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Natural Designer Tablescapes

April 21, 2010 by Jane F 4 Comments

tablescapes - yellow parrot tulips in a vase on the Manhattan Magazine table - AtticmagFor Earth Day, a group of tablescapes inspired by nature.

Some 45 fantasy tablescapes were created by New York designers in March at the “Dining by Design” benefit for DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting Aids)  associated with the Architectural Digest Home Design show. Each was created by a different sponsor and no two were alike. Today is the fourth, and final, group — one  that shows how natural elements such as flowers, paper and textiles were used  — which seems a fitting way to honor Earth Day this year.

tablescapes - Manhattan as a theme for Manhattan Magazine charity table setting - AtticmagManhattan Magazine Table

Designer Marc Wilson created a New York-theme table for Manhattan Magazine and what could be more appropriate than a mossy representation of Central Park in the center combined with statuettes of the Empire State building and Miss Liberty as well as bowls of bright yellow tulips [top] and orchids? Using low vases with flowers cut very short is a practical way to keep the center of the table open and visible.

tablescapes - yellow cab as motif on a Manhattan theme table setting for Manhattan Magazine - AtticmagThe lucite table was filled with jello-like chunks of yellow plexiglas and illuminated — no cloths required.  Continuing the yellow theme, a huge vase of forsythia filled a corner of the booth with blazing color.

tablescapes - Continental Airlines table with natural vines and chandelier - AtticmagContinental Airlines Table

Several tables featured upholstered booths instead of chairs and this was one of the most interesting. Blooming vines, trailing down around the edges of the seating area, were illuminated by natural light as well as a crystal chandelier of impressive proportions. The combination of the chandelier and vines produced a fascinating indoor-outdoor statement.

tablescapes - Continental Airlines table with upholstered wood seats in a booth - AtticmagDark wood seats — like the tops of chairs with upholstered backs — were placed on the banquette to help define each place.

tablescapes Continental Airlines table with blue and white Royal Copenhagen china - AtticmagThe table was lavishly set with blue and white china — each place had a different pattern (here Royal Copenhagen) as well as a battery of cutlery and glassware.

tablescapes - crystal stemware on the Continental Airlines table - AtticmagWho knows what menu the designer had in mind but, given the number of goblets on this table, he seemed to be very serious about serving his wine!


tablescapes - animal theme table by Jes Gordon - AtticmagJes Gordon Table

A table by the author of a book entitled “Party Like a Rock Star,” featured a copy of the tome on each seat — great as boosters for a table  set up like a communal browsing bar. High stools with low backs provided perching spots for diners. The table was divided into places by green shrubbery arranged like a formal garden on the white tabletop. That’s a huge giraffe back in the corner.

tablescapes - orange placemats and shrubbery on a table set by Jes Gordon - AtticmagTrendy orange placemats were remarkably effective amidst all the green and there was a definite Facebook quality to the settings, which included a photograph of friends propped up in front of the plates.

tablescapes - animals in the shrubbery on a table set by Jes Gordon - AtticmagCute critters nested in the shrubbery all over the table, which definitely had a out-all-night vibe.

tablescapes - natural fiber table by 2 Michaels - Atticmag2 Michaels Table

Rustic wood and natural fibers were emphasized by this table which was surrounded by a half-circle of pleated white parchmentlike paper, illuminated from behind — as if a shoji screen had been envisioned by Fortuny. Placemats are braided sisal and an origami-like paper fan adorned each bowl.

tablescapes - illuminated paper cube centerpiece on a table set by 2 Michaels - AtticmagA tower of illuminated paper cubes, surrounded by votive candles, formed a simple, architectural centerpiece.

tablescapes - natural woods and fibers on a table set by 2 Michaels - AtticmagThe rustic, exotic wood table and chairs, in addition to a shearling-covered bench, were placed on a delicate, circular fiber “carpet.”

tablescapes - red table set with orchids and cording by Arpad Baska - AtticmagArpad Baksa Table

This isn’t some demented spider web — honestly. Architect Arpad Baksa created an visual pun by constructing trussed rope walls around this table. Iconic Harry Bertoia side chairs are the hint. A red orchid centerpiece hangs down from the center of the rope truss like a double DNA helix — it’s a stunning effect and a visual twist of color that drew me from across the room.

tablescapes - rope tresses for walls and ceiling for an Arpad Baska charity table setting - AtticmagI took a close up of the rope trusses because I thought it was a fascinating (not to mention difficult) way to create a room environment. They were strung through holes in wood strips that had been painted black so they completely disappeared. I’m always fascinated by how things are built and go together. school.

tablescapes - red and white settings on Arpad Baska's architecture-inspired table - Atticmag Baksa’s place settings each featured a red orchid tucked into a napkin. He also used Riedel’s O glasses. The perfectly symmetrical table for ten might have seemed ho hum without the amazing rope walls and hanging garden overhead.

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Comments

  1. Betsy says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    How long did the lighted cubes centerpiece stand before someone decided to give it a nudge?

    Reply
  2. Jane F says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Building was still standing and unscorched when I last checked. LOL.

    Reply
  3. Justina says

    June 26, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    Does anyone know where I could purchase the tea light paper cubes used above?

    Reply
    • Jane F says

      June 28, 2018 at 9:50 am

      Those are custom. Best bet would be IKEA.

      Reply

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