Side Plates

Side plates are the small unsung pieces that turn a place setting from utilitarian to considered – somewhere for bread, butter, a starter, a cheese course. Our collection covers porcelain, stoneware and bone china side plates from leading European tableware houses, in coordinated sets and standalone designs that layer beautifully with existing dinnerware.
  • Bitossi Pangea Apple Little Plate Bitossi Pangea Apple Little Plate
  • Bitossi Pangea Hand Fruit Plate Bitossi Pangea Hand Fruit Plate
  • Bitossi Fabula Deep Plate Blue Bitossi Fabula Deep Plate Blue
  • Bitossi Pangea Moon Fruit Plate Bitossi Pangea Moon Fruit Plate
  • Bitossi Abracadabra Fortuna Fruit Plate Bitossi Abracadabra Fortuna Fruit Plate

    15-20cm diameter is the standard side plate range – smaller than a starter plate (typically 22-25cm) and substantially smaller than a dinner plate (26-30cm). The size suits bread, butter, a small starter or cheese, and reads as a deliberate piece of the place setting rather than as an oversized coaster.

    Tonally yes; identically not necessarily. A matched set guarantees consistent dye-lot and weave; mixing tonally related pieces from different ranges reads as more layered. Some households buy plain side plates that match nothing and use them as a flexible neutral piece across multiple dinner settings. Both approaches are valid.

    Six is the practical minimum for households that host; eight covers a serious dinner-party household. Always order at least two more side plates than dinner plates – they tend to break first because they're handled more (passed across the table for bread and butter, used on side tables for evening drinks).

    Most contemporary porcelain and stoneware side plates are dishwasher-safe on a normal cycle. Pieces with metallic detailing (gold rims, platinum bands) should be hand-washed to preserve the metal. Fine bone china and hand-painted side plates from artisanal makers should always be hand-washed regardless of dishwasher claims.

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      Move Over Plates! Our Pick Of The #Powerbowl Trend
      Deep, dishy and good for you, we celebrate this season's 'Power Bowl' food trend with a feast of luxury tableware Bowls are back in a big way. Whether it's celebrity chefs such as Nigella Lawson filling them with her comforting style of home cooking or the latest wave of #cleanliving bloggers you can't escape food porn pics of these versatile and delectable dishes. So whether it's to adorn your interior or your Instagram account, we thought we'd share a few of our own on-trend Bowls fit for any self-respecting foodie. Shop Bowls Flute Dinnerware from £7 shown with Mia Sarosi Tableware from £24, Hammershoi Vases from £32, O Wine Tumblers £25, White Marble Chopping Board £60 and Cheese Board £75. On this culinary trend, our head of Home Sabina Miller comments: “The increasing popularity of bowls is a trend that is set to last. This trend is a direct result of the popularity of healthy heating and celebrity chefs. Healthy porridge, hearty ramen and nutritious salads (think quinoa avocado) have now become staples on the menus of urban eateries.” Moroccan Dinnerware from £9 shown with Piet Hein Flat Baskets from £80, Mervyn Gers Dinnerware from £10 and Colourful Tumblers £6. “Bowls conjure up images of fresh breakfast and brunch as well as refreshing and colourful summer salads. They are perfect when having a quick bite on the go or for sharing dishes when partying with friends.” Mervyn Gers Dinnerware in Black, White, Grey, Sapphire and Teal from £10. “With a variety of different shapes, styles and sizes, they are also very veratile. Unlike dinner plates, which are often bought in sets with a more classic, conservative design, bowls allow you to experiment and have fun. Like mugs the typical household will have a more eclectic collection of bowls and they are also great as decorative piece and are a more original gift too.” Shop Bowls Back to top
    • Interior Inspo: Give Your Dinnerware A Monochrome Makeover
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      Interior Inspo: Give Your Dinnerware A Monochrome Makeover
      Whether it's intricate ethnic patterns or minimal blocks of colour, monochrome dinnerware provides the perfect palette for vibrant seasonal dishes. Like a stylish wardrobe, every kitchen and dining room needs staple pieces to frame both your gastronomic creations and everyday dishes. So to help you add some ying to your yang, we've brought together a few of our favourite new and classic pieces of black and white themed dinnerware. Shop Dishy Designs Loft White Dinnerware from £7 shown with Mahogany Satin Cutlery £145 (24 Piece Set), O Wine Tumblers £25, Linen Tableware from £10, Ink Ceramic Bottles in Diamond £30 and Stripe £20, and Arbori Dining Table £1,495. You can't go wrong with the crisp, clean look of fine white china dishes and plates especially when they're designed and made by legendary ceramicists Thomas Rosenthal. The subtle concentric pattern of the Loft Dinnerware range, shown above, contributes wonderfully towards stylish modern home decor. Moroccan Dinnerware from £9 shown with Mahogany Satin Cutlery £145 (24 Piece Set), Monochromatic Bowl £10, Linen Tableware from £10, and Traditional Moroccan Glass from £3. Ethnic inspired patterns give an eclectic feel to the dining room as shown by this beautiful collection of dinnerware which has been traditionally fired and hand painted in Morocco. Pair bold patterns such as those above with simple accessories and solid woods to really bring out the exotic feel. Siirtolapuutarha Dinnerware by Marimekko including Side Plate £20 and Teapot £67. When it comes to "food porn", brunch is by far the most popular meal of the day for insta-influencers. So if you're planning to show off your culinary creations try Marimekko's iconic collections of dinnerware - mixing modern Nordic form with their trademark illustrative patterns, these dishes are just the thing for lazy Sunday dining. Coal Black Enamelware by Falcon including Deep Plates £40 (set of four). The utility-chic of enamelware has made a major resurgence over the last few years in no small part thanks to trendy start-up restaurateurs who love its simple style and durability. While Falcon's classic blue with white rim design is still a staple of the kitchen cabinet, these new black and white dishes give a sharp, modern contrast to the range. Shop Dining Back to top