I used paper plates for years when I hosted my family’s holiday gatherings. Then, when we moved to our new house, I got the itch to dress up our tablescapes. I wanted something timeless and elegant for my Thanksgiving guests. No more paper plates!
Like every young dreamer, I started at William Sonoma and Pottery Barn with a heart full of hope and an inflated sense of confidence about how far my budget would go. It didn’t take long to return to reality. Undeterred, I went to World Market instead—and I wasn’t disappointed.
World Market Porcelain Plates
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Why I Love It: This set of porcelain plates will never go out of style.
Why I Love World Market’s Porcelain Plates
I found a set of porcelain plates that’s exactly what I wanted. This clean, all-white set is a classic for a reason: It’s versatile enough for every gathering. While I adore holiday-specific tableware, I don’t have space to store multiple extra sets of plates.
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I use these plates predominantly for Thanksgiving and Christmas when we regularly host 20 to 30 people; I also pull them out for birthday gatherings, Easter brunch, and other occasions. I like to pair this dinnerware with a festive runner or tablecloth, colorful, coordinating holiday napkins, and simple glassware.
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Made from porcelain, the plates are incredibly durable for the price ($3.33 each). Porcelain is traditionally made from refined kaolin clay fired in kilns at extremely high temperatures, resulting in dinnerware that can be up to three times tougher than standard stoneware. We’ve had the World Market plates for almost six years, and while they’ve taken a beating (especially from my young nieces, nephews, and cousins), the set looks brand new.
Don’t get me wrong, when I first shopped, I questioned their longevity; at $39.99 for 12 plates, I wondered if this might be a “you get what you pay for” purchase I’d have to replace. I wondered whether I should invest in this near-identical set from Williams Sonoma ($119.95 for 12 plates). I decided to go with two sets from World Market, and I have not regretted it since.
When I bought my sets several years ago, World Market only offered them in the 10.5-inch size. I was pleasantly surprised to discover a 12-piece set of 8-inch salad plates, too. The set is only $35.99, so I fully intend to run out and pick up two sets in that size. It may have taken some time, but finally, thanks to World Market steals, my holiday dinnerware quest is complete.
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