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26 showstopping serveware pieces for Christmas and beyond
Setting a good table is all about creating an atmosphere for your guests (or yourself) – it's a way to show you care, and it adds an extra dimension to a meal. Sitting down to eat is never purely about the cuisine itself, after all. As the festive season looms larger on the horizon, we've gathered some of the most beautiful platters, dishes, jugs, boards and serving spoons for your delectation, from earthy stoneware beauties to delicate glass urns.
Slipware is undoubtedly having a moment, its rich colours and rustic style of decoration recalling the past in a pleasing way. Many of the pieces below use this technique, which is one of the oldest in the UK. Enamel serveware has a similarly nostalgic feeling, and with its affordability and bright range of shades, is an easy way to brighten up any table.
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Natural materials such as resin, wood and rattan are always stylish, and the pieces below are all set for an elegant table. If in doubt, go for simple styles like the delicately scalloped white ceramic of Skye McAlpine's tableware brand, Tavola, or a gently frilly terracotta bowl. We also love Mouki Mou's smoked glass jug – absolutely perfect for serving water or wine.
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For whimsical, beautiful serveware, we adore The Shop Floor Project, whose ceramic pieces stand at the junction of art and design. How charming to lift up a roast potato to find one of Michaela Gall's naive portraits gazing up at you? For classic blue and white florals, look to Burleigh, whose designs never seem to go out of style, or for something more modern, Feldspar's delicate pottery is just about as elegant as it gets. And if a simple wooden cheese board isn't quite your style, look for an ebonised version, which adds a little more drama. Jamie Gaunt's plate scoops are rather wonderful in this regard.
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