{"product_id":"the-biona-table-ceramic-dinner-plate-set","title":"The Biona Table | 20-Piece Round Ceramic Dinner Plate Set in Beige and Black","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dinner plate does more than hold food. It sets the visual stage for every meal served on it — the contrast ratio between the glaze and the dish, the way light pools in the rim, the weight your guests feel when they lift it from the table. The Biona Table is a 20-piece ceramic set that understands this relationship intimately, pairing a warm beige base with an organic black rim glaze that frames each course like a gallery wall frames a painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plate is wheel-thrown and twice-fired at 1,240 degrees Celsius, a temperature that vitrifies the clay body completely and creates a surface harder than steel — scratch-resistant, chip-resistant, and impervious to the thermal shock of going from a 200-degree oven to a cold marble countertop. The reactive glaze means no two plates are identical: the black rim bleeds slightly differently across each piece, creating a collection that feels curated rather than manufactured. The set includes 20 plates — enough for a full dinner party with seconds, or a daily rotation that spreads the wear across the entire set rather than concentrating it on your three \"good plates.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a quiet confidence to serving on ceramic that feels substantial in the hand. Not the fragile translucence of bone china that makes guests nervous to hold it. Not the hollow clink of mass-produced stoneware that sounds like a cafeteria tray trying to pass as dinnerware. The Biona Table occupies the sweet spot — weighty enough to feel permanent, refined enough to feel intentional, durable enough to survive the dishwasher after a dinner party that ran three hours past its scheduled end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe table is set. The conversation has already begun.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1A3A5C;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20-Piece Complete Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twenty matching dinner plates. No mixing and matching with open-stock pieces that arrived from different production batches. Your table looks intentional from the first setting to the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1A3A5C;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReactive Glaze Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black rim glaze is applied by hand and reacts uniquely in the kiln. Each plate has subtle variations in the bleed pattern — no two are identical, but all 20 clearly belong to the same family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1A3A5C;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1,240 deg C Vitrified Firing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay body fully vitrified. Water absorption under 0.5%. Scratch resistance that stands up to steak knives, metal serving utensils, and the guest who insists on cutting everything with the edge of their fork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1A3A5C;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThermal Shock Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe from freezer to oven to table. No cracking when a cold salad plate meets a hot entree, no crazing after months of microwave reheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1A3A5C;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher and Microwave Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e The glaze is non-porous and lead-free. Full dishwasher cycles will not dull the finish. Microwave reheating will not create hot spots or glaze degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1A3A5C;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBeige + Black Colorway:\u003c\/strong\u003e A neutral palette that complements any kitchen, any tablecloth, any cuisine. The beige warms under warm dining room light; the black rim provides definition under bright kitchen fluorescents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1A3A5C;\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStackable Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plates nest cleanly for storage. The foot ring is sized to prevent wobble when stacked up to 10 high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Fired Ceramic (Vitrified at 1,240 deg C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Dinner Plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlaze Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reactive Glaze (Hand-Applied Black Rim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biona Beige Body + Black Rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 0.5% (Fully Vitrified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20 deg C to 250 deg C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round with Slightly Raised Rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (All Cycles)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Up to 10 Plates, Stable Foot Ring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome cooks who have graduated from their post-college IKEA set and want dinnerware that signals adulthood without screaming for attention. Small restaurants and cafes use the Biona Table as their house plate — the neutral palette works with everything from a delicate crudo to a hearty pasta, and the durability survives commercial dishwasher cycles without visible wear at month six. Catering companies stock them for plated dinners at weddings and corporate events where the plates must look elevated but withstand 150-cover service with hot entrees, stacking, and post-event cleaning. Interior stylists recommend them for open-shelf kitchens where the plates are always visible — the beige and black palette photographs well and does not compete with the room's color story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the black rim fade after repeated dishwasher cycles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The black rim is a reactive glaze, not a surface paint or decal. It is chemically bonded to the ceramic body during the 1,240 deg C firing and will not fade, peel, or abrade regardless of dishwasher frequency. We have tested plates through 500+ commercial dishwasher cycles with no measurable color shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do the plates scratch easily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The vitrified surface is harder than most metal utensils. Casual cutlery marks (gray lines from metal transfer) wipe off with a scrub sponge. Deep scratches from aggressive serrated knife use with heavy pressure will leave permanent marks — as they would on any ceramic. Treat the plates like quality cookware and they will look new for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the beige color consistent across all 20 plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The beige body glaze is highly consistent (within 2% color variance across any production batch). The black rim, being reactive, varies slightly in bleed pattern — this is the intended aesthetic, not a defect. If you require absolute uniformity, the Biona Table may not be the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I buy additional plates individually?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The Biona Table is sold as a 20-piece set. For replacement plates or expansion beyond 20, contact us for open-stock availability. We maintain production consistency such that plates from different batches will match within the natural reactive-glaze variance range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are these plates heavy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Each plate weighs approximately 650g — substantial enough to feel grounded on the table, but not heavy enough to make clearing a 12-person dinner feel like a forearm workout. For comparison, a standard restaurant-grade porcelain dinner plate is 450-550g; the Biona Table adds about 20% more material for the deeper foot ring and reinforced rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-gallery\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S7acce098591d423698682ac20ae2e98fY.webp?v=1768964579\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 15px;\" alt=\"Dinner plate 1\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/Sc7f5c86608a74d8284d14580643d0eb8I.webp?v=1768964579\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 15px;\" alt=\"Dinner plate 2\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S1992c372af884963af5a0e57525be8c6E.webp?v=1768964579\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 15px;\" alt=\"Dinner plate 3\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S7aff61122cdd4b95a4626c1b5e7fc393G.webp?v=1768964579\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 15px;\" alt=\"Dinner plate 4\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S08f70674cbee4a43b87994ea9ea01b0be.webp?v=1768964579\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 15px;\" alt=\"Dinner plate 5\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0503\/6412\/1244\/files\/S380210b8750b4cc4b160b4aff3fa0457i.webp?v=1768964579\" style=\"max-width: 100%; margin-bottom: 15px;\" alt=\"Dinner plate 6\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"The Biona Table | 20-Piece Round Ceramic Dinner Plate Set in Beige and Black\",\n  \"description\": \"20-piece round ceramic dinner plate set featuring handcrafted Biona beige and black glaze. 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