Villeroy & Boch Afina Porcelain Side Plates, Set of 2, 22cm, White

Pair of high-quality, versatile side plates for crunchy salads, warm croissants or homemade desserts. Made of porcelain in a modern coupe shape with a raised rim. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Part of the Afina collection, by Villeroy & Boch inspired by concentric rays of sunshine, the tableware features a tactile ring-shaped relief. Afina is loved for its minimalist shapes with delicate, carefully crafted details. Villeroy & Boch has been synonymous with such expressive porcelain of the highest quality since 1748.

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.