Hand-Painted Sardines Porcelain Nesting Plates

A school of blue sardines drawn across luminous porcelain

The Sardines Nesting Plates bring a playful coastal subject to the ceremony of aperitivo. Three graduated oval dishes are animated with hand-painted fish, their fine cobalt lines echoing vintage seafood tins, market illustrations, and the abundance of Mediterranean waters. Conceived through a design collaboration and handcrafted in Turkey, the set balances wit with the refinement of fine porcelain.

Design Collaboration

Science-Informed Design: The original pattern was developed by an interior designer whose practice draws on research, proportion, and the relationship between objects and their surroundings.
Functional Composition: The sardines are arranged to respond to each plate’s dimensions, creating individual illustrations that become a larger visual sequence when the set is displayed together.
Coastal Reference: Sardines connect the plates to the markets, fishing traditions, and convivial food culture found throughout the Mediterranean.

Porcelain & Process

Limoges Porcelain: Fine porcelain gives the dishes a bright, delicate ground that sharpens the intricate blue linework.
Hand-Painted Illustration: Each fish is individually rendered, preserving subtle changes in outline, scale, and detail across the set.
Handcrafted in Turkey: The plates are produced in small batches, with slight variations in shape and decoration reflecting their handmade construction.
Graduated Nesting Form: Three oval sizes fit neatly together for storage while remaining easy to separate for service.

Aperitivo Service

From the Sea: Present smoked fish, anchovies, marinated seafood, or crostini in dishes that extend the coastal theme.
Before Dinner: Divide olives, almonds, charcuterie, and cheeses among the three sizes for an unfussy aperitivo spread.
After the Meal: Use for chocolates, candied citrus, dried fruit, or other small indulgences passed around the table.
When Not in Use: Stack or arrange the plates where their illustrated sardines can be enjoyed as a complete composition.

Product Details

Material: Limoges porcelain
Construction: Handcrafted and hand-painted
Design: Cobalt-blue sardine illustrations
Small Plate: 16 x 10 cm / approximately 6.3 x 3.9 in
Medium Plate: 18 x 11 cm / approximately 7.1 x 4.3 in
Large Plate: 21 x 12 cm / approximately 8.3 x 4.7 in
Height: 2 cm / approximately 0.8 in each
Includes: Three nesting oval plates in small, medium, and large
Origin: Turkey
Safety: Food-safe, non-toxic glaze
Care: Dishwasher safe
Variation: Small differences in shape, color, and illustration are expected in handcrafted pieces

Ideal For

• Serving aperitivo, mezze, and small shared bites
• Presenting smoked fish, olives, cheeses, or charcuterie
• Bringing a coastal note to contemporary tableware
• Displaying as functional porcelain artwork
• Gifting to seafood lovers and adventurous hosts

Illustrative, unexpected, and made for passing around the table, the Sardines Nesting Plates capture the spirited ease of a long Mediterranean aperitivo.