Welcome to the 192nd Tablescape Thursday!
For this Tablescape Thursday, we’ll be dining on my friend, Cornelia’s beautiful balcony in Switzerland.
The view is wonderful from here!
Cornelia, please tell us all about the china you’ve chosen for this beautiful table setting here on the balcony. Cornelia shared, “The theme is mainly based on the predominating porcelain, the Russian Lomonosov Porcelain. Lomonosov Porcelain Factory was founded in 1744 and changed its name to Imperial Porcelain Factory after the Cold War.”
“I bought my first Lomonosov Porcelain right back in 1988 when I visited for the first time the former USSR. It was still cold war at this time and very exciting to experience a totally different world. I bought it in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in a shop only for foreigners and had to pay it in US-Dollars, because they only accepted foreign currencies at this time.”
“My first porcelain is pattern cobalt net. It first appeared in 1949. The design is based on a pink net pattern that was painted on raised lines cast into the porcelain dinnerware pieces of Catherine the Great.”
“The design pattern is a combination of intersecting lines of cobalt blue with inverted tear drops of cobalt blue (made from mineral cobalt) and 22 karat gold accents.”
“The plate underneath is by Meissen (Deutsche Blume) and is hand-painted. The cutlery used is Silver made by Jezler/Switzerland. The pattern is called Orfèvre. It is hand-hammered and was created in 1930 in memory of the Swiss Physicist Auguste Piccard.”
“The plate for the main course is Royal Copenhagen, Saxon Flower. It is all hand-painted.”
“On another visit to Russia in 1994 I bought a second tea set. Unfortunately, I do not know the pattern. It is cobalt as well but no longer produced.
It was in 1993 that the Leningrad Lomonosov Porcelain Factory became privatized. My tea set was directly bought in the factory which was quite old fashioned at this time. The soup as a starter will be served in a Lomonosov cup.”
“The wine glass with the rich textured, gold rim, “Mintonborte” is by the German Manufactory, Theresienthal which was founded in 1836. The champagne glass is also German. Later on the coffee and friandises (small pastries, or sweets) will be served with Lonomosov Cobalt Net Porcelain.”
The tablecloth is linen and the napkins are vintage.
“The vase is hand-painted and made by Augarten/Austria. The roses are bought on the local market. I wanted to evoke a Russian atmosphere so I used Matryoshkas as decoration. I bought them on a trip to Leningrad in Summer 1989.”
(A closer view of the Matryoshkas nesting dolls.) “They are hand-painted and gilded with 22 carat gold. They have illustrations of a Russian fairy tale on their bodies.”
Thanks so much for having us over for this wonderful dinner, Cornelia. It was so much fun hearing a bit of the history behind the china used in this table setting.
Such a gorgeous day for dining on the balcony. Did you feel those soft breezes? I’ve featured one of Cornelia’s table settings here on the balcony once before.
You can view this wonderful setting at the link: Villeroy & Boch, Le Ballon. It features whimsical hot air balloons created from the work of the French artist, Jean Mercier.
Looking forward to all the beautiful tablescapes for this Tablescape Thursday!
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Another wonderful field trip across the Atlantic! Her dishes are just beautiful, and the view from the balcony makes them even more so. I love every little corner of this table.
This is a fabulous setting. The view.. well the view is phenomenal. I thought I recognized the pattern on first glance.. Love the cobalt pieces. So pretty. Loved hearing about the china too.. Thanks so much for hosting.. xo marlis
What an elegant table in a beautiful setting Cornelia has created for you. What a challenge for her considering your enormous talent for tablescapes!
What a goregous table. Thanks for hosting!
Oh my those are such beautiful china pieces! She has the most outstanding collections! She certainly does have a beautiful view and with that sun beeming it couldn’t be more perfect!
I don’t know what I love more the tablescape or the view. Thanks for sharing. Simply gorgeous.
I enjoyed reading the history of Cornelia’s beautiful china and crystal as much as I enjoyed the stunning table she set! I’m sure all the blue and white lovers will bw swooning over this table!
This table is pretty and the setting couldn’t be any better. I have been to St. Petersburg, Russia so these china and the dolls all look familiar, so stunning! ….Christine
Hi Susan, what a beautiful place to dine. Cornelia’s table is stunning. I loved reading the history of how she collected her pieces. It’s always a delight to travel via cyber space to Cornelia’s home. Thanks for hosting each week. I would “love” for you come for tea and stay a while, we would have a blast visiting. hugs ~lynne~
Such a beautiful setting for View AND Tablescape! The china is gorgeous. I LOVE Russian china and although I do not have any, “I have always planned to visit the country and bring some home”! I LOVE the pattern Leningrad Lomonosov… Thank you Cornelia for inviting us into your lovely home… And Thank you Susan for hosting… Have a wonderful week, Hugs, Donna
Thank you for hosting. Cornelia’s dinnerware is breathtaking… thank you for sharing it with us. Little Bit
Beautiful setting for this gorgeous table. I’ve long admired the porcelain from Russia. The deep cobalt blue is stunning. Thank you for sharing another of Cornelia’s beautiful table settings.
All of the china is beautiful, but I just could not take my eyes off the Royal Copenhagen “Saxon Flower”, which is now on my wish list! So happy to see another tablescape by Cornelia. Love that balcony – what a view!
China will always be in trend! And the view is inspiring!
So beautiful and what an amazing balcony to dine on! I linked up a diy trivet for your table, if it doesn’t fit into the theme feel free to delete. Thank you for all the hard work you put into the party each week. XO Kristin
Oh, what lovely china and in such a beautiful setting. That blue is so gorgeous. That balcony looks like a place to spend a lot of time. Thank you for hosting, Susan!
What an elegant table!
Cornelia has such a wonderful array of china, linen’s, silver and stemware. Her talents just amaze me! That is some top notch photography too! Love every cobalt and gold inch of it!!!!!!
Stunning Russian china, Susan. Cornelia has so many different patterns in china and glassware so enquiring minds want to know…where does she keep it all? Does she have it in different cabinets or a special pantry? It is extra special today, to share a table on her balcony. Thank you Cornelia and Susan for hosting.
How beautiful! I love those porcelain dishes, my favorite part was those nesting dolls. I love nesting dolls.
Oh my goodness! What a gorgeous tablescape! I don’t know what’s more beautiful – her gorgeous table setting or that AMAZING view! Wow, thanks for sharing, Cornelia and Susan!
Thanks for hosting! This is our first week linking up! Love your china…it is gorgeous!! Amber
I want to visit Cornelia!
Wow! – What a view 🙂 … love the cobalt blue! Thank for hosting. Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla
Beautiful setting for a tablescape with that stunning china from Russia. I fell in love with this china, (which I hope to get someday)when I saw a Russian historical house in an Architectural Digest magazine of Interior design, which is my fav. I totally went crazy over it! I loved this post Susan, thank you for sharing and for having me once more at your fab tt party! Hugs, FABBY
That view is magnificent…You would just want to sit out there all day….The china is magnificently exquisite…..Love Cornelia’s tablescapes…With the combination of the stunning view and the tablescape this belongs in a feature in an magazine…Gorgeous! Thanks for hosting Susan and bringing Cornelia’s beauty to us all.
Lomonosov has long been a temptation pattern for me, particularly the blue net…so far I’ve resisted. The Meissen and Royal Copenhagen plates are such treasures. Thanks to Cornelia for sharing her glorious design with us and to you for continuing to host us for Tablescape Thursday. Cherry Kay
Beautiful view and beautiful china. Thanks so much for sharing Cornelia’s tablescape, and thanks for hosting.
Hi! What a beautiful table, the blues are lovely. The air balloon dishes are sweet. Thanks for hosting.
A beautiful table, the china is gorgeous! Thanks for hosting!
Cornelia has the most beautiful china. The cobalt pieces are stunning!
Wow! Cornelia knows her way around the tablescape! This is stunning! Thank you for hosting! Kerry at HouseTalkN
What a setting! Some people just know how to do it up right. Thank you for hosting this party. So many great ideas to see and enjoy.
I lived in Europe with my husband and because of his line of work, we went to Russia several times, I have some teaware called GZHEL or GZEL, I am not sure how it is spelled, but I love it and probably should take it out more often…and I have large collection of Matryoszhka dolls too and that gives me a splendid idea. Your tablescape reminds me so much of our 2 years living in Germany and travelling throughout Europe!
Hi lovely lady. What an elegant Tablescape in a beautiful setting !! Thanks so much for hosting your lovely linky party. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family. XXOO Diane
Love always seeing her home the view is wonderful the china and linens so lovely I am ready to see her home in person what a lovely inviting home and tablescapes.
Just love her home!
Hello! Re: your post on May 3 – the 2nd pattern you bought in St. Petersburg goes by two names: Bridesmaid and Basket. It’s still widely available on e-bay etc. so I believe it is still being produced. Beautiful setting, too. 🙂
Thanks for that information, Lisa! Appreciate that so much! 🙂
Here it is for sale: http://en.ipm.ru/shop/cat/115/item/2044 It goes new for about $250 euros. I have the same. Lovely post, thank you!
Amazing tablescape. Thanks for the share.
I really love the cobalt blue dishes. Just beautiful.