The Elegant Egg Cup
42 East 76th Street
New York, New York 10021
212-288-2660
email:eleganteggcup@verizon.net
The Elegant Egg Cup offers a “new” twist on traditional bridal registry
The Elegant Egg Cup a tabletop and gift shoppe located on Manhattans Upper Eastside has recently expanded its services to include bridal registry. Unlike traditional bridal tabletop registries, which offer the bride, conventional new china, primarily by the place setting. The elegant egg cup offers estate china from 1850 – 1950 from manufacturers such as Minton, Worcester, Royal Doulton, Haviland, and Pouyat (a Limoges company) which can be used alone or paired with new china, crystal, and flatware from such manufacturers as Raynaud, Anna Weatherly, Mottahedah, Ginori and others, to create a table setting which is unique and is truly reflective of the couples own personal style. Additionally, many couples today already have some tableware of their own, many with inherited pieces from relatives and this affords them an opportunity to incorporate those pieces as well.
With its Mediterranean inspired burnt orange facade, yellow and white stripped awning, and ever changing window displays of china and fresh flowers (also for sale), the shoppe is very warm and inviting. Spread out through the shoppe are many examples of the mix and match philosophy of the owner, so prospective couples can really see how it is possible to take pieces from as many as four or five manufacturers and a like number of patterns and create a very exciting and contemporary looking setting even though much of the china could be as much as 150 years old. The owners spend a great deal of time with the couple to get a sense of their entertaining style and habits. There is no point in someone registering for service for 12 if they have never thrown a dinner party before. But starting out with pieces which are conducive to casual entertaining, in manageable numbers such as buffets, sushi or pizza, makes much more sense bearing in mind that the look can be expanded upon as their style matures, explains Charlie Akwa one of the shoppe’s owners. We have seen too many women in our shoppe who’ve been married for a few years and have all this grand matching formal china, which they have never used and don’t really like. Of course for the couple who have already developed a love for entertaining the possibilities are endless.
To finish the look the Egg Cup carries linens from an number of European manufacturers including Alexander Turpault. Alxexandre Turpault linens are manufactured in the Loire Valley from a mill that is over 100 years old. They come in an exciting range of 28 colors from rich chocolate brown to the palest of pink. Electric colors such as fuchsia, mango, and lime. The line includes tablecloths, napkins, placemats and runners. The colors are so rich and vibrant that the really make the china pop !!
Bed linens from Alexandre Turpault are also available.
Gift baskets that incorporate the china and linens are also very popular for bridal showers, engagements, and wedding gifts. Two of the most popular are breakfast in bed for two and the romantic place setting for two.
The Shoppe is open Monday through Friday 11:00 – 6:00, Saturday 11:00- 2:00, Saturday afternoons, Sundays , evening by appointment. Appointments are always encouraged. Shipping is available throughout the U.S.