Tabletop Portfolio: Italian Classics
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 5/1/2005
Tabletop designs give a nod this season to rustic Italianate influences, chockablock with sweet and charming detailing. Soft, mellowed looks offer an easy grace in sync with the leisurely lifestyle of the countryside. Look for majolica, Florentine motifs and references to nature to stand out in simplicity, brimming with lush color.
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Hand-thrown dinnerware from Abbiamo Tutto comes in a treasure trove of classical patterns, made distinctive by personalized monogramming ($24 to $600). eLink 540
Treasures from the sea make a visual splash on Chelsea House's tureen. eLink 537

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Tropical birds accentuate the vivid appeal of The Mane Lion's hand-painted ceramic centerpiece ($250). eLink 539 |
| From DeSantis Designs, the Calamare Collection exudes lively charm with its crisp Mediterranean color scheme ($28 to $85). eLink 541 | |
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The majolica sugar and creamer set from Andrea by Sadek's Vera Bradley My Home Collection pays homage to old-fashioned, yet time-honored craftsmanship ($46, set). eLink 538 |
| Gallerie II's ceramic serveware designs enhance simple styling with eye-catching decorative "ribbon" ($20 each). eLink 536 | |





























