It was a cool 7 p.m. I was happily in sweatpants, ready to microwave a turkey hot dog and watch the new “Pam & Tommy” Hulu show when my friend texted they were on their way for the small dinner party I was hosting. The one I had completely forgotten about. In a blur, I scoured my pantry, scanned the fridge and composed a sad collection of a half-block of cheddar, some slightly wilted produce and microwave rice in the little yellow pouch.
After cracking a cold Polar seltzer, I looked at my cabinets and felt a sigh of relief. I had just gotten some new dinner plates. Small ones in bright colors, and big ones in cool shapes that frame and elevate any tablescape. They’re plates that make even the most last-minute, totally rushed, semi-microwaved meal look like a Food Network photoshoot. And I got them with free shipping from Amazon.
For seasoned chefs and bag salad connoisseurs alike, an eye-catching set of plates is the great dinner party equalizer. You don’t need to know how to properly deglaze a pan (or what “deglazing” even means) to set a table that lifestyle bloggers would envy. Whether you live for neon colors and prints or prefer more sleek and natural tones, plates are the backdrop of your dinner party. They set the stage for the food, sure, but also for the general tone of the night. A set of statement plates will amp up your hosting and make your own meals feel a little more special.
In an effort to spread a little style to every kitchen table, I wanted to share my beloved plates and a couple of other cute sets on Amazon. I’ve found a mix of smaller plates (around 7-8 inches across) and larger (around 10.5 inches across). And because I’m good like that, they’re all dishwasher and microwave safe.
From marble-print plates to colorful ceramics, here are the best statement plate sets you won’t believe are from Amazon.
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Promising review: "I love these plates. They are not just for kids or patios. We use them every day because they’re lightweight, sturdy, beautiful and they make dishwashing so easy since we’re not concerned with chipping them. I searched long and hard for the right size. I like this size because it’s not so small like a tiny salad or dessert dish but it’s also not so large like an American dinner dish. So we can put the perfect amount of food for moderate eaters and not overdo it." — Marta
Promising review: "Beautiful, sturdy and practical." — Salma
Promising review: "Absolutely beautiful! I love the multi-colored pastel set! Perfect for my style. It was difficult to find the mellow, warm tone with the colors. I bought the entire set: small bowls, larger pasta bowls and small and large plates. Not sure why one set of bowls only comes with a set of 4 while everything else comes with six. They are durable, they came fast and I am quite pleased with the quality. I rarely leave reviews but since I love them and they sent a nice email asking about their product, I figure if someone else was contemplating this set, I can say that I am thankful I ordered them. I searched far and wide (from Etsy to Nordstrom) for a nice ceramic multi-colored set and couldn’t be happier that I found these! Other places offer too bright of colors for my taste or sets of one color only. I would gladly purchase from them again in the future. Thank you for your beautiful, hard work Mora Ceramics." — Jacqueline Lincoln
Promising review: "These are nice ceramic plates. We eat a lot of rice and fish and I think it looks good in these plates/bowls. I had been wondering when I ordered them if they were more of a bowl or a plate. They are more of a bowl, not a flat plate. More like a large low bowl where the sides come only up about 1.6 inches though. The designs are as pictured on the product page. I love to eat out of a nice dish, it just makes the food taste better and it makes you feel more special." — Sabiene
Promising review: "These plates are awesome! Thick and heavy. Durable. Love the raised edge. Black matte just like I wanted. These are great plates! Packaged well!" — Xanthia
Promising review: "These places are so beautiful and sleek. I love how lightweight they are and the colors are all so calm and soothing. I love the look and each plate was packaged very well. I'm looking forward to ordering the larger dinner plates to match. If you are thinking of purchasing, I highly recommend. AND it's a big plus to support a small business that hand makes each piece rather than a big box store. LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I'll be telling everyone I know about Mora." — Tim
Promising review: "I purchased this set of colorful dinner dishes to replace the old, boring dishes I've had for years. I love the beautiful, unique painted designs and I love the fact that each dish has its own pattern! I also love the fact that they are dishwasher safe and the plates are easy to stack in the rack. The plates seem sturdy and are a generous size to fit a big meal. I had previously purchased the matching Fareilyn-X large bowl set, which are great for cereal and soups, and now I just bought the small 8-bowl set which are cute and perfect for fruit and small snacks. I would definitely recommend these dishes!" — TEW_Michelle K.
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