Well, it’s no secret that I have a thing for cake stands (or when we’re feeling fancy, cake “pedestals”), and when I first got into cakery, I would pick up any that caught my eye, and loved to keep them on display in our kitchen for all to see. Of course, where there is a cake, there should be a cake stand. At that time I had about 8 sweet and special stands in an array of colours and styles. And then every time I did a cake for the blog, I would wish I had yet another, so the collection kept on growing . . .
Aaaand then I wrote a book. Oh my! Just the idea of photographing an entire book of desserts put my cake-stand-collecting into high gear, and I may have gone into a bit of a buying frenzy. I bought up every single one I fell in love with, and now I have nowhere to keep them all, but love them just the same. So it seems I’ve become somewhat of a cake stand junkie, and shop for them anywhere and everywhere. After much online browsing, here are some of the charming finds I’ve got my eye on (and a few I currently own and love):
1: Loire Glass Blue Square | 2: Petal Pink Scallop | 3: Green Bird & Dome | 4: Mosser Glass White
Candy-coloured cake stands for all of us, I say! Some are a splurge (#6, 8, 13), some are a total steal (#1, 5, 11), and the rest fall in between, but I’m yet to regret a cake stand purchase. I even use them around the house for display and nifty storage–in the bathrooms and bedroom to hold nail polish and pretty toiletries, in the living room as a candle holder, and more.
I find a lot of mine at places like Winner’s (Canada’s version of Marshall’s), which are usually very affordable, since they are often from collections that are discontinued, etc. as well as antique stores (or plain old junk shops), but I also have a lot of luck online. Sites like Amazon
In my experience, it’s best to nab the ones you love when you see them because, aside from the classics (like Mosser Glass), the styles come and go so quickly as they’re constantly being replaced with new ones–much like fashion. And while this is exciting in itself, it can mean a lot of “I wish I would have bought that one when I saw it” moments.
So for the love of cake stands, let us shop!
Be back soon with more cake!
Oh, I absolutely love cake stands!! My favorite place to shop for them is in thrift stores and antique shops. Could you maybe do a post or even series on your cake stand collection? =)
I love your blog. Your photography is stunning, your cakes are gorgeous, and your writing is engaging. Sweetapolita.com is my favorite blog!
Me too, I always check out the Salvation Army and Goodwill for cake stands and other unique kitchen items! I have never heard of Winner’s but live on the U.S. /Canadian border so I will hopefully visit one soon. (And Swiss Chalet, Tim Horton’s and Ikea!!!) Love the white scalloped cake stand. luscious.
Aw, my mom doesn’t let me get any cake stands for my baking! She says our house is already cluttered with all of my stuff…haha! I’m in love with cake stands.
Never thought to check wayfair for cake stands! I do a lot of my hunting at stores like Marshalls/HomeGoods/TJMaxx or clearance sections of Anthropologie/Target
I just love cake stands. Just dresses up your presentation for any occasion.
I’ve recently turned into a cake stand junkie myself. I’m loving the green one with the sweet birdie perched on top. Tres cute!
I’m so Happy that I’m not alone in my Cake stand obsessions :) They make anything you put on them look better, tastier and fancy. It’s hard to find great buys here in Utah as there are so many crafty folks on the prowl for cute things to display their items on at shows and shops that the few that if the rare circumstance someone drops off one at Thrift store they are gone. I also love Bundt pans for the same reason :) 1,6, 10 & 13 are so cute :)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE cake stands. All colors, shapes and you have picked an amazing selection. My fav is the white Martha Stewart scallop. Thank you for sharing. I need to go to Macy’s!
I have totally run out of storage space for stands and had to resort to making individual base plates and stands that are interchangeable. Each of these shown here are lovely but #5 keeps winking at me!
These are all beautiful! I have yet to buy my first proper cake stand but I definitely want one of these!! I can see why it sends you into a frenzy!
I love cake stands, but haven’t started collecting them yet. Do you think you can do a post on how you store and display your cake stands?
Yes!!! That would be a very helpful post.
A cake stand display to me is like nectar to a hummingbird. I cannot resist it. These are some beautiful picks, my sweet!
I think I saw in a photo once you had a purple milk glass stand, and I have never ever seen purple milk glass before. Where does one acquire that?