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16 Thanksgiving Tabletop Essentials to Shop Now, From Linens to Serveware

Curate a tabletop that's festive and elegant.

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While the best part of a Thanksgiving meal may be the time you spend with your loved ones—and the food a close second—don't forget the importance of setting a beautiful table. A thoughtfully arranged table elevates the event and shows your guests how much thought went into the evening. For a sophisticated and unique design, we're sharing the essentials that will elevate your Thanksgiving table, from serving pieces to linens and runners. 

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Williams-Sonoma Marble and Brass Monogram Board

Williams-Sonoma Marble and Brass Monogram Board
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Serve up bite-sized appetizers, an elaborate cheese display, or single-serving, sugar-dusted desserts on this elegant marble board. A crisp brass monogram in the upper left corner adds a personal touch.

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The Company Store Solid Linen Tablecloth

The Company Store Solid Linen Tablecloth
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Courtesy of The Company Store

A solid-colored, machine-washable linen cloth is the type of versatile table covering that every host needs. Choose a rich blue, green, or red to pair with neutral tableware and napkins—or opt for neutral gray, taupe, or white, and let your place settings steal the show.

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Heath Ceramics Bud Vases

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A seasonal collection of bud vases made from California clay in opaque white, pesto, lemon rind, and cerulean add a colorful accent to a Thanksgiving table. Fill them with dried ferns, muted eucalyptus, or jewel-toned blooms to anchor your tablescape.

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Crate and Barrel Milano Clear Glass Taper Candle Holder

Crate and Barrell candle tapers
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Few design elements make a table feel more festive and holiday-ready than an array of dramatic taper candles. Set yours into curved glass holders in three different sizes that combine a traditional base with a subtle, modern shape.

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Mackenzie-Childs Courtly Check Enamel Pie Plate

Mackenzie-Childs Courtly Check Enamel Pie Plate
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Courtesy of Bloomingdales

Pie is undeniably the star of any Thanksgiving dessert spread. Present a perfect pastry—whether that's classic pumpkin, your grandmother's sour cherry, or a luscious cobbler—in this steel and enamel pie dish in the brand's iconic check.

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West Elm Glass Wine Decanter with Wood Stopper

West Elm Glass Wine Decanter with Wood Stopper
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Courtesy of West Elm

Choosing the right wine pairings for Thanksgiving can transform your menu from good to great—as can beautifully displaying your choices. The unique shape of this decanter makes it as pretty as it is functional, while the wooden stopper preserves taste and freshness.

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CB2 Rush 20-Piece Brushed Gold Flatware Set

Gold silverware
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Add a shimmer to your table with this gold flatware set, which is forged with substantial heft in 18/0 stainless steel. The matte finish on the handles gives the polished heads a beautiful gleam.

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Williams Sonoma Gold Border Napkins

Williams Sonoma Napkins
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These cotton blend napkins are understated, but elegant. The versatile beige hue and gold-tone border complement a range of dinnerware, so you can use them well beyond Thanksgiving.

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Caskata Quinn Glassware

Caskata Quinn Glassware
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Courtesy of Caskata

This collection of lead-free, mouth-blown glassware is sourced from a Czech Republic glassworks that's more than 100 years old. Delicate vertical lines allow light to reflect off the vessels, while an array of color choices—including citrine, blue, and rose—allows you to mix (or match) with the rest of your tableware.

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Williams-Sonoma Pillivuyt Porcelain Gravy Boat with Warming Base

Williams-Sonoma Pillivuyt Porcelain Gravy Boat with Warming Base
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Courtesy of Williams-Sonoma

Keep your gravy from getting cold during Thanksgiving with this smart boat, which includes a stand that holds a tea-light candle underneath the pourer to keep its contents at the perfect temperature.

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Williams-Sonoma x Morris & Co. Little Chintz Napkins

Williams-Sonoma x Morris & Co. Little Chintz Napkins
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For a colorful complement to solid dinnerware and tablecloths, choose a set of patterned napkins with an autumn garden print. Light green and pale blue-gray vines and leaves are unexpected colors against abstract gold, navy, and orange pumpkins.

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Crate and Barrel Marin Dinnerware 4-Piece Place Setting

Crate and Barrel Marin Dinnerware 4-Piece Place Setting
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Courtesy of Crate & Barrel

The freeform, hand-glazed rims on this dinnerware mean no two pieces are exactly alike. The set comes in a variety of colors, but we're partial to the white, as it gives you more versatility when setting the rest of your table.

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Bezura Gold Candlestick Holders

Gold Candlesticks
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In gleaming gold or rich black, these tall, slim candleholders have a vintage charm that will elevate any holiday tablescape.

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Le Creuset Pumpkin Cocotte

 Le Creuset Pumpkin Cocotte
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This pumpkin-shaped cast iron baking and serving dish can cook everything from savory pumpkin soup to rustic sourdough bread. It's the oven-to-table piece every Thanksgiving host needs in their arsenal.

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Sur La Table Charlotte Platter

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The centerpiece of your Thanksgiving table—the turkey—will look especially incredible on this simple, modern platter. It's made from durable stoneware with a hand-applied patina.

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Williams Sonoma Pantry Chargers

Charger Plate
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Courtesy of Williams Sonoma

Charger plates are an easy way to dress up your table's place settings. This set of chargers has the elegance of antique metal thanks to its brushed brass finish.

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