About Franciscan Ware

First offered in 1934 by Gladding-McBean and Company in California, Franciscan ware designs were largely floral. One Franciscan style in particular, Desert Rose, became one of the most popular American dinnerware patterns ever. Franciscan was integral in popularizing the California style of ceramics, drawing from both Spanish and Western styles. Though it remained popular thorough the 1970s, the Franciscan line was sold to Wedgwood in 1979.


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12 Clear Tiffin/franciscan Classic Wine Goblets$240.00 Ends Friday 1 bid 1 watcher
4 Franciscan Starburst Crescent Salad Jawbone Plates$157.50 Ends in 2 hours 4 bids 11 watchers
2 1950's Franciscan Starburst Coffee Mugs Nice Vintage$142.50 Ends Thursday 3 bids 7 watchers
Nwob Johnson Bros Franciscan Desert Rose 58 Piece Set $99.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 5 watchers
4 Franciscan Atomic Starburst 7" Salad Cereal Bowls$85.00 Ends in 2 hours 11 bids 12 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Large 12" Salad Serving Bowl - Nr!$78.77 Ends Sunday 7 bids 17 watchers
4 Franciscan Atomic Starburst 9" Luncheon Plates Lunch$59.99 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid 8 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Goblet$52.11 Ends Wednesday 4 bids 6 watchers
Franciscan Apple Jelly Jam Jar W/lid Ex. Cond. Nr $49.99 Ends Friday 1 bid 5 watchers
Franciscan Midnight Mist Gravy Boat / Underplate$49.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 2 watchers
Lot 8 Vintage Franciscan Apple Tumblers$47.00 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 11 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Goblet$46.11 Ends Wednesday 3 bids 7 watchers
Htf Franciscan Desert Rose Large Oval Tv Snack Tray Old$41.99 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 4 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Apple Lot 7+1 Sherbet Bowls No Res$40.99 Ends Tuesday 5 bids 15 watchers
1950s Franciscan Starburst Tall Grand Mug Eames Era$40.99 Ends Friday 1 bid 6 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Apple Covered Jam Jelly Jar W Lid Nr$39.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 15 watchers
Franciscan (california) Poppy 5 Dinner Plates 10"$38.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 4 watchers
Hard To Find Vintage Franciscan Apple Cookie Jar$37.55 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 12 watchers
Franciscan Apple Pepper Mill$34.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid 3 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cookie Jar-nice Piece!nr$34.33 Ends Thursday 6 bids 4 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Apple Oversized Cup & Saucer Nice$32.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 3 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Piggy Bank-hard To Find!$31.00 Ends Thursday 4 bids 18 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Apple Round Divided Platter 1953-58$30.99 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 11 watchers
Franciscan Pottery Apple Compote$30.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid 1 watcher
Vintage Franciscan Apple Round 8" Serving Bowl 1950$29.99 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 5 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Atomic Starburst 15" Oval Platter$29.99 Ends in 2 hours 1 bid 4 watchers
6 Franciscan (california) Poppy Bread Dishes$29.95 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 1 watcher
Vintage 1950's Franciscan Starburst Salad Plate Mint X2$27.00 Ends in 12 hours 2 bids 4 watchers
3 Franciscan Desert Rose Rimmed Soup Bowls Usa Mark$26.00 Ends Thursday 4 bids 2 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Atomic 3 Cereal Bowls$26.00 Ends Sunday 2 bids 2 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Dishes * Sm Mixing Bowl$26.00 Ends in 8 hours 6 bids 18 watchers
3 Vintage Mid Century Atomic Franciscan Starburst Bowls$25.99 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 11 watchers
Franciscan Desert Rose Large Scalloped Serving Bowl $24.99 Ends Sunday 1 bid 2 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Desert Rose Cereal Bowls (7) F Bksmp$24.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 1 watcher
6 Franciscan Desert Rose Glass Tulip Goblets 6"$24.95 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 2 watchers
Franciscan Desert Rose ~ 9 Vintage Coffee Mugs$24.95 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 9 watchers
6 Vintage Franciscan California Poppy 6" Plates!$24.49 Ends Friday 2 bids 9 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Atomic Bread Dessert Plates Mint!$24.38 Ends in 59 mins 7 bids 12 watchers
Franciscan Desert Rose Hand-painted Pitcher 64 Oz$23.99 Ends in 3 hours 1 bid 3 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Apple Serving Pieces$23.49 Ends Wednesday 5 bids 1 watcher
Franciscan Desert Rose Set Of 8 Sherbet Cups - Usa$22.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids 16 watchers
Franciscan Ware Coffee Pot Ivy -mint$20.50 Ends Tuesday 6 bids 7 watchers
Franciscan Ivy Serving Dish With Handles And Lid$20.50 Ends Saturday 2 bids 3 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Fruit Or Berry Bowl - Have 4$20.50 Ends in 4 hours 8 bids 5 watchers
Franciscan Desert Rose Covered Bowl Or Cannister$20.50 Ends in 2 hours 2 bids 8 watchers
Gladding Mcbean Franciscan Oasis Small Handled Pitcher$20.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 7 watchers
5-vintage 80's Franciscan Desert Rose Cup/mug 3 1/2 In.$19.99 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 10 watchers
2 Franciscan Gladding Mcbean Oasis Cereal Bowls 7-1/4"$19.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid 9 watchers
Vintage Franciscan Apple Dinner Plates ( 4 )$19.95 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 1 watcher
Franciscan Starburst Jelly Dish **rare Piece**$19.49 Ends Saturday 2 bids 2 watchers
Franciscan Starburst Butter Plate Cover (cover Onlyl)$18.00 Ends in 14 hours 4 bids 4 watchers
Franciscan Floral Platter$18.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid
Vintage Franciscan Coronado Satin Yellow Tumbler$17.99 Ends Wednesday 1 bid 2 watchers
4 Vintage Franciscan Atomic Starburst Cup & Saucer Sets$17.64 Ends in 2 hours 3 bids 3 watchers

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