{"product_id":"vintage-franciscan-desert-rose-teacup-candle","title":"Franciscan Desert Rose Teacup Candle","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHand-Poured Soy Wax Candle in a Collectible Earthenware Teacup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn iconic piece of American tableware, thoughtfully reimagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Franciscan Desert Rose teacup has been carefully sourced and transformed into a decorative candle, hand-poured in small batches with natural soy wax and finished with hand-placed dried botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced in 1941, the Desert Rose pattern became one of the best-selling casual dinnerware collections in American history. Its hand-painted pink blooms and rich green foliage offered a distinctly American alternative to traditional European bone china, earning a place in homes across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, this beloved vintage vessel has been given a second life as a functional piece of home décor designed to be enjoyed long after the candle is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach candle is individually poured and decorated by hand, making every piece uniquely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic vintage Franciscan Desert Rose teacup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthenware made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern produced approximately 1941–1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-poured soy wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorated with dried botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable collectible vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Brooklyn, NY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach available teacup is listed separately and identified by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical color\/design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual vessel photograph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a vintage collectible vessel, we highly recommend using a candle warming lamp rather than burning the candle directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA candle lamp:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreserves the vintage teacup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtends fragrance life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an even melt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates open flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany customers choose this option to enjoy both the scent and the beauty of the vessel for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf Burning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you choose to burn your candle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim wicks to ¼ inch before each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurn on a heat-safe surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from drafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave unattended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscontinue use when approximately ½ inch of wax remains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all vintage vessels, repeated exposure to high temperatures may affect the longevity of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Vintage Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese teacups were previously loved and may show subtle signs of age consistent with vintage china. Minor variations, markings, or imperfections are part of their charm and history and are not considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Concrete Garden Candles","offers":[{"title":"Magnolia + Peony White + Yellow Flowers","offer_id":48804048371867,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Magnolia + Peony Orange + Yellow Flowers","offer_id":48804048404635,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gardenia + Lemon Peel Purple + White Flowers","offer_id":48804048437403,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/1208\/8392\/files\/IMG_3450.jpg?v=1781812655","url":"https:\/\/concretegardencandles.com\/products\/vintage-franciscan-desert-rose-teacup-candle","provider":"Concrete Garden Candles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}