Vintage Snack Sets: A Look Back and How to Use Them Today

Hi and Welcome! In this video, I share the history of vintage snack sets and wonderful ways to incorporate them into today's entertaining! Let's revive those forgotten retro snack sets and bring them back into our lives with style! Join me as I explore the charm of their designs and practical ways to use them today. So dust off those gems and rediscover the joy of snacking in vintage flair with me. Cheers! ~ Nicole
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[@dianahults3059]

My mom had two different glass sets. I now have them. Both of her sets had cups. She would use them for Bible Study meetings and other meetings she had in the evening. Love that I have them now.

[@AdorntheTable]

That's wonderful! Those sets bring so many fond memories. ❤😊

[@Celtic_Bee]

I have a set of amber snack sets that belonged to my grandmother. When having an overnight at her house she would serve soup and sandwiches on them for lunch and french toast and syrup for breakfast. It made us feel so special.

[@AdorntheTable]

What a wonderful memory! And that you have those sets makes them very special!!

[@leliaguilbert7974]

Snack sets were a staple in every home where ladies served snacks at their club meetings. The little trays were easy to carry and sat perfectly on one’s lap. Thank you for sharing this tradition and your suggestions to collect and use them for entertaining guests.

[@AdorntheTable]

So true! And than you for your comments.

[@FelichiaTM]

Wow! Love I came across your video. I had the Hazel Atlas ribs and beads trays from a thrift store and didn't know what it was used for, cups weren't with it. 20 years later, I gave it back to another thrift shop. Im now on the hunt for another set but by Wexford. I like using my vintage glass and look forward to using these.Thank you for the video!

[@AdorntheTable]

I'm so happy to hear you enjoy using vintage glass! I hope you find the Wexford set! 😊

[@auntlizzy1308]

I have about 7 sets of these. I am glad to see I’m not the only one that likes them!

[@AdorntheTable]

Wow ~ 7! You do like them 😀!! Nice to know that they're still being loved. ❤

[@hollydawsonjames1999]

I have a set of 12, violet pattern, they belonged to a a lady I knew who passed away. Their beautiful and so delicate

[@AdorntheTable]

They sound gorgeous! You're fortunate to have them. 🙂

[@hollydawsonjames1999]

@ thank you, each time I see I think of my dear friend

[@jessicamckay0514]

I use mine as platters for parties too. Anything that has a dip side. Shrimp cocktail, veggies and dip, strawberries and chocolate sauce. It's particularly nice if you want variety. Ranch and carrots on one plate celery and french onion on another. Small bowls for other glassware you might own often fit nicely in the cup place if you need a wider mouth. The tray side is often a great width to hold cocktail napkins.

[@AdorntheTable]

Love that! What a wonderful way to use snack sets ~ especially the idea for holding cocktail napkins!! 👍😀

[@angelaevans1636]

I’m so glad you brought this topic up. I happen to love them, grew up with them and own a set from the 1930s which is perfect for bridge parties and ladies lunches. Your enthusiasm for them is precious… great job and thank you♥️

[@AdorntheTable]

Awwww! Thank you!!!! I do love them, and just used them at a function. Many of my friends had never seen before and really enjoyed using them. 😀

[@susangannon2972]

I am a big collector of everything vintage. I’ve started collecting snack sets too and have been lucky to find some pretty ones recently. A favorite tearoom I go yo always uses them for sandwiches and salad or soup in the cup- perfect! I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!

[@AdorntheTable]

I love that a tea room is putting snack sets to use! A perfect way to serve little sandwiches! Thanks for sharing!!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I have one set of four left that is a china set, with roses on it. the plates are round and there is a rimmed area for the cup. I haven't used them in years but I might get my son to bring the set down from the top shelf of cupboard and use it myself for lunch or dinner...plenty large enough because I don't eat big meals anymore. Thanks for this look back down memory lane. Have a Blessed day.

[@AdorntheTable]

Your set sounds lovely. Yes ~ you should definitely start using and enjoying them. No need for them to collect dust. 😊 Thank you for sharing ~ I appreciate it!!

[@tewrightson]

I absolutely love these and love vintage parties. So much nicer than paper plates or regular ordinary china.

[@AdorntheTable]

I TOTALLY agree! ❤ And my friends love it when I pull them out. They become a topic of conversation.

[@jennifermaxson7356]

As I was preparing to host a tea party for the ladies in my family, I put out a request for decor and other items thru my neighborhood "Buy Nothing" group on FB. Someone generously gifted me a 16 piece, iridescent snack set. I'd never seen nor heard of these but incidentally found another yellow set at a thrift store. One thing led to another and here i am seeing your video. I am so excited to incorporate these for fun meals and snacks with my family as well as larger gatherings in lieu of paper/plastic. Thank you for the great info and ideas!!

[@AdorntheTable]

What a wonderful gift from your "Buy Nothing" group. I LOVE that you're gonna use them! I bet your tea party will be fabulous!! 😀

[@Faith-qp8us]

I remember these from baby and wedding showers..

[@AdorntheTable]

They'd be perfect for baby and wedding showers today, too!

[@jph2329]

The ribbed tray is Hazel Atlas glass co. From the late 1940’s snack, sip and smoke.

[@AdorntheTable]

Thank you for letting me know. I appreciate it!

[@micheleclevenger8552]

I recommend hand-washing only, unless you know your dishwasher doesn't put an etching on glass items. This will keep them fabulous looking forever! The trays are also good as a vanity tray for jewelry and makeup.

[@AdorntheTable]

Yes, good point! If you don't want etching on your glass, you should hand wash them. I love the suggestion to use them as vanity trays. 👍

[@lorrainelewandowski8737]

I would have said put a tea bag and a spoon 🥄 what a shock I would never would have thought of a eating drinking smoking tray so strange❤😊

[@AdorntheTable]

A tea bag and spoon makes total sense (now), but back then smoking while eating wasn't uncommon. It sounds SO crazy to do now! 😀

[@bohobellevintage]

I have several sets and never knew about the ashtray! I thought it was a maybe a slot for a small tea spoon? Thank you for all of the info!

[@AdorntheTable]

You are so welcome! Using that small cigarette slot for a teaspoon is a great idea! Especially if someone is using the cup for tea. 😀

[@heatherlambert8660]

I also had no clue about the ashtray. I am excited to have just found your video. I have at least 4 sets of snack trays and got them at an unbelievable low price at thrift stores. I happened to get the last cup you showed separately and found it fit in the first tray you have I also have. I love the handle on the cup. Great video! Thanks

[@heatherlambert8660]

I wonder what the cup originally looked like for the first tray.

[@AdorntheTable]

It makes me SO happy to hear that you liked my video. Thank you! I too love the beaded handle cup. It's SO cute! Enjoy your snack sets 😀

[@AdorntheTable]

I believe I saw it in a picture and it being very simple.

[@marthacortinas525]

I have several sets from my grandmother. Have you seen the Hawaiian ones

[@AdorntheTable]

You're so lucky! Are you referring to the Hawaiian leaf ones (which I've seen and love), or something else?

[@judywood4530]

I am 77 and I received a snack set when I married my first husband. Then I inherited my mother's snack trays when she passed. I have to admit that I have never used either set, but now that I want to get away from single use products (paper plates), I may be digging them out to use. I expect that there will be some education needed bucause my guests will likely be unfimiliar with them.

[@AdorntheTable]

That is awesome! Yes, pull them out and use them. I bet your friends will get a kick out of using them too!