title: Laying the Elegant Table: China, Faience, Porcelain, Majolica, Glassware, Flatware, Tureens, Platters, Trays, Centerpieces, Tea Sets
author: Ines Heugel
description: &#34;Lavish photographs and vintage drawings illustrate the descriptive text.&#34; -- <i>Mar07 MAINE ANTIQUE DIGEST </i><br /><br />&#34;beautifully photographed vignettes&#34; &#34;the ideas from the book are sure to benefit both seasoned and novice party planners&#34; -- <i>May07 ROMANTIC HOMES </i><br /><br />-- &#34;For a complete understanding of how to set your holiday table in style a la Old World, look no further than this book.&#34; -- <i>Nov06 RIVIERA MAGAZINE </i><br /><br />&#34;The book is a superb reference.&#34; -- <i>Mar07 BETTER HOMES & GARDENS </i><br /><br />-- &#34;...provides wonderful, much-needed inspiration for our holiday tables.&#34; -- <i>Nov06 PAPERCITY MAGAZINE HOUSTON </i>
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  Table of Contents
  
  [Title Page](Pier_9780307433527_epub_tp_r1.htm)
  
  [Dedication](Pier_9780307433527_epub_ded_r1.htm)
  
  [one](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c01_r1.htm)
  
  [two](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c02_r1.htm)
  
  [three](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c03_r1.htm)
  
  [four](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c04_r1.htm)
  
  [five](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c05_r1.htm)
  
  [six](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c06_r1.htm)
  
  [seven](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c07_r1.htm)
  
  [eight](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c08_r1.htm)
  
  [nine](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c09_r1.htm)
  
  [ten](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c10_r1.htm)
  
  [eleven](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c11_r1.htm)
  
  [twelve](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c12_r1.htm)
  
  [thirteen](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c13_r1.htm)
  
  [fourteen](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c14_r1.htm)
  
  [fifteen](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c15_r1.htm)
  
  [sixteen](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c16_r1.htm)
  
  [seventeen](Pier_9780307433527_epub_c17_r1.htm)
  
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