A round of applause for these divine cake stands, the perfect way to display all your sugary treats.

STYLING John Mangila PHOTOGRAPHY Amanda Prior

BARGAIN BUYS

Above, from left: White Basics Romance footed cake stand, $29.95, Maxwell & Williams. Alimrose cake stand in White, $28, Crave Wares. Trevlig cake stand, $14, Ikea.

Above, from left: Tag cake stand in White, $35, Crave Wares. Clara cake plate, $29.95, Primo Imports, and Nigella Lawson Living Kitchen sugar bowl in Cream (lid not shown), $29, www.gifts.com.au. Damask footed cake stand in Blue, $29.95, Casa Domani.

MID-RANGE

Above, from left: Royal Albert Zandra Rhodes teacup & saucer, $59.95/set, The Perfect Gift. Small Bettina footed cake plate, $39.95, Primo Imports. Nigella Lawson Living Kitchen cake stand in Blue, $59, www.gifts.com.au. Lace cake stand with server in Cream, $44, The Bay Tree.

Above, from left: Ciroa Midas Gold pedestal cake stand, $39.95, Sheldon & Hammond. Bodum Provence Layer cake stand, $39.95, Sheldon & Hammond. Carina Sherlock cake stand, $46, Split Watermelon.

SPLASH OUT

Above, from left: Cake stand in Ivory, from $180, Dinosaur Designs. Kosta Boda Limelight cake plate, $155, Form + Design. Pewter cake stand, $155, The Perfect Gift.

Above, from left: Studio cake stand and lid, $149.95, Krosno. Royal Albert English Buffet footed cake plate, $79.95, Royal Doulton. Beng & Lotta Single cake stand, $95, Crave Wares.