Product Description

A unique look of reactive glaze gradation from a darker to lighter blue. Four each: dinner plates (10.5", salad plates (7.5"), soup/cereal bowls and mugs, all stoneware body

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24617 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Blue
• Brand: Sango
• Model: 4934-16
• Dimensions: 11.40" h x 11.80" w x 11.90" l, 20.75 pounds

Features

• Sango Nova Blue 16-piece dinnerware set with service for 4
• Set includes 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 soup/cereal bowls, and 4 mugs
• Constructed from microwave- and dishwasher-safe stoneware
• Handcrafted pattern showcases a variety of hues
• Complements entire collection of Nova Blue tableware items

Amazon.com Review
Inspired by the artisan pottery of Central Java, Indonesia, Sango dinnerware items are handcrafted so that no two pieces are exactly alike. Guests will be delighted by the simple construction, slightly retro-Asian style, and the use of rich, earthy shades of color progressing from dark edges to light centers. The lustrous glaze harmonizes with a variety of decorative styles and occasions, while simultaneously creating a noticeable presence on the table.

Enveloped in a dramatic cobalt blue glaze covering the exterior of all bowls and plates and the inside of each mug, the Nova Blue collection also employs shades of cornflower blue, purple, gray, and white to create a distinctive dinnerware pattern. This 16-piece set encompasses four 10-1/2-inch dinner plates, four 7-1/2-inch salad plates, four 6-1/2-inch soup/cereal bowls, and four 10-ounce mugs. Handcrafted from durable stoneware, each item can be placed in the microwave or dishwasher. --Lea Werbel

What's in the Box
Dinnerware set. Each place setting includes: 10-1/2-inch dinner plate; 7-1/2-inch salad plate; 6-1/2-inch soup/cereal bowl; 10-ounce mug. 16 pieces total.

Customer Reviews

Not microwave/dishwasher safe?
I go a long way back with Sango Nova Brown dinnerware. I bought twelve placesettings when they first came out, and I love their quiet, almost contemplative look on the table. The color graduations give them character and depth. For a simple plate, they are beautiful.

BUT ...

About six months after I bought the placesettings, some of the plates came out of the dishwasher with a caramelized smattering of spots. At first I thought my dishwasher wasn't working properly, but then I started noticing the same strange gooey spots and streaks when I removed the dishes from the microwave. Not all plates (and none of the bowls) had this problem, so I was able to isolate the problem ones.

After a year of this, I called Sango to complain. I didn't expect anything - maybe a "Thanks - we'll look at the line." The customer service rep was shocked that I had this problem and actually sent me, free of charge, eight new placesettings. Talk about excellent and caring customer service! I threw out all the damaged plates and began anew. Two years later, the problems are just beginning to surface again, not in the dishwasher but in the microwave.

The mugs in this set are perfect for keeping coffee warm since they are deep, but don't pull one out of the microwave without a potholder, as the handles get hot (but don't carmelize).

I still love the way this set looks - and I've supplemented it with accessories from both this line and the differently colored ones. I just wish I could trust it in the microwave when reheating food.

blotchy color
I also bought the Nova Green set for four. They looked great out of the box, but if food gets left on the plates for an extended period (like overnight) then it affected the look and color. You could see where the food was. It took away some of the shine and left the color faded. No amount of washing or use of cleansers has been able to restore the original color. So I ended up with faded blotches here and there. I'm disappointed enough to shop for replacements.

I would also like to mention that these plates chipped and broke quite easily. I have since purchased some Dansk dinnerware and have been extremely pleased.

Perfect Stoneware for Entertaining
I've had my Sango Nova Blue Stoneware for 10 months. It is fabulous. The value for such excellent quality makes this a must have set in any color. My stoneware looks as if I had bought it yesterday! I'm now searching for additional pieces to complete my set. There is so much to choose from. Everything from canisters to lasagna bakers coordinate!