Bread & Butter Plate: Franciscan Desert Rose, Hand-Painted Earthenware, USA, Vintage 1960s

Desert Rose needs no introduction — introduced by Franciscan Ceramics (Gladding McBean & Co.) in 1941, it became the most beloved American dinnerware pattern ever made, and it is not hard to understand why. The hand-painted pink roses in raised relief, the warm off-white earthenware ground, the slightly organic feel of every piece — it is a pattern that makes any table feel like home.

• Maker: Franciscan (Gladding McBean & Co.)
• Pattern: Desert Rose
• Materials: Earthenware, hand-painted
• Dimensions: 6.25" diameter
• Origin: USA
• Era: Vintage, 1960s (decorator mark)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No issues noted. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This plate carries the decorator mark only, placing it in the 1960s Gladding McBean production era. We carry complete place settings, serving pieces, the creamer & sugar set, and the salt & pepper set in Desert Rose — browse the shop for the full collection.

A beautiful replacement piece and a joy for any Desert Rose collector.

Browse our shop for more Franciscan Desert Rose pieces to round out your collection.