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You probably have your dream dinner party guest list at the ready. But how about your dream vintage shopping spree companions? Unsurprisingly, Nate Berkus is at the top of our list—he would never gatekeep a design must-have. Case in point: In a recent Instagram post, the designer stands in front of his kitchen’s built-in china cabinet filled with silver serveware and loads of vintage porcelain, revealing that his go-to dinnerware is Ginori 1735.
Berkus—a self-proclaimed vintage-head—says the 289-year-old Italian brand, which has recent collaborations with Luke Edward Hall and Gio Ponti, is his all-time favorite. But his post isn’t just about showing off a pretty plate. Berkus is an advocate for the art of collecting—and actually using—pieces that bring a touch of history and charm to your everyday routine.
Ginori Fiesole Buffet Platter
SCULLY & SCULLY
Berkus is particularly partial to Ginori’s Fiesole pattern, named after the countryside town near Florence. With its intricate grey-brown and white design, the collection captures the spirit of Tuscany, from serene landscapes to classical architecture. “This pattern is one of the most elegant things in the entire world,” Berkus says. “And it’s all handpainted.” The central illustrations, he explains, are done in the grisaille technique, which uses a limited palette of grey-brown, with floral borders in gold. And while the aesthetic skews traditional—what Berkus calls “a departure from our modernist clean lines”—the designer mixes his plates with newer pieces, including handmade straw placemats from Mexico, for a classic-meets-contemporary look.
While you can find the plates new, a quick search reveals plenty of vintage options. “I prefer to find the old pieces online because they’re just better priced,” Berkus shares. So if you’re already imagining these plates on your dinner table, you’re in luck. And for the same feel, without the treasure hunt, you can shop retailers providing a fresh, colorful take on scenic dinnerware—here are our picks.
Lou Rota Mother Nature Dessert Plate
ANTHROPOLOGIE
Matthew Williamson Dessert Plate
CB2
Audun Dinner Plate
VILLEROY & BOCH
Wedgwood x Sheila Bridges Accent Plates
WILLIAMS SONOMA