Laying the Elegant Table : China, Faience, Porcelain, Majolica, Glassware, Flatware, Tureens, Platters, Trays, Centerpieces, Tea Sets

English

ISBN: 0847828441

EAN: 9780847828449

Category: Cooking / Tablesetting

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated

Release Date: 10/31/2006

Synopsis: Whether you are planning a celebration or a cozy breakfast with the newspaper, there is more to a good meal than just the food. Setting a table is a neglected art, and In?s Heugel proves that part of the satisfaction of food is the art of presenting it in the perfect table setting. She shows how to scour flea markets and antique shops and find the perfect faience, porcelain, glass ware, silver, and other objects that enhance the table, and then she demonstrates how to combine them for the best effect. The nearly forgotten art of setting a table is about to be revived with this wondrously illustrated survey of classic table settings including faience, porcelain, glass wares, silverware, coffee and tea services, trays, serving dishes, and ornaments (such as table center pieces) that add a sense of old-fashioned charm and refinement to any occasion. In?s Heugel reviews the history behind each type of item, explores essential details about how they are crafted as well as the major manufacturers and brands to look out for, and then includes a plethora of advice for amateur buyers and collectors. The lavish photographs depict exactly how the pieces are used and how they can be combined to create the aura of old-time elegance or bygone charm. Delightful reproductions of old engravings and lithographs adorn the margins and enhance the effect of the illustrations. This book will be perfect for anyone who loves antiques, wants actually use their pieces to create the perfect table setting, or who is looking for ideas on entertaining with panache.

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Laying the Elegant Table : China, Faience, Porcelain, Majolica, Glassware, Flatware, Tureens, Platters, Trays, Centerpieces, Tea Sets

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.92 inches

Width: 8.6 inches

Length: 10.93 inches

Weight: 39.61 oz

Pages: 184