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9 Christmas table setting ideas to elevate your Christmas meals

Are you looking for something a little different for your Christmas table setting this year? We have 9 beautiful Christmas table ideas - from a traditional Scandi setting with Swedish Grace Winter to a striking modern red setting from NJRD - allow us inspire your Christmas table.
Updated 4th December 2025
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1. Simple and festive with Swedish Grace Winter

For a Christmas table idea that feels timeless, Rörstrand's Swedish Grace Winter collection is a perfect choice. The winter-themed tableware instantly adds a warm, festive touch and remains a classic you can rely on year after year.

Pair it with candles, fresh pine branches, and pops of seasonal red—think apples, rose hips or pomegranates. The natural elements bring the outdoors in, creating a cosy, harmonious table that blends tradition with understated Scandinavian elegance.

Find more inspiration for a Scandinavian Christmas table:Scandinavian Christmas table setting ideas

An overhead image of a set of Christmas plates in a simple Christmas table setting idea. With a striped tablecloth and simple natural table decorations.

2. Add a hint of nostalgia with Julemorgen

For a subtle, nature-inspired Christmas table idea that brings memories of the past, the Julemorgen collection from Wik & Walsøe is the perfect choice. The delicate illustrations and soft color palette blend beautifully with linen tablecloths, warm wood, and understated decorations.

Add some evergreen branches to the centre of the table to create a cosy but elevated atmosphere that captures the essence of Scandinavian style—light, natural, and festive. This look is ideal for anyone who loves elegance with a touch of nature.

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3. Get playful with Moomin

A playful Christmas table that is perfect for a cheerful, cosy Christmas dinner with the whole family. The Festive Moments series from Moomin Arabia combines deep red with charming illustrations from the world of Moomin, ideal for adding a personal and warming touch to your table.

Paired with neutral tableware, soft lighting, and winter fruits, you can create a lively, inviting Christmas table idea that will delight young and old alike.

4. A modern Christmas table idea

For those who prefer modern table decorations, the combination of red and dark grey makes a striking statement. The clean shapes and graphic lines of the collection from NJRD bring contemporary elegance to the table.

Paired with gold-coloured cutlery and simple glasses, the result is a stylish, powerful Christmas table idea that is minimalist, expressive, and full of modern charm.

5. Create an fairytale inspired Christmas table

The Swedish Grace Winter collection from Rörstrand is incredibly versatile when it comes to different styles for your Christmas table This time the delicate winter motifs in red and green bring a light and playful air to the table and work perfectly with natural materials such as glass, wood, or linen.

Candles, apples, and fresh greenery complement the look and create a warm, authentic atmosphere, perfect for a festive dinner in a fairytale style.

A traditional Christmas table setting in red, green and white with the Swedish Grace Winter collection from Rörstrand.

6. A classic Christmas table dressed in red from Scandi Living

If you're looking for an easy way to set the table for Christmas sometimes simply updating your tableware to add a fest pop of colour is all you need. Scandi Living shows us that occasionally a few details are enough to get the Christmas feeling. With theDots porcelain in red, rustic cutlery and a linen tablecloth, this place setting represents the true Scandinavian style. Combined with natural materials such as wood, linen or small natural elements – in this case walnuts – the result is a harmonious look that is deliberately minimalist and ideal for a relaxed Christmas dinner. Perfect for anyone who loves warm colours but wants to avoid overly ornate patterns.

7. Nordic simplicity with Julemorgen

If you prefer a calmer, more natural look, soft natural tones, lots of wood, and delicate details provide the ideal basis for atmospheric Christmas decorations. The Julemorgon series from Wik & Walsøe blends harmoniously into this look with its delicate illustrations.

Linen napkins , branches and natural accessories create an authentic Nordic atmosphere that feels warm and inviting—perfect for a Christmas table idea that emphasizes naturalness and cosiness.

The Pilar plate and bowl from Blomus are the perfect neutral additions to a table setting in the Share theme.

8. An icy blue Christmas table with Pilar

The calm base of light beige and gray tones with tableware from the Pilarcollection from Blomuslooks particularly harmonious on a softly draped tablecloth in frosty blue, a combination of colours that is reminiscent of winter mornings.

A classic candy cane adds a fresh accent, bringing the typical Christmas contrast of red and white to the setting. Small colorful details, such as berries, glass decorations, or napkin with a contrasting edge, add a playful lightness without disturbing the calm overall effect.

9. A rustic Christmas table idea with Toy's Delight

If you're looking for Christmas table decorations that instantly creates a festive atmosphere, you'll find what you're looking for in the popular Toy's Delight collection from Villeroy & Boch.

The characteristic wavy edges, warm red tones and playful Christmas motifs make every place setting a stand out on the festive table. Combined with bold red cloth napkins, the result is a harmonious, classic look that evokes the nostalgia of traditional Christmas meals.

A natural centerpiece made from pine branches or, as shown here, berries in rich red tones adds depth and texture. Subtle candles and bright accents such as pine cones or glass details bring additional sparkle to the table and stylishly round off the scene.

    Whether traditional, natural, or modern your Christmas table always tell a personal story. With high-quality designs, atmospheric colours, and carefully selected details, you can create a place where family and friends love to gather.

    Experiment with different materials, combine your favourite collections and leave room for your own accents. The result is a festive table that not only looks beautiful but also brings the spirit of Christmas to life in your home.

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    Styling: Madeleine Petersson, Anna Magnusson, Arijana Kapic

    Photo: Angeliqa Daldorph, Ardijan Mahmutaj

    Anja Wahnig
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