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Dress up Your Table with Elevated Design and a Bit of Whimsy

by Brandon Schultz

Jun 30, 2026

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June 2026

© Café Ginori at Hotel de la Ville

Ginori 1735

Classical mythology gets a dapper update in Ginori 1735’s Il Viaggio di Nettuno collection, in which designer Luke Edward Hall reimagines the world of Neptune. Produced in Italy and featured in Café Ginori at luxurious properties such as Rome’s Hotel de la Ville, the collection brings the warmth of the Mediterranean to your table, enhanced by a throughline of pure gold threading for a story of cultured glamour. The four distinct designs of the collection’s flat plates prove especially charming with a playful hint of reverential cheek. Pictured: $155 each.

© Zwiesel Fortessa Americas

Fortessa 
Enliven your table with the brushed gold of chic Arezzo flatware from Fortessa. This 20-piece set is dishwasher safe and includes standard service for four, crafted from quality 18/10 stainless steel. Squared handles put a structured, architectural feel in your hand as the design’s clean lines enhance your tablescape without distracting from it. The satin finish adds elegance without glare and shifts easily from cheerful brunches and garden parties to formal dinner tables. For a complete look, serving pieces are available separately. $272.

© Maison Madison

Maison Madison
Pulled from across the brand’s charming collections, Maison Madison mixed dinnerware sets build a table through cohesive contrast rather than strict uniformity. The 12-piece configurations typically include dinner plates, salad plates and bowls (cereal or pasta), each selected to create a layered presentation with a clear vision. Maison Madison patterns and colors frequently work together, yielding a variety of available sets to appeal to your unique personality. This dishware is designed with the idea that everyday meals deserve good plates, elevating more than just special occasions. $390.

© Davis Designs NY

1882 Ltd.
Color and pattern take precedence in the Pink Swirl Dinner Plate from 1882 Ltd., developed in collaboration with designer Peter Pilotto. Produced in Stoke-on-Trent from fine bone china, this 11-inch plate carries a swirl motif that moves across the surface with bold energy and attention-demanding color, translating Pilotto’s womenswear aesthetic to an equally well-dressed table. Pair with the line’s vibrant Yellow Flower salad plate for a pattern-perfect duo of complementary dishes that are impossible to ignore. $65.

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Mepra
Replace traditional silver tones with a matte black finish with the Linea Plain Black flatware set from Mepra, bringing a sharper, more modern look to the table. Produced in Italy from 18/10 stainless steel, each piece follows a clean, linear profile with balanced weight and consistent proportions across the set. Service for four includes table forks, knives, dessert forks, dessert spoons and coffee spoons. Made in Lumezzane, Italy, Mepra’s production reflects decades of metalworking expertise. Dishwasher-safe and resistant to corrosion and staining, these pieces hold up to regular use without losing appeal. $1,160

© Manvee

TerraKlay
Hand-painted in Tunisia, the Haqima Dinner Plate reflects TerraKlay’s work with artisan groups using freehand techniques that produce unique variation across each piece. Its bold, single-color palette and blend of contemporary and traditional design manage a strong global identity without overwhelming a table. Stoneware construction and an 11-inch diameter put it firmly in dinner plate territory, with enough surface for the pattern to read — even below a full plate. Each purchase supports TerraKlay’s mission to bring the generational craft of women artisans in under-resourced communities to global distribution with fairly paid work. Set of four: $85

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Intertwined
The Palopo mini plates from Intertwined, hand-painted in Guatemala, come from a family-run ceramic workshop where each piece is shaped, glazed and finished by hand. Sold in sets of four, each grouping contains randomly selected colors in a coordinating scheme for cohesive variety and personality that lends a personal touch to each purchase. Lead-free and food safe, they are also microwave-, oven- and dishwasher-safe for everyday use. The compact size suits condiments, small bites or tabletop accents, with visible variation in glaze and pattern reflecting the hand-applied process. $59

© Sabavi Home

Porland
Layered tones and blue accents give Porland’s Ethos Rock Salad Bowl a surface referencing natural stone despite durable porcelain construction that supports microwave, dishwasher, freezer and oven use. Sold in sets of two, each bowl measures just more than 9 inches in diameter, ideal for individual salads or for serving sides and other shareables. The polished-rustic appearance is ideal for tables mixing natural textures with more refined pieces, with a scale and weight suited to both casual hosting and everyday meals alike. $95

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