If you’re taking the trouble to make scones, cakes and sweet treats by hand (or, at least, letting guests believe that you did) then they’d need to be displayed and served with equal effort. Ready to showcase your party-starters and scrumptious afternoon tea delights in the very best light, is this stunning brass coloured, slate cake stand, from Artesà.

This serving stand really takes the trend for Art Deco-inspired luxe and makes it its own. Vivid against the smooth metal are two circular natural slate platters. Beautiful as a centrepiece and easy to manoeuvre, it's the perfect party piece, and can be used as a cake stand, cheese board, afternoon tea set, or for pretty much any other special occasion.