This large ivory earthenware deep dish captivates with the simplicity and directness of its design. A single flower, with six deep burgundy petals surrounding a soft green center, is supported by a slender stem accompanied by two graceful leaves. A burgundy line highlights the rim. Nothing superfluous. This type of design, with a unique floral motif freely placed on the white surface, is characteristic of French productions from the 1950s-1960s. Manufacturers from Northern and Eastern France offered accessible tableware with painted or stenciled designs, where color and form were enough to create an atmosphere. The unmarked base does not allow for attribution of the piece to a specific manufacturer. The quality of the glazing and the delicacy of the design point towards meticulous French craftsmanship. With its 30 cm diameter, this deep dish has an impressive presence. Its uncluttered design fits equally well on an antique table setting as in a contemporary interior that embraces a mix-and-match style. Circa . Good condition. The glazing is intact, the design preserved. Some discreet signs of use, consistent with the age of the piece.
Additional details:
- Brand: Manufacture française
- Material: Faïence
- Colour: ivoire
- Colour: bordeaux
- Colour: vert tendre
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