Guest Picks: Final Touches for Your Tablescape

The world’s best decorators scour the globe to find intricate and eye-catching items for their perfectly curated vignettes. While we can’t all drop everything at a moment’s notice and get a first-class ticket to Marrakesh to wander souks for the perfect Fassi pottery, we can create a well-collected vignette. Start with a theme or common thread, and be sure to consider its usability: Does the nightstand need a jewelry catchall? Does the coffee table need coasters for guests? Then add items of different heights to create layers of visual interest. When in doubt, remove an item or two. — Gabrielle from Savvy Home

Ceramic Drip Ginger Jar - $325Blue and white pottery is classic and is great for adding eye-catching height to a vignette. This vase is a modern twist on the classic.


Bone Handle Magnifier - $32Bone-handle magnifying glasses are interesting and lovely objects to display on a console or coffee table. Set this one out on its own or on a tray.


Faux Shagreen Tray - $350Trays of various shapes and sizes make a vignette seem more organized, especially on bigger surfaces like coffee tables. Faux shagreen trays are my favorite for their interesting texture.


Turquoise Bead Asian Brush - $30Asian calligraphy brushes are great conversation starters and make fantastic display accessories on console tables or bookshelves.


Round Match Striker - $190If you’re a candle lover, display your matches in an elegant solid brass match striker as opposed to a regular matchbox. A bowl filled with an interesting collection of matchboxes is another option.


Paris Street Style: A Guide to Effortless Chic - $24.95Coffee table books have that name for a reason. Display books that reflect your interests that your guests can leisurely flip through.


Khaki Canister - $65Boxes and canisters of all shapes and sizes create visual interest, while also keeping smaller bits and pieces tidy and out of sight. I love the shapes of these, which were inspired by Dutch pipe tobacco canisters.


Green Shagreen Frame - $330Family photos always add a personal touch. Instead of the classic silver, try interesting finishes like burl wood or shagreen.


In the Spirit of the Hamptons - $45If a certain locale holds a special place in your heart, consider displaying a beautiful book about it. You’ll have as much fun flipping through its pages as any guest will.


Bone Oval Box - $55Boxes of various colors, shapes and sizes create height and are also practical. I love ones made out of interesting natural materials, like bone, tortoiseshell or porcupine quill.


Ceramic Shagreen Square Catchall, Aqua - $89Small trays and catchalls are great on smaller surfaces like entrance consoles or nightstands. I think they’re best used for keys and jewelry, or even a collection of business cards on a desk.


Estelle Display Easel Lamp, Gunmetal - $515For traditionalists it doesn’t get more classic than a display easel lamp. Highlight your favorite photograph or antique and make a long-lasting impression.


Nito Weave Lidded Urn - $88A fun take on the traditional, the Nito urn will add texture to a vignette. I think it’s best used in groups in a bookcase for a strong visual impact.


Diptyque 'Pomander' Scented Candle - $30No vignette is complete without an intoxicating scented candle. It will please both the nose and eyes.


Green Shagreen Coasters, Set of 4 - $250Most well-mannered guests will look for coasters before putting down their drinks. So it’s only natural that you keep a set handy.


Clare V. Catchall, White - $74Leather catchalls always look elegant on a nightstand. Fill them with jewelry and watches.


Ostrich Egg on Stand - $95An ostrich egg on a stand is definitely not your average accessory, but it’s a prized collection item for many. It’s visually pleasing and exemplifies the beauty of natural objects.


Where Chefs Eat - $19.95Coffee table books that can pique curiosity on a very specific topic are also handy to have on display. Where Chefs Eat is the perfect example.


Pen Shell Tray - $299You can never have too many trays. This deep amber-colored pen shell tray catches the light in interesting ways; it’s a neutral and prized option.


Burmese Blue Vase - $62.50You never know when you’re going to receive flowers from a secret admirer, so you’d better be prepared with an array of vases in different shapes and sizes. I love this one covered in the famed Burmese pattern by Sister Parish.


Cream Shagreen Heart Box - $130More shagreen, but this time in a small heart-shaped box. It’s perfect for a more intimate setting: a vanity, bedside table or wardrobe shelf. Use it to store any jewelry that has emotional significance.

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