Why wait until Christmas to bring out the pretty plates? You’d think an impromptu dinner didn’t deserve a beautiful serving platter, or that morning coffee wasn’t allowed to have its favorite cup! Tableware shops in Paris and Île-de-France have just what it takes to add a little character to our meals, without saving the beautiful pieces for special occasions.
And tableware has changed quite a bit. Perfectly matching sets can now sit alongside mismatched plates, ceramics with irregular shapes, colorful glasses or bowls with surprising glazes. You might be drawn to delicate porcelain, prefer rougher stoneware or fall for a carefully sourced vintage piece.
Tableware shops, homeware concept stores and ceramics studios offer the chance to discover all kinds of creations, from everyday objects to rarer pieces. Those who love a beautifully laid table can also find pitchers, carafes, serving dishes, cutlery and textiles that are a change from standardized collections.
The lovely thing is that sometimes all it takes is a single object to transform the look of a meal. A large, colorful serving dish, an antique gravy boat, a few unusual glasses or a hand-shaped salad bowl can become the little stars of the table. And as a housewarming gift, a well-chosen piece is often a hit.
Before you fall in love with one, think about how you’ll use it: some ceramics need to be hand-washed, some glazes are more delicate, and not all handmade pieces are microwave-safe. A beautiful plate is even better when you can actually eat off it!
For lovers of beautiful materials, handcrafted creations and tableware that looks nothing like what you see in catalogues, tableware shops in Paris have a few lovely surprises in store.
Landline: the retro Parisian hardware store that makes you want to treat yourself to a broom!
In Paris, Landline is giving the traditional hardware store a fresh spin with a selection of everyday items that are practical, durable and thoughtfully designed. This shop in the 11th arrondissement gives brooms, tableware and kitchen accessories plenty of charm! [Read more]
Bordallo Pinheiro Paris: This tableware shop turns vegetables into decorative objects!
Cabbage-shaped plates, ceramic tomatoes and surprisingly lifelike animals: Bordallo Pinheiro brings a whole lot of whimsy to Boulevard Saint-Germain. This shop in Paris’s 7th arrondissement has plenty of surprises in store when it comes to tableware. [Read more]
La Trésorerie in Paris: tableware, décor and clever finds in a former treasury building
Once, people came here to settle their accounts. Today, they’re more likely to find something they love for their home! Housed in a former treasury in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, La Trésorerie gives the old-fashioned hardware store a modern makeover, with beautiful tableware, household linens, utensils and decorative objects made to last. [Read more]
Sabre Paris: the boutique-workshop where you personalize your cutlery to your liking!
At table, everyone has their own tastes... and their cutlery! At Sabre Paris, forks, knives and small spoons are colored, mixed and matched, and personalized according to your wishes. Head to this Parisian boutique-workshop that has plenty of ideas to give character to our tables! [Read more]
Fleux in Paris: the concept store for pop home décor and quirky objects in the heart of the Marais
At Fleux, everyday objects feel like mini works of art, sometimes with a bold dash of whimsy. Designer lighting, pop tableware, decorative accessories, quirky gifts and kid-friendly finds: this Parisian concept store unfolds its worlds across several Marais shops, each with its own character. [Read more]
Paris, thanks for the chic home decor pieces, fashion, and great finds at the Marais’ must-visit concept store.
Derrière sa célèbre petite Fiat rouge, Merci cultivate the art of shopping that is unlike any other. Fashion, design, home decor, everyday objects, exhibitions and cafés come together in this vast concept store on Boulevard Beaumarchais, in Paris. A address that regularly refreshes its décor and theme, for the pleasure of those who love to keep an eye on everything. [Read more]
