Alessi — La Bella Tavola ES21/2 | Porcelain soup plate

There is a simplicity that is never banal - one born of a steady hand and a clear mind. The La Bella Tavola deep plate by Alessi is white porcelain in its purest form: a 23-centimeter circle that welcomes, contains, and invites. Its pristine, smooth surface reflects the light on the table like a still pool of water, transforming every meal into a moment of visual calm. In the hand, its balanced weight reveals a level of craftsmanship that can be sensed even before sitting down. La Bella Tavola was born from the vision of Ettore Sottsass, a monumental figure in 20th-century Italian design, founder of the Memphis Movement and one of the most original and contradictory voices in modern design. Yet in this tableware set, Sottsass chooses restraint: no bright colors, no formal irony. Only porcelain, its luster, and its ability to make the ordinary sacred. A quiet tribute to the ritual of sharing a meal, to the table as a place of culture before it is a place of nourishment. At Stilmobili, we chose La Bella Tavola because we believe authentic design can also inhabit everyday life without shouting. It is the ideal plate for those who set a table with intention - those who pair pieces with care, who do not chase novelty but seek objects capable of lasting over time and in taste. Perfect as part of a complete tableware set or as a single piece to pair with distinctive tableware. Project notes: white porcelain, 23 cm diameter, 450 g weight. La Bella Tavola collection, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Alessi. Dishwasher safe.