Modern Dinnerware

What makes dinnerware modern?

Dinnerware looks modern when shape and glaze take priority over ornament: clean lines, a limited colour palette, matt finishes and sizes that suit the way we eat today.

That includes flat, generous dinner plates, deep bowls for grain bowls and mugs without frills. The glazes are often reactive, so every piece differs slightly. That is craftsmanship, not a flaw, and it gives the table depth.

In our selection you will find collections such as Nordic Dinnerware, Nordic Frost, Color Pure, Chic Dinnerware, Bronzo, Nova, Fume and Uniq. They are made from earthenware, stoneware or porcelain. Stoneware is fired at a higher temperature and is very robust, while porcelain is thinner-walled, lighter and classic.

Scandinavian, minimalist, Japanese: which style suits you?

Scandinavian, minimalist and Japanese-inspired dinnerware share a calm, simple form, but they differ in colour, finish and the way they shape the table.

The table below helps you find your style. Many households mix them, because their shared restraint makes it easy.

How do you combine modern dinnerware?

The best way to combine modern dinnerware is to choose a calm base colour and add one or two accents in clay, glaze or shape.

This keeps the table harmonious while still feeling lively. If you mix pieces from different collections, look for a similar colour temperature. For more styles, take a look at Vintage & Country House as a counterpart to clean lines.

• Tone on tone: Light plates with bowls in the same colour look especially calm.
• One accent: A coloured bowl or mug adds a deliberate focal point.
• Material mix: Matt glaze and glossy porcelain complement each other well.
• Textiles: Linen and wood highlight the simple shapes.

Which pieces do you need for modern dinnerware?

For everyday use, one dinner plate, one dessert plate and one bowl per person are enough; if you drink coffee every day, add a mug for a total of four pieces.

Sets with 12, 24 or 36 pieces include three pieces per person, while sets with 16, 32 or 48 pieces include four pieces with a mug. If you want to keep your coffee set modern too, choose mugs in the same glaze as the plates. You can find an overview of all combinations in our dinner sets, and our most popular collections under bestsellers.

How do you care for modern dinnerware properly?

Modern dinnerware is easy to look after: all the sets in this selection are dishwasher safe, but matt glazes will thank you for loading them gently and avoiding hard knocks.