Bubble Plates & Bubble Mugs: 13 Matilda Djerf

Jan 04, 2024

By Lucy Smith

Bubble plates and mugs were not on our New Year's predictions list, but things change, and we're now obsessed with the chubby plate alternative to our standard white gloss dinnerware set. Influencer and business-owner Matilda Djerf feeds us only the best fashion and interiors trends ~always~, but this has to be one of our favourites. From bubble mugs with comfortingly chunky handles, to squiggle shaped bubble plates in all our favourite pastel tones, these new homeware picks are going to be your first point of call the moment guests arrive. We can picture it now: a foamy flat white-filled mug alongside a homemade custard cream-filled doughnut, lovingly piled onto your new bubble plates in a light-filled living space. Perfection.

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We first spotted the unique kitchenware items on Matilda's TikTok as she, in a bubblegum pink loungewear set (also obsessed with), stacked up her salad onto one of the pink chubby plates. Since then, we've spotted the plates in all different colours on her Instagram, as well as matching mug + saucer sets to match. Naturally, this means everyone from your gen-Z co-workers to your millennial yoga buddies is trying to get their hands on the Nordic-style crockery, and according to Magnet, search for ‘bubble plates’ has soared by over 100% in the last month alone.

Here at GLAMOUR, our interiors team aren't ones to gatekeep, so we've been scouring the internet to find you all the best bubble dinnerware options. Reader, we'll be frank with you, they're going fast. Just a quick browse on Etsy will flag up that heart rate-raising ‘in 20+ baskets’ notification or, worse, the low stock warning. Alas, we've sourced you 13 stylish and Matilda Djerf-esque options to satisfy your inner vanilla girl.

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Why we love it: With the option to shop these chubby ceramics with either a circle or flower rim in a whole host of pastel combinations, these CornflowerCeramics pieces are on sale for one of the lowest prices we've seen when it comes to bubble plates. Plus, with the whisper-subtle remnants of the artist's painting style in the visible spiral brush strokes, that hand finished touch makes these bubble plates all the more wishlist worthy.

Why we love it: If you've landed on this page because you're looking for plates - or bubble caps, as they're sometimes referred - for distilling vodka and whisky, turn back now. While we love a vodka soda as much as the next gal, we're steering away from party vibes and straight towards cottage core today. These gingham style ceramics are the perfect size for a dessert plate and, with four colour combinations to choose from, you'll be able to select a more personalized design to suit your current home decor. Sign us up.

Why we love it: Step away from the pottery kits because bubble plates certainly aren't a style you want to mess up attempting a DIY sculpting design. Indeed, let's leave it to the professionals and what better a choice than these heart-style ceramic plates for all your fruit, waffles, pancakes and, well, whatever you fancy. Plus, MrtsGifts offers free UK delivery so there's no hidden costs here.

Why we love it: J'adore. This plate reminds us of an off-the-beaten-track New York restaurant - the type Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda would have gone to before it was cool. Aside from those haute-cuisine establishments with their avant garde, locally sourced, additive-free (you get it) delights, we think this plate would look just as at home in your living room as an olive platter as it would in your bedroom as a trinkets or jewelry plate. Not to mention a great birthday gift from your S/O cough, cough.

Why we love it: Same same, but different, these StellasUnique plates are almost familially related products to the ones in position one (above), only different in their broad and darker colourway selection. The grey and black designs are just the ticket for your Silicone Valley-working, industrial interiors-loving buyer while, by contrast, the wavy lemon and pink variation is almost a sculpture or art print in itself - perfect for our maximalist readers. (& if that's your jam, don't sleep on our guide to the best wavy mirrors).

Why we love it: The speckle? Gorgeous. The fact that they're 20cm wide and actually big enough for some tapas-style dinner plates? Stunning. We do wish that they were dishwasher safe but, nonetheless, these are heading straight to the checkout with us. Plus, together with some gold stainless steel cutlery? Now we're cooking with gas.

Why we love it: Not only does this chunky mug come with its own saucer, but it's microwave safe, too. If you're doing dry January, this will be the best post-Christmas gift you could buy yourself. Bye bye kegs and wine, hello hot chocs and foamy flat whites. Yum.

Why we love it: As if we weren't obsessed with the shape of these enough, the colour selection - from lemon lime to a speckled splash ink style - chef's kiss. Plus, there's no hidden additional information, VAT or costs here, these come with free standard delivery to the United Kingdom despite coming all the way from Hong Kong.

Why we love it: More of a tea cup than a mug or coffee cup, these cup and flower/cloud plate sets are just too cute to pass by. If we were you, we'd pick up one of the pink, blue and pearly white bubble mugs together for a shabby chic mismatched finish. Alternatively, these would make a great mum-to-be gift for your pregnant pal who's currently living alcohol-free for the foreseeable.

Why we love it: As chubby mugs go, these bubble handle ceramic mugs are pretty special. From the fact that the bubbles on the handle decrease in size for a more user-friendly finish, to delivery coming free with no extra fees on top of the original price, we're big fans of these ModernAestheticDecor pieces. Not to mention we'll be using the included saucer as a breakfast plate for our croissants and toast. Don't mind us.

Why we love it: Picture this - you've taken the hit on your gas bill from cranking up the heat on your boiler and you're sat with your latest homeware new arrival, this chubby mug and saucer duo, filled to the brim with hot tea and a biscuit. Now tell us you don't want that?

Why we love it: On days when it's so cold you feel you'll need a water condenser or dehumidifier-type machine to keep your windows clean (you know, the ones when you wish you'd rather be on a sunny holiday in the United Arab Emirates), that's when it's most important to treat yourself to a top tier cuppa'. What could be more luxurious when you're at home than this wavy plate and chunky mug duo, filled with a steaming hot chocolate (not so great for that condensation…). Scrap the sale price on that IKEA set of four white-gloss mugs, this Nordic ceramic piece is what all the dreary weather calls for.

Why we love it: More of a regular price compared to some of the more premium pairs in this round up, these EStheticHome Nordic mug and saucer sets are just stunning. For us, the tan orange colourway together with the white speckle gives that lovely warm holiday feel. We're thinking Portugal sun, a double espresso and blue and white tiles all around. What could be better?

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