Everything You Need to Set the Perfect Thanksgiving Table
Every Thanksgiving, families across the country get together to share autumn’s bounty. For a few hours, a group often made up of mixed personalities can lay aside differences to reflect on what matters most.
A dinner table that fosters such community deserves a beautiful setting. So, we’ve pulled together a few items that will pair nicely with your turkey and favorite side dishes. Here, find our picks for a uniquely elegant tablescape from shops around town.
Tuppurainen HW Cotton Fabric — Marimekko
This intricate pattern will brighten up your dining room, bringing a modern twist to the holiday’s classically rustic aesthetic. Order this fabric by the yard to fit your table to a T.
$53 per yard, 140 Newbury St., Boston, us.marimekko.com.
Teema Dinner Plate – Lekker Home
A solid-colored plate will anchor your spread. Plus, this cobalt blue makes a bold statement.
$26, 1313 Washington St., Ste. 117, Boston, lekkerhome.com.
Libeco Home Vence Everyday Napkin — Didriks
These simple rose-colored napkins are the perfect accent to a striking tablecloth.
$16, 190 Concord Ave., Cambridge, didriks.com.
Stackable Napkin Ring Set — West Elm
Dress up a few no-frills napkins with these stylish napkin rings.
$28, 160 Brookline Ave., Boston, westelm.com.
Keytlery 24-Piece Flatware Set — Jonathan Adler
This dazzling silverware (or goldware, rather) jazzes up a typically unadorned tabletop tool.
$367, 129 Newbury St., Boston, jonathanadler.com.
Bacall Highball Glass — Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Mixing a windowpane pattern with a floral backdrop makes for a vivd display—one that’s tied together with gold accents.
$34.40, 142 Berkeley St., Boston, mgbwhome.com.
Woodstock Balloon Wine Glass — Simon Pearce
These understated wine glasses are a nice complement to more glamorous drinking glasses.
$75, 103 Newbury St., Boston, simonpearce.com.
Mario Batali Pepper Mill — Greentail Table
Colorful salt and pepper mills are a chic upgrade from those classic Pilgrim-shaped salt and pepper shakers.
$50, 343 Watertown St., Newton, greentailtable.com.
Pillivuyt Sauceboat with Handle — Didriks
Gravy boats are a Thanksgiving essential, and this one looks right at home at any colorful table setting.
$34, 190 Concord Ave., Cambridge, didriks.com.