Features:
- Made in Portugal: Expertly crafted in Portugal by Bordallo Pinheiro, the celebrated ceramics brand known since 1884 for imaginative, nature-inspired designs and exceptional artistry.
- Dramatic Oyster Shell Design: Sculpted in the elongated form of an open oyster shell, with irregular contours, dimensional ridges and realistic organic details inspired by the Portuguese coast.
- Rich Coastal Color Palette: Layered exterior glazing combines cream, sand, olive green, charcoal and blue-gray tones, giving the centerpiece remarkable depth and the appearance of a naturally formed shell.
- Spacious Glossy Interior: Features a smooth cream-glazed interior that provides an elegant contrast to the richly textured exterior while offering ample room for creative serving and display arrangements.
- Impressive 23.6-Inch Length: Measures approximately 6.2" tall x 23.6" long x 10.2" wide, creating a substantial centerpiece with the scale to anchor a dining table, buffet or kitchen island.
- Versatile Serving Centerpiece: Ideal for presenting oysters on ice, chilled seafood, fruit, bread, appetizers and decorative seasonal arrangements during dinners, celebrations and special occasions.
- Glazed Earthenware: Crafted from quality earthenware with a glossy glazed finish that highlights the shell’s layered texture, dimensional form and hand-finished coloring.
- Coordinates with the Collection: Pair with plates, bowls, serveware and decorative pieces from the Oysters & Scallops Collection to create an expressive coastal tablescape.
Product Description:
Create a table that guests will remember with the Bordallo Pinheiro Oysters & Scallops Centerpiece, an extraordinary serving piece that transforms the natural form of an oyster shell into functional ceramic art.
At nearly two feet long, this centerpiece has the presence needed to anchor an entire tablescape. Its sweeping silhouette draws the eye across the table, while the irregular rim, sculpted ridges and layered coastal glazing make it captivating from every angle. Shades of cream, sand, olive green, charcoal and blue-gray flow across the exterior like the naturally weathered layers of a shell discovered along the Portuguese coast.
The generous interior invites you to create presentations that feel worthy of the occasion. Fill it with crushed ice, fresh oysters and lemon wedges for an unforgettable seafood display. Arrange fruit, artisan bread or appetizers inside for a dinner party, or use it as a dramatic decorative centerpiece with seasonal greenery and coastal accents. Even when empty, its sculptural form is impressive enough to stand alone on a dining table, sideboard or kitchen island.
This is more than another serving bowl. It is the piece that establishes the mood of the table before the meal begins. Its substantial size makes even a simple arrangement feel abundant and celebratory, while its organic shape adds movement and character that conventional serveware cannot match.
Crafted and hand-finished in Portugal, each centerpiece reflects the imagination and ceramic artistry for which Bordallo Pinheiro has been celebrated since 1884. Natural variations in color and finish give every piece subtle individuality while preserving the distinctive appearance of the collection.
Measuring approximately 6.2" tall x 23.6" long x 10.2" wide, the Oysters & Scallops Centerpiece is designed for those who want their serveware to feel as memorable as the food it presents. Display it alone as a statement piece or pair it with coordinating dinnerware, the coral candelabrum and other pieces from the collection to create a richly layered coastal setting.