What's on the Table?
Bessie Nestoras -- Gifts and Dec, 6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Despite the current circumstances, The New York Tabletop Market held at 41 Madison/The Merchandise Mart and 7 West New York this past April was a steady show. While traffic did seem a little off this time around, vendors were pleased with the overall market saying they had plenty of appointments and made new contacts.
Traditionally the Tabletop Market has been the show for vendors to launch new dinnerware collections. This market many manufacturers shifted their focus from dinnerware to tabletop gifts. However, there were new dinnerware patterns, but far fewer compared to past markets. What buyers could find was a wide selection of gifts such as frames, little trays, canapé plates and other items in ready-to-go gift boxes. Michael Wainwright introduced a collection of frames and coasters and created packaging in which to present them. Rosenthal took its Versace patterns and placed them on 4¾″ plates that are perfect for gift-giving. Nambé added to its collection of frames and Riedel offered several new gift packages in its new TriO collection.
Below is a sampling of what was seen in New York.
The Latest Dish
Tabletop manufacturers turn to the East, tradition and the wild for this fall's dinnerware collections.
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Mottahedeh finds inspiration in Asia for its new Red Dragon dinnerware. $215 for a five-piece place setting. Mottahedeh. (212) 685-3050. www.mottahedeh.com |
| India dinnerware. Royal Crown Derby. (818) 754-6300. www.royal-crown-derby.co.uk |
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White Oak Pebble is Sophie Conran’s new dinnerware for Portmeirion. $64.50 for a four-piece place setting. Portmeirion. (203) 729-8255. www.portmeirion.com |
| Joya means jewel in Portuguese. $30-$50. Skyros Designs. (901) 762-0377. www.skyrosdesigns.com |
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L’Animal dinnerware features a spotted motif that resembles a leopard print. $445 for a five-piece place setting. Haviland. (800) 793-7106. www.haviland.fr |
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Serengeti Python dinnerware collection is made of porcelain and is dishwasher-and microwave-safe. $8-$26. 88 Decor. (203) 685-1818. |
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Flirt’s platinum beaded design is paired with a modern scallop lace motif. $130 for a five-piece place setting. Wedgwood. (732) 938-5800. www.wedgwoodusa.com |
| Mist Coast was inspired by art glazes formulated from ancient Chinese and Japanese techniques. $57 for a four-piece place setting. Dansk. (267) 525-7800. www.dansk.com |
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Black & White
Manufacturers turn to black and white to create sleek dinnerware collections for the table.
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Brushstroke features a stroke of the brush in black on a glossy white finish and a solid black back with a matte finish. $39.99 for a four-piece place setting. Mikasa through Lifetime Brands. (800) 747-0475. www.lifetimebrands.com |
| Bloom is a mix-and-match pattern. Bloom Shadow shown here. Dinner plate $43, salad, $32. Villeroy & Boch. (800) VILLEROY. www.villeroy-boch.com |
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Phalsbourg stemware was first created in 1924 and now features a black stem. $390, water glass; $350, wine glass. Lalique. (800) CRISTAL. www.lalique.com |
| Taika Black was designed by Klaus Haapaniemi. $23–$85. Iitala. (856) 910-1873. www.iitala.com |
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Table Presents
Tabletop vendors are concentrating on the gift side of teh industry more than ever. Perfectly packaged, these pieces are an ideal addition to a specialty shop.
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These small handmade plates measure just 4”. Perfect for display on a bedside table. The plates each come packaged in a sleeve. $60. La Villa Collections. (212) 239-6600. www.lavillacollections.com |
| Splendore dipping bowl with pewter spoon is packaged in a gift box. $56.25. Arte Italica. (212) 213-4773. www.arteitalica.com |
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This selection of canape dishes feature Versace patterns. 4¾”. $75. Rosenthal. (201) 804-8000. www.rosenthalusa.com. |
| Set of four coasters are decorated in platinum and come in a gift box. 4”. $125. Michael Wainwright. (413) 303-0131. www.michaelwainwright.com |
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