Passion and Nostalgia
Founder Stephanie Finkelstein and her husband share a passion for entertaining. From relaxed bagel breakfasts to formal five course dinners, they know that the difference between a good party and a great one rests in the little details. That means serving wine from a decanter in which it can properly breathe, arranging bread in just the right basket, and choosing china and flatware that complement the personality of the host.

The Elegant Setting is inspired by nostalgia for a time when entertaining was an art. Stephanie yearned for a shopping experience like the one her grandmother enjoyed. Like many women of her generation, Stephanie’s grandmother had a special relationship with the stores she frequented. All the clerks knew her, and when they saw something that they knew she would like, they called her to tell her about it. It was a more intimate, personal experience and one that is hard to find today. At The Elegant Setting, she has recreated that personal shopping experience, and uses her passion for entertaining to help clients discover their own.

New and Vintage in One Place
Inspired by pieces inherited from her grandmother, Stephanie has tirelessly trolled through flea markets and auctions around the country, and assembled an exquisite collection of vintage pieces. Her inventory of new pieces is highly selective, and consists only of brands that she would put on her own table.