Vintage,
Beautifully
Reimagined.
Mockingbird Heirloom Co. is a Tennessee-based artisan studio dedicated to transforming forgotten vintage pieces into timeless heirlooms for modern living.
Inspired by the Northern Mockingbird — Tennessee’s state bird and a symbol of innocence, harmlessness & beauty — we thoughtfully reimagine mismatched china and discarded treasures into elegant, usable works of art.
Each piece is carefully curated and given a second life, honoring the beauty of the past while creating something meant to be gathered around, gifted, and cherished for years to come. At Mockingbird Heirloom Co., we believe the most meaningful pieces carry a story — and deserve to be part of yours. To help you tell its story, we take the time to research each vintage piece and provide that to you. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, unless we find several coordinating pieces that we can match together for sets, which is rare.
Custom Tiered Trays from Vintage Plates in Tennessee
Custom Orders
Have plates with a story you can’t part with? We offer custom tiered trays created from your own cherished pieces—family china, sentimental finds, or plates that deserve a second life.
Each custom order is thoughtfully designed and handcrafted with care, honoring the character and history of your plates while transforming them into something beautiful, functional, and meant to be gathered around.
Custom orders are accepted in limited quantities. We would be honored to help you create something truly meaningful.
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A Note on Vintage Character
Each piece from Mockingbird Heirloom Co. is thoughtfully crafted from authentic vintage materials and lovingly given a second life. Because of this, you may notice gentle signs of age—small chips, hairline cracks, or subtle variations—that speak to the history and character of each piece. These timeworn details are not flaws, but reminders of a life once lived and beautifully continued.
Our serving trays and stands are carefully drilled at the center to accommodate a secure support system. This small opening is an intentional part of the design and craftsmanship, allowing each heirloom to be assembled safely and enjoyed for years to come.
We believe true beauty isn’t found in perfection, but in pieces that carry a story—and we are honored to share that story with you.
Enjoying Your Heirloom
Whether holding cherished jewelry, serving sweet treats, or adding beauty to your home, your piece was made to be enjoyed—not tucked away. With gentle handling and proper care, it will continue to carry its story forward for years to come.
If you have any questions about assembly or care, we’re always happy to help.
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Top Tier: Footed teacup featuring pink background, red rosebud, gold leaves. Pattern: Sunshine by Tuscan - Royal Tuscan.
Middle Tier: 5.5” saucer for footed teacup featuring pink background, red rosebud, gold leaves. Pattern: Sunshine by Tuscan - Royal Tuscan.
Bottom Tier: 8” plate featuring pink background, red rosebud, gold leaves. Pattern: Sunshine by Tuscan - Royal Tuscan.
Each plate is held together with a gold, 3-Tier Cake Stand Fitting Hardware made with heavy zinc alloy material. Each section of it measures 4.5”, which when used with three plates makes your stand roughly 15” tall.
Accessories in photo do not come with purchase.
These 3-tiered trays can easily be disassembled for storage.