Rabbit Dinner Plate
Parisian artist Nathalie Lete has designed this plate exclusively for Anthropologie. Is it possible to eat off anything cuter? In theory, it’s a plate perfect for children… but kudos to you if you let them. The risk of breakage is just too high for something as delightful as this.
£24, anthropologie.eu

‘What I leave you eat’
Yeah! From a fantastic collection, this plate comes courtesy of James Ward, who works out of his studio and shop in Cheshire Street, East London. The illustration is hand-drawn, and is just one of a brilliant line of inventive images. If you want to send the plate as a gift, order before 19 December for UK delivery. Check out his website for other animals doing interesting things on stationary and artwork, too.
£25, www.jimbobart.com 

Skull Design Vintage Plate
This is upcycling at its finest. Melody Rose uses vintage bone china plates as her canvas, refiring them so the image becomes part of the original glaze and won’t wear off. Pretty enough to use as decoration, her plates are highly functional, too: the best of both worlds.
£35, melodyrose.co.uk 

Siirtolapuutarha plate
Created by designer Sami Ruotsalainen for Finnish homeware maestros Marimekko, the ‘Siirtolapuutarha’ plate is part of a collection produced by local artists. Almost too pretty to use.
£26; scp.co.uk

Haveli Peacock Side Plate
Designer Michelle Kent is the creative behind Suitcase Susie, and her intricate patterns are the result of travels around the world. This plate is from the Haveli range, inspired by the ancient mansions of Rajasthan. The patterns are traditionally Indian, but the making happens in Staffordshire, where potteries print her designs on fine bone china.
£25, southbankcentre.co.uk/shop