BUCCELLATI PRESENTS THE NEW TAHITI PICNIC BASKETS IN COLLABORATION WITH PATRICIA URQUIOLA

These new objects enrich the famous tableware and objects line Tahiti, conceived in the 1960s by the Maison Buccellati and characterized by the discerning crafting of silver and bamboo. This singular combination evokes the natural wonders of the Polynesian islands and remains today a symbol of elegance and sophistication.

The new Picnic Baskets expand the Tahiti Collection with a contemporary interpretation of informal conviviality, ideal for outdoor gatherings. The idea was born during Milan Design Week 2022, at Buccellati’s exhibition “Galateo, A Journey Into Conviviality”, in which Patricia Urquiola conceived an installation evoking the atmosphere of a picnic, playfully yet sophisticatedly reinterpreting the rules of table etiquette.
At the end of the exhibition, Andrea Buccellati and Patricia Urquiola have continued their collaboration by reinterpreting the classic picnic basket, using the Maison’s distinctive codes and materials as well as the designer’s modern aesthetic. “We have invited Patricia Urquiola to design a particular accessory that would enrich the elegance of our Tahiti collection with a unique freshness” states Andrea Buccellati, Creative Director of the Maison, “The decision to focus the collaboration on a picnic basket, symbol par excellence of conviviality and relaxation, turned out to be the ideal opportunity to portray moments of informal refineme”.
“I like it when projects develop organically, giving birth to new ideas and inspirations, and that is exactly what happened with Buccellati. It all started by working together on the installation during Design Week 2022, and it evolved into a project for new Picnic Baskets that expand the Tahiti collection. Tahiti is an iconic collection by Buccellati that brings the natural world to the table. From bamboo meeting silver, the idea of reinterpreting the classic picnic basket in a playful manner emerged, with nods to traditional Asian baskets” states Patricia Urquiola
The new Tahiti Picnic Baskets are crafted with the highest level of artisanal mastery typical of the Maison Buccellati. Externally, they feature an interweaving of leather in the shades of beige and brown; the internal structure is made of brass covered in a soft suede fabric. The silverware included in the set belongs to the Buccellati Tahiti collection, while the porcelain items are part of the collection created in collaboration with Ginori 1735.

The new ‘Tahiti Picnic’ collection includes:
—a picnic set for four, consisting of 4 plates, 4 fruit plates, 4 forks, 4 knives, 4 dessert forks, 4 spoons, 4 Murano collection glasses, 4 flutes, 1 bottle opener, 1 corkscrew, 1 salt and pepper set, 4 napkin holders, 4 napkins, and a thermal bag
—a picnic set for two, consisting of 2 plates, 2 fruit plates, 2 forks, 2 knives, 2 dessert forks, 2 spoons, 2 Murano collection glasses, 2 flutes, 1 bottle opener, 1 corkscrew, 1 salt and pepper set, 2 napkin holders, 2 napkins, and a thermal bag;
—a coffee picnic set, consisting of 2 cups and saucers, 2 teaspoons, 1 thermos, and 1 flask;
—a tea picnic set, consisting of 2 tea cups and saucers, 2 teaspoons, and 1 thermos;
—a Champagne picnic set, consisting of 1 cooler and 2 flutes.
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