Dear gentle readers, the influence of Bridgerton has captivated the styling and entertaining habits of a new generation. Regency-era aesthetic, or ‘Regency-core’ has made headway into fashion, inspired interior design with maximalist overtones and driven a resurgence of the classic elegance of Regency-inspired table settings.
With autumn on the horizon, so too is the season for afternoon teas, dinner parties and supper clubs – the latter having seen a rise in popularity among hosts seeking intimate, curated dining experiences. Enter Wedgwood’s Renaissance collection: a range that captures the opulence and refinement of the era while bringing timeless sophistication to the modern table.
The Regency renaissance
Whether you’re a devoted fan of Bridgerton or not, its cultural reach is undeniable. The series may not be alone in its romanticisation of the Regency era, but the lavish sets and rich fabrics have quietly reshaped what we’re drawn to closer to home. A renewed appetite for velvet upholstery, ornate detailing and the kind of fanciful fine bone china that turns an ordinary table setting into something more considered. It’s a natural extension to the modern eclecticism styling we’ve been leaning toward.
Heritage meets modernity
Wedgwood’s Renaissance collection feels like it was made for this moment. With its ornate gold detailing, intricate scrollwork and heritage craftsmanship, the aesthetic is unmistakably Regency – elegant, refined and rich with the tactile qualities that define true fine bone china: its characteristic delicacy, weight and translucency. Yet unlike the ‘good’ china of generations past, kept behind locked cabinet doors and reserved for occasions that never quite came, Renaissance Gold is built for the everyday. Durable enough to use, beautiful enough to make any table feel like an event.
Available in three colourways – Renaissance Gold, Renaissance Red and Renaissance Grey – each shares the same ornate details and fine bone china delicacy but strikes a different mood. Gold brings cobalt blue and warm gilding; Red offers drama; Grey a softer, more contemporary elegance.
The good china deserves to be used
Wedgwood’s Renaissance collection is not simply a nod to the past – it’s an invitation to bring genuine craftsmanship back to the table, one occasion at a time. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party, styling an autumn afternoon tea or simply elevating a weeknight dinner, Renaissance reminds us that everyday life is worthy of the good china.
Exhibiting a signature Wedgwood blend of classic and contemporary motifs, these stirring Renaissance designs combine traditional Florentine accents and cameo patterning to create a luxury look that enhances the joy of everyday moments.
