French Dinner Plates

Set of Eight Limoges Porcelain Pumpkin Luncheon Plates. Hand painted French porcelain plates with pumpkins, mushrooms, acorns and gourds with scallo...

Majolica chestnut leaves plate Salins, circa 1880, on a pink background.

A beautiful set of five antique French majolica plates, featuring an elegant relief design of vine leaves, grape clusters, and branches. Their rich palette of greens, browns, and cre...

19th Century Rare French Majolica Reticulated Flowers Platter. 10.3 by 8.7 inches.  

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

Few 19th-century French faience services embody the elegance, artistic refinement and poetic spirit of the Japonisme movement as beautifully as Jules Vieillard Bordeaux’s celebrated “Nella” pattern. More than a dinner service, this remarkable ensemble is a hand-painted work of art, where every piece celebrates nature through an extraordinary variety of exotic birds, flowering branches, butterflies and delicate insects. No two plates are exactly alike, making each place setting a unique composition while preserving the perfect harmony of the whole. Founded in Bordeaux in 1845, the Jules Vieillard manufactory became one of France’s most prestigious ceramic producers. By the 1870s it employed nearly 1,300 craftsmen, ranking among the country’s leading faience manufacturers. Its artistic creations were celebrated at the great international exhibitions of the nineteenth century, including the Gold Medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1878, a distinction that firmly established the international reputation of the Bordeaux factory. Created during this golden period, the “Nella” pattern is now regarded as one of the manufactory’s finest and rarest achievements. Inspired by the discovery of Japanese art in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century, it perfectly reflects the new decorative language that transformed European ceramics. Every piece was individually moulded in fine faience, fired, then meticulously hand-painted by master decorators using coloured enamels before receiving its final transparent glaze and being fired once again. This demanding process ensured exceptional brilliance while allowing each painter complete artistic freedom. Rather than reproducing a single repetitive design, every plate was intentionally decorated with its own individual composition. Kingfishers, parrots and other exotic birds rest upon blossoming branches of prunus, peonies, irises and wild roses. Butterflies, dragonflies and tiny ladybirds animate the white ground with remarkable delicacy, creating the impression of a living garden. The asymmetrical compositions, generous areas of untouched white and graceful movement throughout the decoration perfectly express the refined aesthetic of French Japonisme. Complete “Nella” services have become extraordinarily scarce. Intended for everyday use within distinguished households, most examples were gradually dispersed or damaged over nearly one hundred and fifty years. Today, large coherent ensembles with their original serving pieces seldom appear on the international market. According to family history, this exceptional service remained for generations in an elegant maison de maître on the French Riviera before entering the antiques market. Unlike most surviving examples, which are composed predominantly of plates, this magnificent ensemble retains an unusually rich selection of original serving pieces together with its complete coffee service, making it equally desirable for collectors, designers and prestigious private residences. Composition — 83 Pieces * 27 Dinner Plates – Ø 25 cm (9.84 in) * 14 Soup Plates – Ø 25.5 cm (10.04 in) * 16 Dessert Plates – Ø 22.5 cm (8.86 in) * 1 Covered Soup Tureen * 2 Covered Vegetable Tureens * 1 Covered Serving Dish * 2 Large Oval Serving Platters * 1 Large Fish Platter * 1 Shell-Shaped Compotier * 2 Covered Sauce Boats with Attached Stands * 1 Covered Mustard Pot * 1 Coffee Pot * 1 Covered Sugar Bowl * 1 Milk Jug * 10 Coffee Cups * 11 Coffee Saucers Every piece bears the JVB factory mark beneath, while the principal serving pieces are additionally marked “Nella”, confirming the authenticity of this prestigious model. The overall condition is exceptional considering its age of approximately 150 years. The enamels retain remarkable freshness and brilliance, while the glaze remains beautifully preserved. Minor imperfections are limited to a few discreet hairlines, one deep serving dish displaying slight age-related darkening, one coffee saucer with noticeable staining and the expected traces of careful domestic use accumulated over generations. These small imperfections are entirely consistent with the age of the service and do not detract from its extraordinary visual impact. More than simply an antique dinner service...

Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.

French Majolica pink daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.

French Majolica strawberries plate circa 1880 Luneville.

French Majolica strawberries plate Orchies, circa 1890.

Majolica Art Nouveau asparagus plate unsigned Keller et Guerin Saint Clement Every important French manufactures produced at the end of the 19th century asparagus and artichoke sets...

An elegant and refined vintage French porcelain dinner service comprising approximately 45 pieces, beautifully decorated with delicate hand-painted pink rose motifs and enriched with...

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

French Green Majolica Leaves Plate Salins, circa 1890.

French Majolica plate Onnaing Circa 1890. flowers and blackberries.

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

Set of Six French Gilt Porcelain Fish Plates. Set of individually hand painted and variously coloured fish plates with scalloped and gilt-edged rims with seaweed, algae and coral bo...

French green Majolica leaves plate signed Montereau, circa 1890.

French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light pink background (East of France), circa 1890.

French Majolica asparagus & artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.  

Decorative ceramic plate made in France, decorated with a design inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The central motif depicts two stylized figures in motion, drawn in black and enhanced with graphic touches of green, red, and blue, characteristic of the artist's pictorial vocabulary. An emblematic piece embodying the dialogue between modern art and 20th-century decorative arts, produced in the tradition of French artistic ceramics. Main Features : Decorative ceramic plate France, 20th century Design inspired by Pablo Picasso Stylized figures and expressive graphic composition Polychrome palette: black, blue, green, and red Marked on the reverse (France) Excellent collector's item or wall decoration A fusion of modern art and decorative ceramics Keywords : Picasso plate, Picasso ceramics France, modern decorative plate, French modern art, decorative cubism, 20th-century artistic ceramics, collectible plate, French art and design, modern wall decoration, Vallauris Picasso...

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pl...

A gorgeous antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1870. Maker's mark and model number on reverse (this is an older model). It displays beautifully with vibrant col...

This piece originates from the collection of the Palais de Soye, a neoclassical residence built in 1809 by Baron de Soye, General of the First French Empire. The Palais de Soye, fami...

This rare French mid-century ceramic snail set by Marius Giuge, produced in Vallauris during the 1960s, is a charming and highly collectible example of postwar French tableware. The ...

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.

A gorgeous antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1870. Maker's mark and model number on reverse (this is an older model). It displays beautifully with vibrant col...

French Rustic Flowers Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1930. Model Agreste. Flowers poppy , cornflowers , daisies.... Country syle.

French Majolica strawberries plate Orchies, circa 1890.

French Faience Floral Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950.

A child’s assiette parlante, a talking plate, illustrated by Benjamin Rabier for Sarreguemines, France – circa 1900. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children’s author, pla...

A rare and elegant 13-piece earthenware oyster service, produced by the Sarreguemines factory in France. The set includes a large central oyster platter and twelve individual plates...

French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.

French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, circa 1880.

French Green Majolica Leaves Plate Clairefontaine , Circa 1890.

French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.

French Majolica white daisy plate Orchies, circa 1890.

Mid-Century Ceramic Red Oyster Plate Vallauris circa 1950. 9 colors available. pink,navy blue,yellow,orange,green,purple,black,aqua,red.

French green Majolica leaves plate signed Montereau, circa 1890.

French Faience oyster signed plate Saint Clement, circa 1890. Rustic, Country style.

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950. woman from Brittany with a spinning wheel. 10.5 inches diameter.

This elegant French dinner service was crafted by A. Lanternier & Cie in Limoges, renowned for producing some of the finest porcelain of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. T...

French Set of six green majolica grapes plates, circa 1880.  

Majolica asparagus plate signed Luneville Keller & Guerin, circa 1890.

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...

Porcelain Oyster Botanical Plate Limoges, circa 1900.

This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece...

This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand-painted burgundy rim with gilded accents, along with a monogram “B” crowned with a comital coronet—a mark of aristocratic prestige. The crown, characterized by nine pearls...

Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.  

French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, circa 1880.

This striking set comprises twelve majolica oyster plates and one large matching serving platter, beautifully crafted in the style of Longchamp, France. Each plate features a vivid g...

French Majolica Parrots & Bamboo Plate Salins, circa 1890.    

Unique set of 11 hand decorated porcelain ceramic dinner plates featuring various fish using exuberant brushstrokes. Each plate signed on back with the name of fish depicted. Sold as...

French Majolica Daisy plate Marcel Guillot Vallauris, circa 1950. 8.2 inches diameter.

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

Majolica plate with two parakeets on a very rare pink background with oranges of Salins, circa 1890.  

A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950. Colorful yellow border and blue lines. Measure: 9.5 diameter.

French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.