Hermès is not discovering the art of tableware in 2026. The House already possesses a particularly rich vocabulary in this area, encompassing porcelain, glassware, cutlery, linens, serving pieces, and decorative objects. The year nevertheless marks a significant milestone with the arrival of Natures Marines, a tableware collection that translates the House's annual theme, "The Call of the Sea," right onto the plate.
Presented in Paris in January 2026, the collection allows Hermès to affirm the coherence of its domestic universe. The table is no longer considered a mere decorative extension of fashion. It becomes an autonomous space for creation, in which design, materials, craftsmanship, and function must find a perfect balance.
Marine Natures, the new Hermès tableware collection
With Natures Marines, Hermès imagines an underwater garden teeming with algae, coral, and aquatic plants. The service comprises 34 pieces for lunch, dinner, tea, and coffee. Plates, bowls, teapots, cups, and serving pieces gradually compose a porcelain reef.
The design was entrusted to British artist Katie Scott, known for her compositions inspired by the natural sciences. For Hermès, she drew inspiration from 19th-century English botanical illustrations and marine flora observed on the Welsh coast. Nearly thirty shades were used to represent around one hundred plants, which were collected, drawn, and then assembled by the artist.
The collection therefore does not simply reproduce a seascape. It offers a graphic interpretation of life. Branches overlap, seaweed seems to undulate around the forms, and the colors range from deep blue to coral orange, with touches of green and pink.
This visual profusion, however, remains controlled. It reflects one of the House's signatures: transforming a rich design into a legible, usable, and immediately identifiable object.
Luxury porcelain crafted for use
The pieces in the collection are made in France. The designs are screen-printed before being hand-applied to the porcelain. A gold thread, also applied with a brush, highlights certain contours and evokes rays of light passing through the surface of the sea.
These finishes place Natures Marines firmly in the realm of luxury porcelain, but they also serve as a reminder that the value of an Hermès object is not solely based on its appearance. The shape must remain pleasant to hold. The plate must be suitable for presentation. The teapot must pour properly. The cup must be practical.
This interplay between aesthetics and function is central to Hermès' creative philosophy. The House claims to design objects that are beautiful, functional, contemporary, and timeless, intended to accompany their use rather than remain displayed in a showcase.
The presence of gold, however, requires certain precautions. Hermès specifically recommends hand washing with a non-abrasive sponge and advises against using a microwave oven. Durability , therefore, does not mean the object is indestructible: it depends on the quality of its craftsmanship, but also on how it is cared for.
Hermès Maison, a profession in its own right
The presentation of Natures Marines should not be interpreted as the sudden launch of a diversification. It is part of an already structured universe: Hermès Maison.
The current offering includes plates, bowls, salad bowls, tea and coffee sets, cutlery, glasses, carafes, table linens, vases, trinket trays, and serving pieces. It brings together collections with very different identities, such as Passifolia, Soleil d'Hermès, Bleus d'Ailleurs, Cheval d'Orient, Balcon du Guadalquivir, and Mosaïque au 24.
This diversity allows the House to avoid imposing a single representation of the Hermès table. Some collections emphasize equestrian heritage. Others explore botany, architecture, geometry, or travel. Customers can purchase a complete set, but they can also gradually create their own world with a cup, a serving plate, a vase, or a dish.
This collecting logic aligns with a broader evolution inhigh-end living : interiors are now constructed through personal associations rather than perfectly uniform ensembles. The analysis devoted tobotanical tableware, in particular, shows how porcelain is becoming an active element in gastronomic presentation.
A favorable economic signal, which must be interpreted with precision
The results published on July 29, 2026 shed light on the dynamics of this sector. In the first half of the year, "Other Hermès businesses" generated revenue of €1.065 billion, an increase of 5.4% at constant exchange rates compared to the first half of 2025.
This accounting category, however, encompasses two distinct groups: Jewelry and Hermès Maison products, which include lifestyle and tableware. It would therefore be inaccurate to attribute all of this growth to tableware or home decor.
The half-yearly press release nevertheless specifies that the Maison collections were particularly appreciated at the Salone del Mobile, organized in Milan in April 2026. This success constitutes an indicator more directly linked to the visibility of the brand's furniture, objects and domestic universe.
Hermès does not disclose its tableware sales figures separately. However, available data shows that the home goods division is part of a growing category within a group that generated €8.163 billion in sales in the first half of 2026. To further explore this dynamic, our analysis of Hermès' growth in the first quarter of 2026 places the Maison within the current economic context of the luxury sector.
Artistic collaboration: a method rather than a publicity stunt
The initial text mentioned possible future collaborations with artists or designers. In the case of Hermès, however, this openness is not merely a hypothesis: it already constitutes a method of creation.
Natures Marines was born from a dialogue with Katie Scott. Soleil d'Hermès was designed by Arielle de Brichambaut, Passifolia by Nathalie Rolland-Huckel, and A Walk in the Garden by Nigel Peake. Each artist brings their own style, but this must be integrated within the constraints of the material, the volume, and the fabrication process.
Collaboration, therefore, is not about simply putting a famous name on an object. It involves translating a work of art into a plate, a cup, or a dish, and then determining the placement of each motif on a curved surface. The design must withstand repetition, resist changes in scale, and continue to function when several pieces are placed together on the same table.
This approach distinguishes artisanal collaboration from a purely promotional operation. At Hermès, the artist enriches the House's vocabulary without erasing the object's function.
Why are tableware and other tableware strategic for a luxury brand?
A plate possesses a special power: it integrates the brand into an everyday gesture. It is not carried like a bag, nor is it displayed merely as a decorative object. It accompanies breakfast, a family lunch, a dinner for two, or a formal event.
High-end tableware allows a luxury brand to create a more intimate relationship with its clientele. It combines several essential dimensions:
- use value;
- the power of drawing;
- mastery of the subjects;
- the pleasure of receiving;
- the possibility of collecting and passing it on.
The household object then becomes a cultural marker as much as a product. It reflects a way of life, of serving, and of valuing time spent at the table. This evolution explains why home furnishings are playing an increasingly prominent role in design fairs and international events. Our analysis of Milan Design Week 2026 examines this convergence of design, cultural influence, and desirability.
Made in France as a system of proof
The "Made in France" accompanies the Natures Marines pieces presented on the official Hermès website. It naturally contributes to the collection's positioning, but it should not be reduced to a mere image-building tool.
The value of "Made in France" in the luxury sector rests on a concrete set of factors: mastery of the manufacturing stages, consistency of decoration, quality of firing, precision of finishing, and the ability to pass on the necessary skills. Origin alone is not enough to create excellence; it must be accompanied by visible evidence in the finished product.
In the Marine Lifes series, this evidence is evident in the fineness of the porcelain, the hand-applied decoration, and the gold leaf. The craftsmanship does not aim to make each piece overtly different. On the contrary, it strives for remarkable regularity, while preserving the nuances inherent in human intervention.
This approach extends the issues analyzed in our report on Made in France in the luxury industry.
A distribution between physical stores and digital experience
Hermès distributes its collections through its own network, both in stores and online. The House describes its stores as "houses of objects," whose assortment is adapted by the managers of each location to the expectations of their local clientele.
It is therefore important to qualify the idea of a systematic deployment of spaces exclusively dedicated to tableware. Hermès has not yet confirmed a uniform global program of dedicated corners.
The strategy appears more integrated. The table engages in a dialogue with the furniture, textiles, throws, decorative objects, and sometimes with other aspects of the Maison's crafts. Online, however, the collections have dedicated editorial pages that showcase their inspiration, artists, and techniques.
This combination serves two purposes. The website facilitates detailed exploration of a service and its various components. The shop allows users to appreciate its weight, scale, color, and relationship to other objects.
Marine Natures, an iconic collection from "The Call of the Sea"
The connection between Natures Marines and Hermès' 2026 theme is particularly coherent. "The call of the open sea" invites the House's sixteen métiers to explore new horizons. In the world of tableware, this horizon takes the form of an underwater landscape.
The collection is particularly successful in avoiding a literal or decorative interpretation of the sea. No expected nautical vocabulary dominates the whole. Hermès prioritizes botany, the movement of currents, and light. The ocean is observed as a still mysterious garden.
This approach encapsulates the strength of Hermès tableware. The object remains functional, but its surface tells a story. The porcelain welcomes the meal while simultaneously inviting the wearer on a journey. Luxury lies not only in the presence of gold or the complexity of the design. It manifests itself in the ability to transform a plate into a landscape without sacrificing its utility.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hermès Tableware
What will Hermès' new tableware collection be in 2026?
The main new product is Natures Marines, a porcelain service presented in Paris in January 2026. It is inspired by marine flora and 19th-century botanical plates.
How many pieces are in the Marine Nature collection?
The collection consists of 34 pieces intended for lunch, dinner, and serving tea and coffee.
Who designed the Marine Nature collection?
The designs were created by British artist Katie Scott, who depicted nearly a hundred marine plants in a palette of about thirty shades.
Is Hermès tableware made in France?
The Marine Nature pieces viewed on the official website bear the inscription " Made in France". They combine screen-printed decorations, hand-applied porcelain, and gold threads applied with a brush.
Are tableware and other tableware a growing sector at Hermès?
Hermès does not publish separate figures for tableware. Tableware is included in Hermès Maison, which is itself grouped with Jewelry in the category "Other Hermès Businesses". This category grew by 5.4% at constant exchange rates in the first half of 2026.
Key points to remember
With Natures Marines, Hermès is not simply adding a new design to its catalog. The House is reaffirming the importance of tableware in its creative universe and its concept of everyday luxury.
The collection brings together the key elements of its model: original design, French craftsmanship, handcrafted techniques, high-quality materials, practical function, and visual storytelling. It also demonstrates that innovation in tableware doesn't necessarily require technological breakthroughs. It can arise from a new way of observing the natural world, working with color, and organizing the gestures around a meal.
In a market where luxury goods must now justify their presence through their use, history and longevity, Hermès is moving forward with a coherent proposition: to create pieces intended to be contemplated, certainly, but above all to be used, maintained and passed on.
Official French sources
- Hermès Finance – First half 2026 results, published on July 29, 2026
- Hermès France – Marine Nature Collection, The Hermès Table
- Hermès France – The freedom of creation and the sixteen métiers of the House
