Vogue's Guide to the Best Dinnerware Sets for Every Style

Key facts

• The guide categorizes dinnerware into five styles: minimalist, color enthusiast, vintage collector, maximalist, and frequent host.
• Featured brands include Hawkins New York, Lulu and Georgia, Serax, Ann Demeulemeester, Bordallo Pinheiro, Sharland England, Carolina Irving & Daughters, East Fork, and Ginori 1735.
• Specific products mentioned: Olivia scalloped dinner plates, x Serax Inku dinnerware, Ann Demeulemeester porcelain set, Nina small plate set, Amalfitani stripe dinner plate, Lucie dinner plates, BowKnow dinner plate set, floral side plate, Dotty dinner plate set, Cabbage dinnerware set, Chinoiserie dinnerware collection, Splatter dinner plate, stripe dinner plate, floral dessert plate, band dinnerware set, Essential dinnerware set, Shallow dinner set, and an all-in-one 20-piece collection.
• The article explains that ceramic is less fragile than porcelain, stoneware is chip-proof, and porcelain is durable despite being thin.
• Stoneware is recommended for everyday use due to its chip-proof nature.
• Porcelain is made from higher-grade clay fired at higher temperatures, making it denser and less porous.
• Ceramic is considered more sustainable than plastic dinnerware.
• The guide emphasizes mixing and matching pieces for a personalized table setting.