Cape Cod Indigo

The truly one-of-a-kind Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Cape Cod Indigo was born from the artist’s inspiration as a tactile ode to the coastline and its gentle colors. On the fine Limoges porcelain, the lines of the bay and the shifting light at the edge of sky and water found their shape. The collection functions as a refined aesthetic metaphor for silence, spatial openness, and the airy dynamics of the marine environment, articulated through porcelain ornamentation. This line was introduced into the assortment in recent years as part of the brand’s evolving modern design series. 

Cape Cod Indigo is the result of a rare collaboration between the manufactory and artist Stéphanie Bellamy, known for her ability to convey the movement of wind and light on water. She brought her personal impression of the shoreline into the décor, effectively transforming the porcelain into a pictorial surface.

Cape Cod Indigo: A Look at the Décor and Materials

In Cape Cod Indigo, you’ll find a range of deep, saturated blue shades reminiscent of the night sky above the ocean. The juxtaposition of indigo ornamentation against the pristine white porcelain substrate generates a visually balanced impression of restrained elegance. This chromatic range enhances the structural clarity and graphic precision inherent in the artist’s composition.

Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Cape Cod Indigo collection uses a unique hand-painted trompe-l'œil style, which gives the décor a textured, dimensional look. Delicate graphic lines create a sense of movement and raised detail, and the light texture on the porcelain makes the pieces feel more alive, adding depth and a natural, organic vibe. The relief is subtle when you run your hand across it, but we love how it visually adds a soft shadow and a touch of motion.

Each piece within the Cassis line is produced exclusively through artisanal handcrafting, allowing the manufactory’s craftsmen to achieve highly refined, near-jewelry precision in every detail. The hand-rendered ornament makes each piece in the collection slightly different, and you’ll find a unique touch on every item. This level of execution necessitates not just advanced artisanal technique, but a cultivated artistic perspective. The premium Limoges porcelain is sealed with a thin glaze layer, producing a subdued sheen that emphasizes the optical behavior of light on its sculpted linear relief.

Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Cape Cod Indigo: Purpose and Use

The Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Cape Cod Indigo collection is a modern essential set that includes plates of various diameters, soup and dessert dishes, cups with saucers, and serving pieces. You can use them for anything, from everyday breakfasts to big, formal dinners, or mix them with other neutral sets when you want a fuller, more styled tablescape.

The resulting tablescape achieves a fully resolved visual composition, adaptable to intimate dining, seasonal veranda service, and high-end environments such as luxury villas, yachts, or coastal country estates. Cape Cod Indigo looks great in a relaxed-luxury setup, where it’s all about cozy elegance and good taste, not showiness. 

If your design sensibility aligns with understated, coastal-inflected aesthetics, the Robert Haviland & C. Parlon Cape Cod collection merits attention, and it’s available to order here at MDMAISON. Feel free to contact us for a consultation — we’re always excited to explore new creative projects and collaborate with private clients, designers, and studios. Leverage our innovative concepts to formulate bespoke interior solutions and high-end tablesetting compositions.