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nd just like that, 2021 is coming to a close.

You can dress the past 12 months up with bells and whistles but the reality, for the majority of businesses, is that it has been peppered with complications.

Beatriz Ball sums it up nicely when she quotes Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. She talks of growth and expansion on one hand coupled with ongoing supply chain issues and the continued rising cost of materials.

Beatriz, and other industry figures, are interviewed on pages 10 and 12.

And while the pandemic is still very real in many countries, retail appears to be picking itself up by the breeches and recovering.

Hospitality, too, with the recent return of HOSTMilano and Ambiente’s Hall 6 filling nicely.

Tableware International’s Paul Yeomans was in Milan for HOST and reports back on a really positive show. “It was fantastic to feel the industry buzz again,” he says, “people were happy to be there, and it was a pleasure seeing so many familiar faces.

Now we are really looking forward to Ambiente!”

Of course, don’t forget the next issue is our premier publication of the

year with our Ambiente preview, and we announce the nominees in the Tableware International Awards of Excellence 2022 – it’s going to be a big one!

But back to the task at hand, you must visit page19 to read about Denby’s huge news. Porcelain! Yes, the famous pottery has branched out into its first made in England porcelain collection with global marketing director, Hayley Baddiley, telling us: “This is possibly the biggest and most complex launch we've undertaken in the last 100 years.”

You’ll find lots more in the magazine, from an exploration of the neo luxe trend through to a look at some of the best barware around.

Finally, I’d like to give a very big welcome to the newest member of the Tableware International team, Baby Freddie, who will be ably assisting me in the editorial department for the foreseeable. Baby Freddie is the reason I’ve been absent from the magazine for a few months, but it is thrilling to be back in the driving seat and I’m very much looking forward to an exciting and fruitful new year for all.

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News & Trends 8 News A round-up of international stories 10 Year in Review Industry thoughts on 2021 14 Trend: Neo Luxe Dark, sultry glamour is on trend 19 Cover story Denby does porcelain 26 Category: Barware Beautiful barware for the home

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42 Show Review: New York Tabletop Show 41 Madison in pictures 46 Show Review: HOSTMilano Host in pictures

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50 Show Preview: NY Now New York is open for business 52 Show Preview: Atlanta

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32 Trend Cottagecore Country chic is in vogue 34 In Focus: Alessi 36 Interview Chef

Fabio Polidori talks tableware 38 News: HoReCa latest 44 In Focus: Stelton

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22 Column: Retail A look back on 2021 40 Column: HoReCa Valda Goodfellow takes stock 56 Column: BHETA

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general News

Ginori 1735 collaborate with fashion brand Etro

Ginori 1735 has collaborated with renowned brand Etro on a new “Boho Butterfly” collection. Featuring a curated selection of table creations and decorative objects, the assortment is an expression of the artisanal excellence of Ginori 1735 and of Etro’s joyful and positive iconography.

Made of porcelain, the new capsule includes a refined series of vases, valet trays, plates, candles, cups and coffee sets embellished with evocative and whimsical motifs in the vibrant colours of nature.

Big winners at German Design Awards The acclaimed German Design Awards announced its winners recently with companies such as Bonna, Mesa Ceramics and Studio William being honoured.

Studio William won in the Excellent Product Design Tabletop category for its Okina range, as did Mesa Ceramics for its Nick Holland designed collection Uno. Bonna also came home with a win in the same category for the Robin Levien designed East (pictured above), Softline designed by Ahmet Osman Peker while Prints, designed by Reyhan Tuncer, received a special mention in the Excellent Product Design category for Eco Design.

Other notable mentions in the Tabletop category were the fferrone designed Flight glass collection, Leaf from Born in Sweden who received a special mention of its stainless steel salad set as did Sahm GmbH for the Strahlenbecher glass amongst others.

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Denby announces new Benelux distributor

Flagship store for Nikko Nikko has opened a flagship store and showroom in Tokyo.

Based at retail outlet Lost And Found in Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, the store has a line-up of about 800 items including Nikko’s REMASTERED collection. The Nikko showroom, meanwhile, has about 400 pieces making it a must-visit for ceramics fans in Tokyo.

Denby Pottery has announced Clip Quality Brands as its new distributor for Benelux and France.

The family-owned company is run by Björn and Ruchama Bakker with Björn saying: “We appreciate Denby’s beautiful, handcrafted artisan pottery… We run a very efficient warehouse and deliver orders in one to three working days. All the products that we sell are in stock and we have the capacity to buy and store high stock quantities.”

Denby’s Jonathan Thornhill adds: “We were impressed with Clip Quality Brands on many levels but particularly appreciate their commitment to their customers and the brands they represent.”

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Premium candle specialists, Bolsius Professional – which recently launched a professional guide to ambiance in hospitality – has unveiled national research revealing that 91 per cent of UK consumers consider ambiance important when choosing which hospitality venues to visit. Bolsius also reveal 81 per cent of those surveyed agree ambiance is important to their decision to stay out longer, or to return to an establishment.

Tim Harper joins Steelite

“We have always known Serax’s reputation as working with the best designers in the world to create a range of stunning homeware items. It was clear to all of us at Ottolenghi that we must have something unusual, contemporary and beautiful, and yet totally usable, as the first official collection of plates to serve our food on. Serax have been absolutely amazing partners – they allowed our creativity complete freedom, trusting that we’ll be able to translate the Ottolenghi ethos into beautiful objects, supporting and encouraging along the way; it’s been the most pleasurable collaboration.”

Steelite International recently announced Tim Harper as vice president of sales UK & Ireland and William Edwards Global.

“Tim is an outstanding addition to the Steelite team, as he brings a deep blend of sales and business development experience Chef Yomam Ottolenghi on in the tabletop industry and what it takes to working with Serax to create deliver client success,” said John Miles, CEO of Steelite. the Feast collection which was “We look forward to working with Tim as launched recently. we continue to provide quality, innovative '3 % /" 0) 3 0 )/-%1.# 1*. % 3 ! /2122.,1 ,*122( (2+&22+3$021 products to the marketplace.”

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Opinion

Beatriz Ball, founder, Beatriz Ball “My thoughts on 2021? To quote Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

In the “best” category, the year was one of great growth and expansion for us. We introduced over 200 new products and added new categories. We have outgrown our three current warehouses and are moving to a new larger facility at the top of the year. We are excited about the strengthening of our branding and introducing more fabulous designs in 2022. In the “worst” category, the ongoing supply chain issues and the rising cost of

materials are definite challenges. Added to these, New Orleans was struck by a devastating Category 5 hurricane in late August, which of course interrupted our business flow for many weeks.

Happily, our distribution is primarily concentrated in the US and Canada, so the international shipping crisis has not been an issue for us in the export category. Furthermore, our Mexico-based foundry still manufactures the bulk of our merchandise, so we are not negatively impacted there, as our transborder supply chain continues uninterrupted.”

The year

in review As 2021 draws to a close, we asked the industry to sum the year up, from challenges such as supply chain issues through to successes in increased sales, here is what they told us…

“As we come through the pandemic, pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels have been looking for ways to upgrade consumer experience. The hospitality industry has been stop-start for the last year. As restaurants, hotels, bars and pubs establish themselves as back in action, diners are looking forward more than ever to the experience hospitality can offer. With that in mind, Bolsius Professional has created a report which highlights the importance of ambiance within hospitality venues and explains, via research, that creating the right ambiance in a venue is a paramount. The guide highlights just how important ambiance is to the hospitality venues. In fact, over 90 per cent of people surveyed for the report felt that ambiance is an important factor when deciding to visit a restaurant.”

Paul Christodoulou, national account manager UK & Ireland, Bolsius Professional

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Dr Simon Attila, chief executive officer, Herend “We see the challenges as opportunities for the Herend Porcelain Manufactory to reach an even higher level. They help us to be successful and for Herend to remain a world-leading porcelain manufactory. We face the challenges of increasing sales, sustainability, market acquisition, flexibility, foresight, product development creativity, increasing efficiency, innovation, increasing employee wages, social and customer utility, professional prestige, meeting customer needs, digital intelligence, and the global health and economic crisis caused

by Covid.

Herend stood its ground in 2021 as well; other porcelain companies envy us and recognise our achievements. We adhere

to our principles of corporate governance, not to complain, to find joy in everything, to show in trouble what we are capable of, and to have reserves that we can rely on. At the Herend porcelain manufactory, we are working hard on our novelties for 2022, which we will soon be showcasing in our sales network of about 60 countries. If you want to buy high-quality, handmade and handpainted porcelain, Herend is still an option not to be overlooked.”

Opinion

Josh Rammell, marketing manager, Utopia

Anand Baldawa, CEO, Seeba Group and thinKitchen “2021 has been a hopeful and positive year on many fronts.

Globally citizens across nations have had access to the vaccine against Covid -19. While the virus has not left us and restrictions have had to continue, economies, societies and nations have been a bit better prepared to deal with it.

At Seeba thinKitchen, our business verticals service the global manufacturing export market as well as the domestic consumer and hospitality markets. Our manufacturing and export vertical has seen robust demand through 2021. Like many others we have also had to deal with shipping and logistic challenges in the latter half of the year. Nevertheless we have continued to see sustained growth in business.

On the consumer front, the pandemic induced inflection in retail that India saw in the previous year has continued to stay strong.

A Bain report estimated that the Indian e-commerce market saw a 25 per cent growth in FY 21. Growth has been continuing in FY 22. Consumer demand for our offerings have been growing month on month from the start of the year. To date we have seen an over three times the growth in business since the initial days of our launch. Similarly our presence and visibility across online and offline channels has significantly increased during the course of the year.

On the B2B hospitality front, while the sector has seen slowdown since the pandemic, the growing domestic leisure travel has led recovery. For the nine month period ending Sep 21, pan India RevPar saw a three to five per cent increase over the previous year. Business travel is slowly making a comeback in the metros and tier one cities. The MICE segment is opening up with increase in vaccination rates and ease of restrictions. Having invested in sustained relation building across the pan India premium 4 and 5 star hospitality segment and familiarising them with our ranges, we are well poised to leverage the demand from this sector. As we close 2021 on a positive note, we look forward to 2022 with optimism.

On the manufacturing front we are increasing our capacity with a new state of the art manufacturing facility to service more customer orders. To meet domestic demand, we have aggressive plans to increase our brand portfolio and product ranges.”

“2021 has been a rollercoaster ride, full of highs and lows. On the one hand, market restrictions and then supply chain issues made for a difficult trading environment. However, they also sparked innovation and opportunity and ultimately led to evolution in the industry.

A key trend we are seeing is for both product designers and HoReCa operators to be more experimental, with a real willingness to try new tableware concepts.

For example, the cycle of products and ranges in hospitality venues is shortening.

Rather than sticking with a constant design, venues are changing their tableware to fit new menus, styles and décor. This diversification has been an important factor in attracting customers back. That’s meant, for example, that we’re seeing newly launched products perform especially well.

Another key trend is towards quality – this has been going on for a while and, despite the economic problems brought on by the pandemic, it’s continuing.

The ability to service customers’ needs by supplying products from stock has always been crucial in our industry, but over the last year it has been the key to sustaining custom and growing as a business.”

“If we have learned anything lately, it’s the value of versatility. Of being able to adapt and to do more with what we have. Smaller and more sustainably produced collections are a necessity, creating pieces that can be enjoyed for longer.

Sustainability continues to be a key focus for us. We are conscious of our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact, consistently working towards better, more informed choices. Rather than designing according to trends, our intention is to create useful, relevant products which endure in quality and style. We carefully consider the development of each new product and design with longevity in mind. Our primary material, glass, is infinitely recyclable. We also use discarded materials such as recycled glass and agglomerated cork, transforming waste into useful products. Creating within this framework encourages people to make sustainable choices: buying less and owning for longer. A responsible approach to design and craft which aims to produce something of value.”

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Trend Neo Luxe

A touch

of gold Designed by Riccardo Patrizio, Lazzaro’s Marble collection boasts an on-trend aesthetic with plates in both crisp white or black with 24-karat gold speckling. Modern yet minimalist, this is a contemporary collection designed to make a lasting impression.

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The potent allure of neo luxe makes for a powerful aesthetic. A bewitching tablescape is made easy with some gloriously decadent collections…

Luxe living Highly decorative, Posh Trading Company’s Waterdrop Bowls are real statement pieces. Available in four different sizes, the bronze bowls boast a beautiful gold leaf finish making them a highly desirable tabletop must-have.

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The Manufacture Rock collection embraces the typical slate look in black, coloured-through premium porcelain and perfectly embodying the trend of neo luxe. To create the complete look, Manufacture Rock can be combined with the black Manufacture Collier vases. And with Manufacture Rock Coffee To Go, the dark trend finds also its way on the go.

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Be creative

with crimson

The bold crimson of Wedgwood’s Renaissance Red is a neo luxe dream. Striking cameo patterns and inspiring Florentine accents create a mealtime backdrop that will feel far from ordinary. Deep ruby red makes a year-round impression.

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Reach for

the stars Named after the Cold War era of competition between the USA and USSR over spaceflight capabilities, Artel’s Space Race collection is comprised of two separate motifs.

Sputnik featuring an image of the famous Soviet satellite in flight, careening past glittering gold stars and planets while Apollo 11 depicts a space-suited American astronaut standing near a lunar landing module with a magnificent earthrise looming in the background.

Each motif features richly detailed handengraving, with generous quantities of gold and platinum gilding.

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Gift ready This giftable tableware set from Viners fits the neo luxe trend perfectly, with the Select Gifting Collection exploring the unique method of adding vibrant colours to stainless steel using a titanium coating.

Available in box sets and ready to gift, the teaspoon and pastry forks will add a touch of luxury to any setting.

The modern teaspoon shape sits beautifully alongside the petite pastry forks and is ideal for desserts.

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“In the Denby Design Studio we refer to neo luxe as ‘glam’ – a touch of elegance and stylish inspiration which indulges in the drama of the 1920s. Glam, it appears, has enduring design qualities. Almost like the 1920s reborn which followed the aftermath of the depression and the First World War, there is a growth in glamorous looks using gold, metals, shiny deep rich luxurious colours and textures such as velvet, evident in hotel interiors.

Our homes have had to work extra hard and post pandemic and there is a surge in at-home entertaining and home hosting. Look out for some epic food party images and stories around tablescapes featuring oversized serveware. However, with sustainability being uppermost in all our minds, there has to be a golden middle ground – opulence married with sustainability – glamour executed with quality and at affordable prices.

Neo Luxe could be around for a while yet by slowly introducing patterned wallpaper, shimmering metallic, animal prints, stories around travel, authenticity, textures and by mixing modern deco with maximalism in celebration of the roaring 2020s.”

Richard Eaton, design director, Denby

Trend Neo Luxe

Sleek

sophistication Inspired by the sleek and dangerous beauty of the python, Beatriz Ball’s Sierra Modern Python Large Tray with Handles (Gunmetal and Gold) features a richly textured snakeskin surface set off by polished gold-tone handles that hug the edges. The piece looks gorgeous on the coffee table, bar or entry table, and brings a sense of luxe to any environment. Food and dishwasher safe, decorative, and also perfect for serving, the piece adds a modern new dimension to Beatriz Ball’s award-winning designs. Available in three other sizes.

Modern magic Dark brown shades peppered with gold and rust make up the rich colourways of Mesa Ceramics’s Oro Tropical. A modern stoneware design with soft rounded shapes that bring sophistication to the table.

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Out of this world From Porcel comes Saturn, a fine porcelain dinner, tea and coffee set in shades of black and gold. Metaphorically, the rings of Saturn are symbolised by the plates in the range of the collection, surrounded by a golden rim. The pieces decorated with full black and star-looking spots of grey are handcrafted to achieve a unique effect, using an exclusive Porcel technique.

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Dark and sultry Utopia’s Nero range of vitrified porcelain tableware boasts a glamorous metallic speckled finish over a matte black base.

This dramatic range is the perfect choice to enhance the vibrancy of creative dishes. There are nine pieces in the collection including three sizes of plates, a selection of bowls and a mug.

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A regal moment The Black Regal Peacock collection from Burleigh boasts striking oriental bird motifs in a chic dark colour palette. A contemporary take on a Burleigh classic.

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Porcelain redefined…

In a bold move, Denby has launched its first made in England porcelain collection. Tableware International looks at the four new assortments from a company famed for its stoneware

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Cover Story Denby

A new

chapter Denby has moved into porcelain production, but what can we expect?

A new chapter has opened in Denby’s ever-evolving story.

Arguably one of the world’s most recognised stoneware brands, Denby has launched itself into the pristine world of porcelain, a move two years in the making.

Although still early days the launch has been well-received by customers of John Lewis in stores and online, with further deployment following shortly.

It’s rare for a pottery to produce two very different types of ceramics in any period in its history and that is just what Denby Pottery is achieving, the company says. They have established a new production unit, with dedicated

kilns, at the Derbyshire factory, allowing porcelain production to co-exist harmoniously with stoneware.

Four new collections have been imagined by the Denby design team (the same team behind the stoneware collections) – classic white, arc white, modern deco and arc blue.

“The build-up to the launch of Denby Porcelain over the past two years has been very exciting and taken a good deal of preparation,” says Hayley Baddiley, Denby’s global marketing director. “This is possibly the biggest and most complex launch we’ve undertaken in the last 100 years. effectively

“This is possibly the biggest and most complex launch we’ve undertaken in the last 100 years” Hayley Baddiley, global marketing director, Denby 20 TABLEWARE INTERNATIONAL

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The collection also has complementing glasses (pictured here) and has been designed to work as both individual ranges as well as offering options to blend and layer a combination of the patterns, allowing the creation of bespoke collections.

creating a satellite pottery. It’s a very exciting time for our design team too who usually work on designs for artisan stoneware but enjoyed the intricate design of the art deco patterns and working on the relief pattern of the arc design; customers will definitely notice the difference from our stoneware designs with our porcelain offering a lighter option with a finer design aesthetic”

Intended for everyday use Denby Porcelain is dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe as well as oven safe to 230°C. Supported by a strong marketing campaign, the porcelain collection will be available in 2022.

“Yes, porcelain is unexpected from Denby,” the company says. “But here it is, porcelain redefined!”

Get the look

Simple, elegant classic white can be styled with Denby’s relief arc blue or modern deco porcelain to create a beautiful, layered look.

The Porcelain Collection explained…

For its inaugural foray into porcelain production, Denby has unveiled four distinct assortments with a shared design language Classic White

Arc Blue

The perfect embodiment of porcelain. Classic White is simple, elegant and modern, a range designed by Denby for every occasion.

Keeping the same narrative as its sister assortment, Arc Blue is a gorgeous deep shade of midnight blue accentuated by the stunning ‘arc’ texture.

Arc White Another pristine white range, Arc White keeps the attractive, clean colourway but with some Denby flair in the form of a stunning ‘arc’ texture.

Modern Deco Modern Deco porcelain features rich blues, warm gold, and brass metallic touches.

Classic White and Arc White

Fact!

The installation of the new porcelain unit has initially created 18 jobs new jobs at Denby.

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Retail Column

The year that was

About T is for Table

With 2021 drawing to a close, retailer and regular columnist Michele Trzuskowski looks back on the year – but is it fondly?

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s we begin to make plans for a new year, you can’t help but look back on the year that’s coming to an end. As a retailer, I’m glad to wrap up this second year of Covidinfluenced buying and selling, and replace it with a hopefully more even keeled future. I’m not saying that the minute the clock flips to the new year we won’t still be struggling with supply issues or other flu and Covid variants, but I do feel with the changes we’ve made adapting to Covid, there are many promising opportunities ahead.

Just like in our homes, this past year has offered us time to clean up our unproductive ways, procedures, and product. It has also forced us to be better planners in how we modify our buying strategies and in-stock positioning. It’s virtually, and literally, forced us into the digital marketplace.

Customer engagement First, the most obvious pattern we saw was how customers shopped.

Many went strictly online, while for others, we became a very important piece of their experience. Although our online business took a significant jump over previous years, we also became concierge experts with more one-on-one interaction with individual customers looking to shop.

We used social media platforms such as Facetime, or video conferencing through Instagram or Zoom to literally walk them through the store to identify items they were looking for that weren’t as easily found online.

It was a different way of romancing the product versus the very one-

dimensional process of going to a website. Additionally, we continued curbside pickup and provided free delivery within a 30-mile radius.

I think as opposed to the bigger box retailers and mega online companies, it’s made the customer relationship that much more personal, and they quickly realised that shopping “small” or “locally” was important.

It brought home to many consumers that if they wanted a small boutique around the corner, they had to do their part to support it. The

As a retailer, I’m glad to wrap up this second year of Covidinfluenced buying and selling challenge for us as a tabletop store was how to stay relevant since buyers weren’t throwing parties or entertaining – especially since we were classified as non-essential. The aforementioned customer engagement really helped – but the challenge will be maintaining that in the future.

Technology We utilised, and will continue to use, technology to strengthen our presence in the marketplace. This last year brought a definite shift towards the digital world. As a smaller business, we looked at the effectiveness of our website – what worked, what didn’t. The challenge here is not all our products are on our website since they are either impulse buys or unique product trends that we want to be in and out of within a particular buying season. For us that meant engaging

Did you know?

Michele says she and her team faced three major changes this past year; customer engagement, technology, adaptability.

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much more online through eblasts or posting on social media platforms.

What worked is establishing a pattern of posts our patrons would look forward to seeing. For example, every Tuesday we would post a “Tuesday Trend” featuring a new tablescape idea identifying all the components it took to create it. Then on every Friday we would post our “Friday Faves” which highlighted a particular vendor or product category. These were simple posts that allowed customers to click on and be sent right to our website for

purchase if so desired.

Another avenue that worked was holding virtual trunk shows. A key selling technique for small businesses like mine is holding trunk shows and featuring product segments or an artist.

We couldn’t do that with Covid, so we did the next best thing. We offered virtual trunk-shows. It generated excitement and purchases, for the first time, customers were in the artist’s personal space or a vendor’s in-house showroom. It made them feel special since it was so personal.

Michael Wainwright, for example, demonstrated to customers how he made an actual bowl taking questions from the online audience. With Vietri, customers were allowed a preview of the upcoming fall/winter collection in April, even before retailers would have seen it at the gift shows. All these avenues through the digital space helped us to remain relevant to our customer base while adding new customers who wanted to participate.

As a note, after almost two years, we are finally hosting my first in-house trunk show next week!

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The boutique offers everything from fine pottery, china, glass, serveware and table accessories, to home décor, jewellery and body products, and delivers a custom service with its custom engraving, home visits and gift registries. www.tisfortable.com

Adaptability The key to all the changes Covid presented and the ongoing change for the future is the ability to adapt.

Technology moves at lightning speed which forces all other avenues within retailing to change just as quickly. In addition, we’ve learned that crises like Covid can lead to unexpected events almost two years later. I’m speaking to the supply chain issues we are all facing as we approach the busiest time of the year and the most profitable.

For us, there are pros and cons to this change. In some cases, like inventory, we can change on a dime.

For technology changes, however, which require more financial investment and understanding, it takes longer. As smaller footprints, we are closer to our customers in terms of seeing what trends they are following as we are talking to them personally. We can consolidate and make alterations quicker based on those trends that we can get in and out of, testing and evaluating inventory for growth opportunities. I think we all agree that the retail landscape is forever changed, and although more shoppers are going online – including seniors – there are still consumers who rely on the brick-and-mortar experience.

If we continue to engage our customer while investing in the digital platform, we all stand a chance for a bright future in 2022.

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Luxury

living High-end Russian retailer Dom Farfora is a leader when it comes to teaming its well-heeled clientele with the most desirable tabletop brands. Having recently opened its sixth store in Moscow, they are a retail force to be reckoned with, commercial director Elena Sokolova tells us more…

Tell us about Dom Farfora?

Dom Farfora is a chain of six stores in Moscow and its environs that specialises in giftware, dinnerware, stemware, barware, cutlery and textile sales. The range of products occupies various price segments with a special accent on premium and luxury brands. The chain positions itself as an expert in the culture of table decoration and the art of gifting.

How did the business come about?

The history of the store began in 1965 in Moscow, at 36 Leninsky

Prospects, when Dom Farfora opened its doors to its first customers. The store was known throughout the Soviet Union, since it was selling a scarce porcelain and crystal in the largest assortment.

Dom Farfora specialises in luxury homeware and home accessories, why do you concentrate on this part of the overall market?

We have chosen this segment because the chain specialises in selling brands with a great history. And any collection that

Did you know?

Dom Farfora has the largest warehouse of porcelain and crystal collections in Russia.

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has historical value and cultural heritage cannot be represented in the economy segment. By purchasing cult brands, their owner receives not only a material object in the form of a porcelain service — the owner receives a sophisticated product with a centuries-old history, which makes the customer’s life really better.

How do you define luxury homeware?

These are items of historical and cultural value. Items made of high quality and noble materials, with participation of the best ceramists and designers.

Who are your main customers?

Age 25+, middle and high income, top managers, businessmen, entrepreneurs, collectors, celebrities, professional architects and designers.

You carefully curate the ranges you carry, what are some of your popular brands and collections?

We love all of the brands we stock, because each one has been carefully selected by us. The most popular brands are the ones that have been with us for a long time and are known as cult world manufactories: Moser, Meissen, Herend, Rosenthal, Rosenthal Versace, Fuerstenberg, Sieger

by Fuerstenberg, Michael Aram, Noritake, Dibbern.

What have been some of the bestselling pieces/ ranges this season?

We are seeing a trend for the growth of the service category among brands such as Noritake, Dibbern, Rosenthal.

“The most popular brands are the ones that have been with us for a long time”

Brands Dom Farfora loves!

Moser, Meissen, Herend, Rosenthal, Rosenthal Versace, Fuerstenberg, Sieger by Fuerstenberg, Michael Aram, Noritake, Dibbern.

How do you choose what ranges and brands to carry?

We focus on brands that can provide us with permanent delivery of goods in a convenient time for us, that can annually provide us with new products and satisfy the interest and needs of our customers, as well as those who strive for innovations in design.

What makes beautiful tableware in your opinion?

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” which means beauty doesn’t exist on its own but is created by observers. Tableware becomes beautiful due to the overall look of your table serving.

What trends are you predicting will be popular in 2022?

A combination of classic collections and modern, round shapes with square ones, glass and porcelain. In a word, mix & match is a trend that is only increasing its popularity.

What do you believe sets Dom Farfora apart from other retailers?

How do you stand out in the marketplace?

Of course, we differ from other retailers thanks to our long-term history and, a huge credit of trust from the clients. We also have the largest warehouse of porcelain and crystal collections in Russia.

How has 2021 been compared to previous years given the world is

still dealing with Covid-19?

The year 2021 has become more productive in terms of sales compared to 2020. Customers have been missing the offline shopping format, and therefore we place special emphasis on the comfort of the customers in the store and on their shopping experience.

How did Dom Farfora adapt to any changes in the retail habits of consumers during the pandemic?

We have adapted to the new trends by strengthening our digital presence: we have placed a greater emphasis on the website and launched popular messengers and social networks. In the near future, we will launch Tik Tok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Telegram.

Has your in-store trading returned to normal, or are the numbers of customers down compared to prepandemic levels?

Sales returned to normal and increased, as did the number of visitors.

Do you have any big plans for 2022?

We focus on trends in the growth of the décor and interior categories, increasing attention in the search for designer products, as well as expanding the assortment for generations Y and Z.

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Category Barware

LSA

From simple and practical pieces to refined and delicate stemware, LSA’s comprehensive collection of barware offers extensive choice. Including both classic silhouettes and contemporary shapes with distinctive design details, such as hand cut, hand painted or textured finishes, each glass is made from high quality materials. Pictured is the Bar Culture collection, a series of modern, intuitive designs. Refined silhouettes with carefully-balanced proportions, mouth blown by master glassblowers using the highest quality raw materials.

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Drink up!

Never not in vogue, top tier barware has a place in, and out, of the home. We take a look at just a few collections on the market currently…

Artel

Evoking the lush, steamy essence of a prehistoric world, Artel’s Primeval Palms features a richly detailed Mesozoic-era jungle design that wraps entirely around each piece. Perfect for tropical vacation homes, outdoor cocktail parties, or as a gift for nature lovers, Primeval Palms is exquisitely hand-engraved. www.artelglass.com

Utopia

An essential for a successful cocktail, be it a simple whiskey on the rocks or a classic negroni, is a good jigger. Utopia’s round bulb jigger sits comfortably in the hand and its high quality polished stainless steel finish gives exceptional bar presence. It’s double ended for increased versatility, giving a 25ml and 50ml measure, and is dishwasher safe for hygienic cleaning.

Utopia’s range of vintage copper barware has a hand decorated finish making each piece unique and equally suited to a more urban environment. The range includes the beautifully weighted 80cl Boston cocktail shaker, a double ended jigger, an elegant twisted handled cocktail spoon and a four-pronged cocktail strainer, perfect for filtering ice and other large ingredients.

To keep the bar surfaces clear of clutter Utopia provides an eye-catching copper bar caddy.

Measuring 24.6 cm by 11cm, the caddy has six compartments to hold a wide range of bar paraphernalia.

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Icy Purity The Chill Collection It is designed so that you can enjoy everything you drink in its purest and coldest form.

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Sieger By Fürstenberg Sieger by Fürstenberg’s Of King & Queens pays homage to a classic brew – beer.

Designed by Michael Sieger, the porcelain and gold beer mugs offer an elegant, slender reinterpretation of the classic beer tankard. The matt satin finish on the outside makes the unique quality of the handcrafted porcelain palpable to both sight and touch. The interplay between the 24-carat interior and the golden drink creates a glistening show of light that makes savouring the beer an even greater pleasure.

www.fuerstenberg-porzellan.com

Beatriz Ball

Holly Golightly style! The charming Audrey Stemless glass and Champagne or prosecco flutes with gold rim from the Beatriz Ball Glass Collection gleam with their light-catching rippling optics, flaring floral shapes and luxurious gold rims. Ideal for the stylish bar, customers also love using them as lovely small flower vases as well as dessert cups. Sold as sets of four.

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Crystalex Crystalex’s new Praline collection is like opening a fresh box of chocolates, utterly irresistible. Available in seven shapes, these mini glasses are named and based on the latest trends in cocktail development: Champagne Saucer, Prosecco, Mini Spirits, Liqueur, Martini Espresso and Coupe.

www.crystalez.cz

Dartington Crystal Cocktail glasses feature strongly in Dartington Crystal’s barware offering and they have now added some new elements to their best-selling Glitz range. “Any item of Glitz has that extra touch of glamour and sparkle from the addition of fused crystal gemstones and delicate hand cutting on the glass surface” says Richard Halliday, commercial director. A classic Martini glass and Coupe saucer have been added to the already extensive selection of Glitz drink and barware. Supplied in full colour boxed pairs these new Glitz items are also available as a single glass gifting option.

www.dartington.co.uk

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at Luzerne Boasting a beautiful new stoneware range , Luzerne has a lot to talk about. Tableware International finds out more…

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Bringing us an exciting new stoneware collection while refreshing their classic offering with bright colourways, Luzerne is a tableware company which has a lot to talk about.

The tail-end of 2021 saw them present MOD to the market – Luzerne’s first new collection in the stoneware category.

Think smoky basil, smoky plum and dusted white pieces (pictured on this page) all inspired by a minimalist mood board. Made with a generous weight of stone, every piece has been designed to sit comfortably in the hand while the applied glaze gives a soft natural sheen.

This is the company’s first recent foray into stoneware having most recently crafted in ceramic, and it’s a move they are excited about.

“We have produced stoneware before so it’s not new to us, but we stopped 10 years ago to standardise production and focus on porcelain production.

“However, as we responded to different market demands we added the L by Luzerne collection and then brought back stoneware. Now we offer porcelain ware in ivory body, bright white body and coloured body variants,” explains Leona Lek Xuanling Luzerne’s head – global sales and product development.

“Many people have the perception that stoneware is heavy and chunky yet porous and chips easily because many cheaper options are under fired or even one-time fired. We want to offer good quality stoneware not just aesthetically but of a professional grade to our customers. Our stoneware collections are fired twice at high temperature making them really durable.”

The MOD collection includes coupes, bowls and plates in various sizes along with mugs, cups and saucers.

Meanwhile, we understand Luzerne are set to launch another stoneware collection - Ripple, free form handmoulded shapes. www.luzerne.com

Did you know?

Luzerne produce upwards of 28 million pieces annually.

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Trend Cottagecore

In bloom Designed by Dartington's Hilary Green, the Bloom vase collections features a choice of functional vase shapes with etched, subtle silhouettes of typical cottage garden varieties. Designed to display any choice of flowers they have a simple, rustic charm even without blooms.

www.dartington.co.uk

Picture perfect Burleigh’s Pink Asiatic Pheasants is a reimagining of a classic pattern with the petal pink shades radiating romance. The delicate motifs help to create a picture perfect table top.

www.burleigh.co.uk

Cosy chic Inspired by the country idyll, a natural colour palette and warm aesthetic, the cottagecore movement is absolutely something we embrace. Here are some tableware collections which fit the trend…

To the forest!

Mason Cash’s In the Forest collection is intricately embossed with forest scenes inspired by folk tales of the mid-19th Century. As part of this range, Mason Cash has developed ovenware that is great for baking, roasting and cooking hot pots and pies. Products include a rectangular dish, oval dish, pie dish and an oval pie dish which look great on the table.

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Rustic charm Inspired by the rustic colours, textures and imperfections of nature's journey from land to sea, the organic appearance of Lazzaro’s Reactives range delivers striking drama to any table setting. Available in five colours, the collection is bespoke and handmade by a process that ensures no two appear exactly alike.

An upgrade from their traditional stoneware counterparts, they are nearly twice as light and available in both fine edge and Duraedge.

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Barnyard beauties Artel’s Staro Barnyard collection pares the classic elegance of the traditional Staro motif with the lifelike depiction of 10 farm animals that make up the Barnyard collection. Available either individually or as a set of 10 glasses, each motif in the collection features exquisite hand-engraving and is ideal for a country house or farm-to-table dinner parties.

www.artel-glass.com

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It takes a wide team of talented people to craft our products, along with over 200 years of experience in making ceramics in our Derbyshire pottery.

Denby is made with purpose and love, to be used and enjoyed every day.

Discover more (including our new virtual showroom) at www.denbypottery.com/trade or contact: showenquiries@denby.co.uk

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Product Focus Alessi Focus

Celebrating irony

As they continue to mark 100 years by celebrating their founding values, Alessi introduce Irony as their seventh value – say hello to Bulbul, a design by Achille Castiglioni Irony is the seventh value celebrated

by Alessi with the November launch of the Bulbul kettle. Designed by the great Achille Castiglioni in 1995, it has remained unpublished until now.

Consisting of a large container with a polished 18/10 stainless steel lid and of the bottom, suitable for all hobs, “Bulbul” is a perfect kettle imagined in the rounded shape of a curling stone: from frozen water to evaporated water, a divertissement amplified by the name chosen by Castiglioni, “bul, bul”, meaning “it’s boiling, it’s boiling” which comes from the traditional dialect of Milan, where this unforgettable designer was born.

“Achille often reminded me that I would ask him to design kitchen utensils that he was unaccustomed to using,” says Alberto Alessi. “For example, his kettle presents a new way of

“People often ask me why irony as a rhetorical notion is often to be found in our products. I do not really know how to answer precisely, for in actual fact, the use of this notion is very much linked to the characteristics of the various designers, and probably responds to the attempt we make not to take ourselves too seriously, to lighten up our daily lives.”

Alberto Alessi

Did you know?

The kettle is named after the phrase “bul, bul”, meaning “it’s boiling, it’s boiling” which comes from the traditional dialect of Milan, where the designer was born.

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handling this object: almost as if to suggest an invitation to play by sliding it across the kitchen surface.”

As a result of his indefatigable curiosity and flair for experimentation, “Bulbul” reveals Castiglioni’s extraordinary ability to transfer qualities and functions into a project from objects belonging to completely different spheres. A game of transfers that has often resulted in the equally famous ironic content in many of his works.

“Bulbul” is dedicated to all the true connoisseurs of design, fans of Achille Castiglioni’s work and anyone who appreciates the ability of an object to make us think twice, transfiguring our domestic landscape with amusing irony.

The Alessi 100 Values Collection is the special centenary initiative that speaks about the founding values of the company’s design excellence. Twelve values, twelve months, twelve unpublished projects with deep-running roots. Objects that were never realized, research samples, new versions of signature classics.

Borderline brilliance

Alessi continue their centenary celebrations, giving us Juicy Salif Study n.3...

The eighth value of the Alessi 100 Values Collection is Borderline. But what does it actually mean?

“Working on the borderline is the destiny of an Italian design factory like Alessi,” explains Alberto Alessi. “We explore the line of what is possible and try each time to go beyond it.” For Alberto, Borderline means the cryptic borderline “between a project that will be understood, loved and desired by the public and another that the public will not succeed in understanding and therefore adopt. This line is not clearly marked out; it is not visible with market research. It can only be guessed at by making careful use of our sensitivity and accepting that a few risks need to be taken.”

It is specifically on the creative/imaginary borderline between what is possible and what isn’t that Alessi place Juicy Salif Study n.3: a fascinating and unpublished research sample of the iconic juicer designed by Philippe Starck, in which the sculpturality of the object prevails over its function, expressing itself in full.

Juicy Salif Study n.3 reproduces one of the first prototypes based on Starck’s sketches on a paper tablemat of a pizzeria: these early designs produced during a holiday in Tuscany gave life to what is defined as “the most controversial juicer of the 20th century”.

The object has captivated the public’s imagination since its first appearance being called everything from a spider to an alien!

As Philippe Starck himself said: “Juicy Salif is not only about squeezing lemons, it’s about what we see in it, the way this micro-sculpture lets our imagination run wild. When someone asks, ‘What is this?’ a conversation begins, and this is the scenario that drives me while designing such a bizarre object.”

Did you know?

Juicy Salif has been dubbed “the most controversial juicer of the 20th century”.

For design

lovers

The juicer – the eighth project presented for the Alessi 100 Values Collection – will be produced in cast bronze in a numbered edition of 999, plus three artist’s proofs. This precious version of Juicy Salif is dedicated to the collectors of the most provocative works of Philippe Starck and to lovers of unique and limited-series pieces who want to create their own personal design gallery.

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HoReCa Interview

Gastronomic

inspiration From Steelite to Luzerne, Fabio Polidori, executive chef, The Ritz-Carlton, Astana tells us about his favourite collections

Fabio, describe your cooking style for us?

My passion for cooking developed naturally just by my being around the kitchen at our family home. I’m still as excited about cooking as I was back when I was rolling cappelletti pasta with my mother as a child. I loved being in the kitchen with her, and it wasn’t even so much about the cooking itself – I just liked the whole atmosphere.

Food for Italians is never just about getting something to eat just to get you by. Good cooking is in our blood, and it’s something you grow up with being Italian.

How important, in your view, is dinnerware to a restaurant’s overall aesthetic?

I confidently believe that the plate the food is served on is just about as important as the food itself. The size and colour of the dinnerware greatly influence the overall presentation.

From centuries past, a refined way of

serving a meal has been considered a show of respect by the host to their guests. Serving is an ancient art that has evolved and has been perfected over time following tradition. Actually, to set the table nicely for dinner, all you have to do is follow some simple steps of setting the dishes and arranging the cutlery and utensils. A beautifully served dinner will provide for a pleasant setting and improve the overall dining experience.

Do you prefer plating up on a particular type of material?

Porcelain, or stoneware, perhaps?

The classic Italian style would dictate that all the main course plates be white with only the decorative dishes underneath possibly being of a different color. The modern world has, of course, made things more permissive. The festive Italian spirit of today is all about a mix of textures and materials, rich patterns and decorative elements. The style

Fabio says…

“We currently use Luzerne for our Mokki Restaurant. Their dinnerware comes in different colours and the assortment is just amazing.”

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of presentation would depend also on what food you are serving.

By correctly matching the type of food and material you can improve the overall perception of the meal.

My personal favourite material for crockery is stoneware.

in harmony with the overarching

theme of your restaurant.

How do you source new collections for your restaurant?

The way of thinking that the more expensive something is, the better

“The plate the food is served on is just about as important as the food itself” As an executive chef, what are you looking for from your dinnerware?

Dinnerware creates the first impression of a dining table.

Beautiful dinnerware can enhance the guests’ gastronomic experience, set the right mood for the occasion as well as giving you an opportunity to brandish your own personal style as a chef.

What about cutlery, what sort of style do you think works best for your restaurant?

I believe that simple cutlery works best. The process of choosing the right cutlery can be overwhelming especially if it is your first time starting a new restaurant. The basic advice would be that the cutlery should be

it will be just doesn’t work with tableware. There is a myriad of companies out there nowadays each offering something different with unique styles and concepts to choose from. Simply browsing online and drawing from inspiration is a good way to start.

Finally, do you have a favorite dinnerware collection?

If I had to choose one favourite it would definitely be Steelite International. They have a cool line up and some really impressive design. Steelite International is also a member of the Green Organisation, winning a 2019 green Apple award for Environmental Best Practice.

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Dibbern takes on the riviera The breathtaking surrounds of The Maybourne Riviera Hotel are equalled inside with Dibbern’s Capri collection now adorning tables in the luxury five-star venue.

Situated in France’s RoquebruneCap-Martin, the hotel has opted for Dibbern’s delicate fine bone china

Capri collection, fitting perfectly with its modern aesthetic.

Dibbern tells us the collection takes on the typical Cezanne colours yellow and blue like citrus fruits and the blue-sky horizon which can be found on the French Riviera.

“It is amazing that the finish on our Sierra Modern pieces is so sturdy that they can withstand the rigors of commercial dishwashers. We had them tested in labs, and also gave several pieces to one of the most famous chefs in the USA (sorry, can’t say his name!) who tested this for us for months in his restaurant, and they have come out looking like new after repeated washings.”

Beatriz Ball speaking about the easy-care metallic finishes on her Sierra Modern collection. After years of research, the company has developed a proprietary process to create modern metallic finishes that are practical, as well as aesthetically appealing – ideal for HoReCa.

Even more Melody Rose The acclaimed Frantzén Group’s Brasserie Astoria has placed another order for Melody Rose’s exciting tableware. Brasserie Astoria, (from the same people behind the multiple Michelin starred Frantzén restraurant in Stockholm which regularly features on the World’s Best Restaurants list), has added another 250 Melody Rose plates to their collection. In fact, we are told the designs have proven so popular they are now buying extra to sell to customers.

Brasserie Astoria also commissioned 250 small bespoke bowls to use for dipping and for butter, each features Melody Rose’s signature 22kt burnished gold with The Must Go On canine clowning dog as a surprise design at the bottom of each piece.

Porcel at The Palm Porcel’s gorgeous Fiume d’Oro collection has taken pride of place in the dining room of St Regis Dubai, The Palm. The new hotel is located in The Palm island Jumeirah and the interior design team worked closely with Hotelity, a Porcel partner for many years.

As the name suggests, Fiume d’Oro, or Golden River, features a golden effect that represents the flowing surface of a river over each porcelain piece. The company tells us that having another Dubai hotel feature their pieces is “a valued addition to our portfolio of significant high end international clients”.

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Reflecting on the year

Valda and Paul Goodfellow enjoyed supporting Kristina Rugland (MD of Figgjo) at their showcase in the Norwegian Amabssador’s Residence , London.

Pic: Pål Christensen, Stavanger Aftenblad

As we wrap up 2021, regular columnist Valda Goodfellow takes a look at the year that was, offering her top ten moments of note

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f, like me, you are determined to look at the past year positively, then you will realise that we have a lot to be thankful for and this might just help get you in the mood for a sparkling 2022! So, let’s hear it for the hits of 2021.

About G & G Founded by Paul and Valda Goodfellow, G & G Goodfellows is a highly creative design & Distribution Company with an amazing showroom in Little Portland Street. Offering a truly hands-on service, Goodfellows passion is to bring new and exciting, bespoke food presentation concepts to the UK’s culinary scene. As well as offering a wide variety of the world’s best branded tableware, kitchen equipment, clothing and machines, Goodfellows also collaborates closely with UK craft producers for totally unique products. It works with all sizes of restaurant and catering projects, happy to supply anything from an individual plate to a full restaurant concept.

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With a little help from my friends: We are incredibly lucky to work with some of the UK’s best chefs and restaurateurs, who have been on a very big rollercoaster. It was a joy and a privilege to help them generate awareness and income in supporting their online cooking ventures with commission on tableware sales, through our Goodfellows at Home website. It was really inspiring to see them pivot their capabilities and their brands to online activities. They created ‘Meal Boxes’ for home delivery, bringing fun and joy to many households, while at the same time cooking and delivering meals (for free) to hospital and healthcare workers. It is amazing that these enterprising chefs continue with these meal boxes, as they are a lucrative form of income

and reach people who cannot either travel to the restaurant, or who really enjoy cooking along to the videos in their own homes. This is an important new development and will undoubtedly evolve.

Let’s get together: There was sheer joy in restaurants opening.

Our London showroom was inundated with excited chefs and restaurateurs wanting to actually deliver more in terms of

leading the charts as the most popular cuisine, Italian flavours seem to signify joy. There is no holding diners back when it comes to sharing delicacies around the table. It seems to signify the basic human inclination to socialise and just be with each other. Sharing is very much on the menu again.

Don’t stop me now: The sheer determination of amazing tableware manufacturers who kept

Never before have we seen such a demand for blue tableware experience, quality and enjoyment than ever before. They wanted to excel and exceed customer expectations desperate for memorable experiences. Thankfully for us, and our industry, they really value tableware as a big part of that experience.

Mamma mia, here we go again: I thought diners might be a bit reticent about sharing menus.

Boy, was I wrong! Returning with a vengeance with Italian food

on producing through the most challenging times in most of our living memories is astounding.

Many have survived and some have thrived, with online sales bouncing back in a huge way, particularly in retail. We recognise that lead times have never been tougher to predict but we are so grateful that you just keep going and nothing will stop you. We can’t forget the casualties, but those stalwarts who go on are their torchbearers. I am so grateful that my suppliers strive every

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day to navigate a new business landscape. If there was ever a time to recognise that the these relationships are based on mutual trust and respect (not on greed and domination); then that time is now.

Blue Velvet: The colour of the year for ceramics was blue. Never before have we seen such a demand for blue tableware. Gone is the safe styling of muted colours. Bring on the big blue.

If it was just a reaction to what we have been missing, then it will be a shame. Blue-toned tableware is “lookat-me, I own this” sassiness that diners love. We want confident chefs, who aren’t playing the averages, but really going for what they believe in. There is a new boldness that was maybe lost in the critic-pleasing seriousness of ‘before’ (I will not mention the word). Our bold, new, dining scene, and what it wants means for tableware, is really exciting.

Change the world: We are all aware that we need to save our world. As designers, producers, distributors, clients and consumers; we have our part to play.

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Sustainable products, socially responsible and thoughtful approaches to venues, experiences and supply chain, are now our mutual goals. We can change the world, bit by bit. Now is the time for action.

Sharing Food concept by G&G

Holiday, let’s celebrate: Given many of us have not holidayed the way we want, let’s look forward to what we now want from holidays.

The rise of multi-generational holidays, apart-hotels and private jet travel will transform how hospitality reacts to the new demands for tableware.

Food, glorious food: Need I say more! Let’s just eat; anywhere and everywhere. The current supply issues will be sorted; and as long as we all work together to satisfy demand (which for us means people wanting interesting food experiences), then we can look forward to a bright future.

Showtime: As we emerge bleary-eyed, into the sunshine of showing-off what we can

do, let’s face it, the exhibitions so far have been more about seeing people again, rather than showing new products. Now we can all look forward to 2022 as the start of something new, when we can strutt our stuff, shake our tail feathers and go big with innovation. For me, one of the most pleasant showtime experiences was supporting our partners Figgjo, with their showcase at the Norwegian Amabssador’s Residence in London. Quirky,

personalised and a true statement of collaboration.

Something new: There is very much a sense of expectation in the air. We are all ready for the future and while producers are just recovering their strength; we can look forward, eager to build on what we have learned, and I will cerainly be ready to embrace any new ideas that creatives, producers and visionaries can offer.

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Show Preview 41Madison

Kristi Forbes, SVP and director of Forty One Madison

Smile, you’re on camera!

Geary’s team led by their president and CEO Tom Blumenthal met with Vista Alegre including the brand’s US president Daniel Silva

New York’s 41 Madison was buzzing with visitors for the most recent edition of The New York Tabletop Show – we highlight some key moments…

41 Madison's Kristi Forbes with Bill Robedee, president of North America, Portmeirion Group

Creative Tops partner Milton Tjin, vice president Paul Pogor and chief development officer Lisa Knierim travel in to debut their new showroom inperson on the 18th floor

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Fact File

Olivier Pechou, vice president Americas for Hermes showcases the brand’s new Hippomobile collection

■ 9 0 per cent of retailers who attended in Fall 2019 also attended the Oct 5-8 Tabletop Show ■ I nterior designer attendance more than doubled at this show in comparison to Fall 2019 All smiles!

■ H ospitality industry attendance more than trippled at this show in comparison to Fall 2019

Lenox CEO Bob Burbank (right) and chief sales & revenue officer Lucas Updegraph (left) with Kristi Forbes, SVP and director of Forty One Madison

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Profile S t e l t o n

Iconic design

“We have decided to change our approach to the market” Finn Gram-Jensen, export director, Stelton Iconic by name, iconic by nature, Stelton’s innovative assortment of toptier products is continuing to make an impact, with fresh updates on classic ranges keeping desirability high.

As a direct result of Brexit, UK buyers can now get their hands on Stelton’s collections through distributor Eddingtons. Speaking about the new partnership, Stelton’s export director Finn Gram-Jensen says: “After many successful years working with agents, we have decided to change our approach to the market. Following Brexit, both we, and our customers, are meeting new challenges, and costs, and we have therefore decided to work with an exclusive distributor.

We look forward to collaborating with Eddingtons, and we are confident, that this new partnership will prove to be beneficial for all parties involved.”

One key assortment buyers will be eager to get their hands on is the classic

EM77 vaccum jug – designed by Erik Magnussen and introduced in 1977 – which is undoubtedly a hero product in Stelton’s line-up, its popularity bolstered by the EM77 electric kettle which was introduced in 2018.

New colourways brought in this autumn keep the assortment fresh with inspiration taken from nature – think autumn leaves, sand and azure-blue sky.

The new colours – Rust, Sand (EM77 vacuum jug) and Dusty Blue (EM77 vacuum jug and Stelton Bread Basket) – are a perfect accompaniment to current interior decoration trends with dark woods in the kitchen and fabrics and rugs in warm shades.

The EM77 electric kettle, meanwhile, (designed to complement the vacuum jug), is available with a UK plug in white, grey and black.

With a new UK distributor on board and a host of classics in new colourways, Stelton is continuing to innovate…

Let’s look at… Emma

A design classic from Stelton is the Emma collection’s electric kettles which boast a UK plug in select colourways – light blue, grey, black and chalk. The electric kettle and vacuum jugs for coffee and tea are both made of stainless steel with a beautiful finish. The beech handle lends the jugs a Nordic touch, while its organic design is a lovely contrast to the minimalist jug.

www.stelton.com

Erik Magnussen on his design ethos…

“My way of designing is not an intellectual process.

My ideas are borne out of my own needs. Idon’t want to complicate things, only to make everyday living a little easier.”

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The industry turned out in force for HOST

Taking on Host The great and the good of the hospitality sector gathered for HOSTMilano recently. Tableware International’s Paul Yeomans was on site and armed with a camera!

Paul caught up with Charlie Breslin and Jan Dibbern and Ben Dibbern

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Fact!

More than 150 thousand visitors met 2,700 companies at HOST

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Did you know?

HOST has been hailed as a success by organisers with Luca Palermo, CEO and general manager of Fiera Milano saying: “The gamble of going back to meeting in person proved to be a winner. There was a great desire to do business live, as shown by the meetings of the more than 150 thousand visitors with more than 2,700 companies. Together with the new agreements signed by Fiera Milano, this liveliness reinforces the supply chain approach that the Italian agrifood and hospitality ecosystem needs to present itself abroad in an organic way”.

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Focus The Platter

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Recognising the importance of serving with style, Porcel have made sure the platter is a focal point for several of their collections.

Understanding that platters can also be a statement piece, they offer round, square and rectangular platters decorated with gold, platinum and reactive glazes. These can be found in collections such as Lush Forest, Auratus (pictured), Argentatus or Saturn. www.porcel.pt

Presenting the platter A key centerpiece, the platter is something which, once bought, is roundly cherished. We look at some options available to buyers now…

Wedgwood

Denby Featuring Denby’s striking glazes, the company’s serving platters are available in a range of shapes and sizes including oval, round and rectangular, large and small. Stylish enough to have a multitude of uses from hosting a dinner party or creating a snacking platter to share with the family as they are designed to love and used everyday.

Denby’s award winning Statements platters (pictured) are pieces of art that can be hung on a wall. Made by true artisans, Denby’s platters are not only stunning but have Denby’s inherent durability made from hardly Derbyshire clay and are safe to use in the microwave, oven, freezer and also dishwasher safe. www.denbypottery.com

Wedgwood describes its Gio collection as “the perfect blank canvas” to showcase food. Serving bowls, platters and tray shapes unique to this textured collection mean that everyone can help themselves to good tastes, tapas style. They suggest layering Gio with bolder Wedgwood collections to create even more sophisticated and unique mix and match looks. www.wedgwood.com

LSA

From LSA comes the Serve collection, a stylish clear glass platter alternative.

Featuring a variety of segmented handmade glass platters, Serve allows you to keep breads and crudités separated from dipping sauces and oils served on the same dish. www.lsa-international.com

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UTOPIA Midas has the Midas touch – its rich metallic finish adds a real flourish to the table. The 300x20mm platter is crafted from superior stoneware and its copper-coloured glaze is enhanced by the textured surface, which adds depth to food presentation. www.utopia-tableware.com

Show Preview NY Now

It’s show time!

What: NY Now | When: 6-9 February 2022 | Where: Javits Centre, NYC

The romance of New York in February is a very real thing for visitors to NY Now’s winter market. Not only do you get a top-quality US trade show featuring the elite in artisan products, you also get to experience the best city in the world – what’s not to love? Tableware International caught up with Meg Estevez, vice president of marketing for organisers Emerald, to find out more How NY Now has evolved…

Formerly the NY International Gift Fair, it became NY NOW in August, 2013. Held twice a year at the Javits Convention Center in NYC, the show attracted Our NY NOW tagline is Today’s wholesale market for tomorrow’s retail world. And that is what we want to be: a source on pace and ahead of trend. The expansion of the show complements the changing face of the gift category.

The range of exhibitors…

It embraces 11 sections: Accent on Design, Artisan Resource, Baby + Child, Beauty + Wellness, Gift + Stationery, Handmade Design Maker, Handmade Global Design, Home Design, Luxury

Lifestyle and Tabletop. Some of these are curated. So a little fashion, housewares, gourmet food. Contemporary design that incorporates innovative use of materials.

The buyers…

They include museum stores, boutiques, baby and toy shops, jewelry stores, gift shops.

About the winter market…

As we continue our dialogue, it’s hard to gauge how much growth there will be, but we are encouraged. And challenged, as we slowly grow the show back to pre-pandemic numbers while maintaining a little of that intimacy we enjoyed.

A lot of that has to do with how we make the experience special. At the summer show,

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our creative director Brad Ford curated an artful display on recyclable modular birch plywood stands in the Crystal Palace. We’d like to do more of these vignettes that spotlight product, tell stories by cross merchandising (like tabletop settings, for example) to call attention to product on the floor. We’re looking at returning to speaker programs, possibly making them virtual—and even evergreen--so that those who not attending in person can tune in.

And we’re talking about ways to bring trends front and center.

On what sets them apart…

Putting the spotlight on rising artisans is in our DNA. We

feature the newest sustainable designers and global artisans from HANDMADE®. We also have a strong focus and craft and artisan-made product.

We work hard to promote our brands with email campaigns as well as social media support.

That engagement informs how well we’re communicating. We’ll continue to monitor it, so we can hone our product mix as well as the experience of the show.

Our work is not done. And we continue to aggressively search for fresh resources.

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Show Preview Atlanta

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must-haves Taking place this January, Atlanta Market showcases gifts, décor and lifestyle products over three integrated buildings with both permanent showrooms and temporary exhibitors.

Organised by IMC, the same team behind Las Vegas Market, Atlanta is a must-visit for buyers interested in seasonal, gourmet, tabletop, outdoor and more

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The L’Amour Hostess Tray is adorned with an artisanal hand-applied heart applique and finished with a delicate gold rim that is sure to warm hearts. Crafted from premium stoneware, the platter is a delightful way to serve lovingly made appetizers, side dishes, cookies and more. It’s finished with a white glaze that is easy to clean and resistant to chips, scratches and stains.

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Visit the Koransha booth to see Pinstripe. The collection’s exquisite relief is produced by controlling the thickness of the glaze to produce a fine and uniform texture the likes of which cannot be created by hand.

This is further accentuated through the use of a lapis lazuli blue to impart rich depth. Made in Arita, Japan, the collection includes flat plate, large plate, medium plate, soup bowl (with and without handles), cup and saucer and a candy pot.

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Importers and wholesalers of fine handmade Egyptian glass ornaments, vases, candleholders, eggs, wine glasses and decanters, the Egyptian Museum is worth a visit for those looking for more ornate, decorative pieces.

Visit Certified International to see, amongst other collections, Lemon Zest. This heavy weight melamine serveware is ideal for both indoor and outdoor entertaining and isa joy to look at.

www.certifiedinternational.com

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Kraftware Corporation is introducing the Modesto Collection, part of their new Adventure Accessories series.The stylish material-wrapped high grade stainless steel ice buckets and bar trays are available in a vast number of water resistant wraps to coordinate with any décor.

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Show Preview Las Vegas Market

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the shows Taking place from 23 to 27 January, Las Vegas Winter Market 2022 is every buyer’s dream show. An exciting mix of fresh product from dynamic brands spanning everything from homewares to gifts makes Vegas a must-attend for anyone serious about keeping their retail offering on point

Picnic Time C868 Picnic Time will be showcasing their wares at Las Vegas Market with this Covina Serving Tray of particular interest to tableware buyers.

It's a modern design that features an acacia wood tray with soft rounded edges and has a removable slate serving board as well.

Four foam feet on the bottom of the board for stability and the whole thing can be easily carried.

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Visit the Be Home booth to check out the Black Mango Wood Boards.

Handcrafted from protected groves in India, these dreamy platters boast a darkened colour palette, beautifully accenting its natural striations and subtle highlights.

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Visit the Shoptii stand at Vegas (and Atlanta for that matter) to see some lovely tableware collections. We’re a particular fan of the calming Colour Therapy range pictured here but you’ll also find floral fresh collections such as artist Jennifer Heynan’s lavender and bee collection.

www.shoptii.com

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Carmel Ceramica new Stillwater Azul pattern evokes a sense of calm, taking you to deep blue water and memorable meals spent by the lake or sea. New for 2022, Stillwater Azul stoneware is dishwasher and microwave safe.

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Did you know?

JuniperMarket by IMC – the industry’s newest B2B wholesale buying platform – will have a presence at Las Vegas Market. The JuniperMarket Experience Centres will provide buyers with a dynamic visual overview of and opportunities to sign-up for the new B2B platform, along with photo ops, product displays, giveaways and opportunities. Sellers are invited to visit the Juniper showrooms (C174) to sign up and start selling on JuniperMarket and to learn more about the JuniperCommerce suite of SaaS tools which empower sales teams, streamline product data management and deliver real-time visibility across channels.

Las Vegas Market presents three allnew trends in its proprietary FIRST LOOK forecast – Forest, Preserve; Now Screening; and Together – for the Winter 2022 Las Vegas Market. These trends will come to life before and during the Market via programming, vignettes, a guidebook and more.

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Visit the Olivia Riegel booth to check out the Bronze Windsor Cocktail Napkin Holder. Finished with a bronze pewter and encrusted with hand-set clear European crystals the tarnish resistant decorative piece holds standard sized paper cocktail napkins.

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Column BHETA

Addressing

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Lobbying gets results, says BHETA’s chief operating officer Will Jones

e are in changing times with many developments which might have happened anyway now accelerated by the pandemic.

Consumer concern about sustainability and climate change is high on the agenda, having been nowhere in any analyst’s top ten a decade ago. We can add other issues too – the transportation crisis, new import and export rules now being enforced, social issues at home, and so on. Alongside this, we have a government keen to be seen to be on top of things and turning to legislation as a means of trying to achieve that.

All these issues and their legislative consequences are being manifested variously in new taxes on plastics that are deemed single use, new legislation on the responsible retail of bladed items for legitimate kitchen employment, to mention just a couple. It is not that these issues are without foundation, quite the opposite. These are serious concerns and action to address them is wholly justifiable. It’s just that many are being addressed quickly and in less than perfect ways. If unchallenged, the result can be unjustified pressure on our sectors, ironically disincentivising companies from doing what they should be doing, which is supporting

the greater good.

Over the past several months as the new Offensive Weapons Act (OWA) and the forthcoming Plastic Packaging Act (PPA) – in law from 1 April, 2022 – have come to the fore, we have seen companies in the kitchen and tableware sectors worried by what that means for them. After all, at time of writing all the following could fall into the scope of OWA: any kitchen knife regardless of size or design, cutlery knives, bread knives, butcher knives, including meat cleavers.

We will get clarification on this, but the key point that we have learnt is that no matter how right and legitimate the overall intent of a government position or piece of draft legislation is, it is always worth drilling down into the detail and challenging them if they seem unfair.

Never assume you can have no effect – individually or collectively.

Probably the most important piece of advice for individual companies in these legislative times is to establish a relationship and then create an ongoing dialogue with their local MP from the outset as this will be helpful if an issue arises which needs challenge.

BHETA has now lobbied very productively on the responsible retail of bladed items and on the scope of plastic packaging tax. In both cases, results have been achieved through a

Did you know?

The BHETA has lobbied on the forthcoming Plastic Packaging Act (PPA) which becomes law on 1 April, 2022. This is a £200 per tonne tax on plastic packaging which is less than 30 per cent recycled and it is designed to stimulate the market for recycled plastic packaging for which until now there has been no great demand.

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About BHETA The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is the voice of authority on everything home improvement and home enhancement, including DIY, housewares, garden, small domestic appliances and home decor. It represents £5 billion at retail and 9,000 employees and brings together manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and opinion formers to drive growth at home and abroad. For more information about retailer and supplier co-operation, contact BHETA on 0121 237 1130, or email wj@bheta.co.uk, or visit the website at www.bheta.co.uk

Never assume you can have no effect – individually or collectively combination of BHETA approaching the powers that be direct and at the same time enabling individual members to work locally or with their own political and legislative contacts using the templates which BHETA provides. Not only have important amendments to draft legislation been secured, but the collective action has also meant that BHETA and BHETA members can keep informed about exactly what they need to do on an up to the minute basis.

As an example, let’s take the forthcoming Plastic Packaging Act (PPA) which becomes law on 1 April, 2022. In a nutshell, this is a £200 per tonne tax on plastic packaging which is less than 30 per cent recycled and it is designed to stimulate the market for recycled plastic packaging for which until now there has been no great demand. Its scope and application is complicated however and BHETA has not only lobbied successfully to clarify key definitions such as ‘packaging’, but also teased out the details of other definitions, exemptions, timings and responsibilities so that members prepare appropriately. This has been with the help of individual member actions and the advice of BHETA business service provider, Wastepack who presented the latest information to members in early November.

The outcomes are twofold. In

terms of BHETA lobbying, the nub of the issue was the inclusion in the original draft legislation of multiple use items that are used as containers – for example, drinks bottles, kitchen storage and lunch boxes. This not only seemed to run counter to the principle of minimising single use, disposable plastic, but was set to cost some BHETA members a possible £1million per annum in so-called ‘plastic tax’. BHETA’s campaign to address this anomaly was on the basis that multi-use is not ‘packaging’ and is indeed part of the armoury against single use plastic. The result was a total U-turn with ministers acknowledging that multi-use plastic should not be penalised by taxation.

In practical terms this has saved members between £50 and £100 million pounds across the sector and refocussed minds on the real issues.

The PPA remains complicated even now it is purely focussed on packaging in the true sense, but BHETA has been able to provide members with the essential detail that enables them to understand their responsibilities and liabilities from 1 April next year. BHETA regularly lobbies on subjects affecting members. It also provides member training, retail events, up to the minute data on market opportunities compliance advice.

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New Products

Striking home décor Waterford has extended its stunning Lismore Black collection to now include home décor. Lismore is noted for its eye-catching pieces infused with dramatic black colour. The collection originally included drinkware and now offers a curated home décor assortment, think vases, decorative plates, multipurpose bowl and more.

www.waterford.com

Focus on…

new products Bringing you some of the freshest products from some of the best tableware brands

Coffee, but make it elegant From Royal Selangor comes a gorgeous new collection for coffee lovers.

The Java collection, inspired by the 1940’s paean Java Jive, evokes a sense of wit and attitude while donning streamlined Jazz Age stylings which reflect the period’s optimism, modernity and elegance.

Java features a fluted pewter motif sweeping around the collection items in bold graphic curves. The motif achieves its objective of highlighting the voluptuous nature of pewter and tying the appearance of the items together in a cohesive, powerful manner, giving it its clean good looks.

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Beautiful bowls Delights from Dunoon Dunoon bring us some fun new designs to brighten up our days. Whoops! by Caroline Bessey featuring dramatic splashes of colour and is sure to brighten up your kitchen while Amara is a stunning design by Dave Broadhurst and features a decorative, arabesque style pattern embellished with rich 22 carat gold. Both designs are on Dunoon’s very popular Skye shape.

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Melody Rose recently introduced a new collection of multipurpose bowls to its assortment.

Created to suit every meal from breakfast cereal to fine dining, the bowls are available in three sizes and feature a selection of Melody Rose signature prints, they are purposefully functional but also add a playful touch to the table. Designed with contemporary lifestyles in mind, each piece is finished with 22kt burnished gold for a luxurious and importantly dishwasher friendly finish.

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