Saucer, Franciscan, Desert Rose, Hand-Painted, Vintage USA 1964

A pink rose in full bloom, hand-embossed and hand-painted on warm off-white earthenware — Desert Rose is the most beloved American dinnerware pattern ever made, and even a single saucer carries that legacy.

• Maker: Franciscan Ceramics (Gladding, McBean & Co. / Interpace)
• Pattern: Desert Rose (discontinued)
• Materials: Earthenware; hand-painted and hand-embossed
• Origin: California, USA
• Era: Vintage, 1964 (backstamped)
• Quantity: 1 (saucer only, no cup)
• Size: 5.75" diameter
• Condition: Excellent — pristine, no issues noted. Hand wash only; not dishwasher safe. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This piece is original Gladding McBean production, backstamped 1964. Hand-painted and hand-embossed, no two pieces are identical. The off-white earthenware body is warm and true to the original — not the bright white of later reproductions. We carry complete place settings, serving pieces, and the creamer and sugar set in this pattern.

A perfect replacement, a spring and summer table detail, or a small gift for a Desert Rose devotee.

Introduced by Franciscan Ceramics (Gladding, McBean & Co.) in 1941, Desert Rose remained in continuous production for decades, becoming the best-selling china pattern in American history — a hand-embossed pink rose motif that found its way onto tables across generations of American households.

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