Georges Briard Mid-Century Imperial Malachite China Compote or Cake Stand
By Georges Briard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Georges Briard Mid-Century Modern designed Imperial Malachite China compote or cake stand. Faux malachite pattern, with 22k gold gilt. In fine condition, no visible signs of wear. Si...
Porcelain
$149Sale Price|70% Off
Three Layer Cake Stand In Brass And Porcelaine, Czechoslovakia, Circa 1950
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful item with lots of style. Typical cake stand designed with three layers of porcelain plates. Plates are made of white porcelaine with colorful ornaments. The stands is in an...
Brass
$1,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Decorative Serving Set, English, Ceramic, Cake Stand, Bon Bon Dish, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative serving set. An English, ceramic cake Stand and bon bon dish, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Pleasingly decorative pieces, with profus...
Ceramic
Vintage Transparent Decorative Crystal Glass Fruit or Cake Plate, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Decorative transparent crystal glass plate from Italy. Plate is in very good vintage condition, no damage or cracks. Original glass. Beautiful piece for every interior! Only one uniq...
Ceramic, Glass
Yellow White Three-Tiered Contemporary Cake Stand by Nick Weddell Stoneware clay
By Nick Weddell
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three-Tiered Cake Stand Manufactured by Nick Weddell USA, 2022 Stoneware and glaze Nicholas Weddell wakes up one morning from uneasy dreams to find his vessels transformed into...
Stoneware
Silver Plate Cake Stand Victorian Afternoon Tea Platter
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Add some style to your afternoon tea? Wonderful single Victorian style 5 tier cake stand Great patina to the silver plate Great for either sandwiches or cakes or as a decorative piec...
Silver
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Greek Key Cake Basket Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Regency Silver Plated Greek Key Cake Basket Serving Platter.
Silver Plate
$952Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tea Fancies Stand, English, Walnut, Beadwork, Cake Platter, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a charming antique tea fancies stand. An English, walnut and beadwork raised cake platter, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1860. A delightful addition to the tea table,...
Walnut
Fancy Antique American Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Cake Plate
By Barbour Silver Co., International Silver
Located in New York, NY
Fancy Victorian Classical sterling silver cake plate. Made by Barbour Silver Co. (part of International Silver Co.) in Connecticut, ca 1920. Square with solid well surrounded by open...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Blossom Sterling Silver Footed Cake Plate
Located in New York, NY
Blossom sterling silver cake plate. Made by Georg Jensen in Denmark. Round and curved well with three concave scrolls inset with seed-spilling pod in open space. A structurally ingen...
Sterling Silver
Fancy American Victorian Classical Gilt Sterling Silver Cake Plate
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian Classical sterling silver cake plate, ca 1890. Round and curved well engraved with leafing scrollwork, flowers, and diaper; stylistically integrated script monogra...
Sterling Silver
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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Perhaps best known as a Revolutionary War hero, Revere was also an accomplished silversmith, and this pot is now available on 1stDibs.
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