The Crate and Barrel dinnerware collection is designed to create distinctive tables casual to elegant, every day to every special occasion. We work with designers and artists from all over the world to create exclusive designs of a quality and value found nowhere else.

Dinnerware at Crate and Barrel is designed to be a part of your day, every day. Whether you’re just starting out, just married, or just love to entertain. Our versatile designs can dress up or down. They can mix, match and layer shapes, whites and colors. They can do breakfast, lunch and holiday dinners (speaking of which, you can even choose two patterns that can work together for a large gathering of family and friends). And what fun. Because you’ll never ever have to set the same table twice.

Bone China

Our top of the line dinnerware. With just a little TLC, it can last forever. Crate and Barrel bone china is fired at high temperatures, resulting in an incredible strength for every day and an almost luminescent glow for special occasions. In fact, it is of such a fine and translucent quality, that light can actually pass right through it. But don’t worry, day in and day out, our bone china is the most durable, chip-resistant material there is. Our exclusive Kensington pattern by Nikko offers the exceptional quality of fine bone china from Japan at an exceptional price. Kensington is one of a new generation of Crate and Barrel bone china patterns with a modern spirit and a classic flare that can stage a dinner party, the family holiday buffet or carryout sushi. With a choice of grosgrain blue or pearl rims, its fine platinum edging can go right in the dishwasher.

Care: All of our bone china is dishwasher–safe. We recommend the use of a rinse aid to minimize hard water spots. Bone china banded with metallic is not intended for use in the oven or microwave; however, our all–white bone china patterns are oven–and–microwave-safe. To increase longevity of use, avoid sudden temperature changes. Over time, flatware may leave silver or grey deposit marks on bone china; repeated use of a mild abrasive cleaner (as needed) may help minimize their appearance.

Porcelain

Sophisticated china with a little less expense. Fired at extremely high temperatures, Crate and Barrel porcelain has a solid feel, yet is fine to the touch and lightweight without being delicate. Our porcelain collection features contemporary designer patterns created exclusively for us by renowned artists and ceramicists. Our exclusive Roulette pattern by Queensbury Hunt of London is a popular Crate and Barrel classic. Its fresh shape rounds modern with a wide linear rim in all white or edged with a fine blue line. It’s the perfect fusion of modern times and timeless functionality.

Care: Most of our porcelain patterns are dishwasher, microwave and oven–safe. To increase longevity of use, avoid sudden temperature changes. Over time, flatware may leave silver or grey deposit marks on porcelain; repeated use of a mild abrasive cleaner (as needed) may help minimize their appearance.

Stoneware

Stoneware is extremely durable yet allows for rich color. This dinnerware can also feature reactive glazes that create a smooth, clean, modern look. Take a close look at Nuit, handcrafted exclusively for Crate and Barrel by Jars Ceramics, one of the first French ceramic studios to pioneer crackle glazing. Nuit contrasts a twilightblue-grey interior with a matte satin midnight exterior that resembles cast iron. Zen coupe shapes are extremely durable, high–fired to a non-porous two-tone effect. Jars enamel glazes created from minerals and natural pigments are prized for their true color and subtle characteristics unique to each piece.

Care: Most of our stoneware is dishwasher–and–microwave-safe; may warm at low oven temperatures. To increase longevity of use, avoid sudden temperature changes. Over time, flatware may leave silver or grey deposit “scratches” on bone china; repeated use of a mild abrasive cleaner (as needed) may help minimize their appearance

Earthenware

Trend, form, texture, fashion. Crate and Barrel earthenware is like a change of wardrobe for the table. Our earthenware is high-fired for durability in a beautiful range of colors, shapes and finishes. Designed by Brooklyn-based industrial designer Olivia Barry, the creamy English earthenware shapes of Spool feature distinctive carved rims inspired by the natural lyrical patterns drawn in sand dunes by the shifting desert winds. The play of light and shadow on the surface frames the culinary center of attention with a festive energy.

Care: Earthenware is for a special customer who can appreciate its unique qualities and provide a little extra TLC. The crazing or “crackling” that will evolve in the finish over time creates earthenware’s special antiqued character. Crazing occurs as the clay expands and contracts; it is an aesthetic affect only with no associated hygiene or health issues.

Because earthenware is more prone to crazing and chipping than other materials, we recommend handwashing promptly after use without soaking, or clean in the dishwasher on a gentle cycle with a mild non-abrasive, non-citrus detergent; turn off the heat dry cycle and let dishes dry naturally or wipe dry by hand. To minimize hard water spots, use a rinse aid.

Earthenware is microwave-safe on medium and low settings only, as it heats more quickly than other ceramics or glass. Avoid sudden temperature changes as this may also cause cracking or crazing. Over time, flatware may leave behind silver or grey deposit marks; repeated use of a mild abrasive cleaner (as needed) may help minimize their appearance.

How Much

We suggest 12 place settings for each of your patterns. There is a significant savings when you purchase complete place settings and sets.

4-piece and 5-piece place settings. Most of our china and everyday patterns are available in both 4-piece and 5-piece place settings. A 5-piece place setting features a dinner plate, salad plate, bowl, cup and saucer. A 4-piece place setting typically substitutes a mug for a cup and saucer.

Open Stock

Open stock is a great way to add on extras of the most-used pieces of your pattern. We offer each of the individual pieces in a place setting, as well as coordinating serving pieces which may include bowls, platters, a sugar bowl, creamer and teapot. View all of our Dinnerware in our stores and at crateandbarrel.com.

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