Digoin-Sarreguemines is one of the French manufacturers that best navigated the 20th century, maintaining a production of quality earthenware that was both accessible and deeply rooted in everyday life. Its dinnerware sets, recognizable by their meticulously printed patterns and the durability of their glazing, graced generations of French tables. This deep serving dish belongs to the Bastia pattern, one of the manufacturer's most charming designs. Against a cream-white background, a blue-grey grid border frames a scattering of burgundy roses and blue foliage, arranged with the lightness of a hand-tossed bouquet. The design is vibrant, with colors that are bold yet not garish. The backstamp, BASTIA / DIGOIN / SARREGUEMINES, dates the piece to the 1950s-1960s, a period when the manufacturer was still producing in its Lorraine and Burgundy workshops, consistently upholding the quality of its glazing. With a diameter of 27 cm, this deep dish is the ideal size for serving at the table. Visible scratches on the base indicate prior use, which is normal for a serving piece of this age. The glazing is intact, with no chips or cracks. The Bastia pattern is highly sought after today by collectors of vintage French dinnerware. Its design, both understated and warm, integrates perfectly into a country kitchen or a contemporary interior that embraces an eclectic style. Circa .
Additional details:
- Brand: Digoin Sarreguemines
- Material: faïence
- Colour: blanc crème
- Colour: bleu-gris
- Colour: bordeaux
- Period: