Product Features
- 20-piece Villa della Luna dinnerware set service for 4
- 4 each: 11-inch blue dinner plate; 8-inch cream salad plate; 25-ounce fleur soup/cereal bowl; 6-inch appetizer plate; 12-ounce blue pedestal mug
- Crafted of durable hand-painted stoneware in the spirit of Italy
- Floral designs in azure blue salmon red and earthy yellow
- Safe for microwave oven freezer and dishwasher
Having had experience with Pfaltgraff in the past I was expecting these dishes to live up to the set that my family has had for the last thirty plus years- which are beautiful hand-painted clay that have well lasted for over thirty years. These dishes look beautiful in the pictures but only certain parts (the solid colors) appear to be hand painted- the designs are all decals that look pretty darn cheap. You can even see some pixellation in the colors if you look closely. (In fact if you decide to get the risotto dish- be warned: It is *super* cheesy with little violet stickers on it that look really out of place and it has script that says "a risotto of welcomes and beginnings." Eek!)Also the colors are far duller than they appear in the picture and the predominate color is actually peach. Maybe it's just me but I thought it would be more of a gold-toned rusty color. It's peach. That being said these are solid heavy large pieces that feel really sturdy and are comfortable to use. It makes for a lovely table if you stand at least ten feet away and scoop risotto from one side only. ;) By the way they are also no longer made in Pennsylvania- another huge disappointment. They come from the new heartland of America China. Honestly that was the biggest disappointment of all. I am keeping them but I am kind of bummed.
