Traditional Bowls For Every Table

If you've been shopping for new dinnerware lately, you may have been surprised to see the wide assortment of bowls available. From soup plates to pasta bowls, the variety of bowl shapes and sizes could overwhelm anyone looking for traditional bowls. Fortunately, Williams Sonoma's collection of dinnerware includes a large number of traditional bowls made from a variety of materials, so you'll have no trouble finding something that is perfect for your table.

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Where soup plates and pasta bowls tend to be quite wide and shallow, traditional bowls are usually smaller in diameter and much deeper. While these types of traditional bowls are often referred to as cereal bowls, they are also perfect for ice cream, soup, pasta and grain dishes. Whether you're just looking for bowls or are on the hunt for a complete dinnerware set that includes traditional bowls, Williams Sonoma has you covered with a wide selection of bowls from trusted names like Apilco, Le Creuset and Williams Sonoma's own brand, Open Kitchen. Read on for more about a few of your options.

• Apilco Tradition Porcelain Cereal Bowls - Available only at Williams Sonoma, these classic bowls are made of high-fired porcelain by Apilco, a French company that has been producing restaurant-quality porcelain ware since 1906. Sold individually or in sets of four, these bowls are microwave-, oven- and dishwasher-safe.
• Pillivuyt Basketweave Porcelain Cereal Bowls - Part of an extensive dinnerware collection that celebrates the beauty in the everyday, these bowls feature a design inspired by the willow gathering baskets used in French kitchen gardens. Perfect for both casual and formal table settings, these versatile bowls are available individually or in a set of four.
• Brasserie Blue-Banded Porcelain Cereal Bowls - Inspired by the dinnerware used in Parisian bistros, these bowls are made of fully glazed porcelain and feature a classic blue band around the rim. Coordinating plates, soup bowls, mugs, tea cups and saucers are available.
• Le Creuset Cereal Bowls - Made of sturdy stoneware and featuring Le Creuset's iconic three-ridge design, these bowls manage to be both sleek and substantial. This set of four durable cereal bowls is sure to be in heavy rotation for years to come. These dishwasher-safe bowls can be used in the microwave, oven and broiler.
• Japanese Garden Large Bowls - If you're looking for a traditional bowl shape in an unexpected pattern, you'll love this set of four blue and white bowls, each featuring a different hand-painted botanical pattern. Inspired by the rich tradition of Japanese ceramics, these high-fired porcelain bowls all feature a rich blue interior and clear glaze.