Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass Shell Platter, Circa 1970s, 11.5" W
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid-20th century brass clam shell platter.
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Brass
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass Shell Platter, Circa 1970s, 11.5" W
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid-20th century brass clam shell platter.
Brass
$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical / Southwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical/SSouthwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays Later 20th century Elevate your interior with this captivating pair of monu...
Aluminum
Copeland & Garrett Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Large Blue Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Greek Revival: Copeland & Garrett Centaur Dish Object: Rectangular Transfer-Printed Serving Dish (Platter) Maker: Copeland & Garrett (Successors to Spode) Pattern: Greek Pattern...
Pearlware, Pottery
Brass Platter with its Faux Bamboo Structure, Gold Color, France circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful brass tray with its faux bamboo structure. It is gold in color and dates from the 1970s. It is a tray that was made in France with very good manufacturing quality. Brass P...
Brass
Large Antique Salt Glaze Saltglazed Charger Mid-18th Century England Circa 1765
Located in Katonah, NY
Provenance: The Collection of Sir Samuel Hoare* This large salt-glaze charger was made in Staffordshire, England, in the 18th century, circa 1765. The design is elegant and straigh...
Stoneware
$27,647 / set
Set of 24 Silver Underplates
Located in London, GB
Set of 24 silver underplates Continental, 20th Century Height 1.5cm, diameter 30cm This very refined set of twenty-four underplates (also called charger plates) was crafted in the...
Silver
19th Century Jasperware Cheese Plate
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Heavy Wedgewood cobalt blue Jasperware cheese plate with dome. The applied white bas relief depicts classical figural scenes with foliate motif against...
Porcelain
Vintage William Adams & Sons Staffordshire Pottery Dishes “Chinese Bird” Pair
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful set of pottery dishes by William Adams & Sons. This pattern was created by William Adams in 1780, a first of its styled produced in English pottery. The design featur...
Porcelain, Pottery
Early 20thc Large Blue Willow Platter by the Buffalo Pottery Co
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous survivor from 100 years ago in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Some crazing and a little discoloration. No chips or cracks.
Clay
Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Oval Plate, Neoclassical Relief Design
By Wedgewood
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Elevate your collection with this exquisite vintage Wedgwood Jasperware oval plate, a timeless piece that embodies the artistry and craftsmanship of one of Britain’s most celebrated ...
Ceramic
Herculaneum Blue Printed Dish, Neo-Classical Greek Design, 1810
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chariots of the Gods: A Herculaneum Neo-classical ‘Greek Pattern’ Dish Liverpool, England, Early 19th Century This impressive oval dish is a maste...
Pearlware, Pottery
Large Tiffany Crystal Glass Charger Serving Platter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive versatile glass plate from Tiffany. This tray or charger can be used as part of a traditional setting or stand alone even as a cheese tray on a kitchen or dining table.
Glass, Acrylic
Antique French Porcelain Compote, Old Paris, late 19th Century
By Old Paris
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique French Porcelain Compote, Old Paris, late 19th Century. Cobalt blue glaze outlines on white ground. Traditional shape compote serving piece.
Porcelain
Over-sized Italian Hand Painted Neo-Classical Tole Oval Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-century 1960s painted tray table, Made in Italy. The metal tray with vibrant colors of red and green with gilded trim and design accents and cut-out handles. The tray with three ...
Metal
Wedgwood England "Astbury" Platter. Rich Raised Gold on Black Ground Collar
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
One of Wedgwood's signature patterns, Astbury with a Greco classic raised tooled gilding design on the striking black collar. The platter is nice and large and will be very versatile...
Gold, Enamel
Neoclassical Period 18th Century Silver Salver - Hallmarked in London in 1790
By John Wakelin & William Taylor
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1790 by John Wakelin & William Taylor, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, is round in shape, standing on 3 reed bordered fe...
Sterling Silver
Christofle Set of Caviar Spoon and Spreader
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very nice nice Caviar Set. Original boxes. Very good condition probably never used.
Silver Plate
18th Century George III period sterling silver entree dish - London 1779
By John Wakelin & William Taylor
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1779 by John Wakelin & William Taylor, this very handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Entree Dish, is round in shape, and plain in design, with reed detailing and an engraved crest to the lid. The entree dish measures 3.75"(9.5cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) in diameter, and weighs 37 troy ounces. The crest is that of the Hamilton Family, and most likely that of John Hamilton, 1st Baronet Hamilton of Marlborough House.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Serving Platter Cake Plate, Neoclassical
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Elevate your dining collection with this stunning vintage continental-style fine porcelain serving platter or plate. Decorated with a striking central floral crest and a matching rep...
Porcelain
John Davenport Antique English Porcelain Tureen, Platter, Soup Plates 1810-1830
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Crafted in Longport, Staffordshire, England during the early 19th century (circa 1815–1830). This highly collectible Neoclassical set features an ornate tangerine-orange base glaze l...
Porcelain
Italian Tray With A Greek Key Design
By Buccellati, Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Tray With A Greek Key Design. Offered is a lovely round Italian pewter tray with a beautiufl Greek key design around the perimeter. This tray can be used as a serving tray fo...
Pewter
1958 Georges Briard Bent Glass Olympia Serving Dishes w. Gold & Pink Decor
By Georges Briard, George Briard
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern two pieces of Georges Briard designed OLYMPIA pattern serving dishes with gold & plum/pink colors. Rare pattern of a gold center design of 3 seating Greek mus...
Glass
Set of Two Enoch Wedgewood Asiatic Pheasants Platters, Staffordshire, Blue White
Located in Worcester Park, GB
This stunning pair of vintage English platters by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall) Ltd features the timeless Asiatic Pheasants pattern—one of the most beloved and collectible transferware d...
Ceramic
Glass Cake Stand Vintage Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage modern glass cake stand . Unmarked. No information on the maker. No glass dome. Dimensions: 13.38" diameter x 1.38" H Please visit take a look at ...
Glass
Cheese Tray in Metal and Glass, France XX Century Silver Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This cheese tray is from France. It has been made in the XX eme century. Silver Color.
Metal
S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Ruffled Rim Oval Celery Relish Tray, circa 1940s
By Kirk & Son
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver celery or relish tray by S. Kirk & Son, circa 1940s. An oval tray with a ruffled rim. Marked: S. Kirk & Son, Sterling 170. Measures: 7...
Sterling Silver
George III Neo Classical Sugar Basket Made in London by Hester Bateman, 1779
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Neo Classical Sugar Basket made in London in 1779 by Hester Bateman. The Sugar Basket stands on a circular domed foot, with beaded edge, which is pierced with...
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s French Wooden Cheese Tray with Glass Plate & Knife Slot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s French Wooden Cheese Tray with Glass Plate and Knife Slot Description: This elegant cheese tray was crafted in France in the 1970s. It combines a solid wooden base with a remo...
Glass, Wood
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 neoclassical bronze tray with foliage and floral motifs and mirror top. Spain, 1930s-1940s...
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Bronze Mirror Tray with Ribbon & Bow Handles and Rectangular Shape
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful rectangular shaped neoclassical bronze mirror tray with handles. France 1930-1940. Large size. The mirror surface shows a terrific patina, the bronze frame is richly decora...
Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Gold Ormolu Neoclassical Decorative Fruit Cake Tazza Stand
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Gilt Bronze Gold Ormolu Neoclassical Decorative Fruit Cake Tazza Stand Continental Bronze Early 20th Century Dimensions: H x D: 18.5cm x 25cm This elegant gilt bronz...
Bronze, Ormolu
$107Sale Price|45% Off
Vintage Lenox "Castle Garden" Oval Veggie Serving Bowl
By Lenox's Ceramic Art Company
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic Lenox deep oval server in the "Castle Garden" pattern; from 1970's. This pattern features shades of pink, yellow, green, with a gold rim. A rare pattern which has since been ...
Porcelain
Brass Platter with its Faux Bamboo Structure, Gold Color, France circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful brass tray with its faux bamboo structure. It is gold in color and dates from the 1970s. It is a tray that was made in France with very good manufacturing quality. Brass Pl...
Brass
Herend Porcelain Puce Classical & Shell Bordered Platter Circa 1916
By Herend
Located in Atlanta, GA
Herend (Hungary, founded 1826), circa 1916. "Queen Victoria dined on it, and Princess Diana delighted to it in her annual Christmas stocking. Now it’s time to savor a special Herend experience of your own." - Herend USA This antique Herend platter is made in the early 20th century and features a very unique oval shape with scalloped shell handles to 4 edges of it. The center is decorated with a puce classical scene reminiscent of the antique pieces they made in the 19th century. Marked to verso with an antique Herend porcelain...
Porcelain
$119Sale Price|58% Off
Thanksgiving Turkey Wood Platter
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Thanksgiving platter in a shape of turkey, wood and metal, design studio made.
Metal
Antique Early 19c English Regency Coalport Porcelain Neoclassical Serving Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique neoclassical porcelain serving tray. By Coalport. Painted en grisaille with classical medallions reserved against a gilt-vermicule ground. The border having a sa...
Porcelain
Vintage Oval White Ceramic Thanksgiving Turkey Serving Platter Made in Portugal
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This vintage festive serving platter will be perfect for a holiday table! It is created from ceramic and glazed in a creamy white. The top side is decorated with a raised harvest des...
Ceramic, Paint
Antique Embossed Copper Neoclassical Bach and Haendel Charger Plates - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Embossed Copper Neoclassical Bach and Haendel Charger Plates - a Pair. Listing includes (2) chargers, (1) Bach, (1) Haendel. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 1" H x 16...
Copper
Pair of Caughley Salopian English Porcelain Shapes Plates or Dishes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of English porcelain shaped bowls or dishes. By Caughley. In a heart-form or shield shape. Decorated throughout with painted cobalt blue and gilt floral devices....
Porcelain
Dark Wood Cheese Tray with Faux Bamboo Handles and Ceramic Knife
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Dark Wood Cheese Tray with Faux Bamboo Handles and Ceramic Knife – Mid-20th Century Description: This is a decorative cheese tray crafted in dark-stained wood, featuring light wood handles shaped in the style of faux bamboo, lending the piece a refined and organic touch. The serving surface is protected by a removable glass or plastic cover, offering a hygienic and elegant presentation area for cheeses or hors d’oeuvres. On one side of the frame, there is a dedicated groove that holds a cheese knife, matching the tray in both style and material. The knife handle is made of ceramic, adorned with faux bamboo detailing, echoing the motif of the tray’s handles for a unified aesthetic. This piece is not only highly functional, ideal for serving cheeses at the table, but also visually striking, making it a wonderful decorative object in a rustic, French provincial, or eclectic kitchen setting. Key features: Mid-century cheese serving tray Dark wood base with faux bamboo handles in lighter wood Serving surface with a protective top (glass/acrylic) Built-in knife compartment holding a ceramic-handled cheese knife Elegant combination of natural wood tones and faux bamboo styling French rustic charm with a modern, decorative edge Suitable for both everyday use and display Keywords: mid-century cheese board, faux bamboo serving tray, rustic French kitchenware, wooden cheese tray with knife, vintage cheese platter...
Ceramic, Wood, Glass
Christofle Set of Caviar Spoon and Spreader
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
Very nice nice Caviar Set. Original boxes. Very good condition probably never used.
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Wallace "Ornate Georgian" Silver Plate Meat Platter
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century Wallace "Ornate Georgian" silver plate meat platter. Exceptional quality; oval form with egg & dart outer border & wide inner border of engraved reeds. Mar...
Silver
$2,118Sale Price|20% Off
Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual bottles holder is made of silver plated on brass on a wooden base. This is a French work, circa 1960.
Silver Plate
Austria 18th Century Copper Cakes Shapes Wall Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
18th century Austrian copper cakes shapes With certificate of authenticity
Copper
Faux Bois Cast Aluminum Silver Apple Design Condiment Platter by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cast aluminum condiment platter by Arthur Court. Three small scooped compartments cast together and held by a faux bois handle. Decorated with apples and vines. A great p...
Aluminum
Cheese Tray in Ceramic and Wood France 1970s Brown and Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This cheese tray or platter is from France. It has been made in the 1970s. Brown and Green Color.
Ceramic, Wood
Striking Engraved Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tray, London 1798
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by Crispin Fuller, this stunning, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, is in the Neoclassical style, fea...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Serving Platters by Versace for Rosenthal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by Gianni Versace for Rosenthal Studio Line, these "Le Voyage De Marco Polo" service platters or charger plates features beautiful and detaile...
Ceramic
Neoclassical George III Sterling Silver Oval Salver by Elizabeth Jones, 1793
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1793 by Elizabeth Jones, this elegant George III antique sterling silver salver is of a plain, oval form with a reeded border, and stands on four neoclassical...
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Salver - London 1795
By John Hutson
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by John Hutson, this very handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, is in the Neoclassical taste, and is oval in shape, engraved with ...
Sterling Silver
Silver "Bernegal" 'Drinking Cup' Portugal, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. Bernegal with wavy edge with rockery decoration and vegetal elements on the outside and two handles in the shape of an "S". In the flower that decorates the base on ...
Silver
Cruet Set, Silver, Glass, René-Pierre Ferrier, Paris, France, 1775
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks. Set made in silver in its color and glass composed of two jugs with handle, elongated neck and peak, and body of circular base, with the faceted exterior, an oval tr...
Silver
$423Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mid-20th Century American Gold Overlay Glass Centerpiece Plate, 36cm
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful vintage gold plated overlay glass centerpiece plates, from 1950th about. They are lovely items as serverware on Your table. The interesting price is the same : with flowers...
Art Glass
Plateau in the Restauration Taste with Grape and Leaf Motifs
Located in New York, NY
French. Plateau in the Restauration taste with grape and leaf motifs, circa 1825. Ormolu and patinated bronze, with mirror plate and wood backing. Measures: 15 7/8 in. diameter, 3 11...
Bronze