Portmeirion Sophie Conran White Salad Plate, Set of 4
These simple, beautiful, and functional nine-inch plates are part of an entire tableware and bakeware collection designed by Sophie Conran, an English food writer with her own gourmet pie company. Conran infuses her namesake tableware with a flowing organic nature and tactile expression, as evidenced by the ridges and dipped rims that recall handcrafted pottery. Made of porcelain expressly for Portmeirion, the collection comes in glossy white with select pieces available in cool blue celadon and a creamy biscuit color.The versatile nine-inch plate finds uses throughout the day, from breakfast to lunch to dinner and dessert. Each of the four plates in the set shows the collection's finger-ridge motif across the center as well as on the slightly wavy rim, and when stacked, the plates with their uneven profiles create a rustic yet modern appeal. Quite durable and chip-resistant, the plates may be used to warm food in the microwave or oven, store a leftover slice of pie in the freezer, and after use, slip into the dishwasher for easy clean-up.--Ann Bieri