HKLIVING 70s Ceramics Dessert Plate in Grit | Stoneware Side Plate | Set of 2

Small plates that do a lot of quiet work.

This is the HKLIVING 70s Ceramics Dessert Plate in Grit, part of one of HKLIVING's most enduring and versatile tableware collections. Each plate arrives as a set of two, finished in a sandy, warm-toned glaze scattered with darker speckles that give the surface a raw, almost geological quality. It is a finish that looks considered on the table without trying too hard.

At 17.5cm in diameter, these work as dessert plates, side plates, or the kind of plate you reach for when you just need something small and beautiful to serve on. As with all pieces in the 70s ceramics range, each plate is subject to natural variation in glaze and finish: no two are quite identical, and that is very much the point. The speckle pattern shifts, the depth of colour varies slightly, and the result is tableware that feels genuinely handmade rather than mass-produced.

The Grit colourway sits naturally alongside other finishes in the 70s ceramics collection, making it easy to build a table setting that feels layered and collected rather than matchy. It also holds its own as a standalone addition to an existing set.

Styling Suggestions

Grit is one of the most versatile colourways in the 70s ceramics range. That sandy, speckled finish sits comfortably alongside warm neutrals, earthy greens, and deeper tones like plum or charcoal. Mix it with other 70s ceramics colourways for a relaxed, eclectic table, or pair with natural linen, timber, and simple glassware for a more pared-back, Scandinavian-influenced setting.

As a dessert or side plate, it works equally well for an informal weeknight supper as it does for a more considered dinner table spread. Stack a few on open shelving or a kitchen dresser between uses, they are worth showing off.

Why We Like It

The 70s ceramics collection has been a cornerstone of what HKLIVING does well for good reason. The glazes are rich, the forms are unpretentious, and the pieces work just as hard on a dressed table as they do stacked casually in a cupboard. The Grit colourway is a particular favourite: that sandy base with scattered dark speckles gives it a texture and depth that photographs well but feels even better in person. The natural variation between pieces means that even within a set, there is a subtle individuality that keeps the table looking interesting.

Key Features

• HKLIVING 70s Ceramics Dessert Plate in Grit, set of 2
• Stoneware with a speckled sandy glaze
• Natural variation in finish between pieces
• Diameter: 17.5cm, height: 2cm
• Weight per plate: 310g
• Food safe
• Dishwasher safe
• Microwave safe
• Part of the wider HKLIVING 70s Ceramics collection