Brock of California Vintage 1950s Yellow Farmhouse Table Set, 7 Pieces

Brock of California Vintage 1950s Yellow Farmhouse Table Set, 7 Pieces

$572.00
Sale price  $572.00 Regular price 
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Brock of California Vintage 1950s Yellow Farmhouse Table Set, 7 Pieces

Brock of California Vintage 1950s Yellow Farmhouse Table Set, 7 Pieces

$572.00
Sale price  $572.00 Regular price 

A charming seven-piece vintage table ensemble by Brock of California, produced in the discontinued Farmhouse Yellow pattern during the 1950s. The set includes a cup and saucer, a covered butter keeper, a pair of salt and pepper shakers, and two coordinating serving pieces, all unified by the pattern’s warm ivory ground, yellow borders, green accents, and nostalgic rural imagery.

Brock was part of the thriving Southern California pottery industry that flourished in the decades after World War II, when regional manufacturers created distinctly American tableware for the modern home. Operating under names including Brock and Brock Ware, the company produced practical ceramics with relaxed forms and decorative themes rooted in domestic life. The Farmhouse line belongs squarely to that tradition: cheerful, functional pottery designed for informal meals and the increasingly casual style of postwar entertaining.

What makes this grouping especially appealing is its survival as a coordinated tabletop set rather than a collection of isolated replacements. The small specialized pieces reflect a period when even the simplest breakfast or supper table was carefully appointed. Today, they work beautifully for serving butter, condiments, cream, preserves, or small accompaniments, while also creating an engaging display on open kitchen shelving, a dresser, or a country-style table.

The pastoral decoration and softly colored glaze give the set a genuine mid-century California character without feeling overly formal. It is an evocative example of American domestic design: useful, optimistic, and made to bring personality to everyday rituals.

Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Minor glaze variations, light crazing, and gentle surface wear may be present. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

Details

  • 1stDibs reference: LU10969251003522
  • Period: Mid-20th Century
  • Date: 1950
  • Origin: United States
  • Materials: Ceramic
  • Techniques: Molded
  • Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • Dimensions: H 5 × W 4 × D 9 IN
  • Condition: GOOD

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