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A crown of small nasturtium flowers subtly enliven the Limoges porcelain by subtle variations in the golden hues of the flowers. Handmade in France.

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Flowers have consistently been the motif of choice of painters and Roseraie experiments with romantic arrangements, exuberant intertwined branches, and golden accents to illuminate the design and emphasize the delicate hues of the flowers. Perhaps the last vestige of a regime recently abolished by the Revolution, a golden crown mischievously encircles the well of the Limoges porcelain plate. Original pieces from this sumptuous collection may be found at the Montmartre Museum in Paris. Handmade in France.

Founded in 1737 under Louis XV, then put under the protection of the Comte d’Artois, Louis XVI’s brother in 1774 and sold during the Revolution, Ancienne Manufacture Royale de Limoges has been part of Bernardaud since 1986 and produces all its historical models in its Limoges workshops according to the strictest quality standards.

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The first prestigious service produced by the Royal Manufactory after it acquired its royal status, the A La Reine service was issued in 1784 and the original pieces can be found today in the collections of the world’s greatest museums. The curves of its Comte d’Artois shape are characteristic of the elegant lines given to precious objects at the time. Its floral decoration is characteristic of the second half of the 18th century and the reign of Louis XVI. The design includes bouquets and swathes of flowers - honeysuckle, roses, tulips, carnations and daisies - painted au naturel and in saturated colors. At the time, their studied spontaneity was designed to conceal slight imperfections in the Limoges porcelain caused by wood firing. A thin blue band at the rim highlights its gilded, scalloped border design. Many of the original pieces are held by the Adrien Dubouché National Museum in Limoges. Handmade in France.

Founded in 1737 under Louis XV, then put under the protection of the Comte d’Artois, Louis XVI’s brother in 1774 and sold during the Revolution, Ancienne Manufacture Royale de Limoges has been part of Bernardaud since 1986 and produces all its historical models in its Limoges workshops according to the strictest quality standards.

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Queen Marie-Antoinette’s service was delivered to the Versailles palace on the 2nd of January in 1782 by the Royal Sèvres Manufactory. Its gracious Comte d’Artois shape, enhanced by its “pearl and cornflower” decoration, is enchanting in its delicate simplicity, its decoration placement seemingly improvised. The cornflower, a simple wild flower, was a favorite of the queen. It was the color of her eyes and she would gather them in fresh bouquets at the country retreat of her hamlet in the Petit Trianon. Cornflowers are placed between two rows of pearls, set against a green background, and highlighted by golden filets. Looking as if they have been freshly gathered, a simple bouquet of wild cornflowers decorates the center of the plate. Only two of the original pieces from this celebrated dinnerware service can still be found as part of French national collections: one is held by the Versailles château and the other by the Louvre Museum. Handmade of fine Limoges porcelain in France.

Founded in 1737 under Louis XV, then put under the protection of the Comte d’Artois, Louis XVI’s brother in 1774 and sold during the Revolution, Ancienne Manufacture Royale de Limoges has been part of Bernardaud since 1986 and produces all its historical models in its Limoges workshops according to the strictest quality standards.

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Eden recaptures the flamboyant 19th century designs through the subtle play of brilliant and matte gold accents and thus highlights an expertise perpetuated today by the craftspeople of Bernardaud. Handmade in France.

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Grâce articulates with sumptuous splendor two of porcelain's legendary decorative style : gold relief and cobalt blue. Garlands, flowers and roses windows form a sophisticated, interlaced pattern reminiscent of classic 19th-century designs. The sublime gradation of cobalt blue reveals the depth and mysterious allure of the only color capable of withstanding the same firing temperature of the material. Handmade in France.

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The Grand Versailles service exemplifies French classicism from the 17th and 18th centuries, which Voltaire called « Le Grand Goût » The service creates a luxurious setting with an appearance that is both sumptuous and royal. A highly decorated pattern, the collection is characterized by the richness of its details and its spectacular trompe-l’oeil effects. More than 20 colors taken from silk tapestries, embroideries, trimmings and brocades found at the Versailles chateau will transport you and your guests to a festive table fit for a king.

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Cristal provides an ideal backdrop for a personal creativity. Able to set a refined table while emphasizing its understated appearance or a personalized setting when paired with another pattern from the Bernardaud collections. Handmade in France.

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In a continuing effort to explore the potentialities of its signature material, Bernardaud capitalizes on its traditional expertise as it ventures into new territories and offers a collection that is relevant to all aspects of contemporary lifestyle. Soleil Levant revisits the grandeur of early 19th century French Limoges porcelain, most notably the influence of renowned porcelain painter Pierre-Louis Dagoty, that combine elegance of form, vibrant colors and the sumptuousness of design and application of gold. The distinctive flowering papyrus motif that radiates along the border of the plate pays homage to the passionate interest in Egyptian-inspired architectural design, furniture and art that began in the 18th century and heightened after the Napoleonic campaigns in the 19th century. Handmade in France.

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The Elysée service was produced by the Sèvres Manufactory in 1832, for the personal use of King Louis-Philippe at the Tuileries Palace. From the very start of his reign, Louis-Philippe preferred to entirely replace the table settings of the royal residences rather than make use of pieces inherited from his predecessors. Handmade in France.

Founded in 1737 under Louis XV, then put under the protection of the Comte d’Artois, Louis XVI’s brother in 1774 and sold during the Revolution, Ancienne Manufacture Royale de Limoges has been part of Bernardaud since 1986 and produces all its historical models in its Limoges workshops according to the strictest quality standards.

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Palmyre provides an ideal backdrop for a personal creativity, enhancing the pure white Limoges porcelain with both gold rim and fine filet. Able to set a refined table while emphasizing its understated appearance or a personalized setting when paired with another pattern from the Bernardaud collections. Handmade in France.

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Inspired by the magnificent brocade textiles found in Venice, Bernardaud created Venise. A bold service, Venise features a wide gold patterning against the pure white Limoges porcelain that never fails to delight. Handmade in France.

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Ornate scrolled border design surrounds stunningly vibrant horse paintings on Limoges porcelain from Bernardaud, handpainted with 24k gold rims. Protective feet at corners. Handmade and decorated in France. 

Measures 7⅝" w x 6¼" d x 1½" h.

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To decorate and perfume your home, this exquisite handmade Limoges porcelain tumbler in the Sauvage Gold motif comes with a heavenly scented candle. Handmade in France.

Measures 3½" h. Holds 6¾ ounces. Burn time: up to 60 hours.

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Measures 3½" h. Holds 6¾ ounces. Burn time: up to 60 hours.

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Handmade in France.

Measures 3½" h. Holds 6¾ ounces. Burn time: up to 60 hours.

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Handmade in France.

Measures 3½" h. Holds 6¾ ounces. Burn time: up to 60 hours.

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In Asian legends, the Golden Carp was the bringer of love, serenity, strength and perseverance. It alone could swim upriver against the current and thus show the way. Handmade in France.

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Powder-pink and black bands are used to set off a pretty cactus flower. This floral representation, a subtle watercolor collage, offers a new take on vintage botanical plates. Handmade in France.

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Different geometric motifs create a playful but refined graphic pattern for a contemporary take on Limoges porcelain. The relief in platinum plays with the light and gives the design its elegance. Handmade in France.

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During Zemer Peled's residency at the Manufacture Bernardaud, she spent time observing and understanding the complexity of creating a single piece of Limoges porcelain. The result is In Bloom, using quick, precise gestures and perfect control of brush pressure to achieve an evocative table service where you feel every gesture and texture. Handcrafted of fine Limoges porcelain made in France.

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Created in 1793, Jardin du Roi was inspired by the illustrations found in The Natural History of Birds) by Georges Louis Leclerc de Buffon. The black border design of the Cachepot stands out strikingly from the yellow rim that shows to advantage these creatures from around the world.

Measures 4½" w square x 6" h.

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This bold and stunning design was inspired by the wondrous brocade textile patterns of Venice. The Bernardaud collection features a wide gold band of pattern on these handmade pieces.

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Measures 3½" h. Holds 6¾ ounces. Burn time: up to 60 hours.

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Sauvage is a testament to a distinctive technical prowess: Bernardaud successfully reproduced on a table service the texture of reptilian skin and cordovan (embossed) leather. The hexagonal motif is realized in pearly grey and highlighted by a fine silver band.

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A reference to design trends from the 1970’s, the geometric motif of the Athena Collection creates a dimensional and graphic appearance. Brilliant platinum accents highlight the understated, neoclassical frieze, while emphasizing the beautiful modernity of the collection. Athena expresses a strong personality full of elegance and allure. A wide variety of accessories may easily compliment the design to create a masculine, feminine, classical or contemporary table setting. Handcrafted of fine Limoges porcelain in France.

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To decorate and perfume your home, this exquisite handmade Limoges porcelain tumbler in the Sauvage motif comes with a heavenly scented candle. Handmade in France.

Measures 3½" h. Holds 6¾ ounces. Burn time: up to 60 hours.

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On May 5, 1829 the German prince Guillaume II of Hesse secretly bought himself a service for 60 persons. The original set was the largest set ever made by the Royal Manufactory and required more than two years of dedicated work. Inspired by the drawings and the work of the painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté, Botanique flowers are rendered with a stunning realism and beauty. The name of each flower is engraved on the back of each plate. For this exceptional service, the Ancienne Manufacture Royale selected the most beautiful pieces of the original set displayed in the museum at the Fasanerie castle, located near Fulda, Germany. Handcrafted of Limoges porcelain in France.

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An incrustation service comprised of fine white Limoges porcelain with two distinct and finely carved, swirling decorative motifs: small gold chains or intertwined rushes. Handmade in France.

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A fabulous incrustation service, Or d'Azur is an eye-catching dinnerware that features sumptuous lashings of gold inspired by the fabulous Azur coast. Handcrafted of Limoges porcelain, each piece goes through a multi-step process to produce the stunning quality and depths of gold. First, a protective varnish decal is applied before the porcelain is dipped into a bath of hydrofluoric acid that eats away the exposed areas to engrave the motif. The piece is then rinsed and decorated with either two consecutive layers of gold (brilliant followed by matte) or bright platinum, which requires two firings. This ensures the richness and durability of the design. Truly, a work of art. Handmade in France.

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Le Gobelet du Roy was ordered by Louis XVI in 1783 from the Manufacture de Sèvres to serve his officers at Versailles, decorated with friezes of myrtle leaves and wild cornflowers entwined with a crimson ribbon. In the center of each plate, a wreath of cornflowers encloses a rose painted to look natural and positioned differently on each Limoges porcelain plate. Handmade in France.

Founded in 1737 under Louis XV, then put under the protection of the Comte d’Artois, Louis XVI’s brother in 1774 and sold during the Revolution, Ancienne Manufacture Royale de Limoges has been part of Bernardaud since 1986 and produces all its historical models in its Limoges workshops according to the strictest quality standards.

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A fabulous incrustation service, Follies is an eye-catching dinnerware that features sumptuous lashings of gold. Handcrafted of Limoges porcelain, each piece goes through a multi-step process to produce the stunning quality and depths of gold. First, a protective varnish decal is applied before the porcelain is dipped into a bath of hydrofluoric acid that eats away the exposed areas to engrave the motif. The piece is then rinsed and decorated with either two consecutive layers of gold (brilliant followed by matte) or bright platinum, which requires two firings. This ensures the richness and durability of the design. Truly, a work of art. Handmade in France.

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The fan delicately portrays and abundantly rich, ancient fan pattern that creates the illusion of relief on embroidered silk or unfurled wallpaper. The effect of this astonishing trompe-l'oeil is heightened by the use of gold tone on a background alternating violet and purple hues. Each handcrafted piece of Limoges porcelain is decorated by hand in a stunning display of craftsmanship. Handmade in France.

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Ordered by Louis XVI in 1783, Le Gobelet du Roy is decorated with friezes of myrtle leaves and wild cornflowers entwined with a crimson ribbon. 

Measures 7" diameter x 8" h.

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Glossy against a matte ground, these stylized, ultramarine flowers of Art Deco inspiration will give your table character. This decoration was produced using incrustation, an acid engraving technique developed in the 19th century. Long and complex to carry out, it requires many craft skills that Bernardaud aims to perpetuate to elevate the fine Limoges porcelain. Handmade in France.

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Delivered to King Louis XV in 1757, Louis XV was used as everyday table settings for Fontainebleau. The delicacy of its scalloped shape is decorated by a fine gold band and a garland of roses in a unique color known as “cameoed carmine” and punctuated by gilded, Louis XV-style scrolls. The four deep fuchsia and gold monograms arranged in a star pattern at the center of the pieces emphasize the regal nature of this Limoges porcelain service. Handmade in France.

Founded in 1737 under Louis XV, then put under the protection of the Comte d’Artois, Louis XVI’s brother in 1774 and sold during the Revolution, Ancienne Manufacture Royale de Limoges has been part of Bernardaud since 1986 and produces all its historical models in its Limoges workshops according to the strictest quality standards.

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Boulle pays tribute to André-Charles Boulle, a 17th-century master of marquetry who used precious woods in conjunction with copper, tin, shell and other precious materials. On a silver grey background is a motif emblematic of the period, composed of arabesques, which evokes the beauty of amaranth, the depth of elm and the subtlety of fruit wood. Handmade in France.

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The fan delicately portrays and abundantly rich, ancient fan pattern that creates the illusion of relief on embroidered silk or unfurled wallpaper. The effect of this astonishing trompe-l'oeil is heightened by the use of platinum tone on a background alternating light and dark blue hues. Handmade in France.

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The Héloïse model exemplifies a type of French dinner service bearing accurate botanical representations that was produced in the 19th century by major porcelain houses. For this model, Bernardaud chose to set delicate, natural-looking daisies in subtle hues on a field of satiny gold, for a floral look that is at once vibrant and timeless. Handcrafted of fine Limoges porcelain in France.

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This flamboyant design from the 19th century is presented in platinum over pure white Limoges porcelain and conveys total refinement and elegance to the table. Handmade in France.

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Lush tropical views are handpainted onto handmade porcelain from France. Let Bernardaud transport you with captivating pieces of paradise, rimmed with 24k gold.

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Designed by Jean-Jacques Lagrenée, artistic director of the Sèvres Manufactory, this Limoges porcelain service is composed of daring shapes, decoration and colors for the period. A hunting enthusiast, Louis XVI acquired the Rambouillet estate in 1783. To make the estate more attractive to Marie-Antoinette, the King had a charming dairy farm built. Produced by the Sèvres Manufactory two years before the French Revolution in 1789, the collection illustrates the refinement of French luxury before the fall of the Ancien Regime. Handmade in France.

Founded in 1737 under Louis XV, then put under the protection of the Comte d’Artois, Louis XVI’s brother in 1774 and sold during the Revolution, Ancienne Manufacture Royale de Limoges has been part of Bernardaud since 1986 and produces all its historical models in its Limoges workshops according to the strictest quality standards.

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The Palace collection combines sophisticated design with its interlacing rosettes and frieze scrolls, all in a delicate gradation of gray pearl up to bright platinum. Handmade in France.

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Favorita is a collection inspired by silk panels painted by hand and stretched onto the walls of the Palazzina Cinese located in the Parco della Favorita in Palermo, Sicily. The spirit of the palace is found on the Favorita collection plates whose designs poetically depict diverse varieties of flowers and butterflies.

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Algae, starfish and pebbles in several colors adorn the pieces of this service, which will give your table a bright, summery look all year round. Perfect for a house by the sea. Handmade in France.

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A fabulous incrustation service, Splendid is a truly impressive dinnerware that features generous gold incrustation. Handcrafted of Limoges porcelain, each piece goes through a multi-step process to produce the stunning quality and depths of gold. First, a protective varnish decal is applied before the porcelain is dipped into a bath of hydrofluoric acid that eats away the exposed areas to engrave the motif. The piece is then rinsed and decorated with either two consecutive layers of gold (brilliant followed by matte) or bright platinum, which requires two firings. This ensures the richness and durability of the design. Truly, a work of art. Handmade in France.

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Measures 3½" h. Holds 6¾ ounces. Burn time: up to 60 hours.

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Inspired by the motifs of a wood-paneled ceiling at Fontainebleau, a chateau belonging to the French crown, Bernardaud created the Aux Rois dinner service in the style of King Louis-Philippe. The entire history of French art and architecture may be found in this magnificent dinner service. Handmade in France.

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