You Can Get Your Hands on This Martha Stewart-Approved Kitchen Gem for Just $25 (It Looks Vintage!)
If you’ve been wanting to add a bit more color to your dishware collection, then let Martha Stewart convince you that green is the way to go. Martha is an avid collector of vintage jadeite, and you can get the look with her very own line of jadeite-inspired green glass servingware. That includes a cake stand that looks like something straight out of the 1930s, and it’s available on QVC for just $25 (a steal compared to other brands!).
What Is Jadeite?
Jadeite is a type of green glassware that became popular during the tail end of the Great Depression. It was originally a mix of green scrap and opaque glass that was cheap to produce, yet pretty because it looked similar to natural green jade. Jadeite is stain- and heat-resistant, and was used for serving and food storage purposes (think: Tupperware before Tupperware was invented). It dipped in popularity in the mid-20th century, but has since made a comeback in recent years among vintage collectors.
Martha created her own version of jadeite dishware, and this cake stand from her line is a beautiful homage to the original thing with its ruffled edges, light green tint, and decorative yet sturdy base. At just $25, it’s also almost half the cost of similar-looking jadeite cake stands on the market right now.
This stand measures just under nine inches in diameter, which makes it great for displaying homemade cakes, pies, and other desserts. But you could also use it as a centerpiece with candles, salt and pepper shakers, and other knickknacks on display.
And because it’s the perfect light green shade, jadeite is ideal for spring dinner parties, too. It’s fresh, bright, and pairs well with a bouquet of fresh tulips. Just think about how adorable jadeite pieces would look on your Easter table!
Pick up Martha’s cake stand while it’s available on QVC’s website for just $25, and then keep your eyes peeled for jadeite the next time you hit up your local vintage store. Once you have one piece, you may find yourself building a collection just like Martha’s!
Buy: Martha Stewart Jadeite Colored Glass Cake Stand, $25