Guest Picks: Autumn Tabletop Essentials
Tableware that's part rustic, part chic and all just right for fall festivities
When it comes to autumn, I love the changing colors of the leaves and the onset of colder weather that provides an excuse to wear my favorite peacoat. Inside, the change of seasons brings the chance to entertain with cozy, candle-lit dinner parties. I've pulled together some of my favorite new season buys for the table. What are your favorite pieces for autumn-inspired tabletops?
— Will from Bright.Bazaar
— Will from Bright.Bazaar
Thanksgiving Dessert Plates
The simple, illustrated feel of these Thanksgiving dessert plates will give a stylish nod from your tabletop to the celebrations of the season.
Seaborne Cutlery
The wooden handles on these utensils lend themselves well to a brown-hued color scheme for an autumn tabletop. Plus, they look like they would be comfortable to hold too.
Puritan Zest Table Runner
A runner is the perfect way to visually lengthen your table. This design from John Lewis has a simple stripe design that will work year after year.
Check Chair Cushion
Check patterns come around every season and don't tend to date. These chair cushions are a great value and still look great.
Castle Key Bottle Opener
I like the idea of attaching a parcel label to this key bottle opener so that it can be used as a place name marker. Guests can then take them home as favors at the end of the dinner.
Obernai Terrine Dish
I fell for the adorable duck handle on this terrine dish in an instant. No doubt your guests will too!
Numbers Coasters
If you're looking to mix things up a little, these typographical number coasters are perfect for adding a gentle dash of modern style to your tabletop.
Campaign Dining Chair
If you're looking to update your dining chairs this season, I'd definitely recommend these chairs from Anthropologie. Their simple and rustic design means that they would be a timeless investment.
Recycled Water Glass
I like these water glasses because they are simple yet stylish. Their lack of any overt design features makes them usable on lots of different tabletops.
Soaré Placemat
I like these place mats as they will help protect tables from hot pans without being too much of a statement.
Reindeer Organic Dessert Plates, Set of 4
I simply couldn't resist including these delightful forest and reindeer plates. They have a magical feel that will work well for holiday entertaining.
Red Stripe Tablecloth
I love this tablecloth because it has not only a rustic feel but perfectly autumnal colors too.
Owl Mug
Owls are still hot property in interiors, and I'm not complaining because I love the little fellows. These mugs would be ideal for drinking coffee after dinner.
Barnaby Cutlery Tea Towels
Make the hard work of clearing up after entertaining a little more enjoyable with these cutlery print tea towels.
Rule Pitchers
I think these pitchers could be filled with seasonal drinks for sharing around the table — a great way to help create a communal feel to the proceedings.
Slate Cheese Board
Summer, autumn, winter or spring, I always like to add in slate to my tabletops. Load up the cheese and crack out the chalks!
Gold Ribbed Votive Holders
These gold ribbed votives would be perfect adding both texture and warmth to a tabletop this season.
Gingham Rooster Plate
If you're creating a country-inspired tabletop then these gingham plates, complete with rooster drawing, are a must buy.
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