{"product_id":"vintage-smithsonian-cooper-hewitt-floral-cake-plate-server-set-french-botanical-porcelain-made-in-japan","title":"Vintage Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt Floral Cake Plate \u0026 Server Set , French Botanical Porcelain, Made in Japan","description":"The Story:\u003cbr\u003e\nA romantic celebration of French botanical artistry and timeless entertaining. This exquisite vintage Smithsonian Institution cake plate and matching server set brings the beauty of historic European design to the modern table, with an enchanting garden of crimson peonies, brilliant blue blossoms, golden-orange florals, and delicate greenery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInspired by a historic French wallpaper border preserved in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design in New York City, this beautifully coordinated set combines museum-worthy design inspiration with the charm of traditional porcelain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Object:\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted in Japan for the Smithsonian Institution, this vintage porcelain serving set features a generously sized scalloped cake plate with delicate gold edging and an intricate blue-and-green geometric floral border. The coordinating porcelain cake server repeats the romantic botanical design, creating an exceptionally elegant presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBelieved to date to the late 20th century, circa 1980s–1990s, this collectible set remains in new condition, complete with its original presentation box and Smithsonian informational card. A beautiful addition to afternoon tea, garden parties, bridal showers, or a thoughtfully collected grandmillennial table.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCollected Beauty:\u003cbr\u003e\nAuthentic Smithsonian Institution collectible\u003cbr\u003e\nHistoric French wallpaper-inspired botanical design\u003cbr\u003e\nVibrant crimson, cobalt blue, golden-orange, and soft green florals\u003cbr\u003e\nElegant scalloped porcelain plate with delicate gold trim\u003cbr\u003e\nMatching floral porcelain cake server\u003cbr\u003e\nBeautifully suited to Cottagecore, Grandmillennial, and traditional interiors\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Smithsonian presentation box and informational card included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\nMaker\/Collection: Smithsonian Institution, Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Made in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: Vintage, likely circa 1980s–1990s\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\nPattern: Adapted from a historic French wallpaper border\u003cbr\u003e\nColors: Ivory white, crimson red, cobalt blue, golden orange, and botanical green\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes: One cake plate, one matching cake server, original box, and museum information card\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nCake Plate: 10.5 inches diameter\u003cbr\u003e\nCake Server: 10 inches long × 2.75 inches wide\u003cbr\u003e\nTotal Weight: 2.23 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition Report:\u003cbr\u003e\nBeautiful new condition, preserved in its original presentation box. Both the cake plate and coordinating server display vibrant floral decoration and lovely glossy finishes. A wonderfully preserved vintage set, ready to display, gift, or enjoy at your next gathering.","brand":"Eclectic Whimsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68159549702454,"sku":"AY1483","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9155\/4102\/files\/il_fullxfull.8894655655_siu5.jpg?v=1794579930","url":"https:\/\/eclecticwhimsydecor.com\/products\/vintage-smithsonian-cooper-hewitt-floral-cake-plate-server-set-french-botanical-porcelain-made-in-japan","provider":"Eclectic Whimsy Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}