Description
This is a set of four black porcelain side plates, each 24cm across and 3cm tall. That size sits at the generous end of a side plate, so each one takes a slice of cake, a salad or a light lunch without crowding, and their shallow profile makes them easy to stack. What makes them worth a second look is the surface: a deep black that turns speckled and lustrous towards the centre, where a spiral of fine rings gathers, while the wide rim stays calmer and more even. The edge is gently uneven, giving each plate a relaxed, organic outline rather than a machine-perfect circle.
They belong at the kitchen table and the dining table alike. Use them for toast and pastries at breakfast, starters or cheese at a dinner party, and dessert once the main course is cleared. Black porcelain gives food a strong ground, so greens, berries, bread and cream all read clearly against it. They suit a dark, pared-back kitchen and work just as well as a contrast in a white or wooden one, beside plain linen and simple glassware.
Porcelain is a dense, hard-fired ceramic, and the maker states that these plates go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven. That means you can warm them in the oven before serving, reheat a portion without moving it onto another dish, and put them straight into the dishwasher after the meal. Underneath sits a low foot ring that lifts the plate slightly off the table. For a layered setting, place one on a larger dark dinner plate, or pair it with a bowl in a contrasting tone so the speckled centre stays in view.
Specification
| Height |
3cm |
| Diameter |
24cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 4 |
| Material |
100% Porcelain |
| Colour |
Black |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.542KG |
Frequently Asked
Are the plates porcelain or stoneware?
They are 100% porcelain, a dense, hard-fired ceramic, finished in black with a speckled, lustrous centre and a calmer, more even rim.
How big is each plate?
Each plate is 24cm across and 3cm tall, which is generous for a side plate and roomy enough for a light lunch or a dessert.
Can they go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven?
Yes. The maker states that they are suitable for the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so you can warm them, reheat food and clean them by machine.
Are these suitable as dinner plates?
At 24cm across they sit between a side plate and a dinner plate, so they suit a lighter main course, a salad or a starter as well as bread and cake.
What is included?
You receive four black porcelain side plates, each 24cm across and 3cm tall. The styling props shown are not included.