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.
At Kravet Inc.'s dining table, Lucite-encased photos from Assouline's Inspired Styles topped a copy of the book at each place setting.
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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.
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Cathy Hobbs of boutique and interior design firm Aphereä used film reels and canisters as a fanciful base for china.
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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.
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The designers for the Allsteel/HOK table used log sections to prop up flatware.
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