13 Vintage Christmas Dishware Designs Perfect for Holiday season

Empty Christmas-themed plate with red bows and green garland pattern on a holiday table setting with pinecones and candle.

Summary:

  • Old-fashioned Christmas dishes add warmth and nostalgia to holiday tables, with classic designs enduring through the eras.

  • Spode Christmas Tree and Lenox Holiday patterns offer elegance and durability for seasonal gatherings with rich histories.

  • Johnson Brothers’ Merry Christmas, Pfaltzgraff Winterberry, and other classic patterns bring festive charm to holiday meals.

Old-fashioned Christmas dishes in any holiday table make every meal a valuable experience and are very warm, nostalgic, and elegant. Classic holly designs to capricious winter scenes, all these common patterns have, over time withstood the eras of collections, displays, and use, even now in the festive season.

 

Spode Christmas Tree

Christmas-themed dinner table setting with decorated plates, brass candlesticks, and a plaid table runner by a fireplace and tree.

The Christmas Tree pattern, which was launched by Spode in 1938 is still one of the most recognizable holiday patterns, as the tree in its center, the evergreen one, and the ornaments symbolize Christmas at a glance. The rich history and the longevity of the production of the pattern mean it is a treasure to collect and a useful tool to utilise in seasonal get-togethers.

 

Lenox Holiday

Christmas-themed table setting with holly-patterned plates, silver cutlery, red and white floral centerpiece, and decorated tree in background

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In 1974, Lenox Holiday came into the market and was hailed as fine ivory which had a bright holly and fruit border which has been a common in most households. The brand reputation of craftsmanship ensures that this pattern is combined with elegance and durability to have a restaurant dinner during the holidays.

 

Johnson Brothers You know it is Christmas

Christmas-themed dinnerware with snowy village scene and red bow garland on lace tablecloth with candle and "Merry Christmas" card

Johnson‌‍‍‌ Brothers’ Merry Christmas pattern, initially launched in the 1950s, is a recall of the snow-covered Victorian era with a border of celebratory fresh green and bows. Made of earthware in England, it has a natural style and thus, it goes perfectly with both informal and formal settings. ‌‍‍‌

 

Pfaltzgraff Winterberry

Christmas-themed dinnerware set with candles, pinecones, holly, and a "Merry Christmas" card on a wooden table.

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Winterberry, which was launched in the 90s, is a favorite traditional popular with its tender sprigs of holly and flattering red hues. It has a wide array of coordinating pieces, and it is versatile, which is why it enjoys popularity with families who want to create an entire table at holidays.

 

Royal Worcester Holly Ribbons

Christmas table setting with festive plates, silverware, candles, and a decorated tree in the background

‌‍‍‌The Holly Ribbons pattern of Royal Worcester is a very elegant and classic look that is made up of red woven ribbons and holly leaves on the white bone china. The pattern has a great appeal to those people who desire to combine the two things, the quietness and the cheerful character. ‌‍‍‌

 

Nikko Happy Holidays

Christmas-themed table setting with plates featuring decorated Christmas trees, pinecone centerpiece, and wrapped gifts

Nikko Happy Holidays ironstone plates, cheerful Christmas tree decorated with toys, scalloped red border, playful vintage holiday illustration, bright festive colors, family-style Christmas meal setting, high detail, nostalgic mood

 

Old Country Roses Christmas Tree Royal Albert

Elegant Christmas table setting with floral china, silver cutlery, pink and white flowers, fairy lights, and a lit candelabra.

It is a holiday version of the Old Country Rose pattern, combining the known pattern of rose with holiday elements like wreaths and ornaments. It is a combination of floral beauty and Christmas atmosphere that attracts people, who are fond of vintage-style decor.

 

Churchill Turkey Scene Christmas Issue

Holiday table setting with turkey-themed plates, pinecone and berry centerpiece, lit candles, and Christmas tree in background.

The seasonal version of its traditional pastoral designs with winter touches, which develop Churchill into a nostalgic holiday ambiance, makes the table a part of the scene. The British heritage style is well-received among collectors who want to have eternal images of December gatherings.

 

Villeroy & Boch Toy’s Delight

Christmas-themed table setting with plates featuring a nutcracker, rocking horse, and toys on a red-striped tablecloth.

Toy’s Delight has entertaining frames reminiscent of old toy boxes and the ornamental Christmas images welcoming one to childhood. It debuted and was introduced in the early 2000s, but was designed like an ancient European would then fasten itself as a modern collectible with the retro charm.

 

Homer Laughlin Fiesta Christmas Patterns

Christmas-themed table setting with green and red plates, glass Christmas tree decorations, and Santa figurines on a patterned runner.

Fiesta‌‍‍‌ released a few limited edition holiday patterns that animate their timeless solid-color dinnerware with cheerful decals, i.e., tree, wreath, and snowflakes. These styles offer a mix of mid-century style and holiday delight, which is attractive to people who adore ‌‍‍‌vintage.

 

Fitz and Floyd Classics

Christmas-themed dining table with Santa plates, nutcracker figurines, cornucopia centerpiece, and a lit fireplace in the background

The details of Fitz and Floyd such as hand-painting and sculpted accents, are also used, in addition to a range of color Christmas themes, in the collections of their holiday decorations, particularly during the 1980s and 1990s. The artistic focus of every work renders them aesthetically impressive and extremely marketable.

 

Corelle Winter Frost White Holiday Editions

White holiday table setting with snowflake and holly patterned dishes and a pine centerpiece with white candles and string lights

Although Winter Frost White was a year-round design, limited runs of special holiday editions with slight seasonal illustrations were also issued. These products are valued because of their portability and unobtrusive celebratory style.

 

Noritake Christmas Ball

Christmas dining table set with red tablecloth, gold runner, festive centerpiece, and lit candles near decorated tree and fireplace

Noritake Christmas Ball, which debuted in the mid-20th century, features gold filigree with holly and evergreen details that produce a classy and vintage table at holiday time. The porcelain’s multifaceted construction and the complexity of the artistry type ensure that it becomes an object of desire when it comes to banquet dining during a season.

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