Ottoman-Style Serveware

What makes serveware Ottoman-style?

Ottoman tableware is known for domed lids, decorative finials, embellished metalwork and motifs taken from palace life. You'll see those references in the ACAR names: Lale (the tulip, a symbol of the Ottoman era), Hürrem, Sultan, Semazen (the whirling dervish), Ayyıldızlı (crescent and star) and Nazar (the evil eye).

Lokum dishes and sugar bowls

A covered lokum dish keeps Turkish delight soft and makes offering it to guests a small ceremony. Choose from the small boat-shaped dish, the Swan dish, small and large oval covered dishes, and the No. 3 domed dish in plain or embellished versions. The Oval and Swan covered sugar bowls match, so you can set out a coordinated pair. Fill them with our Turkish delight.

Tea and coffee service

The Osmanlı and Elisa tea glass and saucer sets come in 2-person and 6-person sizes, and the Osmanlı 6-person tea set includes a tray. For coffee, the Lale, Hürrem, Sultan, Semazen and other ACAR coffee sets come with a metal tray, and the decorative 6-piece tea spoon sets add a touch of colour. For porcelain cups, browse Turkish coffee cup sets.

Zemzem serving sets and covered dishes

Zemzem glass serving sets are traditionally used to offer Zemzem water to visitors after a pilgrimage, and they also work well for serving water or sherbet. Small and large covered rice dishes keep pilaf warm at the table.

Choosing a finish

• Gold tone: bright and festive, popular for weddings and engagements.
• Silver tone: classic and easy to mix with white porcelain.
• Tinned finish: a soft, matte silver look.
• Antique copper and antique gold: warmer, aged tones for a vintage table.

Most designs come in several finishes, so you can build a matching set piece by piece. These sets are a favourite for çeyiz (a bride's trousseau) and housewarming gifts in Canada and back home.

Care

Wipe metal parts with a soft, dry cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners or soaking, which can dull the finish. Wash glass and porcelain parts by hand and check the product page for details.

Add a gold serving tray for carrying everything to the table, and see our Turkish Gift Guide for gift ideas at every budget.