Dansk Quilting Dinnerware - Amish Shadow Dinner Plates
Ceramic; functional dinnerware • Dansk International Designs Ltd.; manufactured in Portugal.
Style & Movement
Modernist / Nordic-inspired American design, utilizing geometric patterns derived from traditional Amish quilting motifs.
Medium & Technique
Glazed stoneware or porcelain with transfer-printed decorative band and textured border finish.
Creation Period
Late 20th century, likely circa 1990-2000.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10.5 to 11 inches in diameter; circular format.
Subject Description
Round dinner plates featuring a centralized white well, surrounded by a multicolored geometric 'quilted' border (triangles in red, green, and blue) and a broad, textured matte gray/silver outer rim.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible surface wear and slight discoloration on the matte gray borders consistent with domestic utility.
Estimated Market Value
$20.00 - $40.00 USD for the pair.
Auction Estimate
$15.00 - $30.00 USD (typically sold in sets).
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial dinnerware; hallmarks on base include 'DANSK INTERNATIONAL DESIGNS LTD', 'QUILTINGS DINNERWARE', 'AMISH SHADOW', 'VRM/NR PORTUGAL'.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of Dansk's mid-to-late 20th-century strategy of blending Scandinavian design principles with American folk art themes (Quilting) for the mass market.
Notable Features
Distinctive textured rim that mimics fabric or stippled metal, paired with the 'Amish Shadow' geometric transfer print; includes the official Dansk maker's mark and 'Microwave Safe' designation.
Condition Issues
Minor utensil marks in the centers and typical scuffing/rubbing to the matte textured glaze on the outer rims.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash recommended to preserve the integrity of the textured glaze; avoid abrasive cleaners or high-heat dishwasher cycles to prevent fading of the pattern.
Collector Notes
2 dinner plates