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“That pattern seems so sharp, so sartorial, so I started by pairing it with table linens inspired by men’s suiting. All the linens were custom made by my great friend Mario at NY Upholstery Services, from Stroheim’s Buxley plaid tablecloth and Salenside stripe napkins and Fabricut’s Zirconium Steel placemats. 

“Anyone’s wardrobe is a great place to find inspiration for tabletop or interior design scheme. If it’s a color or fabric that flatters, I say surround yourself with it, every day and especially on special occasions.”

“The black and silver herringbone pattern of the plates felt both like suiting to me, but also totally Art Deco.” So Patrick headed into territory with the same vibe and lines, that men might find comfortable and familiar, without being “mancave” cliché, like architecture— specifically the Chrysler Building, including highly-detailed pewter miniatures from Replica Buildings at each placesetting. “That building, to me, is the epitome of Art Deco style.” Plus, he says, “Art Deco is so elegant to me, and I think there are plenty of Dads who appreciate a little elegance.”

The angular shapes continue with a scattering of Artists Blocks from Jayson Home that look like they jumped right off the plates, and the lines continue in the Trent flatware and Firelight Platinum stemware. And the simple black and silver palette is continued with plain black tapers by AnaCandles in the designer’s own vintage silverplate candleholders.

We think any Dad would also appreciate the surprise of Steel Blaze Swiss Quartz watches used as napkin rings. “I love the idea that these Father’s Day gifts are hiding right out in the open, and would start the meal with that very special gift.”

The darker fabrics and plates were given a summer-y vibe, with a big burst of chartreuse roses. “Why should moms get all the floral love? I think even the most stoic of fathers secretly like a little fancy fuss every now and then. So I didn’t back away from flowers. With everything else hard-edged and clean-lined, the centerpiece could be unabashedly floral, and we’d still get our handsome on!” And this dash of sunny color also makes that plaid backdrop picnic-evocative.

With a haber-dashing setting like this, we think tabletops specially for men should totally be a thing. Here’s to the Dads!