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Antique Decorative Plates
From handpainted faience pottery to rare French antique plates, our selection of characterful decorative plates celebrates the painterly lines of Nevers, the ornate decors of Rouen, and the fresh colours of Les Islettes and Saint Clement.
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Our collection of antique plates for sale includes an extensive collection of French antique plates and we specialise in 18th-century Nevers faience (tin-glazed earthenware). With characterful French country decors that depict rural life in 18th-century France, our stock showcases hand painted plates with fruits, birds, animals, follies, and landscapes. Loose brushstrokes, expert yet painterly lines, and a clever choice of original subjects made Nevers popular in the late 18th century, continuing today. These rare plates are an invaluable part of any collection of antique plates.
Alongside Nevers, we source French antique plates from Rouen, with ornate polychrome decors in the Rococo taste as well as Sinceny and La Rochelle, with elegant floral decors in rich colours. Combining exquisite craftsmanship with a sense of relaxed elegance and true authenticity, they are perfect to display as a group of decorative plates or on their own as a rare and distinctive piece.
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We source carefully chosen decorative plates, including 19th-century French country plates from Samadet, Auvillar, Bassin de l’Adour, and Nevers. With lively abstract patterns and loose florals, they showcase painterly brushstrokes and vibrant colours that often recalls folk art, making them a fantastic decorative accent on a shelf or a wall. These hand painted, vintage plates will add texture, colour as well as a distinctive sense of authenticity to any room.
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With their distinctive palette of pink and green, our inventory includes a curated selection of floral antique plates with Eastern France. Specialised in Les Islettes, Saint-Clément, and Lunéville, we are particularly fond of the lush brushstrokes of the generous peonies, carnations, and roses that adorn these decorative dinner plates. The basket of flowers and the rooster that is often perched on it are also typical of Eastern France faience and brilliantly used in French country decor. With a refreshing palette of pink and greens, they are perfect in rooms where these colours are used or as an attractive addition to a wall painted in neutrals.
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Our stock also includes a selection of vintage midcentury plates from Quimper or Rouen. Showcasing characterful florals in elegant colours, they are perfect to use as decorative plates on walls for mid-century interiors or rooms with a more calming feel.
