Dining Room Cabinets

One of the most popular items to hand down from generation to generation is porcelain dinnerware, also known as china. Porcelain is a ceramic material that is created by heating a specific combination of raw materials in a kiln. These pieces are then painted with beautiful designs and glazed, producing plates that look so elegant, we might resist eating off of them today! These pieces of porcelain were often referred to as "china" because, until the 17th century, China was the sole producer of porcelain. Europe began producing white porcelain in January 1708, but it took European and American manufacturers several years before they could produce pieces at the same standards as the items produced in the East.It was normal for individuals to pull out their fine china if they had guests coming over or for a special occasion, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a birthday. These beautiful pieces of serving ware and dining ware were always used with the utmost care because these sets were extremely expensive.

Dining Room Cabinets