The Conran Shop Shapes Oval Porcelain Platter, Cacao, 32cm

A multi-faceted serving platter from the Shapes series designed by Studio Word, originally for The Conran Shop Korea. Studio Word is a multi-disciplinary design practice run by a creative husband and wife duo. Shapes is said to be inspired by old Korean architectural tiles found on traditional buildings.

Made from porcelain, the oval platter has a shiny glaze inside with a smooth matt unglazed outside. It's oven safe up to 210°C, dishwasher and microwave-safe.

Choose the perfect china

All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability. Except for pieces with special trims, everything is dishwasher-safe. Below are a few options to consider when choosing your perfect china.

• Earthenware Strong and practical, earthenware is often a little thicker than other ceramics, making it ideal for everyday use.
• Stoneware Fired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes.
• Porcelain Affordable yet luxurious, porcelain is renowned for its translucency. Fired at high temperatures, porcelain has an extremely tough glazed surface, making it durable.
• Fine china The synthetic bone ash used in fine china makes it a more affordable alternative to bone china. Like bone china, it's strong, translucent and delicate, and creamier in colour.
• New bone china A type of porcelain with added calcium oxide to achieve a similar aesthetic as bone china, but without animal bone ash.
• Bone china White bone china is the strongest and most translucent ceramic. Though it looks delicate, it's tough enough for daily use and is usually dishwasher-safe. It contains at least 35% bone ash.