As the time for Christmas parties and jubilation draws near, herald the holidays with fanciful table décor imbued with festive flair. Take cues from these joyful Christmas place settings when arranging your table for the most wonderful time of year.
Verdant Allure
Time-honored china patterns and a parade of resplendent tableware ring in this wondrous season, showcasing the perennial appeal of cheery favorites. Trimmed with a garland of holly, Lenox’s Holiday dinner plate takes on an elevated presence when paired with luminous accents. A mottled ivory-and-gold charger grounds the setting, and a simple
monogrammed accent plate makes way for gilded flatware and crystal glasses, glistening in the light of a votive candle.
Cup of Good Cheer
Whether going bold or sticking to a subdued scheme, complementary accessories bring to life subtle seasonal motifs. A flamboyant red tablecloth highlights the bright berries of two wintertime collections. Herend’s Winter Shimmer teacup and Fitz and Floyd’s Christmas Holly dessert plate are idyllic companions layered on a polka-dot dish. The delicately woven place mat, sprigs of cedar, and foraged pine cones add textural interest.
Lettered Perfection
Bearing wreath-inspired monograms, a pristine white plate and napkin ring by Sasha Nicholas anchor an arrangement fit for any December gathering. Variegated shades of green on the cup-and-saucer set, along with a fern-hued charger, play off the entwined initials.
Timeless Appeal
A cranberry-and-gold presentation plate and coordinating striped table linen create the
base for a duo of eye-catching china designs. Dainty nutcrackers and artful trees grace
Bernardaud’s Grenadiers dinner plate and matching service pieces, while a stunning
architectural ruby salad dish crowns the setting with a burst of drama. Round out the
dynamic display with heirloom silverware and a centerpiece of fresh greenery.
Delicate Delight
A chipper red bird perched atop a neutral napkin with a subtle silver print creates a sprightly air in this setting. The inspiration plate, Vietri’s Lace Gray, is brightened by a matching red holiday version that makes any meal gleeful. Bold glassware and ruby roses complement the china, while the light, intricate pattern of the Villandry Bright Satin flatware by Juliska adds the softness of newly fallen snow.
Find more holiday tabletop inspiration for a festive fête in our November/December 2024 issue.
