A trivet protects surfaces from heat damage when placing hot cookware on them.

Kitchen Safety

Trivets can be made from different materials including metal, wood, silicone, or ceramic.

Material Variety

Trivets can also serve as decorative kitchen items, with various designs and colors.

Historically, trivets were used for cooking or warming food directly over a fire.

Old trivets are often valued as collectibles or used for rustic decoration.

In historical dramas or period literature, trivets may be mentioned as part of daily life.