Dinnerware Plates: Uniquely Crafted For Your Table

Dinnerware is more than just vessels for holding and serving food. They can be an extension of your style and help create the right ambiance for any occasion, from a casual solo meal to a fancy dinner date.

There are many unique dinnerware plates available on the market, from matte black stoneware sets with a trendy lipped rim design to prevent food from slipping off, to hand-painted ceramic plates and bowls with bright and varied patterns that will add joy to your meals.

For those who want to make a statement, there are also stainless steel rainbow plates, swirling porcelain dishes with unique marbling, and even Disney-themed dinnerware sets for a more elevated version of childhood tea parties.

Whatever your style, there is a unique dinnerware set to elevate your dining experience and impress your guests.

Stoneware

West Elm Textured Stoneware Dinnerware

This set includes four dinner plates, four side plates, four bowls, and four mugs, with additional pieces available. The pieces are a warm cream colour and feature different textured patterns, such as stripes on the dinner plates and bowls, and dots on the side plates and mugs. While the set is dishwasher-safe, stoneware is prone to glazing defects and chipping, so extra caution should be taken when handling it.

Pottery Barn Nico Dinnerware Set

This simple and timeless set from Pottery Barn includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four soup bowls, with coordinating serving pieces available separately. The white glaze has hints of grey and brown, resulting in a versatile design that can easily be mixed and matched with other pieces. The stoneware collection is durable and safe for use in the dishwasher and microwave.

Hawkins New York Essential Stoneware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set

This 16-piece set includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, four pasta bowls, and four cereal bowls, with coordinating accessories available separately. The plates are intentionally flat and have a low lip, which may not be ideal for saucy dishes. The stoneware set is handmade, with soft ripples on the surface, and comes in six shades that can be mixed and matched. The dinnerware is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe up to 450°F.

Arhaus Twilight Dinnerware

This hand-painted set features a unique reactive glaze that offers a variety of blue shades, from cornflower to cerulean. The collection includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, four pasta bowls, and four mugs, with serveware pieces available separately. As the pieces are handcrafted, there may be subtle differences in shape, size, and glaze. The stoneware is dishwasher and microwave-safe.

Le Creuset San Francisco Coupe 16-Piece Dinnerware Set

This classic stoneware set from Le Creuset is crafted from premium stoneware and features vibrant enamel glazes. The profile of the dishes is timeless, with generous sizes and streamlined shapes. Each piece has a thin three-ring design around the edge, adding a touch of country charm. The set includes four pasta or cereal bowls, four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four mugs, and is dishwasher, microwave, freezer, and oven safe up to 500°F.

Stone Lain Lauren Stoneware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set

This stoneware set features a ribbed texture and a nearly-sage green colour, adding a subtle whisper of colour to your dinner table. The set includes 16 pieces, providing full dinnerware setups for four people, and is dishwasher-safe and attractive enough to be used as serving pieces.

Ceramic

Etsy

Etsy offers a wide range of unique ceramic dinnerware sets handcrafted by artisans from around the world. You can find everything from rustic farmhouse-style plates to elegant, modern sets. Some standout options include:

• The 'Uranus' collection: A stylish ceramic tableware set ideal for patio dining for two.
• Retro-inspired ceramic dinnerware in black and grey, featuring bubble plates and a ceramic donut dinnerware set.
• Handmade ceramic plates from YARDbyGoldenOldies in a rustic style, measuring 11.75" in diameter and 1.25" in height.
• Black Pottery Tableware from SaGaPotteryUkraine, a stoneware kitchen accessory featuring a dark dinner plate.
• Handcrafted stoneware dinner plates from Stonessa, featuring a unique rustic design and fine dining art tableware.
• A set of two Talavera 10" plates, handmade Mexican ceramic dinnerware.
• A mix-and-match ceramic dinnerware set from InzSowa, featuring handmade ceramics in new colours and fine dining pottery.

Fable Home

Fable Home offers a build-your-own bundle option for ceramic dinnerware, allowing you to mix and match colours and styles. Their stoneware is hand-finished in Portugal and is both elegant and functional. The set includes dinner plates, salad plates, pasta bowls, and breakfast bowls, all of which are dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe. Each piece is organically shaped and one of a kind, with natural flecks that give them a unique appearance.

Year & Day

Year & Day's Ceramics collection offers classic silhouettes with sophisticated semi-matte finishes and a California-inspired palette. You can choose one colour or mix and match to create a unique table setting.

Bed Bath & Beyond

Bed Bath & Beyond offers several ceramic dinnerware sets, including:

• MALACASA Mario Porcelain Dinnerware Set (Service for 6)
• Tabletops Gallery Adams 40-piece White Dinnerware Set (Service for 10)
• VEWEET Fiona Porcelain Dinnerware Set
• Euro Ceramica Duomo 16-piece Dinnerware Set (Service for 4)
• Euro Ceramica Fez 16-piece Double Bowl Dinnerware Set (Service for 4)

Caspari

Caspari offers a range of ceramic plates and dinnerware in various colours and designs, including the Oriente Italiano Dinner Plate and the Rufolo Glass Gold Organic Salad Plate.

With so many options available, you're sure to find a ceramic dinnerware set that suits your unique style and elevates your dining experience.

Porcelain

For a simple yet elegant option, consider an 18-piece porcelain dinnerware set in a classic white colour. This type of set typically includes six place settings, each with a 10.5-inch dinner plate, a 7.5-inch salad plate, and a 5.5-inch bowl. These sets are lightweight yet durable and can add a modern touch to your table setting. They are also safe to use in the freezer, microwave, and dishwasher, making them convenient for everyday use.

If you're looking for something more unique, handmade and vintage porcelain dinnerware sets are also available. These sets often feature intricate designs and patterns, such as floral prints or gold accents. You can find porcelain dinnerware sets for six or more people, with pieces including dinner plates, soup bowls, coffee cups, and salad plates. Some sets also offer a mix of shapes, such as round, oval, and organic shapes, allowing you to create a table setting that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

When purchasing porcelain dinnerware, it is important to consider the quality and safety of the products. Look for dinnerware that is impact-resistant and made with high-quality porcelain or china. Additionally, ensure that the dinnerware is safe to use in the microwave and dishwasher unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.

Melamine

Craft & Kin Melamine Dinnerware Set

This 12-piece set includes four large 10.5" dinner plates, four 8.5" salad or dessert plates, and four 6" wide x 3" high bowls. The rustic melamine plastic plates and bowls set has a wood grain design and is perfect for indoor or outdoor use. The set is lightweight, sturdy, top-rack dishwasher-safe, food-grade, and BPA-free.

Gibson Home Brela 12-Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set

This set includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four bowls, service for four. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 129 reviewers.

Certified International Talavera 12-Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set

This set includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four all-purpose bowls. The design is inspired by traditional Talavera, a type of hand-painted, handmade pottery from Mexico. These plates and bowls are scratch-resistant, well-balanced, and flawless, making them ideal for indoor or outdoor use.

Gibson Studio California Mauna 12-Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set

This set is available in blue or green crackle-look decal and includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four bowls, service for four. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12 reviewers.

222 Fifth PTS America Strata Black 12-Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set

This elegant black set includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four bowls, service for four.

Calypso Basics 6-Piece Melamine Dinner Plate Set

This set includes six dinner plates in black.

Gibson Home Rockabye 12-Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set

This set includes four 10.7" dinner plates, four 8.5" dinner bowls, and four 6.1" cereal bowls. The plates and bowls are made of durable and unbreakable melamine material, perfect for everyday use, outdoor barbeques, or camping. The set is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 50 reviewers.

Gourmet Art 12-Piece Flamingo Heavyweight and Durable Melamine Dinnerware Set

This set includes four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four bowls, service for four. It is designed for indoor or outdoor use and everyday use.

Lenox Blue Bay Melamine Dinnerware Set

This set is available in a 16-piece set, a 20-piece set with serving ware, or a set of four dinner plates. It received the highest ratings in attractiveness and durability and offers a stylish tabletop with its various blue patterns. The set is also scratch-resistant and drop-resistant.

Williams Sonoma Sicily Outdoor Melamine Salad Plates

These plates are very durable and performed well in scratch and drop tests. They come in a set of four and offer a variety of different purchasing options.

Glass

Clear glass dinnerware is a versatile choice, but you can also bring colour to the table with glass plates, bowls, and glasses. Blue shades are perfect for summer, while silver and gold bring sparkle to holiday dinner parties. Glassware can also be paired with other tableware pieces to create a balanced and neutral table setting.

When choosing glass dinnerware, durability is an important factor to consider. Look for tempered or reinforced glass that is break and chip-resistant. Some glass dinnerware sets are also scratch-resistant and can withstand accidental drops. This makes them a good choice for families with children. In addition, some glass dinnerware is oven, microwave, dishwasher, and freezer-safe, making it versatile for everyday use.

• The Corelle Livingware Winter Frost Glass Dinnerware Set is a classic choice. It is break and chip-resistant, functional, and versatile. The set includes dinner plates, bread and butter plates, and bowls, service for six.
• The Gibson Ultra Radley 12-piece set features tempered opal glass with scalloped edges. It is stronger than regular stoneware and has a high-fired glaze that creates a hygienic, fully vitrified surface. This set is also dishwasher, microwave, and freezer-safe.
• The Latitude Run Gemayel Glass Dinnerware Set offers a contemporary chic look with its thick and durable clear glass design. This set is food, dishwasher, microwave, and oven-safe, making it perfect for everyday use.
• The Orren Ellis Clearview Stripe dinnerware set is constructed with thick and durable long-lasting glass. It includes tumblers, fruit bowls, and dinner plates, all embossed with stripes for a simple and elegant design.
• For a unique and colourful option, consider the Gibson Ultra Violet Floral 12-piece set. It features colourful flowers on glossy white dishware, constructed with tempered opal glass that is stronger than regular stoneware. This set is also dishwasher, microwave, and freezer-safe.

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