France's foremost interior designer showcases his signature table settings designed to brighten any occasion. Internationally acclaimed interior designer Alberto Pinto sets the paradigm for creating the perfect setting for entertaining, from large events to intimate, informal ones. Here, he explores the complete spectrum of stylish table settings. Pinto has designed table settings for every type of occasion, from formal corporate affairs to intimate evenings à deux. Profiled here are hundreds of successful designs sure to inspire anyone planning an event. Pinto shows how to create a desired mood or ambiance through the use of color combinations, finishes, textures, architectural flourishes, and floral arrangements, in styles ranging from minimalist simplicity to classic elegance.

Internalionally acclaimed interior designer, Alberto Pinto, sets lhe paradigm for excellence and innovation in his renowned designs for interiors. He is also known for creating the perfect setting for entertaining for large, extravagant events as well as intimate, informal ones. In his latest book, he explores the complete spectrmn of stylish table seltings. Pinto has designed table settings for every type of occasion, from formal corporate affairs and cocktail parties to family events and intimate evenings a deux. Profiled here are hundreds of successful designs sure to inspire anyone planning an event. Starting with the type of occasion and the personalities involved, Pinto shows how to tailor the table to the occasion at hand and to create the desired mood and ambience, He fearlessly combines colors, finishes,textures, architectural flourishes, and floral arrangement to set the stage for the perfect event in a variety of styles, including bold contemporary,, minimalist simplicity,, baroque extravagance, classic Old World elegance, and many nlore. Alberto Pinto Table Setti, g's is the perfect inspiration for planning any kind of event from weddings and family holidays to sophisticated, formal parties.

FOREWORD BY CLAIRE CHAZAL

INTRODUCTION

THE COLLECTOR'S SPIRIT

THE PASSION FOR FLOWERS

SETTING THE DECOR

THE PASSION FOR CRYSTAL

IN THE SUN

THE PASSION FOR PORCELAIN

FROM DAY TO DAY

THE PASSION FOR SILVERWARE

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS