This authentic vintage 1940s Lu-Ray Pastels dinner plate by Taylor, Smith & Taylor (TS&T) features the signature soft blush pink glaze that made Lu-Ray one of America’s most beloved pastel dinnerware lines. Marked “TS&T Lu-Ray Pastels U.S.A.” on the back, this piece represents the clean-lined optimism of the Art Deco to early mid-century transition.
With its smooth rim and luminous pastel glaze, this 9-inch plate embodies understated elegance. The glaze has light vintage wear consistent with age, adding charm and authenticity.
A beautiful addition to cottage kitchens, romantic spring tablescapes, or pastel collections.
Diameter: approx. 9 inches
Weight: approx. 1 lb 1 oz (17 oz)
Height: approx. 1 inch
Lu-Ray Pastels was introduced in the late 1930s by Taylor, Smith & Taylor in Chester, West Virginia. During the 1940s, its solid pastel palette became symbolic of optimism and modern simplicity. Unlike ornate Victorian china, Lu-Ray embraced color-block minimalism — a bold shift that aligned with Art Deco and early modern American design.
Pink remains one of the most desirable Lu-Ray colors among collectors today.
