Everyday Dishes -- Suggestions?

<p>That’s odd…I just did a google search <a href=“http://www.dansk.com%5B/url%5D”>www.dansk.com</a> and the website popped right up! Is it under new management?</p>

<p>Dansk was bought by Lenox many years ago - maybe even a decade ago. I think they still manufacture some of the classic designs.</p>

<p>After 25 years of Pfaltzgraf, I bought trendy Corelle-like stuff from Target. Well, it didn’t survive 6 years of the microwave and dishwasher, so I just recently purchased Noritake colorwave square in turquoise, apple, and orange. They can look casual or more formal depending on the placemats, napkins, centerpieces. </p>

<p>So far we love the dishes! Great in microwave and dishwasher, no chips, and supposedly can even go into the oven! Plus Noritake gives a guarantee against breakage and will replace pieces for 50% of cost if you register your place settings. Hope I don’t have to collect.</p>

<p>Not helpful since you have to find the right craft fair or order, but a few years a go we got these and I am still happy. [kscopepottery.com</a> - Home](<a href=“http://www.kscopepottery.com/]kscopepottery.com”>http://www.kscopepottery.com/)</p>

<p>LasMa, I’m not sure if you found what you were looking for, but I thought of this thread when I was at Costco today. They have a bone china everyday dishes set for $100 which is a bargain compared to buying it directly from Mikasa at $250:</p>

<p>[Buy</a> Lucerne White 20 Piece Dinnerware Set with Bread and Butter Plate online at Mikasa.com](<a href=“http://www.mikasa.com/20-Piece-Dinnerware-Set-with-Bread-and-Butter-Plate/K5107121,default,pd.html]Buy”>http://www.mikasa.com/20-Piece-Dinnerware-Set-with-Bread-and-Butter-Plate/K5107121,default,pd.html)</p>

<p>Not to mention, the set at Costco is 37 pieces - 6 piece/6 person place setting and a vegetable bowl (retails for $57). It is a very simple, yet elegant design and only slightly heavier than Corelle. I had to refrain from buying it myself since the set I have suits us just fine.</p>

<p>^^post #19, collage1: Yikes. I would be disappointed too if the stuff I bought from IKEA had chips. We’ve had our casual dinnerware from them for a few years now and they look as new as the day we purchased them. I love them, they are “thinner” than the real heavy stuff today and can easily stack in the dishwasher. But not so thin that they would chip. I have two styles of bowls, one flat like for soup and one rounder like for cereals and they have held up really, really well.</p>

<p>I have seen those Noritaki colorwave and they look real nice too.
Good luck on your search OP! :)</p>

<p>I have this and I absolutely love it. It seems indestructable, but haven’t actually tested that theory.</p>

<p>[16-Piece</a> “Genevieve” Dinnerware Service - Neiman Marcus](<a href=“http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/16-Piece-Genevieve-Dinnerware-Service/prod141840099/]16-Piece”>http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/16-Piece-Genevieve-Dinnerware-Service/prod141840099/)</p>

<p>I absolutely love my Corelle. It was a housewarming gift from my mom and something I had missed ever since leaving the nest.</p>

<p>If you really want stonewear go check out all of your local Goodwills and Salvation Armies. I see full sets in perfect condition there all the time, with all sorts of varying patterns and styles.</p>

<p>In 1984 my grandmother brought me to Caldor to pick out an engagement gift. I picked 2 sets of Corelle, with maroon print border. Some of you probably have the same pattern :wink: It goes great with my collection of Corelle French White casserole dishes. </p>

<p>Over the years we’ve broken only a few. But I’ve expanded with lots more pieces from outlet store and thrift shops, mostly in plain white frost. I never liked the cereal bowls because they take up a lot of dishwasher space. So I’ve added more shallow bowls. </p>

<p>Tip - Think about whether you prefer mugs (my choice) or cups/saucers.</p>

<p>If you want something truly durable, go to a restaurant supply store. You will see mostly classic white. I collect old diner ware for use in my kitchen and you can never chip it. It will only break if dropped directly on a hard surface. Love it. Anything from restaurant supply is good for while your children are still in that long clumsy stage - the one I’m still in!</p>