The 20 Best Dinnerware Sets, from Monochromatic Beauties to Ceramic Statement Makers

This set of four ceramic, dishwasher-safe dinner plates are heirloom-worthy. The silhouette is a sleek update on a classic shape, and a manifestation of two artists (mother-daughter duo Louise and Sophia Roe) working alongside one another.

Inspired by the shape of chrysanthemums, this set of four ceramic dinner plates can be built out into a full set of matching dinnerware (bowls, dessert plates, the works). They’re available in brown, black, and green, so you can even color mix if you’re feeling adventurous. Bonus: They’re dishwasher safe.

Ann Demeulemeester is known for her goth-boho designs, and her foray into tableware follows suit. The contrasting rim furthers her storyline of chiaroscuro—the juxtaposition of light and shadow. This porcelain set consists of four dinner plates, four starter plates, and four deep plates. Hand-wash only for these beauties.

A sweet, dotted outline sets the perfect scene for a slice of cake or a cheeky little snack on this set of four small plates. Each is made of ceramic and dishwasher safe, and there are also serving platters in some of the colorways.

Build an entire set of this ceramic, floral dinnerware and you’ll be fielding compliments for years to come. There are dinner and dessert plates, as well as smaller ice cream bowls, and you could opt for the burgundy… but we’re also deeply considering pink.

This set of six (dishwasher safe) plates give off “summers spent sprawling on the sand in Italy” and we’re all for bringing that vibe to the dinner. The colorful stripes make it easy to mix and match with other dinnerware, candleholders, and any other tchotchkes you bring to the literal table.

The 18k gold rim is the cherry on top of this two-plate set. Crafted in porcelain by Veronese artisans at Ancap, this set would look best settled on a simple lace tablecloth to let the vibrant color shine. Make sure to hand wash these to keep them in top shape.

Consider this four-plate set a love letter to the color green. The vibrantly glazed ceramic has beautiful variations, which are accentuated by various rims. For a color-drenched tablescape that would make JJ Martin beam with pride, deck out your table with accessories in the same hue.

This ceramic, dishwasher-safe plate is one-of-one—a centerpiece of sorts. The hand-painted pattern is a traditional floral design from Viana, adding a bit of depth and history to your tablescape. It’s rustic without reminding you of grandma’s house (although if it does, all the better). Pair it with a solid set of dinnerware and let your party guests fight over who gets the special plate.

There’s something super sweet and romantic about a single bloom, and this ceramic set of four plates shows the different forms of a favorite floral. Layer them atop a lace tablecloth for an extra nostalgic look.

Hand-painted edges and details help this set of 12 ceramic dishes (four dinner plates, four small plates, and four bowls) transition from “everyday” meals to special occasions. Make the most of the indigo design by sourcing napkins and other tableware in a contrasting color.

Each ceramic plate in this set of four is unique, thanks to their hand-painted designs (hand-wash only!). There are matching dinner plates, but you could also opt for bowls or larger plates in a solid color to play up this particular vintage vibe.

Splatterware is a tablescape staple, and it’s been mainstay at dinners for generations. This four-plate set is made of Italian ceramic, and don’t be surprised if your dinner guests’ “ohhs” and “ahhs” are over the, well, plates, and not dessert. One of the best things about a statement piece like this is that it can be mixed and matched with all kinds of colors for patterns for an extra big impact.

Bet you’ve never met dinnerware inspired by—you guessed it—a grandpa, but here we are. Sophisticated, life of the party, a person of taste and style. But somehow it’s all still relatable, and friendly. Incredible how all of that fits into a set of four porcelain plates, huh?

There’s nothing quite like standing under a direct ray of summer’s first light, but this four-plate set does a great job at embodying the feeling into a handful of designs. The inspiration for the motifs was the warm sunny glow of Andalusia in the late springtime, so it all makes sense. Let them shine on a simple ivory tablecloth or linen placemats.

A Ginori exclusive for Cabana, the floral pattern on this plate is a nod to the gentle nature of watercolors. Go all in on a monochrome set, or embrace playfulness (and a collectors’ eye) with varying colors—each dishwasher-safe porcelain plate is sold separately.

When your dining table is full of a rotating cast of characters, you need a 28-piece dinnerware set to keep things moving. This one from interior designer Kelly Wearstler has four breakfast plates, four bowls, four coffee cups and saucers, four starter plates, four dinner plates, and four deep plates, all ceramic and dishwasher-safe.

The color range is really impressive with this 16-piece ceramic tableware curation: bone, blush, mustard, olive, sky, light grey, terracotta (our favorite!), and peacock. Each one includes a large bowl, low bowl, salad plate, and dinner plate for four place settings. They’re all dishwasher safe, which is just another perk when the end of the dinner party rolls around.

East Fork has a fan club, and it makes sense—the glaze colors on their durable ceramic tableware are downright delicious, earning their reputation as collectibles. Each dishwasher-safe set comes with a breakfast bowl, everyday bowl, cake plate, side plate, and dinner plate.

If you’re a color loyalist, go all in on your favorite in the form of 16 tableware must-haves. Each set includes a pitcher, four place settings with a dinner plate, salad plate, large bowl, low bowl, dinner napkin, drinking glass. The best way to style this one is to find a table cloth and flatware in the same hue. Who doesn’t love a total color wash?