Ceramic Whale Storage Dish

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Description & Measurements

This Item is despatched to you directly from our UK supplier, please allow up to 7 - 14  working days for delivery, 

Ceramic Whale Storage Dish – Distressed Decorative open mouth dish

Product Details

  • Product: Ceramic Whale Dish

  • Material: Ceramic

  • Design: Happy whale with an open mouth for storage

  • Colour: Grey back with an aged white underbelly

  • Finish: Distressed, aged-effect detailing

  • Dimensions: 17cm x 11cm x 11cm

Ceramic Whale Storage Dish – A Quirky Coastal Home Accessory

Bring a little seaside charm and character into your home with this Ceramic Whale Storage Dish. Shaped like a happy whale with its mouth open to hold small items, this distinctive decorative dish combines playful design with practical everyday use.

The whale features a grey back, an aged white underbelly and distressed detailing that gives it a gently weathered, vintage-inspired appearance. Its charming expression and sculptural shape make it an attractive addition to coastal-inspired interiors, quirky home décor collections and relaxed country-style spaces.

Measuring approximately 17cm x 11cm x 11cm, this versatile ceramic whale dish is ideal for keeping small essentials together while adding personality to your surroundings. Use it in the bathroom, beside the kitchen sink or anywhere around the home where a little decorative storage would be useful.

Unlike an ordinary storage container, its characterful whale design makes it a decorative feature in its own right.

Where Can You Use the Ceramic Whale Dish?

Bathroom Storage

The whale's open mouth makes this dish a charming place to keep small bathroom essentials. Position it on a bathroom shelf, vanity unit or beside the basin to hold suitable small accessories.

Its coastal-inspired design works particularly well in bathrooms with blue, grey, white or natural-toned décor.

Beside the Kitchen Sink

Looking for a more characterful way to organise your sink area? Use this ceramic whale dish to hold a small washing-up sponge or other suitable sink accessories.

It offers a decorative alternative to a plain sponge holder and adds a playful finishing touch to your kitchen worktop.

Hallway & Console Tables

Place the whale dish on a hallway console or shelf to hold small everyday items such as loose change or other accessories that you like to keep together.

Bedroom & Bedside Table

Use it as a small catch-all dish for suitable personal items on a bedside table, dressing table or bedroom shelf.

Living Room & Display Shelves

The sculptural whale design makes it an appealing ornament for a bookcase, side table, windowsill or display cabinet. It can be displayed on its own or alongside shells, coastal accessories and other decorative pieces.

Distressed Coastal Design

The combination of the grey back, aged white underbelly and distressed detailing gives this ceramic whale dish a relaxed, weathered look.

It complements a variety of decorative styles, including:

  • Coastal and nautical interiors

  • Beach-inspired bathrooms

  • Rustic and country homes

  • Vintage-inspired décor

  • Quirky and eclectic interiors

  • Relaxed contemporary spaces

Whether you live by the coast or simply love seaside-inspired home accessories, this happy whale brings a little coastal character into your home.

A Versatile Dish for Everyday Organisation

Although it works beautifully as a decorative ornament, the open-mouth design also makes it useful for storing smaller items around the home.

Consider using it for:

  • A small washing-up sponge

  • Suitable bathroom accessories

  • Small personal items

  • Loose change

  • Everyday odds and ends

  • Decorative display items

Its versatility means you can find a use for it in different rooms, while its distinctive appearance helps it stand out from ordinary storage dishes.

A Quirky Gift for Coastal Home Lovers

The Ceramic Whale Storage Dish makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys seaside-inspired décor, unusual ornaments or practical home accessories with personality.

It could be a lovely choice for a birthday, housewarming, new home or special occasion, particularly for someone who loves marine life, coastal interiors or quirky decorative pieces.

Key Features

  • Charming ceramic whale-shaped storage dish

  • Happy whale design with an open mouth

  • Distressed, aged-effect finish

  • Grey back with an aged white underbelly

  • Measures approximately 17cm x 11cm x 11cm

  • Useful for small items and everyday accessories

  • Ideal for bathroom shelves and kitchen sink areas

  • Also suitable for bedside tables, consoles and display shelves

  • Complements coastal, nautical, rustic and eclectic interiors

  • A distinctive decorative accessory and gift idea

Care & Maintenance

To keep your ceramic whale dish looking its best, gently wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

Avoid abrasive scourers, harsh chemicals and aggressive cleaning products, as these may damage the distressed finish or aged detailing.

If using it beside the kitchen sink or in the bathroom, avoid leaving standing water inside or underneath the dish for prolonged periods. Empty and clean it regularly, particularly when using it to hold a sponge or other damp items.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ceramic Whale Dish made from?

It is made from ceramic and features a distressed finish with a grey back and aged white underbelly.

What size is the whale dish?

The dish measures approximately 17cm x 11cm x 11cm.

Can I use it as a sponge holder?

Yes. Its open-mouth design makes it suitable for holding a small washing-up sponge beside the kitchen sink. Keep the dish clean and allow it to dry regularly.

Can I use it in the bathroom?

Yes. It can be displayed on a bathroom shelf or vanity unit and used to hold suitable small bathroom accessories.

Is it just a decorative ornament?

No. As well as being an attractive whale ornament, it can be used as a small storage dish for suitable everyday items.

What interior styles does it suit?

Its aged grey and white finish works particularly well with coastal, nautical, rustic, vintage-inspired and eclectic interiors.

Bring a Little Seaside Character into Your Home

Combining a happy whale design with a distressed grey and white finish, this Ceramic Whale Storage Dish is a charming way to add character and practical storage to your home.

Whether you use it as a quirky sponge holder beside the kitchen sink, a small bathroom organiser or a decorative accent on your favourite shelf, it brings together coastal-inspired style, everyday usefulness and a playful finishing touch.



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Delivery & Returns

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Standard mainland UK delivery £5.95 on orders under £50.

*To request a quote, 
please email contact@thefarthing.co.uk with the items you would like to order and your address. A member of our team will be in touch within 48 hours with a bespoke delivery quote for your order.

The Farthing's aim to get your purchases with you as soon as possible, as we know the fun is on the receiving and not on the waiting, Thank you for taking the time to read our policies.

Orders & Pre Orders placed with us cannot be discounted by newer offers or discounts that were not in place at point of order, if you wish to cancel you're existing order or pre order you can, please beware that your delivery time maybe effected as your received stock will come available to the next available customer.

Standard & Express Delivery

We are a small family business in Dorset, we can't have all stock located in our warehouse with some items being delivered directly by our suppliers, delivery times for these items and estimated timescale for delivery is written in bold at the top of the relevant product page.

Free delivery is standard on all orders at The Farthing when you spend over £50.00, Standard delivery is available to mainland UK customers and will be delivered via our Couriers DPD, DX Freight or equivalent within 2-4 days, large Parcels can take up to 7 days, delivery charges will be applied to your cart when ordering. 

Items delivered directly by our suppliers have their estimated delivery time in bold stated at the top of the product page. Express delivery is not available on furniture or extra large items. Your order will be dispatched the same day and in most cases will be delivered the within two days - so please ensure there will be somebody in to receive the order. Express delivery can be arranged up until 1pm (to ensure the order has time to be packed and shipped), and express orders placed on Friday will be delivered the following working week day, if you require any additional information or would like to speak to us please contact us on Tel: 01308 456536 alternately email us on contact@thefarthing.co.uk

Farthing Delivery Ts & Cs

For small items our standard courier service will attempt delivery twice, DPD will send a notification via Text or email for your delivery details. If a calling card is left you can contact them directly using the details on the calling card or contact our Customer Services team contact@thefarthing.co.uk. Should you not respond to the calling card within 5 days, the goods will be returned to us and a re-delivery charge may be applicable.

Delivery Times
If you are unsure at any step of your order, please email us and we will help contact@thefarthing.co.uk

We will always try to deliver your order as soon as possible. 
For furniture deliveries we will try our best to deliver on a mutually convenient day and you will be contacted with available time slots – so there’s no staying in all day wondering when we’re going to arrive.

Please refer to delivery lead times below for your purchases:•    
Small, Medium & Large /standard items – delivery within 1-4 working days

All Items that are in stock with us will be dispatched as soon as possible, our usual dispatch time is 2 working day from point of order.
If a bespoke delivery is required for items that require more than one person to handle due to weight, delivery times can be longer, we will contact you before hand to arrange a more convenient date & time;•    

Extra large parcels / Furniture items – delivery within 1 week •    unless stated at the top of the product description.
Extra large parcels/ Furniture deliveries to Scotland 1-2 weeks•  unless stated at the top of the product description.

Mixed Items – All items in stock delivered together within 1-3 working days In stock
Items dispatched by standard delivery Via our Courier and should arrive within 2-3 working days. 

Our specialist couriers will contact you to arrange the delivery of large, heavy or fragile pallet delivery items.In stock, delivered directly by our UK suppliersItems dispatched by standard delivery Via our Courier and should arrive within time stated on the product description. Specialist couriers will contact you to arrange the delivery of large, heavy or fragile pallet delivery items.

Pre order items 

Items on pre-order are currently in production/transit and due to arrive into our warehouse within the next 26 working days or otherwise stated, as soon as they arrive with us you will be notified and your order shipped to you as soon as possible.Individual product pages state an estimated delivery time & date when an item is currently on back order.

Large/Heavy Furniture Items

Wherever possible, items are dispatched on a standard delivery charge. However, fragile, heavy and large items require delivery by a specialist carrier and need additional insurance, delivered on a pallet for ease of movement. The extra charges applied are to ensure that the product reaches you in perfect condition. Delivery of fragile, heavy and large items is £59 for the mainland UK. 

Delivery to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scottish Islands, Isles of Scilly & Isle of Man require a bespoke delivery charge, may not be available for your area at the moment. Please email to place your order where a quote is required for shipping.  

Online Purchase Returns

We want you to be delighted with every purchase from The Farthing, we've made our returns policy easy and stress free. If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase, return it to us in its original condition to our address below or contact us via email (contact@thefarthing.co.uk) we can arrange a courier to collect from you at your convenience, all items will be required to be boxed as they arrived.
Returns @ The Farthing, Broadwindsor, Beaminster, Dorset. DT8 3QF

Standard & Extra Large Parcels
Items must be returned within 30 days of receipt to qualify for a refund or exchange.You will be issued with a credit note for any items returned after this time. Please ensure all items are packaged securely and sufficiently to withstand delivery and in a re-sellable condition, all items must be in their original retail packaging. Failure to do so may result in The Farthing being unable to refund you. We recommend that you use insured registered delivery and keep the receipt for proof of postage. We cannot accept liability for goods lost or damaged in transit. Unless the item is faulty, it is returned at your own cost. This does not affect your statutory rights, we do not refund postage costs paid at time of order.Please take care to fully inspect your items to ensure you are happy with them before disposing of packaging as failure to do so may result in us being unable to refund you.

Furniture and Upholstery Cancellation & Returns Policy for Web & Telephone orders
Please note if you purchase furniture or upholstery from The Farthing through the website or by telephone with our mail order team you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.Please read the statement under "Furniture Measurements" above to ensure you understand your responsibilities before ordering any furniture items.When an item of furniture is delivered to you, it is your responsibility, to check the goods for any fault or damages. 

You will be required to sign a confirmation that the goods have been delivered in a satisfactory condition.If you order furniture that is not part of our 'made to order' range you may cancel your order within 14 days of receiving the goods. You must ensure the furniture is returned to us in a perfect saleable condition and in its original packaging. Failure to do so may result in The Farthing being unable to refund you.

If you wish to purchase a 'made to order' sofa, armchair, footstool or ottoman, the order cannot be cancelled once it has been placed. If you choose to change the fabric you have chosen after placing your order, a 20% re-stocking fee will be applied (orders with customer's own fabrics cannot be amended or cancelled). Should you choose to return the furniture to us for any reason within seven days of delivery, The Farthing reserves the right to retain a 20% re-stocking fee. You must contact our mail order team either by email (contact@thefarthing.co.uk) or by telephone (01308456536) within seven working days from date of delivery to cancel your order. 

You must ensure the furniture is returned to us in a perfect saleable condition and in its original packaging. Failure to do so may result in The Farthing being unable to refund you.Sofas, armchairs, ottomans and footstools ordered with a customer's own fabric or material cannot be cancelled, returned or refunded once purchased.
We cannot be responsible for interest charges made by your credit card company whilst waiting for returns to be refunded to your card.
Outdoor furniture: 
With all outdoor furniture: For a long lasting impression we advise not leave outside during periods of adverse weather; we recommend bringing inside when not in use. We cannot be held responsible if your items become damaged or show sines of erosion due to being left outside in adverse weather.

Cost of returning items

We require you to be responsible for the cost of returning an item to us where you have changed your mind.Unfortunately, we are unable to refund the return postage.*If you want to return an item of furniture you must notify us within 14 days. We can organise collection but all costs incurred through shipping are strictly non-refundable and that the customer bears all return shipping costs. Please note, this is approximately from £60 for a set of drawers and £95 for a 3 seater sofa, £35 for a shelf ladder, Mirrors start from £29.90 to return glass items. 

email us on if you would like to know any exact return costs before making your purchase.Refunds will be processed will be processed as quickly and efficiently as possible upon receiving the goods back from you. The refund will be made via your original method of payment. When returning goods on which you have received a discount/special offer that offer/discount will no longer apply and will be deducted from the original price.Above prices are only a guide as individual item weights will differ dependant on material and size.Refusing to take delivery, if for any reason you have changed your mind and no longer require an item you can refuse to take delivery, it will then be sent directly back to us, once arrived back we will initiate your refund minus the cost of postage that has been utilised, if for any reason you have changed your mind prior to dispatch a total refund will be made, unfortunately if postage costs have been actioned we will not be able to reimburse the costs utilised.

We can only accept returns of items in original packaging, if an item is not boxed as it was delivered in the retails packaging we are unable to process, if an item has been used or fitted and adapted in anyway we are unable to accept receipt of the item and a refund of payment made cannot be fulfilled, all return items must be in a resealable condition packed as arrived.

Measurements

Please ensure you measure correctly before placing your furniture order. Consider staircases, doorways or any tight spaces used as access points. If you need to return an item of furniture, the original delivery charge will be deducted from any refund or exchange value.

To find out more information, please visit our delivery and returns policy page at the base of the website.

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