Throw the Dinner Party of Your Dreams with These 4 Inspiring Tablescapes

a table with plates and food in various colors and shapes
The Best New Tableware for Entertaining with StyleVincent Dilio


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We’ve all been there. A plate, bowl, or glass catches your eye, you snap it up for a hefty price, and it collects dust in a cabinet for years and years. It looks beautiful on display, sure, but it would look even better when used for its intended purpose—laid out on a dining table for all to use and enjoy. Indeed, there’s often a fear of busting out the fine china or extra-delicate glassware for worry of damage or breakage. The solution? Do it anyway—and do it with reckless abandon.

Sound daunting? No worries. As a bit of inspo, we’ve put together lofty centerpieces, glittering flatware, and intricate serving plates to show you just how good they can all look together—particularly when surrounded by food, florals, and good conversation. There’s only one thing left to do: Pile everything high with food and indulge.

a table with plates in various colors and shapes with food and silverware and glassware
a table is filled with dishes of varying colors and sizes with some silverware and glassware and a small glass candelabra

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a table is filled with food and plates of all colors and sizes and some silverware and glassware and a white pitcher with faded white tulips


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This story originally appeared in the April 2024 issue of ELLE DECOR. SUBSCRIBE

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