The Bordallo Pinheiro Bicos plate is a conversation between shadow and light: a crisp grid of tiny diamonds that catches the eye without stealing the show. In this piece from Bordallo Pinheiro, the classic motif turns quietly architectural, adding depth to every composition. As a plates essential, it is intentionally balanced, broad enough for generous plating, slim enough for easy stacking, so the ritual of setting the table feels streamlined rather than formal, elegant without excess.

Design heritage, reinterpreted

Shaped by the playful spirit of Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro, the Bicos texture offers a tactile cadence, like a fine woven fabric translated into porcelain. It lends presence to minimalist settings and pairs naturally with richly patterned linens or stoneware. Across the wider Bicos family: plates, bowls, and sald bowls, the geometry remains consistent, allowing you to curate layered services that stay cohesive from brunch to tasting menus. Used as a set or mixed across the range, it reads as a fluent visual language that elevates everyday dining.

Everyday performance

Good design serves life. This plate is microwave and dishwasher safe; suitable for everyday service as well as special occasions, so you can move from warm courses to effortless cleanup with confidence. The defined rim improves grip and quietly frames food, guiding the eye like a picture mount. From vibrant salads to composed desserts, the flat well gives chefs and home cooks a clean stage that encourages precise, beautiful plating. Made of resilient porcelain, it delivers elevated texture with practical durability for both busy weeknights and generous hosting.

Finishes & complements

Because the collection is available in multiple diameters and a curated palette of Amber, Mineral Grey, Mint Green and Pink, you can design a table by mood: mineral and calm for weekday dinners, mint-fresh for spring parties, or amber to warm candlelight. Combine with matching bowls and salad pieces to build a complete setting, or mix across colours for a collected look. The faceted relief amplifies ingredients’ natural tones, so even simple recipes feel considered and photogenic in any light.

This piece stands out as a refined Bicos ceramic plate within contemporary designer ceramic tableware. If you appreciate crafted reliefs, you will recognise the lineage of a classic Portuguese ceramic dinner plate reimagined with modern ease. Many diners first meet it as the iconic Bordallo Pinheiro Bicos plate or as a versatile Bordallo Pinheiro plate; when you are ready to bring it home, you can buy Bicos plate or explore options through Bordallo Pinheiro, such us: centerpiece or jugs to compose a service that reflects your personal style.