From audaciously colorful and untamed to dainty and nuanced, floral patterns of all varieties have transportive powers. Lush green blades with shockingly pink petals echo the exhilarating fauna found in Hawaiian jungles, while a fine rose tablecloth evokes a romantic tea party in the manicured gardens of a French palace. These extraordinary prints infuse a room or dinner scene with life.
Whether it's the renewed appreciation for outrageous blooms by "grandmillennials" or a growing desire to surround ourselves with these timeless nature-inspired motifs, florals have been sneaking their way back into the design lexicon of maximalists and minimalists alike. It's no wonder why the intoxicating beauty of these blossoms have served as inspiration for countless brands like as Bernardaud. Established in 1863 in Limoges, the innovative porcelain company doesn't shy away from incorporating these delicate buds within their china collections.
From Bernardaud comes Favorita, a charming pattern inspired by the silk panels that were handpainted and stretched across the walls of the Palazzina Cinese in Palermo, Sicily. The flora and butterfly pattern is delicate, but, depending on what it's paired with, it can double as sweet or punchy, thanks to its bold color palette.
Below, our take on three very different ways to set your table with Bernardaud’s Favorita dinnerware.
The English Countryside Setting
We’re dreaming of an alfresco lunch in an English wildflower garden. Here, we use Raoul Textile’s Agatha fabric to pull out the pink and orange in Bernardaud’s Favorita salad plate. To temper the color, a braided wicker mat (Juliska) adds texture, along with a flatware set crafted of rosewood and carved wooden candlesticks.
Shop the English Countryside Setting
Bernardaud Favorita Salad Plate
Sir/Madam Georgian Candlestick
Juliska Braided Basket Oval Natural Placemat
Juliska Graham Footed Goblet
Fete Home Basket Weave Tumbler
Heather Taylor Home Country Plaid Napkins
Cutter Brooks Rosewood Montana Flatware
Royal Crown Derby Grenville Dinner Plate
LouLou Baker Blue Floral Chintz Place Card
Ferm Living Brass Card Holders
John Derian Souvenir Playing Cards Deck
The Moody Setting
Black and white is always chic, and here, we wanted Bernardaud’s Favorita to have space to be the pop of color. A midnight tablecloth from Rough Linen paired with a bright white placemat and napkin from Julia B. are a stark contrast to the florals of Favorita. Vases of flowers in concentrated color families add to the effect.
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Bernardaud Favorita Dinner Plate
Julia B. Peacock Table Linens
Kim Seybert Bouquet Napkin Ring in Gold
Aerin Olivier Tumbler
Rough Linen Orkney Linen Tablecloth
Anna Weatherley Ecru
Lalique Louvre Water Glass
Lalique Louvre Wine Glass
Ricci Argenti Impero Flatware
Bernardaud Louvre Salad Plate
The Garden Party Setting
Sorbet colors found in Matilda Goad lilac candles and scallop-trimmed napkins bring this table setting to life, while blonde horn flatware and antique pitch pots from France add earthy dimension. A geometric tablecloth in a fabric from Kravet juxtaposes the florals of the dinner and salad plates with bold energy.
Shop the Whimsical Setting
Kravet Tolosa in Aqua
Alain Saint Joanis Marbella Silver Plate Flatware
Bernardaud Favorita Salad Plate
Saint Louis Folia Large Candlestick
Royal Limoges Fleur't or Mat Dinner Plate
Matilda Goad Scallop Trim Linen Napkins
Matilda Goad Lilac Beeswax Candles
Augarten Wien Light Blue Charger with Platinum Rim
Augarten Wien Belvedere Tea Cup and Saucer
Rachael Burrow is the Style Director at VERANDA, covering the latest design and market trends, from jewelry to fashion, tabletop to furnishings, and everything in between.
