Uncommon in form, this vintage majolica plate dates to the 1980s and comes from Olfaire, a Portuguese pottery house known for reviving the ornate, nature-inspired majolica traditions that swept European tableware in the 19th century. The plate’s sculpted cabbage-leaf wells and textured center leaf reflect the naturalistic, trompe-l’œil style that majolica potters have favored since the Victorian era — a design lineage that traces back to French and English makers of the 1800s before finding new life in 20th century Portuguese workshops like Olfaire. Display it with your favorite cabbage pieces, or use it to dish out bite-sized snacks.
