Set of 8 Dessert Plates by Bernard Buffat for La Grange aux Potiers 8¼"

These 8 delightful dessert or cheese plates each showcase a unique floral motif, capturing Bernard Buffat's signature style for La Grange aux Potiers, a renowned French atelier. The subtle color palette of earthy browns, soft greens, and warm ochers highlights the charming designs, while the handcrafted nature of these 1960s pieces adds a touch of rustic elegance. Two plates bear minor chips, which contribute to their vintage appeal without detracting from their functionality or aesthetic.

Bernard Buffat is a distinguished French ceramist recognized for his significant contributions to mid-20th-century French pottery. He honed his craft under the mentorship of Jean-Marie Paquaud at the Poterie du Chals. Between 1961 and 1974, with a brief hiatus in 1964, Buffat collaborated with René and Madeleine de Valence at "La Grange aux Potiers," an atelier established in the 1940s in Beaurepaire, Isère, before relocating to Gervans in the Drôme department in 1960. This workshop was renowned for its innovative ceramics that blended traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. During his tenure, Buffat played a pivotal role in modernizing ceramic forms and decorations, contributing to the atelier's esteemed reputation. His expertise was later recognized with the prestigious title of "Meilleur Ouvrier de France".

These plates would make a wonderful addition to a quaint afternoon tea setting or as charming dessert plates for a garden party. With their unique designs, they also serve beautifully as display pieces on a rustic kitchen shelf, infusing the space with a touch of Provençal charm.