Patrizia Stoneware Plates Set of 3 - Multi

These are three round stoneware plates, each 16cm across and 2.5cm tall, and each wearing its own pattern. One carries a close floral print, one a scatter of small dots and one a series of concentric stripes that ring outward from the centre. Together they make a multicoloured set that looks gathered over time rather than bought as a matching trio, yet they share the same size and shallow shape, so they look settled together on a table. At 16cm across they are side plate size: right for toast, a slice of cake, a pastry or a small helping of salad, rather than a full dinner. Stoneware is dense and hard-wearing, which is why it suits plates that see daily use.

They belong at the breakfast table and the tea table first of all, with one at each place for croissants, biscuits or a sandwich. They earn their keep at a dinner party too, as bread or dessert plates beside larger dinner plates, and on a sideboard holding cheese, olives or sliced fruit when friends visit. Because the patterns differ, everyone can claim a favourite. Three plates suit a small household, a couple with a guest, or anyone who enjoys mixing patterns across the table rather than matching them.

The patterns are a decal print finished with handpainted details, and each plate has a fine contrasting line around its rim, while the outer side is left plain. They go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so warming a pastry or reheating a slice of quiche needs no change of plate. Stoneware holds heat well, which makes warming the plates first worthwhile on a cold morning. We like them laid on plain linen or an unpatterned cloth so each pattern reads clearly, and when they are not in use, they look good standing in a row on an open shelf or a plate rack.

What are the plates made of?

They are 100% stoneware, a dense and hard-wearing ceramic, with patterns made by decal print and finished with handpainted details.

Can they go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven?

Yes. The maker states that the plates go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven. A maximum oven temperature is not given.

How big are the plates?

Each plate is 16cm across and 2.5cm tall, which is side plate size, good for toast, cake, pastries or a small salad.

Are the three plates the same?

They share the same size and shape, but each has its own pattern: one floral, one dotted and one with concentric stripes.

Can I serve food on them?

Yes. They are made for food, so they work well for breakfast, afternoon tea, desserts or bread at a dinner party.

What comes in the set?

You receive three stoneware plates, one in each pattern: the floral print, the small dots and the concentric stripes.