Consider this your shortcut to a beautifully dressed table.
The art of tablescaping starts with some really beautiful tableware. No disrespect to placemats, but the glasses, plates, and cutlery that your guests use tend to take the spotlight. Everything tastes better coming out of a fun wine glass. And presentation is key. The right serving platter makes your weeknight leftovers look Michelin-starred. We know your design taste is as unique as your palate, so we wanted to make your shopping experience as seamless as possible. Below, we reveal over a dozen of the very best tableware brands on the market.
Whether you’re a frequent dinner party host or you’re romanticizing dinners for one, you deserve to find something truly unique for your dining table. We focused our search on dinnerware, glassware, cutlery, and serving essentials. (Table linens matter, but that’s a whole other article.) Of course, we started with the pieces filling our editors’ kitchens and dining rooms. That’s where we keep the cake plates for our favorite little treats, and high-quality wine glasses that aren’t too fragile for busy kitchens. But trust us, after going to the best design markets in the country and abroad, these are the brands that wow us year after year. They’re built to last and make every host’s life way easier.
East Fork
East Fork was founded by Henri Matisse’s great-grandson, and the artistry shows in every piece. The hand-thrown pottery is crafted from regionally sourced clay in Asheville, North Carolina. The lightly speckled, colorful stoneware plates are a favorite of Associate Shopping Editor Janae McKenzie, especially the Matisse Cake Plate sets.
Fable
Fable is a tableware brand designed for the frequent family dinner host. The brand’s Canyon Clay collection brings a warm, sunbaked terracotta to their durable serveware. It’s dishwasher-safe and meant to hold up to your messiest meals, with a touch of elegance.
Thomas Fuchs
If you’re looking for the kind of beautiful plates and cups that can hold up to outdoor use, look no further than Thomas Fuchs’s melamine collection. These chip-proof, shatter-proof plates are designed for al fresco meals, and the half-and-half design adds some playful color.
Hommey
We already loved Hommey for their viral striped cotton bedding, but the brand has brought that signature look to your tabletop. Even your cutlery deserves a little color-drenching, and certain colors are already selling out. It’s the kind of small upgrade that makes every meal feel a bit more special.
Simon Pearce
Let’s talk glassware: no one does clarity like Simon Pearce. It catches the light beautifully. Every single glassware piece from this brand is handmade by one of a few expert artisans, and the imperfection of handmade goods is celebrated here. (You can even get the extra quirky ones—called Seconds—for a discounted price.)
Serax
Chances are you’ve seen Serax tableware in a designer department store. The brand has decades of tabletop excellence under its belt, and its designer collaborations result in delightfully creative pieces. The Carte Blanche collection, designed to look like hand-drawn sketches, is one of our favorites.
Anthropologie
Anthropologie is the home of little luxuries for everywhere in your home, but we’re especially partial to their small space-friendly tabletop pieces. Espresso cups and dessert plates just make breakfast feel way more glamorous. The gilded Bistro Tile collection is perfect for anyone wanting some Parisian flair in their kitchen.
Sabre Paris
Sabre is another iconic name in the world of tabletop, and one look at their stainless steel cutlery sets will tell you why. You can choose handles crafted from teak wood, tortoiseshell or a glossy lacquer, and you’ll love setting the table with them at dinnertime.
Mogutable
It really is the little things that make a difference, and at Mogutable, those are the irresistibly cute chopsticks rests. Imagine a few of these adorable food-shaped rests scattered across your dinner table, or letting each dinner guest select one of their own before noodles are served.
Arhaus
Arhaus is already one of our favorite furniture brands, so it’s no surprise the sophisticated home destination has incredible serveware. Their dinnerware sets get pretty pricey, so we suggest starting with their hosting essentials: napkin rings, coasters, and cocktail shakers that help you host like a pro.
Table Two Studio
Would you believe it if we told you those are paper plates? Table Two Studio is all about disposable plates for easy cleanup, without sacrificing style. The botanical patterns remind us of archival fabric prints from our favorite textile houses. Your guests will feel extra special, and you won’t spend hours doing dishes.
MoMA Design Store
The Museum of Modern Art really knows how to curate an inspiring collection, and that extends to their home goods. It’s McKenzie’s first stop whenever she wants to find a cool hostess gift. Their glassware is unmatched, especially for any fans of colored glass or playful motifs.
Fishs Eddy
Fishs Eddy dinnerware pays homage to a symbol of Americana and hospitality: the diner. Their green-band dishes, checkered plates, and simple white mugs are all evocative of a steaming diner breakfast after a long night. All of that cozy nostalgia warms up your family meals.
Sophie Lou Jacobsen
If you love all things spiraled and swirly, this is the glassware brand for you. The delicate pops of color and squiggled stems on the glass pitchers make even water look like a fun beverage. Perfect for cocktail hour, and sure to be treasured.
Ichendorf Milano
If you want to spot an Ichendorf Milano glass in the wild, look for colorful motifs from nature. A stem shaped like Lily of the Valley flowers or a fish at the bottom of a tumbler are telltale signs. It’s the kind of glassware you’d love to put on your registry and display.
Jono Pandolfi
Jono Pandolfi plates are a fine dining staple. They’re served at luxury restaurants across the country—you can even see them listed on the page of each glaze color. So if you like to get experimental in the kitchen and want your dishes to look Michelin star, you can literally use what the pros use.
Our Place
The brand that ushered in a ceramic cookware takeover also has beautiful ceramic tableware. They have dinnerware bundles that are easy to build on over time, perfect for cozy brunches even in tiny apartment kitchens to feel a little fancier. It’s a starter set that doesn’t feel like it’s from the bargain bin.
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