Nate Berkus is known for his anti-trend stance and eye for antiques, crafting interiors that blend the contemporary and timeless with ease. And, as it turns out, his love for vintage extends to kitchenware too.
The interior designer recently took to Instagram to share a stand-out set of ceramics that he just can't get enough of – from a company that's been up and running since 1735. With a picturesque design and intricate details, it's a must-have for those who love decorating with vintage.
The beautiful, elegant set can now be found on resale sites across the web, including crowd-favorite 1stDibs. This is why Nate loves the collection, and where to snatch a set yourself.
'One of my all-time favorite things in terms of dinnerware categories is an Italian line called Richard Ginori,' says Nate. 'This pattern is called Fiesole, and it has this amazing border around it, and then it also has this sort of – this is called grisaille, which is like this gray-brown scenic kind of moment. It's all hand-painted.'
Nate shows off a small dessert plate with a winding, elaborate (yet still quite subtle) design around the border and a stunning painted vignette in the center. A small bowl in his other hand matches the look, bringing in a few more gold details.
'You can see that I have a few of these pieces,' he continues. 'This is a dessert service. You can find this online, actually, or you can buy it new. But I prefer to find the old pieces online because they're just better priced.'
Richard Ginori has brand-new products available online, but many of the brand's older pieces, including the Fiesole line, can be found on resale sites like Etsy, eBay, and 1stDibs. Whether you're after a full set or just a statement piece or two, buying vintage and antique pieces online is simple and straightforward.
'The pattern is just one of the most elegant things in the entire world. Although this is a real departure from our modernist, clean lines and everything, if I had to pick my favorite porcelain pattern of all time, from any company in the entire world, it would be Ginori, and it would be this one,' says Nate.
Adding vintage pieces to your kitchen is a fast track to transitional style, and in his caption, Nate suggests pairing this porcelain with something a bit more modern to really get the look down. And while he notes that 'handmade straw placemats from Mexico' would work well with the Fiesole line, the porcelain set is also versatile enough to pair with a wide range of contemporary wares.
If you're in need of a few finishing touches for your tablescape, consider this small set of porcelain.
This gorgeous salt and pepper shaker pair is elegant and ornate, the perfect centerpiece for a high-end dining room table.
Porcelain isn't limited to the kitchen. A unique selection of pieces from Richard Ginori, this set includes two small boxes, a saucer, and a decorative tray.
If the kitchen in Nate's family home is any indication, a considered mix of traditional and contemporary is a successful recipe for luxurious spaces. These pieces, fit to be brought out on special occasions or to be used for high-end dining daily, are yet another example of the designer's skilled eye for all things vintage.
