Elevate your dining room or kitchen island with this magnificent, grand scale 4-piece Italian Majolica soup tureen set. Exquisitely handcrafted and hand-painted in Italy, this oversized centerpiece features a highly tactile, dimensional design. The body and lid are textured with a classic cream basketweave pattern, adorned with lush, high-relief "barbotine" style blackberries, delicate white blossoms, and vibrant green foliage.
The interior of the tureen surprises with a bold, hand-washed cranberry red glaze, adding a sophisticated pop of color when opened. Complete with its original matching oversized platter and ceramic ladle, this set is as functional as it is decorative.
Features "twig" style handles and a matching lid finial that mimic the texture of natural wood. The platter's impressive length makes it a true statement piece for a grand dining table or sideboard.
- Set includes: tureen, lid, oversized platter, and ceramic ladle
- Underplate/Platter: 20.5" L x 14.5" W
- Tureen: 10" H x 16" L (handle to handle) x 11.75" W
- Can hold up to 24 cups (192 oz or 6 quarts)
- Excellent vintage condition. No significant chips or cracks noted. As a hand-painted, vintage ceramic piece, minor glaze variations and light crazing may be present, adding to its authentic character.
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NOTE: this will ship in multiple large boxes
Styling tip:
1. The "Secret Garden" Centerpiece
Because of the blackberry and blossom motif, this tureen feels very "brought in from the garden."
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The Setup: Place the set in the center of a rustic wooden dining table. Instead of soup, use it as a grand floral vessel.
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The Pro Tip: Keep the lid slightly offset or resting against the base of the tureen to show off the beautiful cranberry-red interior, then have a lush arrangement of peonies, wild greenery, or even real blackberry brambles "spilling" out of the top.
2. The Grand Entry Statement
For homes with a large foyer, this set is big enough to act as a primary decorative object.
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The Setup: Style it on a marble-top entryway console or a round center table in a hallway.
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The Pro Tip: Surround the platter with vintage brass candlesticks of varying heights. The contrast between the cream basketweave and the warm gold of the brass creates that signature high-low vintage mix your brand is known for.
3. The Curated Kitchen Focal Point
Perfect for the "English Country Kitchen" or "European Farmhouse" aesthetic.
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The Setup: Position the set on a kitchen island or a deep open shelf.
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The Pro Tip: Use the oversized platter as a base, but style the tureen alongside other textures like a stack of vintage linen napkins or a small wooden bowl of fresh fruit. It makes the kitchen feel lived-in, curated, and timeless.
Carlsbad, CA
