Schmid Design Folio Brasserie Line Souleiado Print Mini Casserole Dish, Vintage

Rare find! Schmid Souleiado Print Casserole Dish, made exclusively from Society Charles Demery for the Schmid Design Folio.  The Brasserie line, utilizing patterns heavily inspired by classic French country cottage aesthetics.  “Souleiado,” features a traditional French Provencal floral motif showcasing distinctive navy blue leaves with a stylized red or orange heart center. The hand-painted hearts and floral pattern are folklore style  The white pleated porcelain structure is accented with a clean, deep cobalt blue trim along the top rim. This style with blue rim bands and folk art designs was popular in mid-to-late 20th-century oven-to-table cookware  Schmid was a prominent American decorative arts company known for collaborating with various artists and European design houses to produce licensed collectibles, kitchenware, and holiday items during the late twentieth century. The Brasserie line, featuring Soleiado prints, captured the rustic charm of French provincial dining popular during the 1980s, marketed for everyday kitchen use and oven-to-table dining, and they remain popular today  Origin: France Material: porcelain, ceramic Time Period: 1980-1990 Dimensions: just under 2”H x 4”Diameter x 1.75”Depth  Excellent vintage condition, with minor light scuffing on the base but free from any chips, cracks or staining. Blue rim bands almost fully intact w very little paint loss. All motifs are intact with no paint loss. Looks good as new. See all photos. Sold as is.