Capturing the essence and refinement of Piet Stockmans porcelain objects, Dish Without Base combines the designer's characteristic colors and surface texture into a functional tabletop object. Suitable as a centerpiece or fruit bowl, the dish is made from thin porcelain that has a glazed interior. The exterior of the dish is left raw and features a gradient of white to blue or white to grey; this tactile effect ensures the user has direct contact with the material. With the intention of designing elements for tabletop settings by paying special attention to chinaware, Piet Stockmans set up Studio Piet Stockmans in 1987. His studio specializes in handcrafted products that are made in small series.