- Is this set enough for a family of eight?
- Yes. It includes eight dinner plates, eight soup plates and eight bowls, so a full table of eight can be served a main and a soup or side.
- Can the plates go in the microwave and dishwasher?
- Yes, all pieces are labeled dishwasher and microwave safe. Stoneware heats up in the microwave, so handle plates carefully after reheating.
- Will the pieces match each other exactly?
- Not necessarily. The reactive brown and beige glaze produces natural variation, so expect slight differences in tone and pattern between pieces.
- How does stoneware compare with porcelain here?
- Stoneware is heavier and more chip-resistant but less delicate. Porcelain looks finer and weighs less, while this set is built for daily family use.
- Does it include mugs or serving bowls?
- No. The 24 pieces are dinner plates, soup plates and bowls only; mugs and serving pieces are not part of the set.
- Is it safe for oven use?
- The set is listed as dishwasher and microwave safe, not oven safe. Avoid putting the pieces under a broiler or in a hot oven.
- Where is the STONE LAIN Cairo 24-Piece Dinnerware cheapest?
- At Nordstrom, for $189.99, 16% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the STONE LAIN Cairo 24-Piece Dinnerware?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Nordstrom, Target, JCPenney, Kohl's.