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The Most Classic China Patterns of All Time

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
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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.

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Bernardaud 'Constance'

Bernardaud ‘Constance’
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Buy It: $120 for dinner plate; neimanmarcus.com

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Royal Copenhagen 'Blue Fluted Half Lace'

Royal Copenhagen ‘Blue Fluted Half Lace’
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Buy It: $220 for dinner plate; bloomingdales.com

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Lenox 'Federal Gold Monogram'

Lenox Federal Gold Monogram
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Buy It: $46 for dinner plate; macys.com

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Herend 'Chinese Bouquet'

Herend ‘Chinese Bouquet’
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Buy It: $145 for dinner plate; neimanmarcus.com

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Wedgwood 'Florentine'

Wedgwood ‘Florentine’
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Buy It: $85; amazon.com

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Juliska 'Country Estate'

Juliska ‘Country Estate’
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Buy It: $47 for dinner plate; neimanmarcus.com

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Spode 'Blue Italian'

Spode ‘Blue Italian’
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Buy It: $145 for 12-piece set; neimanmarcus.com

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Coalport 'Countryware'

Coalport Countryware
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Buy It: $150 for dinner plate; replacements.com

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Mottahedeh 'Tobacco Leaf'

Mottahedeh ‘Tobacco Leaf’
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Buy It: $175 for dinner plate; neimanmarcus.com

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Herend 'Rothschild Bird'

Herend ‘Rothschild Bird’
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Buy It: $175 for dinner plate; neimanmarcus.com

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Spode 'Delamere'

Spode ‘Delamere’
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Buy It: $80 for 5-piece place setting; neimanmarcus.com

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Mikasa 'English Countryside'

Mikasa ‘English Countryside’
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Buy It: $30 for 5-piece place setting; macys.com

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Wedgwood 'Runnymede Blue'

Wedgwood 'Runnymede Blue'
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Buy It: $80 for dinner plate; replacements.com

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Portmeirion 'Botanic Garden'

Portmeirion ‘Botanic Garden’
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Buy It: $19 for dinner plate; macys.com

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Versace 'Medusa Gala'

Versace ‘Medusa Gala’
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Buy It: $138 for dinner plate; neimanmarcus.com

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Anna Weatherley 'Spring in Budapest'

Anna Weatherley ‘Spring in Budapest’
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Bernardaud 'Louis XV'

Bernardaud ‘Louis XV’
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Buy It: $115 for dinner plate; bernardaud.com

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Juliska 'Acanthus Whitewash'

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Buy It: $40 for dinner plate; juliska.com

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Spode 'Woodland'

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Royal Crown Derby 'Bristol Belle'

Royal Crown Derby ‘Bristol Belle’
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Buy It: $195 for dinner plate; neimanmarcus.com

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'Blue Danube'

‘Blue Danube’
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Buy It: $30 for dinner plate; replacements.com

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Anna Weatherley 'Simply Anna'

Anna Weatherley ‘Simply Anna’
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Buy It: $70 for dinner plate; bloomingdales.com

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Royal Crown Derby 'Darley Abbey'

Royal Crown Derby 'Darley Abbey'
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Buy It: $155 for dinner plate; bloomingdales.com

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    1 of 23 Bernardaud 'Constance'
    2 of 23 Royal Copenhagen 'Blue Fluted Half Lace'
    3 of 23 Lenox 'Federal Gold Monogram'
    4 of 23 Herend 'Chinese Bouquet'
    5 of 23 Wedgwood 'Florentine'
    6 of 23 Juliska 'Country Estate'
    7 of 23 Spode 'Blue Italian'
    8 of 23 Coalport 'Countryware'
    9 of 23 Mottahedeh 'Tobacco Leaf'
    10 of 23 Herend 'Rothschild Bird'
    11 of 23 Spode 'Delamere'
    12 of 23 Mikasa 'English Countryside'
    13 of 23 Wedgwood 'Runnymede Blue'
    14 of 23 Portmeirion 'Botanic Garden'
    15 of 23 Versace 'Medusa Gala'
    16 of 23 Anna Weatherley 'Spring in Budapest'
    17 of 23 Bernardaud 'Louis XV'
    18 of 23 Juliska 'Acanthus Whitewash'
    19 of 23 Spode 'Woodland'
    20 of 23 Royal Crown Derby 'Bristol Belle'
    21 of 23 'Blue Danube'
    22 of 23 Anna Weatherley 'Simply Anna'
    23 of 23 Royal Crown Derby 'Darley Abbey'

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