ABCD’s {crushing on} Matte Gold Flatware

Over the last year and a half, I have written a multitude of times about brass being back, how I adore gold accents, and about incorporating this pretty metallic into home decor in a modern way. I’ve long preferred wearing yellow gold over white, and it was only a matter of time before I started to want to decorate with it.Recently liberated from storage: my set of matte gold flatware. It was a gift from my mom last Winter. I had seen this set during our Summertime visit to Northern Michigan at one of my all time favorite stores, Huzza. I mentioned these pretties to my mom and how I’d love to set our table with gold flatware. To my delight, she decided to gift them to us for Christmas!On a recent visit to Ochre in Soho, I saw that they too were selling gold flatware. I just unpacked ours, and I can not wait to see them incorporated with our china. The boxes of china will remain packed until our kitchen cabinets are installed sometime next month ~ perhaps they will make their debut on our Thanksgiving table?I did a little hunting around, and if the clean lines that Huzza, Ochre, and All Modern are offering don’t suit you – it seems that Horchow and Neiman Marcus are hot on the gold rush trail. They’re offering more traditional lines in gleaming gold.
Obviously, I have personally dropped the stigma of yellow gold, but that about you? What do you think about gold accents on the dining table? Do you still have memories of your great aunt’s horrible brass cocktail table -or- can you embrace the look of gold with open arms?

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33 Responses to “ABCD’s {crushing on} Matte Gold Flatware”

  1. Erika @ BluLabel on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:25 am

    Oh my, I have a terrible crush on the gold bamboo flatware…headed to my fainting couch!

  2. Debbbie @TheHipHostess on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:28 am

    Never thought this would make a comeback, adore the matte finish!

  3. Tonia on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:32 am

    I love all of them! Especially the hammered ones!!

  4. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:36 am

    Erika, should I get out the smelling salts?!? I didn’t put a link to the bamboo in the actual post, so here, let me help you out: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod34800111&ecid=NMCINexTagFeed&003=5839325&010=H1FRY&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=17-64097238-2 Happy shopping!

    xooxABCD

  5. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:37 am

    Debbie, If they have not made a come back, I am pretending (in my world) they have! I think you’re right, the matte is a bit more updated over the shiny chrome like finish, isn’t it?

    Thanks for commenting!
    xoABCD

  6. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:38 am

    YAY!! I am glad to see you commenting on ABCD Tonia. I am happy that I could show you gold on the tabletop ~ and that you like it!!

    xoxABCD

  7. Michele Varian on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:54 am

    Morning! Being a natural magpie, I love gold flatware too. We have some in our store & on our website: http://www.michelevarian.com/IBS/SimpleCat/Product/asp/product-id/37010754.html It’s kind of the in between version of the different styles you’ve posted. It’s from Italy and it’s matte gold over stainless steel. They’re perfectly weighted in the hand and come in they’re own wooden storage box. I love them.

  8. Chanee on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:55 am

    I’m so into gold right now. Antique brass, gaudy brass, matte gold and the like, I love it all. The matte gold flatware is sophisticated and modern – a great selection! A look I’m very drawn to these days.

  9. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 9:58 am

    Michele,

    Whew-eeeeeee ~ Pure Gorgeous-ness. I am sorry I didn’t think to search your site for examples of gold flatware in this post. I would have loved to include them.

    Thanks for commenting. I hope everyone who reads this post clicks your link and makes it over to your site to see what you’ve got!
    xoABCD

  10. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 10:01 am

    Chanee, thanks for chiming in today~ I am glad I am not the only one crushing on gold right now. :D

  11. Heather on 14 Sep 2010 at 10:08 am

    Gorgeous photography, as always. I love the gold on gold, tempered with coll, steel grey napkins. Lovely colour palette.

  12. Heather on 14 Sep 2010 at 10:09 am

    that was meant to be *cool. Gah.

  13. Sara Kate on 14 Sep 2010 at 10:54 am

    Loving these. Perfect to get us in the mood for entertaining!

  14. Lisa Ferguson on 14 Sep 2010 at 10:58 am

    I want the gold bamboo~stat!

  15. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 11:15 am

    Did you see the comment for Erika at Blu Label? I left a link for your shopping pleasure!
    Thanks for commenting today Lisa.

    Take care.
    xoABCD

  16. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 11:17 am

    Sara Kate, It’s hard not to think they’ll be perfect on the holiday table ~ but also quite gorgeous any other time of the year. I have a set of mint green and lavender dishes that have a gold rim around them ~ wouldn’t that make a pretty table for a garden party?

  17. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 11:17 am

    Thanks for the compliment on the photography… I am working on it Heather! :D

  18. diane on 14 Sep 2010 at 11:30 am

    I love your set and the modern one but the more traditional are a bit too garish for me. Can your Mom adopt me and give me a set? glad to see the return of a warm metal that isnt oil rubbed bronze!

  19. cynthia at the daily basics on 14 Sep 2010 at 11:45 am

    I inherited the hammered silver plate from my Grandmother who received it from her mother-in-law. I LOVE IT!

  20. Will on 14 Sep 2010 at 11:53 am

    Oh, ABCD, seriously I love gold cutlery. Zara Home does the most fantastic designs at such affordable prices – I keep meaning to pick some up and your post has reminded me just how lovely it would be for the holiday season.

  21. ChantaleP on 14 Sep 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Am loving the gold too but especially, brass. It’s a poor man’s gold but imparts so many of its own characters in its sheen and knicks. You are so lucky to have a sweet sweet mom who bought you this beautiful set!

  22. sandy@oohlafroufrou on 14 Sep 2010 at 12:22 pm

    They’re all striking … I really love the gold bamboo, they look like pieces of jewelry and would be very sparkly on a table. I’ve learned not to rule out gold, silver, bronze, or whatever metallic finish, because they can all be lovely — I think it’s all in how you use it. My wide wedding band is hammered gold and the service above reminds me of it ;) I love to collect dishes and silverware and some of my serving pieces have silver accents like tiny dots around the edge and some gold rims and designs. Love it all!

  23. sketch42 on 14 Sep 2010 at 7:11 pm

    I have the modern ones!

  24. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 7:14 pm

    You’ve got the ones from All Modern?
    They’re all beautiful, but those = gorgeous!

    Thanks for commenting today Nicole.
    ABCD

  25. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 7:14 pm

    Sandy, it amazes me how many people today have referenced jewelry – I suppose dressing up a table is much like adorning one’s body! :D

    Thanks for commenting!
    xoABCD

  26. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 7:16 pm

    Yeah Chantale, you’re right — I do have a sweet, sweet mom — she’s like a fairy god mother of sorts to more than just me! :D
    Thanks for commenting ~ I am so glad I am not the only one crushing on gold and brass these days!
    xoABCD

  27. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Good call Will. Zara=cheap and cheery means that you won’t feel bad if at some point ‘gold’ feels outdated. Thanks for commenting ~ I can’t wait to meet you in NYC next Monday! YAY!
    ABCD

  28. ABCDDesigns on 14 Sep 2010 at 7:18 pm

    Diane, you’re not the first one to ask if my mom will consider adoption-LOL!
    Thanks for chiming in today, and I agree with you, (obvs!) the matte/modern is more interesting to me = it’s chic.
    ABCD

  29. make my day on 14 Sep 2010 at 7:56 pm

    hey there, i love the matt gold! i’ve been one of these people that combine gold and silver jewellery. Firstly because my wedding ring was white gold and silver..but then it just evolved because i like wearing pieces that mean something to me. I never thought to apply that to my table top! light bulb just went on! thanks heaps.

  30. Lisa Goulet on 14 Sep 2010 at 8:46 pm

    I’ve always loved silverware but hate the cleaning of it. My sister in law 30 years ago picked out her china and because it was gold rimmed she purchased gold cutlery…I thought it was terrible at the time! LOL! Though I must admit I like the matte gold much better than the shiny finish.

  31. ABCDDesigns on 15 Sep 2010 at 8:49 am

    Whew!! I am glad I could inspire you. :) Thanks for commenting on ABCD Design, it’s always great to “see” new faces chime in.

    xoABCD

  32. I Do Declare on 16 Sep 2010 at 11:39 am

    A tad late chiming in, but I adore gold. Love it. Some days I just refuse to ingore my self-proclaimed inner gaudy!

  33. ABCDDesigns on 16 Sep 2010 at 12:48 pm

    I do declare, you can chime in anytime you like! I hear you on inner-gaudy… I am like a parakeet in the mirror when I see all things metallic or sparkling!
    Thanks for commenting!
    ABCD

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