Charger Plates

Thrive · ‎08-03-2011

Do you like to add charger plates to your formal table setting?

I am thinking about getting some gold ones to go with my Lady Carlyle china.

QVCkitty1 · ‎05-23-2015

I think that sounds lovely, I like the look of charger plates.🍽🍽

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ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

i love using my gold chargers to elevate a special dinner. they look beautiful with my cobalt blue/gold/cream china. too bad that entertaining like this is not as prevalent as in days past. i love a beautiful table.

meallen616 · ‎01-10-2013

Charger plates with a formal setting is lovely. Enjoy and

libbyannE · ‎10-27-2010

I like to use red service plates and not just at the holidays. I like the warm, bright look. I set the table with the charger plates because it creates a finished, festive look when guests take their places. Then I remove the Chargers with the dinner plates when we have finished our main course.

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

Whenever I set our dining room table, I use chargers. I have gold and silver both shiny and matte, pewter and my most recent are Christmas red and green. I've gotten so used to seeing them that now when I see a formal table without them, it looks unfinished.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

Most charger plates I've seen are plastic. Is that the norm? Guess I resist including plasticware in a formal tablescape, even though they add some zip.

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

Yes, definitely, and they don't cost that much. Several years ago, I purchased gold charger plates, white dishes with a gold rim, and gold place settings. Truly festive and lovely. My SIL was so enchanted when they were here that first year, she made my brother take her shopping and buy all the same items. I was flattered.

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bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

I bought some for gifts and they were returned (my daughters). Now I have more than one set and I really am not using them. I imagine I will have to give them away. I tried a local auction house and they gave me strange looks and told me to just donate them.

ms traditional · ‎03-09-2010

@ValuSkr wrote:
Most charger plates I've seen are plastic. Is that the norm? Guess I resist including plasticware in a formal tablescape, even though they add some zip.

i have some metal ones and some that are not plastic but some kind of composite with gold overlay. they are quite heavy and can easily handle the weight of plates on top. they are easily maintained. the metal ones need a little buffing and polishing to keep presentable. of course if you are lucky enough to have oversized plates to coordinate,they can be used. it is all about the play of size, color - i think originally they were used more to keep the tablecloth clean!