Understated festive tableware

I'm a big fan of quietly-themed Christmas homeware and tableware. I prefer to own pieces you can use and style all year round that don't necessarily scream Christmas or winter. You get more use out of them that way, and if you buy quality, they'll last an age.

I've put together a collection of tableware that I think gives off just the right amount of festive cheer without being gaudy. Lots of toasty browns, warm reds, delicious greens, classic brass, and lustrous silver.

Khamila Leaf Iron Candle Holder from nkuku, £42.00.

Crafted from iron with a brass finish in India.

Set of 4 Green Bobble Side Plates from Casa by Josephine Jenno, £56.00 (coming soon).

Hand-glazed with a beautiful, translucent, glossy glaze.

Joanna Buchanan Set of 4 Pomegranate Place Card Holder from Bonadea, £130.00.

Made from zinc, glass, resin, and enamel.

Capdeco 12 Piece Chocolate Brown Cutlery Set from Valsa Home, £138.00.

My favourite. I love the nostalgic feel. Made in France from stainless steel and acrylic.

Culinary Concepts Olive Three Piece Cheese Serving Set from Liberty, £49.95.

Made from aluminium and brass.

Set of 2 Elise Wine Glasses from Rowen & Wren, £34.00.

Handblown for an exquisite, gracefully flared silhouette.

Silver Ivorine Salt & Silver Pepper Mill Set from Rebecca Udall, £450.00.

Pricey, but beautiful. Crafted in England with solid silver elements.

Courtly Check Casserole Dish by MacKenzie-Childs, £328.00.

Hand-glazed, heavy-gauge steel underbody with hand-painted Courtly Check decoration, bronzed stainless steel rim, and 18/10 stainless steel knob with an antique brass finish.

Maison Pichon Uzès Set of 4 Louis XVI Hand-Glazed Ceramic Bowls from Abask, £176.00 (coming soon).

Handmade in France by talented artisans, a legacy that traces back eight generations to 1802.

Montgolfiere Linen Tea Towels by Woods Fine Linens, £26.00.

Made from 100% linen.

Set of 4 Scalloped Brass Coasters in Rattan Holder from Hastshilp, £120.00.

Each coaster has a brushed brass finish and a leather base. The holder is handcrafted from rattan in a teak finish.

Large Green Jug from Late Afternoon, £96.00.

Made by artisans in Portugal. Hand-painted with designs inspired by the 'fajalauza' ceramic tradition of southern Spain.

S&B x John Derian 'Feast' Linen Tablecloth from Summerill & Bishop, from £295.00.

Gives me all the warm fuzzy feelings. Made from 100% pure French linen.

Set of 4 Vintage Style Champagne Coupes from Cox & Cox, £45.00.

This set of four champagne coupes have a diamond pattern engraving in the glass that creates texture and a traditional finish.

Zanetto Aquaris Silver-Plated Butter Dish from Abask, £132.00.

This butter dish makes me think of my favourite poem. Made in Italy from steel and glass.

Prices and availability updated 03/09/25.