- Is this set dishwasher and microwave safe?
- Yes. The stoneware plates and bowls are listed as dishwasher and microwave safe. Hand washing the bowls preserves the glaze longer.
- How many people does it serve?
- Four. You get four dinner plates, four salad plates and four bowls, with no mugs or serving pieces.
- Is stoneware better than porcelain for everyday use?
- Stoneware is denser and generally more chip-resistant, but it is heavier. Porcelain is lighter and finer but chips more easily in daily use.
- Will the blue color match across all pieces?
- Not exactly. The reactive glaze produces slight shade and pattern differences on each piece, which is part of the look.
- Can I put these in the oven?
- Stoneware can usually take moderate oven heat, but check the care instructions that come with the set before broiling or baking in it.
- Does it stack well in cabinets?
- Yes. The plates and bowls stack in a standard cabinet, though the thicker rims take a little more shelf height than thin porcelain.
- Where is the Gibson Home Carlton 12 Piece Dinnerware Set cheapest?
- At Nordstrom, for $54.99, as of our latest check.