Silver plate exploded in popularity during the Victorian era, when everyone wanted the look of wealth without the price tag. It was the original affordable luxury.
Today, designers are obsessed with mixing silver plate with raw woods and linen. A tarnished bowl of apples looks like a still life painting. Don’t feel pressured to keep everything gleaming.
In fact, a light haze of tarnish can make a modern room feel grounded and warm, like a well-loved home that doesn’t try too hard.
