Cyclades Tableware, 23 cm plate

On these 23-cm ceramic plates, wheel-thrown and hand-painted in Sifnos in the Cyclades, the motifs dear to Nikos and his family come to life: flowers, the tree of life, the ichthys, octopuses, and other marine symbols. Rendered in an infinite range of blues—sometimes deep, sometimes luminous—these designs brighten the table and immediately evoke a sense of travel. Each motif is painted freehand, guided by the inspiration of the moment, and no two plates are ever quite the same, as if the sea, the wind, and the light had left their mark on the ceramic. At the table, they offer that simple and 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 was once transported by boat, delivered from village to village all the way to Athens. In the workshop located in the northern part of the island—which has no specific address; you find it by following directions from the neighbors—pottery has been a family business for over a century. In the summer, production ramps up to supply holiday tables and loyal customers; the rest of the year, Nikos takes the time to create pieces for the elegant neighborhoods of Athens and for La Maison de Commerce in Paris.

The style of this tableware is based on subtle contrasts: a delicate balance between perfection and imperfection, simple designs, confident shapes, 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 carafes, bowls, and cups from the collection, resulting in tableware in a thousand shades.

Note: Each plate is entirely hand-painted and therefore unique. The designs may vary—lighter or darker, softer or more defined—depending on the artisan’s creativity.
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