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Corelle or similar brands

AuntG — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:32:00 GMT

Time for new dinnerware. I like chip resistant Corelle but none of their patterns appeal to me. Are there other brands with the weight and durability of Corelle?

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K9buddy — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:55:56 GMT

I have the plain white and I love it.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:08:33 GMT

I love Corelle. I too have the plain white in the square shape. Use them everyday. My one and only set of dishes.

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WindingRoad — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:11:02 GMT

I've had it for years and love it. First, I bought a pattern, it was just ok. I wish they had ones I liked too. Then I got a plain white set. Love it. So lightweight.

Eta- I don't know another brand like Corelle.

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danedylan — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:20:59 GMT

I also have corelle--I bought the square cereal bowls w/black piping on the edges--I have the square dinner plates that have a black uneven stripe- like design on the top right side and the bottom left side--they I think are beautiful and very contemporary--that's the look I like--hopefully u will find a style u like--------------------

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loriqvc — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:26:02 GMT

@AuntG - Just to confirm, did you check out the Corelle website rather than just local stores? I only ask because several years ago, I also needed new dishes and really wanted Corelle again, but I couldn't find anything appealing locally. It turned out that one of the designs that only seemed to be available online (and I've only seen it pop up on Amazon and ebay once or twice since) was perfect for me, and I was able to buy a nice service for 12 with additional serving pieces for a great price. It is all, unsurprisingly, still going strong.

You could also try the AmazonBasics collections, most of which are fairly lightweight stoneware in classic designs.

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drizzellla — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:42:33 GMT

I had Corelle dishes for many years. They held up well. In fact when I got my Corelle dishes there were 3 styles, white, gold and green. I got the green and shortly after I bought the green they came out with a blue that I really liked.

Then I really liked Lenox Summer Terrace. So I bought the whole set plus accessories. They have also held up very well. They have not chipped. But people have broken a dish here and there. But I bought extras so I still am in good shape. I must say I spent a small fortune on all the serving plates, serving dishes, and assorted sizes not included in the sets.

So I decided my next set I am going back to Corelle. Corelle is lightweight and durable.

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BirkiLady — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 20:48:00 GMT

@K9buddy Mom had Corelle in plain white for everyday use. They were great dishes! After we sent her dishes to charity, I wanted new dishes and couldn't find the Corelle plain white.

Found some similar dishes at Pier I that I'm very pleased with. Also, found some dishes with lavender and green on them! Perfect for spring family brunches. Bought both sets.

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IMW — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:00:38 GMT

I love my set, the blue/violet iris. Very Japanese inspired. Had it for years, used everyday and looks like new. Sadly it might be discontinued.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:45:31 GMT

Joy Mangano sold sets on HSN a couple of times. Mine have a teal spiral design. I've really banged them around and haven't had a single chip, although I did break one that I dropped. I like that they're so lightweight.

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AuntG — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:47:04 GMT

Hi @loriqvc yes I went directly to their website. Found designs I like but not in the colors I want. Saw a blue/ gray set but I'd like shades of burgundy or brown. If no other manufacturer has Corelle type dises, I guess I'll pick something on the Corelle website.

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Sunshine Kate — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:49:11 GMT

I love Corelle. I wasn't crazy about their patterns either. However, I went to an outlet store and they had many different patterns. I had no trouble choosing.

I believe it was the Corning Ware store.

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RedTop — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:57:30 GMT

I am still using what’s left of my original set of butterfly gold Corelle. I’m down to 6 dinner plates, 3 sandwich plates, 5 bowls, and 3 saucers; some edges have chipped, but I’m not getting rid of these dishes. These are for every day; I have nice dishes for big family meals.

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loriqvc — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:15:21 GMT

@AuntG - I was just poking around Amazon for Corelle patterns, and it appears that some are available there that are not on the Corelle website—and if you have Prime, you can get free shipping and possibly return the set if you don't like the pattern in person. One design I saw while browsing is the Corelle Twilight Grove, which a friend of mine uses; it has some nice tones of burgundy and grey. I believe it was just recently discontinued, so if you like it, you can probably still compare prices online before buying or potentially find it in stock at a local superstore.

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Pooky1 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 23:14:36 GMT

we have had corelle for a long time. we have some in white and some is white with just a little color strip on them and there square.they hold up very well. and no chipping. we have a caramic tile floor and i dropped a dish once and it broke in a milloin slivered peices. dishwasher safe microwave safe. there the best dishes we ever had. auntg good luck with your dinner ware hunt.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:20:52 GMT

@AuntG

I don't know if they still make it but 30+ years ago my gf bought Lenox "Temperware" beautiful shades (no design if I recall) and they were equal to Corelle.

Her mom is still using them!

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jannabelle1 — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:45:12 GMT

I love the light-weight aspect of Corelle and check out their website frequently. We seem to use a lot of bowls, so I've accumulated enough Corelle and use them every day, along with their luncheon plates that are the perfect size for me. I suppose there are similar brands out there, but Corelle has withstood the test of time. Great product!

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Twins Mom — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:50:16 GMT

A few years back I wanted something updated from my Corelle. I chose Pottery Barn. Mistake. Chips so easily I scarcely use. When Corning outlet closed I bought white square Corelle. I figure I will change with placemats etc.
Corelle is so practical and durable. Also made in US. That Corelle store gad a beautiful red pattern that I admired. It’s worth pursuing.

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AuntG — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:43:23 GMT

Thank you all for your suggestions. I did go to Amazon and saw their Amazon Basics line, but I'm tempted to buy Corelle for its durability, even if I can't find a pattern I'm crazy for.

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Mominohio — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 22:44:41 GMT

I still have the original set of Corelle I got for in my hope chest back in 1978, and have added to it over the years (Old Towne Blue). I still love it as much today as I did back then.

@AuntG , have you considered looking on places like ebay to see some older patterns. If those originals from the 1970's aren't your thing, there were many made in the 80's and 90's that are discontinued, but still available in the secondary market that you might like.

I've actually accumulated over time, the older patterns in three different patterns now, full sets with accessories. I change them out for different seasons. I really love how space saving they are, how strong, how they look good for decades, and I don't get tired of the patterns either.