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Tablesetting 101

If your mother forgot to teach you how to set the table, or if you’re forgotten those eternal rules, here’s our guide to help you navigate the complicated world of table setting etiquette, complete with cheat sheets.

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Breakfast Table

When company comes, it's nice to set the table for a proper breakfast. You won't need a salad fork, but if you're serving a hot cereal like oatmeal, you may want a place spoon. You can also put the teaspoon on the table in this instance, since coffee will be served from the beginning of the meal. A juice glass is the only necessary stemware, although you may want to serve ice water, in which case you could add a water goblet.

› Download the Breakfast Table Cheat Sheet

Flatware: Pottery Barn
Place mat: Pottery Barn
China: Wedgwood
Glass: ESD
Vase: Private collection
Napkin: Private Collection

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