Small plate - Old pottery series - Gray
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Small stoneware plate from the CHIPS Antique Pottery series, made in the Mino region, Japan. Ø165 × H20 mm, matte gray color with a texture reminiscent of old metal tableware. Its shade subtly changes over time due to oils and acids.
CHIPS - SMALL PLATE - VINTAGE POTTERY SERIES
The clean edge of this plate evokes a frame, highlighting ingredients and dishes like an artistic composition.
It is perfect for serving dessert or presenting different portions to share.
The color stands out with a soft hue and a matte texture reminiscent of vintage metal tableware; it is hard to imagine that it is ceramic.
With each use, the color of the plate changes slightly under the effect of oils and acids, making it a living piece that transforms over time.
These gradual changes are part of the pleasure of using it.
It also wonderfully enhances the colors of the dishes served on it.
THE VINTAGE POTTERY SERIES
Vintage or artisan tableware is often fascinating, but it can be expensive, and many people hesitate to actually use it... In the end, this admiration often remains theoretical.
The vintage pottery series captures the subtle details of vintage or artisan pieces while being made from sturdy stoneware: highly practical ceramic suited to modern everyday life.
This product was designed in collaboration with Mino potters, using the region's materials and techniques, with the aim of making refinement more accessible.
This tableware could well be your first step toward a long-held dream.
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Features
- Dimensions
- Φ165 × H20mm
- Weight
- 250 g
- Material
- Ceramics
- Color
- Gray
- Origin
- Gifu, Japan
Use & Care
Microwave safe
Oven safe up to 240 °C
Dishwasher safe
Do not use the product for purposes other than those intended.
When using in the microwave or oven, avoid thermal shocks that can cause cracks. For example:
Do not place a cold dish directly into a hot oven.
Do not immerse the item in water immediately after heating.
Metal sponges and abrasive cleaners can scratch the surface.
After use, clean promptly, dry thoroughly, and store in a low-humidity place.
Prolonged soaking or leaving food inside can cause discoloration, mold, or unpleasant odors.
This product is handmade: variations related to firing are possible.
The enamel used creates irregular color effects and drips. Appreciate the unique character of each piece and its evolution over time.
Old metal, remade in sandstone
The antique pottery series starts with a simple idea: to give ceramics the color and texture of old metal tableware. The stoneware comes in two matte shades, brass and gray, so muted that it's hard to believe they are ceramics. The elegant mug takes the shape of old cups once made for Europe and the United States, reimagined with a modern touch. The sharp edges of the plates frame the dishes, and the glaze settles into the reliefs of the octagonal pieces. With use, oils and acids slowly alter the color, so each piece transforms over time.
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What makes the antique pottery series
Stoneware, not metal
All pieces in the series are made of stoneware, a dense and durable material. The matte color completes the look, reminiscent of vintage metal tableware.
Two muted colors
Brass and gray, two matte shades that evoke old metal pieces. The gray of the elegant mug leans toward blue, like the patina of oxidized copper.
The color changes with use
Each piece develops its own patina over time.
A sharp edge like a frame
On the plates, the right edge frames the ingredients like a composition. It also highlights the colors of the dishes you arrange there.
Enamel in veneers
On the octagonal bowl and mug, the enamel settles into the reliefs, creating a warm atmosphere. The mug contrasts a slender silhouette with a raw enamel finish.
Ancient shapes revisited
The elegant mug is inspired by the old cups once made for Europe and the United States. Its thin wall and sturdy handle make it lightweight and easy to hold.