Description
This stoneware dinner plate carries a deep blue octopus whose tentacles curl and twist in from every side, leaving a clean white centre for whatever you serve. The drawing is loose and inky, with the suckers traced along each arm, so it reads like a sketch from a sailor's notebook rather than a busy all-over pattern. A fine blue line runs around the outer edge of the wide rim and frames the design neatly. The plate is round, 27.5cm across and 3.5cm deep: a full dinner size with room for a main course and its sides, and a gentle well that holds a little gravy or dressing.
It suits a kitchen or dining table with a coastal leaning, and sits happily alongside plain white tableware, navy linen or weathered wood. Blue and white is a classic pairing in British kitchens, and the octopus gives it a playful twist that works as well in a seaside cottage as in a city flat or a busy family home. Serve fish suppers, summer salads or a Sunday roast on it, or rest it in a plate rack on the dresser so the tentacles stay on show between meals. For anyone moving house, it makes a thoughtful housewarming gift that earns its place from the very first supper.
Made from stoneware ceramic, the plate has a glossy white finish with the blue octopus print laid across the rim and into the well, and a narrower base underneath that keeps it steady on the table. To keep it looking its best, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water, drying it with a soft cloth and stacking it with care so the rim stays free of chips. Lay it on a white tablecloth with simple glassware and let the octopus do the talking, or wrap it in tissue with a card as a housewarming present.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
White & Blue |
| Diameter |
27.5cm |
| Depth |
3.5cm |
| Weight |
0.936kg |
| Occasion |
New Home |
Frequently Asked
How big is this dinner plate?
It measures 27.5cm across and 3.5cm deep, a full dinner size with room for a main course and its sides.
What is the octopus plate made from?
It is made from stoneware ceramic, with a glossy white finish and a blue octopus print around the rim and into the well.
What colours is the plate?
The plate is white with a deep blue octopus design, and a fine blue line runs around the outer edge of the rim.
How should I look after the plate?
We suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth to keep the print looking fresh.
Would this plate make a good housewarming gift?
Yes, it is a thoughtful housewarming gift for anyone moving house, especially someone who loves the sea or blue and white tableware.
Can the plate be displayed as well as used?
It sits well in a plate rack on a dresser or kitchen shelf, so the curling tentacles stay on show between meals.