Born With a Silver Spoon?🥄

...If not, we have plenty of them for you to choose from! Dishfunctional is at your service when it comes to treating yourself and keeping things in style!

Included in our vast inventory are silverplate platters, pitchers, teapots, candlesticks, and flatware once lived at the heart of elegant dining. These pieces might have graced a formal table decades ago, but their beauty doesn’t have to stay tucked away in cabinets and in the past. Whether you’re a collector, decorator, or DIY enthusiast, silverplate offers endless possibilities for both practical use and imaginative repurposing.

A Brief Word on Silverplate

Unlike sterling silver, which is solid, silverplate is made by applying a thin layer of silver over a base metal. This made silver’s beauty more accessible to households for generations. You’ll find silverplate in countless forms: ornate platters, sturdy pitchers, elegant candlestick holders, dainty teapots, and full flatware sets. Today, these treasures are widely available in vintage shops and resale stores at a less than a fraction of their original cost.

Using Silverplate the Traditional Way

• Platters & Trays – Perfect for serving hors d’oeuvres, cheese boards, or as a base for candles and seasonal displays.

• Pitchers & Teapots – Don’t let them sit idle! Use them as water pitchers, flower vases, or even whimsical planters.

• Flatware – Mix and match patterns for charming table settings, or keep a full set polished for special occasions.

• Candlesticks – A timeless touch for tables and mantels, whether holding taper candles or grouped as decorative accents.

Creative Repurposing Ideas

Silverplate is also a playground for DIY creativity. Here’s a couple ideas:

• Mirror Magic 🪞 – Transform a round or oval silverplate platter into a stunning wall mirror. The ornate edge becomes a ready-made frame.

• Chalkboard Charm ✍️ – Spray a silverplate tray with chalkboard paint to create an elegant message board for your kitchen, bar, or entryway.
  

• Centerpiece Planters 🌸 – Fill teapots or creamers with succulents or fresh flowers for a vintage garden look.
  

• Jewelry Holders 💍 – Small platters or flatware pieces can be turned into catchalls or hooks for necklaces and rings.

• Pedestals & Hat Stands 🎩 – Turn candlestick holders upside down or stack them with trays to make display pedestals — even whimsical hat stands!

A Timeless Treasure

Whether polished to a high shine or enjoyed with a touch of patina, silverplate brings the elements of history, character  and grandeur to your home. It’s a beautiful and versatile, functional and fun work of art. Who says yesterday’s tablescape can’t have a brand-new life today? And it literally goes with everything. Stop by and check out our extensive collection and bring home a piece that reflects your own charm.