How to Set Your Dining Table in Style for the Holidays

Fall marks the start of the holiday entertaining season, and nothing makes a warmer welcome for family and friends than an elegant dining room dressed in autumnal splendor: rich mahogany furnishings and tableware and linens in harvest-tones of brown, gold and rust.

For chic dining room furnishings with formal flair, check out the many traditional collections by Henkel-Harris and Baker at Masins (Seattle, Bellevue; 206.622.5606; masins.com) and the lovely vintage sets available at Timeless Elegance (22 103rd Ave. NE, Bellevue; 425.454.6227; timelesselegance.com). Neiman Marcus (The Shops at The Bravern, 1111 NE Eighth St., Bellevue, 425.452.3300; neimanmarcus.com) presents an incredible assortment of glamorous tableware, from dazzling dishes by Jaune de Chrome to Simon Pearce’s alluring stemware. The Sophisticated Swine (11639 NE Eighth St., Bellevue; 425.452.9300; sophisticatedswine.com) stocks a wonderful array of t abletop antiques, including sterling flatware and serving pieces and J.F. Henry (4445 California Ave. SW, Seattle; 206.935.5150; jfhenry.com) offers classic designs from iconic brands such as Waterford, Lenox and Pickard. Finally, for fine linens, including napkins, placemats and runners, there’s Table Top and Home (1105 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue; 425.990.0023; 425.454.7322; tabletopandhome.com).

Now gather up your fabulous fall finds, and deck your dining room in amazing autumnal style. 

John Stevens (john@stevenswilliams.com) specializes in classic interior design.

Products pictured: Henkel-Harris Queen Anne dining set from Masins, Juane de Chrome’s Tortoise plates and Simon Pearce’s Cavendish stemware from Neiman Marcus, antique Towle sterling Louis XIV flatware from The Sophisticated Swine, Anichini’s Herringbone napkins, Table Art Oak Leaf napkin rings, Nancy Calhoun gold chargers and Sybaritic Paramount Scroll runner from Table Top and Home.