SLATE – Slate-Effect Melamine, Practical and Dishwasher-Safe
SLATE: slate, without its constraints
Slate has undeniable charm in catering: that mineral, matte black that evokes the bistro, the wine cellar, the specials board. But real slate is heavy, scratches, is hard to wash and copes poorly with the pace of intensive service. SLATE resolves this dilemma: it reproduces the visual look of slate in a professional melamine, light, resistant and industrial-dishwasher-safe.
You keep all the imagery of slate, the authentic bistro feel, the sharing table, the convivial mood, without any of the practical drawbacks. For a high-volume venue that wants this aesthetic register, it is the obvious solution.
Between MORRA and NERO black
SLATE occupies a precise position in the APS range. It sits between MORRA, which offers real slate (authentic but demanding), and NERO black, which offers pure matte black (practical but without the grain of slate). SLATE takes the best of both: the slate look of MORRA, the practicality of NERO. The choice depends on where the venue sets the cursor between authenticity and functionality.
Who is it for?
- Bistronomic brasseries
- Restaurants playing the slate card
- Dining cellars
- Wine bars
One reservation: in fine dining, the slate effect in melamine remains recognisable to the touch, where real MORRA slate will be more fitting. SLATE is perfect for the bistro-slate register, less so for a demanding fine-dining table.
The range's strength
The slate look without the weight or fragility: all the charm of bistro-slate, with industrial dishwasher compatibility.
Order the SLATE range
Prices range from €6.80 to €56.40 per piece. Browse all references online and in the 2026 catalogue. For a practical slate table, our sales team is here to advise. Buffet-Plus distributes the full APS Germany range in France. The entire SLATE APS Germany range is available at buffet-plus.eu (https://www.buffet-plus.eu).