The Romantic Table
abc carpet & home's Romantic Table brings together soft ceramics, gold-rimmed porcelain, delicate glassware, toile and linen napkins and candlesticks for a dinner that feels like an occasion. Expect Astier de Villatte's milky-white Paris ceramics with hearts, roses and butterflies, Bella Porcelain's blush and pure gold pieces, and Ginori 1735's Oriente Gold. A romantic dinner table set up comes down to warm candlelight, soft color and a few beautiful details, whether you're planning an anniversary dinner, a Valentine's Day meal or simply a quiet night in at home for two.
Romantic Dinner Table
Browse our romantic dinner table collection and compare pieces by category, price and brand. If you're planning a romantic dinner setup for two, filters make it easy to narrow down by type, color and price. New dinnerware, glassware and table accents are added throughout the holiday season.
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The Romantic Table
Find the Right Pieces for a Romantic Table
Not sure where to start? These pieces are grouped by how they're used, making it easier to plan a romantic table set up before browsing the full collection.
Dinnerware
Astier de Villatte ceramics, Bella Porcelain's blush and gold plates, and Ginori 1735's Oriente Gold set a soft, elegant tone.
Glassware
Gold-rimmed flutes, pale pink liquor glasses and Serax's butterfly and dragonfly wine glasses make every toast feel special.
Table Linens
Toile placemats, metallic linen tablecloths and petal-printed napkins add softness and texture beneath the plates.
Candles and Flowers
Candlesticks, a gold bud vase and jeweled flower objects bring the warm glow and floral notes every romantic table needs.
Romantic Table Guide
Building a romantic table is easiest when you choose one maker or palette to anchor it. Use the categories below to find the pieces that suit your style.
Astier de Villatte Ceramics
Made by hand in Paris, Astier de Villatte's ceramics have a milky white glaze and a softly imperfect shape. Look for the Marguerite dessert plates and fruit bowl, the Two Butterflies and Rose plates, the Aphrodite pitcher, and Heart, Crying Heart and Pink Rose mugs for the morning after.
Bella Porcelain and Ginori 1735
Bella Porcelain's Pure Gold and Blush collections include dinner and share plates, serving bowls, a cake plate, trays and a gold bud vase. For a more formal table, Ginori 1735's Oriente Gold dinner, dessert and soup plates, teacups and teapot bring Italian porcelain with gilded detail. Shop Ginori 1735.
Glassware for a Toast
Casafina's Sensa flutes, tumblers and water glasses come in sets of six with a golden rim, and their Vite wine glasses suit a special bottle. Serax's Unity glasses, exclusive to abc carpet & home, are hand-engraved with butterflies, dragonflies and mandalas, and Glasfabrik Kvetna's pale pink vintage liquor glass is made for an after-dinner drink. Shop drinkware.
Table Linens
Borgo delle Tovaglie's toile cotton placemats, metallic linen tablecloth, placemats and napkins, and petal-printed napkins bring texture and a soft sheen. Society Limonta's fringe napkins and Tessitura Toscana Telerie's Blossom napkins add a relaxed, romantic finish. Shop table linens.
Flatware, Candlesticks and Accents
Mepra's Fantasia, Atena and Classic Vintage flatware and Cutipol's Goa set lay a graceful line beside each plate. Add Astier de Villatte's scallop-shaped Peggy candleholder or a glass candlestick, and finish with Jay Strongwater's hand-crafted rose, orchid and dahlia table objects, accented with crystals, or Aviva Stanoff's pink amethyst hearts bowl. Shop flatware.
Romantic Tableware at Every Price
Romantic tableware comes at every budget. Under $50, choose linen and petal napkins, toile placemats, Serax Unity glasses and espresso cups, a glass candlestick or a blush olive oil dish. Between $50 and $250, look at Astier de Villatte plates and mugs, Bella Porcelain dinner plates, Ginori 1735 Oriente Gold pieces, glassware sets and flatware. Over $250, Astier de Villatte's Peggy sauce boat, a Ginori 1735 teapot, a Bella Porcelain serving bowl or a Jay Strongwater table object make a gift to remember.
The Romantic Table FAQs
How do you set up a romantic dinner table?
Start with a tablecloth or placemats, then layer plates, flatware, a napkin and two glasses at each setting. Add candles at varying heights and a low arrangement of flowers, then dim the overhead lights.
What colors are best for a romantic table setting?
Soft palettes work best, such as white, blush, cream and gold. Repeat the same colors across plates, napkins and flowers so the table feels calm and connected.
How many candles should be on a romantic dinner table?
Two or three candles at different heights are usually enough. Keep them low enough that you can see each other across the table.
What do you need for a romantic dinner set up for two?
Two place settings with dinner and dessert plates, flatware, napkins, wine glasses and water glasses, plus candlesticks, a small vase of flowers and a tablecloth or placemats.
Do you have romantic tableware under $50?
Yes. Linen and petal napkins, toile placemats, Serax Unity glasses and espresso cups, glass candlesticks and blush olive oil dishes are all under $50.
More Tablescapes
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