Bernardaud & C°- Dinner service-Modèle Gabrielle- 1960/1969 - Table service (18) - Limoges

- Magnificent Limoges porcelain dinnerware set, signed Bernardaud, in the Gabrielle model. This 18-piece lot, consisting of 6 dinner plates, 6 dessert plates and 6 soup plates, embodies the French table-setting excellence.

---The Gabrielle model: a romantic vintage style

-The Gabrielle model was produced in the 1960s (1960-1969). It fits a romantic and naturalist vintage style. The Gabrielle model remains in a soft, delicate, and timeless aesthetic.

-This model stands out for its polychrome flowering branch motif and its remarkable edge work: the plates feature delicate undulations (torsion ribs) that give the porcelain subtle and refined relief. This artisanal detail, at once discreet and sophisticated, adds a unique tactile and visual dimension to each piece. The decoration, of great finesse, testifies to the craftsmanship of Bernardaud’s decorators.

-This service is a perfect example of French elegance: understated, refined, and designed to elevate meals and moments of sharing.

---Composition of the lot and dimensions

-This service includes:

6 dinner plates – Diameter: 24.5 cm
6 dessert plates – Diameter: 19.5 cm
6 soup plates – Diameter: 20.5 cm
Total: 18 pieces

---Condition

-The set is in very good overall condition, with no brilliance or cracks (to adjust according to the actual condition of your pieces). The photos are an integral part of the description and allow you to appreciate the quality and beauty of each piece.

---The Bernardaud House: a reference since 1863

-Founded in 1863 in Limoges, at the heart of the historic cradle of French porcelain, the Bernardaud manufacture has established itself as an indispensable reference in the world of tableware and luxury. The history of this exceptional house is closely tied to the discovery of kaolin in the region in 1768, the essential raw material for producing fine, white, and durable porcelain that would bring Limoges international renown.

-Under the direction of the Bernardaud family for five generations, the company has combined artisanal know-how with technical innovation for over 160 years. Each piece that leaves the Limoges workshops is the result of meticulous work: on average, 50 people contribute to each creation, which is modeled, decorated, scrutinized, and inspected dozens of times. This requirement has made Bernardaud France’s leading porcelain maker and an ambassador of French elegance around the world.