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| |  | Grills Griddles Waffle Makers | Home » » » Franciscan Desert Rose 20-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 | | | | | | | Description: | | Desert Rose the largest selling pattern in the history of American dinnerware, made its debut in later 1941. It has enjoyed the world's longest period of popularity of any dinnerware pattern produced by a single company. The Rose Rugosa, rugged wild rose of poem and song was a natural design selection. The character of the bloom with its simple delicate petals made it adaptable to hand painting. This beautiful handpainted pattern is still one of America's favorite casual tableware patterns. In 1964 the sixty millionth piece had been produced and Desert Rose is now on display in the historical Smithsonian Museum. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy chose Franciscan Desert Rose for use in the White House. In Desert Rose, the irregularly scalloped edge of thorny vines creates a believable frame for the fully opened pink roses with their golden centers and soft green leaves. The softness of the deisgn is further enhanced by its cream colored background. The twenty piece set includes four of each, 10.5 inch dinner plate, 7.75 inch salad plate, 6 inch soup/cereal, teacup and saucer. All pieces are microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe. Accessories are also available. | | | Features: | |
• Best Selling dinnerware pattern in American History
• Rich in heritage, offering a one-of-a-kind allure and charm for the collector
• Durable for everyday use, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe
• Casual hand-painted style with vibrant colors
• Dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-safe
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 13.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 12.1 inches | | Product Height:
| 11.8 inches | | Product Weight:
| 15.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 17.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 12.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 12.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 20.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 7 reviews |
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20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Not your Granny's Desert RoseFeb 15, 2008
By BLS
"captqrunch"
You get what you pay for, I guess. This setting is "Made in China" (not England), and is, literally, a pale imitation of my grandmother's Desert Rose dinnerware. The colors seem a lot less vibrant. Granted, it's been 40 years since I last ate off those plates; however, my recollection is that the blooms and vines on the plates and cups were rendered in high relief and boldly painted. On these, the relief is very subtle and the pattern appears to have been printed.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Not Like Grandma's Pretty Dishes!May 06, 2008
By Sierra
Sadly trying to recapture these pretty dishes from youth will be impossible unless you purchase piece by piece when you can find them. These new replacement sets lack the depth and color of the original ones manufactured in California. I'm also concerned that since they are made in China could they also be toxic? Maybe all we have is our memories of these beautiful dishes?
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Shameful -- Cheap, Poorly done imitationApr 29, 2011
By Susan C. Davis
Who ever is producing these dishes - Shame on you. You have succeeded in ruining the most popular and enduring American dinnerware pattern ever - the beautifuk Desert Rose pattern by Franciscan Ware. Jackie Kennedy ordered a set when in the White House. The dishes I received are a dollar store imitation of the original pattern. The dishes I own were purchase from 1945 through 1980 or so and are all made either in California or England. On my dishes the flowers leaves and stems are raised and molded as well as beautifuly painted. The dishes I received are so unlike the dishes I have that they could not possibly be used together -- there is noticably less relief to the design molded on the pieces and the flowers, look lke pink blobs with a yellow blob in the center, the leaves somewhate triangular green blobs and the stems and details are crudely fashioned brown lines -- the new dishes look like the design was painted by an 8 year old or stamped on by a machine. What a terrible end to an American classic. If you are going to sell this cheap knock off as Franciscan Desert Rose - you should warn people that it will not match what they have.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
DinnerwareFeb 05, 2009
By Michael Starkey
The dinnerset is of a decent quality however it does not match the dishes we already have. The shape and pattern are noticable different from our original peices.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Cheerful pattern but prone to chipping & cracking. 3.5 starsMar 06, 2005
By Groovy Vegan
I still remember going to my grandmother's house in the 1960s and eating off the Franciscan desert rose dishes. I've always loved the bright, cheerful pattern, which would be a great way of starting off one's day at breakfast time. They would also be perfect for a tea party.
I knew that when I grew up, I would have the same dishes as my grandmother. When I moved into my first apartment, my grandmother offered to buy me my first set of dishes. I was torn between the Franciscan desert rose and the Franciscan apple pattern which I liked (and still like) equally. She suggested that since I grew up eating off the desert rose dishes, I may as well get the apple dishes. That made sense, so I chose the apple pattern, which are the same Franciscan dishes painted differently.
Unfortunately, 20 years later, my Franciscan dishes are not as nice looking as when I first received them, as about a quarter of them have cracked and chipped over time. Several have developed "crinkles" in the paint. This doesn't come from dropping or mishandling the dishes in any way, just from normal wear and tear. The coloring of the dishes has never faded.
Basically, Franciscanware dishes are a trade off. You have to love the pattern enough to not mind the cracking and chipping that occurs over the years. These dishes have been popular for decades and remain popular, so it's easy to find replacements both new and in thrift stores.
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