A Patriotic Table Setting with Vintage Thrifted Finds

Need Patriotic table setting ideas for your Fourth of July party? You’ll love these tips for mixing old and new. vintage thrifted finds join DIY crafts and new, for nostalgic All-American Table decor style.

Setting a red, white and blue table for the 4th of July can be so fun! It’s a great way to be able to play with your dishes and create a memory for yourself and your guests. Mixing thrifted vintage, DIY crafts and new items will give unique style for a nostalgic, all American vibe. Enjoy all the tips and ideas in A Patriotic Table Setting with Vintage Thrifted Finds.

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A Patriotic Table Setting with Vintage Thrifted Finds

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A Patriotic Table Setting, Mixing Old and New

Mixing thrifted vintage finds with a couple new things can be the best of both worlds. My youngest, Mr. Freckles, gifted me a pretty blue and white printed tablecloth for my birthday. I’ve enjoyed how it coordinates with my Coastal Themed Summer Hutch, and he loves that I’m using it:) {you can find the tablecloth HERE}

I also love the “new” look of setting a table with chargers. They give the table more impact and make the dishes look larger (especially vintage ones that are usually smaller). I picked up 6 galvanized chargers and have used them so many times; they can be used in every season and add a nice additional texture to a table setting. {You can find galvanized chargers HERE.}

Other than those 2 “new” items, everything else on my table is thrifted or passed down! Yes, I am a bottom feeder. Some of the dishes you see were even found in curbside piles. Here’s how to mix old and new for a fun Patriotic table setting.

Mix and Match Dishes for Eclectic Style

When you thrift for dishes, often you don’t find a full set. All the more reason to embrace eclectic style and mix and match your table settings! Have fun playing with a variety of dishes, all in a color scheme. Use different pieces in unique ways, layering, layering, layering.

Here are the red, white, and blue dishes I pulled out (and where I got them;)

• white milk glass plates: curbside, this Spring
• blue and white Currier and Ives: my mother-in-law
• red transferware: estate sale, this Spring
• blue flowered restaurant-ware: church sale
• red scalloped edge restaurant-ware: vintage shop
• blue flowered saucers: thrift store
• blue glass goblets: mom’s friend
• red and clear thumbprint glass goblets: church sale
• white milk glass goblets: curbside

I must confess I am a dish-a-holic. Mr. Fix-it says I could “feed the five thousand”. And yes…the dishes section is the first place I head to when I’m thrifting. I certainly don’t “need” any more! (I’m currently crushing on white ironstone and restaurant ware). That’s why I’m happy to get to play with dishes today and set a fun 4th of July table!

Each place setting is a unique mix:

That cute striped edge on the blue and white Currier and Ives makes it a perfect mix with Patriotic decor! I do love the look of a printed background on a table; the tablecloth sets everything off so nicely.

Vintage Music for Nostalgic Charm

A sweet, faithful reader recently sent me a surprise package:) I was so excited when I opened a pretty vintage hymn booklet of women’s choir songs. Right away I noticed the red, white, and blue cover and wanted to incorporate it into my 4th of July decor. Thanks, Roxie B! (Your thank you card is on the way)

We are a musical family, and I always display seasonal vintage music and songbooks on our big, upright piano. For a fun change, I scattered the red, white and blue music books around a faux grass runner under the centerpiece. The graphic punch adds great interest to the table and a festive touch. Who doesn’t love John Phillips Sousa and all the Patriotic music? Perfect when paired with fireworks!

Shop vintage Patriotic music HERE.

Yes, you can use Christmas candles any time of the year! These red clip battery candles add so much cuteness when clipped to a charger at each place setting. Almost look like a sparkler;) I guess they’re another “new” item!

Find red clip battery candles HERE.

DIY Craft Fireworks as Patriotic Centerpiece

Just yesterday I spotted one of my fave Instagrammers, @hilaryprall spray painting her spent allium flowers. I went right out today and deadheaded mine and found a couple shades of blue spray paint. Brilliant idea, Hilary! (give her a follow for great thrifting & styling ideas) They were the perfect blue accent to add to my red and white Trader Joe’s flowers. Instant fireworks for my centerpiece. Definitely plant these bulbs in the Fall; you’ll be so happy you did in the Spring!

Patriotic Centerpiece with Thrifted Vintage Finds

Faux grass is the biggest bang for your decorating buck. Buy a roll of it and you can cut a section to give summertime punch to any vignette or centerpiece-even inside a cabinet or on a shelf. (find artificial grass HERE). I love how the green sets off all the red, white and blue on this table.

On top of the grass I grouped vintage stoneware crocks and jugs (another latest craze). I just picked up the blue flowered jug. The rustic texture gives the table setting a primitive vibe and is a nice neutral touch with all of the busyness.

Allium fireworks, old and new flags and fresh flowers fill the stoneware vessels for a nice array of red, white and blue.

I added an old bugle I found at a church sale on one side and a DIY Vintage Ruler Star on the other. I like the touch of yellow and brass they add to the centerpiece.

Stars at Every Place Setting

Old copper molds with stars were scooped up at a church sale. Red and white baker’s twine attaches them easily to scrap fabric ticking blue napkins. Retro star silverware has always been a nostalgic favorite for Mr. Fix-it. It’s a fun find to add to a Patriotic table.

Shop retro star silverware HERE.

Shop vintage tart molds HERE.

4th of July Patriotic Table Setting

It’s so fun to set a festive Patriotic table, indoors or out. If you love the look, check out an outdoor picnic-styled Patriotic table setting in “Vintage Americana Patriotic Tablescape Ideas”.

I’m going to enjoy this festive table setting until the 4th, and love how it coordinates nicely with the coastal decorated hutch in the background.

Yes, mixing thrifted old and a couple new items is a wonderful way to decorate your table and home! I hope today’s Patriotic table setting inspired you to play with your dishes, too!

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Rachel at The Antiqued Journey, “How to Style Thrifted Finds for Summer”

MaryJo, Masterpieces of My Life, “How to Thrift Shop for Stylish Patriotic Decor”

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