Pimpernel Placemat Set

Pimpernel "Imperial" 6+2 placemat and coaster set with pink transferware landscape.

Pimpernel is a British brand renowned for its high-quality home accessories, particularly its cork-backed placemats and coasters. Founded in the 20th century, Pimpernel has become synonymous with elegant table settings, offering a wide range of designs from traditional to contemporary. The 'Imperial' design features a classic pink transferware landscape, a style reminiscent of the popular Staffordshire blue and white transferware but rendered in a softer pink hue. Transferware, a technique of applying printed designs onto ceramics and other surfaces, was widely used in the 19th century and has continued to influence decorative arts. Pimpernel's adaptation of this style onto placemats and coasters reflects the enduring appeal of traditional British design aesthetics.

• Period: Late 20th Century
• Origin: United Kingdom