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5 ideas for a dramatic black table setting

A traditional table setting is all very well - but sometimes you're looking for something with a bit more drama. Whether you are hosting a spooky Halloween party or are looking for unique wedding table décor we have 5 black table setting favourites, to show you how to create a modern table setting that is as dark as a winter night.

Monday, July 1, 2024

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A dramatic black table setting is perfect for Halloween but can even work for a wedding or Christmas. Here you see a place setting with black taped candles and black plates from Broste Copenhagen.

Nordic Coal plate

Ø 20 cm

$13.95

1. PORCELAIN FOR A DRAMATIC BLACK TABLE SETTING

The Nordic Coal plate from Broste Copenhagen has an intense black tone and allows you to create a more rustic place setting for your unique dinner party. You could choose to combine the black plates with a grey side plate or even something off-white for a more dynamic table setting.

Here you see the EM77 thermos from Stelton in an intense black, perfect for a black table setting for halloween.

SteltonEM77 Stelton vacuum jug 1 l

$89

Serve coffee or mulled wine in a black favourite from Stelton.

Warm drinks piping hot and serve them in style with the EM77 thermos from Stelton - a true black favourite.

2. EM77 - PERFECT FOR COFFEE AT THE END OF THE PARTY

The timeless EM77 thermos from Stelton in this gorgeous shade of black adds drama to your table setting while keeping your coffee or mulled wine (depending on the occasion) hot until your guests arrive. Perfect for a seasonal party.

Here you see the Cooee Design Ball vase in black on a black table setting, ideal for halloween or even a unique wedding.

The Cooee Design Ball vase is the ideal addition to a modern black table setting.

Cooee DesignBall vase black

$19.90$23

3. BALL VASE - MODERN BLACK FAVOURITE FROM COOEE DESIGN

Beautiful fresh flowers and greenery always bring a little extra to the table setting and provide a little extra contrast. The Ball vase from Cooee Design has a tactile, matte black surface that and its round shape brings a softness to the table. Let nature's greenery take up residence in this cute vase and add some colour to your black table setting.

Here you see the Cooee Design candle holder and the Esther & Eric black candles on a black table setting.

Candles and candle holders set the atmosphere on any table setting.

Cooee candle holder 21 cm

black

$38.90

ester & erik candle 42 cm 4-pack raw black

Lacquered

$20.90

Here you see a black table setting with the black Esther & Erik candles and the Granny candle holder from Northern.

Combine black candle holders with black candles for a dramatic effect.

4. BLACK CANDLE HOLDERS

Candles are perfect mood enhancers for any table setting and a black design makes it extra special. The Cooee Design candle holder and the Granny candle holder from Northern have been combined here for a dramatic effect with the candle holders all standing at different heights. We have combined them with black candles from Ester & Erik for a sleek, black monochrome look.

Here you see the Elflugan Grande being used as a unique table centrepiece on a black table setting.

ElfluganElflugan Grande

$529

5. THE ELFLUGAN - A CLASSIC IN BLACK

Finally, the last black favourite on the list may be an unusual choice for a table setting: the Elflugan. We're used to seeing this timeless electric candle holder on the windowsill at Christmas, but why not try placing it in the centre of your table setting at any other time of the year? Evocative and out of the ordinary...

Styling: Anna Magnusson, Ellinor Johansson

Foto: Angeliqa Daldorph

Arijana Rosso

Writer

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