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Audun Meets Manufacture Rock

Reading Time: 5 minutes | Article from 31.10.2025

Beyond Tradition

Mixing & Matching for a Modern Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is a feast for the eyes as much as the palate. While classic autumnal hues of orange and rust are always beautiful, this year, we invite you to elevate your holiday table with a sophisticated, textured, and deeply personal mix-and-match approach.

We're bringing together two of our most distinct collections—the rustic, matte black Manufacture Rock and the charmingly classic Audun—to create a tablescape that is utterly unforgettable. This dynamic pairing proves that texture and pattern, anchored by a timeless black-and-white palette, are the secret ingredients for a truly modern holiday setting.

The Power Duo

At first glance, these collections seem worlds apart. That's precisely why they work so brilliantly together!

Audun:

This collection, inspired by copper-engraved designs from the turn of the last century, brings an element of pastoral charm. Its fine lines, scenic vignettes, and occasional creamy yellow accents (in patterns like Audun Ferme) offer heritage, warmth, and visual storytelling. It is the perfect anchor for a holiday built on tradition.

A wooden dining table set with Manufacture plates, gray napkins, white flowers, cutlery, figs, and cookies.

Manufacture Rock:

This collection offers an arresting contrast. Made from Premium Porcelain, it features a matte, strikingly tactile slate-like texture in deep black. It is robust, modern, and adds a grounded, architectural foundation to the table.

When combined, the stark contrast between the delicate, illustrated pattern of Audun and the raw, unpolished texture of Manufacture Rock creates a thrilling visual tension.

Three Ways to Mix

How to mix these collections to build your Thanksgiving masterpiece:

1. The Bold Foundation

(Layering for Drama)

Use Manufacture Rock as your foundational layer to make the patterned Audun pieces truly pop.

Charger/Placemat: Start with the Manufacture Rock Serving Plate in black. Its matte finish acts as a sophisticated, charcoal canvas.

Main Plate: Layer an Audun Dinner Plate (like Audun Promenade with its lattice border) directly on top. The crisp white porcelain and detailed charcoal and yellow pattern are instantly amplified against the slate-look background.

Dessert/Appetizer: Use a small Manufacture Rock Coupé Plate for bread, butter, or appetizers. The all-black texture provides a grounding counterpoint to the more delicate main course setting.

1. The Bold Foundation

(Layering for Drama)

Use Manufacture Rock as your foundational layer to make the patterned Audun pieces truly pop.

Charger/Placemat: Start with the Manufacture Rock Serving Plate in black. Its matte finish acts as a sophisticated, charcoal canvas.

Main Plate: Layer an Audun Dinner Plate (like Audun Promenade with its lattice border) directly on top. The crisp white porcelain and detailed charcoal and yellow pattern are instantly amplified against the slate-look background.

Dessert/Appetizer: Use a small Manufacture Rock Coupé Plate for bread, butter, or appetizers. The all-black texture provides a grounding counterpoint to the more delicate main course setting.

1. The Bold Foundation

(Layering for Drama)

Use Manufacture Rock as your foundational layer to make the patterned Audun pieces truly pop.

Charger/Placemat: Start with the Manufacture Rock Serving Plate in black. Its matte finish acts as a sophisticated, charcoal canvas.

Main Plate: Layer an Audun Dinner Plate (like Audun Promenade with its lattice border) directly on top. The crisp white porcelain and detailed charcoal and yellow pattern are instantly amplified against the slate-look background.

Dessert/Appetizer: Use a small Manufacture Rock Coupé Plate for bread, butter, or appetizers. The all-black texture provides a grounding counterpoint to the more delicate main course setting.

The yellow Audun Ferme plate from Villeroy & Boch in combination with the Manufacture collection creates a contrasting, simple look

Audun plates in close-up mixed with dinnerware and glassware from Manufacture

Elegant plates on a dark surface; one large with a rural scene and floral border, another smaller with a yellow rim depicting a couple.

2. The Subtle Integration

(For the Pattern-Shy)

If you love the black-and-white theme but prefer less pattern, use Audun as your accent piece

Main Setting: Use all Manufacture Rock plates (black or white) for the main dinner and salad plates. This provides a sleek, monochromatic base.

Accent Pieces: Introduce Audun through the Soup or Side Bowls (perfect for seasonal squash soup or stuffing) or the Mugs for post-dinner coffee. The charming illustrations become delightful, unexpected focal points.

Serveware: Use a large, classic Audun Platter to serve your sides. This ensures that even the serving pieces contribute to the overall heirloom feel.

2. The Subtle Integration

(For the Pattern-Shy)

If you love the black-and-white theme but prefer less pattern, use Audun as your accent piece

Main Setting: Use all Manufacture Rock plates (black or white) for the main dinner and salad plates. This provides a sleek, monochromatic base.

Accent Pieces: Introduce Audun through the Soup or Side Bowls (perfect for seasonal squash soup or stuffing) or the Mugs for post-dinner coffee. The charming illustrations become delightful, unexpected focal points.

Serveware: Use a large, classic Audun Platter to serve your sides. This ensures that even the serving pieces contribute to the overall heirloom feel.

2. The Subtle Integration

(For the Pattern-Shy)

If you love the black-and-white theme but prefer less pattern, use Audun as your accent piece

Main Setting: Use all Manufacture Rock plates (black or white) for the main dinner and salad plates. This provides a sleek, monochromatic base.

Accent Pieces: Introduce Audun through the Soup or Side Bowls (perfect for seasonal squash soup or stuffing) or the Mugs for post-dinner coffee. The charming illustrations become delightful, unexpected focal points.

Serveware: Use a large, classic Audun Platter to serve your sides. This ensures that even the serving pieces contribute to the overall heirloom feel.

A table set with a black bowl, black and white plates, and black flatware. In the background, a hand holds a wine glass.

A black table set with glasses, rectangular dinnerware and flatware from the Manufacture collection by Villeroy & Boch.

A modern dining table with two place settings, each with Manufacture plates, flatware, napkins, appetizers, and glasses.

3. The Textured Centerpiece

Don't limit the mix to plates! Use the texture of Manufacture Rock to elevate your holiday décor:

The Runner: Skip a traditional cloth runner and line the center of your table with several Manufacture Rock Serving Boards or Trays. They create a broken, organic runner that is both functional and dramatic.

Organic Accents: Place small, creamy white pumpkins, moss, dried wheat, or a garland of seeded eucalyptus directly on and around the matte black surface. The black acts like rich soil, making the harvest colors look even more vibrant.

Finish with Metallic: Complete the look with gold or copper flatware and amber-toned glassware, like Boston Saffron glassware. These warm metallics instantly bridge the gap between the cool black slate texture and the glossy Audun porcelain, adding the necessary warmth for a celebratory Thanksgiving.

This Thanksgiving, set aside the expected. With the dramatic contrast of Manufacture Rock and the timeless elegance of Audun, you can host a dinner that is modern, sophisticated, and deeply rooted in the art of the perfect table.