7 Sophisticated Serving Dishes

With its punchy colors and trendy zig-zag pattern, it’s an edgy twist on a traditional serving tool.

To buy: $32, frenchbull.com.

Featured October 2011

Gorgeous yet hefty two-toned terracotta is ideal for autumn. Use for chips and dip or pile up some popcorn and add fun candy mix-ins on the side.

To buy: $37, crateandbarrel.com.

This wooden tray is ideal for the indecisive: Give your guests a variety of choices from mixed veggies to three different dips.

To buy: $33, fishseddy.com.

For the super glam gal on girls’ night in, a mirrored serving dish that doubles as a coffee-table sculpture.

To buy: $75, na.wwrd.com.

Nuts for nuts, but never quite know where to put those pesky shells? This stacked dish provides the answer. Pour nuts in the top while tossing empty shells underneath.

To buy: $18, aplusrstore.com.

Made of crystal and metal, which marry elegantly when nested together. Fill with fresh fruit and yogurt dip.

To buy: $200, nambe.com.

Say goodbye to the boring bowl and platter and serve appetizers on this textured dish with a ginkgo leaf design. Makes a perfect hostess gift as well.

To buy: $139, michaelaram.com.

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