The design is timeless and when paired with the best dinnerware sets (and even placemats!) a charger plate becomes an ideal investment piece for holiday entertaining that can be used year after year.

Arcucci Handmade Poseidon Charger Plates (Set of 6) $500.00, Artemest. A charger plate is a dishware essential—part platter, part dish, and, in this case, part collectible.

Charger plate: The charger, a bigger and usually solid-colored plate, comes first. “It’s like a picture frame for the dinnerware; it adds extra fun and flair,” Duerksen said. 3.

Here's how to do it: 1. Start by prepping the small decor items you will be gluing to your charger plate. The first thing I like to do is pick a colour palette.