Flatware Materials

Make your table everything you want it to be!

Casual to formal

Flatware sets are not only varied in design, but also in the material from which they are made.  You can buy heavy gauge stainless steel flatware sets to accommodate higher end and restaurant table setting motifs, or lighter stainless steel place settings for every day or more casual dining.  For a formal look, you can choose sterling silver flatware. 

Set the table, set the tone

Modern, classic, and decorative flatware designs are available in a variety of materials.  You choose the style to set the tone of your dining experience.  Here are some examples of the type of flatware sets available and the materials they are made out of:

Sophisticated flatware.  Superior weight 18/10 stainless steel combines heavy gauge construction with handsome shapes for high-end and restaurant dining.

Casual flatware.  A wide range of styles ideally suited to accommodate any table setting motif.  This fun and fashionable tableware will add to the enjoyment of day-to-day dining and entertainment.  Usually made with quality 18/8 stainless steel construction.

Fashion flatware.  Also made with stainless steel construction, these boldly designed flatware sets will indulge your spirit of innovation and sheer fun.

Heirloom flatware.  Striking designs and excellent craftsmanship mark this style of flatware sets.  Made with stainless steel or sterling silver. 

Sterling silver flatware.  Classic, timeless, elegant, and very collectible.  A sterling silver flatware set transforms a formal dining experience into a statement of exquisite taste.

Just for fun

Sure, you can use your sterling silver flatware for holiday meals and special occasions, but what about the fun styles available, for everyday use or for parties?  Here are some examples of more creatively designed flatware:

Bamboo Flatware Set.  Your table will have a tropical feel to it when you use this flatware set.  The wood-look handles of this set made by Cambridge flatware are fashioned to look like stems of bamboo.  Made of durable stainless steel with high quality plastic handles that are dishwasher safe.

Generations Collection.  Oneida flatware celebrates the many facets of 20th century design with the Generations Collection.  From the Art Nouveau era of the early 1900s to the Disco era of the 1970s, these patterns reflect the styles of five influential periods. 

Color Trends.  Refreshing colors for today's casual lifestyle.  These everyday use flatware patterns are offered in a variety of brightly colored handles to make any activity more fun. 

Whether you decide to go with a formal, functional, or fun flatware design, a quality flatware set will last you many years and make your table everything you want it to be!

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