Noritake
Summer Dreams (9090) by Noritake China Dinner Plate
Best choice for collectors seeking to complete vintage floral dinnerware sets.
Elevate your dining experience with the Summer Dreams (9090) dinner plate by Noritake China. This exquisite piece features a delicate purple and blue floral motif, adding a touch of timeless elegance to any table setting. Crafted from high-quality bone china, it measures 10 5/8 inches in diameter, offering a classic size for main courses. Though retired in 1987, this discontinued pattern remains a cherished collectible. Sold individually, it allows for flexible collection building or replacement.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
6237
/ 10879
#6237 in Plates
Price vs Category Average
-77%
Below average
Piece Type
Dinner Plate
/ Dinner Plate
Who it's for
- Hosts planning sophisticated formal dinner parties
- Buyers seeking long-lasting, high-quality porcelain dinnerware
- Collectors looking to complete or expand vintage sets
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers needing easily replaceable everyday plates
- Busy households needing microwave-safe, dishwasher-friendly convenience
- Families with young children or clumsy dinner guests
Performance breakdown
Material Quality
Premium bone china offers a refined, translucent finish and superior durability.
Design Timelessness
Floral motifs provide a classic aesthetic that transcends passing interior trends.
Collectibility Status
Discontinued status makes this a highly sought-after piece for vintage enthusiasts.
Versatility
Ideal for formal occasions but requires careful handling for daily use.
Sourcing Ease
Finding matching sets is challenging due to the 1987 retirement date.
Ergonomics
Standard 10 5/8-inch diameter provides ample surface area for main courses.
Key Specs
Piece Type
Dinner Plate
Material
Bone China
Diameter
270 mm
Diameter
10 5/8 inches
Pattern
Summer Dreams (9090)
Discontinued
1987
Shape
Round
Occasion
Formal
Features
- Elegant floral pattern for refined dining
- High-quality bone china construction
- Discontinued collectible china
- Delicate purple and blue floral design
- Classic 10 5/8" dinner plate size
- Sold individually for flexible purchasing
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Noritake Summer Dreams plate for its exquisite aesthetic and emotional value. Reviewers consistently highlight the pattern's delicate, timeless design, featuring soft florals and elegant gold trim that instantly elevates dining. The quality is deemed exceptional, reflecting Noritake's superior craftsmanship and durability. Plates integrate perfectly with existing collections, confirming manufacturing consistency. While the plate itself is highly valued for its beauty and perfect weight, the primary friction point is the high cost, often associated with acquiring discontinued replacement stock. Despite the price sensitivity, the consensus confirms this plate is a beautiful, high quality investment that fulfills its purpose, remaining a highly sought after piece of fine china.
Know before you buy
The Summer Dreams dinner plate measures 10 5/8 inches (270 mm) in diameter, which is the standard size for a formal main course plate.
This piece is crafted from high-quality bone china, known for its superior strength, translucency, and refined finish compared to standard porcelain.
Because these are vintage, pre-owned items, slight variations in wear or glaze tone can occur. We recommend inspecting the floral motif and rim condition of each piece to ensure they align with the specific batch you are curating.
While the Summer Dreams pattern is durable enough for formal dining, its status as a discontinued collectible suggests it is best reserved for special occasions to preserve the integrity of the floral design.
These plates are sold individually, which is ideal if you are looking to replace a broken piece from a vintage set or are slowly building your collection one plate at a time.
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