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Large covered porcelain vegetable dish with blue roses
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In the 1950s, large serving pieces still held an essential place on French tables. The covered vegetable dish accompanied formal meals, kept food warm, and fully contributed to the elegance of the service. This large porcelain model hails from an era where useful objects were also expected to adorn the table. Its generous silhouette stretches between two large handles and rests on a slightly raised oval base. The domed lid naturally extends the curves of the body before finishing with a large arched finial. The ensemble offers a balanced composition, ample yet not heavy, with that still very classic elegance characteristic of early 1950s tableware.
Delicate bouquets of roses, rendered in several shades of blue, stand out on the white porcelain. The flowers are accompanied by foliage in greyish tones that bring softness and depth to the decor. A few silver touches then catch the light on the handles, the lid finial, and the contours, giving the whole a refined appearance without ever overloading the composition. This combination of white, blue, and silver perfectly reflects the taste of the 1950s. Large floral decorations inherited from traditional sets remain present, but the palette lightens, compositions feel airier, and silver finishes bring that touch of modernity that accompanied the evolving interior design of the time.
Measuring approximately 36 cm from handle to handle, 21 cm for the body, and 20 cm in height with its lid, this vegetable dish boasts beautiful proportions. On a set table, it can naturally regain its primary function. On a buffet, a large console, or in a display cabinet, its silhouette and luminous blue rose decor are enough to make it a decorative piece in its own right. The reverse bears the 'MG Lorraine France' mark, confirming its French origin. The decor, shape, and finishes allow its creation to be dated around 1950. The set is complete and preserved in excellent condition. The porcelain has retained its luster and its decor its freshness, while the silver accents still elegantly follow the lines of this grand table piece. A beautiful testament to 1950s Lorraine porcelain, from a time when entertaining still meant bringing out the porcelain, truly setting the table, and giving serving dishes as much attention as to what they were about to contain.
Additional details:
- Brand: MG Lorraine
- Style: Classic
- Style: Floral
- Style: Traditional
- Colour: Argent
- Period: 1950s
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGrey, White, BlueMaterialPorcelain, Silver
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 1 sale