Digoin-Sarreguemines is one of the French manufacturers that best navigated the 20th century, maintaining a production of quality earthenware that was accessible and rooted in daily use. Its dinnerware sets, recognizable by their neat printed decorations and the solidity of their glazing, graced generations of French tables. This deep serving dish belongs to the Bastia pattern, one of the manufacturer's most endearing designs. Against a cream-white background, a blue-grey checkered border frames a scattering of burgundy roses and blue foliage, arranged with the lightness of a hand-tossed bouquet. The design is vivid, the colors bold without being garish. The stamp under the base, BASTIA / DIGOIN / SARREGUEMINES, dates the piece to the 1950s-1960s, a period when the factory was still producing in its Lorraine and Burgundy workshops with constant attention paid to the quality of the glazing. With its 27 cm diameter, this deep dish is the ideal size for table service. The visible scratches on the bottom indicate previous use, which is normal for a serving piece of this age. The glazing is intact, with no chips or cracks. The Bastia pattern is today sought after by lovers of antique French tableware. Its decoration, both understated and warm, fits equally well in a country kitchen or a contemporary interior that embraces a blend of styles. Circa .
Additional details:
- Brand: Digoin Sarreguemines
- Style: French Country
- Material: Faïence
- Colour: blanc crème
- Colour: bleu-gris
- Colour: bordeaux
- Period: