Dinnerware
Asian-Inspired Dinnerware & China
Asian-inspired dinnerware can offer an elegant look to any table. Whether you simply like the way it looks, or you appreciate the rich tradition and history behind the styles, Asian dinnerware can be an affordable way to add ambience to the dinner table. Below, we’ve gathered some of our favorite Asian-inspired plates and dishes from [...]
Sasaki Dinnerware
Sasaki Dinnerware offers an elegant look for the kitchen or dining room. Many of their settings include Asian-inspired looks or even primitive motifs, so it takes a very particular type of kitchen to pull off a table full of Sasaki pieces. Sasaki Dinnerware falls into a moderate price range, with sets ranging from $80-160 in [...]
White Dinnerware
While patterned china can be amazing, there are definitely times when simple white dinnerware is most appropriate. Whether you decide on round, oval, or even square dinnerware, classic white plates and bowls can make a statement. They carry a message of purity, cleanliness, and simplicity, which is something that’s often loss in a visual sea [...]
Lenox Dinnerware Sets
Lenox Dinnerware sets are an excellent choice for a traditionalist who enjoys a quality piece with a classy look. Lenox is the only manufacturer of bone china here in the United States, which could account for the slightly higher price. You can purchase Lenox Dinnerware Sets by clicking on the images below. Nearly all sets [...]
Pfaltzgraff Dinnerware Sets
The Pfaltzgraff company is a great example of a long-standing American Dinnerware company. Founded in the early 1800s in Pennsylvania, their pieces make excellent dinnerware *and* collector’s items. Pfaltzgraff dinnerware sets are typically sold through quality department and specialty stores. Online, you can find their sets at the links below. Although the pieces pictured below [...]
Mikasa Dinnerware & Place Settings
Mikasa has a long-standing reputation for quality and elegant style, and their latest pieces are no exception. A typical Mikasa place setting is either simple and white, or white and accented with small bursts of color or metals. If you’re in the market for a new set of Mikasa place settings, you can expect to [...]
Christmas Dinnerware: Festive Holiday Plates & More
Even if you’re not particularly religious, it can be fun to get in the Christmas spirit by serving family meals on Christmas-themed dinnerware. To that end, dozens of dinnerware designers have produced gorgeous Christmas lines that you’ll be tempted to use well into January. Any why shouldn’t you? The general spirit of Christmas is best [...]
Sango Ceramics Dinnerware: Sets & Separates
Sango Stoneware and Ceramic dinnerware has become a popular choice for many families due to their effortlessly stylish designs and sturdy feel. Although it can be difficult to locate Sango dinnerware products in stores, Macy’s is usually a good place to start looking. If you have more Sango suggestions, let us know in the comments. [...]
Cobalt Blue Dinnerware
If you’re looking for cobalt blue, it’s likely that you’re not going to be happy with any other shade of blue. Pastels aren’t strong enough, and ultra bright blues may not offer the sophistication you’re looking for. Even worse, most places don’t label their cobalt blue pieces as such, so it’s even harder to find [...]
Espana Dinnerware by Tabletops Unlimited
Espana Dinnerware is a line produced by the kitchen and housewares manufacturer Tabletops Unlimited. Tabletops Unlimited has a history of creating high-quality china, and Espana is no exception. Espana’s pieces are often bright and eye-catching, and they make great everyday dishes. They’re also reasonably affordable, which makes them very popular with young families and 20-something [...]
Stoneware Dinnerware Sets
Stoneware dinnerware is different from normal glass or clay dishes because it’s fired at an extremely high temperature to minimize scratches and chips. Generally speaking, it’s safe to put your stoneware dishes in the dishwasher or use them for everyday meals. Stoneware is typically pretty affordable, too, which makes it easy to accumulate a couple [...]
Square Dinnerware: Plates, Bowls, & Other Squares
I’m not sure just how far square dinnerware goes back in history, but I do love the sleek, often modern look it can lend to the dinner table. Although square plates and dishes are occasionally associated with high-end modern dinnerware lines, a number of companies produce square dishes at very affordable prices. In addition to [...]
Fiesta Dinnerware & Serving Dishes
Fiesta Ware is a brand of high-quality dinnerware that is generally sold at kitchen and bath retailers or major department stores. Prices for Fiesta Dinnerware sets typically ranges from $10 for a single plate or dish up to $200 or more for an entire set of flatware or dinnerware. As a brand, Fiesta Ware products [...]
