Mikasa Serenade Classic Swirl Covered Sugar Bowl

The crystalline blue of the Bormioli Rocco's Nettuno Blue collection of drinking glasses recalls tranquil waters of Tyrrhenian Sea, on which the ancient town of Nettuno (Neptune in Italian) is located. The silhouette and the lines of the highball glasses (shown left) are definitely Italian in design and lend an air of casual sophistication.

Sleek in black glass with fluid edge, this Cera snack plate from Villeroy & Boch lends easy sophistication to modern settings. A stylish standalone piece that complements patterns and whiteware, too.

A charming rendering of the Italian countryside. Part of Spode's Blue Italian collection, vivid hues on creamy earthenware radiate old-world charm.

Pretty and polished, this Organics oval tray from Lenox's collection of serveware and serving dishes combines a natural shape in bright aluminum with a delicately beaded edge.