Old Master Tulips Round Platter with Handles
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Presenting food on the most beautiful tableware highlights the art of plating, design and artistry.
Cuisines from around the world are often accompanied by their characteristic tableware, emphasizing the beauty of serving dishes on exquisite tableware as a form of design and artistic expression.
Here, like a tulip caught in a gentle breeze, the Tulip round serving platter by Anna Weatherley captures the effortless grace of nature with its hand-painted florals and organic charm. Freely hand-painted in Hungary, this exquisite porcelain platter is adorned with floating tulips that evoke the charm of 18th-century botanical illustrations. With the addition of curved handles, this whimsical platter is ideal for serving canapés, petit fours or afternoon tea to guests.
Fortuna Dinner Plate Rust
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Paying homage to the floral motif that forms the foundation of the renowned Queen Victoria dinnerware, Fortuna Rust features a monochrome interpretation of the pattern, instantly adding a fresh perspective to your table setting. Each plate is expertly crafted and hand-painted in Hungary by Herend’s skilled artisans, with touches of 24-karat gold. The delicate flowers and butterflies are hand-painted across pristine white porcelain, with terracotta tones that create texture and depth, making each piece unique.
Plein Air Dessert Plate
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Giambattista Valli’s ‘Plein Air’ tableware collection captures the romance and essence of the classic French garden through delicate hand-painted floral motifs. Reflecting Valli’s signature floral and feminine style, the collection blends haute couture fashion with Augarten Wien’s renowned craftsmanship and quality. Developed over three years, it stands as a testament to artisanal skill and creative passion. Crafted from pure white porcelain, each dessert plate is meticulously hand-painted in Vienna by Augarten’s master artisans. Featuring roses, butterflies, and blooming petals, the six unique patterns can be combined and layered to add a touch of opulence to any occasion.
Histoires d’Orchidées Soup Plates – Set of 6
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All these tablewares are presented by Bonadea, established in the United Kingdom in 2016 by Creative Director Gemma Martinez de Ana. It is a destination for high-quality tableware, glassware, and unique art objects sourced from luxury brands, skilled artisans, and creative studios globally. Named after the Roman Goddess Bona Dea—The Good Goddess—Bonadea offers hand-painted porcelain plates, decorative accessories such as napkin rings and butter knives, finely embroidered linens, and exclusive objets.
Here, Alberto Pinto’s ‘Histoires d’Orchidées’ exquisite soup plates feature hand-painted orchids with lifelike detail. Part of a limited-edition numbered set of six, these plates showcase expressive hand-painted designs that bring a vivid splash of color and style to any table. Crafted expertly in France from premium Limoges porcelain, each plate boasts a graceful scalloped shape accentuated by a radiant 24k gold rim.
Old Master Tulips Violet Leaf Dish
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The Old Master Tulips serving dish by Anna Weatherley features an elegant leaf-shaped border, adding timeless charm to any dining setting. Hand-painted in Hungary, its design is inspired by 16th- and 17th-century botanical prints and masterworks, making each tray unique and celebrating the beauty of nature. An ideal choice for afternoon tea, this tray complements your tableware collection beautifully.
Fish & Bamboo Dinner Plate
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The Fish & Bamboo collection embodies the serene movement of water and reeds—an enchanting scene featuring delicate koi swimming among slender bamboo stalks. This dinner plate acts as a storytelling canvas, meticulously hand-painted on premium Limoges porcelain. With its detailed beauty and graceful shape, these plates add a subtle elegance to any table.
Wisteria Cake Stand
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Celebrate wisteria hysteria with the namesake cakeware collection, exclusively hand-painted for Bonadea. Each unique cake stand features a delicate floral design of cascading wisteria intertwined with ethereal butterflies, all hand-painted.
Botanique Primrose Dinner Plate
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Bonadea teams up with Marie Daâge to showcase the exquisite Botanique dinnerware collection. Drawing inspiration from the elegance of historical botanical illustrations, the design features various delicate woodland wildflowers, reflecting the shared appreciation of both collaborators. Like a meadow scene, it depicts small primroses, violets, and forget-me-nots in blue and green shades, surrounded by butterflies and insects in soft grey tones. Each item—plates, bowls, and platters—displays a different flower with vibrant colors and intricate detail. Made and hand-painted in France exclusively for Bonadea, Marie Daâge is among the few ateliers still painting freehand in the style of 18th-century Limoges porcelain, where each piece resembles a watercolor painting.
Every piece is a unique artwork, marked by Marie Daâge’s expressive brushstrokes. Whether combined or used alone, the Botanique collection offers an effortlessly elegant setting to enjoy the true spirit of French joie de vivre.
