Some pieces you buy to fill a cupboard. Others you buy because they make you want to set the table. Roberto Cavalli Home tableware belongs firmly in the second group. It is fine bone china painted with the same wild, joyful prints that made the Roberto Cavalli name famous, and it turns an ordinary cup of coffee or a holiday dessert into a small celebration.
As the season of gatherings begins, we wanted to share the story behind the collection, the designs our customers love most, and why these pieces are the kind you will reach for again and again, long after the guests have gone home.
A Love Letter from Florence
Roberto Cavalli grew up in Florence, a city where art is part of everyday life. The grandson of a painter, he studied art in Florence before turning to fashion, and in 1970 he founded the house that would make animal prints a symbol of confidence and glamour. His leopards, zebras and snakeskins were never meant to be shy.
When the house created Roberto Cavalli Home, it carried that spirit indoors. The tableware is where it feels most personal, because a table is where people gather. Every design starts with a familiar, gently rounded shape, then lets the pattern do the talking: a gold rim here, a soft platinum shimmer there, and the RC signature on every piece.
The Designs Our Customers Fall For
Palazzo Pitti: Cavalli's Tribute to Home
If one design captures the heart of the collection, it is Palazzo Pitti. Named after the great Renaissance palace in Florence, it blends classic flowers with animal prints in a way that feels both romantic and a little daring. The Palazzo Pitti Tea or Coffee Pot is a beautiful place to start. Set it out for a slow Sunday breakfast and it instantly becomes the centerpiece of the table.
Lizard Platinum: Quiet Luxury
For homes that love a softer palette, Lizard Platinum is pure elegance. Brilliant white bone china carries an embossed reptile texture you can feel under your fingertips, finished with platinum-toned rims. The Lizard Platinum Tea or Coffee Pot sits as comfortably beside your grandmother's silver as it does in a modern white kitchen.
Lizzard Sunrise: A Table Dressed in Color
Lizzard Sunrise takes that same reptile texture and washes it in soft sunrise tones of aqua, green and grey, touched with 24k gold. It is one of the few Cavalli designs offered as a fuller table, so you can build a complete setting. The Lizzard Sunrise Dessert Plates, Set of 6 are perfect for starters, salads and that moment when the cake comes out.
Africa and Flowers: Espresso Sets Made for Sharing
Nothing ends a dinner party quite like coffee served in something beautiful. The Africa Coffee Cups & Saucers, Set of 6 bring together different animal-inspired motifs, so guests can each pick a favorite. For a lighter, garden-party feel, the Flowers Coffee Cups & Saucers, Set of 6 bring bright blooms to the table. Both arrive in a Roberto Cavalli luxury box, which makes them one of the easiest luxury gifts you will ever give.
New Monogram Gold: A Toast Worth Raising
The collection reaches beyond china, too. The New Monogram Gold Champagne Goblets, Set of 2 pair clear glass with the gold RC logo. They are made for anniversaries, engagements and New Year's Eve, and they look just as lovely holding a Tuesday-night sparkling water.
The Tiger High Vase: Beyond the Table
Cavalli's most famous print also lives on the console. At 14 inches tall, the Tiger High Vase holds tall stems beautifully, or stands alone as a sculpture in an entryway. It is a simple way to carry the look from the dining room into the rest of your home.
Your Questions, Answered
Can Roberto Cavalli Home bone china go in the dishwasher or microwave?
We recommend hand washing every piece in warm, soapy water with a soft sponge, and never microwaving it, because the gold and platinum details are real metallic finishes. A little care keeps them shining for years.
Which Roberto Cavalli design is best for a first piece?
For a gift or a first purchase, an espresso set like Africa or Flowers is a wonderful start: it is used often and arrives beautifully boxed. If you prefer something subtle, Lizard Platinum blends with nearly any existing dinnerware.
Can I mix Roberto Cavalli pieces with my everyday dishes?
Absolutely, and we encourage it. Pair a Palazzo Pitti pot or Lizzard Sunrise plates with simple white dinnerware and let the Cavalli piece be the star. Mixing patterns that share a color, like Lizard Platinum with Lizzard Sunrise, also looks wonderfully intentional.
Is Roberto Cavalli Home tableware a good holiday gift?
It is one of our favorite gifts to recommend. The cup and saucer sets come in a Roberto Cavalli luxury box, ready for a hostess, a newly married couple or anyone who loves to entertain.
Where is the tableware made?
The designs come from the Roberto Cavalli house, founded in Florence, Italy. The bone china pieces we carry are produced in South Korea, which is known for fine porcelain craftsmanship.
Why These Pieces Are Worth It
We often say the best luxuries are the ones you actually use. A sofa or a rug is wonderful, but a coffee cup is held every single morning. Choosing one that makes you smile is a small daily gift to yourself.
Roberto Cavalli Home also lets you build slowly. Start with a single pot or a pair of goblets this season, add an espresso set for the holidays, and grow into a fuller table over time. Because the prints are the house's signature rather than a passing trend, each new piece feels at home with the last.
And the bone china itself matters. It is lighter, whiter and more delicate-looking than everyday ceramic, yet strong for its weight. The bright surface is what makes the prints so vivid and the gold so warm.
How It Transforms Your Home
Picture the morning light on a Lizard Platinum pot, steam rising from a cup of coffee. Picture friends gathered after dinner, each one picking a favorite Africa espresso cup. Picture a Tiger vase in the hallway, filled with something fresh from the market. These are the moments that make a house feel like home. Transform your home, transform your life.
Shop the Roberto Cavalli Home Collection
- Explore all Roberto Cavalli Home at MetropolitanDecor
- Palazzo Pitti Tea or Coffee Pot
- Lizard Platinum Tea or Coffee Pot
- Lizzard Sunrise Dessert Plates, Set of 6
- Africa Coffee Cups & Saucers, Set of 6
- Flowers Coffee Cups & Saucers, Set of 6
- New Monogram Gold Champagne Goblets, Set of 2
- Tiger High Vase
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