Nothing heralds in the festive season quite like a Christmas tablescape. Gathering your nearest and dearest around a table decked out in chicly seasonal attire adds an extra dose of holiday cheer to any meal. This year there are plenty of offerings to choose from, whether you’re in the mood for a mistletoe kiss courtesy of Summerill & Bishop, full on festive frivolity with Mrs Alice or European elegance from Rebecca Udall. Here we’ve rounded up the best Christmas tablescapes to buy now.
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The best Christmas Tablescapes
Mistletoe Kiss by Summerill & Bishop
For the chicest Christmas tablescape around, look no further than Summerill & Bishop. The cult homeware brand is known for its show-stopping tablecloths, which has seen them collaborate with the likes of Claridge’s and London-based fashion label Shrimps. For the festive season they’ve launched a new table linen collection, entitled Mistletoe Kiss. Tablecloths and napkins are adorned with garlands of the evergreen branches and white berries, with the design created to encourage kissing. Simply pinch the napkin together on the central bow and hold it above your head during dinner to be rewarded with a festive peck.Â
Joy of Christmas Tablescape by Mrs Alice
Alice Naylor-Leyland’s online boutique is a one-stop-shop when it comes to tablescape ideas, and during the festive season it’s crammed full of pieces that will make your Christmas merry and bright. There are several different options to choose from, but our top pick is the Joy of Christmas tablescape, which has all the elements you need to create a real festive showstopper. A tartan tablecloth is topped with red berry dinner plates and scallop-edged napkins, while table decorations come in the form of green rattan reindeer, a trio of jolly nutcrackers and twinkling gold crackers with red velvet bows. Christmas has never looked so glamorous.Â
Rebecca Udall’s Christmas Table
Known for specialising in fine European linens and curated artisan homewares, Rebecca Udall founded her eponymous brand in 2019 as a way to bring the treasures she found on the continent to the UK. For Christmas, that includes scalloped plates crafted by Italian craftsmen, waxed Italian linen placemats and ruffle linen tablecloths handmade in Europe. Complete the look with a classic French cutlery set in a rich, velvety chocolate shade and a hand-blown glass carafe made by local artisans in Murano.Â
Emilia Wickstead’s Naples Collection
New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead is known for her elegant fashion pieces, which are loved by everyone from the Princess of Wales to Gigi Hadid. Her homeware offering is just as sophisticated, with the designer launching her new Naples-inspired collection just in time for Christmas. Don’t expect festive chintz and glitter here – instead, you’ll find refined Italian linens and Limoges plates and bowls with geometric navy blue or forest green borders. Teamed with simple Venice crystal glasses and cutlery handcrafted in collaboration with British heritage silversmiths Carrs, it’s the most stylish way to do Christmas this year.Â
Dior Maison Cruise 24
Nothing elevates a dining table quite like a Dior tablescape. The latest Dior Maison collection might just be their most enchanting yet, echoing the spirit of the Dior cruise 2024 line dreamed up by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Platters and plates are adorned with delicate butterflies in a nod to the Butterfly Around the World motif conceived by Italian artist Pietro Ruffo, and are combined with a reinterpretation of the French house’s iconic toile de Jouy design. Alongside this you’ll find a limited-edition vase and decorative box, created in collaboration with the Manufacture des Émaux de Longwy, which was founded in 1798.Â
