The Corcoran Ball's Patterned Plates and Napkin Folds

Courtney Thompson

April 20, 2010

As has been the case in recent years, the 55th annual Corcoran Ball on Friday was all about the tabletops. Beyond the soaring arrangements by Jack Lucky, and Perfect Settings' rainbow wheel of linens, the evening's patterned plates and napkins (folded by Occasions staffers) varied drastically in shape and color by room. Here's a look at what the planners came up with.

The Architect plate atop a silver charger at the Corcoran Ball

The Architect plate atop a silver charger at the Corcoran Ball

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

In the rotunda, where current exhibit 'Helios: Eadweard Muybridge in a Time of Change' was the inspiration, three stacked black-and-white plates from Perfect Settings alluded to the photographs. The center plate from the Architect line is reminiscent of a film strip—another nod to the photographic inspiration.

In the rotunda, where current exhibit "Helios: Eadweard Muybridge in a Time of Change" was the inspiration, three stacked black-and-white plates from Perfect Settings alluded to the photographs. The center plate from the Architect line is reminiscent of a film strip—another nod to the photographic inspiration.

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

Red glass plates topped Copper Mosaic chargers in the Mantle Room, providing a stark contrasting to Jack Lucky's towering green bouquets.

Red glass plates topped Copper Mosaic chargers in the Mantle Room, providing a stark contrasting to Jack Lucky's towering green bouquets.

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

Gallery 5's whimsical palette included the turquoise Leaf Round cocktail plate atop the antique-looking Sevres plate in lilac and a turquoise glass charger.

Gallery 5's whimsical palette included the turquoise Leaf Round cocktail plate atop the antique-looking Sevres plate in lilac and a turquoise glass charger.

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

Sferra Hemstitch napkins in pumpkin, raspberry, and white were folded into 'corn on the cob' patterns atop Rose Medallion plates, adding to the atrium's spring-themed tabletops.

Sferra Hemstitch napkins in pumpkin, raspberry, and white were folded into "corn on the cob" patterns atop Rose Medallion plates, adding to the atrium's spring-themed tabletops.

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

Glenboro Plaid Periwinkle napkins in 'castle' folds added a preppy note to the Little Mantle Room.

Glenboro Plaid Periwinkle napkins in "castle" folds added a preppy note to the Little Mantle Room.

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

'Prima donna'-folded purple dupioni napkins trimmed in lavender silk accented the Salon Doré's regal look.

"Prima donna"-folded purple dupioni napkins trimmed in lavender silk accented the Salon Doré's regal look.

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

Gallery 1 tables included Fancy Dot napkins folded into 'diamond in the square' shapes atop Dot Square Ocean dinner and appetizer plates.

Gallery 1 tables included Fancy Dot napkins folded into "diamond in the square" shapes atop Dot Square Ocean dinner and appetizer plates.

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

The Bridge's 'Fashion in the Making' theme was echoed in the crushed georgette napkins in 'Japanese' folds.

The Bridge's "Fashion in the Making" theme was echoed in the crushed georgette napkins in "Japanese" folds.

Photo: Tony Brown/Imijination Photography for BizBash

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