Emmetts place

Michael Tavano used several patterned plates and a fabric place mat, and incorporated an offset folded napkin into each place setting.

Echodesign used silky patterned napkins tied in knots and matte gold flatware.

Marc Blackwell's brown and white place setting included paint-dipped flatware (a big trend at Diffa), as well as silver-edged glassware.

At the New York School of Interior Design's setting, overseen by Philip Gorrivan, Lucite boxes served as place settings. Each one contained a glowing red light and silver chopsticks.