Vintage MCM Melmac \"Catalina\" melamine dishes - 28 pieces total For Sale

Harmony House “Catalina” Melmac dishes from the 1950s. Melmac dinnerware was very popular from the 1940s through the 1960s and was known for being break-resistant.

There are 28 pieces total in this set: 6 dinner plates, 3 small plates, 2 oval serving bowls, 4 large bowls, 2 small bowls, 5 saucers and 6 cups. These pieces are in good vintage condition withminor surface scratches andwear marks from normal use/age. The colors of the pieces in this set are: Red, Green, Gold and Brown.

A little history... Melmac was a brand of dinnerware made from melamine resin, a chemical compound that was known for being break-resistant. American Cyanamid was the manufacturer and the dinnerware was molded from their melamine compound. Harmony House (sold through Sears) used this material for their popular mid-century \"Catalina\" line.

Safety Note: While vintage Melmac dishes are durable and lightweight, current health guidelines recommend avoiding high heat (such as microwaves, ovens, or harsh commercial dishwashers) because heat can cause the plastic to degrade or leach chemicals.