Shenango China Creamer
$12.00
Why I love this piece:
Restaurant ware was built to survive decades of daily use, which is exactly why pieces like this are still going strong today. Bringing home a piece of American china history, instead of something mass-produced and new, keeps that story going, one thrifted find at a time.
Details:
- Maker: Shenango China, New Castle, PA
- Pattern: Red floral with scalloped rim border
- Type: Individual creamer, restaurant ware
- Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks
- Approximate size: 2"
- Great for: cream service, bud vase, styling shelves, collectors of restaurant ware
A note on vintage: This piece is pre-loved and may carry gentle marks of its history — please see photos for exact condition.
Vintage Shenango China Creamer | Red Floral Restaurant Ware | New Castle, PA
Here’s a sweet little piece of American diner history! This individual creamer was made by Shenango China in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a legendary name in commercial “restaurant ware.” It features a crisp red floral and scalloped rim design, hand-applied with that signature mid-century restaurant charm.
Shenango supplied china to hotels, diners, and restaurants across the country for decades, and pieces like this one are prized today for their heavy, durable build and nostalgic charm. This little creamer is the perfect size for a single serving of cream at your table or styled on open shelving with other collected china.