These Thanksgiving Dinnerware Sets Are a Feast for the Eyes

Pay homage to the official holiday mascot with a set of stately Plymouth Classic Turkey Dinner Plates from Williams Sonoma. The traditional glazed porcelain plates feature a classic dual-zone format inspired by 18th-century English transferware. Each plate sports a portrait of a proud turkey with feathers rendered in warm, autumnal hues. A painterly harvest garland of winding pumpkin vines, oak leaves and acorns lines the plate perimeter, surrounding the handsome bird in seasonal splendor. Purchase the heirloom dinner plates individually or in sets of four to set your family table this year and all those that follow.

The Black Fern collection from Anthropologie brings a bold botanical touch to your Thanksgiving tablescape.The fine stoneware plates, platters and bowls are made in Portugal, ensuring exceptional quality, and come finished with an illustrated fern motif. We’re smitten with the way the inky foliage design pops against the warm stoneware base and think this collection would shine if paired with rich, earth-toned linens, like olive, marigold, amber or umber.

While we appreciate elaborate turkey and pumpkin illustrations as much as the next person, sometimes, less is, in fact, more. Case and point? The Pritchard Collection from McGee & Co.. The understated stoneware dinnerware brings a tailored touch to your tablescape with its warm-white gloss glaze and handsome, hand-painted navy rim. The collection includes mugs, dinner plates, side plates, bowls and a gravy boat. Style the lot with rich, jewel-toned table linens, leather napkin rings and antique brass candlesticks for an inviting autumnal table.

If there’s anyone we trust to set a standout Thanksgiving table, it’s Martha Stewart. Let’s just say, her Maiden Crown 12-Piece Taupe Dinnerware Set does not disappoint. The dinnerware serves as an airy and elegant anchor for your turkey-day tablescape and the winter holidays ahead. Each vegan bone ceramic set includes dinner plates, salad plates and cereal bowls for four. Maiden Crown pieces feature a creamy taupe base adorned with a hand-painted white floral motif and trim. The ceramic staples are enhanced with a glossy glaze finish that catches and reflects light, lending an undeniable richness to even the most casual table designs. Pair your Maiden Crown set with tartan table linens in seasonal shades, such as navy, burgundy or espresso, to achieve a polished and preppy tablescape.

Turkeys, pumpkins and sunflowers — oh my! What better way to celebrate the season of abundance than by setting your table with dinnerware clad in classic autumnal icons? The Bedford Harvest collection from Pottery Barn includes all the table essentials for hosting your Thanksgiving guests, including dinner plates, salad plates, appetizer plates, chargers, cereal bowls and mugs. Each piece is handcrafted from stoneware and features an illustrated autumn motif that layers seamlessly within the collection or neutral plates you already own. The Bedford Harvest dinnerware is finished with white glazed decal and offers exceptional durability, with each piece being dishwasher-, microwave- and oven-safe up to 425°.

When in doubt, employ the Midas touch. The Thyme & Table Everest 12-Piece Ceramic Dinnerware Set from Walmart makes it easy (and affordable!) to do just that. Each set includes dinner plates, salad plates and bowls for four. The contemporary table staples feature a warm, ivory finish, streamlined silhouettes, and are punctuated by a tailored gold trim that makes the bundle look far more expensive than it is. Oh, and did we mention everything is dishwasher and microwave-safe? Snag a single set or invest in a set of three (i.e., service for 12) to cover all your holiday entertaining needs.

As the wise and widely-beloved Elle Woods says, “Whoever said blue-and-white dinnerware is exclusive to summer tablescapes was seriously disturbed.” Or, something like that. All jokes aside, these English Floral Turkey Salad Plates from Williams Sonoma are the ultimate addition to your blue-and-white collection. The durable glazed earthenware plates, inspired by English transferware, boast a traditional turkey portrait surrounded by a classic geometric and floral border. The Spode-crafted set will layer seamlessly with the transferware plates in your collection or dress up your solid dinnerware pieces for the holiday feast.

Of course, you can stow away your blue-and-white dinnerware and opt for plates that embrace the cozy autumn colors in its stead. The Juliska Country Estate Harvest Party Plates features four scalloped plates with a unique, painterly scene that celebrates the season: an apple orchard, a pumpkin patch, a fox hunt and a family decorating their impressive estate with their harvest goodies. The charming vignettes are brought to life on the white ceramic plates using a rich, chocolate finish.

Forgo a traditional toile and transferware for this cozy, cottage-core Rifle Paper Co. Gracie Dinnerware collection. These sweet porcelain plates make it easy to infuse autumnal appeal into your tablescape, thanks to their chocolate and ivory base enlivened by cranberry and coral blooms. A gold rim dresses up the floral plate and complements the gold cutlery and candlesticks on your holiday table.

Honor the harvest season with dinnerware that draws inspiration from cornucopias and gathering baskets. The Plymouth Gate Dinner Plates from Williams Sonoma feature a crisp-white base with a dainty chocolate geometric border that appears woven from a distance. The versatile plates coordinate with the Plymouth Turkey plates featured above, and they look equally festive when layered atop a tartan charger or crowned with jewel-toned appetizer plates from your cabinet.

While we’ll never object to pumpkin-orange plates on a Thanksgiving table, we can always appreciate the use of an unexpected autumn color. The Charlotte Hand-Painted Dinnerware Collection from Green Row features an unlikely, yet undeniable, fall palette of olive and sage green. The collection has stoneware dinner and salad plates, each piece is hand-painted in Indonesia using traditional artisan techniques. Once the floral and stripe motif is in place, the artisans hand-glaze each piece to seal in the stunning results. The Charlotte plates are available solo or in sets of four. Pair the plates with moody aubergine linens to achieve head-turning contrast, or create a cool, monochromatic tablescape with an olive tablecloth instead.

The Morris & Co. x Williams Sonoma Essex Collection is what Thanksgiving table dreams are made of. The timeless dinnerware designs are based on the archival patterns of British designer, William Morris. The collection is a visual celebration of all things autumn, featuring a mix of dramatic jewel-toned hues, ornate floral motifs and striking gold detailing. Each plate and platter is crafted from high-fired glazed porcelain and features intricate hand-applied decal designs that shine under any light. Pair the collection with gold cutlery, burgundy or forest green linens, cranberry taper candles in gilt sticks and a vase brimming with fresh-snipped dahlia blooms.

Enjoy your second (read: third) helping of sweet potato casserole in style with the Coronet Dinner Plates from McGee & Co.. These plates are some of our favorites on ou list because their creamy white base and charming red floral motif are timeless and will appear at home on your Thanksgiving and Christmas table. Make this set feel more autumnal for your fall feast by accessorizing with rich harvest hues, including orange, brown and gold.

You don’t need to spend half your paycheck on plates and platters to execute an elegant Thanksgiving table. Bring modern fall flair to your design with the Thyme & Table Stoneware Ocee Leaf Dinner Plates. Each set includes four beige stoneware plates with a contemporary rimless silhouette and chic line-style chocolate leaf motif. The best part? These beauties are microwave-, dishwasher- and oven-safe. Grab two or three sets for your table and pair the lot with coordinating Ocee Leaf Bowls and Pumpkin Soup Tureen for an easy, elegant Thanksgiving display.