This is for the host who knows the smallest dish can start the best conversation.

Maison Balzac’s Olive Plate is a playful piece of serveware for apéritif hour, shaped in a shallow oval with realistic green olives perched at either end. Made from 100% borosilicate glass, it gives snacks, garnishes, or the olives themselves a rather charming place to land. At 15cm wide and 10.3cm deep, it slips easily into a table setting without taking over.

The trompe l’oeil detail brings just enough mischief to drinks and nibbles, making it a delightful hostess gift for someone who likes their tableware with personality.