SERAX Dé Dinner Plate vs SERAX Inku: Which to Choose?

Quick answer

If you want a wide, shallow dinner plate with a hand-painted graphic edge, choose the SERAX Dé white/black dinner plate L. If you need a smaller, deeper plate for saucy or layered dishes, choose the SERAX Inku deep plate S. They serve different roles, so the right pick depends on whether you are plating a main course or a starter with sauce.

Size and shape: flat and wide vs small and deep

The Dé plate is a shallow dinner plate measuring H1.8cm x Ø28cm, giving you a broad canvas for a main course. The Inku plate is a deep plate at H4cm x L19cm x W19cm, so it holds more liquid and keeps saucy dishes contained. If your meals often include curries, stews, or pasta with plenty of sauce, the Inku shape is more practical. If you mostly serve grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, or composed plates, the Dé plate gives you more surface area.

Material and design: porcelain with hand-painted lines vs stoneware with organic references

The Dé plate is made of porcelain and designed by Ann Demeulemeester. Its thin edges feature a dégradé painted by hand in several layers, creating a meticulous interplay of lines when combined with other pieces from the collection. The Inku plate is made of stoneware and designed by Sergio Herman, with clear references to shells, flowers, and abstract structures in nature. Porcelain tends to feel finer and more delicate; stoneware typically feels more robust and rustic. Neither is inherently better—it comes down to whether you want a graphic, fashion-forward look or an organic, chef-driven aesthetic.

Price and collection context

At catalog prices, the Dé dinner plate L is USD 32.56 (compared to USD 44.00) and the Inku deep plate S is USD 16.90 (compared to USD 26.00). The Inku plate is the lower-cost entry point, while the Dé plate costs more due to its larger size and hand-painted detailing. Both belong to broader SERAX collections that include other plates and bowls, so you can expand either set over time. If you are building a table from scratch, starting with the Inku plate lets you add more pieces for the same budget.

How to combine them on one table

You do not have to choose one collection exclusively. A practical approach is to use the Inku deep plate S as a starter or side plate and the Dé dinner plate L as the main course plate. The contrast between the Inku's organic stoneware shape and the Dé's precise porcelain lines can look intentional rather than mismatched. If you prefer a more uniform table, pick one collection and build around it. Also consider the SERAX Passe-partout matt oval plate (H2.5cm x W22cm x L33cm, porcelain, designed by Vincent Van Duysen) as a serving piece that bridges both looks with its neutral, raised-edge design.

Trade-offs at a glance

• Surface area vs depth: The Dé plate gives you a 28cm-wide flat surface; the Inku plate gives you a 19cm-wide deep bowl. Choose Dé for main courses that need room; choose Inku for saucy or layered dishes that need containment.
• Porcelain finesse vs stoneware robustness: Dé is porcelain with hand-painted details; Inku is stoneware with an organic, chef-driven look. Pick Dé for a refined, graphic table; pick Inku for a relaxed, rustic table.
• Higher cost vs lower entry price: Dé is USD 32.56 (compared to USD 44.00); Inku is USD 16.90 (compared to USD 26.00). If budget matters, start with Inku and add Dé later, or mix both to cover different courses.

Key product facts

• SERAX Dé - White/black dinner plate L: Shallow plate, H1.8cm x Ø28cm, porcelain, white/black, designed by Ann Demeulemeester, with thin edges and a hand-painted dégradé in several layers. The wide diameter and flat shape suit main courses, while the hand-painted edge makes it a visual centerpiece when combined with other pieces.
• SERAX Inku - Prato fundo branco S: Deep plate, H4cm x L19cm x W19cm, stoneware, white, designed by Sergio Herman, with references to shells, flowers, and abstract natural structures. The smaller footprint and deeper bowl are better for saucy dishes, starters, and sides, and the stoneware body offers a more rustic feel.
• SERAX Passe-partout - Matt plate oval: Matt oval plate, H2.5cm x W22cm x L33cm, porcelain, designed by Vincent Van Duysen, with raised edges for combinations. A neutral serving piece that works alongside either collection and helps unify the table when you mix designs.

Which should you choose?

Choose this if

• You want a wide dinner plate for main courses and a graphic, hand-painted design.
• You prefer porcelain with a fashion-forward, designed-by-Ann-Demeulemeester look.
• You are building a table where the plate itself is a visual feature.

Skip this if

• You mainly serve saucy dishes that need a deeper bowl—choose the Inku deep plate instead.
• You want a lower-cost entry point or a more rustic stoneware look.
• You need a plate that doubles as a small serving bowl.