The Beauty of Bone China Dinnerware

Set a sophisticated table with bone china dinnerware from Williams Sonoma. These pieces are an excellent choice for any special occasion, whether you're hosting a formal dinner party or having a holiday dinner for family and friends. You can also use them to add elegance to everyday meals.

What is Bone China Dinnerware?

Bone china is a popular material for fine dinnerware because it looks delicate but is surprisingly durable. The dinnerware pieces in Williams Sonoma's bone china collection are done in a crisp, classic white that goes with everything. Options include:

• Dinner Plates: These 11.5-inch plates are a great choice for serving the main entree. They have an understated design that looks stylish with any type of table setting. Use solid-color or patterned charger plates beneath these dinner plates to add a vibrant touch.
• Salad Plates: Serve salad, side dishes or snacks on these versatile 9-inch plates. These pieces have the same minimalistic design as the dinner plates for a well-coordinated look.
• Cereal Bowls: These spacious bowls have a capacity of 16 ounces. Although they're designed for cereal, you can also use them for soup, ice cream and other foods.
• Coffee Mugs: Serve coffee, tea or other beverages in these classic mugs. These versatile pieces can even be used for soup or desserts like pudding or ice cream.

All these bone china pieces come as 4-piece sets. They're microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe, and you can put them in the freezer. These dinnerware sets make great gifts for the person on your list who loves to entertain and they come already boxed. Wrap them in decorative paper or tuck into a gift bag for a stylish presentation.

Drinkware and Flatware

Accent your bone china plates and bowls with crystal drinkware. Williams Sonoma has stemware such as wine glasses and goblets, along with multifunctional tumblers that work for everything from iced tea to cocktails. Flatware can also be used as a functional accent for your bone china pieces; choose from silver- and gold-tone fork and spoon sets in many styles. There are also wood-handle flatware sets and those with colorful enameled handles to add a vibrant touch.

Browse the bone china dinnerware selection at Williams Sonoma to find the pieces you need for your dining table. You might also want to explore tablecloths and placemats, which come in lots of different materials, colors and prints. There are also cloth napkins and napkin rings to give your table setting a polished look.