The Marni x Serax collaboration brings the Italian fashion house's artistic vision to the dining table. This guide covers the patterns, the pieces in the range and practical ideas for mixing them so your table looks collected rather than matched.
The story behind the collection
Serax and Marni launched a 120-piece porcelain tableware set celebrating Marni's artistic vision. Marni's Creative Director, Francesco Risso, designed the flower motif, which was inspired by nature.
The pattern is applied to fine bone china using decals, and the pieces are then glazed to make them more wear-resistant. The shapes of the plates, bowls, cups, saucers and teapots are slightly asymmetrical, a deliberate feature of the hand-finished porcelain rather than a flaw. It gives the whole range a relaxed, artisanal feel.
The patterns
Each pattern takes Risso's flower motif in a different direction, which is what makes the collection so good for mixing.
- Camelia Aubergine – named for its aubergine colouring, the richest-sounding of the three. See the Camelia Aubergine tableware.
- Blossom Milk – a milky take on the flower motif that makes an easy base for the others. See the Blossom Milk tableware.
- Fiore Rosa – a rosa (pink) version of the floral design. See the Fiore Rosa tableware.
Because all three share the same floral language and the same gently irregular shapes, they sit together naturally even though the colours differ.
The pieces
The porcelain range covers dinnerware and a coffee set, from plates to cups and saucers. A breakfast plate is a versatile size for toast, cake or a starter, and a good first piece if you are building a set slowly.
For tea and coffee, the Blossom Milk Tea Cup with Saucer is a pretty way to start your morning and sits happily next to plates in the other patterns.
The collection, called Midnight Flowers, was Marni's first tableware collection, and it also includes five glasses: a water glass on a small base, a champagne coupe and flute, and wine glasses. Each features a laser-engraved flower motif, a labour-intensive process repeated three times. Browse the Marni x Serax glassware to see the shapes.
How to mix them on the table
The fun of this range is that you do not need a full matching set. Some ideas:
- Layer patterns: stack a Blossom Milk breakfast plate on a larger plate in Camelia Aubergine or Fiore Rosa for contrast.
- Give each guest a different pattern: at a small dinner, alternate patterns around the table for a relaxed, collected look.
- Keep one element constant: if the plates vary, use the same glasses and cutlery at every setting so the table still feels considered.
- Use plain linen: a solid tablecloth or napkins in a colour pulled from one pattern lets the florals take centre stage.
- Add flowers sparingly: a small jug of fresh stems echoes the motif without competing with it.
Building a collection over time
There is no need to buy everything at once. Start with a couple of breakfast plates or a cup and saucer, then add pieces in a second pattern later. Because the patterns are designed to work together, each new piece adds to the table rather than clashing with it.
Explore the full Marni range or browse our wider kitchen and tableware collection for pieces to set alongside it. If you would like help putting together a table, visit our shop in Somerset or contact the team for advice.
