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You are here: Home / Decor / Collecting / Glass Cake Stands

Glass Cake Stands

November 22, 2010 by Jane T 7 Comments

glass cake stands - antique Duncan three-face cake stand - Seymour Auctions via AtticmagVintage American glass cake stands are beautiful and collectible pieces of serve ware.

Glass cake stands can be very ordinary or works of art. Plus they have a variety of uses that might not be obvious. In addition to cakes, I’ve used my cake stand for pies, pastries, cookies, fruit and cheese. During the holidays it becomes a pedestal for a striking glass ornament and garland arrangement. With the holidays ahead,  I wanted to celebrate these unusual, and even rare, American antique and vintage glass cake stands with colors and decorations that range from simple to elaborate.

A rare Duncan Three Face Cake Stand [top] with frosted stem and base. ca. 1878-1886, is a sculpted treasure. Made by George Duncan & Sons, in Pittsburgh, Pa. it dates back to 1865. John Ernest Miller joined the company as a designer in 1874 with the company incorporating as Duncan & Miller Glass Co in 1900. The artistry of design, the skill of the workers, and the colors of the glass set the company apart from others of the time. The factory continued production until June, 1955 when objects of this kind were swept out of style by the mid-century movement towards modern furniture and home décor.

glass cake stands - Duncan and Miller's King Arthur pattern glass pedestal cake stand with gold skirting , ca. 1905. - via AtticmagDuncan and Miller’s King Arthur pattern glass pedestal cake stand with gold skirting , ca. 1905.

glass cake stands - LE Smith Glass company pink trellis cake stand - via AtticmagThe  L. E. Smith Glass Company began in 1907 and is known for creating the first headlight lens for the Model T Ford as well as the original glass mixing bowl for kitchens. Pink, green, amber, yellow, amethyst and cobalt were being made as early as 1926 followed by a formula for highly collectible black glass. The company remains in business though production ceased last year. Smith’s pink trellis cake stand is a well loved shape and color.

glass cake stands - Fenton art glass vaseline glass cake stand, ca 1949 - Solvang Antique Center via AtticmagFenton Art Glass, founded in 1905 by Frank L. Fenton and his brother John W. Fenton, featured unusual colors that has helped it stay in the forefront of the handmade art glass industry. In late 1907, Fenton introduced “iridescent” or carnival glass.  Today the company is still family owned and producing glass known for its beautiful colors and patterns. The Vaseline glass cake stand is a particular color of yellow-green produced during the middle of the 20th Century when 2% Uranium Dioxide was added to the glass formula.

glass cake stands - detail of Fenton vaseline art glass cake stand - Solvang Antique Center via AtticmagA detail of this cake stand which dates to ca. 1949, and represents the continuation of Depression glass designs following World War II.

(Source: Seymour Auctions, All Antique Glass, Replacements Ltd., Solvang Antique Center)

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Comments

  1. Christine says

    November 23, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    OMG! These are gorgeous! I for one, am very fond of cake stands and I have nver seen anything like the first one, my favorite….Christinee

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  2. Marty@A Stroll thru Life says

    November 24, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    Oh my, what exquisite cake stands. Each one is a work of art. Gorgeous. Thanks for linking to TTT and have a Blessed Thanksgiving. Hugs, Marty

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  3. Jaybird says

    February 8, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Those are BEEutiful Ms. Jane!!! I have three crystal/glass cake stands and love using them for odd purposes. One is sitting in a west window right now…covered by a beautiful peach colored Christmas Cactus who thinks that now is the perfect time to bloom :^)
    I also wanted to comment that my crystal…inherited from my Mom, is Duncan-Miller Canterbury! It is lovely, and I really enjoy using it!
    Take care of yourself, I enjoy your posts when I get by here!

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    • franjane says

      November 23, 2012 at 10:54 pm

      I am extremely fond of glass cake paltes, especially square. I have several that have been purchased from garage sales and flea markets but I do not know how to find the hsitory or value of them. Any help will be appreciated.

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      • SONIA says

        June 10, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        I WONDERFUL IF YOU EVER FOUND WHERE TO FIND THE HISTORY OR VALUE OF OLD CAKE PLATES FROM THE 1800 PLUS….i , ALSO WOULDLIKE TO KNOW WHERE TO LOOK FOR ACCURATE VALUES….ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

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        • Jane F says

          June 13, 2017 at 7:27 am

          Hi Sonia, There is no one place to establish values for those. Usually auction sales records are best. But those are quite random around the country. But I love old cake stands! Do you have a collection?

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  4. ChanaGoanna says

    December 30, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    Those are breathtakingly beautiful. Oh dear…looks like I’ll have to start another collection!

    Reply

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