Dé Off-White and Black High Plate

Each plate is painted by hand in multiple layers to build the dégradé gradient at the rim. This process means the tonal transitions vary from piece to piece, making every plate a singular object within the collection's consistent visual language.

The Dé collection was designed by Ann Demeulemeester, the Belgian fashion designer known for her rigorous use of contrast, shadow, and monochromatic depth. The collaboration with Serax translates those same formal principles into porcelain tableware.

Yes. The collection is designed as a modular system, and different forms, such as high plates, flat plates, cups, and bowls, can be combined freely. The interplay between the shadow gradients of individual pieces is a deliberate part of the design.

Dégradé refers to a gradual transition of tone from one value to another. On the Dé plates, this gradient is built up in several hand-painted layers along the rim, creating a soft, shadow-like shift from off-white into black that references the chiaroscuro tradition in painting.

Serax recommends consulting the care instructions included with the piece, as hand-painted porcelain with layered decoration can be sensitive to repeated high-temperature machine washing. Gentle hand washing is generally advised to preserve the integrity of the painted dégradé.