Fable’s stoneware dinner plates were mentioned by three people ... “the gentle bone color is much more elegant than a ripping, bright white.” He calls them clean and utilitarian.

If you like a handmade look and have the patience to wait for a restock: CB2’s Pebble Melamine dinner plates (available in black or white) would have been a pick were it not for their limited stock.

Either way, you need some decent dinner plates. Whether you've just moved house, are clumsy in the kitchen (relatable) or just fancy giving your stash a refresh, here are our pick of the best ...