Laying The Table

Seasonal Essentials

Laying the holiday table is its own kind of dance. One piece after another until—hey presto—the scene is set. Plates, candles, ribbons, crackers. Each time, a variation on a theme, never quite the same twice. The stage for celebration, ready to be played out. Treat it with intention and a touch of mischief, and those gathered around will bring it to life.

PORTA was built in that same spirit — for celebrations, but also for the everyday rhythm of life. For the pleasure of beauty and the presence of people. For gathering in all its forms — big, small, quiet, chaotic.

Everything we make and choose begins there: the belief that how we look after each other, and ourselves, matters. PORTA is shaped by friendship — ours, our mothers’, yours — and by the many connections that make a life feel lived together.

History is full of tables that dazzled—banquets at Versailles, courses paraded in like scenes from an opera. Later, Dalí took it to surreal heights, inviting guests to dine among live swans and molten gold. The holidays don’t demand such excess, but they do call for a little theatre. So have fun, be bold, and celebrate creatively this season.


Build Your Holiday Table
A cream-colored Four Spouted Tulipere with a wide body, ideal for creative flower arranging, is shown against a plain white background. The Four Spouted Tulipere is a beige ceramic vase featuring a narrow base, fluted top, and four protruding spouts, echoing modern tulipiere design, displayed against a plain white background.
Ali Hewson

Four Spouted Tulipere (Off-White)

$320
Six folded beige Nico Napkins with brown contrast stitching, arranged in two overlapping stacks on a white background—perfect modern table linens for any setting. A table set with a decorative plate, cutlery on Nico Napkin, Set of 6, two wine glasses, and a basket of sliced bread arranged on a beige tablecloth.

Nico Napkin, Set of 6 (Espresso)

$118
A rectangular table with the Nico Tablecloth, a plain white linen cover, draped so that one corner hangs lower than the others. The Nico Tablecloth, hand-stitched linen, drapes a dining table set with plates and glasses, surrounded by wooden chairs with woven backs on a light wood floor, creating elegant table decor.

Nico Tablecloth (Espresso)

$180
The Sophia Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker, both silver-plated and cylindrical with vertical ridges, exemplify Italian craftsmanship as they sit side by side on a plain white background. The Sophia Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker rest on a folded white cloth with blue stitching atop a tiled kitchen counter—a subtle nod to Italian craftsmanship.

Sophia Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker (Silver)

$348
An oval wire basket with a shallow, open design is shown against a plain white background. An Oval wire basket with a circular base and evenly spaced metal spokes forming the sides, photographed on a plain white background.
Alessi

Oval Bread Basket (Stainless Steel)

$220
The Venezia Water Glass set of 6 features elegant, handblown clear glasses with short stems, displayed side by side on a plain white background—perfect glassware for any setting.
Ichendorf Milano

Venezia Water Glass, Set of 6 (Clear)

$238
The Venezia Wine Glass, Set of 6 features elegant short-stemmed wine glasses displayed side by side on a plain white background, highlighting their clear and refined design. Outdoors near a building with windows, someone wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat and dark clothing holds an elegant glass of white wine from the Venezia Wine Glass, Set of 6.
Ichendorf Milano

Venezia Wine Glass, Set of 6 (Clear)

$238
The Arco Small Plate, Set of 4, features white ceramic plates with a green decorative border, shown on a plain white background. Set of 4 Arco Small Plates, crafted from white ceramic with a thin green decorative rim in a traditional Portuguese design, photographed on a plain white background.

Arco Small Plate, Set of 4 (White & Green)

$248
The Arco Dinner Plate, Set of 4, features handmade white ceramic plates with decorative green and blue patterned borders, showcasing a beautiful traditional Portuguese design, shown from above on a plain white background. A stack of Arco Dinner Plate, Set of 4, and a bowl rest on a counter beside a cutting board holding tomatoes, a lemon wedge, eggs, a knife, and salt and pepper shakers.

Arco Dinner Plate, Set of 4 (White & Green)

$288
The Bistrot 5 Piece Cutlery Set features silver utensils with brown, marbled buffalo handles and includes a tablespoon, dinner fork, dinner knife, salad fork, and teaspoon arranged side by side.
Sabre

Bistrot 5 Piece Cutlery Set (Buffalo)

$125
The Wheel Thrown Vase is a tall, off-white vase with a narrow neck and rounded shoulders, inspired by Delftware, shown on a white background.
Ali Hewson

Wheel Thrown Vase (Off-White)

$86
Nell Butter Dish. Silver-plated butter dish featuring a domed lid, elegantly designed for serving and preserving butter. A round pat of butter rests on the Nell Butter Dish with a lid, set on a metal stovetop beside a green pot.

Nell Butter Dish (Pewter)

$126
Two Venezia Champagne Flutes with elegant stems, placed side by side on a plain white background.
Ichendorf Milano

Venezia Champagne Flute, Set of 6 (Clear)

$238
The Nico Cocktail Napkin, Set of 4, features white square napkins hand-finished with brown decorative edge stitching, showcasing the artisanal quality of Portuguese linens. A glass of water with lemon rests on coasters atop books behind a white sofa, near a person's hand and a set of Nico Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4, featuring hand-finished details and subtle contrast stitching.

Nico Cocktail Napkin, Set of 4 (Espresso)

$68
The Catalina Serving Bowl is a round ceramic piece from Portugal, featuring brown floral rim patterns and hand-painted flowers and leaves at the center on a white background. The Catalina Serving Bowl sits on the tiled kitchen counter beside a stack of plates, with tomatoes and green onions arranged nearby and sunlight streaming in through the window.

Catalina Serving Bowl (Espresso)

$98
The Catalina Small Plate, Set of 4, features round ceramic plates with hand-painted espresso brown floral and bird designs on the rim and center, highlighting traditional craftsmanship against a plain white background. A round layered crepe cake with a slice removed sits atop a Catalina Small Plate from the set of 4, displayed on a wooden surface.

Catalina Small Plate, Set of 4 (Espresso)

$248
The Catalina Dinner Plate, Set of 4, features a white base with an espresso floral pattern of two stylized central flowers and a leaf border, expertly crafted by a handmade ceramicist. A side view of the Catalina Dinner Plate, Set of 4—handmade ceramic plates featuring brown leaf details and espresso floral rim patterns—displayed against a white background.

Catalina Dinner Plate, Set of 4 (Espresso)

$288
A rectangular table draped with the Striped Tablecloth, featuring festive red stripes, set against a plain white background. A neatly folded Striped Tablecloth by Summerill & Bishop, displaying vertical red and white stripes on a plain white background.
Summerill & Bishop

Striped Tablecloth (Red)

$525
A set of six Striped Napkins, featuring bold white and red stripes, are arranged in two rows on a white background. A slice of cheese with a knife on painterly table linens, featuring the Striped Napkins, Set of 6, beside stacked plates and a paper bag on a wooden counter.
Summerill & Bishop

Striped Napkins, Set of 6 (Red)

$262
The Round Wire Basket is a silver, round Alessi basket with an open wire design and solid base, ideal for use as a stylish fruit or bread basket, shown against a plain white background. The Round Wire Basket features a solid flat base and evenly spaced vertical metal bars around the sides, forming a circular shape when viewed from above.
Alessi

Round Bread Basket (Stainless Steel)

$165
The Bistrot Serving Set features a metal spoon and fork with brown, wood-patterned handles and three rivets, side by side on a white background for a Parisian bistro look.
Sabre

Bistrot Serving Set (Buffalo)

$80
The Bistrot Serving Set features a stainless steel spoon and fork with light brown, floral-patterned handles, evoking French flair. They are displayed side by side on a white background.
Sabre

Bistrot Serving Set (Horn)

$90
Julius Serving Bowl by Enza Fasano. White ceramic bowl with green stripes border motif. The Julius Serving Platter is a shallow, round ceramic plate with a white base and bold black vertical stripes around the rim, set against a plain white background.
Enza Fasano

Julius Serving Platter (Green)

$188
The Carlotta Vase features Bohemian artistry with a decorative pattern, mouth-blown form, and wide opening, beautifully displayed against a plain white background.

Carlotta Vase (Clear)

$118
The Carlotta Vase features clear glass with a flared rim and decorative raised patterns, highlighting Bohemian artistry against a plain white background. The Carlotta Vase, mouth-blown and filled with yellow flowers and greenery, rests on a blue-and-white striped tablecloth next to patterned ceramic dishes, reflecting the charm of Bohemian artistry.

Carlotta Vase (Clear)

$198
The Carlotta Vase is a translucent, mouth-blown piece with a pale green tint and raised vertical patterns along its sides, displayed against a plain white background.

Carlotta Vase (Green)

$118
The Carlotta Vase is a mouth-blown, translucent olive-green vase featuring a flared rim and vertical teardrop accents, highlighting Bohemian artistry against a plain white background.

Carlotta Vase (Green)

$198
The Elsa Candleholder is a clear, hand-blown glass piece with a ribbed surface and round, tiered stem, expertly crafted by artisans and displayed against a plain white background. A table set with patterned plates, bowls, cutlery on a napkin, hand-blown glassware, the Elsa Candleholder, and vases with white flowers atop a floral tablecloth.

Elsa Candleholder (Clear)

$60
The Elsa Candleholder is a clear glass candlestick holder with a ribbed design, round base, and bulbous midsection, shown against a plain white background—ideal for elegant home decor. A white taper candle stands upright in the Elsa Candleholder, its clear glass adding an elegant touch to home decor against a plain white background.

Elsa Candleholder (Clear)

$56
The Inez Tablecloth, made of raw linen with green hand-embroidered swirl and leaf patterns, is draped over a rectangular table against a white background. The Inez Tablecloth, crafted from Portuguese linen, is beige with green embroidered floral and leaf designs and finished with elegant scalloped edges.

Inez Tablecloth (Linen & Olive Green)

$865
Inez Napkin. Two stacks of three napkins in tan cotton with white cotton stitched decorative details. Inez Napkin, single folded napkin in tan cotton with white cotton stitching.

Inez Napkin, Set of 6 (Linen & White)

$178
A set of six Elodie Water Glasses, made from transparent yellow-green recycled glass, are displayed side by side against a plain white background. A set of six Elodie Water Glasses, each crafted in the Moroccan style with transparent olive green glass and a slightly irregular surface, is displayed upright on a white background.

Elodie Water Glass, Set of 6 (Olive)

$128
A set of six Elodie Stemmed Wine Glasses, featuring green-tinted bowls, thick stems, and round bases, is arranged side by side on a plain white background. Several empty and partially filled Elodie Stemmed Wine Glasses (set of 6) are lined up on a windowsill above a kitchen sink with a silver faucet, sunlight streaming through a light-colored curtain.

Elodie Stemmed Wine Glass, Set of 6 (Light Olive)

$218
The Bistrot 5 Piece Cutlery Set features beige horn-handle flatware arranged in Parisian bistro style: a dinner fork, salad fork, dinner knife, tablespoon, and teaspoon. The Bistrot 5 Piece Cutlery Set features two forks resting on a folded napkin, with patterned plates and an egg cup on a green tablecloth for a Parisian bistro-inspired look.
Sabre

Bistrot 5 Piece Cutlery Set (Horn)

$125
Birds Eye Maple Serving Board. Rounded edge extra large rectangular wooden board with circular hole at top centre. Nested maple chopping boards in three different sizes, overhead view.

Birds Eye Maple Serving Board (Extra Large)

$330
Loretta Candelabra. Green glazed ceramic candle holder with sculptural shape and slots for three candles. Loretta Candelabra. Green glazed ceramic candle holder with three white taper candles.

Loretta Candelabra (Green)

$168
Maria Candleholder. Green glazed ceramic candlestick. Maria Candleholder. Green glazed ceramic candlestick with white taper candle.

Maria Candleholder (Green)

$78
Angelita Candleholder. Single pillar holder in layered green glazed ceramic. Angelita Candleholder. Single pillar holder in layered green glazed ceramic with white taper candle.

Angelita Candleholder (Green)

$44
Balea Candle Holder. Green glazed round ceramic candleholder dish with small handle. Balea Candle Holder. Green glazed ceramic candleholder dish with small handle and white taper candle.

Balea Candle Holder (Green)

$32
The Tapered Candles, Set of 2, features ivory candles tied with a burgundy ribbon against a white background, combining elegance with an impressive burn time of up to 12 hours each.

Tapered Candles, Set of 2 (Ivory)

$16
Alba Vase. Transparent bright yellow handblown glass vase with tall, elongated pitcher shape. Alba Vase. Transparent bright yellow handblown glass vase with tall, elongated pitcher shape. Side angled view.

Alba Vase (Topaz)

$198
The Camilla Vase is a unique amber glass piece with two ornate handles, a flared rim, and a scalloped base, hand blown and displayed against a plain white background. The Camilla Vase is a unique yellow hand-blown glass vase featuring two decorative handles and a flared rim, shown against a plain white background.

Camilla Vase (Topaz)

$218
The Akila Candleholder is a round vase with a glossy marbled orange and white finish, inspired by handcrafted Egyptian Alabaster, shown against a plain white background. A lit fireplace with a black mesh screen stands beside two glowing, striped orange Akila Candleholders, handcrafted from Egyptian alabaster and resting on a stone hearth.

Akila Candleholder (15cm)

$84
The Akila Candleholder is handcrafted from round, orange onyx with white and light orange natural striations, reminiscent of Egyptian Alabaster from Luxor, shown against a plain white background. The Akila Candleholder is a round, orange onyx piece with natural white banding, handcrafted to evoke the elegance of Egyptian Alabaster, and shown on a plain white background.

Akila Candleholder (8cm)

$44
Palio Round Serving Platter. Large white glazed ceramic plate with red and blue accents and panther motif.  Palio Round Serving Platter. Large white glazed ceramic plate with red and blue accents, side view. 

Palio Round Serving Platter, The Panther (Ceramic)

$398
Palio Round Serving Platter. Large white glazed ceramic plate with blue and red accents and porcupine motif.  Palio Round Serving Platter. Large white glazed ceramic plate with blue and red accents and porcupine motif, side view.

Palio Round Serving Platter, The Crested Porcupine (Ceramic)

$398
The Luca Small Plate, Set of 4, features round ceramic plates hand-painted with a geometric blue and red pattern around the rim on a white background, inspired by classic PORTA-designed plates. A croissant on a Luca Small Plate, a knife, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee sit atop a green tablecloth.

Luca Small Plate, Set of 4 (Starburst)

$272
The Palio Serving Bowl, The Giraffe features a white ceramic interior and a vibrant red-and-white geometric triangular rim, inspired by the lively Siena Palio, shown against a plain white background. Palio Serving Bowl. Large white glazed ceramic bowl with red accents and giraffe motif. 

Palio Serving Bowl, The Giraffe (Ceramic)

$398
The Palio Serving Bowl, The She Wolf, is a glazed ceramic bowl with a black and white flame-like pattern outlined in yellow, inspired by the Lupa contrada of the Palio di Siena and set against a plain white background. Palio Serving Bowl. Large white glazed ceramic bowl with black and orange accents and wolf motif. 

Palio Serving Bowl, The She Wolf (Black & White)

$398
Riga Napkin. Two sets of three natural linen napkins with rust stitched stripe detail. Outdoor tablescape with Riga Napkin, Palio plate and snacks.

Riga Napkin, Set of 6 (Rust)

$148