NEW YORK — From the age of Napoleon to Depression-era America and beyond, often-unsung designers have brought life to the dining-room table. “I thought all tablecloths a bore — particularly white,” ...

Part of the appeal of a natural wood dining table is its imperfect look — color variations, uneven grain, and knots all add character. The weathered coloration of Crate & Barrel's Basque-inspired ...

It’s only natural that people would be beginning to focus on table settings and decor this time of year. With Thanksgiving fast approaching and the holiday season nearly here, these are the days when ...

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum presents “Tablescapes: Designs for Dining,” an exhibition that offers a creative timeline of dining experiences through three distinct installations. At the ...

When you're hosting a dinner party, it’s easy to get swept up in the throes of menu planning and kitchen prep. While the meal may be the star of the show, the scene where the party takes place—i.e., ...

Nobody likes to feel that they are playing a game of musical chairs just so they can sit at a table, and you do not want that feeling either! It doesn’t matter whether there is an impulsive group ...

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the dining table is where all the action happens – from long, lazy Sunday lunches to rushed weekday breakfasts, and everything in between. The best dining ...