Today I'm exploring vintage Melmac melamine dishes. I'm thinking of picking up a set for my springtime luncheons I throw here at my house in rainy Seattle. I'm aware that these melamine resin dishes aren't microwave safe, and they can tend to scratch easily. However, I can hardly resist their vintage retro charms!
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Green isn't my particular favorite color, but nevertheless I'm considering this set of Green Laguna Melmac dinnerware. For $28 you get several cups and saucers, dessert plates, dinner plates, bowls, and even a serving tray! My egg salad sandwiches would look nice on these, contrasting the yellow and white of the sandwiches with the green of the plates.
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This pink and white flowery Melmac dinnerware set couldn't be more perfect for a spring lunch! It was made by Texas Ware.
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These Melmac cups are a cheery yellow for Spring. They'd look lovely with cucumber sandwiches served upon them.
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I'm quite partial to pink, so this pink Boonton luncheon set tempts me quite sorely.
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Here's another lovely spring pastel melmac dishes set: Sky Blues.
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It's so rainy here, we don't ever really picnic in the spring. So what excuse can I manufacture in order to treat myself to this Vacron pink and white serving set? The pitcher is especially adorable! Imagine serving pink lemonade from this!
You can see how I have my work cut out for me, browsing Melmac on Etsy and trying to decide on a dinnerware set for my spring table! These are all so affordable, I'd pick up more than one color if I had the storage space for them!
RELATED LINKS:
History of Melmac Dinnerware and Its Care
Melmac Central: History of Plastic Fantastic and Melamine Galore