Tableware with the allure of tradition, yet revealing its eclecticism in details, in a play of material, chromatic, and stylistic combinations that describe a style with multiple facets.
The autumn table adorns itself with the colors of foliage, warm shades of green, rust, and brick red alternate with almost spring-like nuances and patterns. The just-concluded long warm season has left behind floral tones and patterns that contrast with textiles reminiscent of yesteryear, in fresh checkered patterns or, conversely, in rich linen weaves.
Autumn 2023 Collection by Coincasa – coin.it
Colorful and sumptuous alternatives are not lacking in the alternating stylistic overlays, from bright hues contrasting with textured and elegant mise en place, to the utmost simplicity with examples of almost monastic minimalism. Decor favors the glimmers of golden metals on glasses and cutlery, expressing true freedom of expression between handmade ceramics and a vintage taste that describes timeless elegance.
Olivia Plate Collection by Rebecca Udall – rebeccaudall.com
Josephine Plate Collection and Victoria Linen Line by Rebecca Udall.
FLORAL AND MATERIAL DETAILS
A desire for tradition envelops autumn tableware, services with an antique flavor rediscover the golden borders of the oldest sets, superimposed on rattan or fabric underplates designed to protect rich and multifaceted tablecloths ranging from simplicity to extreme richness in terms of multicolored prints.
Woodland Sage Tablecloth Line by Truffle Tablescapes – truffletablescapes.co.uk
Brown Rattan Underplates by Truffle Tablescapes.
Hyper-decor dominates, floral still reigns in the seasonal style, turning into Victorian-inspired mix and match, with refined centerpieces full of details, colored glasses in harmony with various shades. Irreplaceable underplates come in various options, ranging from natural or golden rattan to the most luxurious fabrics.
Cécile Black & Rombus Lines by Tognana – tognana.com
Astrid Line and Gold Gift Textile Collection by Tognana.
In addition to unrestrained opulence, an aesthetic simplicity survives in mise en place where wood takes center stage. Only the glasses remain in glass, crystal, or melamine; everything else is in the most natural material, including cutlery. The richness of the ensemble, albeit very discreet, is conveyed in the choice of colorful and classic patterned textiles.
Walnut Wood Table Line by Bohemia Design Limited – bohemiadesign.co.uk
PLUS CHARMANT
The great return of pitchers rediscovers a taste for ornamental ceramics that become an integral part of the table: vases for floral arrangements, placeholders, bowls, and fruit bowls transform into elements not only of decoration but also functional. Approval for soup tureens as centerpieces and vintage ceramics, revived for new life and new uses.
Omaha Artichoke Bowl, Nura candle holder, Maranka lidded vase, Anni Lidded container, Halie pitcher, Chianti Artichoke candle holder; all from OKA UK – oka.com
Not only for water, carafes can also accommodate colorful bunches of plants, in pristine antique designs, or in modern proposals made of plastic materials and vibrant colors that, however, echo ancient forms in perfect harmony with the glasses, which are also influenced by a taste that looks with renewed interest to the past. Indeed, they find a new place in tableware, becoming the rich and colorful note in a multitude of aesthetic layers that, in the autumn season, discover a total freedom of customization.
Bees carafe and White Ceramics by Sophie Allport – sophieallport.com
Winston green set and Winston gold glasses by Mario Luca Giusti – mariolucagiusti.it
On one side, color; on the other, gold as the dominant element that illuminates the edges of the glassware. In this case, the classic returns with sets where each glass has its function, starting from the tumbler for water to those dedicated to red wines, white wines, and champagne. It’s the right time to unleash all the rules of etiquette in setting the table, to be experienced with lightness while enjoying the grand scenic effect.
Brompton Tumbler Glasses by Sweetpea & Willow – sweetpeaandwillow.com
Brompton Champagne Glasses di Sweetpea & Willow.
Even the cutlery sparkles with metallic and golden gleams, from ancient to more contemporary shapes, contributing to this seemingly rule-free aesthetic melting pot, actually crafted based on the dictates of good taste.
On the left, the Aurum line by Sweetpea & Willow; on the right, the Domo Matt Gold line by Micucci Interiors – micucci.co.uk.
While decoration is nearly limitless, it should still be tempered with more minimalist and simple details. Coming to the rescue are textiles rich in craftsmanship yet aesthetically clean, in neutral tones and to be used as a touch of conceptual cleanliness to unrestrained decoration. Pure milk whites and textured grays, for bread baskets and matching saucers, napkins, and runners. The end result? A table to express oneself.
Rito Breadbox, Maya American Placemat, Tab Napkin in shades of Mastic and Smoke by Society Limonta – societylimonta.com
On the cover, the Autumn 2023 collection by Coincasa.
