Aubrin Leaf Stoneware Side Plates Set of 2 - Cream

These are side plates in cream stoneware, sold as a set of two, and each carries its own leaf. One shows a branching sprig with serrated leaves along a single stem; the other shows a single rounded leaf with every vein clearly traced. Each plate is 21cm across and 1.5cm tall, the classic side plate size: generous enough for toast, a slice of cake or a small starter, yet compact enough to sit beside a dinner plate without crowding the place setting. Stoneware is a dense, sturdy ceramic fired at a high temperature, well suited to plates in daily use.

They belong at the dining table and the kitchen table alike. Lay one at each place for bread and butter at dinner, use them for breakfast toast and fruit, or bring them out with a pot of tea and cake in the afternoon. Because the leaf sits to one side, much of the surface stays clear, so a scone or a wedge of cheese leaves the motif in view. They suit anyone who likes a garden feel indoors, from a cottage kitchen to a relaxed weekend lunch with friends, and as a pair they make a thoughtful gift for a couple or a keen gardener.

Both plates are made entirely of stoneware, and they go in the dishwasher, so clearing the table after a meal is quick. Keep them out of the microwave and the oven: warm food in another dish and serve it on these plates instead. The rim has a soft, gently irregular line rather than a crisp, uniform edge, which keeps the pair from looking stiff even on a dressed table. For styling, lay them on a linen cloth beside plain cream dinner plates and let the two leaves do the decorating; the styling props shown are not included.

What size are these side plates?

Each plate is 21cm across and 1.5cm tall. That is a classic side plate size for bread, toast, cake or a small starter beside a dinner plate.

What material are these plates?

They are made entirely of stoneware, a dense and sturdy ceramic. Each plate is cream and carries a leaf motif.

Can they go in the dishwasher?

Yes, both plates go in the dishwasher. Keep them out of the microwave and the oven, and warm food in another dish before serving.

How many plates are included?

You receive two side plates, each with a different leaf: a branching serrated sprig on one and a single rounded leaf on the other. The styling props shown are not included.

Can I serve food directly on these plates?

Yes, they are made for the table. Serve bread, cake, fruit, cheese or a small starter straight onto the plate.