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Simple Tuscan Tablescape Ideas for an Italian Themed Party

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In this post: A great way to add color to a table is to decorate with food. These simple Tuscan tablescape ideas are perfect for an Italian themed party.

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The inspiration for this setting came from two places. First, was our upcoming trip to Tuscany to visit our daughter who’s studying there and, second, was the Italian recipe salad plates that we had received as a gift some time ago. I initially had only four of the plates and they were no longer available from the store, but when I decided to build the setting around them, I took to eBay in a successful search for the remaining place settings. As always, I started with one interesting element and built a color story and details around it.

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The rustic feel of the countryside is imparted via the burlap tablecloth and the terra-cotta linen napkins. Offsetting this feel is a little gleam from the antique silver flatware and the jeweled napkin rings.  (See resource list below.)

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I never use place cards to seat my guests at an intimate dinner because I prefer they choose their seating, but I love the opportunity to use printed graphics on the table, so I designed these table cards as a fun detail to further communicate the theme.

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The pair of floral arrangements are housed in distressed Tuscan inspired urns. Orange roses and red dahlias team up with greenery to tell the story of the Italian countryside through color.

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The glow of candlelight enhances the warm tones of the tablescape and the surrounding rooms.

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The glimmer of the glassware and crystal help lend the dinner a sense of elegance that plays off the more simplified country elements.

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Decorating with food is always a favorite of mine. Here, glass hurricanes are filled with varied tomatoes and grapes, another nod to the Mediterranean fare widely available throughout Italy.

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The long view from the table opens into the neighboring living room where drinks are served before the meal.

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No Tuscan meal is complete without Limoncello and Italian pastries.

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Italian Themed Party Source List – Click on the items below for direct links to the products. Where actual items were no longer available, I’ve provided similar options. (This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.)

  • Green chargers
  • Cream dinner plates
  • Italian menu salad plates
  • Rust hemstitch napkins
  • Embroidered white napkins
  • Amber beaded napkin ring
  • First Love flatware
  • Glen plaid goblets
  • Green swirl water glasses
  • Burlap tablecloth
  • Tuscan vases
  • Tall glass hurricanes

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  1. Chrissy says

    Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Oh I so loved Italy, my husband and I were there for 2 weeks. I was with him on business, but in the evening and weekend it was so wonderful to enjoy the Italian atmosphere. Your tablescape makes me want to go back again. The flower arrangements are so beautiful. Tuscany is such a relaxing and beautiful place. I hope you enjoy your trip.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks Chrissy! We actually already took the trip, in fact if you head over to the Travelfolio section of the blog you can see some of the pics. But I’ll be posting many more in the next few weeks. Here’s a link to a post about Pienza, but there’s also one of Venice. https://designthusiasm.com/potted-pienza/

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  2. Shenita says

    Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    Beautiful table, Lory! Love the Tuscan theme that you so beautifully executed; and the Ralph Lauren Glen Plaid glassware is a fave of mine. It’s my hubby’s favorite glassware to use. Love the plates from Williams-Sonoma, as well. I love their dinnerware choices!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks so much Shenita! I’m new to this whole blogging thing, but it doesn’t take long to figure out who are the like minded bloggers and I can see from what you post that we share similar taste in home style… 🙂 I love the way you characterize your style, because I too would use many of the same terms. Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  3. Lee says

    Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    The table looks very pretty and the food looks amazing!

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  4. Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

    Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks Lee!

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  5. Sandra says

    Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Lory if my arthritic knees would allow it I’d be jumping up and down at the sight of this gorgeous table. You definitely set the mood with this one. My daughter is taking a cooking class in Florence this month and my intention was to do an Italian themed table. Thank you so much for the inspiration!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 2:59 pm

      Aw Sandra, thanks for that visual (jumping up and down… ;-))!! Yes, I’m a big Italophile. A cooking class in Florence sounds fabulous! One of my daughter’s classes was “Pairing food and wine”. School wasn’t like that when I went!

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  6. sharlotte says

    Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Your Tuscan table is stunning. I’ve never been to Italy but imagine such wonderful sights and sounds as these. I love all the special touches you added to continue your theme…it’s lovely.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Thank you Sharlotte! It is a wonderful inspiring place to go… 🙂

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  7. Linda says

    Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Hi Lory, a woman I can relate to. your table is so welcoming and warm. Love your details, place cards and fruits and veggies.
    I love a large long dining table. We have one too. We hope to visit Italy in the near future. So many wonderful places to see. I shall spend the time browsing through your lovely pictures.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks so much Linda! Enjoy your visit… 🙂 If you go to the Travelfolio category, you can see some of my pics from the trip.

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  8. Elizabeth Roderick says

    Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    This is delightful. I’m one to study every detail and everything you have done is beautiful. I love the different colors of the walls in the 3 rooms I can see. I would love to see Italy someday till then, thank you for sharing this inspiring table.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 10:33 pm

      Thank you Elizabeth and thanks especially for taking the time to comment… 🙂

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  9. susie says

    Friday, July 18, 2014 at 12:29 am

    the colors in this theme are so beautiful never thought to put food in vases what a unique idea and the flowers are gorgeous thank you for such beauty.Susie

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Friday, July 18, 2014 at 12:49 am

      Thank you Susie!!

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  10. [email protected] Porch Musings says

    Friday, July 18, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Gorgeous Tuscan Temptation, Lory!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      Thanks Pat!

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  11. FABBY says

    Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Oh my, the whole thing is stunning! I love your dining room, the gorgeous table with lovely dishes and great elements and yummy food…what can I add, but perfection! I tried following you, but couldn’t find the link.
    Thanks for coming by, I loved it!
    FABBY

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Friday, July 18, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      Thank you so much Fabby! Is my “follow link” not working or could you just not find the button? It should be right on my home page to the right of the posts, right below the social media buttons. There’s a subscribe by email button, but there’s also a “follow me on bloglovin” button which is the easiest way. Thank you so much for following (or at least trying to)!!

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  12. Jenna says

    Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 9:24 am

    So pretty Lory, this is one of my favorite color combos, pink orange and green~ I do love the buon appetito place cards, I have a secret desire to speak Italian, everything just sound so much better in French and Italian 🙂 I especially love the textured cloth and the flowers with artichokes~

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 10:12 am

      Thanks Jenna! I agree about the language thing. I barely speak any Italian, but my French is good enough that I believe if I lived in a French speaking country for 6 months, I’d be fluent. Always thought that would be so cool!

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  13. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Oh wow, I love the tablescape. Using the tall apothecary jars to hold fruit is such a wonderful idea. Everything looks so beautiful. I also really love the checks and the coral colors in the room. Stunning.

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  14. Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

    Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Thank you Marty! Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment, as well… 🙂

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  15. Janet says

    Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    What a lovely table. It certainly transports one to Tuscany. It is a great table to enjoy a delicious meal with friends.

    Thanks for visiting me. Your kind words are appreciated.

    Janet

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 11:32 am

      Thank you Janet! And thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment… 🙂

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  16. Christine says

    Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    You had me at Lemoncello! Gorgeous Lory…..just gorgeous!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 11:31 am

      Ha ha! Thanks Christine… 🙂

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  17. Candy S says

    Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 7:43 am

    Lovely table! I love the beige checks, and the burlap table cover grounds the whole table beautifully. The terra-cotta napkins look fabulous with the salad plates. Beautiful!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 11:13 am

      Thanks Candy! Thanks for visiting… 🙂

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  18. Chloe Crabtree says

    Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Your table setting is absolutely beautiful. My favorite thing is the collection of the colorful little tomatoes in the glass cylinders. That was a charming idea, instead of just all flowers. The whole thing is just pulled together beautifully. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your trip to Tuscany!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you so much Chloe! I’m so glad you appreciated the details. Thanks for taking the time to let me know… 🙂

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  19. Katherines Corner says

    Monday, July 21, 2014 at 9:24 am

    You set a beautiful table and the Tuscan theme is perfect. It is all so wonderful and inviting. xo

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Monday, July 21, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Thanks Katie! Thanks for stopping by… 🙂

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  20. At Rivercrest Cottage says

    Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    What a lovely place to be! that dining room setting makes me want to be a better person. I must get at least one room finished soon.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 2:22 pm

      Ha ha, love the way you put that! If it’s any consolation, my dining room was empty for years. I always felt I didn’t want to do it until I could do it the way I wanted… 🙂

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  21. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says

    Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    I am in love with these salad plates! I tend to like anything unique, and if it has some type of text, all the better. Thanks for the heads up on these. I am eBay bound. 🙂

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks Pattie!! I, too, am a fan of things with text. Good luck on your hunt… 🙂

      Reply
  22. Vanessa says

    Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    Every element you used on this tablescape is breathtaking. I am in love with the veggies, flowers, dishes and so on. Beautiful

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Thanks so much Vanessa!! Thanks for stopping by… 🙂

      Reply
  23. Linda says

    Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    What a great table that beautifully captures the warmth of Tuscany. I can’t tell you what I like best. Maybe the flower arrangement. No, the hurricanes filled with fruit or maybe the flatware. It’s all terrific.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Friday, February 27, 2015 at 8:18 am

      Thanks, Linda! This one was a fun one… 🙂

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  24. Liz @ Infuse With Liz says

    Friday, February 27, 2015 at 8:44 am

    Perfect coloring for a Tuscan themed table! I definitely like the hurricanes filled with fruit! The PB vases with flowers have the perfect aged look that goe so well with this theme. Those are great plates- don’t you love how Ebay can help save the day! Love the printed table cards!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Friday, February 27, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Yes, Liz! eBay is the best! Thanks for visiting with me… 🙂

      Reply
  25. Rosie M. says

    Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    I LOVE this table! I had forgotten that I have those same WS dishes, but haven’t used them yet. You’ve highlighted them perfectly: I hope I can put together a table as pretty as yours. Thanks for the inspiration! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 7:06 pm

      Thanks and it’s my pleasure, Rosie!!

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  26. Gina says

    Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Lory, your table is gorgeous. Love the Italian pastries and the Limoncello pictured in your desert section. Is that a Gubana cake? We always bring back that cake from the Friuli region when we travel through Italy. Just beautiful!

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm.com says

      Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you, Gina! Hmmm… can’t remember where the cake is from or what it is. Probably brought by one of my guests. I do know the pastries in the middle are Portuguese, although not sure the name. Thanks for stopping by… 🙂

      Reply

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