blomus MAKOTO Rectangular Stoneware Tray

A small rectangular stoneware tray for a cup and a sweet, a soy-sauce dish or a pair of espresso cups.

The MAKOTO tray (blomus calls it a tray or saucer) is designed by Carsten Gollnick and made in Portugal from stoneware with a matte glaze in warm Nordic tones. It measures 7.9" × 4.7" and sits on the collection’s low, floating base. Use it as an oversized saucer for a MAKOTO cup and a cookie, to carry two espresso cups, or to serve small bites. Dishwasher and microwave safe.

Specifications

• Brand: blomus (Sundern, Germany)
• Collection: MAKOTO
• Designer: Carsten Gollnick
• Type: Rectangular stoneware tray / saucer
• Colors: Moonbeam, Elephant Skin
• Dimensions: 7.9" × 4.7" × 0.8" (20 × 12 × 2 cm)
• Material: Stoneware with matte glaze
• Glazes: Moonbeam (light, textured like a moon surface); Elephant Skin (smooth, matte warm gray)
• Care: Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Made in: Portugal
• Item numbers (MPN): Moonbeam: 64948; Elephant Skin: 64949

Features

• 7.9" × 4.7" rectangle on a floating base
• Fits two espresso cups or one tea cup and a treat
• Matte glazes: textured Moonbeam or smooth Elephant Skin
• Stoneware, made in Portugal
• Dishwasher and microwave safe

Best for

Coffee and tea service, sushi and small bites, desserts, and as a catch-all on a dresser. Complete the set with the MAKOTO stoneware cups, MAKOTO steel cups, MAKOTO serving platter.

Who this is not for

• Anyone who needs a large serving tray: this is a 7.9" × 4.7" tray; see the MAKOTO serving platter for more room.
• Anyone who wants identical, factory-uniform pieces: glaze variations from firing are part of the design.

The designer: Carsten Gollnick

Carsten Gollnick (born 1966) founded the German studio Carsten Gollnick Design in 1997. Japan has shaped his work from the start, including the Japanese principle he designs by: no object is more important than another, because even the smallest piece has a use and a meaning. His studio has designed more than 100 products and won the iF Design Award, the German Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.

Why we carry it

We are an authorized blomus retailer and have been curating design-led pieces for the home since 2009. MAKOTO pairs clear geometry with a subtle base that makes each piece seem to float just above the table. Gollnick gave the two glazes deliberately different characters: Moonbeam looks like the landscape of the moon’s surface, while Elephant Skin is smooth and matte. blomus is a family company run by the fourth generation of the Blome family in Sundern, Germany. It began in 1921 making bicycle parts, moved into copper, brass, pewter and stainless-steel design pieces in 1961, and has worked under the blomus name since 2000.

Buy once: durability and care

Dishwasher and microwave safe, according to blomus. Each piece is unique: small variations appear during firing and give every piece its character.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the MAKOTO tray?

7.9" × 4.7" and 0.8" high (20 × 12 × 2 cm).

Does a MAKOTO cup fit on the tray?

Yes. Two MAKOTO espresso cups fit side by side, or one tea or coffee cup with room for a treat, as shown in blomus’s photos.

Is the MAKOTO tray dishwasher safe?

Yes, dishwasher and microwave safe, according to blomus.

Can I use the MAKOTO tray for sushi?

Yes, for a few pieces or a dish of soy sauce. For a full sushi course, choose the MAKOTO rectangular serving platter.

Does the MAKOTO tray come in two colors?

Yes: Moonbeam (light and textured) or Elephant Skin (smooth matte gray).

How fast does the MAKOTO tray ship?

It ships in 2–3 business days.

Trade pricing for design professionals

Interior designers, architects, restaurateurs, hospitality buyers and home stagers can apply to the MetropolitanDecor Trade Program for trade pricing on MAKOTO and the rest of our catalog, a dedicated trade support line, and free catalogs. Applying takes about three minutes; our trade team reviews every application personally, usually within one business day. Outfitting a restaurant or a holiday rental? Contact us with quantities and we’ll confirm availability.

Shipping & returns

Ships in 2–3 business days. Orders over $100 ship free by ground to the 48 contiguous states. All sales are final, so check the size and color above before ordering; if your order arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.