Cover Unique, vibrant porcelain plates to add to your collection (Photo stylised by Celine Dabao)
Unique, vibrant porcelain plates to add to your collection (Photo stylised by Celine Dabao)
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Don‘t hide your porcelain plates in a cabinet—these modern takes on fine china are sure to be the heart of any celebration
Who hasn’t seen porcelain plates in their grandmother’s cabinet? These exquisite displays of craftsmanship can often seem intimidating to use, reserved only for special occasions. But they can be reimagined to reflect your personality and add charm to every gathering. You can opt to mix vintage and modern designs for a layered look or use bold patterns and colours to create vibrant tablescapes for any occasion.
Whether you’re looking for timeless designs from Christofle or planning a picnic table set up with Dolce & Gabbana, Tatler has the most exquisite porcelain plates to add to any home collection.
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Allôra by Camille Lhuillier-Albani
Above Dessert Plate from the Versailles Collection (Photo: Allôra by Camille Lhuillier-Albani Website)
Above Soup Plate from the Versailles Collection (Photo: Allôra by Camille Lhuillier-Albani Website)
Dessert Plate from the Versailles Collection (Photo: Allôra by Camille Lhuillier-Albani Website)
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From the elegant Versailles collection emerge these two exquisite plates. The dessert plate features a vintage scene, with each brushstroke adding dynamism. Meanwhile, the soup plate features geometric elements that ground your table setup.
Oscar de la Renta for Vista Alegre
Above Coralina by Oscar De La Renta for Vista Alegre (Photo: Rustans Website)
Coralina by Oscar De La Renta for Vista Alegre (Photo: Rustans Website)
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From one of the most reputable haute couture designers in the world, Oscar De La Renta for Vista Alegre is a tableware set that will add a pop of springtime brightness to any gathering. The floral motifs on each plate take inspiration from a dress designed by De La Renta, reflecting his passion for placing nature at the centre of his creations.
Portoro Interior
Above Grapefruit Service Plate (Photo: Portoro Interior Website)
Above Fig Dinner Plate (Photo: Portoro Interior Website)
Grapefruit Service Plate (Photo: Portoro Interior Website)
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Handmade in Limoges, France, these exquisite porcelain plates are sure to elevate any gathering with family and friends. Portoro Interior also features whimsical, fruit-themed plates such as grapefruits, melons and figs, gently embossing delicate prints onto the porcelain.
Christofle
Porcelain Large Rim Plate in Gold Finish from the Malmaison Impériale Collection (Photo: Christofle Website)
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Over the past nearly two hundred years, Christofle has established itself as one of the world’s foremost suppliers of tableware and silverware. Balancing timelessness with contemporary flair, their Malmaison Impériale collection adds a touch of luxury to any dining experience.
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Seletti
Above Classics on Acid Porcelain Dinner Plate in Blu Chinoiserie by Seletti (Photo: Amara Website)
Above Classics on Acids Porcelain Dinner Plate in Hollandia Flowers by Seletti (Photo: Amara Website)
Classics on Acid Porcelain Dinner Plate in Blu Chinoiserie by Seletti (Photo: Amara Website)
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Subverting expectations, Seletti collaborated with Diesel Living to add an eclectic edge to chinoiserie. These eye-catching plates feature classic scenes on porcelain, changing the silhouette with a kaleidoscopic twist.
Versace
Scala Del Palazzo Verde Soup Plate (Photo: Versace Website)
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The details lining the edge of these Versace plates balance sophistication with whimsy, with ornate details evoking images of gardens blooming in the spring.
Ginori 1735
Above Italian porcelain bread plates with jade green decoration from the Ora di Doccia collection (Photo: Ginori 1735 Website)
Above Porcelain bread plates with periwinkle blue decoration from the Oriente Italiano collection (Photo: Ginori 1735 Website)
Italian porcelain bread plates with jade green decoration from the Ora di Doccia collection (Photo: Ginori 1735 Website)
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Ginori 1735’s designs feature vibrant colours in delicate details. For the bread plates from the Ora di Doccia collection, Ginori 1735 spotlights the jade green shades with hand-threaded gold. The Oriente Italiano collection features periwinkle bread plates, allowing the unique details of the tone-on-tone motif to stand out.
Meissen
Above Small Dinner Plate from the Cosmopolitan Royal Meander Collection (Photo: Meissen Website)
Small Dinner Plate from the Cosmopolitan Royal Meander Collection (Photo: Meissen Website)
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The mesmerising details of Meissen’s plate add contemporary flair to any tablescape. Bringing in architectural elements, the edges of this plate feature graphic lines that pair well with any minimalistic aesthetic.
Dolce & Gabbana Casa
Porcelain Dessert Plates (Photo: Dolce & Gabbana Website)
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Contrasting ivory and indigo with bold shades, Dolce & Gabbana’s collection of plates is sure to stun family and friends alike. With their porcelain dessert plates, it invite guests on a multisensorial journey through the Blu Mediterraneo collection. Meanwhile, the bread plates from the Carretto Sicilano collection imbue the tablescape with a distinctively folkloric, rustic element.
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Celine first read Charlotte’s Web at the age of five–and she hasn’t stopped turning pages since. Her favourite authors are Mona Awad and Nat Cassidy. Besides writing for Tatler, she listens to BTS and spends time with her family.
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Celine took up secondary education with a major in English, graduating from De La Salle University in 2023. She advocates for female empowerment through creative expression by writing for Tatler Homes.
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