Serax, Annebet Philips – Carte Blanche © Serax 2025

You know that magical moment at the very beginning of a design idea—when nothing is precious yet and everything is possible? Scissors on cardboard. Quick folds. Rough edges. Zero pressure.

That exact moment is what Annebet Philips captured with Carte Blanche, her porcelain coffee and tea collection that somehow manages to feel both totally refined and charmingly imperfect at the same time.

And yes, that’s intentional.

A Blank Page (Literally)

Serax, Annebet Philips – Carte Blanche © Serax 2025

Carte Blanche means “blank page,” and that’s not just a nice name—it’s the whole philosophy. Philips began the collection with simple cardboard models, playing with form in the most honest, low-tech way possible. No polishing, no perfection chasing. Just seeing what happens when you fold a flat surface into something functional.

Those early cardboard shapes became the blueprint for the entire collection—and instead of smoothing out the quirks, Philips leaned into them.

From Rough Mockups to Refined Rituals

Serax, Annebet Philips – Carte Blanche © Serax 2025

The collection includes espresso cups, cappuccino cups, tea mugs with matching saucers, a milk jug, and a teapot—everyday pieces you actually use, not “special occasion only” porcelain that lives in a cabinet forever.

When translated into porcelain, the pieces keep the spirit of those cardboard beginnings. The lines feel hand-drawn. The shapes are slightly unexpected. The forms are clean but not stiff, graphic but still warm.

It’s porcelain that doesn’t try too hard—and that’s exactly why it works.

Imperfection, but Make It Intentional

Serax, Annebet Philips – Carte Blanche © Serax 2025

What makes Carte Blanche so refreshing is that it doesn’t hide the process. The slight irregularities, the playful proportions, the hand-finished feel—they’re not flaws. They’re reminders that design starts with experimentation, curiosity, and a little mess.

Each piece feels like it’s carrying a quiet memory of where it came from. You can almost imagine the cardboard version sitting on a worktable somewhere, held together with tape and good ideas.

Why This Collection Feels So Right

This is tableware that elevates everyday rituals without turning them into a production. Morning coffee feels a little more thoughtful. Afternoon tea feels a little more intentional. Not because the pieces are flashy—but because they’re honest.

Carte Blanche is a love letter to beginnings. To process. To the idea that even the most refined objects can (and should) start out imperfect.

And honestly? That’s the kind of energy I want on my table.

ou know that magical moment at the very beginning of a design idea—when nothing is precious yet and everything is possible? Scissors on cardboard. Quick folds. Rough edges. Zero pressure.

That exact moment is what Annebet Philips captured with Carte Blanche, her porcelain coffee and tea collection that somehow manages to feel both totally refined and charmingly imperfect at the same time.

And yes, that’s intentional.

A Blank Page (Literally)

Carte Blanche means “blank page,” and that’s not just a nice name—it’s the whole philosophy. Philips began the collection with simple cardboard models, playing with form in the most honest, low-tech way possible. No polishing, no perfection chasing. Just seeing what happens when you fold a flat surface into something functional.

Those early cardboard shapes became the blueprint for the entire collection—and instead of smoothing out the quirks, Philips leaned into them.

From Rough Mockups to Refined Rituals

The collection includes espresso cups, cappuccino cups, tea mugs with matching saucers, a milk jug, and a teapot—everyday pieces you actually use, not “special occasion only” porcelain that lives in a cabinet forever.

When translated into porcelain, the pieces keep the spirit of those cardboard beginnings. The lines feel hand-drawn. The shapes are slightly unexpected. The forms are clean but not stiff, graphic but still warm.

It’s porcelain that doesn’t try too hard—and that’s exactly why it works.

Imperfection, but Make It Intentional

What makes Carte Blanche so refreshing is that it doesn’t hide the process. The slight irregularities, the playful proportions, the hand-finished feel—they’re not flaws. They’re reminders that design starts with experimentation, curiosity, and a little mess.

Each piece feels like it’s carrying a quiet memory of where it came from. You can almost imagine the cardboard version sitting on a worktable somewhere, held together with tape and good ideas.

Why This Collection Feels So Right

Serax, Annebet Philips – Carte Blanche © Serax 2025

This is tableware that elevates everyday rituals without turning them into a production. Morning coffee feels a little more thoughtful. Afternoon tea feels a little more intentional. Not because the pieces are flashy—but because they’re honest.

Carte Blanche is a love letter to beginnings. To process. To the idea that even the most refined objects can (and should) start out imperfect.

And honestly? That’s the kind of energy I want on my table.