"Franciscan" Desert Rose China

Updated August 7, 2026

Extensive Franciscan Desert Rose china collection featuring a wonderful assortment of dinnerware, serving pieces, and matching stemware in one of the most iconic and collectible American dinnerware patterns ever produced. This collection includes pieces bearing mixed Franciscan backstamps and logos, representing multiple production periods throughout the pattern's long manufacturing history, making it ideal for collectors seeking authentic replacement pieces or those looking to start a substantial set. Introduced in 1941 and designed by Mary K. Grant, the Desert Rose pattern quickly became Franciscan's signature design. Known for its sculpted pink roses, rich green leaves, and hand-painted appearance, Desert Rose has remained one of the longest continuously produced dinnerware patterns in American history and continues to be highly sought after by collectors worldwide. This collection includes 10 dinner plates, 10 dessert plates, 10 medium bowls, 10 small bowls, 2 large salad serving bowls, 2 dinner plates measuring 11 inches, 6 cups, 5 saucers, a sugar bowl, creamer, butter dish, small oval platter, and 8 matching stemmed glasses. The small oval platter has a small chip, a couple dinner plates have stains, while the remaining pieces are in good overall vintage condition with normal, light wear consistent with age and use. Some crazing may be present. Please review all photographs carefully for condition details. Whether used for everyday dining, elegant holiday entertaining, or displayed in a china cabinet, this impressive Desert Rose collection offers timeless style and enduring quality. A wonderful opportunity for collectors of Franciscan Desert Rose, Franciscan Ware, vintage American pottery, California pottery, replacement china, floral dinnerware, vintage tableware, mid-century dinnerware, farmhouse décor, cottage style, traditional china, collectible serving pieces, and vintage kitchenware. This large matching collection is ready to be enjoyed for generations to come. Bring packing materials and help to remove from home See photos for details

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