Reinventing Silver

Silver in the 21st century can have a whole new life. Below are some amazing ideas for reinventing expectations for your silver.

Reinventing Your silver on the dining room wall

Reinvent Your silver on the dining room wall

At Blossom Restaurant in New York City they displayed silver on the wall. What a fabulous way to use your silver in a modern context!


Sterling silver cigarette cases make a stylish business card holder

Sterling silver cigarette cases make a stylish business card holder

The cigarette case below was a family treasure but never used. After polishing it makes the perfect business card holder because of it’s slim profile.

cigareet case tarnished and scratched before polishing
cigarette case polished as business card holder
back view of business card holder polished
cigarette case restored as business card holder open

Silverplate coffee urn turned into a lamp

A silver plate Urn can be a fabulous lamp

A leaking spout or worn silver plate doesn’t matter when the urn is used as a decorative lamp with shabby chic style.






Turn of the Century Lighting in Toronto makes wall scones and chandeliers from silverlate teapots, coffeepots, sugars and creamers.

 

Cornelia Park installation of antique sterling and silver plate hung from the ceiling

This installation of silver was shown at the TATE in London. I have seen this same exhibition in person in Boston. The silver moves lightly with the slightest bit of movement in the air clicking together.

Cornelia Parker Installation close up of silver hung as an art installation


Jayden Moore uses antieu and vintage silverplate to create contemporary artwork

Jayden Moore combines antique and vintage silver plate in contemporary artwork

Platter/Chatter 2018 found silver-plated platters, 55 x 63 x 2”