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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
Vide Poche or Ashtray in Glass, Bubles Patterns France, circa 1970 From Biot
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche or ashtray in in Glass. It has been done circa 1970, in France.
It has been made in Biot.
Transparent yellow Color.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Ashtrays
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of French Biot Bubble Glass Hurricane Candle Holders
By Biot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant pair of French Biot glass hurricane candle holders exemplifies the enduring tradition of glassmaking from the village of Biot, located in the South of France. Mouth-blow...
Category
20th Century French Candle Lamps
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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
Pair of vases from the Biot factory in art glass, France, 1980
By Biot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of vintage hand-blown glass vases from the Biot glassworks, recognizable by their fine air bubbles trapped within the glass. Their slender, slightly angled silhouette adds a sculptural and elegant touch. The luminous amber hue varies subtly from one vase to the other, creating a beautiful contrast while maintaining visual harmony.
Typical of French craftsmanship from the 1980s, these vases can be used individually as decorative objects or to hold a few floral stems. Their minimalist and organic design integrates perfectly into a vintage, contemporary, or Mediterranean interior.
Characteristics
Period: 1980s
Origin: France
Manufacture: Biot Glassworks
Material: Blown glass
Color: Amber
Special feature: Characteristic air bubbles (bubbled glass)
Shape: Slender and slightly inclined
Use: Decorative vase or bud vase
Condition: Good vintage condition
Style
Vintage
French craftsmanship
Organic design
Late mid-century modern
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Category
Vintage 1980s French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass
Biot Blue Bubble Glass Ice Bucket, Hand-Blown, Coastal Design, France
By Biot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This ice bucket is a beautiful example of hand-blown glass from the renowned glassworks of Biot, in the South of France. Created using the iconic bubble glass technique (verre bullé)...
Category
20th Century French Wine Coolers
Materials
Blown Glass


