Cyclades Tableware, 23-cm Plate

These ceramic plates, hand-thrown and hand-painted in Sifnos, in the Cyclades, feature the motifs dear to Nikos and his family: flowers, the tree of life, ictus, octopuses, and other marine symbols. Available in an infinite variety of shades of blue—sometimes deep, sometimes luminous—these designs brighten the table and instantly invite you on a journey. Each design is painted freehand, inspired by the moment, and no two plates are exactly alike—as if the sea, the wind, and the light had left their mark on the ceramic. At the table, they evoke that simple yet precious feeling of sharing a piece of the Mediterranean—a touch of summer—all year round.

Here, the tradition dates back to antiquity. Pottery made on this small Cycladic island has long been transported by boat, delivered from village to village all the way to Athens. In the workshop located in the north of the island—which has no specific address; you find it by following directions from neighbors—pottery has been a family business for over a century. In the summer, production ramps up to meet the demand from vacationers and regular customers; the rest of the year, Nikos takes the time to create pieces for Athens’s upscale neighborhoods and for La Maison de Commerce Paris.

The style of this tableware is defined by subtle contrasts: a perfect balance between perfection and imperfection, simple designs, clean lines, and vibrant colors. Timeless—if not eternal—these plates invite you to mix and match patterns, add color to the table, and create a lively, joyful table setting. They pair naturally with the collection’s carafes, bowls, and cups to create a tableware set bursting with color.

Note: Each plate is entirely hand-painted and therefore one-of-a-kind. The designs may vary—lighter or darker, more subtle or more pronounced—depending on the artisan’s creativity. To find out which designs and colors are available, please contact us at info@lamaisondecommerce.com or at 01 43 21 04 64.