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The Best Flatware Sets for Entertaining and Everyday



When it comes to formal dinners, the details matter. From the plates to the water carafe, every little thing counts, down to the silverware. If your flatware set says “modern” while the rest of your décor says “traditional,” that’s something your guests are likely to notice. Similarly, the flatware you have around the home for everyday use should reflect your unique taste and the style in which you have chosen to decorate your home. People tend to notice the things they hold. Whatever the occasion—formal or informal—finding the best flatware set for your style is paramount. Luckily, Nest Casa has done the work for you, whether you’re entertaining or just looking for that perfect, everyday match.


Coming from the third-generation Italian cutlery makers at Mepra, this stainless-steel flatware set emphasizes craftsmanship in every way. NASA’s titanium-plating process ensures that the sets are durable enough for everyday wear, while unexpected colorways (such as brushed black) make this a lovely set to use when setting the table for entertaining.


Angled at those aiming for a rustic look, this set features hammered handles crafted by Italian artisans. Focused on both form and function, each piece is dishwasher safe.


Bamboo handles adorn this five-piece set, making it ideal for those with décor inspired by far-off lands. Characteristic horizontal notches ensure that no two pieces are alike. Bamboo makes for a great, eco-friendly, decorative material—even for furniture.


Made for those looking for a wooden-handle flatware set that’s easy enough to clean for everyday use. Resin castings give the appearance and feel of real wood while enabling the dinnerware to be washed in the dishwasher.


From the Italian brand’s Sedona collection, each piece of this stainless-steel flatware set mimics the waves made in the Arizona sand by millions of years’ worth of winds.


Get all the decorative benefits of straw-handled flatware without any of the negatives via this resin-cast, four-piece flatware set. This choice is perfect for anyone looking for a more natural look and feel for their cutlery.


Those who never know how to care for and store their silverware will love that this silver-plated, 38-piece set—which comes in its own presentation case. A sure head-turner with its Louis XV–style Marly detailing, the full collection even comes with a matching serving fork and spoon.


Forego the traditional with Christofle’s L’ame flatware set. Colored alloys are applied to the surface of each piece, leaving them tinted but dishwasher safe.


Modern in a distinctly Italian manner, the Glamour cutlery set from Casa Bugatti is available in a wide variety of colors. Buy multiple sets to mix and match for a dining experience like no other, or tailor your selection to the shades of your décor. The choice is yours.


Made of gold-plated brass with rosewood handles, this flatware set is sure to impress even the most particular of individuals. Assembled and polished by hand in France by the artisans of Alain Saint-Joanis, this is a stately example of special occasion flatware.


Looking for a reasonably priced flatware set that has a mid-century modern vibe? Look no further than this one in stainless-steel, which has enough settings for eight people.


With multiple decorative bands adorning each piece of flatware, this classic set would look at home surrounded by any design style.


This flatware set may be modern, but the navy detailing evokes images of the windswept Northeastern coastline. We love this updated take on classic American décor.




