URBINO vs BLANC NOUVEAU Ragout: Choosing a Serving Dish
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin - KPM Berlin | Published: 2026-11-04
Category: Vergelijkingen
Compare KPM Berlin's URBINO and BLANC NOUVEAU ragout dishes on lid function, relief detail, and price, plus when the KURLAND Ragout Unterteil makes more sense.
Quick answer
Choose URBINO if you want a lid that doubles as a bowl and a clean, undecorated look; choose BLANC NOUVEAU if you want sculptural biscuit relief on the table and don't need a second serving piece.
The lid is the real decision
URBINO's lid rests on its ring-shaped handle to become a shallow bowl, so one covered dish gives you a place to set the lid and an extra serving surface. BLANC NOUVEAU's lid is a cover only, with relief borders on both the bowl and lid. If you often need a second small bowl for sauce, garnish, or discarded shells, URBINO removes that extra item from the table.
Relief versus restraint
BLANC NOUVEAU's biscuit porcelain borders catch light and shadow, making the dish a centerpiece on a set table. URBINO is pure white without decoration, so it blends into any service and keeps attention on the food. Neither approach is better; the trade-off is visual presence versus flexibility.
The open-base option
The KURLAND Ragout Unterteil is a porcelain bowl with a lid listed separately; the product note states no lid is included. If you already own a compatible lid or want an open serving bowl, it can work, but check what you have before ordering. For a first covered ragout dish, URBINO or BLANC NOUVEAU is the safer complete purchase.
Trade-offs at a glance
- URBINO Ragout: You gain a lid that becomes a bowl and a seamless white look, but you give up the decorative relief that makes a dish stand out on a dressed table. Choose URBINO if table space is tight and you want one piece to do two jobs.
- BLANC NOUVEAU Ragout: You gain sculptural biscuit borders and a matched bowl-and-lid set, but the lid is a cover only, so you'll need a separate bowl for sauce or garnish. Choose BLANC NOUVEAU if the dish is meant to anchor a festive table.
- KURLAND Ragout Unterteil: You gain a lower-cost white porcelain bowl, but the lid is not included, so it only makes sense if you already own a compatible lid or want an open server. Check your existing KURLAND pieces before choosing this option.
Product facts
- BLANC NOUVEAU Ragout: Biscuit porcelain relief borders on both bowl and lid. The textured borders make the dish a visible centerpiece even before the food is served.
BLANC NOUVEAU Ragout - URBINO Ragout: The lid can be placed on its ring-shaped handle to serve as a bowl. You get a second serving surface without adding another piece to the table.
URBINO Ragout - KURLAND Ragout Unterteil: The bowl is listed without a lid; the product note states no lid is included. Order only if you already have a compatible lid or want an open serving bowl.
Which dish fits your table
Best for
- Hosts who want a lid that doubles as a serving bowl
- Tables set with plain white porcelain and no decorative pattern
- Buyers who prefer a clean, undecorated silhouette
Not for
- Anyone who wants the dish itself to be the table's focal point
- Shoppers who need a complete covered dish and are considering the KURLAND Unterteil without a lid
