Few occasions on the calendar call for more thoughtfully curated table décor than the big ol’ Christmas feast.
Backdropping the grilled prawn and watermelon salad, Christmas ham and passionfruit pavlova spread, a luxe tablescape highlights the epicurean delights to come – or abandoning that, is something to spark conversation at least.
From Georg Jensen candle holders to wine glasses designed by Catherine Martin, read on for our edit of luxury Christmas table décor to make lunch or dinner that bit more plush.
9 luxury Christmas table décor ideas
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Saarde Enes olive tablecloth, $189, THE ICONIC
The foundation of the décor, a tablecloth such as this finely woven Turkish cotton one sets the scene. With the material being soft and crinkled, you’re ideally in for a laidback lunch.
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Table Collectiv Helena red napkin set, $68, THE ICONIC
Made from 100 per cent linen, these red napkins from Table Collectiv are a functional complement to Yuletide colour palette.
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Black Blaze Flow napkin ring set, $65, THE ICONIC
Add an organic element to the table with these solid brass napkin rings that feature an irregular curved design inspired by the fluidity of water.
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Maison Balzac Chandelles rouge tapered candles 4pk, $29, Aura Home
These handmade tapered candles from Maison Balzac have nine hours of burn time each – meaning you can continue the festivities well into the night.
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Georg Jensen 2023 Christmas tealight set, $85, THE ICONIC
These 18kt gold-plated stainless steel tealight candle holders from Danish design house Georg Jensen add ambience to any seasonal soiree.
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Australian House & Garden Esperance 12pc cream dinner set, $74.95 (usually $149.95), Myer
Neutral and understated, a stoneware dinner set is a timeless vessel for a festive feast.
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Palmier green wine glasses 2pc, $149, Maison Balzac
From Maison Balzac and four-time-Academy-Award-winning designer Catherine Martin, this wine glass set is sure to evoke the essence of summer with each toast.
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Holly & Ivy Banksia bon bon 8pk, $44.95, Aura Home
No table on Christmas Day is complete without bon bons to gently stoke the fire of familial rivalry.
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Nordic Rooms deluxe glitter Christmas tree 45cm standing ornament in Olive, $49, Aura Home
And if subtlety’s not your thing, you can remind your guests the occasion with this statement tree that makes a more than apt centrepiece.