Dinner Sets

Four Mikasa 12-piece dinner sets, each serving four across stoneware, porcelain and fine china. Pick a casual stoneware dinner set for weeknights, a clean white dinner set in porcelain, or fine china if you want something lighter and more refined.

How to choose a dinner set for everyday use

Start with the material. It decides how the plates feel in your hand, how they stack, how they handle the dishwasher and how forgiving they are when something slips out of a soapy grip. Stoneware is heavier and more casual. Porcelain sits in the middle. Fine china is the lightest and most refined.

Then think about how often you'll actually use the set. One wardrobe for every meal, or something you bring out for guests? Both are valid, but they point to different materials. If you want to see the broader picture, our wider dinnerware range is a good place to compare.

The sections below group the four Mikasa sets by material so you can shortlist quickly.

What is in a 12 piece dinner set

Each Mikasa 12-piece set in this range includes four dinner plates, four side plates and four cereal bowls. That's twelve pieces, four place settings, enough for a household of four. A 12-piece set doesn't serve twelve people, which trips a lot of first-time buyers up.

If you entertain often, two matching sets are more practical than hunting for a 24-piece version in the same style. A second set also gives you backups when a plate chips. You can add extra bowls for soups and sides if the four that come with the set aren't enough.

Stoneware dinner sets

Stoneware feels substantial. It resists everyday knocks and suits casual to semi-formal meals. The trade-off is weight. Stoneware is heavier than porcelain, which matters if you stack high in a wall cupboard or have smaller hands lifting a full load out of the dishwasher.

The Mikasa Jardin Midnight stoneware dinner set leans into a botanical, black statement look for people who like their table to make an impression. 

Porcelain dinner sets

Porcelain is lighter in the hand than stoneware and reads cleaner on the table. It stacks well and takes daily use without feeling precious.

The Mikasa Chalk porcelain dinner set is the practical everyday white dinner set in this range. Slightly curved rim, glossy finish, simple enough to match most tables and most food. If you want one versatile set that handles weekday meals and casual guests without a change of style, Chalk is the straightforward pick.

Fine china dinner sets

Fine china is often lighter and more translucent than people expect, and more durable than its reputation suggests. It suits special occasions, and there's no rule against pulling it out midweek.

The Mikasa Egret fine china set is minimal with a high-rim design, which gives pasta, curries and anything saucy somewhere to sit. For care guidance, including dishwasher and microwave suitability, check the care icons on the Egret product page before buying.

White dinner sets with contrasting rims

The Mikasa Limestone 12-piece set has a white finish with a contrasting black rim and serves four people. It includes four dinner plates, four side plates and four cereal bowls.

Stoneware, porcelain or fine china

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• Australian owned and Melbourne based, with local support.
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Round out the table with matching cutlery sets alongside your dinner set.

FAQs

Is a 12 piece dinner set enough for 4 people?

Yes. A 12-piece dinner set is designed for four people. The twelve pieces are four dinner plates, four side plates and four cereal bowls, which gives one place setting per person. If you host more than four regularly, consider two matching sets rather than a larger set in a different style.

What is the difference between stoneware and porcelain?

Stoneware is heavier, more casual and generally more chip-forgiving in daily use. Porcelain is lighter, finer and reads cleaner on the table. Both handle everyday meals. The choice usually comes down to how heavy you like your plates and whether you want a casual or more refined look.

Are Mikasa dinner sets dishwasher safe?

Care varies by set, so check the care icons on the individual product page before buying. Each Mikasa 12-piece dinner set page lists dishwasher and microwave guidance where the manufacturer provides it. We don't make a blanket claim across the range because stoneware, porcelain and fine china can carry different care advice.

Can stoneware go in the microwave?

It depends on the specific stoneware set and any decoration or rim finish. Check the care icons on the Jardin Midnight or Limestone product page for the definitive answer. As a general habit, avoid microwaving any plate with metallic trim and let heavy stoneware heat gradually to protect the glaze.

How do you stop dinner plates chipping?

Most chips happen at the rim during stacking and washing. Stack plates in smaller towers, slide rather than drop them, and use felt or paper separators for long-term storage. Load the dishwasher so plates don't touch, and keep a second set on hand if you entertain often so no single plate takes all the wear.

Do you deliver dinner sets across Australia?

Yes. GoodBuyz-stocked dinner sets dispatch from our Melbourne distribution centre, generally within one business day. Some items ship from partner warehouses and move separately. Free shipping applies on Australian orders over AUD 200, with bulky and partner-warehouse exclusions. Check the delivery notes on each product page before ordering. You can also browse table top accessories to finish the setting.

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