Artisan touches such as period glazes, blown glass and handcrafted silver lend warmth to the table: "Pearlware" plate handmade with 19th-century glazes from Rural Residence ($75; 518-822-1061). Striped silk napkin by Ann Gish ($24) and "Cavendish" handblown wineglass by Simon Pearce ($58; 800-774-5277). Cylindrical perforated bisque porcelain "Coral" lamp by Ted Muehling for Nymphenburg ($670; 212-431-3825). Tom Penn's "Kuroshiwo" sterling silver flatware ($1,550 for a five-piece setting) and "Assemble" pewter candlesticks from Robert Marinelli ($165 each; 212-414-0488). "Mochaware" serving bowl from Don Carpentier's Pottery ($150; 518-766-2422). Large "Flora" sepia bottle ($88) and white porcelain goblet ($55) are handmade by KleinReid (718-388-9331).
Lauren Fister