The new trend of contemporary dining tables:Ceramic tableware.
It is the important carrier of human dietary culture, carries the dual mission of practical function and aesthetic value. From the coarse pottery of the Neolithic Age to the bone china tableware produced in modern industry, the evolution of utensil shapes has always been synchronized with lifestyle, craftsmanship, and social aesthetics.
Myoung Ceramics will sort out the classic shapes and functions of daily ceramic tableware, and interpret the latest trends in dining table aesthetics.
1、 Functional diagram of classic instrument types
Basic container: The silent language of the dining table
Bowls: Divided by depth, they are soup bowls, rice bowls, and noodle bowls. Eastern bowls often have circular legs, while Western bowls are popular without legs. The slanted mouth design of Japanese matcha bowls is specifically designed for tea ceremony ceremonies.
Plate: Flat plate (7-9 inches) is suitable for cold splicing, deep plate (1.5-3cm edge height) is used for sauce dishes, and fish plate (oval shape) follows the aesthetic shape of ingredients.
Dishes: 3-5 inch seasoning dishes and 6 inch bone dishes form the “supporting role system” of the table. Japanese sauce dishes often have drainage slots.
Liquid Container: Stage of Fluid Art
Cup: The thick walled mug has excellent insulation properties, and the capacity of the espresso cup is controlled between 60-90ml. The English afternoon tea cup needs to be paired with a plate.
Cup: A soup cup with a lid to maintain temperature. French onion soup cups are often paired with grilled cheese seals to reflect a sense of ceremony.
Function extender type
Steaming and Cooking Utensils: Stoneware clay pots have both open flame cooking and direct table serving functions.
Modular design: Stackable storage bowls, salad bowls with drainage function, showcasing modern space efficiency concepts.
2、 The cultural code of instrumental design
oriental wisdom
The traditional Chaozhou rice bowl with a closed mouth can reduce heat dissipation and form a systematic coordination with the use of chopsticks. The wavy edges of Japanese flower bowls do not show any signs of overflow when storing soup.
Western Logic
The tulip cup of Italian espresso cup gathers fragrance, and the 25cm diameter standard of French main dish is derived from the demand of serving of individual dishes. The extra large capacity of the American breakfast cup reflects the fast-paced lifestyle.
3、 Decoding Contemporary Dining Table Trends
Sustainable Revolution
Biological clay has become popular, and breakthroughs in glaze technology have reduced the cost of lead-free cadmium pigments by 40%.
Intelligent Interaction Design
Temperature sensitive color changing glaze surface: 50 ℃ displays patterns indicating suitable inlet temperature
RFID implanted tableware: Michelin restaurant trials smart plates with traceable ingredient information
Innovative diversion structure: tilted soup bowl reduces dripping and won the 2023 Red Dot Design Award
Scene Fusion Aesthetics
Brunch style mix and match: The coarse pottery baking tray serves directly as a container, preserving cooking traces
Museum collaboration: The Metropolitan Museum of Art authorizes the reproduction of 18th century Chinese export porcelain patterns
Modular set: UNYQ company launches 3D printed personalized handle tableware, suitable for different hand shapes
