If you're taking the trouble to make your canapés and bite-sized 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 in the very best light is this stunning brass and slate serving stand, from Artesà.

Art Deco-esque style, this serving stand really takes the trend for bold designs and makes it its own. Vivid against the smooth metal, two large natural slate platters sit between a pair of brass coloured circles, with a third acting as a base for stable serving.  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.