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On the table, a centrepiece is a central object which serves a decorative purpose. However, centrepieces are often not too large, to avoid difficulty with visibility around the table and to allow for the easier serving of dishes.
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can sometimes have very elaborate centrepieces, which can span the entire length of the table.
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tray centrepiece at the Hôtel de Charost, home of the ambassador of Great Britain, Paris
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Other centrepieces are often made from flowers, candles, fruit, or candy.
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Traditional types for the very formal dining table include the
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Centrepieces are a major part of the decoration for a
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Index

Centerpiece
Centrepiece (disambiguation)

Rococo
Prince-Bishop of Hildesheim

surtout de table

Joseph Fauchier
Musée de la Faïence de Marseille
table setting
epergne
surtout de table
wedding reception
Europe
holiday
Valentine's Day
Easter
Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Silver epergne, London, 1761
epergne
Silver, 1843, for the Crown Prince of Hanover
French faience, 1860
faience
French ormolu, later 19th century
ormolu
"centrepiece"
the original

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