Vintage 1950s Barth & Dreyfuss “Californian” Ceramic Tumbler – Citrus Fruit Pattern

Brighten your day with a splash of mid-century California charm. This vintage ceramic tumbler by Barth & Dreyfuss features a bold and playful citrus fruit motif, including a whole lemon, a sliced grapefruit, and stylized green leaves in a hand-painted effect. Made in California in the 1950s, this piece showcases the popular “Californian” style that brought cheerful fruit and botanical designs into American kitchens and dining rooms during the post-war era.

Perfect as a kitchen accent, small flower vase, or sunny collectible cup, it adds a retro pop of color to any shelf or tabletop. The surface displays natural crazing and patina consistent with vintage age, adding to its authenticity and rustic appeal.
Barth & Dreyfuss was a well-known California-based ceramics company producing colorful dinnerware and serveware during the 1940s–1960s. Their “Californian” line celebrated regional pride through bold fruit and floral motifs, often with hand-applied designs and sunny color palettes. Pieces like this evoke a sense of optimism and abundance, popular in the post-WWII era, when home décor leaned toward joy, practicality, and fresh starts.

Wear & Condition

item is vintage or antique, and as such, may exhibit typical signs of age—including light surface wear, patina, faint discoloration, minor imperfections & crazing. These characteristics are part of its charm and story. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing

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Use & Safety

All items are for decorative use only and are not toys. Please handle with care and keep out of reach of children.

Lead Disclaimer

Some vintage pieces may have been produced before modern lead safety regulations. These are sold for decorative purposes only and are not intended for food or drink use.

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