Fiesta 2-Quart Medium Canister, Black

With fanciful beading and a feminine edge, this Lenox French Perle tidbit plates have an irresistibly old-fashioned sensibility. Hardwearing stoneware is dishwasher safe and, in an ethereal ice-blue hue with antiqued trim, a graceful addition to any meal.

Romance weds modern sensibility in bridal designer Vera Wang's exquisite dinnerware and dishes collaboration with Wedgwood. Echoing the decorative touches that transform a bridal gown, the Grosgrain cake stand's pure white bone china is adorned with a border of textured platinum ribbon.

With a free-flowing circle design in shades of gray from Mikasa dinnerware, dishes like this softly squared platter add fun, contemporary appeal to any table. Geometric Circles square plates come in ultra-durable porcelain.

2-piece set of 7-ounce tumblers from Iittala's Kartio glassware collection; created in 1958 by the late, renowned Finnish designer, Kaj Franck

Glassblowers at Iittala's Helsinki headquarters mold the durable lead-free glass tumblers by hand; in translucent apple green glass, special for 2009

Each tumbler gradually narrows from its wide mouth to the glass's bottom; characteristic of Franck's designs, simple design remains contemporary and blends i ...