Lenox Butterfly Meadow 24-Piece Set vs Mikasa French Countryside 40-Piece Dinnerware Set
Buy the Lenox Butterfly Meadow if you want a 24-piece porcelain set with butterfly and floral designs and a chip-replacement promise. Buy the Mikasa French Countryside if you need to serve 8 and want a 40-piece stoneware set with tea cups and saucers. The Lenox set is listed at $159 at Distritech as of November 3; no price was given for the Mikasa set.
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Lenox Butterfly Meadow 24-Piece Set
Lenox 24-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 8
Choose the Lenox Butterfly Meadow if you want six place settings of decorated porcelain with a free replacement if a piece chips or breaks.
- Porcelain with a chip-replacement promise
- Butterfly and flower designs on every piece
- Mugs hold 12 oz, more than the Mikasa tea cups
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
What separates them
| Lenox Butterfly Meadow 24-Piece Set | Mikasa French Countryside 40-Piece Dinnerware Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Pieces and place settings | 24 pieces, service for 6 | 40 pieces, service for 8 |
| Material | Porcelain | Stoneware |
| Look | Butterfly and floral designs, lightly scalloped edge | Plain white, scalloped edge |
| What is in the set | Dinner plates, accent plates, rice bowls, mugs | Dinner plates, salad plates, soup bowls, tea cups, saucers |
| Dinner plate size | 11 inches | Not listed |
| Bowl size | 6-inch rice bowls, 16 oz | 8.25-inch soup bowls |
| Drinkware | 12 oz mugs | 8.5 oz tea cups with saucers |
| Breakage cover | Free replacement if breakage occurs |
Price history
- Lenox Butterfly Meadow 24-Piece Set: lowest $209.99 on Oct 31.
- Mikasa French Countryside 40-Piece Dinnerware Set: lowest $240.80 on Oct 31 at Wayfair.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Lenox Butterfly Meadow 24-Piece Set | Mikasa French Countryside 40-Piece Dinnerware Set |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes | Yes |
| Microwave Safe | Yes | Yes |
| Material | Porcelain | Stoneware |
| Subtype | Mug, Accent plate, Bowl, Dinner Plate | Tea cups, Dinner plates, Salad plates, Saucers,… |
| Shape | Round | Scallop |
| Count | 24 | 40 |
| Capacity | 16 oz. (Bowls) | 8.5 oz (tea cups) |
| Diameter | 9" (Accent Plates) | 8.25 in (soup bowls) |
| Target Audience | Unisex, Adult | Unisex, Adults |
| Design Highlights | Chip-resistant (Free Replacement If Breakage Oc… |
What reviewers say
Lenox Butterfly Meadow 24-Piece Set
Owners of Butterfly Meadow generally describe it as pretty enough for guests but sturdy enough for daily use, and the scalloped edges and butterfly designs are the most-praised details. Complaints tend to center on chips and breakage over time and on the difficulty of matching a single replacement piece.
- DesignPraisedOwners like the different butterfly and flower design on each piece.
- DurabilityMixedMany use it daily without problems, but some report chips and cracks over time.
- Dishwasher usePraisedOwners say the pattern and glaze hold up through repeated dishwasher cycles.
- Replacement piecesCriticised
Questions and answers
- Which set is better for a family of eight?
- The Mikasa French Countryside. It has 40 pieces and serves 8; the Lenox set serves 6.
- Which is better for everyday use?
- Both are dishwasher and microwave safe. The Lenox is porcelain and lighter; the Mikasa is stoneware and heavier.
- Does the Lenox set really replace broken pieces?
- Lenox advertises a free replacement if breakage occurs. Check the terms with the seller before you rely on it.
- Which has bigger plates?
- The Lenox dinner plates are 11 inches. Mikasa does not list a dinner plate size, but its soup bowls are 8.25 inches.
- Is the Lenox set worth the extra?
- The Lenox set is listed at $159 at Distritech as of November 3. No Mikasa price was given, so compare current store prices before deciding.