Thanksgiving Dinnerware Sets

Whether you prefer autumn or turkey dinnerware, finding the perfect Thanksgiving dinnerware set will create the perfect atmosphere for your holiday dinner.

You can use themed plates to add to the overall feeling of your holiday. Many options exist, from solid ceramic dinnerware to classy, chic dishes. 

How to Choose the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinnerware Set

Fall dinnerware offers several options for the season for everyday use as casual dinnerware sets, and by adding a few accessories, like a turkey platter or Thanksgiving salt and pepper shakes, it can be transformed into a fabulous Thanksgiving setting. Fine China is also available, and turkey designs are plentiful.

When choosing your Thanksgiving dinnerware, think about your needs. Some things to consider:

• how many plate settings do you need to fill
• the number of dinner plates you need
• what kind of flatware you will use
• if you need appetizer plates, dessert plates, or salad plates
• what food you're serving 

I am amazed by the choices of Thanksgiving dinnerware patterns introduced yearly. Some are timeless classics, like the Plymouth pattern by Pfaltzgraff and Woodland Turkey by Spode. Along with the classics are trendy dinnerware patterns that are short-lived but beautiful all the same.

Autumn Dinnerware Sets

For autumn dinnerware, I really like the Pfaltzgraff Plymouth casual dinnerware sets. It has a harvest-like embossment in autumn colors featuring leaves, berries, acorns, pumpkins, and corn. The rims of the platters and plates are scalloped with accent lines. It is available in the traditional design along with square dinnerware pieces. It's casual but classy and perfect for Thanksgiving dinnerware.

You can have a plain white dinnerware set, gold-rimmed plates, or even floral print plates. But the ones I love the most for Thanksgiving are those with a holiday theme or turkey design on them. 

Here are some autumn dinnerware sets I love. 

Certified International Autumn Harvest 11" Dinner Plates. Set of 4

I really love that this set works for Thanksgiving and also for everyday use in the fall months. It comes as a set of four, and the colors are so pretty. 

Certified International Harvest Splash Dinnerware

Here's another set from Certified International that is perfect for fall. This autumn harvest design is more muted than the design above, and I love the oranges in it. You can get the dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, and mugs in the same pattern. 

Pfaltzgraff Autumn Berry 16 Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4

I love the classic look of this set. It has the turkey in the middle of the smaller plates and autumn decorations around the rim. You can use this for Thanksgiving and any time throughout fall. 

222 Fifth Autumn Celebration

222 Fifth has produced a pattern called Autumn Celebration. It is adorned with autumn foliage and Thanksgiving quotes. Complete sets are available with accessories such as a two-tier stand, a gravy boat, cream and sugar bowls, and salt and pepper shakers.

From a less-known manufacturer comes the Autumn Inspirations pattern. It was popular in 2014, but I haven't found it advertised anywhere this year. The border of the plates features autumn-colored leaves, and the center of the dinnerware is adorned with the word "blessings." Matching plates feature a bird that is perched on a branch.

Turkey Dinnerware for Thanksgiving

Several turkey dinnerware patterns are perfect for serving Thanksgiving dinner. Below are some that I have liked in the past, and they go very well with nearly any Thanksgiving table decor. However, you can also look and see if there are any new, current patterns that you may like. 

Spode Woodland Turkey Dinnerware

The Woodland Turkey pattern by Spode is amazing. It's an English dinnerware pattern that features a majestic turkey bordered by Spode's 1828 British flowers. The appearance is country-style. I like the brown border and the gentle mixture of turkey colors. It's not too bright, making coordinating with accessories for a fabulous-looking table setting easier.

Queen's Myott - Churchill China Thanksgiving Dinnerware

Churchill China made a beautiful Thanksgiving Turkey pattern. The pattern consists of foliage surrounding a stunningly colored turkey with a floral border. This pattern is commonly called Queen's Myott. The Churchill turkey pattern has also been available in blue and white.

Spode Celebration Turkey Dinnerware

I also like the Spode Celebration Thanksgiving Turkey pattern. The border design matches the Woodland pattern, but the entire pattern is brown and white. It is less colorful than the Woodland Turkey pattern but very elegant.

Johnson Brothers - His Majesty

The Johnson Brothers His Majesty Thanksgiving Turkey pattern has a colorful turkey pattern that you might enjoy. At one time, I thought the pattern had been discontinued, but it seems to be widely available this year, which is a good thing. The design features hand engraving and a fabulous-looking turkey with a multi-colored fruit border.

Estate Turkey - Williams Sonoma Thanksgiving Dinnerware

Previously, Williams-Sonoma distributed a porcelain dinnerware pattern with a golden mica rim that featured a turkey in the center. The pattern was called Estate Turkey. There was a matching turkey platter and coordinating accessories.

Plymouth Turkey - Williams Sonoma

In 2015, Plymouth Turkey was the featured pattern from Williams-Sonoma. It matches perfectly with the turkey-themed tureens, glass serving dishes, and salt and pepper shakers they make available for a stunning Thanksgiving table.

Disposable or Paper Plates

You can even find the Thanksgiving theme in disposable dinnerware. This is great if you are more into spending time with family rather than putting your all into cleaning up after a traditional holiday dinner.

Some people use disposable plates for Thanksgiving dinners because the cleanup is much easier. If you decide to go this route, you may be able to find some Thanksgiving-themed disposable or paper plates to use. You can find some on Amazon that can work for this purpose. 

Thanksgiving Paper Plates 48 Pcs Fall Disposable Dinnerware Set

This set is simple and has a nice design. I also like that you get 48 pieces in this set, so there is plenty to go around. 

Thanksgiving Paper Plates Serve 24 Guests

One thing I like about this disposable dinnerware set is that it also comes with cups and napkins. 

Perfect Stix 10" Disposable Wooden Plate with Happy Thanksgiving Print

This set is more plain than the ones above it but has an elegance to it. It almost doesn't even look like a disposable plate.

Do you have a favorite dinnerware set you love to use for Thanksgiving?  

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