Description
This is a set of four round stoneware plates, each 15.5cm across and 1.5cm tall, with snowflakes scattered over the whole face. The snowflakes vary in size and design, some broad and open, some small and lacy, set on a soft beige ground so the pattern feels festive without looking busy. At 15.5cm across these are side plates rather than dinner plates: the size you reach for with a slice of cake, a mince pie, a piece of toast or a few biscuits. Stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing ceramic, well suited to everyday use as well as special occasions.
This is a Christmas design, and it comes into its own through December: on the table for Christmas morning breakfast, passed round with stollen and coffee, or laid out with sweet treats when friends call in over the festive weeks. A set of four covers a small household or a table of guests at dessert, and the size suits a cheese course or a starter as well as cake. They make a thoughtful present for anyone who likes to dress the table for the season, and because the beige is quiet and warm, they sit easily alongside neutral tableware you already own.
The finish is painted by hand, and the surface has a gentle sheen that catches the light on a laid table. Underneath, a low foot lifts each plate slightly off the table, and the edge turns up into a shallow rim. Day to day they are easy to live with: they go in the dishwasher, they can go in the microwave to warm a pastry, and they can go in the oven, which is handy for keeping mince pies warm until everyone sits down. For a styling note, lay them on a linen cloth with brass cutlery and a sprig of greenery; the styling props shown are not included.
Specification
| Height |
1.5cm |
| Diameter |
15.5cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 4 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Beige |
| Finish |
Handpaint |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.78KG |
Frequently Asked
What size are these plates?
Each plate is 15.5cm across and 1.5cm tall, a side plate size that suits cake, pastries, toast or a starter rather than a main meal.
Can the plates go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. The maker states they go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and they can also go in the oven, so warming a mince pie is no trouble.
What are the plates made of?
They are made of 100% stoneware, a dense and hard-wearing ceramic, with a finish painted by hand and snowflakes scattered across the face.
How many plates do I receive?
You receive four plates, all carrying the same scattered snowflake pattern on a soft beige ground. The styling props shown are not included.
Are these plates only for Christmas?
They are designed for Christmas, but the soft beige ground and quiet snowflakes suit the whole winter, from late autumn suppers through to January breakfasts.