Stone Age Plates: 25cm vs 23cm Deep Plate vs Salad Bowl 22cm
By Diamond Fine Porcelain | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Kaufberatung
Compare the Stone Age 25cm plate, 23cm deep plate, and 22cm salad bowl. Use our decision rules to pick the right porcelain plate sizes for your table.
Quick answer
Choose the Stone Age Plate 25cm for a flat dinner plate, the Deep Plate 23cm for saucy or liquid-heavy meals, and the Salad Bowl 22cm for individual salads or side dishes. If you want one versatile set, start with the 25cm plate and add the deep plate for messy dishes.
Why diameter alone doesn’t tell the whole story
The 25cm plate and 23cm deep plate differ by only 2cm in diameter, but their shapes serve different jobs. The flat 25cm plate gives you more surface area for spreading food, while the deep plate’s raised rim helps contain liquids. The 22cm salad bowl is deeper still, so it holds volume rather than flat area.
When comparing porcelain plate sizes, match the shape to the food, not just the number. A flat plate makes a steak and roasted vegetables easy to cut and arrange. A deep plate keeps pasta and curry from running off the edge. A bowl keeps dressed leaves and grains contained.
The trade-off: stackability and storage
Flat plates stack more compactly than deep plates or bowls. If cupboard space is tight, the 25cm plate is the easiest to store in a tall stack. The 23cm deep plate stacks reasonably well but takes more vertical room per piece. The 22cm salad bowl is the bulkiest of the three, so plan for fewer bowls than plates if you are buying a full set.
All three are microwave and dishwasher safe, so convenience in daily use is equal. The difference is in how they fit your shelf and how often you reach for each shape.
When to choose the deep plate over a dinner plate
The deep plate vs dinner plate decision usually comes down to the meals you eat most. If your weeknight dinners include stews, curries, pasta with plenty of sauce, or grain bowls with dressing, the 23cm deep plate will get more use than a flat plate. If you mostly serve grilled proteins, sandwiches, or dry sides, the flat 25cm plate is more practical.
The deep plate also works as a pasta or soup plate for adults and older children. It is not a replacement for a deep bowl when you need to carry a lot of liquid, but it handles most saucy meals without spilling.
Decision rules for Stone Age dinnerware sizes
- If you serve saucy or liquid-heavy meals most nights: Choose the Stone Age Deep Plate 23cm. Its raised rim contains pasta sauces, curries, and grain bowls that would spread on a flat plate. Buy at least as many deep plates as you have regular dinner eaters.
- If you want a classic dinner plate for dry or arranged meals: Choose the Stone Age Plate 25cm. The flat 25cm surface gives you room to plate a protein and sides without crowding. This is the easiest shape to stack, so it suits small kitchens.
- If you often serve salads, sides, or individual portions: Choose the Stone Age Salad Bowl 22cm. The bowl shape holds dressed leaves and grains that would slide off a plate. A set of four bowls covers a family salad course or side dishes.
- If you are building a mixed set from scratch: Start with four 25cm plates and two 23cm deep plates, then add 22cm salad bowls as your menu needs them. This covers most Western and Asian home meals without overbuying one shape. Add more deep plates first if your household eats many one-bowl meals.
Product facts
- Salad Bowl 22cm | Stone Age: 22 cm diameter, part of the Stone Age collection by Lubiana, microwave and dishwasher safe. The 22cm size is right for an individual salad or side dish, and the safe-for-microwave and dishwasher construction makes it easy to reheat and clean.
Salad Bowl 22cm | Stone Age - Deep Plate 23cm | Stone Age: 23 cm deep plate with a design that helps contain liquids, microwave and dishwasher safe. The deep shape is the practical choice for saucy pasta, curry, or any meal that would run off a flat plate.
Deep Plate 23cm | Stone Age - Plate 25cm | Stone Age: 25 cm flat plate, microwave and dishwasher safe, undecorated Stone Age design. The larger flat surface gives you room to arrange a main course and sides, and the plain finish blends with most table settings.
Who should choose which
Best for
- Home cooks who want a simple, undecorated porcelain set for everyday meals
- Households that need microwave- and dishwasher-safe plates and bowls
- Buyers comparing porcelain plate sizes before committing to a full set
Not for
- Anyone looking for a decorated or formal dinner service
- Buyers who need a large serving platter or a deep soup bowl beyond these sizes
- Shoppers who want a single-piece solution for every meal and course
