This document provides definitions and descriptions of various items used in table setting and dining, including: - Linens like tablecloths, runners, placemats, and napkins of different sizes for various meals. - Dinnerware which holds or serves food, and flatware like spoons, forks, knives for eating. - Centerpieces that provide finishing touches and visual interest to the overall table setting.

1. TABLE
APPOINTMENTS
PREPARED BY:
MS. BERNADETTE A. HUERTAS

2. TABLE APPOINTMENTS
the implements used
for dining.

3. LINENS
 Used to cover tables to
protect tables’ surface,
beautification and
insurance of quieter
service.

5. TABLE CLOTHS
 whole pieces of table
linens used to cover
tables for dining.

6. RUNNERS
 long narrow decorative
strips of cloth, used on
bare tables.

7. PLACEMATS
 small, rectangular mats
used to hold the entire
place setting.

8. SILENT CLOTH
 a pad, usually a flannel
or felt used under the
cloth.

9. TOP CLOTHS
 pieces of materials
placed over the table
setting to avoid constant
laundering of large
pieces of linens.

10. TOP CLOTHS
 Top cloth / Overlay
Table cloth

11. NAPKINS
 square pieces of cloth
or paper used to wipe
fingers and lips when
dining.

13. TABLE NAPKINS
 Dinner napkins –
measure 18 to 24” square.
Luncheon or breakfast
napkins – measure 9 to 12
inches square .

14. TABLE NAPKINS
 Dinner napkins –
measure 18 to 24” square.
Luncheon or breakfast
napkins – measure 9 to 12
inches square .

15.  Tea napkins – used for
merienda, snacks or tea
and are 6 to 9 inches
square.
Cocktail napkins – small
pieces of napkins and are
4 to 6 inches square.

16. DINNERWARE
 The appointments were
called chinaware before
and are used to hold food
in dining or for serving.

20. FLATWARE
 formerly called silver-
ware, used to scoop,
spear, and cut food.

21. Spoons

24. Forks

26. Knives

29. Beverage ware

37. CENTERPIECE
 the finishing touches
that are essential to the
overall harmony of a table

38.  Examples: Flower
arrangement Fruit
arrangement Vegetable
centre pieces (or a
combination) Candles are
essential for formal dinner