Sigillata Signature Plate
Made by Serax
Designed by Chris Mestdagh
Chris Mestdagh approaches tableware as a sculptor approaches form. The Sigillata Signature Plate carries a geometric bas-relief pattern across its unglazed exterior, creating a surface that reads differently in every light, and against every hand that holds it. Inside, a smooth glaze offers both practicality and contrast, the raw and the refined held in deliberate tension.
Available in three sizes, the plates are proportioned to work across a full dining sequence, from first course to main. Each size coordinates with the corresponding deep plate in the collection, which can receive a flat plate as a lid, making the pairing functional as well as considered.
- Geometric bas-relief unglazed exterior
- Smooth glazed interior, easy to clean
- Available in a palette of subtle, earthy tones
- Designed to stack and pair with Sigillata deep plates
- Part of a full collection including cups and bowls
Mestdagh's palette runs to quiet, earthy tones that reward mixing. A table set with varied colors reads as layered and personal rather than matched and prescribed, which is precisely the sensibility the Sigillata Signature collection was designed to encourage.
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Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Serax. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the bas-relief technique used on these plates?
Bas-relief is a form of low sculptural relief in which a pattern is raised slightly from a flat surface. On the Sigillata Signature Plate, this geometric texture is applied to the unglazed exterior, giving the piece a tactile, almost architectural quality that contrasts with the smooth glazed interior.
Are the Sigillata plates dishwasher safe?
The smooth glazed interior is designed to be practical and easy to clean. For specific care instructions regarding the unglazed exterior, consulting Serax's official product documentation is recommended, as unglazed stoneware can require particular handling to preserve its texture and finish.
How do the Sigillata plates and deep plates work together?
The flat plates are sized to rest on top of the deep plates, functioning as lids. This design detail makes the pairing useful for serving and presentation, and it reflects the collection's broader attention to proportion and practical form.
Who is Chris Mestdagh?
Chris Mestdagh is a Belgian designer whose work frequently explores the relationship between craft tradition and contemporary form. His collaboration with Serax on the Sigillata Signature collection draws on ceramic heritage while producing pieces suited to modern, expressive table settings.
Can Sigillata pieces in different colors be mixed at the table?
Yes, and the collection is designed with this in mind. The earthy, restrained palette of Sigillata Signature means that different colorways sit naturally together, producing a table that feels considered rather than uniform.
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