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Richard Ginori Becki Ogenma Plate, 9.6 inches (24.5 cm)
Is the Richard Ginori Becki Ogenma a refined porcelain salad plate you can use for everyday meals as well as hosting?
Yes, if you want a smaller plate that feels considered at the table without being reserved for holidays: the Becki Ogenma is Italian porcelain, about 9.6 inches across, in white, green and gold. That size works well for salads, appetizers and dessert, though it is not a substitute for a full dinner plate. I’d choose it to add a polished accent to a coordinated table or to build around a color palette I already like. The practical question is how you’ll care for it and whether its colors will sit happily beside your existing dishes.
From the Amazon listing
- ✓Country of Origin: Italy; Material: Porcelain; Size: Diameter: Approx. 9.6 inches (24.5 cm), Height: Approx. 1.4 inches (3.5 cm)
Is this the right size for a salad or dessert course?
At about 9.6 inches across, it sits comfortably in the smaller-plate role: salads, cake, fruit or a starter. A dessert plate is often smaller, but there is no universal size boundary, so think about the portions you usually serve. For a substantial main course, I’d reach for a dinner plate instead; for a lighter course, this gives food room without taking over the place setting.
Will it match the dinnerware I already own?
Start with the colors and overall mood, not just the word porcelain: white, green and gold can coordinate with plain white pieces, green accents or other warm metallic details. For an exact replacement, check the pattern name and compare the decoration and shape with the piece you’re replacing; a similar color is not necessarily a match. If you’re mixing patterns, keep one element consistent—such as a shared white ground or a repeated accent color—so the table feels intentional.
Can porcelain handle regular use, and how do you avoid chips?
Porcelain is a good fit for regular meals when you treat it like breakable tableware rather than rough-and-ready kitchen gear. The main risk is impact: knocks against a sink, hard countertop or neighboring plates can chip edges, and stacking with grit between pieces can scratch surfaces. I’d rinse food off promptly, wash gently, and store it with a little space or a soft separator if pieces are stacked.
Porcelain or stoneware for a family table?
Choose porcelain when you want a finer, lighter-looking place setting; choose stoneware when you prefer a more substantial, casual feel in the hand. Neither material is immune to chips, especially at the edges, so careful handling matters with both. For a busy family table, I’d pick the material and pattern you won’t mind using often—and keep a few everyday pieces for the roughest jobs.
How they compare
A refined 9.6-inch Italian porcelain plate in white, green and gold for salads, starters and dessert.
A dated 2026 Christmas plate with a Santa hot-air-balloon scene and gold details.
Six 8-inch floral porcelain plates bring a different pastel garden design to each place setting.
Who it suits
This plate is for the host or home-table enthusiast who wants a refined smaller course plate in white, green and gold, and is happy to handle porcelain with care. It also makes sense as an accent when you’re filling out a table around those colors.
What you give up
- Its distinctive palette takes more thought to coordinate than plain white, especially if you’re trying to replace a piece in an established pattern.
- Porcelain rewards careful washing and storage; if your priority is tableware you can handle casually, this is not the carefree choice.
When another one is the better buy
Villeroy & Boch Annual Christmas Edition Salad Plate, Dated 2026 | Premium Porcelain plate with Christmas theme decoration, 9.25 in diameter: Choose the Villeroy & Boch Annual Christmas Edition plate if you want a specifically festive 2026 design, a dated collectible, or a holiday gift rather than a color-led plate for use across the year.
BTaT Porcelain Floral Plates Set, 6 Pack, 8 Inch: Choose the BTaT set if you need six coordinated smaller plates for a household or guests, and would rather have varied floral designs than one refined white, green and gold accent.
You will also want
If you’re adding this plate to a set you care about, protection for storage is useful; a stand makes sense if you want to show it off between meals.
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Use the divided hard-shell storage case to protect porcelain plates from knocks and rubbing when packing or storing them.
3 Pack 6 Inch Plate Stands for Display - Metal Picture Stand Plate Holder | Frame Holder Fits 7"-15" H Book, Photo, Cookbook, Sturdy Rust-Resistant Solid Iron, Small Easel for Wedding Home Decor, Black
The black metal stand gives this white, green and gold plate a simple display perch when you want its colors visible on a shelf.
Questions buyers ask
How does a salad plate differ from a dessert plate?
A salad plate is used for a savory course, often before or alongside the main; a dessert plate is brought out for sweets after the meal. Either can serve other small portions if the size works.
Do porcelain plates chip easily?
Yes—porcelain can chip under a hard impact, particularly at the rim. Check the rim occasionally, and stop using a plate if a chip leaves a sharp edge.
How should I care for a porcelain plate for everyday use?
Avoid abrupt temperature changes, and let a hot plate cool before washing it. For this plate, I’d hand-wash and dry it carefully, then store it with a little protection between stacked pieces.
Is this plate dishwasher-safe or microwave-safe?
I’d hand-wash it rather than assume it belongs in the dishwasher, and I would not put it in the microwave unless the maker explicitly confirms that this exact plate is safe for that use. In particular, avoid microwaving tableware with metallic decoration unless its care instructions specifically allow it.
How do I find a replacement porcelain plate or match an existing pattern?
Check the maker’s mark on the back and search by the exact maker and pattern name; photographs of both sides can help distinguish similarly colored designs. For discontinued pieces, specialist replacement-dinnerware sellers are one place to look.
Is porcelain or stoneware better for everyday family tableware?
If you expect to add plates over time, check whether the pattern is sold as individual pieces or only in sets; that can matter more than porcelain versus stoneware.
Are porcelain salad plates sold individually or in sets?
Both formats appear here: the Villeroy & Boch option is one plate, while the BTaT option is a set of six. Confirm the quantity before choosing the Becki Ogenma.
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