Glass cake stands are a beautiful way to display and store your cakes, pastries and other baked goods. Although glass cake stands first appeared in 1620, they were originally used for serving wine rather than desserts and it wasn't until the 18th century that cake stands began to gain popularity in the United States. Glass cake stands can be single layer or they are also available in tiered sets. The most popular use for tiered stands is to display wedding cakes.
Tiered stands, or Bakers Stands, are versatile and can be used for many different occasions. From Weddings to informal dinners, glass cake stands are an elegant addition to any fine tableware collection. This style of tableware exemplifies simplicity and beauty. There are several types of cake plates available for purchase including platter, pedestal and tiered. Typically cake plates are round but square designs can also be found. From simple clear stands to vibrant Ruby Red there are many options for colors and patterns when selecting a cake stand. Some stands also include an optional cake dome to protect the desserts. Many styles of glass, porcelain and silver cake plates can be found online at Look In The Attic.
Glass cake plates are produced today - allowing you to easily incorporate them into your fine tableware collection. It is a simple way to add elegance to any dessert. When selecting a cake stand pay attention to height and diameter - not all cake plates are designed to hold a traditional cake, some are much smaller or larger. Remember that the care for your glass tableware is important and glass should not suddenly be transferred from extremely hot to extremely cold temperatures. You can also find other glass tableware such as plates, glasses, serving dishes and more which will help tie your cake plate into your existing tableware. Be sure to look in cooking and baking magazines for more tips and help.
Glass cake stands are readily available on-line as well as in many stores. Search for glass material and make sure to ask questions. What is the height? Is this cake stand available in any other colors? These are all important to know when selecting your cake stand so you can find the perfect piece to add to your home. These glass cake stands are available on-line through LookInTheAttic & Company and they also offer free assistance and help.
Kohn Coleman born in Michigan - received his Ph.D. from Iowa State University in 2000. He is president of LookInTheAttic & Company online at http://www.LookInTheAttic.com and authors numerous articles and publications on historical architecture.
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