Royal Doulton Olio 25.5cm Serve Bowl, White

This bowl will make a centre piece at the dining table, for all to gather around. Suitable for every day use, the stoneware-piece can be used for serving up a selection of foods; from seasonal veg to traditional, family puds. Barber & Osgerby's passion for making was apparent throughout every stage of creating the new Olio collection. The considered use of materials is essential to the collection, with exposed stoneware used as a key feature, referring to Royal Doulton's early history in manufacturing stoneware, salt-glazed clay pipes. This gives a natural variation of colour in each piece, whether in soft neutrals, terracotta or black. Inspired by hand-made ceramic pieces and objects found from all over the world, the new range is an eclectic collection of shapes and materials, from round teapots to rectangular rectangular serving boards which work harmoniously together. Combined with ceramics, there are also wooden and stainless steel pieces, creating a visually arresting palette that is distinctive but sits comfortably in many home settings.