| Set of 8 | Mid-Century Silver-Plated Swan Knife Rests

| Set of 8 | Mid-Century Silver-Plated Swan Knife RestsDuring the mid 20th century, silverware was gradually becoming more accessible to a wider audience, a shift which led to greater experimentation with table settings and decorations, from austere Scandi inspired minimalism to detailed pieces with a more whimsical bent. Animal forms became a popular way to add an element of fun to functional flatware, often evoking a dreamy pastoral lifestyleeven if the diners were in fact gathered in a city penthouse.

This one’s glazed in paternoster beige

characteristics that were mainly found on quilts in the north-east region of the UK

These rose-printed cocktail napkins

The Ikebana-basami style scissors are traditionally used for flower arranging and cutting grasses

This beautiful vase utilises the bullicante technique

the Goccia Oceano Murano Glass Vase by Micheluzzi Glass is characterised by a distinctive shape that references the elongated form of a drop

This 1979 pendant necklace has a sterling silver construction elevated by vibrant sections of lacquered enamel

Use it in conjunction with coordinating cutlery

such as the Lighthouse design

a needle hygrometer and space for up to 110 cigars

Namiki’s fountain pen and ink gift set features illustrative parrot motifs which intertwine on painterly peach trees - an auspicious symbol of purity and health

Finnish jeweller and sculptor Björn Weckström’s captivating pieces defy the conventions of contemporary jewelry design