Alberto Pinto Table Settings

MCDOWELL, Dane [text by] [212] pp. 2009 Rizzoli 12" x 9" 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.