Replacement Dinnerware

If you have lost or broken pieces of favorite dinnerware set or have inherited partial sets of sentimental dishes, it’s possible for find replacement dinnerware to get missing pieces and complete the set once again. There are several ways to go about finding replacement dishes, depending on your dish set.

Finding Replacements For Modern Dishes

If you have missing pieces from contemporary dinnerware sets such as Pfaltzgraff or Corelle, you can check with their Internet sites. Both of these companies have a section on identifying patterns and ordering replacement dishes. Many of their patterns are available in open stock even after the pattern has been retired. If an item isn’t listed on their website, it’s a good idea to call their customer service number, since they may have individual replacement pieces for sale, but not in sufficient quantity to list on their website.

   Antique Replacement Dishes

It’s more challenging to find replacements for missing dishes from your grandmother’s china set, or other older sets you may have picked up from other places. If you can identify the manufacturers mark on the back of a plate, you can search online and frequently find sources for replacement dishes, although these may be more expensive. There are also online sources that specialize only in replacement dishes; by calling you can inquire about their current inventory in your dinnerware pattern and place your order immediately for any dishes they may have.

Other Ideas For Replacement Dishes

Searching online auction sites such as Ebay can also be a good way to find dishes you are missing. Search by the manufacturers name or the pattern name, if you know it, and you can see any active auctions. To get a better idea of the going prices for individual replacement dishes, you can search closed auctions for dishes from the manufacturer or your China patterns. If you don’t see what you want at the time, you can set up a saved search that will automatically email you whenever a new listing is placed with your keyword. This can be a time consuming process, but may be the only way to build up your collection and replace missing dishes from a set you love.