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Who is Dodie Thayer?
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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
$187 Sale Price
25% Off
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
$150 Sale Price
25% Off
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
$187 Sale Price
25% Off
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
$187 Sale Price
25% Off


