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Modern Dinnerware – Top Picks by Designer Lillian Pikus

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Shoppers, your eternal search for the trendiest modern dinnerware is over! Check out these trendy dinnerware selections, handpicked by designer Lillian Pikus. Lots of choices when it comes to contemporary shape and color, and style. White prevails, but color too has its place by way of bold splashes and motifs. Like artwork for your table, these modern dinnerware sets are sure to add some spice to your meal.

Rosenthal “Loft” Dinnerware Collection
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When it comes to shape, the cool, crisp silhouette of the Rosenthal “Loft” Dinnerware Collection is a classic and timeless choice. This modern collection is casual enough for a luncheon, with the versatility to take you into the dinner hour in total elegance. A subtle pattern of concentric circles speaks volumes, echoing textural ripples across the white porcelain pieces. Made in Germany, the Loft collection is available in a 16-piece set, retailing for $200, or as individual pieces to mix and match with your existing collections. To view this full dinnerware set, visit Macy’s.

Modern Dinnerware from CB2
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Shape continues to be the defining characteristic in the next pick for the trendy tabletop – modern dinnerware from CB2. Inspired by the Bauhaus arts and crafts movement, this dinnerware collection keeps it simple with a clean, white palette. So simple that they border on utilitarian, these stacking dishes double as lids for one another, or are simply designed to look as great put away as they do displayed on the tabletop. Apart from making a modern statement at mealtime, these dishes are also microwave-, dishwasher- and oven-safe, and totally affordable, ranging in price from $2.95 to $6.95 at CB2.

Villeroy & Boch “Dune Lines” Dinnerware
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Another white knight is coming to dinner – the Villeroy & Boch “Dune Lines” Dinnerware collection. This modern dinnerware set makes a chic statement with its simple white color and irregular shapes that seem to have a mind of their own. Almost organic by nature, the Dune Lines collection boasts softly undulating rims on plates and bowls, and a ribbed surface where once again, pattern takes precedence over color. A “flawed” glazing finish lends the collection a natural laissez-faire look. The Dune Lines collection includes complete place settings and serving dishes. Pieces range in price from $10 to $105, available at Macy’s.

Tourron Dinnerware by Jars
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From one end of the spectrum to the other, Tourron Dinnerware by Jars puts color at center stage, showcasing vivid greens, yellows and oranges on tried and true stoneware. Upscale and casual at the same time, this fun, funky line adds a modern twist to the classic black tablecloth, and is an instant pick-me-up on a white background. Used as accent pieces or featured as the star of the show, Tourron dinnerware will open to rave reviews. The Tourron collection retails for $9.50 to $125 at Bloomingdale’s.

The Cellar “Indigo Bloom” Dinnerware and Serveware Collection
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Fashion has always been a good indicator for style and decorating trends, and in keeping with tradition, the bold pattern of the Cellar “Indigo Bloom” Dinnerware and Serveware Collection has rightfully strutted its stuff off the hottest runways and into kitchens and dining rooms. This new dinnerware and serveware set brings a fresh style to the tabletop with a flirty floral motif in an exciting indigo color, on a sharp white background. The collection strays from the totally traditional by opting for contemporary square-shaped pieces. The Indigo Bloom tabletop set is executed in porcelain, and is dishwasher-, microwave- and oven-safe. Pieces range in price from $10 to $46 at Macy’s.

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