Since taking over noble plateware in 2020, I’ve had the privilege of continuing the legacy started by Wynne Noble in 1985.
With just a fresh coat of paint and the addition of an automatic slab roller, our only automated tool. I’m honored to keep her vision alive. Our small team of five is dedicated to crafting handmade dinnerware that graces some of New York City’s top restaurants, like Contra and Momofuku.
Remarkably, our studio could run without electricity. We don't say we're "handcrafted" but use machines. We are handmade. Our hands and skills are the tools.
At noble, we offer a wide array of traditional shapes in various clay bodies and glazes, providing up to 1,800 custom variations and specializing in bespoke pieces.
Our kilns reach temperatures of 2,232 degrees fahrenheit (1,200 celsius) to ensure each piece is dishwasher safe.
We form each slab by hand to create the distinctive bullnose contour around the rim, which is then set on a form to dry before kiln-firing. We hand dip glazes, sometimes using up to three applications.
Each piece is unique due to its handmade nature, sharing the same cuts and sizes but with its own distinct character.
Noble pottery is unexpectedly heavy, offering a rich sensory experience, and is designed to be durable and long-lasting.
Every plate is a one-of-a-kind creation, reflecting our dedication to producing the highest quality dinnerware.
While most of our clients are restaurateurs, we also offer a limited selection of our creations online, including a core six-piece dining set available a la carte in seven everyday glazes.
I’m passionate about making beautiful dinnerware accessible, which is why we host studio sales with steep discounts wherever possible.
My favorite part of the gig is connecting with Chefs and Restaurateurs who appreciate the skill and art of the Craft.
- Stiliani
ABOUT STILIANI MOULINOS
Stiliani Moulinos was born and raised in Glyfada, Athens, where the urban environment intersected with the rural traditions of her family’s village, Petrikata, Kefalonia.
Her childhood was marked by her grandparents’ homemade wine and afternoons spent climbing olive trees to avoid the local wolf dogs. Moving to Queens at age eight set the stage for her future in the arts. As a teenager, she immersed herself in ceramics, a passion that would eventually guide her to a career dedicated to teaching and perfecting the medium.
Under the mentorship of Alice Goldsmith and Wynne Noble, Stiliani honed her production and glazing skills. In 2013, she founded Stilclay, offering classes for both adults and children while also creating her own sculptural work. Her expertise led her to create lighting and sculptural installations for prominent locations, including 1Hotel Central Park South, The Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis, The Renaissance Hotel in Curaçao, and the acclaimed manhattan restaurant, Gem. In 2017 she sold wares all over the globe under her own label Stiliani Ceramica . In 2020 she took over Noble Plateware as the Chief Creative Officer and in 2022 she became owner.
Running Noble Plateware has been the greatest undertaking of her life so far. She is grateful for all the wonderful people she has been able to meet through the food and design world.
ABOUT WYNNE NOBLE
Wynne noble established her first standalone studio at 135 Plymouth Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn, where she focused on creating fine art and teaching classes.
Her early career featured pottery sold at notable retailers like Barneys and Bendel’s, with designs inspired by landforms, plants, animals, and cellular structures. A pivotal moment in her career was her collaboration with Ignazio’s Pizza, where she created custom plates that set the stage for her specialization in restaurant work.
Wynne signed every plate she made until her passing and took great pleasure in crafting bespoke pieces for chefs, drawing inspiration from the textures of their culinary creations.
Wynne believed that, “food itself comes from the earth, and the act of eating is the most fundamental, natural act of all.