Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving Table Design

We’re wrapping up our Thanksgiving Table, Three Ways series, but not without one last hurrah. So far, we’ve shown you table one, featuring our suspended floral centerpiece, and table two, which takes a more rustic, “elevated camp” approach. But our third and final look is an ode to the season with timeless appeal.

We’re calling it our autumn harvest Thanksgiving table, and it’s designed with a more organic sensibility in mind. We took the in-season elements you’d find at a fall market and let the bounty speak for itself. Paired with casual place settings and cozy throws layered over every chair, it’s a table that invites guests to come and enjoy a long evening of feasting ahead.

 

Table Design & Styling: The Identité Collective | Photography: Madeline Harper

 

 

The Autumn Harvest Thanksgiving Table Design

 

As we put together this third tablescape, we imagined dear friends and family gathered together at harvest time to share an elaborate Thanksgiving meal. We chose to lean into all the seasonal inspiration by embracing natural elements as much as possible. A vintage dough bowl anchored our table design as a centerpiece overflowing with pears, pumpkins, squash, artichokes, and apples. We also incorporated a variety of florals, berries, and foliage stems to add both height and texture to the look. Taper candles were placed throughout the table to bring an element of ambiance as day turns to night.

Unlike our other two designs, we intentionally chose to leave this table uncovered. We wanted a really natural aesthetic and to celebrate the wood table’s patina. To dress up the simple white porcelain dinner plates by CB2, we layered a mix of plaid napkins from Heather Taylor Home and placed a throw blanket across each chair. Not only are they meant to keep guests warm throughout the meal, but they double as a keepsake to take home at the end of a memorable evening.

 

More to Read: A Designer’s Guide to Holiday Content

 

 

The Menu Inspiration

 

TO START

• Honey Whipped Ricotta and Prosciutto
• Spinach and Artichoke Pull-Apart Bread

 

MAIN ENTREE

• Four Cheese Sage Pesto Florentine Lasagna
• Spatchcocked Turkey with Anise and Orange

 

ON THE SIDE

• Rosemary Olive Savory Bread Pudding
• Fall Farmer’s Market Salad  
• Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

 

SOMETHING SWEET

• Pear and Mascarpone Galette
• Flaky Cranberry Hand Pies

 

TO SIP

• Harvest Apple Spritz
• Pear Bourbon Smash

 

More to Read: 3 Subtle Ways to Bring in Fall Decor

 

 

 

The Playlist

 

Don’t forget to create a great atmosphere with our Folksy Thanksgiving playlist on Spotify. It’s filled with over three hours of mellow music that’s been hand-selected for the occasion. Just add a seasonal cocktail (see above), and you’ll have a gathering that feels just as fun as it looks.

 

 

Set The Table (press play)

 

 

 

Dinner Plates | Olive Wood Flatware | Dough Bowl (Vintage) | Harbor Plaid Napkins | Soho Pattern Napkins |  Brass Pepper Mill | Blankets | Dining Chairs (use code Anastasia15 for 15% off your purchase)

 

 

Here’s some additional Thanksgiving content we think you’ll love:

• The Best Fall Colors For Your Home
• Suspended Floral Centerpiece Thanksgiving Table
• Rustic, Camp-Inspired Thanksgiving Table
• Thanksgiving Style: What I’m Wearing
• A Designer’s Guide to Holiday Content
• 3 Subtle Ways to Bring in Fall Decor

 

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