{"title":"The Boring Platter Family","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne platter, every size. Start with a tiny shared dish, end with the hero on a long table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach one made by hand in our Avondale studio, one firing at a time. When a firing fills, it closes, and the next one opens. So when you order, you are not buying off a shelf. You are taking your place in the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-boring-platter-coastal","title":"The Boring Platter | Coastal","description":"\u003cp\u003eA piece of functional art for your Summer entertaining, The Boring Platter is a sculptural statement piece, it is the most functional platter you will ever use. Designed to look good all covered up or resting naked on the table for all the mates to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curves allow you to separate food items or utensils, the waves and dimples are the perfect spot to add height, folding smoked salmon, cured meats or using them as a resting place for whipped butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edges are folded to help prevent those slippery crackers sliding onto the floor and make picking this work of art up as easy as pouring a glass of champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to bring the fun back to Summer dining, so don't be boring, grab the mates, put some ice in the chilli bin and level up that chip and dip game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with sand from the West and East Coast and blended with our special blend of clay, this platter has a natural, cream-speckled finish that's as raw and beautiful as our stunning Coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e approx 50cm long, 26cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is wrapped and packed by hand to survive international shipping. Because each piece is unique and handmade, we are unable to accept international returns, so please check dimensions carefully before ordering. International customs fees may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its size, this platter is not currently able to be shipped to Dubai or the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Author Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Ships Now","offer_id":43069410312398,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ships July 24th","offer_id":43410779865294,"sku":null,"price":349.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9694\/3054\/files\/BoringPlatterCoastalcopy.jpg?v=1731630191"},{"product_id":"coastal-slightly-boring-platter","title":"Coastal Slightly Boring Platter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA piece of functional art for your Summer entertaining\u003c\/span\u003e, The Slightly Boring Platter is a sculptural statement piece, it is the most functional platter you will ever use. Designed to look good all covered up or resting naked on the table for all the mates to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curves allow you to separate food items or utensils, the waves are the perfect spot to add height, folding smoked salmon, cured meats or using them as a resting place for whipped butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edges are folded to help prevent those slippery crackers sliding onto the floor and make picking this work of art up as easy as pouring a glass of champagne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to bring the fun back to Summer dining, so don't be boring, grab the mates, put some ice in the chilli bin and level up that chip and dip game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with sand from the West and East Coast and blended with our special blend of clay, this vase boasts a natural, cream-speckled finish that's as raw and beautiful as our stunning Coastline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eapprox 53 cm long and 27cm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is wrapped and packed by hand to survive international shipping. 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It looks too good to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade with our signature blend of Author clays and sand from both the East and West Coast, giving it that naturally raw, speckled finish you know and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is wrapped and packed by hand to survive international shipping. Because each piece is unique and handmade, we are unable to accept international returns, so please check dimensions carefully before ordering. 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