Fresh from the garden, Tulips and Hyacinth to brighten up this table featuring our new Sacred Bird and Butterfly dinner service from the Historic Charleston Foundation collection. This is an adaptation is from a Chinese export pattern of about 1800 and was intended for those who admired the sophistication of placing traditional Chinese motifs of birds, butterflies and flowers on European shapes.
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I thought I heard birds singing, but it's just this table of Chelsea Bird from the Colonial Williamsburg Collection. Porcelain produced at Chelsea in London in the eighteenth century is regarded by many as the apex of English ceramic art. Among the most treasured pieces of Chelsea are those decorated in the workshop of James Giles with his birds of “distinctly disheveled appearance.” Our Chelsea Bird pattern has been adapted from Giles’ originals in the Colonial Williamsburg ...
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Spring is in the air and are serving up desserts in our favorite spring inspired pieces; dessert trays, dessert bowls and footed cake plates shown in apple green lace, pink lace, cobalt blue lace, Tobacco leaf, and Blue Canton.
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MIKASA’s powerhouse COUNTRYSIDE franchise continues its domination decades after their launches. Tapping into the zeitgeist of the times, the patterns’ staying power is testament to compelling classic design, line extensions, and passionate fans.
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IT’S BEEN 50 YEARS SINCE MIKASA’s FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE DEBUTED, the perfect panacea to a formal-dominated dinnerware domain. The scalloped, edged, and curved creamware provided the ideal ...
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Combining a fitted woven basket with Calaisio's white porcelain baking dish results in a sophisticated symphony that elevates dining and hosting. Strong and constructed from exotic vines, the basket features sturdy woven side handles for easy carrying. In addition to giving your table a sophisticated touch, the basket's unique and organic heat-resistant qualities allow it to keep the casserole feeling warm and freshly cooked. Available in 2Qt and 3 Qt.
What is a Teacup Tuesday without a side? A beautiful apple strudel is served on a Tobacco Leaf dessert tray. We love this shape for baked goods but it can be used for so much more; sandwiches, appetizers, chocolate covered pretzel logs, asparagus, a jam and jelly tray or even in the bath to hold your secret serums!
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The table is set for a beautiful Sunday Supper with our Bargello dinner service. This charming pattern has a contemporary vibrancy and versatility that belies its antique origins, adapted from English porcelain, circa 1810. Like the needlework for which it is named, it combines random dashes of red, green, blue, yellow, orange and magenta is a geometric patchwork enhanced by 22 carat gold lines.
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Comfort and coziness go hand in hand in American homes, where casseroles constitute an essential component of cuisine. The main course or dessert for your dinner party can be elegantly and simply put together with Calaisio's Portuguese-inspired stoneware baking dish, which is emphasized and ornamented with an exquisitely woven rustic basket made from exotic vines. The basket's distinct and organic heat-resistant properties allow it to hold onto the warm, freshly baked quality of the casserole ...
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Combining a fitted woven basket with Calaisio's white porcelain baking dish results in a sophisticated symphony that elevates dining and hosting. Strong and constructed from exotic vines, the basket features sturdy woven side handles for easy carrying. In addition to giving your table a sophisticated touch, the basket's unique and organic heat-resistant qualities allow it to keep the casserole feeling warm and freshly cooked. Available in 2Qt and 3 Qt.
We still have our New Year's resolution going, how about you? Eating healthy and serving it on a pretty plate helps! Chinoise Blue; this pattern is derived from 18th century Chinese Export porcelain. The simple leaf and ribbon borders in gold, cobalt and rust create a subtle yet elegant effect. This service is equally appropriate in a board room, formal dinner setting, or for a quiet evening at home.
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Combining a fitted woven basket with Calaisio's white porcelain baking dish results in a sophisticated symphony that elevates dining and hosting. Strong and constructed from exotic vines, the basket features sturdy woven side handles for easy carrying. In addition to giving your table a sophisticated touch, the basket's unique and organic heat-resistant qualities allow it to keep the casserole feeling warm and freshly cooked. Available in 2Qt and 3 Qt.
2024 marks the 200 year anniversary for Vista Alegre! 🎉 Cheers to two centuries filled with stunning porcelain, unique designs and endless creativity.
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Comfort and coziness go hand in hand in American homes, where casseroles constitute an essential component of cuisine. The main course or dessert for your dinner party can be elegantly and simply put together with Calaisio's Portuguese-inspired stoneware baking dish, which is emphasized and ornamented with an exquisitely woven rustic basket made from exotic vines. The basket's distinct and organic heat-resistant properties allow it to hold onto the warm, freshly baked quality of the casserole ...
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It’s hard to believe that MEPRA’s sophisticated technicolor collection FANTASIA is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year because its incandescent chromatic complexion is as fresh today as its 1989 debut.
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The brilliantly-hued fantasia comes from the Italian silversmiths Mepra, post-war business founded in 1947 by the Prandelli family, four generations fashioning flatware in the industrial Lumezzane Valley, about 90 minutes east of Milan. ...
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Don't hide your good dishes in the closet, use them! Our dishes are made from high fired hard porcelain, they are quite durable and dishwasher safe. Shown here is Golden Butterfly, the original of this distinguished dinner service was made in China for the East India Company during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795). Glowing against a starry sky of cobalt blue are golden butterflies signifying happiness. It became the personal dinner service of President Ronald and Nancy Reagan while ...
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In the new TheMeaning collection a secret garden is born where, among labyrinths, clearings, fountains and trees, we come across graceful flowers and plants arise, surrounded by birds and delicate insects. A place of delight and contemplation, full of symbolism and elements, which are always open to new interpretations. Through a concept which complements itself in a harmonious way, this dreamlike tour through Vista Alegre porcelain and crystal pieces, enriching TheMeaning’s ...
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A beautiful condiment server is an excellent addition to any party or celebration. This premium 3-piece condiment entertaining tray is a stylish way to serve your favorite holiday snacks, condiments, and more. Its sturdy woven design and appropriately sized sections make it ideal for tastings. Porcelain bowls can be removed and cleaned or restocked. Also available in two compartments. Calaisio wishes you a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones.
Mottahedeh's votive collection make the perfect double holiday gift. First a wonderful fragrance fills your room then after the candle is done you are left with a beautiful covered porcelain container. Use it for jewelry bedside, in the bathroom for small goods or the entrance foyer to hide your keys and spare change.
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Celebrate the magic of the season with delicacies that make your Christmas celebrations more holly and jolly. This three-bowl woven condiment server constructed of rich exotic vines and accompanied with porcelain dishes features compartments that hold 4-ounce bits of various nuts, chocolates, or other bite-sized delights for guests to enjoy. This holiday season, may you be filled with peace and joy!