Gold Stand Pineapple Fruit Bowl Porcelain Limoges Box

A bowl heaped with fruit and crowned by a pineapple rises on a gleaming gold stand, like the centerpiece of a grand French banquet table. Every bit of it was painted by hand on porcelain in Limoges, France.

A Banquet on a Pedestal

Footed fruit bowls, or compotes, have graced dining tables for centuries, and the pineapple on top was once the ultimate sign of a generous host. This piece gathers that whole tradition into a small form, with the gold stand lifting the fruit like a still life painting.

Still Life Inspiration

The mix of fruit gives the painters plenty of color to work with, and every piece is brushed by hand, so the tones vary slightly from box to box. The gold base adds a formal note that suits a dining room or a china cabinet.

Gracing the Sideboard

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• A gold stand lifts the fruit bowl like a classic compote
• Fits fruit, dining and hospitality collections

Set it on a sideboard, a buffet or a shelf beside fine china. It makes a gracious housewarming present, a thank-you for a dinner party host, or a fine choice for someone who loves to entertain. Pair it with the pineapple, lemon and cherry boxes for an abundant display that celebrates a full and welcoming table, the kind of spread every good host hopes to set.