Funny vintage decorative plates with cheeky, sweary and sassy quotes and pictures, hung on a wall above a table and chair with a cactus on the table.

MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

We are back!

Ordering is open again! Orders placed this week will ship out from Monday 5th October.

NEW ARRIVALS

CUNT - Vintage Decorative Plate Set
NZ$85.00

Add A Dash Of Sass to Your Walls!

Created in our Wellington studio.

Fabulous plates to adorn your walls! Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.

Our Vintage Plate & Saucer Sets Are

  • Handmade from recycled vintage saucers

  • Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand

  • One-of-a-kind — our plates and sets are made in small batches

Vintage saucers: Royal Albert England | Aynsley England | Foley China England | Hammersley England

Size: each saucer measures 13.5cm to 14.5cm in diameter

The lettering is heat set the the saucers surface.

Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.

Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.

We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.

Our shipping and payment information can be found here

Would you like a custom order personalised plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here

For Fuck's Sake - Vintage Tea Cup
NZ$45.00

For Fuck’s Sake

Vintage Upcycled Tea Cup & Saucer

Tired of boring, polite tea time?

Add a proper dose of sass to your cuppa with this one-of-a-kind vintage tea cup and saucer.

Hand-selected from vintage pieces and cheekily upcycled with the bold, no-nonsense phrase: “For Fuck’s Sake”

Perfect for when you need that morning (or afternoon) reminder that sometimes, things just need to be said.

Vintage tea cup: Royal Windsor England

Size: 7.5cm high x 8.5cm wide (plus the handle) | saucer 14cm.

Writing: black

Hand-selected vintage china, lovingly upcycled with a fresh, sassy twist — because your tea deserves to be served with a side of sparkle and spite.

The writing is heat set to the tea cups surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage tea cup and saucer. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The tea cup and saucer are not suitable for the dishwasher.

I’m Just WTF-ING My Way Through Life
from NZ$45.00

Cheeky Vintage Plates: Transform Walls with Wit!

Created in our Wellington studio.

Fabulous plates to adorn your walls! Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.

Why You'll Love Them

  • Handmade from recycled vintage ceramic plates

  • Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand

  • One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches

At The Dandy Lion we have made it our mission to add a touch of fun and sass to your walls with our plates. Our quirky collages and artwork are applied and heat set to our collection of hand selected vintage plates.

Plate A: Queen Anne England, size - 16cm

Plate B: H & K Tunstall England, size - 20cm

Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.

Don't Be A Cunt - Vintage Tea Cup
NZ$45.00

Don’t Be a Cunt

Vintage Upcycled Tea Cup & Saucer

Add a proper dash of sass to your daily cuppa.

This fabulous upcycled vintage tea cup and saucer doesn’t whisper — it speaks its mind. With the bold, unapologetic statement “Don’t be a cunt”, every sip becomes a cheeky statement. The tea cup measures 7cm high by 8cm wide (plus the handle), the saucer measures 16cm.

Vintage tea cup: Windsor China England

Size: 7.5cm high x 9cm wide (plus the handle) | saucer 14cm.

Writing: black

Hand-selected vintage china, lovingly upcycled with a fresh, sassy twist — because your tea deserves to be served with a side of sparkle and spite.

The writing is heat set to the tea cups surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve the finish of the delicate vintage tea cup and saucer. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The tea cup and saucer are not suitable for the dishwasher.

Let’s Play Fuck Off. You Go First
from NZ$45.00

Fabulous Plates To Adorn Your Walls!

Created in our Wellington studio.

Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.

Our Decorative Plates Are

  • Handmade from recycled vintage ceramic plates

  • Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand

  • One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches

At The Dandy Lion we have made it our mission to add a touch of fun and sass to your walls with our plates. Our quirky collages and artwork are applied and heat set to our collection of hand selected vintage plates.

Plate A: J & G Meakin England, size - 25cm

Plate B: Queen’s China England, size - 16cm

Plate C: Grindley England, size - 17cm

Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.

Salty As Fuck - Salt & Pepper Shakers
NZ$42.00

“Salty As Fuck” Salt & Pepper Shakers

For the dining table that doesn’t take itself too seriously, our salt and pepper shakers make the perfect addition! The salt and pepper shakers measure 8cm tall by 4.5cm wide.

Size - 8cm x 5cm

Lettering - black

Up cycled salt & pepper shakers

The writing is heat set to the salt & pepper shakers surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve their finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The salt & pepper shakers are not suitable for the dishwasher.

Suspicious White Substance - Sugar Bowl
NZ$45.00

Sass Up Your Kitchen with This Fabulous Upcycled Sugar Bowl

⚠️ Suspicious white substance inside… (Don’t worry — it’s just sugar. Probably.)

Handcrafted from upcycled vintage finds, this sugar bowl brings personality, humour, and a touch of mischief to your countertop. Perfect for the kitchen that’s a little too polite.

Vintage sugar bowl: Thomas Germany

Size: 9.5cm x 9.5cm x 8cm

Lettering: black

Hand-selected vintage china, lovingly upcycled with a fresh, sassy twist — your kitchen called. It wants personality!

The lettering is heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve it’s finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.

Please Don’t Do Cocaine In The Bathroom
from NZ$45.00

Fabulous Plates To Adorn Your Walls!

Created in our Wellington studio.

Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.

Our Decorative Plates Are

  • Handmade from recycled vintage ceramic plates

  • Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand

  • One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches

Select your plate from the drop down menu:

Plate A: Colclough England, size - 16cm, lettering - black

Plate B: Crown Lynn New Zealand, size - 17.5cm, lettering - black

Plate C: Royal Vale, size - 16cm, lettering - gold

Plate D: Alfred Meakin England, size - 22.5cm, lettering - black

Plate E: Melba England, size - 23cm x 21.5cm, lettering - gold

Black lettering is heat set to the plates surface.

Gold lettering is a metallic foil.

Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.

PLANTER STICKS

A glittery gold acrylic planter stick label that reads 'I WILL SURVIVE' placed in a plant pot with a succulent.
The Dandy Lion logo, A black-and-white drawing of a lion wearing a top hat and a bow tie, framed in an ornate gold frame.

DECORATIVE PLATES

In A World Full Of Cunts You’re My Favourite
from NZ$45.00

Cheeky Vintage Plates: Transform Your Walls with A Dash Of Sass!

Created in our Wellington studio.

Fabulous plates to adorn your walls! Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.

Our Decorative Plates Are

  • Handmade from recycled vintage plates

  • Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand

  • One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches

Select your plate from the drop down menu:

Plate A: Bridgwood England, size - 14.5cm, lettering - black

Plate B: Crown Lynn New Zealand, size - 17.5cm, lettering - gold

Plate C: New Zealand, size - 17cm, lettering - gold

Plate D: Johnson Bros England, size - 25.5cm, lettering - gold

Plate E: British Anchor England, size - 25.5cm, lettering - black

Plate F: Alfred Meakin England, size - 24.5cm, lettering - black

The black lettering is heat set to the plates surface.

The gold lettering is a surface applied metallic foil.

Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.

Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.

We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.

Our shipping and payment information can be found here

Would you like a custom order personalised plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here

I Work Well With Others - Decorative Plate
NZ$45.00

Fabulous Plates To Adorn Your Walls!

Created in our Wellington studio.

Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.

Our Decorative Plates Are

  • Handmade from recycled vintage plates

  • Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand

  • One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches

"I Work Well With Others…When They Leave Me The Fuck Alone"

Vintage plate: Grafton China England

Size: 15cm

Lettering: black

The lettering is heat set to the plate.

Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.

We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.

Ships from our Wellington, New Zealand studio.

Our shipping and payment information can be found here

Would you like a custom order plate? Create-a-plate is available to order here

Let’s Play Fuck Off. You Go First
from NZ$45.00

Fabulous Plates To Adorn Your Walls!

Created in our Wellington studio.

Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates and feature one of our cheeky, sassy quotes.

Our Decorative Plates Are

  • Handmade from recycled vintage ceramic plates

  • Versatile display — choose a spring wall hanger or plate stand

  • One-of-a-kind — our plates are made in small batches

At The Dandy Lion we have made it our mission to add a touch of fun and sass to your walls with our plates. Our quirky collages and artwork are applied and heat set to our collection of hand selected vintage plates.

Plate A: J & G Meakin England, size - 25cm

Plate B: Queen’s China England, size - 16cm

Plate C: Grindley England, size - 17cm

Our plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.

Hey There Funny Face - Saucer (5 Designs Available)
NZ$35.00

‘Hey There Funny Face’ Saucer

Five designs available (price is per saucer)

Fabulous plates to adorn your walls! Our decorative wall plates are carefully crafted from up-cycled vintage plates. This saucer comes with your choice of either a spring hanging wire for easy wall mounting or a plate stand, perfect for showcasing your saucer on a shelf, sideboard, or anywhere you like to add a splash of sass!

Please select your plate holder from the drop down menu which pops up when you add to cart.

At The Dandy Lion we have made it our mission to add a touch of fun and sass to your walls with our plates. Our quirky collages and artwork are applied and heat set to our collection of hand selected vintage plates.

Select your saucer from the drop down menu:

Saucer A: Grafton England, size - 13.5cm

Saucer B: Royal Crown Derby England, size - 14cm

Saucer C: Sutherland China England, size - 14cm

Saucer D: Royal Albert England, size - 14cm

Saucer E: Queen Anne England, size - 14cm

Saucer F: Weatherby England, size - 13.5cm

Our decorative plates are not intended for food use, they are for decorative use only.

We carefully hand select our vintage plates to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts due to the plates age.

SUGAR BOWLS

Suspicious White Substance
NZ$42.00

“Suspicious White Substance” Sugar Bowl With Lid

Sass up your kitchen with this fabulous up cycled sugar bowl - suspicious white substance inside! Featuring one of our signature sugar bowl quotes, it measures 9cm high (including the lid) by 8cm.

Size - 9cm x 8cm

Lettering - black

The lettering is heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve it’s finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.

We carefully hand select our sugar bowls to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts.

Suspicious White Substance - Sugar Bowl
NZ$42.00

Sass Up Your Kitchen with This Fabulous Upcycled Sugar Bowl

⚠️ Suspicious white substance inside… (Don’t worry — it’s just sugar. Probably.)

Handcrafted from upcycled vintage finds, this sugar bowl brings personality, humour, and a touch of mischief to your countertop. Perfect for the kitchen that’s a little too polite.

Size - 9cm x 9cm

Lettering - black

The lettering is heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve it’s finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.

We carefully hand select our sugar bowls to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts.

There It Goes My Last Flying Fuck - Sugar Bowl
NZ$50.00

“There It Goes My Last Flying Fuck” Sugar Bowl

Sass up your kitchen with this fabulous up cycled vintage sugar bowl - There it goes…my last flying fuck. The sugar bowl measures 14cm high (including the lid) by 12.5cm wide (including the handles) by 9.5cm.

Size - 14cm x 12.5cm x 9.5

Lettering - black

The lettering is heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve its finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.

We carefully hand select our sugar bowls to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts.

Cocaine Anyone? - Vintage Sugar Bowl
NZ$45.00

“Cocaine Anyone?” Sugar Bowl

Sass up your kitchen with this fab up cycled vintage sugar bowl - cocaine anyone? The sugar bowl measures 8cm high (including the lid) by 8.5cm wide.

Sugar bowl - Thomas Germany

Size - 8cm x 8.5cm

The artwork heat set to the sugar bowls surface for durability, we recommend handling with care to preserve its finish. Hand wash gently in warm water and avoid scrubbing. The sugar bowl is not suitable for the dishwasher.

We carefully hand select our sugar bowls to ensure they are in good condition, but there may be the occasional surface scratch or slight wear in parts.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

PRETTY RUDE BADGES

The Dandy Lion logo, A detailed drawing of a lion's face wearing a top hat and bow tie, inside an ornate gold frame with a teal background.

PLANTER STICKS

A glittery gold acrylic planter stick label that reads 'I WILL SURVIVE' placed in a plant pot with a succulent.
The Dandy Lion logo, A black-and-white drawing of a lion wearing a top hat and a bow tie, framed in an ornate gold frame.
Tea people, funny vintage tea cups and more at The Dandy Lion

NOT YOUR NANA’S TEA SET!

The Dandy Lion logo, A black and white drawing of a lion wearing a top hat and bow tie, framed in an ornate gold frame.
For a dash of wit and sass...with a large helping of profanity, decorative wall plates, a "superstar" acrylic badge, Basil Brush jewellery, "suspicious white substance" sugar bowl, planter stick label

CREATING NZ MADE GIFTS & OUR FUN & FABULOUS CHEEKY PLATES