Trivet

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A trivet, also known as a 'hot plate,' is an object placed between a serving dish or bowl, and a dining table, usually to protect the table from heat damage.

Metal trivets are often tripod-like structures with three legs that hold the dish or pot above the table surface. They often contain a receptacle for a candle that can be lit to keep food hot.

Modern trivets are made from wood, ceramic, fabric, or silicone.

[edit] History

Trivet, 19th century replica
Trivet, 19th century replica
French trivet, 19th century replica
French trivet, 19th century replica
Decorative brass trivets by the industrial designer Maurice Ascalon (1913-2003) and manufactured by the Pal-Bell Company circa 1940s.
Decorative brass trivets by the industrial designer Maurice Ascalon (1913-2003) and manufactured by the Pal-Bell Company circa 1940s.

Originally, trivets were used to elevate pots from the coals of a fire.

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