How to Set a Beautiful Table with a Mix of Vintage China

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Do you love to collect antique dishes? If you have unmatched pieces of vintage china, mix them in a beautiful table that’s both casual and elegant.

A table setting has the power to take you back in time.

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Many of my tablescapes have specific themes, often seasonal or following a holiday concept. 

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Setting a Table with Vintage China

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When combining patterns, I typically work with a white backdrop, then highlight with gold and/or silver, clear crystal and then mix away.

I’m partial to pinks and lilacs, so most of my china is in the same color feeling. I think as long as you stick with similar tones you can really take some liberties when putting unmatched things together.

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When my plate stack is complex, I keep my napkins clean and pure.

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Once my china is selected and the elements around it are neutral and elegant, I next work out my florals.

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For this table, I used vintage china pitchers to continue the theme, then highlighted the pattern colors with purple stock and pale green mini hydrangeas.

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