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Chic animal-inspired motifs on dinnerware need not be old-fashioned, in fact, it can be downright stylish. We take a closer look at some trending tabletop…
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Haviland’s Le Brésil (left), Océan Bleu (right)
Occasionally, but not always, when you think “animal print” – you think Bet Lynch, maybe even Vera Duckworth (iconic characters from the British soap Coronation Street). Unfortunately – with a few notable exceptions – one of fashion’s favourite prints hasn’t always successfully translated to tabletop. Never to be deterred, the industry has adapted, and made animals, animal-inspired motifs and even animal print itself… chic! Which is useful because the spring/summer ‘24 catwalk shows has lots of animal print and where fashion leads, trending tabletop tries to follow. Now, way back in 2021, the clever folks over at Spode foresaw this was about to happen and got ahead of the curve, launching Creatures of Curiosity.
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Haviland partnered with La Manufacture Zuber to bring the Le Brésil (left) collection to life. 50 TABLEWARE INTERNATIONAL
This full-frontal commitment to animal print started as a tea story and homewares collection, with the tabletop range welcomed in 2023. Inspired by Spode’s illustrious design archive from the Victorian era, Creatures of Curiosity – which includes dessert plates, trays, mugs, sugar bowl, cake stand, wine glasses, cushions, candles and diffusers – features imposing floral patterns layered with leopard print pieces, scalloped edges and gold embellishments. Spode tells us the range “allows interiors enthusiasts to embrace the eclectic whilst also giving a nod to Spode’s heritage and 250-year legacy through its design details.” Staying with Spode and animals – albeit with a different source of inspiration – the Zoological Gardens collection is, as the brand puts it, “a fusion of maximalism, exotic wildlife and wild palms that blend with vibrant hues”. Incorporating pinks, greens and white – Zoological Gardens features a reimagining of three Spode patterns unearthed from