Gibson Soho Lounge Sofia Coupe Stoneware Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 (12pcs), Black

I was a little nervous based on the reviews that I would have broken dishes but all the pieces were packaged well and in tact when they arrived. It's a very nice stoneware set, feels heavy and sturdy and it's microwave & dishwasher safe. I love the shape as well with the raised sides on the plates and the bowls have flat bottoms that are more stable because I tend to be clumsy.

After something like 25 years using the light colored set, I was down to three plates and two of those had cracks more than halfway through. They are Pfaltsgraff stoneware and have served me (literally) well, so I decided to go with more stoneware.I chose these and another set by Gibson (Kyoto) because they were such a needed change from the set I had used for so long - and I am so glad I did! I also chose these because there are no cups and saucers, which only took up room in my cabinet.These are the right sizes, the colors (blue top, black bottom) are wonderful, the matte finish and the bottom ridges so close to the edges make handwashing a breeze. No slippage with soapy water, which is great. The bowls are pretty cool too, with their shape and capacity. But due to the shape, stacking all four together may exceed the height in some cabinets, like mine. So, it's two stacks instead of one.There were a few minor blemishes in the finish of some of the dishes and one of the smaller plates doesn't sit perfectly level on a flat surface, but no biggie for me. As for durability and whether the glaze will hold up for another 25 years, it's way too early to say. But they feel and sound substantial, and since I only hand wash and won't put them in the oven, I expect many years from them.

I really like these, they look great and for the first time in a while I can reheat in the microwave and the food gets hot instead of the plate

I searched for awhile and read several reviews before choosing and purchasing these dishes. There are some things I really like about them. They’re nice and heavy and I love the side ridge on the plates. I also love how sturdy the bowls are, they won’t tip easily if at all. Sadly there are some cons. They are a very dull white almost heather gray (and I’m so sick of gray). One of the smaller plates came chipped which was disappointing. I waited a few months to write my review because I wanted to see if they would show marks after use, I see a couple but nothing terrible and my husband isn’t a delicate person. LOL. They stack fairly well onto open shelving but they don’t fit in my wooden dry rack so they are constantly falling over after being washed. Over all I would probably rate them a 3.75.

These are an amazing set. Glad I bought some.

The quality feels great ! Durable, looks very modern.Value for its money.

These came in undamaged and we'll packaged. They do make a little bit of noise when you use them as they are a matte finish, no surprise there, and I've had worse honestly, and this set replaces that one. I love the weight and look of these dishes and cups. What the cups seem to lack in height they make up for with their girth. Same goes for the bowls, they have a lower profile, even when stacked for smaller spaces, but hold just as much as a normal bowl would due to the girth. The plates all have a lip on them, so that you could put things like sauces and gravy on them without worry of it running off your plate, or needing to use a bowl to compensate for a flat plate. I'm really excited to show these for my next dinner party. I bought the matte black 8 service set. Also, they stack well, even though in my picture they are just sat on the counter from out of the box.

Love the color love the shape.Love the lip on the side the food does not fall off