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Rice x Nathalie Lété Melamine Side Plate
Rice x Nathalie Lété Melamine Side Plate
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This unique collaboration between Rice and Nathalie Lété transforms the ordinary into a magical moment, one plate at a time. The quirky side plate has a gorgeous vintage-inspired design featuring a charming bouquet of flowers in the centre. Crafted from durable melamine, it is a robust choice for daily use, is easy to clean, and will not absorb colour or flavour from food. You can trust that our melamine is safe and well below all EU food safety requirements, making this a truly unusual and smart addition to your tableware.
- Diameter: 20.5 cm
- Material: Melamine (Durable, BPA Free, Food Safe, Dishwasher Safe)
- Note: Not suitable for the microwave.
The Rice x Nathalie Lété Collection
When Danish design meets French artistry, something magical happens. The Rice x Nathalie Lété collaboration brings together two creative forces who believe in the transformative power of everyday beauty. Rice's playful Scandinavian approach to color and function meets Lété's enchanting, folk-art universe—creating pieces that turn ordinary moments into celebrations of joy.
The Rice x Nathalie Lété Collection
When Danish design meets French artistry, something magical happens. The Rice x Nathalie Lété collaboration brings together two creative forces who believe in the transformative power of everyday beauty. Rice's playful Scandinavian approach to color and function meets Lété's enchanting, folk-art universe—creating pieces that turn ordinary moments into celebrations of joy.
Each design in this collection carries Nathalie Lété's signature hand-painted illustrations—charming woodland creatures, vibrant botanicals, and whimsical motifs that seem lifted from a vintage storybook. These aren't just tableware and home accessories; they're functional works of art that bring warmth, personality, and a touch of French joie de vivre to your daily rituals.
From morning coffee that starts with a smile to dinner parties that spark conversation, this collaboration celebrates the idea that life's simple pleasures deserve beautiful companions. Every piece invites you to embrace the extraordinary in the everyday—because why shouldn't Tuesday dinner feel special?
Meet the Artist
Nathalie Lété
Nathalie Lété creates a dreamlike universe where folk tales meet contemporary life. She developed her distinctive style by weaving together influences from her multicultural heritage, creating a unique lens through which European folk traditions blend seamlessly with Asian decorative arts.
Her Artistic Language
Lété's work features distinctive motifs including woodland creatures, butterflies, florals, and vintage-inspired elements. Her hand-painted, storybook aesthetic transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary through vibrant colors and whimsical compositions. Every brushstroke carries a sense of nostalgia and wonder, creating pieces that feel both timeless and fresh.
A World of Collaborations
Nathalie's whimsical universe has captured hearts globally through collaborations with renowned brands. She's been a longtime partner with Anthropologie, bringing her folk-art vision to homeware and textiles. Her work with Hygge & West (wallpapers and borders), Vilac toys (wooden guitars, spinning tops, puzzles), Astier de Villatte (ceramic tableware), and Uniqlo has made her poetic aesthetic accessible to design lovers worldwide.
The Magic She Creates
What makes Lété's work so distinctive is its painterly, hand-drawn quality combined with a poetic mood that celebrates imperfection and imagination. Her designs don't just decorate—they tell stories, spark memories, and invite you into a world where beauty and whimsy reign supreme.