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The mugs are narrower and taller than your run-of-the-mill mug, which makes them a bit more elegant, and the set also offers a flat-bottomed teacup and saucer. Some testers liked the wider handle on the Aspen teacup more than the thin, dainty ones on the teacups in our upgrade pick, the Wedgwood White set. The Villeroy & Boch Royal 30-Piece Bone Porcelain Set was our former upgrade pick, but it’s discontinued.
Nevertheless, this longtime American-made dinnerware may be just what you’re looking for if you prefer heavier, thicker pieces that are available in a full spectrum of colors. We judged the dinnerware on its weight, size, shape, and overall design. We then examined each piece under light to check for any flaws, such as uneven rims, drippy or inconsistent glaze, pitting, scratches, or crazing . A good set of dinnerware will bring a touch of class to any dinner table and remain in style for years while withstanding the rigors of daily use.
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According to our experts, food always looks best on an all-white plate because the design is free of distractions. Whether you’re looking for a full set of everyday dinnerware or choosing a few plates for a holiday gathering, whiteware is the best choice. If none of our picks match your style, and you’d rather shop around, see our Other dinnerware sets we like section or our dinnerware buying guide for more advice.
Our journalists combine independent research with over-the-top testing to save people time, energy and money when making buying decisions. Whether it's finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we'll help you get it right . The Crate and Barrel Maison Dinnerware had a balanced weight, and we especially liked the styling of the mug. However, our testers found the cereal bowl was much too deep and awkward to eat from.
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This set has a bright creamy hue and a simple yet sophisticated design. The White collection also includes bowls and several serving pieces that are sold separately. The Brasserie plates have wide, slightly angled rims that give them a classic bistro style. The soup bowls are shallow but still plenty big for a decent serving of pasta.
However, since it’s not sold open stock, replacing broken pieces would be difficult. This set also has an off-white or pink hue in certain light, which makes it too difficult to match to other porcelain pieces. Although we recommend the dinner plates from the Pottery Barn Caterer’s set as an affordable backup for entertaining in our Thanksgiving guide, they’re typically available only in open-stock sets of 12. We prefer dinnerware that’s sold fully open stock, so you can pick and choose what you need. These porcelain salad and dinner plates are durable for everyday use, but still feel refined enough for entertaining. They’re fairly priced, especially for the quality, and are sold individually and in sets of eight.
Upgrade pick: Wedgwood White 5-Piece Place Setting
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Crate and Barrel Aspen Dinnerware Mugs
Our testers weren’t fond of the flared bowls in the Sur La Table Bistro 24-Piece Dinnerware Set. Also, a Wirecutter staff member has owned this set for over five years and has chipped and broken several pieces. All of our testers disliked the oval bowl of the Villeroy & Boch For Me 16-Piece Dinnerware Set. In addition, this set is so off-white that matching it to other whiteware pieces would be difficult. The Snowe 5-Piece Table Settings and 4-Piece Table Settings have mugs that are unglazed around the lip, which many of our testers disliked because they looked unfinished.
The Crate and Barrel Aspen Dinnerware set was the best-quality set we tested for the price. We found some minor imperfections, but the overall quality far exceeds its low price, and we like its clean lines and simple design. This line is only sold open stock, either as individual pieces or in sets of eight, which allows you to customize your purchase to suit your needs. With the Aspen collection, you can even choose mugs or teacups and soup or cereal bowls, which is unusual for most dinnerware in this price range. The Wedgwood White 5-Piece Place Setting is made from fine bone china, so it’s thin, light, and practically flawless. But don’t mistake its refinement for fragility—it’s still durable enough for everyday use.
According to the Wedgwood representative we spoke to, the original design for the White dinnerware was introduced in 1920, though newer pieces have been added to the collection over the years. Since the set has stood the test of time, replacing any broken items or growing your collection in the years to come shouldn’t be an issue. To prevent our testers from being influenced by brand names, we covered the manufacturer’s marking on the bottom of each piece. This elegant fine china dinnerware set isn’t hand-painted, so it’s durable for everyday use and can go right in the dishwasher. Add a classic look to your small window space with Better Homes & Gardens Checks N Solids Gingham Check Light Filtering Kitchen Curtain Tier and Valance Set.
Wedgwood’s mugs and teacups are on the small side, and some of our testers preferred ones that could hold more. As other testers noted, however, the cups’ smaller size allows you to finish hot beverages before they have time to cool. The pedestal on the foot of the teacup was also polarizing for our testers, as some thought it was too formal for everyday use. Also, the soup bowl measures 7⅞ inches in diameter, so it’s smaller than those in most other sets we tested, but we still think it’s sufficiently deep.
For our next update, we’d like to expand this guide to include stoneware. We hope to do another round of testing once our test kitchen is fully operational again later this year. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Stores are responsible for providing Bizrate with correct and current prices.
Hosting your first dinner party may seem daunting, but we've found all the best items you’ll need to throw a casual, stress-free dinner. The Villeroy & Boch Artesano Dinnerware Collection is available open stock, but ultimately we thought it didn’t look classic enough. Although the mug is trendy now, it may go out of style in years to come. TheMacy's Whiteware Coupe Collection had significant pitting and an inconsistent, drippy glaze. The Fortessa Ilona 16 Piece Place Setting had too many areas with an inconsistent glaze and pitting, so we dismissed it. This set has been around for decades—one reviewer on the Williams Sonoma website says they’ve used their set for 27 years—so replacing pieces or growing your set shouldn’t be a problem.
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The versatile cereal bowls in this dinnerware line are wide enough to work well for salad and pasta, too. Shallow bowls are also available; both are sold individually and in sets of eight. If none of our picks appeal to you, and you’d rather shop around, see our Other dinnerware sets we likesection or our dinnerware buying guide for more advice.
