Created for generous gatherings and striking presentations, the Bordallo Pinheiro Tropical Fruits platter turns serving into spectacle. As a sculptural accent for the center of the table or a vibrant base for antipasti, cheeses, or desserts, it embodies the joyful spirit of tropical nature translated into refined ceramics. Within plates, few pieces balance playfulness and poise like this tropical serving tray: graphic in color, generous in scale, and unmistakably crafted by the artisans of Bordallo Pinheiro.
Kiwi or Papaya: Two Statements, One Vision
Choose between the juicy geometry of Kiwi and the flowing silhouette of Papaya. Each variant captures a different mood: Kiwi’s electric green seeds create a rhythmic pattern that draws the eye inward, while Papaya’s warm orange and soft cavity suggest abundant hospitality. Either way, the palette energizes contemporary table settings and complements neutral linens, smoked glassware, or rattan textures: an expressive chapter of exotic tableware designed for modern entertaining.
Practical Notes for Effortless Service
Designed for real life as much as for impact, the platter is suitable for microwave use and dishwasher safe, so post-dinner clean-up is simple. Like all fine ceramics, it should not go in the oven and is thermal shock NON resistant. These considerate details protect the surface brilliance and crisp contours that make each handmade ceramic platter so distinctive. The result is a serving piece that performs beautifully day after day without compromising its artisanal aura.
Handcraft in Terracotta
Artisans model each tray in warm terracotta and finish it by hand. Subtle variations in brushwork and glazing are not flaws; they are the signature of the maker, proof of authentic craft. This approach, central to Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro design, blends humor, naturalism, and technical skill, giving life to an artisanal serving dish with tactile presence and visual depth. In every seed, ridge, and highlight, the hand is visible.
Style, Centerpiece, Signature
As a designer terracotta tray or a table focal point, the platter anchors compositions with color and confidence. Layer it with minimal white plates for contrast, or pair it with other fruit-inspired pieces to tell a cohesive story across the course sequence. It sits comfortably in colorful kitchen decor and formal dining rooms alike, proving that utility can be joyful and elegant at once. More than a surface, it is a vivid expression of the brand’s heritage, an object that modern hosts reach for when they want service to feel like design.
