10 Inviting Thanksgiving Table setting ideas
From a relaxing harvest table with tartan placemats to a warm and glamorous scheme with hits of glowing gold, here are 10 sensational Thanksgiving table setting ideas that are sure to impress your guests.
Use your Thanksgiving table to showcase the bounty of fall. This creative table setting makes use of the season’s delicious (and picturesque) Bosc pears, as well as pinecones, fronds and berries.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: house & home November 2013
Products: Gold flatware, Gretel Home; Vera Wang dishware, William Ashley China; Ralph Lauren home glasses, Hudson’s Bay; brass bowl, candlesticks, Found; napkins, West Elm
Designer: Grace Castaneda
Opt for tableware in a variety of materials and finishes to add dimension. Mix clear glass with ceramic tableware, and combine vintage flatware with contemporary pieces. Here, standard silver forks sit alongside mid-century modern Danish flatware. Votives add low-level lighting, while basic white plates contrast the colorful tablecloth.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: house & home October 2014
Products: Tablecloth, Virginia Johnson; napkin fabric, designer Fabrics; napkin sewing, Tonic Living; plates, Avenue Road; bird placecard holders, white wine glasses, William Ashley China; pitcher, Salt & Pepper Catering Co.; pedestal plate, vases, Mjölk; wall colour, Billiard Table (S-H-490), Behr.
Stylist Nikole Herriott created this stunning table setting with gold and copper accents. “It’s fantastic how objets you love can and will have a common feel when placed together,” she says. “You’ll typically find an unexpected harmony that’s completely you.”
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: house & home December 2013
Products: Oil lamp, flatware, pitcher, Mjölk; hammered-copper plates by Ryohei Yoshiyuki for Herriott Grace, stoneware and porcelain plates by sue Paraskeva for Herriott Grace, cedar bowl, Herriott Grace; water glass by Kimura Glass, brass spoon by Lue, Tortoise general Store.
Designer: Nikole Herriott
Warm metal accents are best for a fall feast. Set your Thanksgiving table with dark blue dishes and linens, rich tones of tarnish and a gold-toned bowl or two. A vase of pale peonies — if you can track them down — is a lighter note against the dark china and dramatic metal.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: house & home November 2013
Products: Charger, Hollace Cluny; brass vase, WC Collective.
A glazed turquoise plate, purple napkin and minty green eucalyptus put a modern spin on this look, while a wool tartan runner introduces texture. modern hand-hewn plates and votive holders keep the rustic style from feeling too themed. complement this basic table setting with sophisticated flatware, like this standard silver set with a matte finish and unfussy handles.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: house & home November 2012
Products: Table, Angus & Company; chair, napkin, Elte; plaid fabric, designer Fabrics; pitcher, La Merceria; tealights, wineglass, Pimlico design Gallery; flatware, design Within Reach; grey plate, 18Karat; turquoise plate, Sanko Trading; bowl, Made.
Layering pattern on pattern creates drama. Mix different sets of formal dinnerware to create an unexpected look that plays up tradition yet feels current. add unexpected elements, like the sardine dish and individually wrapped gifts for guests — a tiny trinket to honor the night.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: house & home November 2012Products: Goblet, tumbler, Angus & Company; napkin, Elte; patterned fabric, designer Fabrics; tealights, Boo Boo & Lefty; flatware, William Ashley China; plates, bowl, sardine dish, salt and pepper cellars, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; gift wrap, ribbon, The Paper Place.
Earthy accents add an organic feel to this festive table. A mix of vintage pieces in green and gold lend an eclectic look. lush magnolia leaves make a striking centerpiece, while the soft green napkins and tablecloth complement the bright vases and candle holders.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: house & home December 2011
Products: Plates, West Elm; flatware, Oneida; salt and pepper shakes, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; wineglasses, Ethel 20th Century Living; tablecloth fabric, Lee Jofa; green fabric, designer Fabrics; napkins, Crate & Barrel.
A mix of new and vintage stemware give this setting a collected feel. Artful layers, from flatware to linens and plates, create a lush tabletop. Soft pewter silver-banded plates complement the wall color, and basic tapered candles are best year-round.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: house & home December 2010
Products: dining table, Atelier Pe?russe; wall colour, French gray (18), Farrow & Ball; panelling, Treebone Design; plates, Côté Table; flatware, match Pewter.
Designer: Julie Charbonneau
Rugged horn-handled serving pieces contrast with silver candlesticks. An understated burlap tablecloth sets the tone for classic navy and green tartan — the only hit of color on this table — and a gold-rimmed glass charger and beaded dinner plate add a special touch. The crystal drop candelabra brings festive sparkle to the table.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: house & HomeDecember 2010
Products: Antique brass and crystal candelabra, silver julep cup, custom-made white linen and tartan placemat, linen napkin, vintage bone-handled carving set, depression glass plate, gold-rimmed crystal glass, Angus & Company; silver placecard holder, wineglasses, William Ashley China; flowers, Emblem; Aspen white dinnerware, Blake flatware, Nora wineglasses, goblets, Crate & Barrel.
Designer: Michael Angus
Dark, organic-patterned china adds texture and depth against a white table runner and shimmering votive candles. Place a tiny evergreen seedling at each seat to serve as both a placecard and a thank-you gift for dinner guests. Bundled in black burlap and tied with twine, it’s a gesture that’s both eco and economically-friendly.
Find a lot more entertaining ideas and table setting ideas in our party planning Guide.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: house & HomeNovember 2008
Products: China, AT design Group; silverware, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; vase, Trianon; hurricane, L’Atelier; votives, HorseFeathers Home; black and white burlap, designers Fabrics.
