From a merchant’s samovar to a pumpkin-shaped sugar bowl: creating an autumn atmosphere with the Department Store RUSSIA

Autumn is a time for warm gatherings, leisurely tea and cosy evenings around a large table. The Department Store RUSSIA has brought together pieces for an autumn table setting that combine folk motifs, natural forms and the craftsmanship of Russian manufacturers. Every detail helps recreate the atmosphere of a traditional merchant's feast, with vibrant textiles, painted tableware, wooden decorations and crystal.

The "Matchmaking" tablecloth and napkins from the "Garden of Eden" collection by ROSPISHI set the mood. The home textiles brand draws inspiration from Russian patterns and ornaments, reinterpreting them for contemporary interiors. Botanical motifs and rich colours give the table a festive feel and evoke the abundance of nature in autumn.

Photo: Konstantin Semenets, Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

At the centre of the arrangement is a samovar by the Tula brand "Samovarov Grad". It seems to invite everyone to gather around the table, pour freshly brewed tea and keep the conversation going. Tula's samovar-making traditions lend the setting a sense of history, while the gleaming metal provides a striking accent among the colourful fabrics and painted ceramics.

Photo: Konstantin Semenets, Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

Ceramics by "Barbaris" from Sergiyev Posad have a special place in the display. The Department Store offers tableware from the "Babonki" collection, alongside pieces painted with vegetable motifs: plates, salad bowls, herring dishes, jugs and vases. Pears, apples, cucumbers and tomatoes bring the colours of the autumn harvest to the table. Even familiar dishes become part of a festive arrangement when served in this tableware.

Photo: Konstantin Semenets, Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

Ceramics by "O-la-la" complement the setting: colourful soup tureens and pumpkin-shaped sugar bowls add a playful, light-hearted touch. Meanwhile, jugs inspired by traditional decorative window surrounds recall the architectural details of Russian homes and reinforce the atmosphere of a traditional feast.

Photo: Konstantin Semenets, Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

Wooden decorations by "Altai Tradition" from Barnaul add natural warmth. The brand draws on motifs from the painted interiors of Altai peasant houses of the late 19th century, transferring them to home accessories. Painted jars, napkin rings, decorative boxes and a cutlery box bring the table setting together into a coherent whole, where contemporary interiors meet traditional ornament.

Photo: Konstantin Semenets, Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

Crystal pieces from the Gusev Crystal Factory complete the arrangement. Their clear facets reflect the light, lend the table a sense of occasion and pair beautifully with colourful ceramics and the warm texture of wood. Candles shaped like vegetables and sunflowers from the "Teplo Altaya" ("Altai Warmth") workshop in Barnaul provide another seasonal accent. Their unusual shapes echo the autumn harvest theme and serve as decorations in their own right.

Photo: Konstantin Semenets, Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

An autumn table setting is about more than tableware and decorations: it is also about the atmosphere created by small details. Folk patterns, natural forms and pieces by Russian craftspeople help create a welcoming space at home for warm gatherings and long conversations over tea.

Visit the Department Store RUSSIA to discover pieces for an autumn feast, find inspiration in traditional motifs and create your own arrangement for cosy evenings.