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You think crockery is boring? "Plaite" proves the opposite
by Pia Seidel
Jewellery for the table – Natalia Criado takes tableware to a new level
18/7/2025
Translation: machine translated
Pictures: Pia Seidel
Why should jewellery be reserved only for you? Natalia Criado also gives spoons, cocktail glasses and espresso cups sparkling accessories. The dining table loves it.
A table is not only a place to eat, but also a venue for encounters and enjoyable moments. Every detail, from the glass to the napkin, tells its own story.
This is exactly where Natalia Criado comes in: The designer from Colombia behind «Joyas en Casa» – jewels in the house – combines art, craftsmanship and culture. Her industrial design training in Milan shaped her style, which combines the culture of the pre-Columbian era with Italian craftsmanship. The result: minimalist, geometric shapes enhanced by subtle details such as spherical green quartz or pink natural stone. Their objects are functional and at the same time an expression of tradition and innovation.
The «Celebration Glass»
A prime example of Criado's signature is the «Celebration Glass», which she designed in collaboration with the fashion brand Taller Marmo for the Salone del Mobile 2025. This margarita glass is not only a drinking vessel, but also a blockbuster that runs on your table.
Made of silver-plated brass, the glass combines geometric lines with delicate details such as silver chains and lapis lazuli beads. Inspired by the fringed dresses of Taller Marmo, the chains reflect their movement and elegance.
Linked: «Duality Objects»
The «Duality Objects", including cups, bowls and teapots, are also popcorn-ready. They combine materials that have ritual and technical significance and translate them into a contemporary design language. A statement for sustainable design that brings tradition and modernity together - and is visually so exciting that you feel like you're in the cinema.
Whether teapots fused together or cups with pearlcore vibes – Criado's objects inspire you to rediscover everyday rituals and to recognize the special in the everyday. After all, why should the shine of jewellery belong only to you? When spoons sparkle and cups shimmer, the dining table becomes a stage for small festive moments.
This series is about modern tableware that's making a comeback – bold, funky and everything in between. The table becomes a stage for design and enjoyment. Crockery, cutlery, glasses? Clear statements. Today it's also about how it is presented and celebrated – setting the table becomes a ritual.
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
