Tableware

Buying guide

Tableware looks better in a single style, so choose plates, bowls and cups from one range. Most porcelain and ceramics can go in the dishwasher (hand-wash anything painted or with a metallic rim), while glasses differ in thickness and strength. A set costs less than individual pieces, and when guests come you will always have enough matching dishes. Simple shapes suit the everyday table; for special occasions you can choose a more decorative range.