Stratificata Charger Plate | Hand-Painted Italian Charger Plate from Deruta

The Stratificata Charger Plate is the expressive foundation of the Stratificata collection. Handcrafted and hand-painted by skilled artisans in Deruta, Italy, its rich cobalt surface is created through layers of sponging and free-flowing brushwork that give the plate its distinctive movement, depth, and character.

More than any other piece in the collection, the charger reveals the motion of the artisan’s hand. Cobalt shifts in density and intensity across the surface; brushstrokes overlap and move in different directions; areas of deeper pigment give way to lighter passages of blue. Even the glaze carries texture, adding another layer of depth to the surface. These variations can be pronounced, making each charger visibly different from the next and creating a surface that feels energetic rather than uniform.

That expressive quality is central to the design of Stratificata. Used as the foundation of a complete place setting, the charger creates a rich, dynamic field of cobalt beneath the more structured pieces layered above it. Golden yellow petal motifs, defined cobalt linework, and luminous white fields emerge against this energetic base, creating the contrast between movement and structure that gives the collection its character.

Traditionally used as the foundation of a layered place setting, the Stratificata Charger Plate can also be used on its own as an oversized plate for generous entrées, shared presentations, or special occasions. Its substantial 13-inch form gives it a strong presence whether layered with the collection or used independently.

Each charger is individually worked by hand using techniques passed down through generations. Variations in the placement and density of the sponging, the movement of the brushwork, the depth of the cobalt, and the texture and character of the glaze are inherent to this expressive process. No two chargers will present or feel exactly the same.

Crafted using traditional techniques and double-fired for lasting beauty, the Stratificata Charger Plate brings richness, movement, texture, and the unmistakable character of the artisan’s hand to the foundation of the table.

Key Features

• Handmade and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy

• Expressive cobalt surface created through layered sponging and brushwork

• Textured glaze adds depth and tactile character to the surface

• Pronounced variations in color, density, brushwork, and glaze give each charger its own character

• Creates the dynamic foundation for the more structured pieces layered above it

• Functions as both a traditional charger and an oversized plate

• Traditional Deruta artisan craftsmanship

• Food safe

• Lead free

• Double-fired for durability

• Designed for entertaining and everyday gatherings

Specifications

Collection: Stratificata

Material: Hand-painted Italian earthenware ceramic

Origin: Deruta, Italy

Dimensions & Weight

• Diameter: 31.8 cm (12.5”)

• Height: 3.8 cm (1.5”)

• Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)

Because of the expressive hand-sponged and hand-painted process used to create the cobalt surface, variations from charger to charger are more pronounced than elsewhere in the Stratificata collection. Differences in the texture and character of the glaze are also part of this handmade process, as are slight variations in size and weight.