Mid-Century Floral Porcelain Creamer & Sugar Set Japan, circa 1950s–1960s
Viridian Eclection
The Set A matched porcelain creamer and open sugar bowl, distinguished by softly scalloped forms, rococo inspired handles and warm floral decoration accented with hand applied gilt. Modest in scale...
The Set
A matched porcelain creamer and open sugar bowl, distinguished by softly scalloped forms, rococo inspired handles and warm floral decoration accented with hand applied gilt. Modest in scale but deliberate in design.
Both pieces are formed in a creamy ivory porcelain with gently molded feet and curved silhouettes that reference earlier continental forms. The floral motif is transfer applied, with muted golden yellow blossoms and deep brown foliage, then finished with hand painted gold detailing along the rims, the handles and the feet.
The creamer has a pronounced pouring spout and a balanced handle. The sugar bowl is symmetrically handled and was intended for open display rather than lidded storage.
History & Provenance
The set was produced in Japan in the mid twentieth century and is representative of Japanese export porcelain made for the American decorative market after the Second World War. In that period Japanese manufacturers supplied the United States with European inspired tableware and decorative objects that balanced tradition with affordability, and this set reflects the postwar moment when traditional European aesthetics were reinterpreted for the American home.
The lightness of the porcelain and the precision of the molding point to mid century export production rather than to earlier European manufacture.
A foil paper label remains on the base. It is worn, but it is consistent with the export and retailer marks used during this era and it supports a mid century date.
Product Details
| Era | c. 1950s to 1960s |
| Origin | Japan |
| Form | Creamer and open sugar bowl, scalloped forms with rococo inspired handles and molded feet |
| Includes | One creamer, one open sugar bowl |
| Materials | Porcelain with gilt accents |
| Finish | Ivory glaze with floral transfer decoration and hand painted gold detailing |
| Marks | Worn foil paper label to the base, consistent with period export and retailer marks |
| Condition | Very good vintage condition. No visible cracks or repairs. Light wear to the gilt consistent with age. Minor surface wear to the underside labels, expected and unaltered. Presentation is clean, stable and ready to display |
| Dimensions | To be confirmed |
Why It Belongs in Your Home
This is not a ceremonial tea service and it does not pretend to be one. Its value lies in proportion, softness and restraint, and it offers warmth without excess, ornament without noise.
It suits a styled shelf or sideboard, a dining room vignette layered with books and brass, and interiors that favor quiet romance over formality.
For a dealer or designer it is a small, useful piece of export history: two matched forms in good order, easy to place, and the kind of object noticed by those who pay attention to detail.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
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Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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