L’Art de la Table: in the Heart of Genoa, Elegance Returns to the Stage at Castello Mackenzie

In the heart of Genoa, within the frescoed halls and theatrical atmosphere of Castello Mackenzie, one of the most eagerly awaited events for lovers of beauty and refined living returns on Wednesday, November 26: “L’Art de la Table”, the sale organized by Cambi Casa d’Aste that celebrates the elegance of the table and the art of hospitality.

More than an auction, L’Art de la Table is a true sensory journey into taste, tradition, and refinement. Decorative objects, porcelain, crystal, linens, silverware, and artistic glassworks come together to narrate the age-old—yet ever contemporary—art of transforming the table into a stage of style.

This year’s protagonists include the most prestigious European manufacturers: Meissen, Herend, Royal Copenhagen, Limoges, Richard Ginori, Hermès, Saint Louis, Baccarat, among many others. A curated selection that ranges from iconic dinner services for grand occasions to pieces ideal for elevating even the simplest everyday meal.

Diversity is the hallmark of this edition: each piece reveals care, tradition, and creativity, qualities that have always defined the art of conviviality. A world of details that become symbols of taste, memory, and material culture.

Among the most anticipated lots is a table entirely dedicated to English silverware from the 18th and 19th centuries, featuring an important set of plates by the renowned silversmith Paul Storr, a legendary name in British craftsmanship.

Alongside the excellence of England, a rich selection of 20th-century Italian silverware showcases the mastery of maisons such as Buccellati, Bulgari, Genazzi, Finzi, and the Florentine Brandimarte, to whom an entire table setting has been devoted in tribute to the maison’s unmistakable style.

A special homage is also reserved for the most celebrated American brand, Tiffany, with an enchanting “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” mise en place—an immediate evocation of the timeless elegance of Audrey Hepburn and her iconic New York.

“L’Art de la Table is a tribute to the beauty of everyday life,” says Cambi Casa d’Aste. “Every year we select objects that not only represent extraordinary craftsmanship, but also the history of gestures and traditions that connect us to the pleasure of sharing.”

It is precisely this intimate, shared dimension that makes the event so special for collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors alike.

In the days preceding the sale, the lots will be displayed in the magnificent rooms of Castello Mackenzie, transformed for the occasion into an immersive journey through set tables, decorative arrangements, and period-inspired atmospheres. A unique opportunity to admire the variety and quality of the pieces up close, in a setting where history meets contemporary hospitality.

With L’Art de la Table, Cambi Casa d’Aste reaffirms its role in promoting the culture of taste and the decorative arts, sustaining a continuous dialogue between tradition, collecting, and the contemporary art of living.