25 Unique Dinnerware Sets to Make The Perfect Mother’s Birthday Gift

Mother’s home cooking is the best food ever. We’re pretty sure that you will always miss her complete set menu when you are away. In fact, that is what’s got you all homesick when you are on a business trip, studying in another city, or living separately from her. Most moms however, love to collect dinnerware sets, and perhaps it includes your mom as well. She might have all sort of sets, from simple ones to fully covered vibrant colors. Sometimes, she even keep them longer in the cupboard without using them.

To provide and support her passionate hobby slash ‘duty’ as a mother, it would be an exciting idea to bring a new set of unique dinnerware as a birthday gift. Deep in your heart, you know for sure she will appreciate your gift, right?

Therefore, to help you to get the best ones, we have selected 25 unique dinnerware sets. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down the list, and then pack them with a big and bright ribbon on it.

BEST and Unique Dinnerware Sets

1. Blue Handmade Dinnerware Set by Tony Holman

Blue Handmade Dinnerware Set by Tony Holman

The Blue Handmade dinnerware made by Mr. Tony Holman is a high-quality handmade dinnerware set made from stoneware. If you tend to go for unique dinnerware sets to match your mom’s personality, we think this one would make the great option.

The dinnerware set consists of a 3-piece set of a salad plate, a dinner plate, and a bowl. If your mother likes nature, we believe that she will enjoy this unique set inspired by the ripples on a pond. 

2. Moss Handmade Dinnerware by Tony Holman

Moss Handmade Dinnerware by Tony Holman

These three dishes in one set are the other handmade dinnerware set made by Mr. Tony Holman. As you can see, stoneware is the prime material of this beautiful dinnerware set.

Being a great dinnerware set to make into collection items, this green set is also inspired by nature, and the growing moss in the forest. Like the other handcrafted ceramics from Mr. Tony Holman, they are all unique and different from each other, even if they come from the same set.

3. Hand-Painted Floral Dinnerware

Hand-Painted Floral Dinnerware

This Hand-Painted Floral Dinnerware is too good to be missed. The reason for that is obviously the colorful design and wonderful patterns.

In our opinion, this is one of the most unique dinnerware sets for a special mom with a cheerful upbringing. This dinnerware set uses a Majolica glaze that makes the color come out nicely, even heavenly. Without a doubt, this dinnerware set will bring a festive mood into your mother’s kitchen. 

4. Marbled Glass Dinnerware

Marbled Glass Dinnerware

If you are looking for something that has a simple and clean look, you might want to consider this next recommendation. For a mom who loves neutral colors and simple designs, the Marbled Glass Dinnerware is definitely made for her.

It has a vintage and contemporary look in modern shapes and sizes. Moreover, the unique yet classic set separately sells each piece, so make sure you purchase all of the marbled glass dishes to make it a beautiful setting for your mother.

5. Stainless Steel Dinnerware

Stainless Steel Dinnerware

If you’re going to buy an anti-mainstream dinnerware set, the we believe you will not think twice to put your interest in this Stainless Steel Dinnerware. The shiny dinnerware is actually an Indian handmade hammered copper steel. If your mom loves to cook Indian dishes, then we have no doubt she will be thrilled to have this dinnerware set from you.

Even fact, you may get an authentic curry made by your mother at home in this unique steel dinnerware.

6. Colorful Transparent Glass Dinnerware

Colorful Transparent Glass Dinnerware

We have to tell you that this wonderful transparent glass dinnerware set is in everyone’s eyes. In our opinion, this is truly one of the most unique dinnerware sets on the list. As you can see, the colorful bowl and plates look luxurious with the gold edge ring on its rim. Your mom will be the happiest to have this new dinnerware set inside her kitchen!

In addition, by the nature of the glass, this dinnerware set is resistant to scratches. Moreover, it also preserves food temperature for a long time to cover up the non-microwavable feature.

7. Depression Era Dinnerware

Depression Era Dinnerware

This unique dinnerware set comes from the first United States glassware period around the 1930s. It has historical value that might be your mother’s cup of tea. She will even make this set as her new items to make into collection, or display on her kitchen shelf.

In addition, this dinnerware set sells one person set each on the internet. However, instead of buying her one set only, you can buy two dinnerware sets for your parents and make them have a romantic dinner using glass dinnerware.

8. Home Dinnerware

Home Dinnerware

Look at the unique fish-shaped food plate! Without a doubt, we can really say that this is one of the most adorable and unique dinnerware sets for your dear mom. You know that particular shaped plate will steal your mother’s heart, don’t you?

This dinnerware set is an excellent addition to your mother’s collection. Moreover, we think that the best thing about this set is all dishes are sold individually and in sets. Therefore, it leaves you the freedom to choose the needed dinnerware and send it over to your home.

9. Ikigai Dinnerware

Ikigai Dinnerware

Your mother will definitely agree with you that this Ikigai Dinnerware set is an enchanting porcelain set. Aside from being a set with complete collections, this grey color-dominated dinnerware set is also a handcrafted and hand-painted porcelain set.

We believe without a doubt you mom would be thrilled to add this as her new kitchen addition. Moreover, some pieces also feature a hand-drawn white lines that add beautiful detail to the set.

10. Marble Porcelain Dinnerware

Marble Porcelain Dinnerware

This Marble Porcelain Dinner set comes in square-shaped dishes with a wavy touch on their rim.

Therefore, we think this set is one of the most unique dinnerware sets that comes as a perfect set for a special dinner. This fancy-looking set is suitable for a family’s gathering or special occasion dinner because the dinnerware set consists of 26 pieces in total. We have no doubt, your mother wouldn’t have to worry about welcoming her guests.


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11. Marine Nautical Dinnerware

Marine Nautical Dinnerware

If your mother always love to have a family picnic to beach and has a huge love for marine nautical design, then she deserves to have this dinnerware set in her kitchen.

With such a fun and lovely nautical design, your mom and the whole family member will be delighted to have this dinnerware set for fun. The sea creatures themed porcelain set is dominated by white and blue colors. In addition, the unique porcelain set serves six persons so anyone can see each drawing on their plates.

12. Acacia Wood Dinnerware

Acacia Wood Dinnerware

In the midst of the ceramic and porcelain world, we find wooden gems, which we think can be crowned as one of the most unique dinnerware sets on the list. Made of high-quality and durable wood material, the Acacia Wood Dinnerware is an eco-friendly dinnerware to use at home.

In our opinion, this is a great natural wooden touch to your dining table. In addition, your mother can also use this wooden dinnerware set for a picnic on a slow Sunday morning.

13. Bone China Dinnerware

Bone China Dinnerware Set

If you are trying to find a white dinnerware set to complement your mother’s kitchen set, then we suggest that you check this next one out. This Bone China Dinnerware set is undoubtedly correct answer since it has everything to put a smile on your mom’s face.

Made of high-quality material, this bone china set also claims to have high durability. So, we can assure you that it will not be easy to scratch or break. 

14. Crystal Vine Glass Dinnerware

Crystal Vine Glass

The Crystal Vine Glass Dinnerware set offers leaf-shaped plates and bowls in white color. This dinnerware set guarantees an aesthetic-looking plating of your mother’s cooking. Also, we think that every kitchen needs at least one dinnerware set, right?

So, if you mom’s kitchen is lacking a white dinnerware set, than it’s time to get her one. This unique glass set is easy to clean, so do not worry about keeping the white color in check.

15. Vintage Bloom Dinnerware

Vintage Bloom plates

How about this sweet and floral-themed dinnerware set for your mother’s birthday gift? Yes, definitely!

This is one of those fun and adorable dinner set that will add a fun touch to the dining table. The Vintage Bloom Dinnerware set has a casual country design that will be a unique addition to your home, for sure. Moreover, this ceramic dinnerware has three different rim colors for options.

16. La Luna Bone China Dinnerware

Lorren Home Trends La Luna Bone China 57-Piece 24K Gold Floral Design Dinnerware Set

This La Luna Bone China Dinnerware set emits elegant looks with a golden design on the side of the dishes.

If your mom loves anything elegant including her dinner set, then you have found the best choice of gift for her upcoming birthday. Even better, the glamourous-looking bone China is relatively affordable since you will get so many pieces in one set. In our opinion, your mother can use this unique set for her birthday dinner.

17. Coronado Place Setting

Mikasa Coronado Place Setting, Service for 1

This dinnerware set has unique-shaped dishes with a graphite glaze over them. The graphite dinnerware set will look pleasingly beautiful with pearl decoration on your dining table.

If you mom’s existing dinnerware set collection consists of classic-designed items with neutral colors, then perhaps its time to let her try something different this time around? Aside from the unique color and design, this unique set is dishwasher and microwave safe, so it will be very convenient to use daily.

18. Home Tree Training Dinnerware

Gibson Home Tree Trimming 20-Piece Ceramic Dinnerware Set

If your mother has something else in mind for her birthday gift, then we think this festive theme dinnerware can come as her Christmas gift instead.

The cute Christmas tree design in the center and the rim of the dishes are suitable to serve the special food on the special dinner. Moreover, you can also combine this set with red utensils to get more Christmas vibe.

19. Round Ripple Dinnerware

Round Ripple Reactive Glaze Stoneware Essential Dinnerware Set

This pretty dinnerware set has a geometric pattern that is inspired by the water ripple. In our opinion, this is one of the most suitable birthday gift for a special mom with a kind and sweet soul.

Moreover, the soft pastel pink dinnerware set will be the best-suited color for your mother’s loving nature. Uniquely, this dinnerware set uses a reactive glaze technique, so each piece’s coloring might be different and unique.

20. Melamine Outdoor Dinnerware

Melamine Dinnerware Set - 12 pcs Melamine Plates Outdoor Plates Summer Plates and Bowls Sets Melamine Plates Ideal Camping Dish Set Dinnerware Set for 4 Dishwasher Safe

The Melamine Outdoor Dinnerware set offers comfortable, lightweight pieces. As the name states, this dinnerware set is perfect for a barbecue party in the garden or any camping and picnic trip.

However, we think this set offers a very unique pattern since each piece looks as if they are made of actual wood, when it fact all are made of melamine. Being one of the most unique dinnerware sets, the melamine dinnerware set has rustic wooden looks that make you forget it’s actually a plastic material.


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21. Spain-inspired Vibrant Dinnerware

Euro Ceramica Galicia Andalusian-Inspired Collection, 16-Piece Dinnerware Set

Moving on to the next item on the list, we have this Spain-inspired Vibrant Dinnerware, which we think will be an attractive collection. The colorful plates and bowls ceramics give a beautiful decoration look.

Your mom will immediately think of the perfect spot to display this set in the kitchen, we’re sure of that. Or, you can also help her find a spot to display the set on the dining table. Voila! No more plain and dull birthday gift for your mother.

22. Embossed White Dinnerware

Embossed White Plates

The White Embossed Dinnerware set will be the most stunning classic yet simple dinnerware for a special mother’s birthday gift. The embossed design weighs the fine texture of the dinnerware, making it a perfect gift for a mom who loves everything luxurious and elegant. In addition, this dinnerware set also has triple-layer strong glass, making it a durable set to own. In our opinion, it is perfect for everyday use, any season, and special occasions.

23. Melamine Lancashire Dinnerware

Melamine Lancashire

The melamine dinnerware set always offers practical features because of its lightweight material. This Melamine Lancashire Dinnerware set has the best function for easy care as a dishwasher-safe.

If you mom loves to serve tasty and delicious meals outdoors on weekends, make sure you consider this melamine set as a birthday gift for her. Moreover, we also think that this dinnerware set is convenient for everyday use.

24. Nesting Moroccan Soup Set

Nesting Moroccan Soup

The set of Nesting Morrocan Soup Bowls is a rare set you rarely find on the internet. This unique soup set uses clay from Safi, the seaside town in Morocco. The bowls that hide inside the tureen will give your mother a pleasant surprise.

We have no doubt, this set will be one of the best gifts that she ever received. You will notice how she will adore how beautiful and efficient the dinnerware set is. Not because of the beautiful pattern and adorable color, but also because it doesn’t take many spaces in her kitchen. 

25. Moon Combination Plates

Moon Combination Plates

Make a DIY dinnerware set by combining some Moon plates together.

In our opinion, the crescent moon-shaped plate is beautiful on its own, but it turns gorgeous flower-shaped together. If your mom loves plating and love how her meals arranged beautifully on the dining table, then we think there’s nothing can beat the beauty of this unique set. You decide how many moon plates to make a beautiful flower for your mother’s special day.

Final Thoughts

Your mother’s birthday is one of the most special days to celebrate. Being such a wonderful soul, your mom deserves the best kind of gifts that she will love and cherish forever. When it comes to choosing the best gift for moms, we can all agree that there is nothing can be more perfect than a beautiful and unique dinnerware set. It will come even more perfect for moms who loves to cook and spend her time preparing tasty meals for everyone in the family.

There are plenty of choices to pick when it comes to the best dinner set for your mom. However, the perfect set depends on your mom’s taste and preference. So, the best advice would be to know exactly what your mom loves and then it will be a lot easier for you to find the perfect one. Good luck!


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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

How to choose the right dinnerware?

As a birthday present, it’s important to choose the right dinnerware that will be loved upon receiving. We suggest choosing dinnerware that you, or your mother, need. If it’s casual, you can select the pink round rippled dinnerware. You can give this vintage 1930s dinnerware set for her if it’s formal. Pay attention to the correct size that is suitable for your dining table.

What type of dinnerware is best for everyday use?

Everyday use means you will use these plates and bowls thousands of times. Durability is the crucial point to answer this question, so you don’t need to buy a dinnerware set every few months. Porcelain dinnerware is the best in terms of durability. You can choose the Ikigai dinnerware set and marine nautical dinnerware set as options.

How do you choose a plate?

Depends on what kind of dish your mother loves to cook. If she’s the salad person, you can choose the medium size of a salad plate. If she’s your big family chef, then consider selecting a big dinner plate or many plates in a set like the marble porcelain dinnerware and the bone china dinnerware to accommodate her enormous cooking.

How often should you replace dinnerware?

Most of the dinnerware lasts up to 2-3 years, depending on how you use them. Some products share their limited warranty period as guidance and reminder for replacing your dinnerware.

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