Looking for a good set of dishes

Submitted by aiden_asphyxia t3_11tux0h in BuyItForLife

Good day everyone! I'm looking for a good brand of dishes (large bowls, large plates, and small plates) that will last me a good long while. I currently have a set of dishes that I bought when we moved into our house less than a year ago, and two of them have already broken in the microwave, even though they claim to be microwave safe. I am looking for durability and style. Please let me know what has worked out for you over the long term, so I can look into getting better dishes. Thanks!

Edit: Thank you all! I have some really good insights! Now it’s just time to research which will work best for my household and go from there.

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ToadLicking4Jeebus t1_jckyyh9 wrote

I've used Corelle for decades now and they're damn near indestructible.

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aiden_asphyxia OP t1_jckz7wd wrote

I had some of those before. While they were virtually bulletproof, there was something about them I just didn’t like. I think it’s the way they feel. They feel different than normal dishes do, as weird as that sounds. Maybe another set would be different, though.

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KosmicTom t1_jcl96go wrote

The new stuff is not nearly as good as the old stuff. Family of 3, normal use, 4 year old set has a bunch of chipped pieces.

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jadestrada t1_jcl60o4 wrote

I have been very happy with Fiesta. They are even safe to put in the oven! I have found them to be very durable, and they come in many beautiful colors (some might be limited edition, but I think many are permanent). I believe they’re made in America.

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aiden_asphyxia OP t1_jcl6wnf wrote

They look wonderful! Much better than they used to back in the 80s and 90s. Definitely going to give them some thought!

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veryabnormal t1_jclf3rp wrote

I’ve got 1 radioactive fiesta plate. I really want the radioactive coffee pot though. They used a uranium salt for the glaze in the good old days.

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jadestrada t1_jclg4e6 wrote

I had no idea they did that! Fascinating. I also didn’t realize they’ve been around that long. I knew a few decades but not almost 100 years. Wow.

My dishes are “only” ~15 years old (and they basically look brand new), so unfortunately mine aren’t radioactive lol

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FabulousLastWords t1_jclrlg3 wrote

Seconding fiestaware, Le Creuset plates and bowls are made very similarly if you're wanting a different style. Neither are particularly cheap but they're the ones I grab first out of the cabinet.

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ccc342 t1_jcml5r2 wrote

YES! Fiesta dishes are beautiful and so so sturdy. Had our set for fifteen years and I don't think we've chipped or broken a single one. I really like the plates that are almost a bowl/plate combo - a plate with the curved sides. Great for things like spaghetti or anything with lots of sauce. Super highly recommend the brand overall.

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MontytheBold t1_jckvohh wrote

We’ve had our Pfaltzgraff dishes for years and they’re very solid.

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CamelHairy t1_jckxonn wrote

I'll second the Pfaltzgraff, we got our set over 10 years ago at a senior center yard sale. Replacements are still available for most patterns, but I will say the US made is better than their China Replacements, but that said he Replacements are going on five years.

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MontytheBold t1_jckystb wrote

Our local Goodwills often have Pfaltzgraff dishware. The set I’ve seen most frequently is Yorktown.

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aiden_asphyxia OP t1_jckw6w4 wrote

I didn’t know they make dishes! I’ll have to check them out.

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5spd4wd t1_jclr0y1 wrote

I've had and used Corelle's Winter Frost for at least 20 years. No problms whatsover. In my opinion the perfect dinnerware.

They're thin and extremely sturdy and a lot of it can be stacked in cabinets. No raised border around the plate edges so that's what makes stacking so nice and also larger portions can be put on the plates.

In all the years I've had them I can't think of a single problem with them.

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Txidpeony t1_jclj6lg wrote

I bought ours at a restaurant supply shop about 15 years ago. Cheaper for more dishes than Pottery Barn and they remain in regular use and excellent condition.

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RabidBlackSquirrel t1_jckvzw3 wrote

Honestly, IKEA. Especially for the price and that you can get them in tons of colors. A certain amount of breakage happens with dishes just from human errors, but I haven't lost an IKEA plate in a way that wasn't my fault in over a decade.

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aiden_asphyxia OP t1_jckwdr6 wrote

I didn’t even think of Ikea. Most of the stuff I’ve gotten from them before has been of questionable quality; I’ve had some hits and a bunch of misses too. But I’ll definitely keep them on the list if they only have issues related to human error.

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RabidBlackSquirrel t1_jckwthk wrote

All my IKEA dishes could turn to dust today and I'd feel I more than got my money out of them and would buy again. Another benefit, their styles are pretty consistent. You could break one years from now and still likely find replacements in the exact color and style.

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aiden_asphyxia OP t1_jckxb9g wrote

I found a set on IKEA I really like, actually, and they’re a better value than the ones I have now. Longevity is definitely something that I’m looking for, so they’re definitely on my list. I’m glad to hear that they have lasted well for you.

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cadzane t1_jckzf1s wrote

Yeah. I've been pleasantly surprised over the years with Ikea dishes.

Ikea or Corelle would be my recs

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CloudMeal t1_jclzmel wrote

We bought our set of Denby over two years ago now, it was the studio grey version. They look brand new, held up to everything, have a great warranty , are oven safe and made in England.

They are pricey but you can find them on sale on their website and sometimes discounted if they’re getting rid of the line.

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saintsfan342000 t1_jcru9p4 wrote

Got a Denby in 2017. Love them. Still look great and no chips or cracks or anything.

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FoundationBrave9434 t1_jcmgtrr wrote

Apilco, plain white, timeless style and sturdy. Not Corell sturdy but very good

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Thomas_the_chemist t1_jcnbfnc wrote

We have Heath ceramics and they are hefty and beautiful and I love them. Very solid feeling. I wouldn't recommend microwaving them, they say microwave safe ("just don't microwave a turkey on them") but they do absorb the microwaves so the food doesn't get as warm.

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veryabnormal t1_jcleu67 wrote

I got a big box of assorted pieces of a dinner service by royal doulton for about £40 a few years ago and then bought a few more plates to finish it off. It’s the sets people got for their wedding in the 70s and 80s. Cheaper than ikea and extremely well made. Also if you break something it’s easy to find a spare plate or cup on eBay.

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plasticenewitch t1_jcltyoo wrote

Made In.

Edit: Ikea 365 porcelain dishes are great and a great bargain.

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rootspy t1_jcmzlp4 wrote

I really believe in restaurant supply places, they're sturdy, look good and I've dropped mine on tile floor and had them not break. (don't try this at home kids :) )

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madbeefer t1_jcn23v3 wrote

I've had HF Coors for several years it was one of the few that didn't have lead or some other garbage in the glaze. They've held up great.

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loumani06 t1_jcnbuq7 wrote

I just bought a set from le creuset and think they are great. They are heavy and feel really sturdy which is important to me. They also come with a 10 year warranty!

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Own-Safe-4683 t1_jcnemcn wrote

I was in the same situation about 10 years ago. I went with Wedgwood Nantucket Basket dinnerware. This was before Fisksrs bought them and you could get 40 percent off at outlet stores. I had small kids at the time and I have had to replace 5 or 6 bowls over the years and maybe 2 plates. But I still love the timeless simplicity.

https://www.wedgwood.com/en-us/dinnerware/dinnerware/all-dinnerware/nantucket-basket-16-piece-set-40021652?gclid=Cj0KCQjwn9CgBhDjARIsAD15h0B7sds6M2QdK0GJWgAvxbhbFKca3uPpN0oIFuuiusouXPgWMZYD-uAaAl-2EALw_wcB

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LN4848 t1_jcnubkw wrote

World Market.

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untitled01 t1_jcnx5x2 wrote

I don’t know if you happen to have a ceramic factory nearby, but more often than not they have the factory shop where they sell deeply discounted products that have really minor defects that you can’t percieve but didn’t make it through qc.

Got some fancy high quality sets that way

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kuhnto t1_jdaiqju wrote

we use Apilco porcelain from Williams Sonoma. we wanted large white plates for our wedding and got the Grande model. well 19 years later and these are still our everyday dishes. I put them directly on the gas stove to heat them, under the broiler to finish off a dish,and we have not lost one. not even a chip in any! they are clean, big, and a nice white that will compliment any food you put on them.

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