Olio by Barber Osgerby and Royal Doulton is a miscellaneous collection of things, reminiscent of found objects and inspired by a sense of craftsmanship and the handmade. Designed for everyday use, these functional tableware designs come in a colour palette of timeless white.
The simple yet striking silhouettes really make a statement. From London designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, the collection is built from a combination of materials and surface finishes, the main element being ceramic with different clays and both glazed and unglazed details.
An idiosyncratic mix of shapes and materials, the principal idea behind Olio is that it's not a 'set' but a collection. The designs can be used alone but will also sit happily alongside other objects in your home. With a focus on craftsmanship, this intelligently designed and considered range is designed for everyday use.
This 12-piece dinnerware set includes four dinner plates, four side plates and four cereal bowls.
Choose the perfect china
All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability. Except for pieces with special trims, everything is dishwasher-safe. Below are a few options to consider when choosing your perfect china.
| Earthenware | Strong and practical, earthenware is often a little thicker than other ceramics, making it ideal for everyday use. |
| Stoneware | Fired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes. |
| Porcelain | Affordable yet luxurious, porcelain is renowned for its translucency. Fired at high temperatures, porcelain has an extremely tough glazed surface, making it durable. |
| Fine china | The synthetic bone ash used in fine china makes it a more affordable alternative to bone china. Like bone china, it's strong, translucent and delicate, and creamier in colour. |
| New bone china | A type of porcelain with added calcium oxide to achieve a similar aesthetic as bone china, but without animal bone ash. |
| Bone china | White bone china is the strongest and most translucent ceramic. Though it looks delicate, it's tough enough for daily use and is usually dishwasher-safe. It contains at least 35% bone ash. |
