Start with the plate, then build the scene: the Serax Dé plate off white/black var 5 invites you to compose dishes as graphic statements. Belonging to the Plates category, it is conceived as a stage for color, texture, and proportion—perfect for curating small courses, desserts, or shared tastings where contrast leads the narrative.

Dé by Ann Demeulemeester

Within the Serax Dé collection, Ann Demeulemeester translates the language of chiaroscuro into everyday table culture. Here the off-white porcelain becomes a quiet field for hand-painted black gestures—never identical, always intentional. Each piece is hand painted, then refined to be dishwasher safe, so artistry and practicality coexist without compromise.

Material, Process, Presence

Crafted in fine Porcelain, the plate holds a subtle depth that frames both liquid and layered preparations. The tactile glaze and graphic markings create a versatile backdrop for plating strategies that explore how to create contrast in plating. Available across multiple diameters, the smallest works beautifully as a designer appetizer plate or a small round plate with pattern, while larger sizes anchor composed mains with measured intensity.

Styling and Pairings

Intended to be paired with bowls and hand-blown glassware, var 5 thrives in layered mise-en-scènes. For a cohesive tablescape, echo its clarity with Serax Glasses, letting transparency amplify the plate’s brushwork and the vibrancy of ingredients. In this dialogue, reflective steel and textured linens heighten rhythm without overwhelming the drawing on the porcelain.

A Collector’s Choice

For those searching serax dé plate var 5 or ready to buy serax plate var 5, this variation connects daily ritual with gallery-level restraint. It belongs to the Ann Demeulemeester table series, where disciplined forms host expressive detail. Minimal yet magnetic, it proves that the most memorable settings often begin with a single, well-chosen object—one that turns plating into authorship and service into quiet theatre.

In practice, the plate’s graphic field guides scale and spacing, encouraging precision portions and bold negative space. That’s why the Dé var 5 by Serax remains a natural ally for chefs, hosts, and design lovers who use composition as a language—and who expect tableware to do more than carry food: to frame an experience.