Vintage Pear Blossom Ceramic Tile Trivet on Wood Paddle

A Pear for the Kitchen Wall

There's something about a pear in a still life that just feels right — unhurried, warm, a little old-fashioned in the best way. This vintage ceramic tile captures that feeling perfectly, with a pair of golden pears nestled among green leaves and delicate blossoms, all framed by an ornate scrollwork border in teal, burgundy, and brown. The tile is a transfer-printed decorative piece, likely produced in the mid-to-late 20th century and attributed to the Regent Products Corporation, a longtime wholesale distributor based near Chicago. These fruit-motif tiles were popular kitchen accessories — cheerful, practical, and meant to be used. This one has been given a second life, set into a contemporary light wood paddle with a natural finish and a hanging hole at the top. It works beautifully as a trivet for a warm teapot, a small cheese or bread board accent, or simply hung on the wall where it can do what it was always meant to do — make the kitchen feel a little more like home.

Details

• Vintage decorative ceramic tile, likely mid-to-late 20th century
• Transfer-printed pear and blossom motif with ornate scrollwork border
• Colors: golden yellow, green, teal, burgundy/brown on a cream ground
• Attributed to Regent Products Corp. (River Grove, IL — wholesale distributor)
• Set into a contemporary light blond wood paddle with natural finish
• Tile measures 4.125″ square
• Paddle features a hanging hole for wall display
• Functions as a trivet, decorative wall hanging, or serving accent

Condition

The tile is in very good vintage condition with a clean, intact surface — no chips, cracks, or significant wear visible. The wood paddle is contemporary and in excellent condition. Please note: the tile is vintage, but the wood mounting is new and not vintage.