Tableware: festive elegance

Cover Photo The exclusive Jardin d’Eden collection of luxurious and elegant tableware was created by the finest silversmiths. Designed by Marcel Wanders, the range comprises utensils, serving plates and bowls, carafes, candelabras and much more (www.marcelwanders.com).

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It is at this time of the year when our tableware attracts the main focus, as the annual festivities encourage us to gather together and eat and drink more than we might usually allow ourselves. Entertaining guests can be a stressful experience, so having tableware that you are proud to showcase will help you feel more at ease and reflect the finer points of your taste and design style to other diners. It is easy to panic and clutter the table with the likes of vases and candleholders. Even though they are attractive additions for any table setting, keeping the table looking simple and elegant without too many objects can be highly effective – making the whole dining experience a more pleasurable one. There will always be a place for formal table settings, but latest trends have veered towards a playful approach, mixing and matching colours, plates and glasses for a more artistic and casual look. Mixing old and new is also an excellent way to add interest to the table. For example, placing some vintage champagne glasses with contemporary plateware can achieve a wonderful combination. Enjoying meals together with friends and family is where memories are made, so invest wisely in your tableware and it will stand the test of time and help make these cherished moments even more special.

This fantasy-filled tableware collection, designed by Haas Brothers for L’Objet, transports you to a whimsical world of handcrafted earthenware. The range is so unique that it is considered to be a collectible, with a wide range of interesting elements making up the collection (www.l-objet.com).

Left Georg Jensen’s iconic Koppel Pitcher has been given a colourful new life in a smooth matte finish. The colour palette is taken from designer Henning Koppel’s original sketches, which included his favourite colours, and this version respectfully pays homage to Koppel’s original 1950s design (www.georgjensen.com).

Below Left Designed by Arno Jacobsen for Stelton, this stunning serveware is an ideal set for Christmas festivities when entertaining guests. Available from the Escandi Design showroom on the Mijas Road or you can buy directly online at www.escandidesign.com.

Below The steel Barknest by Alessi comes in various versions. As the name suggests, the design of this bowl was inspired by tree bark celebrating the beauty of nature (www.alessi.com).

Opposite Page The Grand Cru Smoke by Rosendahl is made from high-quality mouth-blown glass, and is surprisingly light for easy pouring. The grooved design plays with the light and has a patinated steel band for an extra luxurious touch. It can be washed in the dishwasher at a temperature of up to 55 degrees and retains its beautiful shine for years to come. Available from the Escandi Design showroom on the Mijas Road or you can buy directly online at www.escandidesign.com.

This rustic-look tableware by Sthål is sustainable and highly-durable. Each piece is handmade with uneven edges for a casual table setting in earthy tones. Available from the Avoi showroom in La Mairena, or you can buy online at www.avoi.eu.

Danish tableware company Specktrum offers rich traditional craftsmanship and unique products that add an exquisite design touch to any home, and also make wonderful gifts (www.specktrum.dk).

Hay’s sculptural W&S Chamber vase was inspired by the space where digital and physical forms meet, serving as a piece of art. The 3D models are first developed in the designers’ studio and then they are 3D-printed and moulded in porcelain and stoneware at a ceramics factory. Hay is available from Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

Classic style meets futuristic avant-garde design with Jonathan Adler’s graphic Versailles Maze vase collection. Jonathan Adler is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).

The design of the Kubus Bowl by Mogens Lassen was inspired by the Bauhaus school, and it features both excellent design and solid craftsmanship. The bowl serves as a decorative and practical item all year round, holding everything from tasty treats to foliage (www.bylassen.com).

The simple yet sophisticated Ernst glass vase was designed by creator and designer Ernst Kirchsteiger. Available from the Avoi showroom in La Mairena, or you can buy online at www.avoi.eu.