As dinner parties begin, dressing the table is always a production. More often than not, I am seeing less of the traditional table cloth and more of the natural appeal of the dining table itself shine through. Most of these bare back tablescapes are using the oversized ambience of chargers to create a marvelous place setting. Chargers are often disregarded as a needless necessity, but more recently have blossomed into a table staple.

So don’t worry about over served guests and an expensive table cloth (a stainful combination). Here are just a few tangible choices that make it easy to charge it!

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Oscar De La Renta makes the most unique and exquisite chargers, like this green and white wonder.

AERIN strikes again with her fabulous taste in gold and clay marble chargers available at Neiman Marcus.

A playful and refined constellation charger by Raynard from William Wayne NYC. 

A timeless and intriguing bone charger on super sale for One Kings Lane.

 

This Juliska delft blue charger is a necessary indulgence for any passionate pursuer of blue and white.

This hand blown charger from Annie Glass is elegant, luxurious, and luminous for a candle light dinner party.

A rattan charger from Caspari is an approachable and universally pleasing choice for any table.

 

Crate & Barrel stainless steel chargers are versatile for a contemporary dinner or traditional place setting.