Not far from the grand monuments of Rome are sunny side streets and cobbled corsi with charming boutiques — many of them absolute treasure troves for tableware, kitchen linens, dining centerpieces and other accessories to upgrade mealtime.
If you’re hosting a spring or summer dinner party or glammed-up cookout, a fun, cheery tablescape can make all the difference — especially one that’s Made in Italy. These boutiques in Rome are all dream sources for creating a whimsical and fuss-free party spread in refreshing color palettes. Check them out when you’re in the Eternal City, or browse their inventories from the comfort of your couch.
Furia Living
Furia Living has come a long way from its origins as a home furnishing workshop; since expanding their offerings in 2023, they’ve stocked exquisitely colorful, warm and handmade wares and objets d’art, from ceramic vases to colorful printed placemats to elegant tablecloths. Products combine classic elegance with functional lines and happy, often maximalist prints. All are handmade using both Italian and rigorously sourced international materials. Though pieces are all already full of personality, each can be further customized to reflect your own.
What to look out for: Ceramic pine cone bowl collection, handmade in Caltagirone, Sicily
Where to find it: Via della Scrofa 40 / Website
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Flake’s Design & Arredo
In buzzing Trastevere, Flake’s Design & Arredo brims with pottery, custom furniture and décor sourced from one end of Italy to the other. Behind the selection is owner Chiara Scaglia, an interior decorator and graduate of the European Institute of Design’s Rome program who founded the business in 2010, at just 21 years old, to help people bring that “Rome feeling” home. Today Scaglia serves a market of landscape architects, interior designers, set decorators, event planners and home cooks who love to host. For your kitchen table, look out for hand painted ceramics sourced from artisans from Deruta (Umbria) on down to Vietri (the Amalfi Coast).
What to look out for: The vintage ceramic plate collection emblazoned with Italian phrases and cheeky idioms like siamo alla frutta (literally, “we’re at the fruit,” but figuratively “we’re done” or “it’s all over”).
Where to find it: Via della Scala 45 / Website
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The Appuntamento
In her song “L’Appuntamento," Ornella Vanoni famously crooned, “Love, hurry up, I can’t resist." You won’t be able to resist this bistro-tableware shop-flower bar in the heart of the Prati neighborhood, either. Behind the concept is Iole Pizzi, who was inspired by the song and decided to blend her passion for florals and ceramics into one glamorous pastel pink- and green-hued space. The Appuntamento stocks carefully selected homeware from brands such as the eclectic Musae Studio by Gabriella Ferrazzano, whose hand painted products are all inspired by the homes of southern Italy.
What to look out for: The Appuntamento x Musae Studio Plate Collection inspired by Ornella Vanoni’s song “La Voglia, La Pazzia”
Where to find it: Via Pompeo Magno 12c / Website
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Vio’s
Soon after painter and photographer Violante Guerrieri Gonzaga attended the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma, Vio’s — with its elaborate range of cutlery, glassware, kitchen decor, linens and more — came to life. “Vio” herself is best known around town as a consummate chef and host, regularly running intimate rooftop dinners and events for gourmands, celebrities and VIPs. She’s a talented tablescaper and this informs her store selection, the majority of which is handcrafted with flair in Italy by artisans. All items feature alluring motifs for each and every occasion and season.
What to look out for: Eden Plate Collection designed by Violante, made in ceramic from Deruta, Italy and painted by Italian artisans — all recalling the Eden Garden symphony.
Where to find it: Via degli Orsini 25 / Website
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Chez Dédé
The brainchild of husband-and-wife duo and celebrated tastemakers Daria Reina and Andrea Ferolla, Chez Dédé is a concept store meets gallery and atelier — a hybrid of Italian, French and international influences, all with an unmistakably Roman core. Well known for feeling both like a cozy home and a cabinet of curiosities, Chez Dédé stocks a chic mix of refined homewares, curious design items and books, limited-edition art, vintage gems, and high-quality fashion and accessories. Products from their own line are flanked by Italian and international brands big on personality, from Les Ottomans to La Double J. The vibe is retro, funky and rebellious all at once.
What to look out for: Chez Dédé x Vetrofuso Reina Fleurs n°3 Murano Glass Tray
Where to find it: Via di Monserrato 35 / Website
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Spazio Giallo
Founded in 2022, the color-saturated Spazio Giallo by Carolina Levi has made a splash in Rome. Levi’s multifaceted shop and consultancy curates everything from tableware to prints and antiques. Bright hues and joyful moods are the common thread in most of the merchandise, along with unexpected shapes and elegant workmanship. The space itself is also a fantastic social hub for art, design and décor addicts — keep an eye out for workshops, exhibitions and even the occasional pop-up bookshop held in this striking space.
What to look out for: Limited-edition sculptural ceramics and table sets by Italian artisans
Where to find it: Piazza de’ Ricci 126/C / Website
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