French Majolica Salad or Dessert Plates, Sunflower Pattern

Could be American or Italian hand-painted flowers that also hold a candle. Makes for a nice indoor or outdoor centerpiece.

Oldish French casserole dish, with a chocolate glaze, that seems to have been well loved and used often. There is a number 6 stamped in the bottom, as...

Dieulefit means "God made it," but in this small, Provencal town, there is little evidence of a single deity at work. Rather, there are many inspired artisans at their wheels, creating pottery and ceramic accessories ranging from traditional country stoneware for everyday cooking and dining to striking contemporary ceramics for the serious collector. Situated in the northern reach of Provence, a region little explored by Americans, Dieulefit is as accessible and appealing as the Luberon, the area in southern Provence. Dieulefit and the surrounding countryside offer up a feast for the senses. An area diverse in natural colors, textures and scents, this lush land is a haven for the creative spirit. The tradition of pottery making in the region is as rich as the precious clay that supplied commercial potters in the late 1800s. Today, however, most of the local artisans get their raw materials from producers throughout France. The utilitarian nature of the original rural wares finds a distinct counterpoint in the more decorative items that are currently available in the area's many ateliers, galleries and commercial stores. One of the more prominent names in the region is that of the Mourre family, headed by Roger and Yvette Mourre, first generation potters who have been producing classic earthenware for nearly 48 years. Viewing the pottery-making process is more like peering over the artisan's shoulder than witnessing a formal demonstration. The reserved yet cordial Roger Mourre...

Antique French Papier-Mâché comb set complete with its original natural hair brush. Probably made in the late Victorian period, but quite even today if you ha...

Take your pick, carboy, demijohn or jimmyjohn, they all refer to the same glass vessel. Carboy's originate from the Persian word; qarabah, while demijohn comes courtesy of the French...

Handmade Country French style glazed bookcase or display cabinet. This great looking piece was crafted right here in our Old Plank workshop. As these are custom pieces, you can selec...

Set of 6 soup bowls, 5 salad or bread plates, 10 saucer plates and 2 cups, made in England by Mason's and part of the Mandarin collection. The pieces have beautiful hand-painted des...

Set of 12 Tiffany French Limoges Dessert or Salad Plates, France, circa 1970s. Very graphic design! As seen in the first photo, there are 5 each of the ...

A Mid-Century Modern set of six French Faience oyster plates, circa 1950-1960, signed Gien in glazed barbotine ceramic with textured earth tones of moss green, this set is very speci...

This set of 12 hand painted plates are unusual in that they depict scenes of freshwater related locations in America. Most scenic plates focus on Europea...

A set of eight (8) Chamberlin's Worcester boldly-colored porcelain dessert or salad plates in the Japan Imari pattern #982. England, 1820. Signed with hand applied mark. A rare and...

19th French Majolica sunflower plate Delphin Massier Vallauris.