With its beautiful proportions and warm-toned glaze, this large oven dish fully belongs to the table aesthetic of the 1960s-1970s, when domestic ceramics gradually abandoned strict white dinnerware for freer forms and earth-inspired colors. Its rectangular silhouette is softened by a generously wavy edge, giving it almost the appearance of a large shallow dish. The glaze showcases a superb transition of tones, from the bright cream of the center to the honey-brown of the edges, while the exterior features a deep, glossy brown. The slight variations and flecks in the glaze fully contribute to the character of this ceramic piece. With a striking presence and dimensions of approximately 34 × 19 cm, it remains perfectly suited for its initial use while naturally finding its place today in a kitchen or on a table where vintage ceramics are often displayed. It can also be repurposed as a large presentation bowl, especially for fruit. Preserved in good general condition for a piece dating from the second half of the 20th century, it shows the discreet marks and irregularities typical of an old ceramic piece that has passed through several decades. A piece that is both decorative and functional, particularly appealing today with the return of browns, honey tones, and glazed materials in contemporary interiors.
Additional details:
- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: Céramique émaillée
- Colour: brun miel
- Colour: brun
- Period: 1960s-1970s