Vintage French Ceramic Colander w/ Ivory Glaze 8¾"

A vintage ceramic colander from the kitchen at Chanteduc, Patricia Wells’ home in Provence, this generously scaled passoire (colander) is broad and shallow with a softly lustrous ivory glaze. It rests on three dainty rounded feet, with a cluster of drainage holes at the center and a wide rim that lifts easily from sink to table. From Patricia’s personal collection, it was acquired directly from the maker, a detail that aligns with her enduring respect for artisans and useful beauty. “I love ocher and white, especially when I buy it from the person who made it; I have an emotional connection. Perfect for tomatoes, fruit, as well as berries that need to be drained,” Patricia recalls. Used in her everyday cuisine and teaching, it reflects her market‑to‑table rhythm between Paris and Provence. Put it to work rinsing garden tomatoes or a tumble of fraises (strawberries), then let the warm white glaze shine as a simple fruit bowl. It suits an airy kitchen, a garden table, or a pantry shelf where patina and practicality belong.