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: 5 pieces per setting (dinner plate, salad plate, bread & butter plate, 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 / Interpace era — original California production, the ones collectors seek. Off-white / warm beige in tone, not bright white — which is part of its character and charm. We also carry matching serving pieces, a service for 5, a six-piece setting with cereal bowl, rimmed soup bowls, creamer and sugar, and salt and pepper in this pattern.
For someone filling in a set, starting one, or simply wanting their daily table to be a little more beautiful.
