THE PERFECT TABLESCAPE
Tablescaping is ‘the art of setting the table’, so here are some versatile pieces to consider building your Christmas holiday tablescape around
RIVIERA GLOSSY GOLD LEAF PLATE
Up your starter game with this decorative plate designed by French floral designer Christian Tortu. To create a stark contrast, sit it on top of a darker hue dinner plate, or for a very decadent finish pair it with gold cutlery. As the plate measures 18cm diameter, it could also be served as a serving dish for canapes or mini desserts. £28, rockettstgeorge.co.uk
RYDAL LEAF HURRICANE CANDLE HOLDER
Mixing and matching candle holders is a great way to play with different styles of tablescaping, though if you want to keep things elegant and fuss-free, choose one that’s a little more imposing to dominate more of the space. The Rydal Leaf Hurricane Candle Holder stands 45cm tall without a pillar candle on top.
£70, oka.com
INCALMI BOTTLE YELLOW MURANO DECANTER
You’ll need at least one showstopper piece for your tablescape. It could be a candle holder (see above), an oversized serving bowl, or, if wine is your tipple, you may prefer this Incalmi Bottle Yellow Murano Decanter, handblown in Murano by Fornace Mian. It has a wide base tapering up into a narrow spout for precision pouring, and is finished with a matching glass stopper. £220, cultureofart.com
BOTANIC GREEN
LEAF GOBLETS
Dibor’s tinted green glass goblets lend themselves just as well to a holiday tablescape as they would an ordinary weeknight dinner. You could even dress them up with clip- on accessories for the big day. You get two goblets for the price, with each having a 310ml capacity for your favourite wine.