Tomate Ceramic Butter Dish

Editors Notes & Details

The Tomate butter dish from Bordallo Pinheiro is the kind of object that earns its place on the table by being genuinely delightful. Sculpted in the brand's signature majolica earthenware, it arrives as a hand-painted tomato lid resting on a leaf-shaped dish — a piece of Portuguese craft that makes even a weekday breakfast feel considered. The lid lifts to reveal a snug inner bowl, keeping butter perfectly cool and covered.

Why we picked it
Bordallo Pinheiro has been making this style of trompe l'oeil tableware in Caldas da Rainha since 1884 — it's a genuine heritage piece, not a trend. The tomato motif is one of their most iconic.

How to style it
Pair with linen napkins and mismatched vintage ceramics for an effortless table, or let it stand alone as a counter object between uses.

Occasions

• Everyday dining
• Weekend brunch
• Entertaining
• Gifting

Details

• Material: Majolica earthenware
• Hand-painted finish
• Tomato-shaped lid with leaf-form base plate
• Removable lid with inner bowl
• Brand: Bordallo Pinheiro
• Origin: Portugal
• Colour: Red/Green multicoloured