I've always wanted a built-in plate rack to display some of my favorite ironstone plates and platters. But a built-in plate rack was not meant to be, and the wish remained just that -- a wish. That is, until I realized I already had a vintage French farmhouse wire vertical wall mount plate rack.
The only question was: how and where was I going to hang it?
This vintage wire vertical wall mount plate rack has been sitting in our basement for I don't know how many years. Sound crazy? Not around here. It was definitely one of those I'm-not-sure-when/where-or-how-I'm-going-to-use-this-vintage-decor-piece -- but I know I love it and it will come in handy some day.
It was a $2.99 Goodwill purchase that I'm sure would cost more today. One of the main reasons I always wanted a plate rack was to be able to display some of my vintage ironstone plates. After resurrecting this piece I have my chance!
All the plates I chose to display on this plate rack are similar in that they're vintage, oval and scalloped around the edges. It wasn't planned. It's just that I'm so drawn to these types of plates I've ended up with a few of them over the years.
The middle plate, in both size and position on the plate rack, is another scalloped ironstone piece. I got it at Goodwill for $1.99.
The maker's mark on this ironstone plate says "OP Co. Syracuse China."
Last but not least is the smallest of the three scalloped ironstone plates.
The maker's mark on this plate says "USA." The letters look like they've been etched into the plate. It doesn't show up well in pictures so I embellished a bit and used a drawing feature in pink to highlight the USA. The reason the plate looks dirty is that I still haven't cleaned off the glue left over from the price sticker.
Even without plates this rack is gorgeous! I think I might even be able to add artwork into the slots instead of plates (as well as different plates). Stay tuned for that.
But for now I am hugely satisfied with how it looks hanging from my vintage shutter turned French inspired candle sconce filled with my scalloped ironstone plates.
Boxwood wreaths are my go-to accessory for most of my decor, whether seasonal or year-round.
Right now I'm playing around with artwork as some after-Christmas decor to get us through the rest of the winter.
More floral artwork on the right sided shelf as well.
Always gotta have some blue and white tchotchkes in the mix, you know? I've yet to share these beauties but they'll be showcased sometime soon -- with other blue and white pieces I got for Christmas, as well as ones I picked up over the New Year's holiday.
I'm in love with my vintage Dundee marmalade jar. They're too expensive for me to have a "collection" of them, but I'm quite happy with the one I've got.
My thrift store vintage French Bergere chairs look right at home flanking the vintage shutter and plate rack.
Now that the Christmas trees are put away there's a calm, neutral vibe in the living room.
I'm happy to go with this color scheme throughout the winter.
The table lamp is also a thrift store find not yet shared. I may or may not give it an update.
I hope you've enjoyed reading about my
Vintage French Farmhouse Ironstone Plate Rack
and that I've inspired you in some way.
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So pretty! The plate rack was the perfect way to display your Ironstone.
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