Melmac was a type of dinnerware that was first developed in the 1940′s, but very commonly used from the 1950′s to 1970′s. It is actually made out of melamine resin, which is a very durable, light weight material. They made dinnerware sets, serving dishes, cafeteria trays, all kinds of things. Typically there would be a pattern for the dinner plate and then all the mugs, saucer’s, bowls, and dessert plates would be a solid color that coordinated with the pattern. THAT is what I love about melmac….all the pretty colors and designs! It just so happens that my grandma kind of liked them too and has about 24 to 25 different patterns/sets of dishes for me to drool over.
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Wouldn’t all of those be lovely on a wall?
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You see that beautiful torquoise one? That set is mine now. I’ve had my eyes on it for a long while! I love all the different designs. Here are some of the fun melmac serving dishes…
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They always have a fun shape and many come divided. Perfect for chips and dip. Your decorating options are endless with all this color!
Do you have any favorite dishes? If so, share them with us!
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Alayna is a lifestyle photographer who also practices commercial and residential interior design. She loves utilizing vibrant color in both her designs and her photography. She also has a passion for travel, seeking out new experiences, places and cultures to capture with her camera and to influence her designs. Alayna married her high school sweetheart and loves to cook, finding joy in family favorites as well as her own creations. A bargain hunter by nature, she thinks that good design can come in all mediums, price points and styles and should be available to everyone.
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I have a MIB set I found on eBay a few years ago and I LOVE them! Lime green with an aqua peacock featherlike pattern. So versatile and lightweight! One word of caution – I wash mine in the dishwasher (because I’m lazy) and although they are dishwasher safe (usually) one of my plates have peeled a bit from using too high of a heat setting. Although this may have been from using it in the microwave – who knows