Modern Tabletop Finds Under $10

If you're trying to set the table on a budget, our best advice is to keep it simple. Take a classic approach with white plates, basic glassware, and wooden serving bowls. It looks great, and won't cost you too much...

FIRST ROW
• 1 Modern Dinnerware from CB2, $2.95 - $6.95
• 2 Stemless Wine Glasses from CB2, $1.95 - $2.50
• 3 24-piece Bambu Flatware Set, $9.95
• 4 Dryckjom Pitcher from IKEA, $5
• 5 Sekin Serving Bowl from IKEA, $8

SECOND ROW
• 6 Martha Stewart Collection Montmarte Whiteware Mug, $6 (reg. $9)
• 7 Linden Napkin from Crate & Barrel, $3.95
• 8 Acacia Wood Dipping Bowls from Bed, Bath & Beyond, $2.99
• 9 Chilewich Placemat from Crate & Barrel, $9.95
• 10 Glass Pillar Candle Holders from Bed, Bath & Beyond, $4.99 - $5.99

Comments (6)

Awesome! This is great for us poor college kids with thousands in debt...I love the looks (and price!!) of the bambu flatware. How's the durability on those?

posted by theklamkid on August 25th 2009 at 4:31pm
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20 years ago, my husband and I purchased Bauhaus dinnerware from Crate and Barrel, now re-issued as the modern dinnerware shown here. At first Bauhaus was our only set of dishes. Over the years we have collected many more sets in many different styles but this design has stood the test of time.

posted by MBK1 on August 25th 2009 at 4:49pm
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How about Fishs Eddy? They're priced competitively and carry a mix of vintage and new. They've got basics, colors and quirkiness in abundance.

I bought my white and off-white plates, bowls, everything from them maybe 8 years ago and they are still going strong.

Coming out of the microwave, they are not scalding hot to the touch. I think they will last me a lot more years.

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posted by bitdot on August 25th 2009 at 6:32pm
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I have all white dishes and mostly white serving pieces (and white napkins, table cloths), but my table always looks so incredibly boring when it's set. I'd love to see some examples of simple/modern table settings that aren't over the top with accessories or overly themed for a particular event/holiday.

posted by asinner on August 26th 2009 at 9:14am
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I love you apartment therapy. Great post.

posted by darciekd on August 26th 2009 at 10:43am
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This is sound advice. Plain white dishware, in particular, will never go out of style. If you want to add interest, do it with textiles (runners, mats, tablecloths, etc.) and centerpieces.

posted by slowdown on August 26th 2009 at 12:18pm
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