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Fitz and Floyd Desert Plates by , 1981 Set of Ten "Oiseau de Paradis"

$600per set
£459.11per set
€525.46per set
CA$847.36per set
A$920.93per set
CHF 493.54per set
MX$11,181.76per set
NOK 6,196.04per set
SEK 5,745.89per set
DKK 3,924.53per set

About the Item

A rare set of ten pieces of "Oiseau de Paradis" desert or salad plates by the legendary team of Fitz and Floyd done in 1981. The motif is a beautiful bird of paradise in an Art Deco meets chinoiserie design. From a gorgeous Palm Springs Estate. The plates have very light use. BIO: Fitz and Floyd. Fitz and Floyd is a renowned American company, founded in Dallas, Texas, in 1960 by Pat Fitzpatrick and Bob Floyd, known for designing and selling highly stylized, hand-painted ceramic tableware, giftware, and collectibles, including pieces for royalty and presidents, evolving from an importer to a leader in decorative ceramics with designs originating from Pennsylvania studios but produced globally, now part of Lifetime Brands. Key Facts Founders: Pat Fitzpatrick & Bob Floyd. Founded: 1960 in Dallas, Texas. Specialty: Hand-painted ceramic home décor, dinnerware, accessories, and collectibles, known for vibrant colors and intricate details. Notable Achievements: Designed dinnerware for The White House and Queen Elizabeth II, serving both elite and everyday consumers. Design & Production: Designs originate in Newtown, PA, with manufacturing often done overseas (China, Japan). Acquisition: Acquired by Lifetime Brands, Inc.. Collector's Appeal: Popular for limited-edition, retired pieces that increase in rarity and value.
  • Creator:
    Fitz and Floyd (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Other
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1981
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palm Springs, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11302521stDibs: LU1767220946092

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