Shopping for Dinnerware Dishes by Origin or Style?

Dinnerware dishes are made all over the world and some people have a preference. Personally, I am amazed by English dinnerware because I married the son of a lady that was a war bride from England.

English Dinnerware

My husband had precious memories from time spent in the country and he actually took me there on our honeymoon. He purchased me a Royal Albert tea set in the Moonlight Rose pattern while we were in London. I just recently completed the set of china and I love it. Next I'll be looking at serve ware.

English serving is so elegant to me. Even tea time feels like fine dining. The Englishmen are more hospitable than Americans, at least in my experiences.

Asian Dinnerware

Asian dinnerware is somewhat different from other origins of dishes because of the way Asians eat. Rice bowls, soup bowls, sauce dishes, and Saki cups are somewhat standard and chopstick rests are an added touch.

Saki carafes and tea serving dishes are also popular in Japanese dinnerware along with sushi serving dishes. If you love to cook oriental style, this type of dinnerware is a must.

French Dinnerware

Personally I don't have much experience with French dining, but I hear that it can range from fine dining to buffet style.

There are many companies that produce French dinnerware and it can be fancy or quite casual.

Italian Dinnerware

What I know about Italian dining is that Italians love to eat and I personally love their style of cooking.

Tuscany style comes from Italy and there are many manufactures of Italian dinnerware and Tuscany dinnerware.

Polish Dinnerware

Polish pottery is stylish and much in demand. It is very colorful with busy patterns.

Stoneware is popular in Poland and antique porcelain dinnerware sets made in Poland are also attractive in setting the table.

Portuguese Dinnerware

Earthenware and ceramic dinnerware are often made in Portugal. The patterns can be casual to elegant.

I love the colorful, hand painted versions of dinnerware dishes that mimic patterns of tile. They are great decorative items for a Spanish-style home.