Villeroy & Boch Basket Wine Glasses Set of 4 with Matching Serving Bowl, Discontinued European Tableware Pristine, Vintage, Rare

Listing Details & Specifications

• Brand: Villeroy & Boch
• Product Type: Stemware / Wine Glass Set (with bonus Serveware piece)
• Pattern: "Basket" (Featuring a colorful centerpiece fruit basket motif and a classic teal/green checkerboard lattice border)
• Capacity: 8 oz. per glass
• Shape: Elegant tulip bowl stemware with a sturdy, flared round foot; the matching bowl is a classic wide, round vegetable serving dish with a slightly scalloped rim.
• Components Included:
• Four (4) Wine Glasses (8 oz.)
• One (1) Matching Round Vegetable Serving Bowl (Approx. 8.25" – 9.38" diameter, depending on variant)
• Dimensions:
• Wine Glasses: Height: 7 1/4 inches | Width: 2 7/8 inches
• Serving Bowl: Diameter: ~8 1/4 inches (Standard medium vegetable bowl)
• Material: Premium Clear Glass (stemware) and Fine Vitro-Porcelain / Ceramic (serving bowl)
• Color Palette: Clear glass, teal, sage green, soft yellow, warm amber, and multi-colored fruit accents
• Model / Pattern Code: Item# 109406 / Pattern Code: VILBAS
• Compatibility: Food-safe. Hand-washing is highly recommended for the decorated vintage glassware to preserve the fine enamel lattice detailing; the porcelain serving bowl is dishwasher safe.
• Era / Production Date: Vintage. Villeroy & Boch introduced the highly celebrated "Basket" pattern in 1983 and officially discontinued it in 2007.
• Origin: Made in Germany / West Germany
• Style: French Country, Cottagecore, Traditional European Elegance, Farmhouse Chic
• Condition: Pristine Vintage Condition. These pieces have been cared for with exceptional care. The glassware has no chips, cracks, flea bites, cloudiness, or hard water staining. The porcelain serving bowl displays brilliant glaze with no visible crazing, structural damage, or heavy cutlery marks.


Professional Description for Etsy Shop

Elevate your next gathering with this breathtaking, pristine set of vintage Villeroy & Boch "Basket" stemware, paired with a matching round serving bowl.

First introduced in 1983, the "Basket" line remains one of Villeroy & Boch's most iconic and highly sought-after retired motifs. Blending traditional German craftsmanship with the breezy aesthetic of a French country estate, this set features a beautiful hand-painted fruit basket centerpiece framed by an intricate pastel teal-and-green lattice-weave border.

Whether you are expanding a cherished family collection or looking for the perfect statement set for a summer brunch, this set beautifully captures timeless mid-century European design. The four 8 oz. wine glasses feature crisp, crystal-clear glass that perfectly showcases the lattice craftsmanship, while the matching porcelain vegetable serving bowl provides a stunning visual anchor for your tablescape.

Selling Points & Collectibility:
Because the "Basket" line was officially retired in 2007, finding a complete set of four stemware glasses—let alone with a matching pristine serving dish—is increasingly rare. This collection is a highly functional set for entertaining and a great investment for vintage china and glassware enthusiasts.

Compliance & Safety Notes

• Etsy Policy Standard: This item completely satisfies Etsy's marketplace criteria for vintage goods. It is an authentic, discontinued, and retired item manufactured between 1983 and 2007 (exceeding the 20-year vintage minimum standard).
• Recalls & Faults Verification: This item is explicitly clean, free of any manufacturer safety recalls, and does not pose any chemical or structural hazard. It is verified safe for standard culinary service and display.