French Vintage Plates to Adorn Your Special Christmas Table ✨

Today, we've added two types of vintage plates to our webshop, crafted by historic French kilns, that bring the elegance and promise of good fortune suitable for the holiday season.

We introduce items that will elegantly and colorfully set the scene for your winter dining table, shared with loved ones under warm lights!

🥂 Saint-Amand Kiln 5001 Series Vintage Plate

The Splendor of Napoleon's Glory, Perfect as a Christmas Centerpiece

The "5001 Series" from the Saint-Amand kiln, produced around 1932, features colors and designs that evoke a winter court ball.

• For the Christmas Table:

  • Adorned with a laurel wreath pattern symbolizing victory and glory. This design evokes Christmas wreaths and Napoleon's crown, bringing a distinguished splendor to the table.

  • Vibrant orange and blue patterns add a sophisticated contrast and accent to Christmas tables, which often tend to be dominated by red and green.

• Suggested Uses:

  • For serving main dishes like turkey or roast beef.

  • Or as a specially decorated cake or dessert plate for Christmas. With this splendor, your dishes will stand out even more, creating a memorable dinner.

🌿 Badonviller Kiln Brunoy Series Antique Deep Plate

Mistletoe Motif for Good Luck? A Deep Plate Bringing Winter Warmth

The "Brunoy" series of antique deep plates by Badonviller kiln, a long-established company in Lorraine, Eastern France, features charming European winter motifs and rustic warmth.

• For the Christmas Table:

  • The green garland pattern on the rim evokes mistletoe, a motif associated with "good fortune," "longevity," and "warding off evil" in Christian cultures.

  • There's also a romantic legend that kissing under the mistletoe promises eternal love, which enhances the holiday season's mood.

  • Warm green tones, with varying shades, bring a natural and gentle tranquility to the table.

• Suggested Uses:

  • This deep plate is perfect for warming winter stews like potage or regular stews.

  • Decorated with many candles and berries on Christmas Eve, its simple design will stand out even more, making it suitable for antique-style decorations.

🎁 Add a Vintage Story for a Special Christmas

Both plates introduced are masterpieces that have been handed down through nearly 100 years of history.

This year, why not welcome vintage plates with their hidden stories and create an even more special and romantic Christmas dining table?

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