Discovering Net-A-Porter's Italian tableware collection for the first time, I'm taken aback by its elegance. Ideal for luxurious summer entertaining.
In the heart of summer, there's nothing quite like hosting a garden party that echoes the warm, inviting atmosphere of an Italian table. Net-A-Porter offers a curated selection of Italian-inspired tableware that encapsulates the essence of Mediterranean dining.
Designer Natalia Criado emphasises that an Italian-inspired tablescape is all about warmth, character, and intentional detail. This ethos is beautifully reflected in the tableware selection at Net-A-Porter, which includes hand-painted ceramic dinner plates crafted by artisans in Umbria, Italy. These plates add an authentic artisanal charm and pair perfectly with crisp linen napkins.
The tableware mixes modernist pieces with classic, vintage-inspired accessories. For instance, J.J. Martin highlights printed porcelains and colored Murano glassware in an Italian-inspired tablescape. L'Objet offers smaller ribbed glasses with hand-cut grooves, available in deep jewel colors. The classic ceramic bowl, artisan-made, is suitable for fruit and features a subtle rippled base and fluted rim.
The side plate from Completedworks is one-of-a-kind, handblown using recycled glass. It comes in a lilypad-green shade suitable for summer. Pairing the blue Italian linen from La DoubleJ with matching blue crockery and pops of red creates a dash of Italian maximalism. The Lake Como linen napkins provide a vibrant pop of color without distracting from the rest of the setup.
Isabelle Buckland suggests incorporating fresh produce like grapes, tomatoes, or figs in an Italian-inspired tablescape. These natural elements enhance the vibrant, celebratory spirit of Italian dining. For serving and styling, Net-A-Porter also features elegant cocktail accessories and luxe trays that complement the Mediterranean garden party atmosphere with an upscale yet relaxed feel.
Incorporating organic materials like rattan furniture or accessories can further enhance the outdoor Mediterranean aesthetic by adding warmth and casual elegance. Dolce & Gabbana tableware, known for its high quality and vibrant designs, is also available at Net-A-Porter, perfect for creating a statement tablescape.
So, whether you prefer an all-white table or a maximalist table with colored and patterned linens or lots of colorful flowers, Net-A-Porter's Italian-inspired tableware collection offers a myriad of options to create an inviting, vibrant Italian-inspired tablescape for your summer garden party.
Inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, one could curate a food-and-drink setup featuring Italian-inspired tableware, incorporating hand-painted ceramic dinner plates and colorful Murano glassware, as seen in the collection at Net-A-Porter. One's home-and-garden could also embrace global-cuisines, with the addition of vibrant produce like grapes, tomatoes, or figs, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere for a summer garden party.
