1980s Bordallo Pinheiro White Ceramic Cabbage Leaf Plates - Set of 2

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These are two pristine plates with a cabbage leaf design. There is no better example of the enduring appeal of … Read more These are two pristine plates with a cabbage leaf design. There is no better example of the enduring appeal of cabbagecore than Raphael Bordallo Pinheiro’s cabbage plates. Created in 1884 by Bordallo, an artist/caricaturist/designer in order to bring humor and whimsy to the dinner table. He took this humble vegetable (inspired by the agriculture of the Caldas da Rainha region, where he is from), and decided to reflect his Portuguese culture while bridging the gap between rural, country life and sophisticated urban dining. This cabbage leaf tableware was an immediate success in the late 19th century and gained international recognition when the likes of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Bunny Mellon, CZ Guest, and other grand hostesses equipped their homes with these delightful plates. Although the brand was later purchased by Grupo Visabeira in 2008 following a financial crisis, the preservation of Bordallo’s original legacy and the ancestral manufacturing techniques of the hand painted designs remain. So, go ahead and snag these iconic plates, put on your chicest caftan, pour some Gin Rickeys and have your bestie over for a fabulous Palm Beach themed dinner party…summer is just around the corner!

The “Bordallo Pinheiro Portugal” stamp is on each of the plates demonstrating their authenticity. See less