Haute Residence presents a roundup six luxury tableware sets to turn your dining table from functional to sophisticated.
#1: Aerin Charger Plates
Made in Italy, these gold and marble clay charger plates by Aerin exude subtle sophistication. Best displayed as a pair, these chargers are sold individually. The gold charger plate is porcelain with a 24-karat gold finish, and the marble clay charger plate is made of glazed ceramic. They are available at Neiman Marcus for $325 apiece.
#2: Michael Wainwright Gold Dinnerware
Classic porcelain meets 24-karat gold in this Cape Cod-inspired dinnerware. Massachusetts-based designer, Michael Wainwright, draws inspiration from his travels, from Italy's cathedrals to the dunes of Cape Cod. The set ranges from a bread plate of $90 to a charger of $190, and can be purchased at Neiman Marcus.
#3: Hermés Bleus d'Ailleurs
This graceful set of nomadic blue and white tableware by Hermés is the ultimate in understated elegance and luxury. Pieces range from a napkin ring for $105 to a large round tray for $1,540, and can be purchased from Hermés.
#4: Marchesa Gilded Forest Place Setting
A name synonymous with style, this five-piece gilded forest dinnerware place setting by Marchesa will bring opulence and elegance to any dining room table. The richly detailed, golden flora-and-fauna design is made of bone china and rimmed in 25-karat gold. The place setting includes a dinner plate, salad plate, bread and butter plate, six-ounce cup, and saucer. The full place setting can be purchased for $225 from Neiman Marcus.
#5: Oscar de la Renta Botanical Dinnerware
This botanically-inspired dinnerware set made of stoneware was designed by revered designer Oscar de la Renta, and handcrafted in Portugal. In a partnership with The New York Botanical Garden, the images on each plate were handpicked from a collection of rare books and engravings to inspire the design. The set ranges from $38 for a dessert plate to $135 for a charger. The pieces can be purchased from Neiman Marcus.
#6: Vera Wang for Wedgwood Place Setting
The elegant simplicity of this five-piece polished gold flatware set by Vera Wang for Wedgwood complements a variety of styles and collections in dinnerware. The set can be purchased for $125 from Wedgwood.