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Victorian Cake Stand

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
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Walnut Gueridon Cake Stand or Dumb Waiter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Walnut Gueridon Cake Stand or Dumb Waiter A charming and unusual piece in good
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Gueridon

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Tableware

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Walnut

Antique Cake Stand, Victorian Afternoon Tiered Tea Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany folding cake stand. The dished mahogany shelves being of a hegtagonal form. The cake
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Antique Early 1900s Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Decorative Cake Stand, Sugar Bowl, English, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative cake stand and sugar bowl. An English, ceramic afternoon tea set
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Two Tier Jardiniere, English Cake Stand, Torchere, Early Victorian, 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique two tier jardiniere. An English, mahogany cake stand or torchère, dating to
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Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Serving Tables

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Mahogany

1900s English Silverplate Cake Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victorian-era cake stand by Alex R. Clark and Co., crafted in silverplate, showcases simple
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Mirror Plateau or Cake Stand, Made circa 1880
Located in London, London
Made circa 1880, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Mirror Plateau, featured an egg
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Victorian Astro Hungarian Cut Glass Cake Dish on 800 Silver Stand Bowl Compote
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly decorated, this late 19th century silver stand holds a magnificent cut class cake plate
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century oval Majolica cake stand signed Minton.
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
$480
H 2.2 in W 11.3 in D 8.6 in
19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century oval Majolica cake stand signed Minton.
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
$480
H 2.2 in W 8.6 in D 11.3 in
Victorian 3 Tier Oriental Cake Stand A charming piece, in Burnt Orange Lacquer
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian 3 Tier Oriental Cake Stand A charming piece, in Burnt Orange Lacquer, decorated with a
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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Serving Pieces

Materials

Lacquer

English Majolica Begonia Leaves Cake Stand, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica red begonia leaves comport or cake stand, circa 1890.     
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Hardwood Whatnot Adjustable Side End Tables Cake Stands Display Stands
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice pair of vintage adjustable side table stands A good
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20th Century English Victorian End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Clear Pressed Glass Pedestal Patisserie Cake Stand Serving Plate Square
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fabulous antique clear glass cake stand with a wonderful pattern glass square base. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

circa 1900 English Oak Folding Whatnot Display Table Cake Stand Lovely Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 English oak whatnot display stand or
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Rouen French Armorial Cake Stand Display Plate Faience Crest
By Rouen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
W 13 3/8 x D 11 5/8 x H 6 5/8 in Plate Rim H 5 in Many chips to glazed edges. Crafted in Normandy, France, c.1880. Round in shape with scalloped rims, and arching handles, hand pai...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

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Majolica Cake Stand Set by Schramberg-Rare
By Schramberg Majolica
Located in Milton, DE
A pedestal cake server and two plates are rare to find together and were bought almost 50 years ago
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Antique Late 19th Century German High Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Pottery

Antique Silver Plated Mirrored Top Victorian Cake Stand, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a large fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake stand with the original mirrored
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Walnut and Brass Cake Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4331, stylish Victorian cake stand with three walnut tiers each with brass gallery and three
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Pair Silver Plate Cake Stands 5 Tier Victorian Afternoon Tea
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Add some style to your afternoon tea? Wonderful pair of Victorian style 5 tier cake stands Great
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Vintage 1980s Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Aesthetic Movement Three Tiered Cake Stand, 19th Century Victorian cake display
Located in Bristol, GB
Aesthetic period, circa 1880. Suitable as a stand for cakes or other foodstuffs, to display plants or other
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Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

19th Century Victorian Silver Plated Wedding Cake Stand, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Victorian silver plated large wedding cake stand, of circular form, rock
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Folding Whatnot Display or Cake Stand Side Table
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding Victorian folding whatnot table or cake stand
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Mirrored Top Cake Stand, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a large fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake stand with the original mirrored
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Walnut Salesman Sample Miniature Occasional Table Great Cake Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the base with glue only and the screws have been changed It would make a very fancy cake stand or
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Mirrored Top Clover Cake Stand 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a large fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake stand with the original mirrored
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Cake Stand, English, Silver Plate Serving Dish, Afternoon Tea, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, London emblem, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Elegant cake stand ideal for special
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Antique Late 19th Century British Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Green Majolica Cake Stand Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century round Majolica cake stand signed Minton.
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Majolica Botanical Cake Stand
Located in Austin, TX
19th century oval Majolica cake stand signed Minton.
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Palm Cake Stand Sarreguemines, circa 1880
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica palm cake stand signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.    
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

Creamware Cake Stand Painted with Purple Flowers
By Copeland Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
A lovely creamware cake stand painted with purple flowers. The borders and base are decorated with
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Creamware

English Majolica Begonia Leaves Cake Stand, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica red begonia leaves comport or cake stand, circa 1890.     
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Majolica Leaves Cake Stand Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Austin, TX
19th century English Majolica leaves cake stand signed wedgwood.
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Creamware Cake Stands Painted with Flowers
By Copeland Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of lovely creamware cake stands each painted with a single purple flower. The borders and
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Creamware, Earthenware

Antique English Silver Plated Cake Stand Elkington 19th Century
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake Stand with mirrored top bearing the makers
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 5 Majolica Pond Lily and Stork Cake Stands
Located in London, GB
Set of 5 Majolica pond lily and stork cake stands. Extremely rare to find a set of 5 pieces in
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Platters and Serveware

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Pottery

Top Quality Square Silver Plated Tray / Platter / Cake Stand, 1890
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Bath, GB
incorporating a vacant circular cartouche. This would maker the most perfect square wedding cake stand and
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Scottish Silver Plated Three-Tier Cake Stand, circa 1900
By J. Davis & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning late Victorian three tier cake stand, perfect to serve all sorts of cakes, sweetmeats
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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Silver Plate

Lancaster Rose EPCA Silverplate by Poole 436 Footed Silver Plated Cake Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lancaster Rose EPCA Silverplate by Poole 436 Footed Silver Plated Cake Stand. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Metal Cake Stand or Tray from the 19th Century, Serving Tray or Display
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very special double-decker tray from England. I guess it was used in hotel or on ships. Red lacquered metal, with golden leaf ornaments.   
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian More Dining and Entertai...

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Wedding Cake Stand Plateau Centerpiece
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Victorian square engraved wedding cake stand with a shield available for monogram. Wood bottom. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Victorian Style 3 Tier Silver Plated Pastry Display Cake Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style 3 Tier Silver Plated Pastry Display Cake Stand. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver Cake Stand or Centerpiece by Robert Hennell III, Victorian
By Robert Hennell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian English sterling silver cake stand
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Late Victorian Astro Hungarian Two Tier Silver Cake Muffin Dessert Candy Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful Astro Hungarian petite cake or muffin stand has garlands, bows and portraits
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Late Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silver Plate Pedestal Tray for Cake Stand or Candy Dish, Antique 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An estate treasure, a gorgeous Victorian era bright cut silver plated bride's basket with a pattern
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Late Victorian Centerpieces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Creamware Cake Stands Painted with Flowers
By Copeland Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of lovely creamware cake stands each painted with a single yellow daisy. The borders and
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

English Majolica Begonia Leaves Cake Stand, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica red begonia leaves comport or cake stand circa 1890.   
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Small 3 Tier Piecrust Mahogany Cake Stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th Century small 3 tier piecrust mahogany cake stand circa 1880. Quite possibly an apprentice
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Silver Plated Mirrored Top Cake Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Victorian silver plated cake stand with the original mirrored plate
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Mahogany with Inlay and Marquetry 3 Tier Muffin Cake Stand
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant muffin or cakes stand from the late Victorian period. Mahogany with some
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Grand Victorian Cake Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very grand English Victorian plated silver cake stand on scrolled foliate feet, with garland and
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Antique 19th Century English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

Grand Victorian Cake Stand
Grand Victorian Cake Stand
H 8.25 in Dm 22.5 in
Pair of English Victorian Mirrored Cake Stands
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of English Victorian plated silver mirrored cake stands with bead decoration and engraved
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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Mahogany Three Tier Folding Cake Stand, circa 1925
Located in Salisbury, GB
A mahogany three tier folding cake stand. circa 1925.
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Early Victorian Elkington & Co Two-Tier Cake Stand
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A fabulous Early Victorian English gilt bronze two tier cake Stand with extensive vine and grape
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Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Bronze

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Victorian Cake Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic victorian cake stand available at 1stDibs. Each victorian cake stand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and ceramic. When you’re browsing for the right victorian cake stand, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one victorian cake stand that is appealing in its simplicity, but Elkington & Co., Robert Hennell and Sarreguemines produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Victorian Cake Stand?

Prices for a victorian cake stand can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $178 and can go as high as $4,823, while the average can fetch as much as $749.

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 Victorian Cake Stand
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A three-tier cake stand is often just called a cake stand. Sometimes, people refer to them as étagères, cake towers, cupcake stands or cupcake towers. Find a collection of antique and vintage cake stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no widely-used term for Victorian plant stands. Plant stands were popular during the reign of Queen Victoria, and many antique examples still exist today. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Victorian plant stands from some of the world’s top sellers.