Best plate stand

Whether you're displaying vintage heirlooms, collector's items, or fine china, your plates are in safe hands with these stands. Adding charm and character to your home, plate stands give your keepsake items the attention they deserve, not to mention any other objects you might place on them. Such stands are also suitable for use with books, photographs, prints, and more. Here's our selection of the best available. 

Ornamental plates deserve a sturdy and appealing display, and the Artliving iron display stand fits the criteria (and you get two). The set, cast in enduring and supportive iron metal, offers the ideal foundation for your featured fragile items. Plates are anchored with two curve-catching hooks and stabilized by scrolling legs. These stands are available in several size options to fit your favorite valuables.

Plate stands are meant to present your dishware for display, not upstage them. For a stand that is simple in design, look no further than the clean lines of this Artliving plastic easel. Dishes can be safely nestled in its curved hooks, the curling legs providing a classic and sturdy base. The stand is also conveniently hinged and folds away if storage is required. This must-have holder is available in several packages, sizes, and colors to fulfill your display needs.

If a minimalist look is important to your style, this streamlined squared plate stand is a great option. Its continuous, one-piece design is crafted from durable metal and finished with a shimmering golden hue. The stand has an angular, folded shape with a notched lip to hold plates. With dimensions of 3.65-by-5-by-4.05 inches, the Tripar gold square display accommodates items from seven to 14 inches.

Display your favorite dishes with the handsome Tatuo wooden display stand set. This four-piece collection is crafted with elegant curves and fastened with contrasting golden hinges to fold them away when they are not in use. The stands are propped with a tri-leg base, offering stability to your decorative plates. This set is available in sizes and finishes to complement your interior design style. 

Present your dishware with the IPOW iron plate display stands. Each stand has a wide, stable frame constructed of durable coated iron wire. They have a broad hook-accented body and a secure tri-leg base. The legs even have rubber stoppers to provide a secure grip. These plate stands are also hinged and fold away when not in use. Since they are collapsible, the design features a tightening screw to offer additional display stability. This collection is available in several size options. 

The Decolore metal display stands are straightforward displays constructed from non-nonsense iron for the ultimate performance. They have a simple but sturdy angled design that will prop and position prized items from plates to picture frames. They are even available in several finishes, like classic black and sophisticated rose gold. No matter the hue you choose, these streamlined stands won't take center stage, giving your keepsakes the attention they deserve.

To exhibit a sizable bowl or platter, you'll need a stand built to hold grand dinnerware selections. This Tripar York metal stand, measuring 12.5-by-8 inches, is constructed to be a sound option for large dishes, offering the benefit of more height and depth. It's also a handy solution to hold a cookbook while you're following a recipe. It secures plates with its simple ball-tipped hooks and supports them with three non-slip gripped feet. The stand is topped with a decorative fleur-de-lis-inspired accent to provide a little panache.

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Not all plates are for eating, some are so pretty they need only to be seen. When that's the case, a plate stand will present them to the world. The Artliving iron display stands are a great place to start. They're inexpensive and simple enough to present your plates without too much flair. Although, we do happen to love the curved legs.

If you want your ceramics to do all the talking, consider a barely-there transparent stand like the Artliving plastic easels The clear design is available in a great value multipack, perfect for showing off a collection. 

Glamour has its place on the shelf, too. That's where the TRIPAR gold square display comes in. It has clean, modern lines and a striking, on-trend, golden finish. 

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