Vallauris Mid-Century French Plates - Set of 6

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Rare Set of Mid-Century Modern Vallauris Plates., 7 3/8" diameter. The lead-glazed earthenware plates, influenced by the colors of the … Read more Rare Set of Mid-Century Modern Vallauris Plates., 7 3/8" diameter. The lead-glazed earthenware plates, influenced by the colors of the Mediterranean, are in rich tones of orange and turquoise on a brown background.

Vallauris is a pottery region in south-eastern France, near Cannes. The area grew as a pottery centre in the late 19th century, and many companies have flourished there since then, notably those of Massier and Foucard-Jourdan. See less