There are some exciting new ideas for tableware
out on the market to make dining with family and
friends that extra special. Here are various options
that are guaranteed to whet your tastebuds…
Villeroy & Boch’s BBQ Passion range offers a variety of interesting serving options, making it the ideal set for al fresco dining. The dishes have special compartments built-in to perfectly accommodate the food you are serving. Villeroy & Boch is available from official distributors Puya in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.puya.es) as well as Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com).
The Plint Square teak ceramic pot holder is perfect for snacks when entertaining. Available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es).
The Norli series from By Lassen comprises minimalistic plates, bowls and cups. The plates have a novel design feature as they also act as a cover for the bowls, offering functionality and simplistic aesthetic beauty. Available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es).
The silver edition of Diesel Living with Seletti’s Machine ceramic collection represents industrial gears and cogs rendered with toothed edges and impressions and finished in an industrial white. Seletti is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Magyk in C/Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es).
The simple and contemporary chopping board and serving plate, featuring a cut-out cross design, together with the dish and knife, are all from HK Living. Available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).
This hotdog holder made from teak by Muubs is a novel way to serve your guests at a party. Muubs is available from Bo-Concept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios in Marbella (www.plusstore.es), Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es).
The Pied Á Terre range by L’Objet is a large collection that typifies style and sophistication. The white Limoges porcelain with touches of gold gives this range its special allure. Available from Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com).
This Moroccan tableware by Zoco Home is particularly special as everything is handmade and therefore unique. The vintage metal trays have all been hand-hammered and come in various sizes, patterns and finishes. The candleholders for tealights and the tea set offer an authentic ethnic feel that transports you to the Middle East. Zoco Home is situated in Centro Idea on the Mijas Road (www.zocohome.com).
The Cast collection by Tom Dixon is a series of cast-iron, handmade and highly-durable artefacts inspired by British heritage. The items include the likes of paperweights, a doorstop and a nutcracker, to name just a few. Tom Dixon is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com), Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es).
The porcelain White Rhino figurine in matte finish from Lladró’s Memphis collection pays tribute to the northern white rhinoceros, which is in danger of extinction. As a symbol of survival, this figurine deserves to be treasured as a unique gift, perfect for lovers of nature and wild animals. Available from Tamisa Shop in Plaza Constitución in Mijas Pueblo (www.tamisashop.com).
