Bernardaud, Jardin du Roi, Dinner plate, olive thrush

The Jardin du Roi dinnerware collection by Bernardaud brings the elegance of historical naturalism to your table. Showcasing a vibrant array of exotic birds rendered in intricate detail, the fine Limoges porcelain is further adorned with delicate floral motifs and leafy branches. Influenced by Buffon’s L’Histoire naturelle des oiseaux and the imaginative legacy of the curiosity cabinet, Bernardaud’s exquisite décor transports guests to the wondrous “rooms of marvels” of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. These precursors to modern museums displayed a variety of rare and exotic objects, including the captivating birds now celebrated in the Jardin du Roi collection.