15 Versatile Plow & Hearth Tableware Finds for the Holidays and Beyond
Dress your table for the holiday festivities with these versatile plates, platters, placemats and more from Plow & Hearth.
Chances are, you began bookmarking your favorite Food Network holiday recipes in or around mid-March, and your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner menus were set in stone by the Fourth of July. We have no doubts that you will wow your guests with our mouthwatering recipes in your apron pocket – but can you say that your tableware will do the same? Remember – everyone eats with their eyes first. Your Prime Rib with Red Wine-Thyme Butter Sauce may be just as delectable as one from a fine dining establishment, but if you’re serving your guests from a chipped tray or mismatched plates, you may not get the credit where credit’s due.
It’s not too late to treat yourself to new serveware that is on par with your holiday menu. Plow & Hearth has a stunning variety of festive plates, placemats, platters and shakers to create a holiday table that will serve you from Thanksgiving all the way to the New Year.
Shop our 15 favorite merry-making table essentials from Plow & Hearth to dish out unmatched flavors and styles at all your holiday festivities.
Swap out your simple white ceramic plates for something a little more glamorous. Namely? This handcrafted set of six smoky glass dinner plates. Pair the cozy plates with black-and-white holiday decor for a sleek contemporary look or keep the neutral aesthetic for a fall tablescape your guests are sure to compliment. Now all you need is a juicy Thanksgiving turkey to really bring the table setting together.
Bring peace to your holiday festivities with this olive-adorned cutting board. The paddle-style board features a durable base for chopping and a fresh green-and-white botanical motif that ties in effortlessly with your appetizer menu (Thanksgiving charcuterie board anyone?) But the best part is that the design of this leafy-green beauty is versatile for entertaining year-round.
Treat yourself to a set of new placemats for your holiday festivities — and beyond — with these reversible buffalo check beauties. Each fabric placemat features a subtle scalloped silhouette and offers black-and-white buffalo check on one side and red-and-black check on the other. Use the black-and-white during autumn, then flip to red for Christmas celebrations.
Treat yourself to this wintry white ceramic platter for your Christmas table and continue to enjoy it throughout the year. We’re fans of this timeless platter because it will make a seamless addition to your snowy “White Christmas” tablescape and look equally at-home on your upcoming Easter table, Mother’s Day Brunch spread and summer soiree setup.
Pass around peppermint candies at the end of your meal in this darling ceramic serving dish. The red-and-white striped bowl adds fresh holiday flair to your table, counter or coffee table. Pro tip: This peppermint dish makes the perfect gift for your neighbor, co-worker or friend. Pair it with homemade peppermint treats to earn praise at your next gift exchange.
‘Tis the season for snacking! Uplevel your holiday spread with the Olive Oasis 3-Section Wood Server and Bowls set. Each piece features a natural wood exterior contrasted by an elegant, olive-adorned lining. We love this four-piece set because its fresh botanical motif and wood finish bring both classic holiday tableware and neutral decor alike. Employ the set for Thanksgiving cranberry sauce or Christmas Eve aperitifs, then bring it out a few weeks later to ring in the New Year with caviar and crème fraîche.
Sweeten your Christmas brunch table with a flurry of these gingerbread cookie plates. The Baking Spirits Gingerbread Snowflake appetizer plates provide a Santa-approved parking spot for your famous cranberry orange scones and cinnamon roll trees. Layer the iced-and-spiced cookie appetizer plates with the coordinating Baking Spirits Gingerbread Snowflake salad plate, then place each pairing on snowy embossed dinner plates for dimensional and wintry results.
Fraser, balsam and cedar — oh my! Set the scene (and your dining table!) for the holidays with help from winter’s celebrated evergreens. The Shade of Green Melamine Salad Plates feature a fresh, snowy-white backdrop and elegant illustrated evergreen trees in every shape and size. Metallic gold pines punctuate the frosty forest, ensuring these plates look picture-perfect with your brass candlesticks and gold serveware. Layer the shatterproof plates on crisp-white dinner plates, or up the contrast by pairing them with a deep emerald base instead.
Deck your dining buffet with this darling carved Christmas tree platter, piled high with Italian cookies to bring an instant dose of holiday cheer to your spread. Each tray is hand-carved from solid mango wood, making it a one-of-a-kind piece to add to your seasonal serveware collection. Another idea? Have your little ones layer the platter with fresh carrots for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve.
Salad plates that double as seasonal art? We’ll take eight of ‘em! The Joyful Traditions Glass Holly and Berries salad plate serves as a spirited Christmas crown for your simple white dinner plates and brings dimension to your holiday tablesetting. Each plate features a shimmery silver base and a painterly motif of dancing holly berries and branches. It has an imperfect silhouette for a pretty, hand-crafted appeal and looks striking when layered atop a rimless, snowy-white dinner plate.
Trim your table with sweet ceramic Christmas tree plates. These embossed ceramic plates are guaranteed to stand out on your table thanks to their glossy evergreen base and snowy-white “icing” trim. Pair the festive firs with green-and-white plates for a neutral winter look or opt for a traditional Christmas color scheme with a red-and-white base instead.
Brighten your breakfast table on Christmas morning with this vibrant ceramic cardinal duo. The festive feathered friends add a welcome pop of Santa-red to your centerpiece and work overtime as seasonal salt-and-pepper shakers.
Skip the fussy floral arrangements at your family Christmas gathering — without skimping on holiday cheer in the process — with the help of this pretty square platter. The durable design features a green-and-gold wreath motif and a merry sentiment in contemporary lettering. Use the tray as a decorative centerpiece or pile it high with pass-around appetizers, fresh-baked bread or your signature holiday sweets.
Mad for plaid? Run, don’t walk, and scoop up a set of these melamine Holiday Greenhouse salad plates.The shatterproof, dishwasher-safe plates feature a fresh white backdrop enlivened by a classic red-and-green plaid print. Pull them out for your next holiday party and style them with your choice of solid poinsettia or pine dinner plates.
The Woodland Storybook tree server looks like a treasure you picked up on a trip to one of the famed German Christmas markets. The charming tray is divided into three distinct sections, making it easy to set up a tasty charcuterie or sweets board for holiday guests. Each board features engraved flourishes as a special finishing touch.