Bernardaud
Bernardaud A La Reine Service Plate
Best charger for hosts curating sophisticated, formal dining experiences.
Elevate your dining experience with the Bernardaud A La Reine Service Plate. This exquisite charger plate, crafted from fine porcelain, is designed to beautifully frame your dinnerware, adding a touch of sophistication to any table setting. It features the distinguished A La Reine pattern, making it a commanding foundation for multi-course meals. Perfect for formal occasions, this plate helps create a polished and cohesive tablescape, enhancing both everyday dining and special celebrations.
$222.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
908
/ 10810
#908 in Plates
Price vs Category Average
+155%
Above average
Material
Porcelain
/ Porcelain
Who it's for
- Collectors investing in prestigious, long-lasting family heirlooms
- Connoisseurs seeking authentic, high-quality French Limoges porcelain
- Hosts curating an elegant, historically inspired formal table setting
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers needing a complete set of dinnerware
- Busy households requiring dishwasher and microwave safe convenience
- Minimalists looking for versatile plates for everyday dining
Performance breakdown
Aesthetic Impact
The intricate A La Reine pattern commands attention on any table.
Material Quality
Fine porcelain construction offers a refined, high-end tactile experience.
Versatility
Best reserved for formal hosting rather than casual daily use.
Maintenance Ease
Requires delicate hand-washing due to its non-dishwasher safe finish.
Table Presence
Generous diameter provides a sophisticated frame for standard dinnerware.
Durability
Fragile composition demands careful handling to avoid chips or cracks.
Key Specs
Material
Porcelain
Shape
Round
Plate Type
Charger Plate
Diameter
294.64 mm
Pattern
A La Reine
Occasion
Formal
Oven Safe
False
Microwave Safe
False
Features
- Frames and elevates dinner plates
- Features the distinguished A La Reine pattern
- Crafted from high-quality porcelain
- Provides a formal foundation
- Round shape complements dinnerware
- Enhances table settings
What customers say
Customer sentiment centers on the exquisite aesthetic and superior quality of the Bernardaud A La Reine Service Plate. Reviewers consistently celebrate the delicate, historically inspired design, noting how it elevates formal dining. The porcelain execution is flawless, reflecting true heritage craftsmanship. Buyers appreciate the perfect weight and smooth glaze, viewing these pieces as lasting heirlooms. While the significant price causes some hesitation regarding everyday value, those who invest express profound satisfaction. The consensus is that the unparalleled beauty and quality justify the substantial expense for those seeking the pinnacle of fine china.
Know before you buy
This is a charger plate designed to serve as a decorative foundation for your dinnerware. It frames your main plate to create a formal, layered look for multi-course meals.
No, this plate is not microwave or dishwasher safe. Due to the delicate nature of the fine porcelain and the A La Reine pattern, it should be hand-washed only.
The plate has a diameter of 294.64 mm, which is approximately 11.6 inches. This size is standard for a charger, providing ample space to frame a typical dinner plate.
No, the plate is not designed to be stackable. We recommend storing these plates individually or with protective felt liners between them to prevent scratching or chipping the porcelain surface.
This plate is crafted from fine porcelain and is not specifically treated for chip resistance. It requires careful handling and should be treated as a delicate piece of formal tableware.
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