The 12 best glazed plates that give your table a relaxed, Mediterranean hit of joy

The 12 best glazed plates look like they were picked up on vacation in Italy, and they help create that easy sense of style the country is famous for

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1. Best warm-toned glazed plates

2. Best simple glazed plates

3. Best dark glazed plates

4. Best bold glazed plates

If you find plain white plates a bit boring, and patterns too much, consider glazed plates–they come in a raft of different colors and beautiful finishes. 

Choose plates with reactive glazes that offer rich tonal surfaces, or those with polished glazes and high-gloss finishes for statement place settings. Many glazed plates have a handcrafted or rustic quality to them, which adds charm to your table. 

On a practical note, glazed plates are often scratch-resistant too. So whether you're on the hunt for the best dinnerware sets, or just some every day plates, here's our selection from the best home decor stores.

Best warm-toned glazed plates

Jacqueline dinner plate
1. Jacqueline dinner plate

Price: $120 for set of 4

With its antiqued gold glaze and soft round silhouette, this (D10.5") stoneware plate set will add a warm, rustic quality to your dining table. It's freezer, dishwasher and microwave safe too.

Jera dinner plate set
2. Jera dinner plate

Price: $80 for set of 4

Crafted in Portugal, with a high gloss reactive glaze, the warm bronze hues and organic shape of this (D10.75") stoneware set combine an earthy feel with a soft shimmer for an elevated rustic vibe.

Prado blue dinner plate
3. Prado blue dinner plate

Price: $12.95

Made by hand in Portugal, this (D10.75") stoneware dinner plate has a simple shape and a rich, tonal reactive glaze that makes each piece appear to subtly shift in color. It can be teamed with pieces in the wider collection too.

Best simple glazed plates

Our Place dinner plate set
1. Dinner plate set

Price: $60 for set of 4

From Our Place, these (D10.5") hand-glazed ceramic plates feature a glossy scratch-resistant interior and a fine satin exterior. They have a distinct lip to help keep the good stuff where it belongs too.

Coffee Studio dining plate set
2. Coffee Studio plates

Price: $55 for set of 4

This mixed (D6") Coffee Studio patterned plate set from Royal Doulton is designed to accompany mugs in the same series. The graphic navy, purple, dark and light grey colorways are balanced by the partially dipped glaze finish and make a stylish breakfast set.

Marcus salad plate
3. Marcus salad plate

Price: $27

Crafted from stoneware, this salad plate is also a good size for a delicious dessert, and is available in a soft grey or crisp white finish. We love the white version with its simple speckled finish, which makes each piece unique.

Best dark glazed plates

Flow plate
1. Flow plate

Price: $35

Layer dark and pale neutral tones at your dining table with this black plate from Ferm Living. Its semi-matte glaze offers an earthy feel and provides a dramatic backdrop for your dinner.

Deep stoneware plate
2. Deep stoneware plate

Price: $20.99

Available in charcoal grey, glossy white or beige, this deep (D8.25") stoneware plate has an attractive reactive glaze and is a great size and shape for eating easy pasta dinners on the sofa.

Fynn dinner plate
3. Fynn dinner plate

Price: $16.95

This handmade (D11.6") dinner plate is trimmed, scraped and sponged, then fired and finished by hand. Its rich black and white reactive glazes give the beautiful effect of far-off galaxies and starscapes.

Best bold glazed plates

Briar dinner plate
1. Briar dinner plate

Price: $18

Made in Portugal and available in mint, iris blue, lavender and white, this (D10.5") glazed stoneware plate has a bold rustic charm and can be teamed with a side plate, cereal bowl, pasta bowl and mug in the same series.

Pinova dessert plates
2. Pinova dessert plates

Price: $64 for set of 4

Choose dark turquoise, paprika or ivory for this set of four (D8.5") stoneware dessert plates. Crafted in Portugal, the rich polished glaze gives them a bold high gloss finish that will stand out on your table.

Cucina Fresca dinner plate
3. Cucina Fresca dinner plate

Price: $46

Made from glazed terracotta clay and inspired by the Tuscan landscape, the Cucina Fresca dinner plate is offered in a series of zingy hues: sky, mint, canary, green and cream and will bring a rustic handcrafted vibe to your table. 

What dinnerware does not scratch?

Inevitably, any dinnerware used daily is prone to wear and tear, such as scratches from knives, forks and spoons. However, some materials are less prone to scratches than others. 

'Porcelain, bone china and stoneware are all good scratch-resistant materials for dinnerware,' says Daniella Bingham, Tabletop Buyer at Anthropologie. 'However, porcelain is the most scratch resistant material out there right now.' 

Jacky Parker

Jacky Parker is a London-based freelance journalist and content creator, specialising in interiors, travel and food. From buying guides and real home case studies to shopping and news pages, she produces a wide range of features for national magazines and SEO content for websites

A long-time contributor to Livingetc, as a member of the team, she regularly reports on the latest trends, speaking to experts and discovering the latest tips. Jacky has also written  for other publications such as Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home, Red, Grand Designs, Sunday Times Style and AD, Country Homes and Interiors and ELLE Decoration. 

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