Vintage & Country-Style Dinnerware

What makes dinnerware vintage?

You can recognise vintage dinnerware by its hand-painted patterns, rounded shapes and glazes that are not flawlessly uniform, but gain warmth and depth through subtle nuances.

Here, vintage doesn't mean old, but inspired by the past. Stoneware in particular suits this style: it is denser than terracotta, looks warm and takes reactive glazes that vary slightly from piece to piece. That is craftsmanship, not a flaw. Stoneware brings matte or shimmering surfaces, while porcelain adds bright, classic accents.

Among the designs you'll find Azulejo tile patterns in blue, white and black, Riviera motifs, playful spirals and blocks of colour. If you are looking for hand-painted dinnerware, you'll find it in these collections.

Vintage, Retro, Country: What's the Difference?

Vintage, retro and country styles overlap, but each has its own focus: vintage dinnerware stands for patina and handcrafted detail, retro for bold shapes, and country for natural warmth and calm floral motifs.

How Do You Combine Vintage Dinnerware with Modern Pieces?

You can combine vintage dinnerware with modern pieces by choosing one pattern as your eye-catcher and surrounding it with simple, plain-coloured items in calm tones.

That keeps the table harmonious. A patterned Azulejo plate set looks just as lovely on pale linen as it does next to matte stoneware. If clean lines are more your thing, take a look at our modern dinnerware and mix with intention.

• Lead with one pattern: Pick one collection as your main design and keep the rest simple.
• Repeat colours: Pick up the blue or black of the design in napkins or glasses.
• Mix materials: Wood, linen and glass go beautifully with glazed earthenware.
• Vary shapes: Round plates and deep bowls give your table rhythm.

Which Pieces Do You Need for a Country-Style Table?

For a country-style table you need dinner plates, dessert plates and bowls, plus cups if you like, so that breakfast, lunch and afternoon coffee are all served in the same design.

Our sets are clearly tiered: 12, 24 or 36 pieces include three pieces per person, while 16, 32 or 48 pieces include four pieces with a cup. If you're looking for individual pieces first, the Riviera Plates and Riviera Bowls collections offer fitting additions. Complete sets are gathered under dinnerware sets, and the latest designs under new arrivals.

How do you care for hand-painted glazes properly?

The best way to care for hand-painted glazes is gently: the sets are dishwasher safe, but with a little care the colours and surface of your vintage dinnerware will stay beautiful for many years.