Imperial Porcelain Factory Assortment: A Review of the St. Petersburg Store

Imperial Factory Porcelain at Bolshoy Gostiny Dvor

In the very heart of St. Petersburg, in the Bolshoy Gostiny Dvor, lies the flagship store of the Imperial Porcelain Factory. The spacious and bright hall presents a vast assortment of products, where each display case reveals a separate page in the history and modernity of Russian porcelain.

Visitors are offered a wide selection of products, allowing them to purchase a complete dinner service or choose individual items to complement their home collection. All products are neatly arranged in glass display cases, allowing for a detailed examination of each pattern and shape.

• Tea and coffee sets
• Dinnerware sets
• Individual cups, saucers, and plates
• Decorative vases
• Porcelain figurines and sculptures

Historical Motifs and Views of Petersburg

A special place in the exhibition is occupied by collections dedicated to the history of Russia and the architecture of St. Petersburg. Cups, coffee pots, and plates feature famous city landmarks, such as the Admiralty. These items are made in a classic style using blue cobalt and gilding.

Such tableware becomes not just a part of the table setting, but also a memorable souvenir reflecting the city's cultural heritage. The range includes both individual items and complete tea or coffee sets.

The Cobalt Net: The Signature of the IPF

The famous 'Cobalt Net' pattern holds a central place in the collection. This design, which has become a symbol of the factory, is presented in the widest possible range. The display cases feature complete sets, individual items, and even sculptures adorned with the recognizable blue-and-white ornament with gold accents.

Next to the collection, there is an information plaque about the history of the pattern's creation. From it, one can learn that the author of this famous decor is the artist Anna Yatskevich, who created it in 1944. The pattern was inspired by the design of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna's own dinner service.

• Created in 1944 by the artist Anna Yatskevich.
• The decor was first applied to the 'Tulip' tea set shape.
• In 1958, at the World's Fair in Brussels, a set with this pattern was awarded a gold medal.

Items with this pattern remain among the most popular and expensive. For example, the cost of a teapot can reach 29,520 rubles, and a sugar bowl can be 10,120 rubles.

Modern Design and Artist Collections

The Imperial Porcelain Factory actively collaborates with contemporary artists to create unique designer collections. Among them, a series dedicated to ballet by artist Misha Lenn stands out. Plates and cups feature soaring figures of dancers, rendered in a light, watercolor style.

In addition, other modern styles are also presented. For example, a series of tableware with graphic black-and-white portraits of wild animals—a tiger, a wolf, a wild boar. The assortment also includes many cups with bright floral and abstract patterns that reflect current trends in tableware design.

The Animal World in Porcelain: Animalistic Sculpture

A huge part of the exhibition is dedicated to animalistic sculpture. The display cases feature an incredible variety of figurines of animals and birds, made with great skill and attention to detail. Each statuette conveys the character and movement of the animal.

The collection includes both domestic and wild animals. Here you can find figurines to suit any taste, from small birds and mice to large sculptures of deer and bears.

• Birds: bullfinches, magpies, tits, roosters.
• Domestic animals: cats of various breeds, dogs (collies, dachshunds), rabbits.
• Wild animals: foxes, deer, bears, tigers, pandas, raccoons.