These dishes are an incredible value. I had just moved to Britain and needed a set of dinnerware for all occasions. These are white porcelain and look much  more expensive than their real cost. I use them every day and they've never chipped. I also stick them in the microwave and oven to warm and no problems at all. Having all the matching serving pieces—platter, bowl, dessert dishes, cream and sugar, egg cups, etc. is terrific and gives a very smart pulled-together presentation.