Fendi's design codes on tableware
Fendi was founded in Rome in 1925 by Adele and Edoardo Fendi. It began as a leather and fur atelier and grew into a house known for playful, graphic Italian design. Its home pieces draw on the same vocabulary as its fashion, so recognising the codes helps you judge a piece.
- The FF motif, the interlocking double F associated with Karl Lagerfeld's long tenure at the house. On a plate or tray it reads as pattern rather than loud branding.
- The Pequin stripe, a bold, regular band that suits rims, platters and the sides of cups.
- A Roman sensibility: architectural lines, warm earthy tones such as tobacco, ochre and cream, and a confident use of colour.
If the recipient already loves the house through its Fendi bags and fashion, tableware lets them live with the same codes every day.
How to choose Fendi tableware as a gift
Start with how the recipient entertains rather than with the object.
- The host who sets a table. A pair of dinner or dessert plates, or a serving platter, is easy to mix with plain white porcelain they already own.
- The coffee or tea ritual. Cups and saucers or mugs are personal, daily-use pieces and work well for one person.
- The collector of objects. A tray, bowl or vide-poche can sit on a sideboard or dressing table between meals.
Match the palette to their home: the Pequin stripe in neutral tones is the most versatile, while strong colour suits a bolder interior. A pair of pieces is a thoughtful wedding or anniversary gift, and a single platter suits a housewarming or a long summer Christmas lunch. If you have a particular pattern or piece in mind, tell us and we will come back with options.
Caring for porcelain and gilded pieces
Most luxury tableware is fine porcelain, often finished with gold or platinum detailing, and that finish decides the care.
- Hand wash pieces with metallic edges in warm water with a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Abrasive sponges and dishwasher detergents can wear the gilding.
- Keep metallic pieces out of the microwave.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as moving a plate from a cold fridge into a hot oven.
- Store plates with felt or soft separators so glaze and gilding do not scratch.
Always follow the care guidance that comes with the specific piece. For a wider view of houses that make porcelain, see our luxury tableware guide or compare the Italian porcelain tradition of Ginori tableware.