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Crumpled white napkin on a silver tray, on a white tablecloth.

Silver Lining

Two silver pea-pod salt and pepper shakers on a white cloth beside a napkin on a tray.

Lera Spirina ( images )

The tired minimalism of the cafe of the first quarter of this century is dying, to be replaced with rich, individual details expressive of character. And a coffee shop that takes pride in those elements that could as easily be overlooked, elevates the experience to new heights.

Here we highlight some items of silverware selected by multidisciplinary studio GENTA that might turn any white-box cafe set-up into one worth remembering.

Oval silver tray with two cocoa truffles and a pink sweet arranged as a smiling face.

Two ornate silver serving spoons laid side by side on white cloth.

Silver rose in a bud vase beside a silver shaker on a white-draped table.

Pleated white napkin with a silver fork, knife and tray on a white cloth.

Vintage French restaurant service book on a silver plate beside a pleated napkin.

Silver swan-shaped dish between two shell dishes of redcurrants and cocoa truffles.

Whipped cream and a heart-shaped wafer in a footed silver sugar bowl.

Silver cake fork with a rose-shaped handle on white linen.

Pear-shaped silver dish with a leaf and stem on white cloth.

Napkin holder and silver tray with a stained paper napkin and scattered coffee grounds.

Silver crumb tray and scoop on white cloth with crumbs scattered around.

Open silver dish holding a till receipt and tissue paper.

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