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Who is Dodie Thayer?

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Who is Dodie Thayer?
Dodie Thayer was a self-taught artist and potter. The Florida ceramicist is best known for her line of lettuce ware, which is handcrafted dinnerware, serverware and decorative objects that look like the leaves of lettuce and cabbage. Collectors and enthusiasts of Thayer’s work included Frank Sinatra, the Duchess of Windsor, Jacqueline Kennedy and others. Find a variety of vintage dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Palm Beach Chic: Dodie Thayer "Lettuce Ware" Leaf Platter
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Downingtown, PA
Palm Beach Chic: Dodie Thayer "Lettuce Ware" Leaf Platter Mid-20th Century A quintessential piece
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery

Palm Beach Chic: Dodie Thayer "Lettuce Ware" Leaf Dish
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Downingtown, PA
Palm Beach Chic: Dodie Thayer "Lettuce Ware" Leaf Dish Mid-20th Century A quintessential piece of
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery

Large Yellow Ceramic Portuguese Lettuceware Serving Bowl After Dodie Thayer
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
cabbageware was first made popular by Dodie Thayer, who pioneered this timeless line which has become an
Category

Mid-20th Century Portuguese Hollywood Regency Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Green Ceramic Lettuce Cabbageware Serving Tureen After Dodie Thayer
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A muted green cabbage motif tureen with lid and serving saucer. This iconic pattern will be a great accent for your next dinner party. Slightly larger than a soup bowl, this piece wi...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Green Ceramic Lettuce Cabbageware Serving Tureen after Dodie Thayer, 1978
By Dodie Thayer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bright green cabbage motif tureen with lid and underplate. Cabbageware became popular in the 1970s and has become highly collectible for Palm Beach enthusiasts. This iconic piece w...
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Green Ceramic Lettuce Cabbageware Serving Tureen after Dodie Thayer
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A bright green cabbage motif tureen with lid and serving saucer. This iconic pattern will be a great accent for your next dinner party. Slightly larger than a soup bowl, this piece w...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

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