Set of 11 Antique French Ironstone Plates

Unearthed from a forgotten cupboard in a sun-washed village of southern France, these eleven ironstone plates carry the quiet feel of rural French dining. Not the ostentatious porcelain of aristocratic tables, but the honest earthenware that witnessed countless family gatherings in the shadow of olive trees and lavender fields.

Their creamy white surfaces—now mellowed to the exact shade that modern reproductions strive hopelessly to mimic—bear the authentic marks of lives well-served. The fine crazing traces a delicate web across each plate, while subtle staining speaks to meals shared and memories made beneath timber-beamed ceilings. These aren't manufacturing flaws but rather the honest patina of use—the visual texture that only decades of gentle handling can create.

Though once everyday vessels for a French family's daily meals, they now offer an opportunity to elevate modern dining with authentic heritage. Their neutral palette provides the perfect canvas for today's everyday meals.

9.75" diameter 

**Due to the unique antique and vintage nature of our pieces, all sales are final and sold as is. Our items are one-of-a-kind and can have wear consistent with age, including nicks, cracks, separation, doors and drawers that stick or don't close completely and patina which only adds to the character. Please be sure to ask any questions related to condition prior to purchase.**