Villeroy & Boch Dinnerware, French Garden Fleurence Creamer

This lacey design was inspired by an antique transferware place setting. The innovation of copperplate engraving was 'transferred' to pottery in the 18th and 19th centuries, newly allowing fine details to be rendered on ceramic glazes. The luminous fine china French Knot dinner plates are encircled with delicate filagree patterned bands. Accent plates are intricately laced with a border-wide network of tiny filagree dots, like a deft hand-embroidery, or an exquisite ...

As durable as it is elegant, Mikasa's Countryside Scroll place setting features classically designed, chip-resistant bone china embossed with delicate scrolling vines and fluted detail. A pure white glaze makes it suitable for every day, any occasion.

Birch branches grow around this pure white porcelain bread and butter plate from Noritake dinnerware. The dishes of this set turn formal tables into serene landscapes. The contemporary design is refined in polished platinum with a breezy, all-natural beauty.

Italian design is unparalleled for its sophistication and casual elegance. And Bormioli Rocco, the Italian glassware maker, presents the beautifully designed Nettuno Clear 4 piece set of highball glasses (shown left).