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What is a biot jar?
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A biot jar is an open-mouthed round piece of pottery that originated in 16h-century France. People at the time used them to store olive oil. Normally, the pot features a drip glaze finish. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique biot jars.
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Blue vase in Italian glass, 1970, Italy
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An elegant Italian blown glass vase dating from the 1970s. It is distinguished by its generous shape with organic lines and its superb marbled decoration, blending deep shades of blu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Olive Green Handblown Bubble Glass Vase by Biot, France
By Biot
Located in London, GB
A beautiful tall olive green handblown bubble glass vase with good pontil mark probably Biot.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
Biot Bubble Glass Champagne Bucket, Hand-Blown Green Glass, France
By Biot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This large and elegant champagne bucket is a beautiful example of traditional Biot glassmaking, crafted in the South of France using time-honored artisanal techniques. Made from thic...
Category
20th Century French Wine Coolers
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 4 storage jars with Cork stoppers, Biot, France, 1960
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of four ceramic storage jars, made in Biot, in the south of France, around the 1960s.
Each jar is glazed in glossy white, decorated with hand-painted blue motifs and black typographic inscriptions (including Aromates, Café, Pâtes), and finished with a natural cork stopper.
Typical of post-war French kitchens, these jars combine functionality with Provençal decorative charm.
Key Features :
Type: Storage jars / Kitchen jars
Number of pieces: Set of 4
Origin: Biot, France
Period: 1960s
Material: Glazed ceramic
Closure: Cork stoppers
Colors: White, blue, black
Decoration: Hand-painted with inscriptions
Condition: Very good vintage condition, slight signs of wear consistent with age
Style :
Style: Provençal / Vintage French Kitchen / Mid-Century
Keywords :
Biot pottery, French kitchen jars, vintage ceramic...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Bubbled Hand-Blown Glass Pitcher – Biot, France, 1970s
By Biot
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An elegant hand-blown glass pitcher by Biot, France, dating from the 1970s. This piece showcases Biot’s signature bubbled glass effect, created by tiny air inclusions that give the s...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers
Materials
Blown Glass
Biot Handblown Glass Centerpiece Bowl with Wavy Rim
By Biot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant salad bowl or decorative centerpiece is a fine example of traditional Biot glass, handblown in the south of France using time-honored techniques. Characteristic of Biot ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Centerpieces
Materials
Blown Glass


