Lustrous Midcentury Vallauris Tea Set in Pink, Black, Silver – 15-Piece
A bold and expressive mid-century modern French tea set by Atelier Vallauris, known for its experimental ceramic artistry. This hand-built 15-piece set includes a tall lidded teapot, sugar bowl with lid, creamer, and six cups with matching saucers. Rendered in a high-shine black metallic luster glaze with magenta-pink accents, each piece is unique, with dramatic surface variation typical of Vallauris studio ware.
Stamped “Atelier Vallauris” beneath several pieces, this set was likely crafted between the 1950s–60s during the postwar pottery revival that brought global attention to this Côte d’Azur village. No cracks or major chips noted; glaze irregularities and minor surface pitting consistent with hand-thrown pottery and age. A sculptural and playful addition to any vintage ceramic or modernist collection.
📍 Origin
Vallauris, France
📅 Date
Circa 1950s–60s
📐 Dimensions
Teapot: approx. 23 cm H x 20 cm W (9 in H x 7.9 in W)
Sugar bowl: approx. 13 cm H x 15 cm W (5.1 in H x 5.9 in W)
Creamer: approx. 10.5 cm H x 11.5 cm W (4.1 in H x 4.5 in W)
Cups: approx. 7.5 cm H x 10.5 cm W (3 in H x 4.1 in W)
Saucers: 13.5 cm D (5.3 in D)
⚖️ Weight
3.7 kg8.16 lbs