Petalware is very pretty, unassuming depression glass pattern from MacBeth Evans. You can find lovely ethereal looking Monax white, warm off-white Ivrene, transparent pink, crystal and Monax with decorations. These plates are Monax with the popular Florette design of red flowers and green leaves.
This next saucer is a bulls-eye design.
These plates are Cremax with with a very faint thin gold line near the rim. I’ve seen this off white, creamy color also called Ivrene, but I think Ivrene is a warmer tone, if it is a different color and not simply a different name for same color.
Here is pink, a light, transparent color.
I’m not sure how many of the decorated patterns MacBeth Evans manufactured vs. those that were aftermarket or even individuals who tried their hand at painting the lovely plain centers. (The rings are on the underside.) Some of the more common decorations are the Florette shown at the top, a second design with lively, exuberant flowers, a thin gold line, this formal-looking circlet of gold line and flowers (Replacements call this design Coronet), and interesting pink and blue band design.
MacBeth Evans made a few pieces in transparent blue, which I have not seen, and there are pieces that are solid colors, made by firing on all-over color on Monax.
You can find enough pieces for dinner or lunch in Monax, Cremax, pink and some of the popular decorations. Plates, bowls, cream soups, cups, saucers and basic serving pieces are reasonably easy to find.
I had many pieces over the years we sold glass and never had a problem with chipped Petalware. Some of the metal-trimmed pieces showed wear but I didn’t see lots of surface wear or utensil marks. Despite being thin and delicate-looking, this pattern seems to hold up quite well. It would be a good choice if you want a set of depression glass to use.