Desert Rose is not just a pattern — it is the most beloved American dinnerware ever made. Introduced by Franciscan Ceramics in 1941, hand-embossed and hand-painted in California, it became the best-selling American dinnerware pattern in history.
Era: Vintage, 1960s (introduced 1941, California production discontinued 1983)
Quantity: 6 pieces per setting (dinner plate, salad plate, bread & butter plate, cereal bowl, cup, saucer); 2 settings available
Condition: Very good vintage — no chips or crazing found, minor surface wear consistent with age and use; hand wash only. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
These pieces are from the 1960s Gladding McBean era — original California production, the ones collectors seek. Off-white / warm beige in tone, not bright white. We also carry matching serving pieces, a service for 5, rimmed soup bowls, creamer and sugar, and salt and pepper in this pattern.
A wonderful gift for someone building out a Desert Rose collection one piece at a time, or a thoughtful addition to an existing set.
