Summer Whites: Astier de Villatte, Nautical Forms & New Arrivals for the Season
Summer Whites: Astier de Villatte and the Art of the Summer Table
Summer has a way of changing how we live with our homes.
Windows remain open a little longer. Flowers arrive from the garden in armfuls. Lunch becomes dinner, and dinner stretches into the evening. Tables are set more often, sometimes with great intention, sometimes simply because friends have appeared at the door.
Few collections capture that spirit as beautifully as Astier de Villatte.
Handcrafted in Paris and instantly recognizable for its luminous white glaze, Astier de Villatte occupies a place entirely its own. The pieces feel collected rather than manufactured, shaped by hand, rich with character, and entirely at ease whether placed on an antique Swedish table, a terrace overlooking the sea, or a candlelit dining room in the city.
At BON TON goods, summer often begins with white ceramics.
White reflects the season beautifully. It catches sunlight, highlights flowers, and provides the perfect backdrop for colorful linens, striped textiles, fresh fruit, and long afternoons gathered around the table. It is timeless, yet never formal.
Discover New Arrivals & Restocked Favorites
Throughout the season we have welcomed a number of beautiful arrivals and long-awaited restocks from Astier de Villatte.
From beloved everyday pieces to sculptural objects and decorative accents, these arrivals represent the enduring appeal of one of France's most celebrated ceramic ateliers.
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Inspired by the Sea
There is perhaps no better season for Astier's nautical forms.
Shells, sea creatures, maritime references, and whimsical treasures have long appeared throughout the world of Astier de Villatte. These objects feel perfectly suited to summer, evoking coastal markets, seaside holidays, and the enduring romance of the ocean.
Among our favorites are the extraordinary pieces created in collaboration with Serena Carone, whose imaginative interpretations of marine life bring a sense of wonder to the collection.
These are pieces that invite conversation. A shell-shaped bowl filled with summer fruit. An octopus ornament suspended in a window catching afternoon light. Objects that celebrate craftsmanship while never taking themselves too seriously.
Planning for Autumn Entertaining
While summer remains in full swing, many of our clients are already planning for the seasons ahead.
Astier de Villatte's most sought-after dinner services and tableware collections often require advance planning, particularly when assembling complete services. Pre-ordering allows collectors to secure pieces that may not be immediately available from stock and to build collections thoughtfully over time.
Whether creating a complete dining service, adding to an existing collection, or beginning a collecting journey, autumn is often the ideal moment to plan ahead.
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The Enduring Appeal of White
Perhaps that is the enduring magic of Astier de Villatte.
The pieces feel equally at home in every season. Yet during summer, surrounded by flowers, sunlight, striped linens, and gatherings that stretch late into the evening, their luminous white glaze feels particularly alive.
They remind us that the most beautiful tables are not necessarily the most formal. They are the ones that invite people to stay a little longer.
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