2 villeroy+boch petite fleur house & garden germany/luxembourg flat cups+saucers

Description

the pair
i can find no issues. i find the mix of the absolute beautiful flowers against a triple geometric line border really interesting--perhaps an art-deco effect. and petite fleurs, what's not to like? just a pretty pair just as you see them. the handle reminds me a little bit of mid century bamboo-shaped handles on porcelain. the cups are made in luxembourg and the saucers in germany. they are of the petite fleur pattern (more on that below) by villeroy & boch (more on them below) and are part of their house & garden collection.
dimensions (you can get a sense of scale in the second-to-last image)
cup
height is 2 1/4"
rim diameter is 3 1/2"
from the outer most part of the handle to the opposite rim is 4 1/4".
saucer
from the outside most facet to the opposite outside most facet is 5 3/4". the rim is a squat 1/2" away from the surface on which the saucer rests.
marks (see last image)
cups
[villeroy & boch logo]
1748
luxembourg
saucers
[villeroy & boch logo]
1748
vitro porcelain
dishwasher-safe
microwave-safe
germany
house & garden collection
about villeroy & boch «petite fleur» pattern
(from: villeroy-boch)
in production since 1983, it is a romantic and playful petite fleur is a floral decor that impresses with timeless beauty on high-quality premium porcelain. whether for breakfast or afternoon coffee, with lunch or with dinner – enjoy the variety of this tableware series in country style at any time of the day.
natural motifs bring pure joy to every meal. enchant your dining room with a spring breeze! bringing nature into your home.
petite fleur transforms your table into a refreshing sea of delicate horned violets, daisies, rose hips and forget-me-nots. carefully scattered, delicate motifs, such as little flowers, cover all pieces of this classic tableware pattern.
a proven favorite among floral dinnerware fans, petite fleur porcelain is a sweet and charming design. detailed with scalloped edges, a ridged rim and handpainted accents. plus, you'll find a wonderful array of serving pieces to complete your forever spring tablescape.
about villeroy & boch
(from: oyaldesign)
villeroy & boch is the biggest manufacturer of premium ceramic and porcelain products in the world, with an annual revenue of over €853 million. the family-owned company was founded in 1748 by françois boch, which makes it older than the majority of countries in the world!
about the design naif story by villeroy & boch and folk artist gerard laplau
(from: blog.villeroy-boch.com/2011/02/design-naif-a-love-story/)
design naif: a love story
one of my favorite stories to tell is design naif. this pattern is near and dear to my heart and also to legions of fans worldwide. after all, it's a love story. i guess we are all suckers for a good love story...this one goes on for generations.
i grew up on a farm in germany. it was beautiful countryside. we farmed our own vegetables and our house was always filled with all sorts of animals. (yes, farm animals
inside
the house, but that is a different story!) things were simple then and whenever i see the pastoral scenes of design naif, i think of my childhood. there is something nostalgic and sweet about these scenes that even urbanites seem to react with the same emotion.
the simplicity of this pattern is clearly defined by the style of painting. «naïve» is a style of painting that depicts a childlike simplicity in its subject matter and technique. which takes us straight to the wonderful french folk artist who created this pattern for us, gerard laplau. mr. laplau had created a christmas card for unicef. villeroy & boch saw this card and commissioned him to create a pattern in its likeness. in 1979, «design naif» was born. talk about a design that stands the test of time!
in addition to the bright colors and unique style, it's really the story that moves us all. each plate, bowl and mug is a piece of a puzzle. each helping us to decipher this town of design naif. there are weddings, families, grandparents, workers, hunters, farmers, churches and animals. everyone in this town is busy. it's practically a soap opera on your dinnerware! But, a «feel good» soap opera…as there seems to be some moral sustenance to this town. collectors will agree that this is another key emotion to this pattern. sounds weird to have «moral sustenance» in your dinnerware? probably. however, those legions of loyal fans are all nodding now…as they know the joy of using this dinnerware every day.
every day. this is one of those patterns that has so many colors in it, it is so easy to «seasonalize» with table linens and colored glass. from spring pastels, summery blues and harvest golds or burgundys, design naif is an every-changing pattern that always looks new, fresh and familiar.
in typical villeroy & boch fashion, this line is complete with a wide breadth of accessories. each depicting a different scene and making any occasion fun, festive and functional!
there are several wedding scenes, all of which I adore. There is this constant theme of timeless love that attracts today's young bride, her mother and her grandmother. i have brides register for this pattern in completion and i have others who use the wedding scenes as layering pieces to a complementary pattern.
what many people don't realize is that villeroy & boch is constantly designing for men. we know women are the main consumers in tableware and home furnishings, but we also know that things are a lot easier for you if we design something that he'll like too. plus, today's modern groom wants to have a say during the registry process. hence, every villeroy & boch pattern has a masculine and feminine attraction. For example, for every bridal scene there is a hunting scene. Man and dog. ladies, it wins them over every time!
one of my favorite plates is noah's ark. it's one that my kids always thought was so much fun. with easter just around the corner, this scene is perfect for a playful, yet traditional table. it is available in dinner, salad, rim soup and a round platter…so quite easy to layer into your existing collection. i think the salad and rim soup are perfect as a children's set.
finally, the last thing i really love about this dinnerware is that there is nothing else like it. it is unique and signature villeroy & boch. if you already own design naif, i know of your pride. for all of our fans old and new, this country classic pattern is a fun one, and i hope you enjoyed its charming story.
maker's and/or other marks
(see last image)
cups
[villeroy & boch logo]
1748
luxembourg
saucers
[villeroy & boch logo]
1748
vitro porcelain
dishwasher-safe
microwave-safe
germany
house & garden collection
dimensions
(you can get a sense of scale in the second-to-last image)
cup
height is 2 1/4"
rim diameter is 3 1/2"
from the outer most part of the handle to the opposite rim is 4 1/4".
saucer
from the outside most facet to the opposite outside most facet is 5 3/4". the rim is a squat 1/2" away from the surface on which the saucer rests.
condition
i can find no issues.
the fine print
the images serve as the majority of the listing description, so take a look at them closely.
shipping costs have really increased—this is calculated into the buy-it-now price.
i am not able to sell individual items from items i have listed as a group. i just don't have the stamina to create new listings for those. i apologize for that. i haven't initially individually listed items because i don't have enough listing slots to so.
trying to downsize some, though extremely melancholically.
shipping time: i otherwise work more than full time and my health isn't great, so kindly excuse the longer handling time. if i am able to ship sooner, i absolutely will do that
. i appreciate you taking the time to view my listing.