So you’ve finally gotten the keys to your new BTO flat. And, in the frenzy of getting all your furniture and home decor in order, tableware has become but an afterthought. Fret not because we are here to help. Here are 10 aesthetic tableware sets found in Singapore so you can christen your new home with the ideal housewarming meal.
The Ceramic Modular Dish Set from Korean kitchenware brand, Modori, gives you the best of both worlds in terms of function and beauty. It consists of 7 pieces: a rice bowl, soup bowl, small bowl, medium dish, 2 small dishes as well a nifty wooden cover. The dishes can all be fitted and stacked on top of one another so that the set can be neatly displayed while saving space.
It also boasts a MUJI-esque aesthetic with 3 plain pastel colours available: pink beige, dark gray and cream white.
Price: $69.80 (U.P. $87.25)
Shipping fee: From $4.50 to $5 (for items in the Sodam cookware set), free shipping for orders above $99 (excluding items from the Sodam cookware set)
Where to buy: Online via Modori Singapore
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Holm is a local brand that seeks to “curate classic tableware designs for the modern home” and its Sniō collection certainly fits the bill. The brown rims add a contemporary flair to the timeless all-white facade of the pieces, ensuring that this set will never go out of style. It is available as a 4-piece set (a bowl, big plate, small plate and cup), as well as 8-piece set for 2 or 16-piece set for 4.
If you’re in the market for cutlery as well, check out Holm’s Runa collection. With its sleek matte design, the pieces will make a great companion to the Sniō collection.
Price: $40 (U.P. $56) for a 4-piece set
Shipping fee: $4.90, free shipping for orders above $50
Where to buy: Online via Holm
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If you’re one of those who slaps on the marble look everywhere, be it on your phone case or laptop sleeve, then this Ceramic Tableware Set from lifestyle brand BANFANG is for you.
For a nice little bonus, you’ll also get a free pair of chopsticks if you buy the 8-piece set, and free chopsticks plus a soup spoon if you purchase the 14- or 18-piece options.
Price: From $72 (U.P. $139.73) for an 8-piece set for 2
Shipping fee: $1, free shipping for orders from $25 and above
Where to buy: Online via ShopeeMall
From the blue pattern that mimics the veins of a leaf to the textured exterior of the tableware, you can tell that each piece from Table Matters’ Blue Illusion Collection is intricately crafted both inside and out. Our favourite parts of the set are the flower and lotus leaf-shaped saucers, which will add artistic character to the whole set-up.
Pro tip: If you wish to buy the set, check out Table Matters’ Blue Illusion Collection on ShopeeMall. The pieces are all consolidated into one listing and there is currently a 10% discount.
Price: $36 (U.P. $39.40) for a set of one of each item
Shipping fee: $1.49, free shipping for orders above $25 on Shopee; $3.99, free delivery above $80 on website; self-collection available at the Table Matters showroom
Where to buy: Online via Table Matters and ShopeeMall, or at the Table Matters store and showroom
Parkway Parade
Address: 80 Marine Parade Road, #B1-83B Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm (daily)
Contact: 8481 8581
Table Matters showroom
Address: 4 Changi South Lane, #01-01, Singapore 486127
Opening hours: 10.30am to 7pm (daily)
Contact: 8811 8581
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Lovera Collections is another brand dedicated to selling crockery and tableware in Singapore. The Rustic Seashell Dinnerware Collection set comes in 2 colours, white and blue, starting from 3-piece sets for one to 26-piece sets for 4 people.
The porcelain pieces are also moulded to resemble the exterior of a seashell. You can finally feel like you’re having a meal “Under the Sea”, if you’ve been dreaming of it ever since watching The Little Mermaid.
Price: From $35.90 (U.P. $40.70) for a 3-piece set
Shipping fee: $1.49, free shipping for orders above $35 on Shopee; $6.50, free shipping for orders above $130 on the website; self-collection available at the Lovera Collections warehouse
Where to buy: Online via Lovera Collections and ShopeeMall or at the Lovera Collections warehouse
Address: 1015 Geylang East Avenue 3, #01-137 Geylang East Industrial Estate, Singapore 389730
Opening hours: 12 to 6pm (Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, call 9093 3114 to make an appointment before heading down)
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Many will be familiar with FortyTwo as one of the more well-known local home decor and furnishing retailers. The pieces in the Cassia 6-Piece Ceramic Dinnerware Set are finished with vibrant floral prints that capture the vibe of a bright sunny day. Cassia will be just right for an al fresco lunch party on your balcony to enjoy Singapore’s eternal summer.
Price: $65.90
Shipping fee: $5.90 to $19.90 depending on weight of items, free delivery for orders above $300 for items that are “fulfilled by FortyTwo”, visit its website for more details on shipping fees
Where to buy: Online via FortyTwo
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Yes, even Spotlight, our go-to place for textile and party needs, sells tableware in Singapore, and the Hutton 12-Piece Stoneware Dinner Set is a steal. It includes a dinner plate, side plate and bowl, and each set comes with 4 of each for just $15. This set will allow you to buy your tableware in bulk while being kind to your wallet.
The Hutton set comes in 3 colours but look out for the red-black colour scheme, which will make you feel like you’re having a meal at your favourite neighbourhood Japanese bento shop.
Price: $15
Shipping fee: $9.90 for items marked as “standard”, more information available here
Where to buy: Online via Spotlight and Spotlight stores
Address: 68 Orchard Road, #05-11 to 19 Plaza Singapura, Singapore 238839 | 3 Gateway Drive, #03-34 to 37 and #03-44 to 45 Westgate, Singapore 608532
Opening hours: 10am to 10pm (daily)
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Natón’s tableware pieces are all irregularly shaped, and each piece “differs slightly” from one another. Thanks to this, Natón is great for those who are looking for a unique addition to their minimalist home aesthetic. As its name suggests, the 3-Piece Essential Grey Dinnerware Set consists only of the essentials. Namely, a plate, bowl and spoon.
Base Piece, a local homeware store, also offers options perfect for couples, including a 4-piece gift basket that will make an IG-worthy present for newlyweds, as well as a 10-piece set for 2.
Price: $39.90 (U.P. $46.70)
Shipping fee: $5
Where to buy: Online via Base Piece
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While the pandemic has derailed all our travel plans, getting this magnolia flower tableware set from Lazada dinnerware and cookware seller MONAZONE will offer some consolation. Each ceramic piece is a picturesque work of art thanks to the magnolia flowers imposed against the sky blue background. You might not be able to travel to Japan but you can at least capture its essence at home with this set.
Price: From $89.90 for a 10-piece set for 2
Shipping fee: Free
Where to buy: Online via LazMall
&glazed is a young tableware brand in Singapore that was started only in October last year. Its Akari 5-Piece Gift Set is excellent for those looking for tableware that will fit the Japanese-style zen vibe of their homes. It is also great for couples as purchasing 2 of this set will only set you back $77.80, an affordable price for what will be a 10-piece set.
&glazed also has a very user-friendly website, allowing you to shop by themes such as Industrial or Scandinavian. Check it out if the Japanese zen style is not what you fancy.
Price: $38.90
Shipping fee: $4.90, free shipping for orders above $50
Where to buy: Online via &glazed
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As the pandemic rages on, more people are turning to hosting gatherings as a result of seating and distancing restrictions outside. Hopefully these 10 aesthetic tableware sets found in Singapore can give you the inspiration you need to impress your guests at future meal gatherings at home.
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