Whats truly great about the Fiesta dinnerware set, though, is how sturdy and durable the pieces are. Despite being rough-handled and accidentally dropped and slammed against the counter a few times, nothing has chipped, cracked, or discolored yet (just a few faint scratches on the darker, cobalt plates and bowls).

Is Fiesta dinnerware breakable?

Sturdy Dinner Set Most dinnerware eventually succumbs to chips, cracks, and dents. This Fiesta collection, on the other hand, is designed for everyday use. Sealed with a durable glaze, the set is safe for the dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer.

What is so great about Fiestaware?

Fiestaware is known for its bright colors and solid design, plus it was in every kitchen of the 40s and 50s. Its now “the most collected brand of china in the United States.” (There are people absolutely obsessed with it!)

Is Fiestaware worth it?

If youre willing to part with some of your Fiestaware, an authentic, vintage Fiestaware piece may be worth some cash. Individual plates arent too pricey, but serving dishes and especially rare colors (like Red and Medium Green) bring in the big bucks. With Fiestaware, you can bring home the bacon and serve it too.

Can you remove scratches from Fiestaware?

If you have small scratches, you can try water, dish soap and a little baking soda. If you meet a little resistance, I recommend Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend. Both cleansers are safe/meant for cookware – so feel free to scrub away.

Is it safe to eat off Fiestaware?

Recommendations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are that you should not eat off of the vintage red Fiestaware dishes (or Vaseline glass either since it also contains uranium). Only you can decide if youd like to take the risk.

Is any Fiestaware made in China?

Fiesta china – the forever-popular, brightly-colored dishes that feature art-deco-inspired concentric rings – and the company that makes it, The Homer Laughlin China Company (HLC) of Newell, West Virginia, have the advantage of a truly iconic brand. Most dinnerware is made in China, Mexico, and India today.

Does original Fiestaware have lead?

Yes. Fiesta® Dinnerware is lead free. Since 1992 when a major manufacturing process change took place at Fiesta Tableware Company, all of the dinnerware produced for the retail and food service markets has been lead-free. Fiesta® Dinnerware has been lead-free since 1986.

How can you tell if Fiestaware is safe?

The only sure way to know if your Fiesta dinnerware is radioactive is to test it with a Geiger counter. Assuming you dont have a Geiger counter, you can tell which Fiestaware is radioactive based on the year it was made. Fiestaware made between 1936 and 1972 may be radioactive.

How can you tell if Fiestaware is real?

Stare carefully at the F in the Fiesta stamp. If the F is lowercase and connected to all the other letters in the word, the piece is most likely vintage. If there is a loop in the F, it most likely was made after 1986. If the F is uppercase and angular, its a piece of current Fiestaware.

What is vintage Fiestaware worth?

Fiestaware is a dish style that was popular in the 4os and 50s. The individual plates and bowls can be bought or sold for roughly $40-50 each but a cake plate can go for up to $1600. The vintage items will have an inkstamp on the bottom that says GENUINE fiesta, with Fiesta all lowercase.