square oneBecause it’s made of marble, this little angular dessert dish by Roost never loses its cool. $38 |
heavy metalWith their pewter and gold beads, Kim Seybert’s placemats and napkin rings lend gleam and glam to a sophisticated table. placemat $118, napkin ring $21 |
bowl modelWith its decorative stoneware bowl and a cast-aluminum base, the Forét Pedestal Bowl and Stand by Chris Madden for JCPenney Home truly stands and delivers. $79.99 - Advertisement -
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natural wonderHandmade with hammered texturing, Michael Aram’s stainless-steel Botanical Pod salad bowl sits on bronze twigs; silver-plated leaf salad servers are finished with a tarnish-resistant coating bowl $280, servers $59 |
place trackThis stainless-steel placecard holder can also hold recipes, photos, and buffet-table food labels $1.95 each |
see shellServe au natural with this iridescent shell dish with a matching Mother of Pearl spoon. Both are perched atop a rectangular hammered tray by Mary Jurek tray, $130, dish, $42, spoon, $5 |
a good startThese Terra Toscana handpainted ceramic appetizer plates give a new twist to a square meal. set of four, $33.99 |
apron stringsJessie Steele’s hostess apron in onyx creates a whole new category in entertaining: vintage chic. $30 |
crack upFine china comes into the 21st century with the Shatter teapot and teacup and saucer, designed by William Harvey for Umbra. teapot $47.50, cup/saucer $28.50 |
say cheese (or chocolate!)Parties are painless with this 17-piece stainless-steel fondue pot by CasaModa. Collapsible handles and stackable parts nest neatly in a reusable space-saving box. - Advertisement -
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good woodCreated by New York designer Neil Cohen, Dansk DesignArt’s ice bucket and bread tray (in American walnut and European beech woods) mesh both rustic and modern styles. ice bucket, $136, bread tray, $36 |