Tablescapes

Wolf Gordon by the Getty's Group curtained off its booth, and guests stood in line to enter the mysterious installation. With a "Secret Society of Benevolence" theme, the space had a back wall made of black envelopes sealed with golden hearts. Guests could take the envelopes off the wall, and instructions inside bid them to perform kind tasks, such as offering compliments to fellow partygoers. A large-scale graphic design was slowly revealed as guests took more envelopes.

The center of the table had a "fireplace" that was actually made of illuminated water vapor.

Yet another linen and flower-free table was designed by Thomas Interior Systems and Siebold & Baker by Eastlake Studios. The installation featured a table that had traveled to 10 Chicago communities and served as a pop-up dining space. Those who gathered at the table were encouraged to write on its surface.

More doodling was encouraged at the table designed by Allsteel and Henricksen. The design incorporated pages plucked from adult coloring books, and centerpieces held crayons and colored pencils. Like many others this year, the table was flower free.

The second annual Variety and Nickelodeon 10 Animators to Watch event took place in Los Angeles in May. Sterling Social created the event’s look with a sleek, minimal white palette, allowing the animations and lighting on the sound stage to bring in the pops of color.

Also at the Tassels and Tastemakers event, place settings on a rustic tabletop included napkin rings made from vintage leather belts atop slices of tree branch. Mindy Weiss designed the table with milk glass from Borrowed Blu.