KPM Berlin Dessertteller Buying Guide: 4 Porcelain Plates Compared
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin - KPM Berlin | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: Buying Guides
Compare four KPM Berlin dessert plates: BLANC NOUVEAU, BERLIN, ARKADIA, and KURLAND. Find the right fine china plate for your table based on size, design, and daily use.
Quick answer
For an everyday porcelain dessert plate, choose the BERLIN Dessertteller for its award-winning design and practical 22 cm diameter. For formal entertaining, the BLANC NOUVEAU or KURLAND plates offer ornate relief borders at a higher price.
Why size and design matter for dessert plates
Dessert plates from KPM Berlin range from 19.5 cm to 22.1 cm in diameter. A smaller plate (19.5 cm) suits single pastries or breakfast toast, while a 22 cm plate gives you room for a composed dessert with sauce or a light lunch. The design—from minimalist to heavily ornamented—affects both the visual impact and how the plate fits into your existing tableware.
Relief decorations add texture but make stacking less convenient. If you plan to use the plate daily, consider a smoother rim for easier handling and dishwasher loading.
Decision rules for choosing your KPM Berlin dessert plate
- Priority: daily use vs. formal dining: If you need a plate for everyday breakfast, lunch, or dessert, choose the BERLIN Dessertteller (22.1 cm, award-winning design, USD 48.10). For occasional formal dinners or afternoon tea, consider the BLANC NOUVEAU or KURLAND (19.5 cm, ornate relief, higher price). The BERLIN plate offers the best value for regular use.
- Size requirement: do you need more space?: For a single pastry or small appetizer, a 19.5 cm plate (BLANC NOUVEAU or KURLAND) is sufficient. For a composed dessert with sauce, or if you also want to use the plate for breakfast, the 22.1 cm BERLIN plate provides extra room. Measure your typical serving size before deciding.
- Design preference: minimalist or ornamental: If you prefer clean, modern lines, the BERLIN plate (by Enzo Mari) and the ARKADIA plate offer understated elegance. If you want traditional, ornate detailing, the KURLAND or BLANC NOUVEAU plates with their relief borders are the right choice. Match the plate style to your existing tableware collection.
Product facts
- BLANC NOUVEAU Dessertteller: The BLANC NOUVEAU Dessertteller from KPM Berlin has a 19.5 cm diameter and features a relief border made of biscuit porcelain. The delicate relief gives an elegant, royal look ideal for special occasions, but the smaller size and ornate rim mean it is less suited for everyday stacking or large portions.
BLANC NOUVEAU Dessertteller - BERLIN Dessertteller/ Suppen Untertasse: The BERLIN Dessertteller has a 22.1 cm diameter, was designed by Enzo Mari, and won the iF Design Award in 1998. Its larger size and award-winning, practical design make it the best all-rounder for daily use, from breakfast to dessert, at the most accessible price point.
BERLIN Dessertteller/ Suppen Untertasse
Which plate fits you?
Best for
- Home cooks who want a versatile, affordable daily plate for breakfast, dessert, and light meals: choose the BERLIN Dessertteller
- Hosts who entertain formally and value ornate porcelain: choose the BLANC NOUVEAU or KURLAND Dessertteller
Not for
- Those seeking a large dinner plate or a plate with a deep well for soup—dessert plates are shallow and smaller than 23 cm
- Budget shoppers who need a set of four or more plates at a very low price—consider the BERLIN plate as the most cost-effective option
