75 in
Early 19th Century Pearlware Dinner Plate Blue and White, Staffordshire
By Staffordshire
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful early plate in a printed blue and white chinoiserie pattern and made of a type of earthenware pottery called pearlware, in the very early 19th century, by one of ...
Pearlware
$7,546
H 1.38 in Dm 9.22 in
18th Century Meissen Set 12 Baroque Porcelain Dining Dishes with Floral Decor
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brescia, IT
This baroque dining colorfully dishes set is eclectical and drawn with vibrant colors. The board is in a contemporary fuchsia color. Precious, fine, elegant and timeless dining set...
Meissen
Carl Teichert, Meissen Porcelain Blue Onion Platter, circa 1880s
By Carl Teichert Meissen
Located in Vienna, AT
Carl Teichert Meissen blue onion serving platter, signed. Features classic blue onion pattern and scalloped rim. Excellent pre owned condition, glaze pops due to firing, no chips or ...
Porcelain
$775
H 1.5 in W 12.5 in D 16 in
Podmore Walker Staffordshire Minerva Mythology Sepia Brown Transferware Platter
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stoneware sepia brown transfer printed platter, “Minerva” made by Podmore Walker & Co., Tunstall, Staffordshire, England, circa 1834-1859. In Mythology, Minerva was the Roman go...
Earthenware
$4,424Sale Price|67% Off
H 42.52 in Dm 19.69 in
Large Hand-Painted Chinese Porcelain Floor Vase in Qing Revival Style
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This impressive Chinese porcelain floor vase was crafted in the 20th century in the refined Qing Revival style. Standing at a remarkable 108 cm (42.5 inches), it captivates with its ...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$94,332Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
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. Underglaze markings in blue "LPK" for Delampetkan Factory. The ...
Pottery
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
19th Century English Transferware Platter
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English transfer ware platter in the highly collectible "Blue Willow" pattern. This is a very large platter, and has lovely transferring detail. So many of the platters ...
Ceramic
Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion-patterned plates in porcelain.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Meissen, Germany, three Blue Onion-patterned plates in porcelain. Hand-decorated with flowers. Mid-20th century. Marked. Perfect condition. Third factory quality. Dimensions: D 21.5 cm.
Porcelain
$9,102Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.58 in W 14.97 in D 18.9 in
Unusual Set of 18th Century Blue and White Plates, Platers and Lidded Plates
Located in Epfach, DE
Decorative Set of Blue and White Porcelain Plates, China, 18th Century This striking and unusual set of 19 blue and white porcelain pieces includes plates, platters, and lidded pla...
Porcelain
Meissen Oval Platter of Wide in Onion Pattern, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Delft, NL
Meissen oval platter of 55 cm wide in onion pattern, 19th century Germany, marked with the crossed swords, since 1815 The measurements are 55 cm wide, 26 cm depth and 4,7 cm hi...
Porcelain
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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