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Antique French Terracotta Égouttoir (Strainer Plate) from La Guillotière
An honest piece of French kitchen history, shaped by hand and time.
A Plate with a Story
This beautifully worn French égouttoir, or strainer plate, was crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century by the La Guillotière pottery workshop, known for producing sturdy, everyday earthenware for provincial homes.
Traditionally used for draining fresh cheeses, rinsing garden vegetables, and preparing fruits, the égouttoir was an essential tool in French country kitchens. Each drainage hole on this piece was individually pierced by hand, giving it its wonderfully organic feel and subtle irregularities that speak to its handmade origins.
The warm, golden ochre glaze is classic of rural French pottery, developed not for decoration but for durability and daily use, and now prized for its rich, earthy character.
Details & Condition
• Origin: France
• Maker’s mark: La Guillotière (impressed)
• Period: Late 19th to early 20th century
• Material: Glazed terracotta earthenware
• Dimensions: Approximately 11.5” diameter x 2” tall
This piece shows authentic signs of age and use, including surface wear, glaze variation, and minor imperfections consistent with antique utilitarian pottery. No major cracks or structural issues observed. All wear adds to its beautiful, timeworn patina.
A Versatile Accent Piece
Today, antique French égouttoirs are loved as decorative objects as much as functional ones.
Style it on open shelving, use it as a fruit bowl, display it on a wall with other antique ceramics, or place it as a rustic centerpiece filled with seasonal produce or dried florals.
Its warm tone and handmade character bring instant French country charm to kitchens, dining spaces, and interiors layered with texture and history.
Atelier Chatelaine sources timeless European pieces with soul, history, and enduring beauty. Each item is carefully selected to bring the charm of old-world craftsmanship into modern homes, celebrating the art of collecting with intention.
Antique French Terracotta Égouttoir (Strainer Plate) from La Guillotière
An honest piece of French kitchen history, shaped by hand and time.
A Plate with a Story
This beautifully worn French égouttoir, or strainer plate, was crafted in the late 19th to early 20th century by the La Guillotière pottery workshop, known for producing sturdy, everyday earthenware for provincial homes.
Traditionally used for draining fresh cheeses, rinsing garden vegetables, and preparing fruits, the égouttoir was an essential tool in French country kitchens. Each drainage hole on this piece was individually pierced by hand, giving it its wonderfully organic feel and subtle irregularities that speak to its handmade origins.
The warm, golden ochre glaze is classic of rural French pottery, developed not for decoration but for durability and daily use, and now prized for its rich, earthy character.
Details & Condition
• Origin: France
• Maker’s mark: La Guillotière (impressed)
• Period: Late 19th to early 20th century
• Material: Glazed terracotta earthenware
• Dimensions: Approximately 11.5” diameter x 2” tall
This piece shows authentic signs of age and use, including surface wear, glaze variation, and minor imperfections consistent with antique utilitarian pottery. No major cracks or structural issues observed. All wear adds to its beautiful, timeworn patina.
A Versatile Accent Piece
Today, antique French égouttoirs are loved as decorative objects as much as functional ones.
Style it on open shelving, use it as a fruit bowl, display it on a wall with other antique ceramics, or place it as a rustic centerpiece filled with seasonal produce or dried florals.
Its warm tone and handmade character bring instant French country charm to kitchens, dining spaces, and interiors layered with texture and history.
Atelier Chatelaine sources timeless European pieces with soul, history, and enduring beauty. Each item is carefully selected to bring the charm of old-world craftsmanship into modern homes, celebrating the art of collecting with intention.