Height changes how food reads on a table. Lifted onto the Giorno Cake Stand, a layer cake becomes the center of the room, and a stack of scones or a wheel of cheese gets the same treatment. The stand is handmade in Italy from stoneware, with a wreath of precise etchings around the edge and the nuanced glazing that leaves every piece with a slightly different patina. A blended clay including a stoneware fired at higher temperatures gives it the strength to hold real weight. Dishwasher and microwave safe, it works as a riser for cheese and fruit at a party as readily as for a birthday, and it is the sort of handmade Italian piece that stays out on the counter all week rather than waiting in a cabinet for an occasion.
