This expandable organizer seems to be the answer to keep large and small utensils exactly where you want them, thereby providing serenity to those of us more finicky about disorganized flatware.

-Dividers adjust to accommodate all utensil shapes and sizes -Organize more utensils in one compartment -Multiple utensils stay neatly stacked even when drawers are opening and closing -Expands from 9.75'' to 16.25'' to fit kitchen drawers

15.25'' x 9.5'' to 16'' x 2''

[posted by katie]

Thinking outside of the box, UtiliTILE has designed a creative solution to utensil storage. It's halfway between a useful fixture and an art piece, which leads me to think it's well worth some consideration.

"UtiliTILE: Dining is a series of simple-to-mount yet elegant lacquered wall tiles, each providing a specific storage function for the dining room. Have a buffet without having a table... A useful tile for storing your utensils in a fun and space saving way, as if hurled into the wall by a knife thrower. Setting the table is as easy as pulling out as many utensils as you need. Magnets ensure that the system works smoothly."

Materials: Baltic birch ply, lacquer.

24 W 24 H 1.25 D

[posted by katie]

These aren't necessarily something you'd buy to complete your table setting, but I think they would be perfect as gift or to make the tea or coffee ritual a little more special.

Bisque porcelain

Small 4"l, Medium 4.5"l, Long 6.5"l.

[posted by katie]

"Designed by Philippe Starck, the Lux collection consists of a complete selection of plastic glassware, cutlery, and dinnerware for entertaining or everyday use. very durable, the collection is available in a number of colors. the most notable aspect of the design is a horn-like projection from the plates that secures bowls and cups. this allows free movement at parties or for an everyday meal in front of the TV. a black saucer combined with a long stemmed champagne is perfect for the more formal affair."

[posted by kris]

Smart.

"restless, or uki hashi are chopsticks that don’t need a chopstick rest. because of their shape, the tips won’t touch the table when they’re set down. you’ll find comfort in their simple design."

Black, Mustard, Red, or Off-White.

This simple set of flatwear was designed with ergonomic features, including an easy to grasp dinner knife which stands on its edge, and the dinner and salad forks which are angled to fit the mouth.

In addition, the silverware has a great weight to so you don't feel like you're eating with plastic utensils.

Made in Denmark
Size: 5.75l - 8.75"l
8/8 stainless steel
Dishwasher safe

I don't usually go for gold, but I do have to admit this setting looks pretty luxe on a tabletop.

"Simple modern shapes in stainless steel are gilded with a durable matte gold finish."

• 18/10 stainless steel
• Brushed finish with scratch-resistant PVD coating
• Dishwasher-safe
• Made in Italy

5-Piece Place Setting.

A modern take on 19th century Italian silverware. Dishwasher safe in temperatures of up to 250 degrees Farenheit.

Set includes four forks, four spoons, four knives and four dessert spoons.

designers: Donata Paruccini, Fabio Bortolani

manufacturer: Pandora Design, Italy

materials: plastic

If you use this for any dinner parties, you had better prepare something more spectacular than the flatware!

"Mango's bold design continues to delight 21st century diners in both everyday and formal table settings with its genuine elegance. Made of matte brushed 18/10 stainless steel.

Nanny Still is one of Finland's most colorful designers with a wide range of products. She works with the same clear elegance in a variety of different materials: metal, glass, ceramics. Nanny Still masters almost everything to do with art and industrial design. She was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 1972 and the Diploma of Honour at the Triennale in Milan in 1954, to name just a few of her awards."

Designed in 1971 by Nanny Still
5 piece place setting as shown

This is a really respectable set of silverware. Proportioned nicely. Dishwasher-safe. Heavy-gauge, high-quality stainless steel with a satin finish. What more could you want?

20-Piece Set: four each of salad forks, dinner forks, knives, tablespoons and teaspoons.