a three-legged metal stand for supporting a cooking vessel in a hearth

a stand with short feet used under a hot dish on a table

an object used to create an air space between a hot object like the pot, and a countertop or table, so it will not burn

a quick and easy project that can be used either in the kitchen or as part of a more formal setting in the dining room, depending on your needs

Early cookware and utensils were made to be used until they fell apart, and metal implements were thrown away or melted down, often by iterant tinkers, to make new pots and pans. As a result, pieces from the 1700's and 1800's are more rare than might be expected.

Three-legged metal table or stand used near a fireplace to warm dishes.

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