{"product_id":"vintage-villeroy-boch-acapulco-luncheon-plates-cups-13-piece-set","title":"Vintage Villeroy \u0026 Boch Acapulco Luncheon Plates \u0026 Cups 13 Piece Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn extraordinary vintage \u003cstrong\u003eVilleroy \u0026amp; Boch Acapulco luncheon and coffee set\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring one of the most iconic and exuberant tableware designs of the late twentieth century.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in \u003cstrong\u003e1967 by designer Christine Reuter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Acapulco pattern was inspired by an original Mexican design and became celebrated for its fantastical birds, oversized flowers, lush foliage, and brilliant saturated color. Turquoise blue, cobalt, violet, coral orange, sunny yellow, pink, and vivid green are outlined in graphic black against warm ivory porcelain, creating a wonderfully joyful composition with unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eMid-Century Modern and 1970s appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is from the desirable \u003cstrong\u003eolder Milano shape\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch in Luxembourg. The 9.5-inch plates are the \u003cstrong\u003eluncheon plate form\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied here by six coordinating handled coffee or tea cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes \u003cstrong\u003eseven luncheon plates and six cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a complete service for six with an additional plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece carries the wonderfully theatrical Acapulco decoration, with stylized tropical birds and flowers wrapping around the plates and cups. The result is tableware that feels almost like functional pop art — playful, sophisticated, collectible, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside bears the classic blue Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch backstamp reading \u003cstrong\u003e“Acapulco,” “Made in Luxembourg,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“D'après un dessin original mexicain,”\u003c\/strong\u003e referring to the original Mexican design that inspired the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful enough to display and wonderfully dramatic for entertaining, this set would be especially striking in a \u003cstrong\u003eMid-Century Modern, 1970s, maximalist, bohemian, Palm Beach Regency, or eclectic interior\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acapulco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older Milano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christine Reuter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luxembourg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Introduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970s–1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porcelain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 pieces total\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 luncheon plates + 6 coffee\/tea cups\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 9.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3\" H × 2.5\" diameter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 9.74 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful vintage condition. Please review all photographs closely for individual condition and any light surface or utensil wear consistent with age and normal use. Vintage tableware may show minor variations associated with its original manufacture and decades of careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular collection of genuine vintage Villeroy \u0026amp; Boch Acapulco — bold, whimsical and wonderfully collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping within the continental United States is included in the listed price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Whimsy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54532372726070,"sku":"D1237","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9155\/4102\/files\/acapulcoluncheonset_2.png?v=1788962611","url":"https:\/\/eclecticwhimsydecor.com\/products\/vintage-villeroy-boch-acapulco-luncheon-plates-cups-13-piece-set","provider":"Eclectic Whimsy Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}