A Sologne Thanksgiving: Gien Serving Pieces for the Feast

Thanksgiving is the one meal of the year when the serving pieces matter as much as the plates. The turkey needs a platter, the soup needs a tureen, and the pie needs somewhere beautiful to land. With its warm fall colors and wildlife drawings, Gien's Sologne pattern was practically made for the occasion.

Sologne is drawn by the artist Estelle Rebottaro and made in French faience at Gien, in the Loire Valley, where the manufactory has worked since 1821. For the plates, mugs and everyday pieces, see our guide to setting a fall table with Sologne; this guide is all about serving the feast.

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The Main Event

Gien Serving Platter Stag – Sologne

At 17¾" x 14 3/16", this is the platter for the turkey, with a stag in the center that appears as the carving goes on.

Gien Oval Platter Small – Sologne

A 15½" x 11½" oval for the ham, roasted vegetables or a second platter of turkey once the first one is passed.

Gien Soup Tureen – Sologne

An 80 oz tureen for butternut squash soup or chestnut bisque – or for mashed potatoes kept warm under the lid.

Sides, Sauces and Little Dishes

Gien Oblong Serving Tray Stag – Sologne

A long, narrow tray (about 14" x 6") for stuffing, sliced bread or a row of deviled eggs.

Gien Pickle Dish – Sologne

A 9" dish for cranberry sauce, pickles or olives – the small pieces that make the table look full.

Dessert and Coffee

Gien Cake Platter – Sologne

A 13¼" round platter for pumpkin pie, apple tart or a pecan pie.

Gien Cake Mold – Sologne

A decorated loaf mold, about 11¾" long – bake pumpkin bread in it and bring it straight to the table.

Gien Acrylic Serving Tray Large – Sologne

An 18¼" x 14 5/16" acrylic tray with Sologne artwork – carry coffee cups to the living room after dinner. There is also a small tray.

Thanksgiving Hosting Tips

• Plan the platters first – lay out every serving piece the night before and label each with a sticky note for the dish it will hold.
• Warm gently – faience doesn't like sudden temperature changes; rinse a tureen in warm water before filling it with hot soup.
• Serve family style – passing platters around the table is part of the warmth of the day.
• Save room on the table – put the carved turkey on the stag platter and leave the rest of the serving on a sideboard.

For more ideas – from Herend turkeys to other dinnerware – see our Thanksgiving table ideas, or browse Gien platters and all of Gien tableware.

Save your favorites: open any piece and tap the ♡ to add it to your Wishlist, then send the list to whoever is hosting this year.