NOSTALGIC NOD

Unusual vintage pieces can make a striking centrepiece and a talking point for guests. With the candlelight gently reflecting off the brass-plated steel and the heat generated prompting the angels to spin, this traditional Swedish Christmas decoration is the star of the dinner setting.

SILVER LEAF

This charming oak leaf chair garland is made from thick aluminium foil (from foil oven trays), cut into leaf shapes and scored then put in a low oven to darken, lending an antique feel.

Antique Swedish

chair,

Maison Artefact

SUBTLE SPARKLE

A tiny terracotta pot filled with a glittering decoration is used as a place card, bringing a festive individual touch to each setting.

Terracotta pot, Nimmo & Spooner. Antique monogrammed napkin, Guinevere. Cube dinner plate; cube side plate, both Astier de Villatte at Liberty. Orford wine glass; cracker, both The White Company. Cutlery, Summerill & Bishop. Silver-plated cruet set; silver-plated tealight holder, both The Wolseley. Teasel and leaf decoration, Juliet Glaves