Astier de Villatte 19th Century Sprig Plate

Bring timeless character to your serveware collection with our charming Astier de Villatte 19th Century Sprig Plate. This pretty piece was made in collaboration by two of our favorite makers — the legendary ceramicist Astier de Villatte and celebrated designer John Derian — and takes its inspiration from classic Dutch delftware. A type of tin-glazed pottery made in the Netherlands since the 19th century, delftware’s iconic blue-and-white palette and elegant designs were in turn derived from traditional Chinese pottery. Talk about art inspiring art! Handcrafted in Astier’s Paris workshop using locally-sourced black terracotta clay, this dessert plate was dipped in the brand’s signature milky white glaze and then hand-painted with delicate blue-and-green floral sprigs from Derian’s expansive collection of antique images, creating a dead ringer for authentic delftware. Stunning all on its own as a catchall or wall hanging, we also love our Sprig Plate mixed in with other dishes from our A