These Charger Plates Aren't Just for Fine-Dining Occasions Anymore

Frame your main-course masterpiece with these scalloped mango-wood charger plates. Their variegated color and swirled woodgrain brings offbeat elegance to the table.

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Set the modern farmhouse table with these galvanized-metal charger plates, which provide a fabulous stylistic contrast under minimalist white dishes or hand-thrown pottery. These user-favorite pieces are touted for their versatile, season-less look that can be dressed up or down.

This wooden charger plate displays a lightly distressed rim, evoking the flecked bark of a birch tree. Use it to add a naturalistic accent to any occasion, from a dinner party to a date night.

For a more informal get-together, this set of four natural, woven rattan chargers bring a more laid-back vibe to the table.

Trying to cut costs for your next large-scale dinner party? These plastic-beaded charger plates may be the very definition of Champagne taste on a beer budget. Available in five metallic shades, this set of six costs just under $10 — allowing you to splurge a little more elsewhere!

While you can't eat off of this charger plate, its leafy branches will beautifully frame whatever's on the menu. Its lightly weathered, whitewashed exterior belies its polypropylene build.

Offset circular dishes with this gorgeous square charger plate, displaying a soft, etched-gold finish to make your place settings look extra luxe.

Crafted from metal with a distressed smoky-gray pewter finish, these neutral yet chic charger plates from West Elm add a subtle rustic aesthetic to your next sit-down meal. Try simple linen napkins and sleek silverware for a minimalist approach.

Right on-trend with the Moscow Mule-inspired copper barware craze, these metallic charger plates by Old Dutch International add just the right amount of sheen to a more formal sit-down dinner party or weekend brunch.

Ideal for weekend brunch, afternoon tea, or an elegant winter dinner party, these sophisticated glazed ceramic plates have a dainty scalloped shape and a French-country feel.