tableaux & co.
Set the table. Make a memory.
The table as tableau
Tableaux & Co. creates heritage-inspired tables shaped by the stories of beautiful objects and the long traditions of hosting and gathering. Our tables incorporate vintage and heirloom pieces chosen for both their beauty and the histories they carry.Every design is composed as a tableau—a thoughtful arrangement of dishes, linens, and decorative elements that creates atmosphere and elevates the experience of gathering.
Objects with Stories
Many of the objects used in Tableaux & Co. tables are vintage pieces chosen not only for their beauty, but for the character they bring to the table.Whenever possible, Tableaux tables incorporate heirloom objects rather than newly manufactured décor. This approach creates tables that feel distinctive while also reflecting a more considered way of gathering.Each table includes small story cards that share the history or origins of selected pieces, inviting guests to notice the objects on the table and the traditions of hospitality they embody.
Signature Tableaux
The table sets the tone for everything that follows.Tableaux & Co. offers curated Tableaux collections. Each table brings together distinctive tableware, linens, and decorative elements to create a setting that honors the act of gathering.
Design for the Table You Already Own
Even the simplest table can become something memorable with thoughtful composition.Tableaux & Co. can design a complete tablescape using the dishes, glassware, and serving pieces you already own—arranging them with linens, florals, and carefully chosen details to create a cohesive and beautiful table.
About Tableaux & Co.
I’ve always believed that the table is more than a place to eat—it’s where relationships deepen, stories are shared, and memories take shape. Tableaux & Co. grew out of a desire to bring more beauty, intention, and meaning to those moments.
My work as a historian and in historic preservation has centered on the stories objects carry—how everyday items reflect tradition, place, and the lives of the people who used them. Over time, that perspective began to shape how I set my own table, bringing together pieces from different eras and traditions in ways that feel both grounded and alive.
At the heart of Tableaux & Co. is a simple philosophy: details matter, and connection matters. The small choices—layers of texture, the weight of a glass, the pattern on a plate—have the power to change how a gathering feels. Thoughtful details don’t just create a beautiful table; they invite people to slow down, to notice, and to engage more fully with one another.
Many of the pieces used in Tableaux tables are vintage or heirloom objects, chosen for their character and presence. These objects often become quiet conversation starters, connecting the people around the table not only to each other, but to the many gatherings that came before. In that way, each table holds a sense of continuity—linking past and present through shared experience.
Tableaux & Co. is built on the idea that a table can do more than look beautiful. It can shape the atmosphere of a gathering, highlight the care you’ve taken in bringing people together, and reflect the beauty of the relationships at its center.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, a small celebration, or an ordinary evening with friends, the goal is the same: to create a table that feels welcoming, considered, and quietly memorable.
Tableaux Gallery
Each Tableaux table layers historic and vintage pieces with modern elements to create tables designed for gathering. Click any image to view the gallery slideshow.
Spode Woodland paired with warm earthenware and layered vintage silver creates a harvest table rich in texture and detail. Trays, candlesticks, and gathered objects bring a sense of abundance while keeping the setting grounded and inviting.
Classic Lenox Montclair china, first introduced in 1949, paired with modern glass and soft florals for an inviting table designed for conversation.
Fresh greens, seasonal florals, and playful details create a lively spring table designed for Easter gathering.
Spode Camilla Blue earthenware paired with vintage pewter chargers and traditional tartan creates a table rooted in classic holiday style. Layered, textural, and quietly rich, it reflects the enduring language of winter gatherings.
Fenton Silvercrest milk glass layered with hand-painted Limoges and yellow Depression glass creates a luminous rooftop table made for summer gathering.
Antique mixed-metal trays piled with fruit and florals create a table of gothic abundance, contrasted with simple place settings.
Snowflake glass plates, vintage ornaments, and brushed bottle-brush trees create a winter table layered in blue glass and candlelight.
Fenton Silvercrest milk glass paired with cut glass and yellow and green Depression glass creates a light-filled table designed for gathering.
Wedgwood Edme china paired with uranium glass plates, English chintz, and McCoy pottery creates a bright spring table.
Lenox Montclair china returns in a winter setting, layered with pinecones, evergreen foliage, and candlelight.
Vintage Coppercraft Guild roly-poly Moscow mule cups and pumpkin plates create a warm autumn table in copper and orange.
A close look at the autumn table: copper mule cups, pumpkin plates, and layered textures for a cozy seasonal place setting.
Wedgwood Edme ivory china layered with green cabbage plates and McCoy pottery creates a cheerful Easter gathering.
Copper tones, spider-web placemats, and playful skeleton goblets create a Halloween table that is just a little delightfully spooky.
Signature Tableaux
Tableaux & Co. offers curated table collections designed to shape the atmosphere of a gathering. Each Tableaux pairs distinctive tableware with layered details to create a cohesive and memorable setting, with styling that can be tailored—seasonal, classic, or more expressive—through linens, florals, and finishing touches.
What’s Included
- Curated dinnerware and serving pieces
- Linens and runners
- Centerpiece and decorative elements
- Styling and table design
- Story cards describing the history or origins of selected table objects
Pricing
Signature Tableaux typically range from $250–$700 depending on table size and collection.
How it works
1. Choose your Tableaux. Select a Signature Tableaux—and, if you’d like, a styling direction that fits your gathering.
2. Tell us about your table. Share your date, guest count, and any details we should know.
3. Receive your curated table. Your Tableaux arrives ready to set, with a design map and detailed instructions.
4. Set the table and gather. Create a beautiful setting and enjoy your time together.
5. Pack and return. Return everything in the packaging provided—we’ll take care of the rest.
Complete the form below to inquire about a Signature Tableaux for your gathering.
Design for the Table You Already Have
Even the simplest table can become something memorable with thoughtful arrangement. Tableaux & Co. will design complete tablescapes using the dishes, glassware, and serving pieces you already own.
What’s Included
- Personalized table design plan
- Styling guidance for objects you already own
- Recommendations for linens, florals, and accents
- Optional virtual consultation
Pricing
Design consultations typically range from $75–$150 depending on scope.
Complete the form below to begin your design consultation.