Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Pair Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platters England C-1810 Neoclassical
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made these fabulous Greekware platters circa 1810.
They are decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art.
The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history.
At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic Games in 392 BC.
She became the first woman to win at the Olympics.**
They are large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep
Each rectangular platter is printed in blue with leaf and berry ground, radiating medallions, and urns containing classical scenes.
This was the first multi-scene pattern introduced at the Spode factory.
Dimensions: 20" x 15.5" 1.75" deep
Condition: Excellent.
Price: $ 4,400
The central image was taken from a 1791 collection of engravings...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
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...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Parcel Gilt Coin Silver Footed Salt Cellars By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style, parcel-gilt, Coin Silver (.900) footed salt cellars, American, Ca. 1850's (underside of each salt cellar is lightly engraved with script initials - NSG -...
Category
1850s American Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Gold, 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...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
English Silver Plated Tray
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A superb English silver plated tray. This rectangular tray features a deep set gadrooned border with elegant handles and is decorated with fanciful symmetrical engravings of floral a...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
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 ...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Lenox "Castle Garden" Oval Veggie Serving Bowl
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 ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique German Engraved Marble Whimsical Butchers Shop Cutting Boards
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Antique German Engraved Marble Whimsical Butchers Shop Cutting Boards
Custom made for a 25th Anniversary of a Butcher's shop
circa 1900s
Each one in the Neoclassical sty...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
Cut Crystal Cake Patisserie Stand with Cover
Located in Miami, FL
This delightfully heavy, cut crystal cake or patisserie stand sits on a pedestal base. Perfect for displaying your culinary confections, this piece’s simp...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Crystal
Danish 19th Century Bing Grøndahl Dinner Service with Greek Key Pattern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century Orange and Gilt Danish Bing Grøndahl Dinner Service For Twelve
Magnificent Danish Bing and Grøndahl complete dinner service set with tableware serving pieces for a m...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
By Josiah Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810.
It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art. It is large, measuring 20" x 15.5" x 1.75" deep, and is perfect for hanging.
The dramatic pattern shows a scene from Olympic history.
At the center, Cynisca wins the four-horse chariot race at the Greek Olympic...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
Antique English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Salver Tray by Crichton
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver salver. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1925. Round with beaded serpentine rim and four hoof supports. Fully marked including phrase “Made in Eng...
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Brass Shell Platter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid-20th century brass clam shell platter.
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
Silver tray. Mateo Martínez Moreno, Cordoba, Spain, 1789.
Located in Madrid, ES
Font. Silver. Mateo Martínez Moreno, Cordoba, Spain, 1789.
With contrast markings.
Silver dish in its color, oval in shape and great depth, which presents contrasting marks and an edge composed of smooth moldings of different widths curved drawing waves, ending in four peaks that extend towards the bottom of the piece, thus drawing a series of curves and countercurves This form is known as "cut profiles", and was a common resource in eighteenth-century Spanish silverware...
Category
1780s Spanish Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Clay
Antique Neoclassical pair of large Sterling Silver Salvers - London 1784
By John Lambe
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1784 by John Lambe, this very handsome pair of George III Period, Antique Sterling Silver Salvers, are in the Neoclassical style, featuring bead borders, and armorial engraving...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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....
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Deep Dish
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode pottery neo-classical Greek pattern blue deep dish,
Bacchus Mounted on a Panther,
Early-19th Century
The Spode Greek pattern pottery shaped rectangular dish with cantered...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Oval Dessert Dishes
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode neo-classical Greek pattern blue oval dessert dishes,
"A Domestic Ceremony",
Early 19th century
The Spode Greek pattern pottery dishes a...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
Sea Shell Appetizer Plates, Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a touch of the coastal vibe to your next dinner party. This set of 8 large shells are meant for appetizers or dessert plates. Colors vary from white to light brown and cream.
...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Shell
Neoclassical Liverpool Herculaneum Greek Pattern Blue Printed Pottery Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Herculaneum Neo-classical Greek pattern blue printed dish,
Early-19th century.
The Herculaneum pottery underglaze blue central pattern shows as...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Brass
American Glass Plates Printed in Gold in Different Sizes
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Art Glass
Large Salt Glaze 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...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Antique German Naïve Neoclassical Silver Tray
Located in New York, NY
German Neoclassical silver tray, 18th century. Oval with crimped rim. Embossed flower basket in well and garland on shoulder. A naïve representation of modish ornament. Marked. Weigh...
Category
18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Spode Pearleware Greek Pattern Blue Printed Hot Water Dishes-Zeus in His Chariot
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode Neo-classical Greek pattern blue printed hot water dishes,
Zeus in his Chariot,
A pair,
Early 19th century
(We have five in all-two pairs and a single)
The Spode pottery...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Salver or Tray, Silver, Edward, John & William Barnard, England, London, 1862
Located in Madrid, ES
Salver. Silver. Edward, John & William Barnard. England, London, 1862. With contrast markings.
Round salvilla with mixed contours decorated with elements in slight relief towards the edge and engravings towards the center, arranged around initials, and raised on legs with vegetal and architectural elements combining a polished finish with another. Edward Barnad & Sons was a company that was born in London around 1860 with Anthony Nelme...
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Copeland & Garrett Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Large Blue Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Copeland & Garrett Pottery neo-classical Greek Pattern blue dish,
Centaurs Battling Theseus,
1833-47
The Spode Greek pattern pottery, shaped r...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Early 20th Century Mario Buccellati Sterling Silver Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century Mario Buccellati sterling silver tray. Signed and hallmarked.
121.35 oz.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Dish
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Dish,
Bellerophon's Victory Over Chimera,
Early-19th century
The Spode Greek pattern pottery, sh...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Porcelain Platter, Hutschenreuther Hohenberg
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain platter, Hutschenreuther Hohenberg.
Category
1950s German Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Porcelain
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver Rope Rim Butter Pats, a Set of Seven, circa 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of seven, sterling silver butter pats, circa 1940s.
Marked Sterling, with a running rope bordered rim. Each pat is faintly initialed with a G.
The pats can also be used to hold a tea bag...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Antique English Sterling Silver Salver, London 1792 John Hutson
By John Hutson
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1792 by John Hutson, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, is plain in style, round in shape, and features reed borders, and reed de...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Porcelain Oyster Serving Plate in Brown and Gold, 1800s, Germany
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pre 1900s porcelain ceramic oyster plate in crisp white, brown and gold. Beautiful serving piece with 5 inventions for serving oysters. Each divot is decorated a an oyster (or muscle...
Category
1890s German Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Spode Pottery Large Neoclassical Greek Pattern Blue Pair of Dishes
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode pottery neoclassical Greek pattern blue pair of dishes,
Bacchus Mounted on a Panther,
Early-19th century
The Spode Greek pattern pottery sha...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Sterling Silver Paneled Rectangular Celery or Relish Tray, circa 1940s
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sterling silver celery tray by Gorham, circa 1940s.
A rectangular paneled tray with a rolled, shaped rim, very heavy in weight.
Marked: Gorham Sterling...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Flatware by Lappara & Gabriel in a case by Gorini Frères
Located in Paris, FR
108-piece sterling silver flatware service in neoclassical style, in its oak case crafted by the silversmith Gorini Frères. The set includes an array of ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Dutch Silver Neoclassical Salver Tray, Late 18 C
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Neoclassical 934 silver salver, late 18 c. Round. Open gallery sides with flowering rinceaux and beaded rim. Four fluted and tapering supports. Fully marked...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
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 ...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1770s French Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Silver
Austria 18th Century Copper Cakes Shapes Wall Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
18th century Austrian copper cakes shapes
With certificate of authenticity
Category
18th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical platters and serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Gianni Versace, Hutschenreuther, Rosenthal, and Spode. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $19,080 while the average work can sell for $1,100.
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