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Footed cup & saucer sets Footed cup & saucer sets are part of the typical 5-piece place setting. They are used for serving tea or coffee. The height and the style of the cup may vary greatly between manufacturers. The footed cup design has a small pedestal protruding from the bottom of the cup, this pedestal usually fits into an indentation in the saucer.
Flat cup & saucer sets Flat cup & saucer sets are part of the typical 5-piece place setting. They also are used for serving tea or coffee. The height and the style of the cup may vary greatly between manufacturers. The flat cup design has a flat base, without a pedestal.
Dinner plates Dinner plates are a component of the typical 5-piece place setting. Used for serving, entrées, dinner plates are generally 9" to 11” in diameter and can feature either a rim or coupe [no rim] shape.
Salad Plates Salad plates are also a component of the typical 5-piece place setting. They resemble dinner plates and range in size from 6" to 8.” These plates can be used for salads or desserts.
Bread & butter plates Bread & butter plates are the final component of a 5-piece place setting. These plates resemble salad plates and are used for serving bread, butter pats, and servings of whipped butter. They may also be used for desserts. Bread and butter plates are generally 5" to 7” in diameter.
Rim shapes Rim shapes typically have a flat, distinct edge that ranges in width from 1½" to 2½.” Rim shapes are used for plates, bowls, saucers, and platters. The point at which the rim ends and the center portion of the plate begins is known as the verge line.
Coupe shapes Coupe shapes do not have a pronounced rim. Coupe shaped pieces feature a concave body style that is similar in shape to a contact lens.
Luncheon plates Luncheon plates are typically 8" to 9” in diameter and are perfect for serving breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts.
Rimmed soup bowls Rimmed soup bowls are used for serving soups, salads, and pastas. These bowls range in size from 7" to 10.” Many manufacturers substitute the rimmed soup bowl for the bread and butter plate as part of the typical 5-piece place setting.
Coupe soup bowls Coupe soup bowls are like rimmed soup bowls and come in a variety of sizes. These pieces are great for serving soups, salads, cereal, and pastas. Like coupe shaped plates and platters, coupe soup bowls do not feature a pronounced rim.
Lugged soup bowls Lugged soup bowls are a unique addition to any table. These small soup bowls can be used to serve a variety of hot and cold dishes and feature small tab-like handles.
Cream soup & saucer sets Cream soup & saucer sets are an entertainer’s delight. Used for serving a variety of soups, these bowls feature two handles and a saucer. They are generally larger than bouillon soup and saucer sets. Used in conjunction with the typical 5-piece place setting, these bowls add an air of sophisticated elegance to any table.
Bouillon soup & saucer sets Bouillon soup & saucer sets are generally smaller than cream soup and saucer sets. These bowls are perfect for serving soups that are made from thin broths.
Rimmed cereal bowls Rimmed cereal bowls come in a variety of sizes and are great for serving cereal, soups, and dishes of ice cream. Rimmed cereal bowls feature a pronounced rim.
Coupe cereal bowls Coupe cereal bowls are great for everyday use. They can be used to serve a variety of cereals, soups, salads, and desserts. These bowls do not feature a pronounced rim.
Fruit / dessert bowls Fruit / dessert bowls are generally 4" to 6” in diameter and can be used to serve individual portions of fruit, nuts, and ice cream.
Mugs Mugs are perfect for an early morning cup of coffee or a nighttime cup of tea. Also, mugs are an informal alternative to the traditional cup and saucer set.
Demitasse cup & saucers Demitasse cup & saucers are typically used to serve very strong coffees such as espresso or Turkish coffee. Demitasse cups are much smaller than the standard place setting cup.
Creamers Creamers are used for serving cream and flavored syrups for cups of coffee and tea. These pieces are a great addition to your tableware, dessert, or tea service.
Sugar bowls Sugar bowls are used for serving sugar and sweeteners.
Butter dishes Butter dishes come in a variety of shapes and styles, including the quarter pound butter dish pictured here. Many china patterns feature both round and square butter dishes. These pieces are meant to be placed in the center of the table and used by all guests.
Salt & pepper shakers Salt & pepper shakers also come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Many people collect these unique serving pieces. Generally, the salt shaker has fewer holes than a pepper shaker.
Gravy boats Gravy boats are used for serving gravies and sauces. Gravy boats can have attached or detached underplates. Placed in the center of your table, these pieces add an elegant accent to your table.
Oval vegetable bowls Oval vegetable bowls are used for serving vegetables, fruits, casseroles, and breads. This multipurpose serving dish is essential for any dining service.
Round vegetable bowls Round vegetable bowls, like their oval counterparts, can be used for a number of different purposes. At large dinners and at holidays, one can never have too many serving bowls.
Covered vegetable bowls or tureens Covered vegetable bowls or tureens are elegant complements to any dinnerware service. Most covered vegetable bowls feature two handles and a decorative lid. These beautiful bowls can be used to serve a variety of hot and cold foods.
Oval platters Oval platters can be used to serve meats, breads, vegetables, fruits, and cheeses. Platters come in a variety of sizes, ranging from 12" to 20.
Chop plate / round platters Chop plate / round platters are often used to serve meats. However, one can use this piece for serving a cornucopia of dishes, including cakes and pies.
Coffee pots Coffee pots make a beautiful addition to any dinnerware service. Coffee pots are generally taller and more slender than tea pots.
Tea pots Tea pots are generally shorter than coffee pots and can be used to serve hot water or used to steep tea. Many of our customers collect tea and coffee pots.
Relish dishes Relish dishes are used to serve savory condiments or appetizers, such as chutney, pickles, or olives.
1-Tier serving trays 1-Tier serving trays are used to serve appetizers and desserts. They are typically made from a dinner sized plate in a particular pattern. 
2-Tier serving trays 2-Tier serving trays are used to serve appetizers and desserts. They are typically made from the dinner plate and salad plate of a particular pattern.
3-Tier serving trays 3-Tier serving trays like the 2-tier serving trays, are used to serve appetizers and desserts. They are typically made from the dinner plate, salad plate and bread & butter plate of a particular pattern.
Bamboo handled serving plates Bamboo handled serving plates are typically made from a salad plate from your pattern and feature a rounded bamboo handle. These pieces can be used to serve a variety of appetizers, finger foods, and desserts. Nothing would make this piece look prettier than a display of chocolate petit fours. The approximate height of this piece is 4 1/2" inches.
Footed nut bowls Footed nut bowls are used to serve nuts and candies. They are typically made from the cereal bowl or the soup bowl of a particular pattern.
Footed tidbit trays Footed tidbit trays like the 2-tier serving trays, are used to serve appetizers and desserts. They are typically made from the salad plate. 
Cake stands Cake stands are used to display and serve appetizers, cakes and other desserts. They are typically made from the dinner plate. 
Cheese plates with glass domes Cheese plates with glass domes are used to display and serve cheeses, appetizers, and finger foods. They are typically made from the salad or dessert plate.

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