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A plate stand holds a decorative plate upright or flat against a wall so you can display it instead of storing it in a cabinet. People use them for hand-painted and collectible plates, holiday and commemorative china, art pottery, and framed-looking pieces that deserve to be seen. The stands here split into two jobs, wall display and tabletop display, so the first thing to decide is where the plate will go.

The plate stands for display here are sized by the plate's diameter, and the ranges differ by type. Brass wire hangers run from 3 to 20 inches, twisted-wire tabletop stands run from 4 to 14 inches, and clear easels run from 3 to 18 inches on the largest adjustable model. Match the stand to the plate, not the other way around. If you know the diameter, choose the range it falls into, and if you are not sure, bring the plate in or tell us the measurement, and we will size it for you.

A wall plate hanger holds the plate flat against the wall, while a tabletop plate stand sets it upright on a flat surface. The brass wire hangers here grip the rim with sprung arms and hang from a single hook or nail, so the plate sits close to the wall like framed art. Twisted-wire stands and clear easels rest on a shelf, mantel, or sideboard and prop the plate at an angle. Choose the hanger for a wall arrangement and the stand or easel for a surface.

Choose a brass plate stand when you want the holder to be part of the display, and a clear easel when you want a more minimalist look. The warm metal of the brass wire plate stands suits traditional and antique plates, transferware, and painted china, and the twisted-wire tabletop versions add a decorative frame around the piece. The clear easels come in two styles: adjustable clear-wire easels and solid Classic acrylic easels, both low-profile so the plate leads rather than the holder, which suits modern rooms and bold patterns. Several clear-wire easels are adjustable, so one easel fits a range of plate sizes.

The brass wire wall hangers are rated for plates up to 2 pounds, which covers most decorative and dinner plates. The twisted-wire tabletop stands and clear easels don't have a published weight rating, since a tabletop stand supports the plate from below rather than gripping it on a wall, so the main thing to match is the diameter.

The brass wire hangers hang from a single hook or nail, like a picture frame. Sprung arms grip the plate's rim, and vinyl tips prevent them from scratching the glaze. Set the hook, spread the arms over the plate, and let the tension hold it in place, so you don't need adhesive or to drill into the plate. For a heavy or valuable piece, anchor the hook into a stud or use a wall fixing rated for the weight.

A plate stand shouldn't scratch your plate when it is sized correctly, and the contact points are protected. The brass wire hangers here have vinyl tips on the arms that grip the rim, and the tabletop stands and easels hold the plate along smooth edges. Avoid forcing a plate into a holder that is too small, which strains the rim. Sizing the stand to the plate keeps the piece safe.

We ship plate stands with free fast shipping on orders over $50, plus free delivery for neighbors on the Upper East Side. Smaller orders ship at standard rates, and the stands are light, so shipping is straightforward. If you need a stand by a certain date or want to confirm delivery to your address, call or message the store, and we will handle the rest.