I have found that the Villeroy & Boch Basket pattern to be durable and beautiful. One key factor in desirability in dinnerware is how it looks with food on the plate. Any pattern could look good in and of itself, but seeing it on the table is the end all be all. I have to admit that Basket, by Villeroy & Boch, is not only a durable pattern but an attractive one as well.