Table Topping by Bernardaud

Limoges porcelain manufacturer Bernardaud’s new dinner service, Euro Tropiques, is as exotic as its name. At first glance, the dazzling patterns seem to represent lush floral blooms or jeweled compositions. But look more closely and up pop the signature motifs of the stuffed-toy, wire and other whimsical chairs designed by the Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana. Colorful collages of miniature blue dolphins swirl in circles, teddy bears tumble with furry lions, plush little crocodiles, puppies, pandas and some pretty scary serpents frolic on backgrounds depicting other Campana creations.

Bernardaud, 11 rue Royale, Paris 8th, website

Originally published in the April 2011 issue of France Today