13 Stylish Carafes To Complete Your Tablescape

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No dinner party or social mealtime is complete without a refreshing drink to wash things down. If you want to spare yourself trips to the kitchen to top up glasses, a stylish carafe is a must-have accessory to invest in.

A beautiful wine carafe makes intimate mealtimes all the more elegant, whilst a large water carafe will keep even the busiest dining table crowd hydrated. If you want to avoid spills, a carafe with a lid is ideal – especially if there are children at the table!

Better yet, not only do carafes serve a functional purpose, they look great, too. Bubble carafes are particularly on-trend at the moment, whilst colourful glass styles give traditional designs a modern twist. If you choose well, your carafe can serve as an eye-catching centrepiece, as well as a handy piece of serveware. We recommend styling your carafe with equally stylish glasses for a pleasingly coordinated look.

Although carafes and decanters can both be used to serve a wide variety of beverages, each has its own traditional use.

Andrea Waters, a serveware and dining expert at Portmeirion, explains: ‘Decanters are best used for holding and serving red wine as the larger surface area is exposed to the air, which is vital for the oxygenating process, allowing the wine to breathe.

'Carafes, on the other hand, tend to be longer in shape and can carry any liquid like water or juice. I’d recommend using a decanter or carafe if you’re hosting a more intimate meal or dinner party as they’re lighter to lift when pouring and easy to pass around.'

Shop our top picks of the best carafes to elevate your tablescape...

Mouth-blown bubbled glass adds a unique, textural quality to this pared-back carafe. We love the clean lines and tapered silhouette – simple, but in the best way.

A classic carafe shape brought up to date with a contemporary pink hue. A gold foil edge adds a little extra glamour to the design, whilst the ribbed texture adds subtle detail.

The tactile ribbed design of this water carafe adds a touch of detail to an otherwise subtle design. We love the tiered shape and smokey finish to the glass.

Carafes don't get much bolder than this. The conical body and bowl-shaped top make this unique in design. We love the vibrant orange finish.

This curvaceous glass wine carafe is a brilliant contemporary addition to any dining table. The design has a distinctly sculptural quality; just the thing for the centre of your tablescape.

If you're a fan of simplicity done well, then this is the carafe for you. Simple, clean lines and a subtle brown finish make this a design ideal for neutral interiors and Nordic-inspired tablescapes.

We love the smokey ombrè finish to this glass wine carafe. A ridged top complements the minimalist shape for some extra visual interest. It also comes with a handy lid to help you avoid spills.

If you love colour, this pretty carafe is sure to please. Created from handcrafted glass, this sturdy design is perfect for adding something special to your dining table.

This contemporary glass carafe is made all the more special by the addition of a handy oak stopper. The combination of a slender neck and wide base creates an elegant look. Perfect for wine, port and sherry.

Available in two sizes, this minimalist carafe features a tall cylindrical shape and a clear glass finish. The way the shape tapers towards the neck means pouring is as easy as can be.

Who doesn't love a little bit of gold? Add some subtle glamour to your dinner table with this elegant carafe. A gold trim, textured finish and refined shape all work together to create a luxurious design. Good things really do come in threes.

There'll be no spills at the dinner table with this sleek carafe. Flip the ball to the side when pouring drinks, then flip back again to seal it up. Easy.

A pretty turquoise hue makes this carafe an easy way to add colour to your dining table. A classic shape is contrasted by a unique, angled neck for an eye-catching look.

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