The Most Classic China Patterns of All Time

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Wedgwood ‘Florentine’
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Our china can be seen as a tale of time, as patterns get passed down from generation to generation or as we register for them before entering a new phase of life. It's become synonymous with ever-lasting Southern tradition and elegance—and rightly so. So, it's no surprise that some china patterns surpass the rest in their ability to withstand the test of time. Because when it comes to selecting a china pattern, taste and timelessness are the two most significant factors we must carefully consider. You can go with a simple white, a traditional blue, or even a pretty pink; but odds are, you aren't going to go with a pattern that your Southern foremothers wouldn't like to see whipped out during the holidays. That's why the china patterns that have solidified their place as classic, elegant, and timelessly beautiful are the go-to for any Southern woman. We place value in things that pay homage to what came before us, and these exquisite patterns do just that. Below are some of the most classic china patterns of all time, and they're going to keep taking our breath away, year after year.

Bernardaud Constance Dinner Plate

Bernardaud Constance Dinner Plate

Neiman Marcus


Royal Copenhagen "Blue Fluted Half Lace" Dinner Plate

Royal Copenhagen "Blue Fluted Half Lace" Dinner Plate

Bloomingdale's


Lenox 'Federal Gold'

Lenox 'Federal Gold'

Bloomingdale's


Wedgwood Florentine Turquoise Dinner Plate

Wedgwood Florentine Turquoise
via wedgwood.com


Juliska Country Estate Flint Dinner Plate

Juliska Country Estate Flint Dinner Plate

Neiman Marcus


Spode Blue Italian Dinner Plates

Spode Blue Italian
via Amazon


Coalport Countryware

Coalport Countryware

Replacements, LTD


Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf Dinner Plate

Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf Dinner Plate

Neiman Marcus


Spode Delamere 5 Piece Place Setting

Spode Delamere
Amazon


Mikasa Dinnerware, English Countryside 5 Piece Place Setting

Mikasa Dinnerware, English Countryside 5 Piece Place Setting

Macy's


Wedgwood Runnymede Blue

Wedgwood Runnymede Blue

Replacements, LTD


Portmeirion Dinnerware, Botanic Garden Dinner Plate

Portmeirion Dinnerware, Botanic Garden Dinner Plate

Macy's


Versace Medusa Gala Salad Plate

Versace Medusa Gala Salad Plate

Neiman Marcus


Anna Weatherley Spring in Budapest Dinner Plate

Anna Weatherley Spring in Budapest Dinner Plate

Neiman Marcus


Bernardaud Louis XV Dinner plate 10.5''

Bernardaud Louis XV Dinner plate 10.5''

Bernardaud


Spode Woodland by 5-Piece Place Setting with Pheasant Dinner Plate

Spode Woodland Pheasant
Southern Living


Royal Crown Derby Bristol Orange Cup

Royal Crown Derby Bristol Orange Cup

Neiman Marcus


Blue Danube Blue Onion Design Dinner Plate

‘Blue Danube’
via replacements.com


Anna Weatherley Simply Anna Gold Dinner Plate

Anna Weatherley Simply Anna Gold Dinner Plate

Bloomingdale's


Royal Crown Derby Darley Abbey Dinner Plate, 10"

Royal Crown Derby Darley Abbey Dinner Plate, 10"

Bloomingdale's


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