Astier de Villatte
Cube Side Plate
Editor's Notes
Serve up sweet treats or delicious sides on this Cube dessert plate from Astier de Villatte.
Votary of pre-industrial fabrication, Astier de Villatte is celebrated for being the one and only studio in Paris to hold and harbour the traditions of artisanal ceramic production. Restoring the ancestral systems of moulding and stamping, the Cube side plate is made using handcrafting techniques from the Middle Ages which involve moulding a handmade sheet of clay, double firing the ‘biscuit’ piece and glazing the product in white enamel – a lengthy process that involves a drying time of up to one month. Its repeating structure evokes the geometry of the natural world, from honeycomb sheets to turtle shells and minute cell formations. Each handmade piece tells a beautiful story, it romances and imparts a sense of nostalgia into its owner. Arrange with other glazed plates in the collection to breathe an air of authenticity into your dining collection.
Artisanal production gives each ceramic object a unique aspect, meaning products may slightly vary.
Features
- Cube side plate
- Handmade by master artisans
- Engraved with the brand's signature and initials of master artisan
- Clay sourced from quarries in the Paris basin
- Hand wash recommended
- Use dishwasher tablets free from phosphates
- Not suitable for microwaves or traditional ovens
- Made in Paris
COMPOSITION & SIZE
90% Parisian Black Clay; 10% White Enamel
H: 1cm, Dia: 23cm