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as in silver
eating and serving utensils
during the party we ran short of tableware, so I went next door and borrowed some forks and knives
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as in dinnerware
dishes used for eating or serving food or drink
the couple would take out their good tableware only on special occasions
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Franco Fasano has been in the Fasano family for 18 generations, selling a large collection of tableware, vases and amphorae.
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Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
Everything from the wallpaper and the chandelier to the cushions, pillows, and chairs from the brand’s Domus home collection, and of course, the gorgeous tableware, has been created with attention to detail by the historic company founded almost 300 years ago.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
These lightweight fabrics give gingham a breezy, casual vibe, perfect for a relaxed decor or summer tableware.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
Pick up something special for your home at Sparrow House Interiors, which sells a wide range of artwork, tableware, antique porcelain and glass, lighting, and more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2024
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Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
Everything from the wallpaper and the chandelier to the cushions, pillows, and chairs from the brand’s Domus home collection, and of course, the gorgeous tableware, has been created with attention to detail by the historic company founded almost 300 years ago.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
These lightweight fabrics give gingham a breezy, casual vibe, perfect for a relaxed decor or summer tableware.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
Pick up something special for your home at Sparrow House Interiors, which sells a wide range of artwork, tableware, antique porcelain and glass, lighting, and more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Tableware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tableware. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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