All About Flatware

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Just the basics

Flatware sets come in a wide range of styles, patterns and prices.  You can purchase a 20 piece flatware set, which includes four five-piece place settings, or a larger 40 piece set, which includes eight five-piece place settings.  A five-piece place setting includes:

Placefork

Saladfork

Placespoon

Soupspoon

Knife

The stainless way

Stainless steel flatware is the most widely sold tableware.  Stainless steel combines heavy gauge construction with handsome shapes and styles.  There are two weights of stainless flatware; the superior heavy weight 18/10 stainless steel construction is suited to accommodate higher-end and restaurant table setting motifs.  The quality 18/10 stainless steel place setting is a less expensive choice for everyday casual dining.  Other stainless steel flatware styles include:

Casual flatware.  The fun and fashionable stainless steel assortment will add to the enjoyment of day-to-day dining and entertaining.

Fashion flatware.  Indulge your spirit of innovation and sheer fun with this unique look of bold designs and unusual handled flatware.

Heirloom and golden accents.  Striking designs and excellent craftsmanship are the perfect complements to your sophisticated style.

Fashionable flatware

There are so many styles of flatware sets you may have trouble deciding on a pattern.  It may help to match your flatware to your decorating motif or dinnerware set.  Here are some examples of the most popular styles of flatware:

Beadedborder

Colonial

Contemporary

Continental

Floral

Gold accents

Ornate

Plain

A classic look

Choose the classic, elegant look of sterling silver flatware for a formal dining experience.  Many high-end sterling silver flatware manufacturers like, Towle, Reed and Barton, Gorham, and the International Silver Company have been producing silver plated flatware since the 1800s. 

Many people reserve their sterling silver flatware sets for holiday dining and other special occasions.  Because of the high cost, a great way to get a sterling silver flatware set is to ask for place settings on your bridal registry.

Most popular

One of the most popular tableware available is Oneida flatware.  Oneida offers dozens of patterns to suit any taste.  Many of the Oneida flatware sets are available in two piece entertainment sets, three piece service settings, hostess sets, and five piece place settings.  You can also purchase individual pieces to add to your Oneida flatware set.

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