Bavarian Porcelain Dinnerware Set By Carl Schumann Factory 54 Pieces
This wonderful dinnerware set, produced by the Carl Schumann Porcelain Factory in Arzberg, is a quintessential example of mid-20th-century Bavarian porcelain craftsmanship. [Crafted from high-quality, translucent white porcelain, frequently referred to in the industry as "White Gold" for its purity and delicate resonance.
The set features the iconic "Echt Cobalt" (True Cobalt) underglaze technique.
The central motif is the "Dresden Flowers" or "Blue Rose" pattern.
It consists of finely detailed, hand-painted floral bouquets, often featuring a central rose surrounded by smaller wildflowers and foliage.
The pieces exhibit Rococo Revival influences, seen in the scalloped edges and the subtle basketweave (ozier) relief or "Rose Relief" embossing along the rims.
Many items are finished with a delicate gold gilt trim or "Dresden edge," adding a layer of formal elegance and highlighting the rhythmic, scalloped borders.
Established in 1881 in Arzberg, Bavaria, the Schumann factory became renowned for its sophisticated "Dresdner Art".
This specific style remains highly collectible due to its fusion of traditional 18th-century European floral aesthetics with the refined production standards of 20th-century German manufacturing.
This set, never before on the market, comes from an important european private collection
This, important porcelain service consists of a total of 54 pieces, as follows:
42 Round dinner plates (flat and deep)
Dimensions
13 plates diameter cm 25.5
6 plates diameter cm 21.5
11 plates diameter cm 20
12 plates diameter cm 17
The focal point is a central bouquet featuring blue flowers (often referred to in catalogs as the "Blue Flower" or "Dresden Blue...
Category
German Rococo Revival Vintage 1940s Porcelain