Description
Rare Couroc of Monterey Monarch Butterfly Serving Set NOS Glasses Trays Bowl Circa 1960s
Measurements:
Large Tray: 18"L 12.5W x 1"H (45.72cm x 31.75cm x 2.54cm)
Med Tray: 12.5"L x 6.75"W x 1"H (31.75cm x 17.15cm x 2.54cm)
Bowl: 7.5"W x 7.5"D x 1.25"H (19.05cm x 19.05cm x 3.18cm)
Glassware: 4.25"T x 3.25"R (10.80cm x 8.26cm)
Markings: Couroc and Couroc Stickers - Original brochures
Weight: 12.7 lbs.
Professionally boxed and ready to ship immediately.
Shipping Info: 18"H x 18"W x 18"D 17 Lbs.
A wonderfully complete and visually striking mid-century Couroc of Monterey California serving and barware set, featuring the ever-charming Monarch butterfly motif across a coordinated group of trays, bowl, and matching glassware.
Executed in Couroc's signature glossy black melamine, the set is decorated with vivid orange-and-gold Monarch butterflies floating among delicate stylized foliage. The contrast between the deep black ground and the warm butterfly coloration gives the set a dramatic yet playful look that feels unmistakably mid-century California.
This beautifully assembled set includes:
one large rectangular serving tray
one medium tray
one small serving bowl
six new old stock glasses in their original box
original Couroc paper materials / brochures
The large tray is especially eye-catching, with multiple butterflies in flight creating a wonderfully graphic composition. The medium tray and bowl echo the same design language, while the six glasses carry the coordinating butterfly decoration and make the set feel complete and ready for display or entertaining.
Displayed together, the pieces create a fabulous vintage cocktail-hour presentation and would look amazing on a bar cart, credenza, patio table, or in a mid-century dining or entertaining space. The set has just the right mix of sophistication and whimsy and would appeal equally to the Couroc collector, butterfly lover, or anyone drawn to iconic California modern design.
Condition is excellent throughout. The set presents beautifully, with no chips, cracks, crazing, or damage of any kind. The pieces have been very well preserved, and the six glasses remain especially desirable as new old stock in the original box. The inclusion of the original brochures adds an extra layer of collector appeal.
A charming and increasingly hard-to-find coordinated Couroc set - bold, decorative, and wonderfully evocative of the stylish California entertaining culture of the 1960s.
A fantastic collector set for serving, display, or gifting.
Any photographs showing furniture or additional decor are included only to demonstrate styling and scale. Only the featured items that are itemized above are included with the purchase.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Glasses are brand new in original box - everything has little to no wear and look new.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Brand: The Couroc Company
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Melamine
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Measurements:
Large Tray: 18"L 12.5W x 1"H (45.72cm x 31.75cm x 2.54cm)
Med Tray: 12.5"L x 6.75"W x 1"H (31.75cm x 17.15cm x 2.54cm)
Bowl: 7.5"W x 7.5"D x 1.25"H (19.05cm x 19.05cm x 3.18cm)
Glassware: 4.25"T x 3.25"R (10.80cm x 8.26cm)
Markings: Couroc and Couroc Stickers - Original brochures
Weight: 12.7 lbs.
Professionally boxed and ready to ship immediately.
Shipping Info: 18"H x 18"W x 18"D 17 Lbs.
A wonderfully complete and visually striking mid-century Couroc of Monterey California serving and barware set, featuring the ever-charming Monarch butterfly motif across a coordinated group of trays, bowl, and matching glassware.
Executed in Couroc's signature glossy black melamine, the set is decorated with vivid orange-and-gold Monarch butterflies floating among delicate stylized foliage. The contrast between the deep black ground and the warm butterfly coloration gives the set a dramatic yet playful look that feels unmistakably mid-century California.
This beautifully assembled set includes:
one large rectangular serving tray
one medium tray
one small serving bowl
six new old stock glasses in their original box
original Couroc paper materials / brochures
The large tray is especially eye-catching, with multiple butterflies in flight creating a wonderfully graphic composition. The medium tray and bowl echo the same design language, while the six glasses carry the coordinating butterfly decoration and make the set feel complete and ready for display or entertaining.
Displayed together, the pieces create a fabulous vintage cocktail-hour presentation and would look amazing on a bar cart, credenza, patio table, or in a mid-century dining or entertaining space. The set has just the right mix of sophistication and whimsy and would appeal equally to the Couroc collector, butterfly lover, or anyone drawn to iconic California modern design.
Condition is excellent throughout. The set presents beautifully, with no chips, cracks, crazing, or damage of any kind. The pieces have been very well preserved, and the six glasses remain especially desirable as new old stock in the original box. The inclusion of the original brochures adds an extra layer of collector appeal.
A charming and increasingly hard-to-find coordinated Couroc set - bold, decorative, and wonderfully evocative of the stylish California entertaining culture of the 1960s.
A fantastic collector set for serving, display, or gifting.
Any photographs showing furniture or additional decor are included only to demonstrate styling and scale. Only the featured items that are itemized above are included with the purchase.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Glasses are brand new in original box - everything has little to no wear and look new.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Brand: The Couroc Company
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Melamine
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Glasses are brand new in original box - everything has little to no wear and look new.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
5 x 18 x 13 in
Circa 1960s Couroc Melamine Butterflies Glassware & Serving Trays Set- 9 Pieces
Estimate $280-$560
Starting Bid
$140
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