Antique French Ironstone 'Café au Lait' Bowl
Antique French Ironstone 'Café au Lait' Bowl
France
~1900
Neoclassical
Antique
An antique French ironstone café au lait bowl found in Chambord, likely originating from France circa 1900. This exceptionally romantic piece features a classic faceted, panelled silhouette resting on an elegant pedestal foot. The exterior is beautifully adorned with a detailed, transferware pattern of delicate rose garlands, festive ribbons, and soft turquoise and yellow cartouches under a time-mellowed glaze with fine age crazing. Originally used for enjoying a morning café au lait, this bowl carries a beautiful, nostalgic patina that captures the quiet warmth of early 20th-century French cafés.
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ABOUT THIS PIECE
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Size (cm): 15.8 x 15.8 x 8.6 cm
Size (in): 6.2 x 6.2 x 3.4 in
Weight (g): 349.0 g
Weight (oz): 12.3 oz
Material(s): Ironstone
IN YOUR HOME
IN YOUR HOME
At Maison Amaranth, we love this bowl propped on an open kitchen shelf or nestled into a stack of antique ironstone, where its romantic, faded elegance adds an instant layer of French brocante soul. It is equally charming sitting on a morning table to corral fresh berries.
A NOTE ON CHARACTER
A NOTE ON CHARACTER
Each piece shows the gentle marks of time, adding to its character. Photos reflect the condition; variations may occur. Please note that the body of the bowl exhibits a noticeable network of prominent structural cracks—likely due to decades of frequent use—making it best suited for purely decorative display. All sales are final. Every curve and imperfection tells a story — a testament to the Maison Amaranth ethos of bringing objects with soul into your home.