8 elegant dinner sets that bring style to any table

Best for: Elegant event or wedding place settings

Turn place settings into keepsakes with this elegant range of Custom Event Plates from In the Roundhouse. Choose whether you’d like artwork, initials, dates, locations, or, perhaps, all of the above, printed on your tableware; when opting for this dreamy collection, nothing is off the table (pun intended). These plates have already earned a spot on our wedding Pinterest boards, but they’re perfectly suited for other significant events as well. The best part? With a minimum order of just 10 plates, it’s easy to justify for even smaller, more intimate events.

Key features:

• Available styles: Standard Dinner Plate, Wave Dinner Plate, Wave Side Plate, Espresso Cup
• Range of border colours available
• Customisable text and graphics

Best for: Adding personality to daily dining

If you’re after dinnerware with some serious personality, this set from Robert Gordon brings rustic charm and practicality. The set’s organic shape, speckled finish and earthy tones make every meal feel a little extra special. Each piece is tough enough for everyday use but stylish enough for fancy dinner parties.

Key features:

• Includes four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
• Hospitality-grade porcelain with a reactive glaze
• Fine black speckle design adds texture and charm
• Safe for the oven, microwave and dishwasher
• Designed in Australia and made to last

Best for: Timeless, earthy vibes

This dinner set blends an earthy vibe with a timeless, handcrafted feel. The textured blue glaze and raw finish make it stand out without trying too hard. Perfect for casual dinners or when you want your table to feel a bit more elegant.

“We bought three sets so we could have 12 of everything,” wrote a five-star reviewer on the Myer website. “We love it. Modern, funky and not at all heavy. They look and feel like great quality.”

Another said: “Stylish and practical. The rustic look is on trend but also timeless and practical. All items are the perfect size and the finish on the dinner set is perfect.”

Key features:

• Includes four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
• Made with durable pottery and finished in a textured blue glaze
• Microwave and dishwasher safe
• Effortlessly pairs with a range of table settings

Best for: Effortless charm

This range from Habitar bring just the right amount of glamour, without going overboard. Mix and match plates and bowls to suit the vibe, whether it be a casual meal or impressing guests.

Pillow Talk shoppers love the beautiful design, lightweight feel and easy stacking. Many say they make meals look more inviting and spark plenty of compliments from guests. Whether it’s the perfect colour, sturdy quality, or the great value, this range is a clear favourite.

Key features:

• Glazed speckled finish with a high-gloss look
• Includes small and large plates (19cm and 27cm) and bowls (15cm and 20cm)
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Designed in Turkey, exclusive to Pillow Talk

Best for: Cool, laid-back aesthetics

Channelling the effortlessly cool vibe of Gordon Ramsay’s laid-back restaurants, this set is as much about style as it is about functionality. The white and blue glaze creates the perfect backdrop for any meal, and it’s sturdy enough to survive multiple dinner parties without losing that fresh, glossy look.

Myer customers rave about the set’s colour, quality and durability. Many appreciate its glossy finish, with some saying it’s great to use for every meal. The tone has been described as “perfect” and “stunning,” while others find it adds a homely, rustic touch to casual meals.

Key features:

• Includes four 28cm dinner plates, four 22cm side plates, four 18cm cereal bowls and four 4cm pasta bowls
• Microwave and dishwasher safe
• Comes gift-boxed for easy gifting
• Contemporary, rustic design

Best for: Relaxed sophistication

Ecology’s Speckle dinner set exudes style and charm. Each piece has an organic shape and a subtle speckled finish for that “effortlessly put-together” vibe. Available in cosy, earthy hues like duck egg and oatmeal, the set is understated yet full of character. It’s also dishwasher and microwave safe, so you won’t be stuck scrubbing plates after dinner.

“I have had this dinner set since 2021 and use it every day,” said a reviewer who left five stars. “The bowls are perfect for even a spaghetti bolognaise or some granola, yoghurt and berries or a soup. The dinner plates are a perfect size and the bread plates work well for anything from toast to a side plate for cold meats and olives. My friend recommended them to me and she was right. They are robust for the dishwasher and everyday use.”

Another customer wrote: “I have been looking for a set like these for forever and I stumbled across these, and wow! Absolutely love them.”

Key features:

• Includes four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
• Organic shape with a dimpled, tactile finish
• Safe to use in the microwave and dishwasher
• Matte glaze finish that requires gentle care to avoid scuffs

Also available at:

• $135.15 from Big W

Best for: Warmth and charm

The Audrey range draws inspiration from terracotta tones, delivering warmth with its rustic clay finish and smooth matte glaze. Handcrafted rims add character, while the stoneware is durable enough for daily use.

“I bought the Audrey Sand dinner plates, salad plates and serving bowls to replace my old dinner set,” posted a happy Castlery customer. “They are perfect and look beautiful as part of my table setting. I can’t wait to entertain using these.”

Colours: Brick red, brown clay and sand

Material: Stoneware

Key features:

• Includes dinner plates, salad plates, bowls and mugs
• Handcrafted rim
• Faux clay finish with matte glaze
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Each piece has slight colour variations

Best for: A classic style with a twist

Looking for a set that does it all without trying too hard? This set from Maxwell & Williams might be your perfect match. Its subtle diamond-etched design adds just the right touch of style without overcomplicating things.

It boasts a 4.8 rating on the Myer website from over 450 reviews, with one customer sharing: “The diamond pattern makes a luxe dinner setting. I’ve received many compliments on my dinner set. I like the classic white look with the details and diamonds surrounding each item.”

Another five-star reviewer wrote: “I am very happy with this dinner set. I was looking for a white dinner set that had a slightly different look to it. The diamond pattern was exactly what I was looking for. I have recently had guests staying with me and they also loved the look.”

Colour: White

Material: Porcelain

Key features:

• Includes four dinner plates, four side plates, four coupe bowls and four mugs
• Subtle diamond-etched pattern
• Mix and match with other pieces easily
• Safe for microwave, oven, dishwasher and freezer

Also available at:

• $94.98 (usually $189.95) from Myer
• $113.97 (usually $189.95) from Harris Scarfe