Soho Lounge Square Reactive Glaze Stoneware Dinnerware Set, Service for 8 (40pc), Red/Black

Gibson Soho Lounge 16-Piece Square Reactive Glaze Dinner Set - Red I want to provide information from our experience which differs from many of the past reviews we read on the Amazon website. My wife and I rely heavily on reviews from others when making purchasing decisions on Amazon. We were somewhat reluctant to purchase these dishes after reading the various reviews regarding breakage, chipping and color variations but went ahead and ordered due to finding a very good price point from one of the sellers. We found one seller from Amazon selling the 16 piece set for an amazing $36.33 per set! For that price point, we felt it was worth the risk to order these dishes. - We are extremely pleased with our purchase. These dishes are beautiful! The colors and shading from piece to piece are consistent with no scratches on the surface. We experienced no chips and no breakage during shipment. - We purchased four sets desiring to have 12 place settings on hand and to have four additional place settings in reserve. - We think the color shown (description states red but we saw that the color looked more like a burgundy/burgundy rust) on the Amazon site and our perception of the color shown was very comparable to what was delivered. - The packaging from the manufacturer is very solid. In fact its so solid that the dishes somehow withstood the very poor additional packaging from Amazon. Amazon sent us our four sets in two separate deliveries (two sets at a time). Amazon put two sets into one larger box to ship them. Amazon did not make sure that the two inside boxes were right side up when placing them into the larger box. Nor did Amazon add very much additional cushioning packing material inside the larger box to keep the two smaller boxes from moving/bouncing around, etc. There are so many reviews discussing breakage on these dishes during shipment. I'm convinced that this is an Amazon issue and not the fault of the manufacturer. - A few previous reviewers noted that their sets of dishes were manufactured in different countries (China and I believe Vietnam were mentioned) and they noticed slight variations in the shades and shapes of the dishes from country to country. Our dishes were ALL manufactured in China so we did not experience any of those issues. - We've washed these dishes in the dishwasher and had no breakage or cracks identified in other reviews. The dishes also fit easily in our dishwasher. - We've experienced no knife or fork marks after using the plates and bowls. - We've not yet chipped or broken any of these dishes on our own. All dishes can chip or break if not handled somewhat gently. We are not too rough on our dishes so maybe we are more of the exception. We won't clank the dishes together to test their chipping resistance!! :) - More important than anything else, my wife loves these dishes and have given them her hard earned seal of approval! We hope this helps those that are considering these dishes. We'd absolutely purchase these dishes again. This was our experience and know that others experiences have often been quite different than ours.

Beautiful color! I might be bias. Sapphire blue & black together is my favorite colors! They are beautiful! Going to be looking up this brand to see if they have bigger bowls available & some more dinner plates.. sold separately.. not in a full set. Very pleased!!!!

Super sleek and nice dishware set! My only issue (that I will admit is due in part to my clumsiness) is the bowls are a bit TOO sleek haha they were hard to hang onto while washing them and easily slipped out of my hands and hit the floor and shattered EVERYWHERE 😅 I ended up breaking 2 out of the 4 (which upset me a lot, as I absolutely love them!)

After three decades of surviving on whatever plates remained unbroken, I decided it was time for a serious upgrade. So, I did what any reasonable person would do—I got two sets in different colors (because why not?). First impressions? Gorgeous. The reactive glaze gives them that unique, handcrafted look, and the mix of red and sapphire makes my dinner table look like an art gallery. Every meal feels fancier—even if it’s just takeout pizza. Functionality? They hold food like champions. They’re sturdy (weighing in at what I can only describe as heftier than expected), and they survive the microwave and dishwasher like seasoned warriors. Potential issue? They’re heavy. If you’re used to lightweight dishes, these might feel like you’re lifting weights just to serve dinner. Also, thanks to their unique glaze, no two plates are exactly alike—which I consider a feature, not a bug. Would I buy it again? In a heartbeat. After 30 years of mismatched chaos, I finally have a dinnerware set that sparks joy and resists breakage. ________________________________________ Final Thoughts: The Great Kitchen Upgrade of 2025 Between the badass silverware, the bulletproof glasses, and the museum-worthy plates, my dining experience has officially leveled up. No more sad, mismatched pieces from the past. Everything looks cohesive, elegant, and—dare I say—grown-up. Would I recommend this combo? Yes. If you want to feel like you have your life together (even if you don’t), this is the way to go.

Color is great, love the square design. One downside, I've had two pieces chip already. These have not been dropped, etc. I know that ceramic can be brittle, but I have had other ceramic sets for years with no issues. I would still by again, but just be more gentle than usual with this set.

I'm extremely satisfied and happy with this dinnerware set. Shipped fairly fast and was packaged very securely. Very pretty blue and black design. They are of good weight and very well made. Safe in the dishwasher and the microwave. Comes with 4 of each, dinner plates, salad plates, bowls and coffee cups. They are simple but elegant. They stack nice and neat in my cabinets, so storing them is easy. They don't scratch with silverware. They are pricey, but for the look and quality, it was worth it.

I love this dish set! The black and amber combination looks so modern and elevated, and it pairs beautifully with gold and neutral decor. The pieces have a smooth, solid feel in your hands and feel sturdy without being too heavy. They’re comfortable to hold and easy to use for both everyday meals and special occasions. For the price, the quality and overall look are amazing. It instantly upgraded my table setting. Highly recommend!

Granddaughter can't believe she got beautiful plates for apartment. How did Nana know what she wanted. It's amazing how cool Nana has gotten 😍

Tolle Qualität

Die Kombination Bordeaux Rot und Schwarz ist einfach Klasse. Das Geschirr ist von sehr guter Qualität, wenn gleich gut drauf Acht geben muss. Leider sind mir bereits zwei Tassen zu Bruch gegangen, als sie mir beim Abtrocknen auf den Boden fielen. Sehr schade, dass Man Einzelteile des Geschirrs nicht nachbestellen kann.

La vajilla estupendamentey completa, material súper resistente es pesada y elegante, personalmente me gusta el gris y se ve muy bonita a la hora de servir

Just as i expected, am very happy.

Beautiful set, very happy with it. Excellent quality too.