Is the Afina set dishwasher safe?

Yes. All pieces are porcelain and dishwasher safe, which is the main reason it suits everyday dining.

How many people does it serve?

Four. You get four dinner plates, four salad plates and four rice bowls.

Can I add matching pieces later?

Afina is an open line, so matching plates and bowls are usually sold separately. Check that the pieces you want are the same Afina range.

Is it microwave safe?

Villeroy & Boch porcelain is generally microwave safe, but confirm on the care label that comes with the set before heavy use.

How does it compare with basic white porcelain sets?

You pay more for the brand and the textured finish. In return you get a more refined rim and consistent glazing than budget sets typically offer.

Twelve pieces: four dinner plates, four salad plates and four rice bowls. No mugs or serving platters.

What do buyers say about the Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set?

Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings.

Where can I buy the Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set?

11 stores we checked sell it, including Nordstrom, Wayfair, Perigold, DoorDash, Villeroy & Boch USA.

Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set

Best price now

$239.99at NordstromObserved at 8:49 AM

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set

Best price now

$239.99at NordstromObserved at 8:49 AM

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

Visit Nordstrom

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Lowest price today: $239.99 at Nordstrom (checked Nov 9, 2026).
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Our take on the Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set

The Afina 12-piece set is Villeroy & Boch's everyday porcelain service for four: four dinner plates, four salad plates and four 25.5-oz rice bowls. Its selling point is the subtle textured relief edge, which gives plain white porcelain some depth without making it fussy. It is dishwasher safe and stacks neatly, so it works for daily use rather than only for guests. Against cheaper porcelain sets it offers a known German brand and a more refined finish; against Villeroy & Boch's own premium lines it is simpler and lighter on decoration.

Best forEveryday family dinnersMinimalist table settingsFirst full dinnerware setGift for a new home

Pros

Porcelain with a textured relief rim that hides scratches and fingerprints
Dishwasher safe for daily use
Generous 25.5-oz bowls suit rice, soup and cereal
Service for four covers most households
Neutral white design mixes with existing pieces

Cons

No mugs or serving pieces in the set
Bowls are deep and wide, taking more cupboard space
Relief edge can trap residue if not loaded carefully
Few owner reviews, so long-term chip resistance is unproven

Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set prices at every store

NordstromNew
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$239.99Observed at 8:49 AM
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$239.99Observed at 8:49 AM
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$240.00Observed at 8:49 AM
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$480.00Observed at 8:49 AM
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$719.97Observed at 8:49 AM
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$428.00Observed at 8:49 AM
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Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set price history

Lowest price we've seen: $171.20 on Nov 9 at Macy's. Tracked across 10 stores since Nov 9.

What reviewers say

4.3 / 511 ratings

Owners rate the set well, praising the clean look and the textured rim that lifts it above plain white porcelain. Complaints are few and mostly about the bowls being bulky and the set lacking mugs.

What people mention

DesignPraisedOwners like the understated relief edge, saying it looks more expensive than plain white plates.
BuildPraisedReviewers describe the porcelain as solid and well finished for daily use.
Bowl sizeMixedThe 25.5-oz bowls are handy for rice and soup but bulky to store.
Set contentsCriticisedSome buyers note the set stops at plates and bowls, with no mugs included.

Specifications

Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Material: Porcelain
Subtype: Dinner plate, Rice bowl
Shape: Round, Circle, Circular
Count: 12
Size: 12 Piece Set
Capacity: 25.5-oz. (bowl)
Diameter

Questions and answers

Is the Afina set dishwasher safe?: Yes. All pieces are porcelain and dishwasher safe, which is the main reason it suits everyday dining.
How many people does it serve?: Four. You get four dinner plates, four salad plates and four rice bowls.
Can I add matching pieces later?: Afina is an open line, so matching plates and bowls are usually sold separately. Check that the pieces you want are the same Afina range.
Is it microwave safe?: Villeroy & Boch porcelain is generally microwave safe, but confirm on the care label that comes with the set before heavy use.
How does it compare with basic white porcelain sets?: You pay more for the brand and the textured finish. In return you get a more refined rim and consistent glazing than budget sets typically offer.
What is in the box?: Twelve pieces: four dinner plates, four salad plates and four rice bowls. No mugs or serving platters.
Where is the Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set cheapest?: At Nordstrom, for $239.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set?: Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings.
Where can I buy the Villeroy & Boch Afina 12 Piece Dinnerware Set?: 11 stores we checked sell it, including Nordstrom, Wayfair, Perigold, DoorDash, Villeroy & Boch USA.