THE NEW TABLE MANNERS: Maximalism, Quiet Luxury, and the Future of Art de la Table

Forget everything you know about “fine china.” The strict, matching service your grandmother curated? It’s out. The rulebook is not just being rewritten; it’s being joyfully tossed onto a fire fueled by artisanal creativity and a thirst for individual expression. In 2026, the luxury dining landscape — the sophisticated “Art de la Table” — is … Read more

What Does it Take to Master the Art de la Table?

Tablescaping Mastery: How to Craft Dining Perfection with Art de la Table. “Art de la table,” often referred to as the “art of the table,” is a term that encompasses the artful arrangement and presentation of a dining table, especially in a luxurious or formal setting. Achieving a beautifully arranged luxury table involves attention to … Read more

Luxury is served. Celebrating GREAT British Luxury in Milan

“Luxury is GREAT” landed in Milan. In Milan this winter, the Montenapoleone District Seasonal celebrations include a unique showcase dedicated to British luxury tableware and giftware. To the 7th January a glass case titled ‘Luxury is served: a selection of Art de la Table from the UK’ has been installed on Via Montenapoleone. A shining … Read more

The most exquisite tableware and accent pieces for 2017

Dining culture and exclusive instagrammable gifts. From March 5th, 2017 the Fürstenberg castle museum, the museum of the second oldest porcelain manufacturer in Germany that still operates on its original site, is ready to be rediscovered, when the castle opens its gates following the refurbishment. Here the fascinating transformation in dining culture from 1747 to … Read more