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Creative Combinations

Pairing vintage pieces with a modern flair

By Muffie Vardell Wells / Styled for Photography by Muffie Vardell Wells

Photography by Robert Clark

A striking reflection for a beautiful gold rimmed setting includes a family Sevres dinner plate with antique gold rimmed compote and Haviland Limoges cup and saucer. To update the setting, the Annieglass Gold Edgey charger from non(e)such balances the grouping. A mixture of old and new wine and water glasses adds sparkle and refinement.

Mixing traditional and contemporary tableware transforms a table setting. Creating combinations of vintage pieces with bold modern patterns can be both fun and challenging. Interestingly, but not surprisingly, uniquely mismatched groupings are becoming the new classic.

When choosing pieces, let color be the unifying theme. Marrying an English Minton plate with a Richard Ginori Charger may seem a stretch, but the balance in the large to the small designs and color combinations gives each setting and course a whole new tone. Modernistic colored glassware can refresh antique crystal water goblets, and trendy sunset table linens can transport a late 19th century formal dinner plate to a swanky table for a cocktail supper.

For casual elegance at a “rise and shine” brunch, open the cabinet and start with your predictable Juliska Sitio Stripe Indigo plate, then layer with Grandmother’s coveted antique salad plate, generally only used for special occasions. Balance with a Juliska blue tumbler and modern ivory acrylic place setting — splendid!

Mix it up by rethinking the dependable and expected. It takes a practiced eye to get it right, but take pleasure in using long forgotten china, silver, and linens, and find joy in mingling them with the newer sleek and clean options on your shelves. Unify the patterns with fresh flowers, and let each personal design be a conversation piece! 

To set a swanky cocktail supper, add a modern Michael Aram Orange Dip Dye Napkin with Capdeco Conty Tortoise place setting from non(e)such. The yellow Andrea by Sadek dinner plate from a family collection is triumphant silhouetted on the blood orange charger from Anna Weatherley Designs, non(e)such.
To set a swanky cocktail supper, add a modern Michael Aram Orange Dip Dye Napkin with Capdeco Conty Tortoise place setting from non(e)such. The yellow Andrea by Sadek dinner plate from a family collection is triumphant silhouetted on the blood orange charger from Anna Weatherley Designs, non(e)such.
Give antique heirloom salad plates a fresh feel for a “rise and shine” brunch! Pair with Juliska Sitio Stripe Indigo plate, Carine blue tumbler, and napkin for a crisp blue and white theme. Blue Pheasant Montecito Ivory Acrylic place 
setting adds flair to any grouping, non(e)such.
Give antique heirloom salad plates a fresh feel for a “rise and shine” brunch! Pair with Juliska Sitio Stripe Indigo plate, Carine blue tumbler, and napkin for a crisp blue and white theme. Blue Pheasant Montecito Ivory Acrylic place setting adds flair to any grouping, non(e)such.
Let your heirloom silver and china reflect your new family traditions by adding a twist of modern chic.
Let your heirloom silver and china reflect your new family traditions by adding a twist of modern chic.
Let your heirloom silver and china reflect your new family traditions by adding a twist of modern chic.
Let your heirloom silver and china reflect your new family traditions by adding a twist of modern chic.
Let your heirloom silver and china reflect your new family traditions by adding a twist of modern chic.
Let your heirloom silver and china reflect your new family traditions by adding a twist of modern chic.
Mix and match antique floral Haviland patterns throughout your table for a collector’s dream. Pale lavender and pinks with gold accents are set off by cream peonies and lush rose blooms. Modern crystal vase and bowl create as well as complement the affair. The perfect grouping for a ladies’ lunch or bridal shower.
Mix and match antique floral Haviland patterns throughout your table for a collector’s dream. Pale lavender and pinks with gold accents are set off by cream peonies and lush rose blooms. Modern crystal vase and bowl create as well as complement the affair. The perfect grouping for a ladies’ lunch or bridal shower.
Serve your steak dinner on an Old English Staffordshire plate, easily paired with red wine in a Riedel stemless glass. Salad can be tossed tableside in a Juliska Carina bowl, non(e)such.
Serve your steak dinner on an Old English Staffordshire plate, easily paired with red wine in a Riedel stemless glass. Salad can be tossed tableside in a Juliska Carina bowl, non(e)such.
This heirloom porcelain dinner plate takes the spotlight for an elegant evening supper. Candlelight will highlight the family crystal mixed with recent purchases. Use Grandmother’s antique Chinese embroidered organdy place mats with your new linen napkins. Create a feast for the eyes!
This heirloom porcelain dinner plate takes the spotlight for an elegant evening supper. Candlelight will highlight the family crystal mixed with recent purchases. Use Grandmother’s antique Chinese embroidered organdy place mats with your new linen napkins. Create a feast for the eyes!
This heirloom porcelain dinner plate takes the spotlight for an elegant evening supper. Candlelight will highlight the family crystal mixed with recent purchases. Use Grandmother’s antique Chinese embroidered organdy place mats with your new linen napkins. Create a feast for the eyes!
This heirloom porcelain dinner plate takes the spotlight for an elegant evening supper. Candlelight will highlight the family crystal mixed with recent purchases. Use Grandmother’s antique Chinese embroidered organdy place mats with your new linen napkins. Create a feast for the eyes!
 After-dinner chocolate served on antique General Demain plate from France pairs perfectly with your favorite cabernet.
After-dinner chocolate served on antique General Demain plate from France pairs perfectly with your favorite cabernet.

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