19 Best Fall Table Decor Ideas for a Festive Meal
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Nothing compares to gathering with loved ones around the table for a special meal together, especially in the fall. With the autumn harvest comes cozy, warm dishes like casseroles; baked veggies; warm soups and stews; and of course, yummy baked goods, too. If you’re hosting a fall dinner party or soiree with your nearest and dearest, then you’re probably also thinking about how you’ll decorate for the occasion. You’ll need fall door decor to welcome guests, some fireplace mantel pieces and fall living room decorations, and—perhaps most importantly—fall table decor to set the tone for your dinner.
No matter how frequently you’ve hosted dinner parties before, everyone loves a new piece of tableware for fall, even if it’s just a beautiful dried bouquet or placemats in the colors of the season. With the right additions and a good color palette, each table setting will look elegant. So, light your favorite fall candle and break out your pumpkin decor, because it’s time to get ready for your autumn feast. The perfect tablescape awaits!
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Oak Leaf Teak Serving Utensil Set
Anthropologie
$68.00
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Autumn Bounty Linen Placemat
Terrain
$24.00
Placemats always make a table look a little bit more put together. And especially during the fall and winter months, that extra fabric on the table provides a cozy ambiance to gather your loved ones around. These linen placemats feature some of fall’s best harvest fruits and vegetables, like oranges, pomegranates, artichokes, and pears.
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Nordic Ware Fall Loaf Pan
Williams Sonoma
$39.95
Of course, your fall table decor doesn’t have to be just plates, linens, and centerpieces. Why not make the food itself feel ready for autumn, too? This beautiful loaf pan will bring any batter to life, molding fall leaves and pumpkins onto your dish with ease. It’s made of cast-aluminum and finished with a nonstick coating so you have the perfect shapes every time.
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LisaKochDesigns Fall Trivet
Etsy
$18.00
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Pumpkin Shaped Wax Candles (Set of 6)
Anthropologie
$16.00
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Marin Botanical Stoneware Salad Plate
Crate & Barrel
$13.95
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Emrys Embroidered Cotton Table Runner
Pottery Barn
$99.00
A stylish table runner is one of the easiest fall table decor ideas that will instantly turn your everyday tablescape into a standout autumn scene. This gorgeous embroidered option could work throughout the whole season, too, from your fall harvest dinner to your Thanksgiving table and even into your early winter dinner parties.
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Livesimply2022 Decorative Beeswax Taper Candles
Etsy
$9.77
Ambience is key to a memorable meal, and the easiest way to incorporate it is through candlelight. Taper candles provide a timeless look, but you can set a seasonal tone with warm colors and subtle decorative icons, like these. These harvest-inspired beeswax candles bring a bit of whimsy to any fall table.
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Dried Autumn Wildflower Bouquet
Anthropologie
$68.00
Fresh flowers are always a lovely touch, but in the fall, there’s nothing like the autumnal look of a dried bouquet. This one includes yarrow, hydrangea, millet, wheat, and baby blue eucalyptus. Depending on the length of your table, you could even get a few to place throughout the table in pretty vases.
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Wood Inlay Pumpkin Cheese Board
Anthropologie
$48.00
Pumpkins and gourds are the mascots of fall, so incorporating them into your fall table decor is a must. This adorable cheeseboard will elevate your snacks and earn you plenty of compliments. Plus, when not in use, you can put it on display on your counter or bar cart.
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Provençal Dinnerware Collection
Williams Sonoma
$69.95
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DucksnFoxes Cloth Napkins
Etsy
$8.81
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Botanical Forged Iron Candle Holder Centerpiece
Pottery Barn
$129.00
When it comes to setting the scene for your fall dinner party, there’s plenty of different ways to focus your tablescape. You can place emphasis on florals, centerpieces, standout decorative accents—it’s up to you! But if you want to make a statement with candlelight, then this iron candle holder is a beautiful option. With an antique brass finish and leaf detail, it’s a chic way to take your candlelight to the next level.
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Staub Mini Stoneware Pumpkin Cocotte
Sur la Table
$44.96
15
Gus the Ghost Icon Drinking Glasses (Set of 4)
Pottery Barn
$38.99
16
Mozeal Hand-Poured Unscented Candles, Set of 3
Amazon
$21.99
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YourHeartsContent Velvet Pumpkins
Etsy
$49.99
If you like eclectic style, you can get creative with a fall centerpiece that incorporates rich textures like velvet. These top-rated faux velvet pumpkins could be arranged around candles and greenery, or along a table runner.
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Jeweled Leaf Napkin Rings (Set of 4)
Williams Sonoma
$79.95
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EmmasAtticStore Gauze Table Runner
Etsy
$12.65
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