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Centerpieces

We’re all about subtle showstoppers. We design items to enhance everyday moments and whilst we want your meals to do the talking, we also want your table setting to have a little something to say as well. Regardless of the size of your dining table, we’ve designed a range of centrepieces to suit your needs.

  • Nest Bowl Extra Large

    Subtle showstopper

    Nest Bowl Extra Large

Carbon Neutral since 2020

With an elegant and timeless design aesthetic, Mud Australia thoughtfully creates porcelain homewares that are designed to last.

From our studio in Sydney we hand make every porcelain piece, actively building relationships with the people who buy and love our products across the world.

Sustainability is built into our design DNA. Our products eschew seasonality, complement any interior, and are made to last. All new additions to our range are designed to be useful and complement existing designs. We believe in conscious and responsible consumption, and this starts with good design.

We've always been dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint and our commitment to become carbon neutral was proudly achieved by the end of 2020.

View our sustainability mission

Timeless handmade centerpieces

Our timeless collection of porcelain centerpieces are designed by Shelley Simpson and handmade in our Sydney studio. Available in 19 shades, our centerpieces are as much about self-expression as it is about functionality.

Whether it’s an extravagant dinner party or a simple weekday meal, our considered platters and serving bowls pair together effortlessly to create the perfect servingware set.

Pictured: Mud Australia Dinner Plate, Pebble Bowl Medium, Noodle Bowl Cereal, Paris Platter, Linge Particulier Napkin, Mourne Placemat and Cutipol Cutlery. Photography by Petrina Tinslay.

Porcelain centrepieces, designed to last

Mud Australia centerpieces are proudly made in Sydney. Our pouring team is trained in-house and use a combination of experience and intuition to cast each piece. The beauty of our pieces can be attributed to the hand-made process and human touch.

Using porcelain clay sourced directly from Limoges, France, our 19 bespoke colours are mixed in-house. The pigment is tinted to the body at slip stage to provide colour depth.

Clear glaze is applied to the interior of each centerpiece, leaving the exterior with a vitrified stone-like surface that becomes smooth with handling.

Explore our Home Décor range, from porcelain Vases, Centerpieces, Candles and Numbers to build your Mud Australia collection.

Discover our collection of handmade centerpieces online

At Mud Australia, we believe that there is elegance, quality and versatility in simplicity. Our minimalistic and functional Australian ceramics embody this belief to offer a contemporary design solution to any architectural environment.

Our handmade centerpieces fit perfectly into any home and make the perfect gift. Our pieces can be built upon as your needs evolve and if there’s a double-up (it happens) we have a flexible exchange policy that makes gifting easy.

Our experienced team can advise on how to create the perfect porcelain collection, via virtual design consultation or in person at your nearest Mud Australia store.

Whether it’s a gift for someone special or an item for your own home, our range of dinnerware, servingware, drinkware, home décor and lighting can elevate and personalise your space with a timeless design aesthetic.

Pictured: Nest Bowl Large, Pebble Bowl Large, Flared Dinner Plate, Pebble Bowl Cereal, Salad Plate and Cutipol Cutlery. Photography by Becca Crawford, styling by Clementine Day.

FAQs

What centerpieces does Mud Australia sell?

Our timeless collection of porcelain centerpieces are designed by Shelley Simpson and handmade in our Sydney studio. Available in up to 19 shades, our collection is as much about self-expression as it is about functionality.

Regardless of the size of your party, we’ve got your needs covered — from porcelain platters, to large serving bowls to build your Mud Australia collection.

What are Mud Australia centerpieces made from?

Our handmade centerpieces are made in our Sydney studio from high-quality porcelain clay sourced directly from Limoges, France.

Are Mud Australia centerpieces dishwasher and microwave safe?

Our porcelain collection is food safe and can, with some care, be used in the oven, microwave and dishwasher.

In the dishwasher, make sure items are not touching. To avoid scratches on the glaze ideally your porcelain will either be stored in plate racks or use linen/felt between each item.

Sudden changes in temperature (eg. from freezer to oven / from oven to cold bench) is likely to cause thermal shock, which will damage your porcelain. Always put cold items onto wire racking when placing in a hot oven. Always place very hot items onto either wood or cloth.