| THE SCOUT 04.02.08 4:20 PM |
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| Diffa's Place Settings That Popped |
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| Books, picnic baskets, film reels, logs, and fabric encased in plexiglass were among the unusual props and decorative devices that topped tables at Diffa's Dining by Design event at Skylight. Here's a look at some of the most striking settings. |
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PHOTO GALLERY |
 | At Kravet Inc.'s dining table, Lucite-encased photos from Assouline's Inspired Styles topped a copy of the book at each place setting.
Photo: Francine Daveta for BizBash |
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 | Each setting featured low plexiglass cases of delicate fabric from Ankasa at the company's table for The New York Times.
Photo: Francine Daveta for BizBash |
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 | Cathy Hobbs of boutique and interior design firm Aphereä used film reels and canisters as a fanciful base for china.
Photo: Francine Daveta for BizBash |
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 | Individual wicker picnic baskets—complete with cups, utensils, and even potted pansies—served as place settings at Fashion Institute of Technology's table.
Photo: Francine Daveta for BizBash |
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 | The designers for the Allsteel/HOK table used log sections to prop up flatware.
Photo: Francine Daveta for BizBash |
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—Lisa Cericola & Mark Mavrigian
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Diffa, Diffa Dining by Design, Allsteel, Apherea, Fashion Institute of Technology, HOK, Kravet, The New York Times
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