As autumn’s loveliness settles in all around, why not revel in nature’s beauty with tabletop settings inspired by the grandeur? Enjoy five modish ways to style fall china plates, both new and old.
Flower Power
The 1960s floral motif of Calico Brown by Staffordshire nods to the season with vintage flair, embellished with ivory flatware and a linen tucked into a wooden napkin ring. A brushed velvet table linen adds texture and balances the lively transferware scheme.
Timeless Allure
A bold seasonal palette of sapphire and fiery orange accentuates the flora and falling leaves of Dovedale Rust and Blue with Gold Edge, a vintage Imari design by Booths that first reigned over early 20th-century tables. A golden wheat backdrop mingles with simple flatware and goblets to temper the dynamic dishware.
Understated Beauty
Beloved for its simplicity, a fanciful garland of rust and gold with gilded scrolls skirts the periphery of The Meuse by Vignaud. A vibrant floriferous mustard tablecloth echoes the richly colored handles of silverware, while a glorious vermilion napkin recalls the changing leaves outdoors.
Natural Brilliance
You’ll almost feel the cool surrounds of the forest with Julie Wear’s American Wildlife pattern and its chestnut edge adorned with burnished gold oak leaves and acorns. A noble doe centered on the salad plate plays gently against a dinner dish that depicts a sly fox, a buck, and a pheasant. The artist’s graceful lines are reiterated in a table scarf, as a copper canister brims with cheerful blooms.
Earthy Elegance
Whimsically lighthearted yet earthy, a trio of hand-painted mushrooms bordered by a chocolate brown rim enriches this Scalloped Mushroom dinner plate by Mrs. Alice. Velveteen pumpkins and a swath of leafy green linens and glassware impart an illusion of wooded splendor.
Find more holiday tabletop inspiration in our November/December 2024 issue, available on newsstands and online.
