Wow! This dish set is absolutely gorgeous. I've never had square plates before, and I LOVE them! I've been seeing them at nicer restaurants recently, and they add a sophistication to you table in a very subtle way. This is a 16 piece set. 4 dinner plates, 4 small plates, 4 bowls, and 4 coffee cups. The dinner plates seem larger and the bowls smaller, but it's just the shape. Holds as much food as a round plate. I actually use the smaller plates for my dinner to use portion control. They're a flat black, a little shiny and match pretty much any decor. I just love the squared off coffee cups as well! A little touch like this dish set can really make your dinner table look fancy and fun.