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The Kitchen Table · At the centre

Table Centres & Table Décor

Give the middle of the table a purpose.

Long wooden serving pieces, sculptural bowls and candle holders with a strong silhouette. Our table centres bring a focal point to the room, whether you are passing around nibbles or dressing the table between meals. Choose for the space you have and the way you like to gather.

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A long oak table-centre serving tray filled with antipasti on an outdoor dining table.
The Kitchen TableServing pieces and sculptural details with a place at the centre.

Measure the footprint

Leave room for place settings around a substantial centrepiece.

Keep the conversation open

Check the height from a seated position.

Choose by purpose

Food serving and candle display call for suitable, separate pieces.

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The serving piece as the centrepiece

A long board with small bowls can give the table a focal point before anyone sits down. Keep the food in reachable groups and leave a little exposed wood between them so the shape is still visible. Several pieces here have substantial dimensions, so check both storage and carrying space. For more ways to serve the meal, explore serving boards and platters in different shapes and materials.

Notes from the Kitchen Table

Something with presence between meals

The table spends part of its life without plates on it. A sculptural bowl, a long tray or a distinctive candle holder can give that empty surface a little purpose. Choose one main piece and let the grain, glass or metal supply the interest. When it is time to eat, keep only what leaves enough room for people. Add the smaller details from our table setting collection as you lay each place.

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Make space for a centrepiece

The right scale matters more than a crowded arrangement. Think about the table's length, the room left for dishes and whether your centrepiece will serve food, hold a candle or stand on its own.

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How do I choose a table centrepiece that is not too large?

Mark out the product's length and width on your table, then add a plate and glass at each seat. Leave space for serving and reaching across. A long narrow piece can work well on a rectangular table, while a compact bowl suits a smaller surface.

Can the centrepiece also be used for serving food?

Some pieces in this collection are serving boards, trays or bowls; others are decorative holders. Check the individual listing for its intended use and care. Use the specified food-serving surface or bowls, and do not treat every decorative recess or candle holder as a food dish.

How can I use candle holders in a table arrangement?

Choose a candle that fits the holder and follow the holder and candle instructions. Leave a clear space around it, away from napkins, foliage and other decorations. If the meal needs the whole table, move the candle display to a suitable separate surface instead.