This large ivory earthenware deep serving dish charms with the simplicity and directness of its design. A single flower, with six deep burgundy petals on a soft green heart, is borne by a slender stem accompanied by two elongated leaves. A fine burgundy line highlights the rim. Nothing superfluous. This type of decor, with a unique floral motif freely placed on the white surface, is characteristic of French productions from the 1950s-1960s. Manufacturers in Northern and Eastern France at the time offered affordable dinnerware sets with painted or stencil-printed designs, where color and form alone were enough to create an atmosphere. The unmarked base does not allow the piece to be attributed to a specific manufacturer. The quality of the glazing and the refinement of the decor point to meticulously crafted French production. With its 30 cm diameter, this deep serving dish has a beautiful presence. Its uncluttered design fits equally well on an antique table or in a contemporary interior that embraces a mismatched aesthetic. Circa . Good condition. The glazing is intact, the decor preserved. A few discreet traces of use, consistent with the age of the piece.
Additional details:
- Brand: Manufacture française
- Style: Français
- Material: Faïence
- Colour: Ivoire
- Colour: Bordeaux
- Period: 1950-1960s