Marble has been a favourite in decor for a long time, but recent trends have favoured the material in ways never seen before. One unique way to incorporate the stone without a time-consuming renovation or completely new furniture is a set of marble designed dinnerware. Marble will add sophistication to your table - whether you decide on new dishes, some strategic serving pieces, or even an espresso or tea set.
Atkinson’s carries five lines of porcelain and fine bone china that are much lighter than real marble, but have luxe patterns that pack serious style punch.
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Carrara by Vista Alegre, is the most elaborate of the four, with modern shapes and hand done gold detailing - all made in Portugal. The collection combines the polish of marble with geometric designs so that it almost seems salvaged from magnificent ruins in Italy itself.
Venice Fog by Prouna incorporates the intricate look of Venetian marble with subtly glamorous 24k gold accents; the full collection also includes select home wares to create matching accents.
Villa Bianca by Prouna uses the lighter Italian Carrara marble patterns for its line. However, the Villa Bianca creates an air of whimsy with more modern shapes for the handles of teapots and cups, as well as a chevron motif in saucers.
Vero Venato by Wedgwood takes inspiration from Vera Wang’s visit to the Italian quarries, it showcases the random art of unrefined marble that is organic yet artful, just like the Traditionalist.
Marble trending
It may be today’s new favourite background for Instagram snaps, but marble has been a smash hit for tastemakers from reality stars to kings since ancient Egyptian times. Marble can be found all over the world, since it is formed by sedimentary rock (limestone, dolomite) that undergoes extreme heat and pressure over time. The minerals found within it determine colour and pattern, from pure white Grecian marble to yellow Sienna marble with violet, red, blue or white veins. It’s soft, yet durable, and favored by sculptors and large-scale builders.
So - if marble has always been desirable, why are we suddenly seeing marble everywhere? Fashion and design have been gravitating toward natural motifs, like pineapples and leafy monstera plants, as well as textures like wood, granite, and, yes, marble. And just as designers have been riffing on these shapes and patterns in creative ways (think metallics, etc), we’re now seeing them appear on unexpected products, like dishes.
Now marble is an element that makes any home instantly more elegant; the lines and patterning don’t need anything to help it stand out. And with the move toward minimalistic living, it’s no surprise that the clean lines of marble tables and other design elements should migrate to dinnerware.
