Upgrade your hosting game in time for fall with Pottery Barn’s tableware sale – these are the pieces I’ll be snapping up before they sell out
From timeless tableware to seasonal statements – fall hosting inspiration starts here


As a lifestyle writer, it's my job to hunt down the very best tableware deals, and I'm always excited to see what's on offer when the sales come around. There's plenty to shop for the Labor Day sales this year, but my interest was particularly piqued by the Pottery Barn dinnerware and entertaining sale, which is full of covetable pieces at knockdown prices.
It's time to start thinking about fall table decor ideas – if, like me, you've been dreaming about harvest season hosting for a while there's some incredible inspiration to be found in the Pottery Barn sale. You'll even spot some discounted game day hosting essentials like snack bowls and platters.
Pictured: the Mendocino Stoneware Dinner Plates and the Frayed Oversized Linen Napkins
I was thrilled to see a good selection of seasonal pieces in the Pottery Barn sale. My favorite has to be this glass pumpkin cloche with a wood pedestal and don't miss the chance to pick up the ever-popular icon snack bowls, which I'll be purchasing to kick-start my Halloween table decor ideas.
Of course, there's an array of year-round essentials to shop, too, including the Monique L'hullier Arles dinnerware collection, and this shell double condiment server, which are both timeless neutral pieces that will elevate any tablescape year-round. I know that my fall dinner parties will be uplifted by some of these classic and more trend-led additions from Pottery Barn – here are my top picks from the sale.
Shop the Labor Day dinnerware sale at Pottery Barn
Intricate embroidery gives this table throw an effortlessly luxe look; I adore the pale yellow accents against the crisp white backdrop.
This gorgeous taupe color might just be my new obsession; I can't wait to use these bowls for stews, soups and casseroles once the weather gets cooler.
These dainty scalloped napkins would complement any tablescape, whether you're organizing a last-minute outdoor party or you're hosting in fall.
I must admit to a bit of a love affair with mixed-metal tableware; it started with the Studio McGee x Target two-tone flatware set, but this wine chiller is my latest obsession.
Gold accents might bring to mind Christmas festivities, but I'll be showcasing these charger plates at my early fall parties – they pair wonderfully with deep orange linens.
Finding a chip and dip server that's both elegant and practical can be a challenge – but this is certainly one of the most stylish options I've seen.
Simple but so stylish, these off-white dinner plates are guaranteed to tie together any table setting; their earthy hue makes them impressively versatile.
I love the vintage style of these glass goblets; I'll be using them for the last of my summer cocktail recipes, but they're also ideal for cozy fall drinks like mulled cider.
Get the rustic look with this elegant oval serving platter, which is crafted from aluminum with a silver finish.
The Labor Day sales are still going strong but not for long, so check out our pick of the best Labor Day deals to grab some great discounts before they're gone.
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Martha is a Content Editor on the Living team at Homes & Gardens. Her love for lifestyle journalism began when she interned at Time Out Dubai when she was 15 years old; she went on to study English and German at Oxford, before covering property and interior design at Country & Town House magazine. To Martha, living beautifully is all about good food and lots of colorful home decor.
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