It’s the season of gathering and when it comes to Thanksgiving, that’s best done around the table. When food is your number one priority, it’s difficult for a host to focus on all the layers that go into each place setting. Here are some simple but eye-catching ideas to set the scene for your guests while featuring your favorite dishes in timeless serve pieces.
Set the scene with stunning dinnerware in a range of sizes. A neutral setting allows you to add color elsewhere throughout the table and make perfect pieces that function from season to season. The Rim Black Dinnerware Collection is a lovely range that allows you to mix and match sizes depending on what you need. Each plate and bowl comes in 3 sizes and includes a distinctive raised rim so everyone will keep their plate full of food and off your table. Talk about easy clean-up.
A classic white dining set can make a serene setting, especially when it’s the Medaillon Dinnerware Collection. Our 3-piece set includes a Dinner Plate, Salad Plate, and Soup Bowl making it simple for you to add on the Bread and Butter Plate for an extra side or serving dessert. Shop the full Medaillon Collection to get everything you’ll need from serveware to entertaining.
Your flatware may not seem like the focal point of your table, but with the right pieces it can steal the show. Our Essential Chrome Flatware makes a classically modern statement with every meal. The high-shine chrome flourishes in any setting and can be mixed and matched with any of our Bistro Serveware. Any selection from the Teak, Ivory, and Black colors ways will add a layer of comfort and warmth to the table. Don’t forget to add a Pie Server to dish out all of those delicious desserts.
Want to elevate your table for the holiday season? Look no further than our Eve Brushed Gold Flatware. This set adds a touch of glimmer to your space and with 24-carat brushed gold plating over stainless steel, they won’t wear over time. Pair them with the matching 5-piece Serveware Set to properly share your salads, large dishes, and pies.
Each of our glassware collections comes in a variety of sizes, making it easy to choose 1, 2, or 3 pieces. But when it comes to entertaining, it’s nice to get everything in one place with our drinkware bundles. The Cast Tumbler makes for a great water glass to set aside wine glasses. Adding a water pitcher or carafe will also help you cut back on trips to the kitchen.
If you’re setting both red and white wine glasses, the LSA International Otis Red + White Wine Glasses will add the perfect modern touch. These handblown glasses feature delicate stems and straight-sided, cylindrical bowls. In a set of 4, your cabinet will be stocked and ready when company arrives.
Your table isn’t complete without food to pass around it. Try a new serving piece like our Round Walnut Wood Board, large enough to fit your turkey and great for carving. For a more traditional take on serveware, our Grace Gray Serve Bowl + Platter will easily carry your sides and salads. Of course, we can’t forget about dessert. Easily transport pies from the oven to the table in the Falcon Salad Bowl. Don’t let the name fool you, these dishes can bake up to 530ºF and sit atop a trivet to cool.
Now that we have the dining necessities covered, it’s time to really dress the table. Something like a table runner will function as the foundation of your table decor. The Etoile Black and Gold Table Runner adds a touch of festive while remaining neutral. For a real touch of shine, add the matching Napkins held together by a Brushed Gold Napkin Ring.
If you’re wanting a more casual look, placemats may be the way to go. However, there is nothing unrefined about the Dot Round Leather Placemats. Made from 100% recycled leather, these circular placemats come in 5 colors and look just as good mixed as they do matched.
The final touch to make your table come to life. Whether for illumination or blooms, you will want to make a centerpiece statement. For a grander scene, we love to accompany the LSA International Stems Lantern and Vase in clear and slate (that comes with a candle but is also great for florals) with the matching votives, scattered about the table. Keeping in line with a gold theme, simply add the LSA Space Vase and Votive Holders to achieve a modern, metallic focal point. For a more subtle statement, warm up the space with Luna Vases in both brown and clear, perfect for delicate stems floating atop the brass lid accent.