Best Winter Dinnerware – Classic, Festive and Whimsical Dinnerware Sets to Adorn Your Table this Winter

From a small family-owned pottery company in Pennsylvania, Pfaltzgraff has grown to become a leading maker of dinnerware, drinkware, flatware and more. The company has been around for more than 200 years and has a longstanding commitment to design, durability, craftsmanship, and aesthetic. Out of all of the company’s wonderful winter themed dinnerware, Winterberry collection is their popular seasonal patterns – as well as a favorite all around across all brands. We are featuring the 16 piece dinnerware set, but if you want to set a grand table (or simply want a few coordinated pieces for every day use), with over 100 different pieces in the collection, you are sure to find something that fits your style and budget.

The Winterberry set comes with pieces that are constructed of stoneware and decorated with holly and berries. The service for 4 has 16 pieces, including 4 each 10 ½ inch dinner plates, 8 inch salad plates, bowls, and mugs. If you are looking for a cute matching kids set, you can order one with a melamine plate, bowl, sippy cup, fork, and spoon. Other Winterberry pieces are also available in melamine, including plates, bowls, and serving trays.

You’ll also find that Pfaltzgraff has several other winter-specific patterns, as well as an array of all-occasion dinnerware. Here are some of our favorites for the holiday season:

• Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Sentiments Collection
• Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Sentiments Collection
• Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Snowman Collection
• Pfaltzgraff Holiday Heritage Collection
• Pfaltzgraff Holiday Dots Collection
• Pfaltzgraff Christmas Rejoice Collection
• Pfaltzgraff Dancing Snowflakes Collection
• Pfaltzgraff Snow Flurry Collection

Most Pfaltzgraff dinnerware is available in place settings for 4, 8, or 12. Many patterns also have matching serveware, drinkware available for separate purchase. By the way, in case you didn’t know it, Pfaltzgraff joined the Lifetime Brands family in 2005, which includes Mikasa who also has lovely winter and holiday dinnerware such as the Mikasa Gourmet Basics Red Berries collection which we also love because of its simple but festive design.

Corelle® uses a special lamination process to create Vitrelle® glass dinnerware pieces. Two outer layers of glass are bonded to an inner layer of stoneware, resulting in durable dishware that is break, scratch, and chip resistant as well as lightweight and stackable. We’re featuring the Winter Frost White dinnerware set because of its simplicity and versatility. However, if you’re looking for something a little more season-specific, Corelle® has several nice options for you.

The Winter Frost White 16-piece set comes with 4 each 10 ¼ inch dinner plates, 6 ¾ inch bread-and-butter plates, 18 ounce soup/cereal bowls, and 11 ounce mugs. All the pieces are made of Vitrelle® except for the mugs, which are made of stoneware. The mugs are still dishwasher and microwave safe, though. The Vitrelle® pieces are even oven safe!

We recommend pairing these dishes with colorful or patterned (maybe holiday or season specific) serveware and specialty pieces. Here are a few more Corelle® dinnerware sets that have patterns or color schemes ideal for the winter season:

• Corelle Livingware Crystal Frost Dinnerware Collection
• Corelle® Impressions™ Birds & Boughs Dinnerware Collection
• Corelle Impressions Cheerful Flurry Dinnerware Collection
• Corelle Livingware Holiday Stitch Dinnerware Collection
• Corelle Livingware Winter Holly Dinnerware Collection
• Corelle Livingware,Classic Cafe Red Dinnerware Collection
• Corelle Boutique Brushed Red Dinnerware Collection
• Corelle® Livingware™ Nordic Blu Dinnerware Collection

Vitrelle® glass dinnerware by Corelle is made in the USA and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty which covers chipping, breakage, and staining under normal use.

Lenox quality is undisputed. They make a wide variety to decorative and practical items to display and use in your home. The Winter Greetings® dinnerware set is sure to fill you and your guests with the spirit of the season. Displaying birds and winter foliage on fine bone china, this set will be enjoyed year after year.

The 12-piece set serves 4, and comes with 10 ½ inch dinner plates, 8 inch salad plates, and 12 ounce mugs. Gold edging gives these dishes a touch of luxury, but don’t put them in the microwave! They are, however, dishwasher safe. We love that you can purchase other pieces, including soup cups, pasta bowls, and accent plates, on Amazon. You might also choose to combine this set with other Lenox seasonal or everyday dishes and serveware to show off your eclectic side.

If you find the design a little too over-the-top, Lenox has other seasonal and everyday dishware that is more versatile. Here are a few we think would look lovely on any winter or holiday table:

• Lenox Embassy Dinnerware Collection – reds and golds, perfect for the holiday season
• Lenox Winter Greetings® Plaid Dinnerware Collection – red, green, gold and white, reminiscent of holiday ribbons
• Lenox Winter Song Dinnerware Collection – holly and pine boughs on white plates with wide red border
• Lenox Winter Meadow Dinnerware Collection – beautiful winter red lilies, holly and pine boughs on white
• Lenox Winter Greetings Casual Dinnerware Collection – lively bird imagery ribbons on colored plates with tartan plaid border
• Lenox Winter Greetings Green Dinnerware Collection – cardinals, pine boughs, red ribbon with green border.
• French Perle White by Lenox – classic white, with raised design
• Lenox Balsam Lane - winter scene of lush trees and golden stars

Lenox dinnerware is backed by the Lenox breakage replacement program, which offers customers a chance to replace broken dishes at half the suggested retail price.

222 Fifth, or “Triple Two Fifth” is a New York-based company specializing in stylish dinnerware and other home items in classic, contemporary, and modern designs. Their products are eclectic and are made to suit the needs of diverse international consumers. The red, green, and white color scheme of the Paisley Flower dinnerware set is wintery without being holiday specific. You could even use it all year.

The porcelain dishes of this set are durable and easy to care for – all are dishwasher and microwave safe. The 16-piece set serves 4 and comes with 10 ½ inch dinner plates, 8 ½ inch salad plates, 5 ½ inch bowls, and 13 ounce mugs. While there’s no matching serveware for this pattern, we like the idea of pairing these pieces with plain white serving dishes for variety and versatility.

If this set doesn’t suit your taste, 222 Fifth has plenty more to offer. In addition to the Paisley and Yuletide Celebration collections, here are a few more of 222 Fifth dinnerware sets that will fit right in on most any winter table:

• 222 Fifth Gabrielle Red Dinnerware Collection – great for people who really like floral designs
• 222 Fifth Eva Opulent Red Dinnerware Collection – ornate, geometric design
• 222 Fifth Lutece Dinnerware Collection – another red floral design that would fit nice on a winter themed table
• 222 Fifth Casbah Gold Dinnerware Collection – metallic gold, reminiscent of Christmas ornaments
• 222 Fifth Winter Confetti Dinnerware - large pointestettia flower, holly leaves with berries and gold confetti dots
• 222 Fifth Winter Poinsettia Dinnerware Set - unique octagonal plates addorned with festive holiday flowers

Some patterns have matching serving dishes, canisters, and other home accents available for separate purchase.

By the way, if you are shopping early, or ahead for next year, we found two collections from 222 Fifth that would look lovely on any fall or Thanksgiving table - Autumn Celebration and Harvest Festival Fall Dinnerware Sets. We also saw several pieces for Halloween.

If it’s important to you to have a lot of options, and if you care about durability and value, then Gibson is an excellent brand to choose. The Elite Winter Cottage dinnerware set gives you traditional charm in red and white for your winter table. Our featured set comes with 16 pieces – 4 each 10 ½ inch dinner plates, 8 inch dessert plates, 5 ½ inch bowls, and 12 ounce mugs, These are some really nice porcelain dishes that pair well with solid red or white pieces for a more varied effect.

If you’re not in love with Winter Cottage, you may be interested in one of Gibson’s many other dinnerware sets. For dinnerware that will fit right in during winter, try one of these sets:

• Gibson Home Christmas Toile Dinnerware Collection
• Gibson Home Scarlet Leaves Dinnerware Collection
• Gibson Scarlet Floret Dinnerware Collection
• Gibson Home Soho Lounge Dinnerware Set in Red
• Gibson Home Stanza Dinnerware Set in Red
• Gibson Home Edgehill Dinnerware Set in White
• Gibson Holiday Gold Holly Charm Dinnerware Set
• Gibson Home Poinsettia Holiday Dinnerware Se

You may be able to save a bit of money on your Gibson dinnerware by shopping on Amazon.