Put one generous bowl of beautiful food in the middle of the table.
Watch what happens.
People reach.
They pass.
They take seconds.
They gather.
Yesterday, we talked about the hands behind every CALAISIO weave.
Today, look at what those skilled hands create.
Natural wild vine is guided, turned and woven around the
CALAISIO White Stoneware Serving Bowl, creating texture
and presence around the clean simplicity of white stoneware.
And nature gives every weave its color.
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Look closely at two CALAISIO baskets side by side.
They may not be exactly alike.
They aren’t supposed to be.
Every CALAISIO wild-vine basket is woven by hand,
not pressed into a mold and not produced by a machine.
As the vine moves through an artisan’s hands, differences in pressure,
tension and weaving rhythm naturally influence the finished form.
One basket may appear slightly rounder.
Another may have a subtly different curve or contour.
These variations are not
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Salad tonight.
Pasta tomorrow.
Something beautiful in the middle of the table when friends come over.
And before we know it?
Thanksgiving. Holiday dinners. Houseguests. Repeat.
This is the season when a good serving bowl earns its place at the table.
The CALAISIO White Stoneware Serving Bowl with Handwoven Basket
pairs crisp white stoneware with the warmth and texture of our
signature wild vine.
At 2½-quart capacity, it is generous enough for sharing without
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There is something especially inviting about a baked dish
arriving at the table still warm from the oven.
The CALAISIO Handwoven Basket with 3 Qt Pyrex Baker
makes that moment as beautiful as it is practical.
Bake a casserole, lasagna, baked pasta or seasonal favorite
in the glass baker, then nest it inside CALAISIO’s
naturally heat-resistant handwoven wild vine basket for serving.
Instead of a bare baking dish at the center of the table,
the basket
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Fall brings us back to the dishes that come bubbling from the oven
and go straight to the center of the table.
But it is the CALAISIO basket that changes how they arrive.
The CALAISIO Handwoven Basket with 3 Qt Pyrex Baker surrounds
a familiar glass baker with the warmth and natural texture of handwoven wild vine,
transforming a practical baking dish into a serving piece made for gathering.
OVEN - Bake the casserole, pasta, vegetables or seasonal
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Some gifts are useful. Others are beautiful. The best ones manage both.
The CALAISIO White Stoneware Serving Bowl with Handwoven Basket
is an easy choice for someone who loves to cook, entertain,
decorate or simply set a thoughtful table.
The white stoneware bowl handles salads, vegetables, pasta and shared dishes,
while the handcrafted woven basket adds natural texture and gives the piece
enough presence to live beautifully on the table between
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A permanent bloom to welcome the season. Hand-cast, hand-enameled, and finished with glittering European crystals—crafted to bring warmth to your home.
It's SPODE WOODLAND SEASON!
Introduced in the US in the 1990's, Woodland's designs are rooted in the traditions of hunting for game and its elaborate presentation on the table. Central to the charm of the pattern are the striking studies of different animals framed by the British Flowers border which dates back to 1831.
Time to set the table with turkeys for thanksgiving and/or your favorite animals! With so many new introductions this year, why not find a gift
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A beautiful new serving piece has arrived just as tables begin turning toward fall.
The CALAISIO Round White Stoneware Serving Bowl with Handwoven Basket
pairs a generous white serving bowl with CALAISIO’s distinctive
natural woven texture for a piece designed to move easily from everyday meals to gatherings.
At 10.75" diameter × 3.75" high, with a 2½-quart / 80-ounce capacity,
it offers plenty of room for salads, vegetables, pasta, fruit, side dishes
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Our new Portofino Vases combine modern simplicity with effortless charm, featuring an organic shape accented by a delicate gold edge. Perfect for displaying seasonal blooms or adding a thoughtful finishing touch to your home.
Beautiful on the table, stunning on the shelf, timeless everywhere.