The Old-School Kitchen Essential That Doubles As A Chic Storage Solution

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Egg platters were once kitchen essentials. These serving dishes often feature unique designs with egg-shaped divots to create a picturesque presentation for deviled eggs. They first gained popularity as a mid-century cocktail party staple, but they're useful outside of dinner events, too. That's because they're also functionally designed so the contents don't shift — and those contents aren't limited to deviled eggs. Even if you're not hosting dinner parties or deviled eggs aren't your cup of tea, egg platters can be used as chic storage for small items that need organization.

And now that egg platters are less common, they have become collectors items. You may even want to put them on your list of thrifting must-haves as you search for the best vintage finds this year. The colored glass egg platters are especially collectable and if you can find a green glass egg platter, you'll be nabbing a vintage glass color that's making a trendy comeback.

Think outside the box, but it can still be in the kitchen. Use the small egg cups to present an organized snack tray. The size works well for nuts, grapes, crackers, olives, and cheese cubes. Egg platters could also be used as a fun spin on a candy dish by making an arrangement of small candies in each egg cup. It's a great way to add fun an variety as each cup can have something different in it.

Creative decorators can use egg platters a unique jewelry storage solution. The individual sections are the perfect way to keep necklace chains separate and can prevent tangling. They also work well for rings, earrings, and watches. Since egg platters come in a variety of shapes like circle, oval, square, or tiered, you can choose one that works best for your counter or shelf space.

Crafters will love using egg platters as a solution to store small craft supplies that need to stay organized. For example, beads can be separated into colors, needles can be arranged by size, and paints can be poured into the small cups without the fear of colors running together.

Egg platters don't just have to stay inside; there are many other ways to creatively repurpose them. Try repurposing an egg platter into a stunning garden feature to add a focal point to your yard. These treasures can avoid the landfill and your neighbors can admire your taste in vintage upcycling. And of course, it's fun to have egg platters on hand for their original purpose. If you've got a gathering planned, empty out your jewelry, give the platter a good wash, and serve some old-fashioned deviled eggs. The next day, you can clean it and use it for organization again. This beautiful, wood platter is portable with a carrying lid, so it doubles its functionality.  But if you're looking to keep the old-school feel, try this platter, or scour your local thrift stores.