Early 20th-Century Savoyard Platter w/ Graphic Spiral Decoration - 10¼"

This early 20th-century Savoyard serving platter is crafted in glazed earthenware, presenting a striking decorative surface. The wide circular form is finished with a rich, glossy brown ground, over which a continuous spiral motif has been hand-applied in cream, creating a bold graphic effect that draws the eye toward the center. The rim is slightly raised, giving definition to the profile, and the piece is fitted with a sturdy wire at the back for hanging on the wall.

Originating from the Savoy region of France, such platters were made for serving food at the table but also for display on the kitchen dresser, where their decorative painted surfaces added color and rhythm to the household. The spiral design reflects both the practical ease of slip-decorating and the influence of folk art traditions that valued bold, legible patterns visible across a room. Produced in village workshops at the beginning of the 20th century, this piece illustrates the enduring vitality of rural pottery even as industrial ceramics were gaining ground.

Today, the platter’s graphic presence makes it an excellent decorative accent for interiors seeking authenticity with a modern edge. It can be mounted on a kitchen or dining room wall using its fitted wire, grouped with other rustic pottery for a collected farmhouse look, or hung singly as a statement piece. It also functions beautifully as a fruit platter on a dining table or sideboard, where its spiral pattern brings energy and movement to everyday presentation.