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Cordelia Side Plate, Green Set of 4

£95

Materials
Fine European Earthernware
Width
22 cm

A set of 4 Fine European earthenware side plate from hand painted in Caldas da Rainha — the trailing vine of dark leaves and pale blue-green stem running the full rim tells the story of the Mediterranean obsession with olives. Elevates without trying. 

Inspiration
The olive motif has been used in art and design since the ancient Greeks wove it into the hair of their gods and pressed it into the edges of their pottery. The Romans used it as a symbol of peace after a conquest. The Byzantine mosaicists built it into their church floors. The Moorish craftsmen who moved through Andalusia and into Portugal abstracted it — took the leaf, simplified it to its essential shape, set it trailing along a stem, with the particular simplicity by which it evolved into this design.
Collectors Questions

Q: I only need side plates — are they sold as complete sets on their own?


A: Side plates are sold and available as their own set of four. The word "side plate" undersells them — they work brilliantly as bread plates, dessert plates, and serving dishes for small bites. A set of four at the centre of a table with cheese and fruit is a complete thing in itself.

Q: Are they dishwasher safe?


A: Yes, on a low-temperature or eco cycle (ideally ≤30–45°C) with a mild, non-aggressive detergent, and with heated drying switched off. Hand-washing is still the preferable routine for long-term durability, particularly for pieces with fine painted or gilded detail.

Q: Do the side plates match the dinner plates from the same collection exactly?


A: Where a matching dinner plate exists within the same collection — such as the Cara Shell or Camilla pairs — both are drawn from the same glaze and pattern, so they're designed to sit together as one setting. That said, mixing different designs across the Casa by JJ range is always encouraged.

Q: Are side plates a good starting point for someone new to a collection?


A: Yes — a set of four side plates is a versatile way to bring a pattern into daily use before deciding whether to add the dinner plate or bowls from the same design.

Q: Are these a suitable wedding or housewarming gift?


A: A set of four distinctive side plates is one of the more considered gifts you can give — something the recipient will use and notice every time, and won't already own. A handwritten note is available at checkout.

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Towards A Greener Future

At Casa by JJ, we believe true luxury considers its legacy, not just in heirloom pieces, but in the planet we leave behind. That’s why we are proud to triple carbon offset, going beyond neutral to give back more than we take. Every collection is a step towards a greener future, where beauty at home and responsibility to the world exist in harmony.

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