This vintage 1940s Lu-Ray Pastels 8-inch plate by Taylor, Smith & Taylor features the iconic soft pink glaze collectors adore. Part of the classic Lu-Ray pastel line produced in West Virginia, this smaller plate size works beautifully as a salad plate, dessert plate, or layering piece in a mixed pastel tablescape.
The smooth minimalist silhouette reflects Art Deco influence and early mid-century American design.
Diameter: approx. 8 inches
Weight: approx. 12.1 oz
Height: approx. 1 inch
A timeless heirloom piece for pastel lovers and cottage-style collectors.
🏺 HISTORY (Use For Both Listings)
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.
