'Tis the season for cocktail parties, and these peculiar serving platters will help you serve up hors d'oeuvres in style. From fashion-inspired kitchenware that zips up to breast-shaped bowls, there's something for bachelors and domestic divas alike.
See these and more peculiar serving platters above.
Implications - The recession caused a revival in home cooking; instead of hosting a fete at a nearby bar or restaurant, many partygoers opted to host parties at home instead. Innovative dishes and serving platters offer instant conversation-starters at such events, and also reflect the host's refined tastes in food and drink. Product designers can take advantage of this market by creating consumer dishes fit for upscale restaurants.
36 Peculiar Serving Platters
From Monument Serving Trays to Fashion-Inspired Kitchenware:
Marissa Brassfield — Oct 17, 2010 — Art & Design
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Computer Peripheral Platters
The Black Walnet Keyboard Tray Keeps You Neat and Organized
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Breast-Inspired Bowls
Claudia Schiffer's Body Inspires Lagerfeld for Dom Perignon
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2-in-1 Party Platters
The Scoop Chip and Dip Servers Are Stacked Snack Plates
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Digital Platter
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Plate Table Tops
Elad Kashi's Table Set Lets You Eat Straight Off Its Surface
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Pop Art Plateware
Eat Off of Andy Warhol's Iconic Artwork
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Champagne & Sushi Platters
The ‘Dish' by Young Sang Eun Keeps the Party Cool
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Ergonomic Lap Plates
Lapware from Andrea Marin Encourages You to Ditch the Dinner Table
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Caveman Tableware
The Sjoerd Jonkers 'Neolastic' Collection Channels Primitive Times
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Minimalist Java Sets
Cohen Roey's 'Friends' Coffee' is an All-in-One Kettle & Serving Tray
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Paint Splattered Dishes
The Zest Plates Add a Pop of Colour to Kitchenware
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Muti-Sensory Serving Plates
Concept Gastronomic Dishes by Chef Juan Mari Arzak
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Pretty Saucy Platters
Tell Them What You Really Think with Hidden Meaning Plates
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Flowering French Platters
The Fleur De Lis Platter is Perfect for Croissants and Escargot
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Literary Spill-Proof Platters
The Yu-Hun Kim Reading Tray Eases the Problems of Multitasking
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Glowing Drink Platters
The LED Multi-Colored Serving Tray Turns Any Party into a Hip Hotspot
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Fashion-Inspired Kitchenware
Zipper Platter
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Sporked Salad Bowls
The 'Hands on Salad Bowl' from Pangelly Design
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Cup-Covering Party Platters
The 'Go Plate' Lets You Hold Everything in One Hand
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Space Age Tea Servers
The Alessi Silver Tea and Coffee Server Makes Your Afternoon More Luxurious
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Floating Food Servers
The Airy Cocktail is Perfect for Your Next Dinner Party
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Historical Monument Platters
Italian Piazza Trays
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Virtual Dishware Designers
SplatterPlatter Lets You Create Your Own Artistic Dishes
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Gel Core Serving Platters
Thermal Tray Keeps Treats at the Proper Temperature
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Chilly Cooling Plates
The Chill Serving Platter Keeps Food Cold
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Musical Lazy Susans
Deni 4100 Musical Cake Tray Helps Amateur Hosts
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Porky Serving Platters
The Bacon Platter is the Best Way to Serve Breakfast
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Cordless Kitchen Platters
Sleek Warming Tray Keeps Hot Foods at Safe Temperatures
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Grafitti-Friendly Serving Platters
Natural Slate Cheese Board Lets You Label Your Goodies
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Decadent Dessertware
Alessi's Essentiel De Patisserie by Matali Crasset
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Comfort Food Dishware
Use Only When Sick or Vegging Out
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Billiard-Inspired Fruit Bowls
Triangle Dinnerware Lets You Play With Your Food
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Techified Trays
The Baita Bueno 'Why Not?' Platter Charges Your Gadgets
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Poltergeist-Conjuring Plates
The Ouija Board Dinner Set is Perfect for Serving Spooks
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Alien Invader Fruit Bowls
The Flying Saucer Bowl Will Boggle Everyone's Minds
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Puzzling Serving Boards
Puzzle-Shaped Platter by Roost Lets You Play Games With Your Food
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