China Pearl Florita Salad Plates 7.75" - Set of 4 Discontinued Ceramic Botanical Dinnerware, Mid-Century Modern Garden Floral, Rare, Vintage

Product Details & Specifications

• Brand: China Pearl
• Product Type: Salad / Dessert Plates (Set of 4)
• Pattern: Florita (Watercolor botanical motif featuring morning glories, petunias, and garden blossoms)
• Model Number: N/A (Identified primarily by pattern code "Florita")
• Components: 4 matching plates
• Dimensions: 7 ¾ inches (7.75") in diameter
• Capacity: N/A (Flat dinnerware component)
• Shape: Round
• Material: Premium Ceramic / Fine Glazed Pottery
• Color: Creamy ivory background with a vibrant, multicolored watercolor palette (pinks, blues, purples, greens, and yellows)
• Era / Production Date: Vintage Late 20th Century (Circa 1980–1989)
• Origin: Made in China
• Care Instructions: Factory-rated as microwave- and dishwasher-safe
• Style: Mid-Century Modern / Cottagecore / Botanical Garden / Shabby Chic
• Compatibility: Pairs beautifully as accent plates with neutral ivory dinner sets or replacement pieces for a China Pearl Florita collection

Elevate your next tablescape with this stunning vintage Set of 4 China Pearl salad plates in the highly coveted and exceptionally rare Florita pattern. Each plate features a creamy ivory background that serves as a canvas for a lush, watercolor-style botanical scene. Adorned with delicate renderings of morning glories, petunias, and assorted wild garden flora, these plates boast a brilliant, high-gloss glaze that makes the vibrant botanical colors pop.

Measuring a versatile 7 ¾" in diameter, this set is perfectly sized for crisp salads, appetizers, side dishes, or elegant dessert service. Despite their delicate aesthetic, they feature a durable ceramic build designed to handle modern life with ease—fully rated for both dishwasher and microwave safety.

Whether you're replacing missing pieces in an heirloom collection or adding romantic cottagecore charm to your mix-and-match dining set, these beautifully preserved mid-century plates offer timeless elegance.

Top Selling Points & Collectibility

• Prone to Praise: The "Florita" pattern had a limited production run during the 1980s, making individual replacement pieces or pristine sets incredibly difficult to find online.
• Statement Accents: The watercolor motif acts as a striking centerpiece against plain white or cream porcelain dinner plates.
• Functional Art: A beautiful blending of durable everyday stoneware utility with high-end, hand-painted aesthetic styling.

💎 Condition Report

• Pristine Vintage Condition: These pieces have been impeccably preserved. No chips, cracks, flea bites, crazing, or deep utensil marks. The glossy finish remains completely reflective and uniform across all four plates.

Etsy Policy & Safety Compliance Statement

• Etsy Policy Compliant: This item fully complies with Etsy's marketplace policies. It qualifies legitimately as a vintage item, manufactured over 35 years ago during the 1980s, and is a retired, discontinued pattern no longer available via standard retail.
• Safety Status: This product is safe for domestic use and shipping. It has not been recalled, is not subject to any federal safety warnings, and contains no faulty structural defects or dangerous materials.