Simple Porcelain Dinnerware
Simple Porcelain Dinnerware
Simple Porcelain is Hawkins New York’s everyday dinnerware collection: modern white porcelain pieces designed to layer with anything you already own. Each piece is crafted in durable, dishwasher- and microwave-safe porcelain—built for daily use and quiet enough to let the food do the talking.
Whether you’re building your first set or refining the table you already have, this collection offers a complete tabletop in one finish, from espresso mugs to serving platters.
What’s in the Simple Porcelain Collection
The Simple Porcelain collection includes ten pieces that work as a full set or as additions to existing tableware:
- Simple Porcelain Dinnerware 16-Piece Set: A complete starter set for four—dinner plates, salad plates, low bowls, and mugs.
- Simple Porcelain Dinner Plate, Set of 4: Everyday plates sized for full meals.
- Simple Porcelain Salad Plate, Set of 4: Smaller plates for sides, salads, breakfast, and dessert.
- Simple Porcelain Low Bowl, Set of 4: Shallow bowls for pasta, grain bowls, and family-style serving.
- Simple Porcelain Large Bowl, Set of 4: Deeper bowls for soups, stews, and breakfast.
- Simple Porcelain Mug, Set of 4: Standard mugs for coffee and tea.
- Simple Porcelain Espresso Mugs, Set of 2: Smaller cups for espresso, tea, and after-dinner coffee.
- Simple Porcelain Serveware, 2 Piece Set: Coordinated pieces for entertaining.
- Simple Porcelain Serving Bowl: A statement bowl for salads, pasta, and family-style meals.
- Simple Porcelain Serving Platter: A wide, flat platter for roasts, charcuterie, and shared plates.
How to Build Your Simple Porcelain Set
The right dinnerware set depends on how you eat and entertain. Here’s how we recommend building yours:
- For a household of four: the 16-Piece Set is the most efficient starting point—it covers daily meals with no mixing required.
- For couples and small spaces: start with a Set of 4 dinner plates, salad plates, and low bowls. Add mugs and one serving piece when you’re ready.
- For frequent entertainers: layer in the Serving Bowl, Serving Platter, and Serveware Set so you can host without scrambling for matching pieces.
- For coffee-forward households: the Espresso Mugs are a small but useful addition alongside the standard mugs.
Because every piece is white porcelain in the same finish, sets mix and scale without effort—so you can buy what you need now and add later.
Caring for Porcelain Dinnerware
Hawkins New York’s Simple Porcelain is dishwasher- and microwave-safe. To keep your dinnerware looking new, avoid sudden temperature changes (don’t move pieces directly from the freezer to a hot oven) and stack plates with felt or cloth dividers to prevent surface scratches over time. Hand-washing isn’t required, but it extends the life of the finish on pieces you use daily.
Why Choose Porcelain Dinnerware?
Porcelain is a fine, dense ceramic fired at high temperatures, making it harder, lighter, and more chip-resistant than stoneware or earthenware. White porcelain dinnerware works with any tablescape—casual or formal—and pairs easily with linen, wood, glassware, and seasonal flatware. For households that want one set that lasts, modern white porcelain is the most versatile choice.