Vintage Olfaire Portugal Hand-Painted Asparagus Serving Dish — 8.25"

Asparagus, but make it decorative.

This vintage Olfaire serving dish was made in Portugal and shaped as a bundle of asparagus, with hand-painted green tips and natural tonal detailing that gives the ceramic plenty of dimension.

It is exactly the kind of vintage vegetable pottery that makes a table feel collected rather than coordinated.

Use it for olives, nuts, butter, small appetizers or simply style it on an open shelf with other Portuguese ceramics. Its compact scale also makes it particularly good for layering into a tablescape without taking over the entire table.

Olfaire is known for playful Portuguese majolica and ceramic serveware inspired by fruits, vegetables and nature, making pieces like this especially fun to mix into a larger collection. Comparable Olfaire asparagus dishes and platters appear in a range of sizes and forms.

DETAILS

• Maker: Olfaire
• Origin: Portugal
• Era: Vintage / late 20th century
• Material: Glazed ceramic
• Finish: Hand-painted
• Motif: Asparagus bundle
• Colors: Green, cream / natural tones
• Style: Portuguese majolica / Mediterranean / cottage / Euro-tropical
• Use: Small serving dish, appetizer plate or decorative display
• Marked: Olfaire / Made in Portugal
• Quantity: 1

DIMENSIONS

Approx. 8.25" long

Please refer to measurement photographs for additional proportions and scale.

CONDITION

Good vintage condition overall.

The hand-painted finish shows the subtle variation expected from vintage Portuguese ceramics.

Light age-appropriate surface wear may be present from previous use.

Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition and any glaze variation, crazing or minor imperfections.

DĒSSO NOTE

There is something deeply unserious—and therefore perfect—about serving olives on a ceramic bunch of asparagus.

This is exactly why I love vintage Portuguese tableware.

Use it for apéro, butter, little snacks, jewelry, or absolutely nothing at all.

It already has enough personality on its own.

SHIPPING

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