Mid-Century Americana Boho Chic Franciscan Desert Rose Dinnerware - 115 Piece Set

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Vintage Home is pleased to offer this near-complete set of 12 place settings of the iconic Desert Rose China pattern … Read more Vintage Home is pleased to offer this near-complete set of 12 place settings of the iconic Desert Rose China pattern from Franciscan. The set is from our personal collection and was curated over 20 years. The pattern was released in 1941 in California and was an instant hit but made even more popular when Jackie Kennedy ordered a complete set to use as the everyday china in the White House. The pattern was produced between 1941 and 1984 but is highly sought after still today as it is one of the largest selling casual dinnerware patterns ever produced in USA history. And once Mrs. Kennedy requested it for the White House, its popularity grew beyond the United States to include pieces manufactured in England/Portugal and China. But the California pieces are the most highly sought after versions for several reasons. First is because Jackie Kennedy’s set was from the California. Additionally, the USA pieces are more intricate and detailed. This includes a higher raised rose, leaves and stems on each piece. The higher raised versions also offer a more intricate flower. The stateside pieces also offer a more detailed scalloped rim. Pieces from England and Portugal have lower raised botanical details and a lesser scalloped edge. Finally the China versions are painted on flat surfaces with no scalloped edging. PLEASE NOTE: The 115 piece set does not include the 7 rose butter pats shown in the photos.

This set is almost entirely from California. There are only a few England/Portugal pieces in the collection and none from China. The pieces have various maker marks as we added to our set over two decades when we found items we wanted at estate sales. We have photographed several marks from four cereal/oatmeal bowls. One of those is from England and shows the lesser scalloped edge from the back. Both the edging and raised botanicals do not show as prominently from the front side of each piece, but can be clearly seen from the back as photographed. There are also a couple England/Portugal pieces in the Tumblers and Lowball China glass wear. To finish out the 12 place settings of each piece, you will need 4 Dinner Plates, which are easy to find, 2 lowball glasses and 2 cereal/oatmeal bowls, which are available, but usually from England/Portugal. PLEASE NOTE: The 115 piece set does NOT include the 7 rose butter pats shown in the photos. Additionally, we have many serving pieces offered in our shop you will want to browse. The 115 piece collection being offered in this listing has the following pieces:

10 Cereal Coupe Bowls - 5.85” x 5.85” x 1.75”
8 Dinner Plates - 10.65” x 10.65” x 0.85”
12 Fruit/Dessert Coup Bowls - 5.25” x 5.25” x 1.25”
12 Rimmed Soup Bowls - 8.35” x 8.35” x 1.5”
12 Crescent Plates - 8” x 5” x 1”
12 Salad Plates - 8” x 8” x 0.75”
12 Bread/Butter Plates - 6.25” x 6.25” x 0.75”
12 Luncheon Plates - 9.5” x 9.5” x 0.85”
10 China Lowball Glasses - 3” x 3” x 3.25”
13 China Tumbler Glasses - 3.25” x 3.25” x 5.25”
2 Tall Salt & Pepper - 2.75” x 2.75” x 6.25”

AMERICA 250 COLLECTION. It’s Red, White & Blue Season starting with May’s Memorial Day, Flag Day in June and through the 4th of July. This year America is celebrating our 250th birthday. We have curated a collection of Patriotic Americana Décor to help you entertain in style. We are featuring the collection on our front page mixed with iconic Americana pieces and pine furniture which is all the rage and trending now. We will be adding items, so check back often. Access our shop by clicking on ‘VINTAGE HOME’ to the right. If you purchase more than one item, we COMBINE SHIP whenever possible to reduce your shipping costs. Chairish works with UPS after delivery to refund your savings. Thank you for visiting. Stay as long as you like. See less