Sango Dinnerware, Vertigo Black 16 Piece Set

The crystalline blue of the Bormioli Rocco's Nettuno Blue collection of drinking glasses recalls tranquil waters of Tyrrhenian Sea, on which the ancient town of Nettuno (Neptune in Italian) is located. The silhouette and the lines of the highball glasses (shown left) are definitely Italian in design and lend an air of casual sophistication.

Elegance comes easy with the Fair Harbor accent plate, perfect for salad and dessert. Durable stoneware in an oyster-gray hue is half glazed, half matte and totally timeless. From the kate spade new york dinnerware collection.

Compose a striking arrangement with the Black Orchid serving bowl by Michael Aram. Fine white Limoges porcelain flourishes under a dark watercolor motif inspired by foliage from around the world.

Make it bright. Handcrafted by Villeroy & Boch, the Colour Concepts double old-fashioned glass combines a thick sham and brilliant red hue to serve up effortless modern style.