Much as we love summer. we admit we’re excited to see autumn. It really is the ‘season of mellow fruitfulness’, and we’re looking forward to pumpkin soup, hearty stews, fruit pies and more. The perfect autumn menu deserves a stylish setting, so we’re putting away the delicate pastel plates in favour of some chunky, earth-toned stoneware, perfect for autumn’s bounty. Here’s what we’ve found.
1. Oslo stoneware platter, ProCook
This 36 x 24cm oval platter is great for heaping bread onto or serving up a warming roast. Made from durable stoneware with an oatmeal reactive glaze finish, it’s practical too. Dishwasher, microwave and oven safe, it costs £24 from ProCook.
2. Ochre stoneware meadow jug, Gisela Graham
In chunky stoneware with an ochre meadow design, this jug would be perfect for serving comforting custard, cream or as a vase for autumn flowers. £14.99, available from Gisela Graham.
3. 12-piece stoneware blue glaze dinner set, Sabichi
Add a modern touch to your tabletop with this contemporary dinnerware collection. Made from durable stoneware this 12-piece dinner set has an eye-catching reactive blue colour. It is perfect for both everyday dining and special occasions and comprises 4 dinner plates, 4 side plates and 4 bowls. £59, available from La Redoute.
4. Craft stoneware dinner collection, Design Vintage
This stoneware collection (above and main image) is a beautifully handmade range in earthy natural colours. Each piece may vary just slightly, adding to the beauty of the tableware. There’s everything you need from dinner plates to egg cups, and prices start at £10 from Design Vintage.
5. Set of two stoneware mugs, Funky Chunky Furniture Co
This pair of stoneware mugs is truly unique. Handcrafted and hand-painted, the mugs are offwhite with a warm, earthy interior glaze. The reactive glaze used on these stoneware mugs means that the firing process changes the colours, creating a unique pattern in the every mug. £27.50, available from Funky Chunky Furniture Co.
6. Woodland friends stoneware nibbles bowl, Sophie Allport
This elegantly designed nibbles bowl adds a timeless feel to any table setting. Made from stoneware for a rustic touch, the printed leaves evoke autumnal charm. £12, available from Sophie Allport.
7. Stoneware serving bowl, Cox & Cox
In light grey and beige speckled tones, reminiscent of a sanded effect, this stoneware bowl brings warm and natural tones to your dining space. Practical as well as stylish, this dish is microwave, oven and dishwasher safe, making it ideal for everyday use, or for bringing out for special occasions. £45, available from Cox & Cox.
8. Cotton candy small stoneware oil pourer, Habulous
A handmade oil pourer bottle, also suitable for vinegar and other sauces or even as a tall vase on your table. The pale pink and mint green glazes contrast with exposed flecked stoneware with its rich orange-toned burn created by the kiln-firing. Available in two sizes, prices start at £32 from Habulous.
9. Blue stoneware meadow oval platter, Gisela Graham
A pretty, practically sized oval plate with a blue meadow design, this is ideal for dishing up anything from cookies to veg. With a matching side plate and bowl available separately, it costs £24.99 from Gisela Graham.
10. Stoneware serving bowl, Salt and Steel
This unusual stoneware bowl is perfect for serving anything from pasta to potatoes, and would also make a great fruit bowl. Dishwasher and microwave safe, it costs £45 from Salt and Steel.
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