Handmade Stoneware Side Plate by Brooker Ceramics
A side plate that reads as both utility and object. This side plate carries a quiet, considered presence. Its matte surface and darker tonal variation give it a quality you don't often find in mass-made ware. Made by hand in Oxfordshire, each plate is thrown individually, fired to high strength, and finished with a triple-ringed foot that adds both visual rhythm and lasting durability. This is functional ware that deserves to be on display.
Form & Character
A plate is a circle, and a circle settles a room. The plate sits flat and open, inviting the eye to rest on its surface. The triple-ringed foot does more than add strength. It draws the eye downward, creates a rhythm, and holds the piece lightly above the table. There's a weightedness to it, a sense of being held together by thought rather than mass. The matte finish refuses to catch light in an obvious way. Instead, it holds it, creates subtle pools of tone. It's the kind of piece you notice differently every time you set the table.
Made for the Table. Built for Display.
Your side plate will live two lives. On the table, it holds your food with practical confidence, made strong enough for everyday use, seasoned with every meal. But this is where it becomes something more. A stack of these plates in an open shelf, or a single plate leaning against the wall, earns its place in how you arrange your room. The darker tones create visual weight. The triple-ringed foot suggests craft, suggests intentionality. Handmade ware doesn't need to hide away in a cabinet. This plate wants to be seen. It anchors a room.
Handcrafted in Oxfordshire
Every plate begins on the potter's wheel in the Brooker Ceramics studio in Oxfordshire. The clay is centered by hand, pulled upward, shaped by intuition and touch. Because of this, no two plates are exactly alike. One surface may sit slightly differently than another. One foot may have a subtle variation in its form. This isn't a flaw. It's a record of the maker's hand. The studio fires each piece to a high temperature in an electric kiln, creating a surface that is dense, durable, and built to last. It's this commitment to handwork, to the honesty of the making process, that defines Brooker Ceramics.
Quality & Care
The surface is food-safe, waterproof, and fired to such high temperature that it becomes dense and chip-resistant. It holds up to everyday use, every wash, every year. Dishwasher safe. Or hand-wash if you prefer. There's something meditative about it. The darker tones can develop a subtle patina over time as oils and use settle into the matte surface, giving each plate its own history. This is not a precious object. It's made to be used, held, loved, and lived with.
About Brooker Ceramics
Brooker Ceramics is a handmade studio in Oxfordshire making functional ware and sculptural ceramics. The work is rooted in the belief that handmade objects bring something irreplaceable to how we live. They slow us down, they tell a story, they connect us to the hand that made them. The studio builds a community of over 25,000 followers on YouTube who watch the process, understand the craft, and choose handmade. Every piece that leaves the studio is made with intention. It's this philosophy that guides every plate, every bowl, every vessel.
Handmade, so there may be variations in shape and glaze.
Refund policyOur refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we are unable to offer a full refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused, in the same condition you received it, and in its original packaging. A receipt or proof of purchase is required for all returns. Please do not send your purchase back to Country living; instead, follow the steps below to return your item to Brooker Ceramics.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned:
- Perishable items such as plants, food, and flowers.
- Gift cards, downloadable software, some health and personal care items, and intimate or sanitary goods.
- Hazardous materials or items containing flammable liquids or gases.
Returns for Ceramics
- Ceramics are eligible for return within 30 days of purchase.
- Returned ceramics must be unused and in the same condition in which you received them, including their original packaging.
- To initiate a return, please contact us via email at hello@earthandclay.co.uk for instructions. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
- Once we receive and inspect the returned item, we will notify you via email of the approval or rejection of your refund. If approved, your refund will be processed, and a credit will be applied to your original method of payment within a certain amount of days.
Partial Refunds
In certain situations, only partial refunds may be granted. This may apply to:
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged, or missing parts for reasons not due to our error.
- Any item returned more than 30 days after delivery.
Sale Items
Only regular-priced items may be refunded. Sale items are non-refundable.
Exchanges
We replace items only if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange an item for the same one, please contact us at hello@earthandclay.co.uk and we will provide a return address.
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you will receive a gift credit for the return value. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift at the time of purchase, or if the gift giver had the item shipped to themselves, we will send the refund to the gift giver.
Shipping Returns
Please contact us at hello@earthandclay.co.uk and we will provide a return address. Shipping costs for returns are the customer’s responsibility and are non-refundable. If a refund is issued, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from the refund amount.
For higher-value items, we recommend using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance, as we cannot guarantee receipt of your returned item.
Late or Missing Refunds
If you have not received your refund within the expected timeframe, please:
- Check your bank account.
- Contact your credit card company, as there may be a delay in processing.
- Contact your bank, as processing times may vary.
If you have completed these steps and still have not received your refund, please contact us at hello@earthandclay.co.uk.
Need Help?
Contact us at hello@earthandclay.co.uk for any questions related to refunds and returns. Thank you for supporting Brooker Ceramics and Plants!