What are antique wooden platters used for?

These pieces serve as functional serving platters, afternoon tea trays, and display dishes. Their robust timber construction allows them to be used for holding objects or presenting food items.

How do I care for wooden platters?

Keep wooden items away from excessive moisture and direct heat sources to prevent the timber from warping. Treating the surface with appropriate oils helps maintain the natural finish of the wood.

What periods do these platters come from?

The pieces span several eras, including Georgian, Edwardian, and the nineteen-thirties. Stylistic influences range from eighteenth-century traditional designs to Georgian revival pieces.

The selection includes timbers such as mahogany, walnut, maple, and satinwood. Finer examples utilise decorative veneers like burr wood and oyster veneer.