One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris led to an apprenticeship at age 12 with a local potter. In 1870, he began working in the studio of the leading ceramist, Theodore Deck.
Lachenal was a quick study and by 1873, he had demonstrated considerable talent to be appointed Director of Decoration in Deck’s studio as well as receiving an Honorable Mention at the World’s Fair in Vienna.
By 1881 Lachenal had opened his studio with his wife and fellow ceramist, Anne Le Cloarec, in Paris Auteuil neighborhood where there was a high concentration of ceramic production and artistic exchange. He subsequently moved his studio production outside of Paris; however, his impact on the artistic capital only increased with time. He won gold medals there in 1889 and 1900 at the Expositions Universelle.
By the early-1900s, large exhibitions of his work were held at the Österreichisches Museum fur Angewandte Kunst in Vienna and Munich and Louis Majerelle’s new Paris showrooms at the former site of Bing’s Maison de l’Art Nouveau. It was his breadth and range that set him apart from other contemporary artists working in the field. He worked in faience and stoneware, and he collaborated with sculptors to produce ceramic versions of their work. His oeuvre included applied experimental decorative ceramic styles as well as masterful sculpted organic models which reflected the evolving trend of Japonisme.
Lachenal’s creative solutions of utilizing hydrofluoric acid to remove the outer layer of glazes to create a velvety matte finish became his hallmark email mat veloute. As a harbinger and master of the Art Nouveau style, Lachenal’s ceramic work moved french ceramics from an appreciative replication of the natural world influenced by the arts from Japan to a fully actualized aesthetic in which artistic process and form expressed these higher laws found in nature. Lachenal leaves an incredible legacy.
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Small French Art Deco Turquoise Fish Vase Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Art Deco Turquoise Fish Vase Lachenal. Height / 4.2 inches. 3.5 by 1.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Pair of Art Deco French Aqua Blue Plates Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Art Deco French Aqua Blue Plates Edmond Lachenal. 7.8 inches diameter. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was a key figure in the French art pottery movem...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Daum # Nancy, Vase "After Edmond Lachenal", Art Nouveau Early 1900s
By Edmond Lachenal, Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and extremely rare Daum # Nancy vase designed after a drawing by Edmond Lachenal, France late 1800s. Signed, etched and gilt "Daum # Nancy, d'après E. Lachenal". Decorations o...
Glass
Edmond Lechenal Turquoisse Blue Dish/Bowl, France, 1930’s
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Edmond Lechenal Turquoisse Blue Dish/Bowl, France, 1930’s, signed Diam. 10.25
Ceramic
large art deco blue ceramic vase signed Lachenal unique handmade circa 1940
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Edmond Lachenal Large art deco ceramic vase Blue ceramic glaze color Realised circa 1940 original perfect condition Signed heigth 33 cm large 22 cm
Ceramic
Art Nouveau Stoneware Vitis Vase by Edmond Lachenal and Émile Decoeur
By Émile Decoeur, Edmond Lachenal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The finest examples of vases produced in collaboration between Edmond Lachenal and Emile Decoeur date from 1901-1904. This vase, with the word “original” marked on its underside, ind...
Stoneware
Art Nouveau Earthenware Floral Vase by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
EDMOND LACHENAL (1855-1948) One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris le...
Earthenware
Lachenal & Jaéglé, Glazed Ceramic Vase with Bamboo Motif, France, c. 1920
By Georges Jaegle, Raoul Lachenal, Edmond Lachenal
Located in New York, NY
Exhibited: Salon de la société nationale des beaux-arts, 1894. For the original vase by Edmond Lachenal. Bibliography: - Revue des arts décoratifs, 15th year, 1894-1895. The origina...
Ceramic
Lachenal & Jaéglé, Glazed Ceramic Vase with Bamboo Motif, France, c. 1920
By Edmond Lachenal, Raoul Lachenal, Georges Jaegle
Located in New York, NY
Exhibited: Salon de la société nationale des beaux-arts, 1894. For the original vase by Edmond Lachenal. Bibliography: - Revue des arts décoratifs, 15th year, 1894-1895. The origina...
Ceramic
Lachenal, Art Deco Ceramic Vase, circa 1930
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lachenal, Art Deco ceramic vase, circa 1930.
Ceramic
Edmond LACHENAL for L'ESCALIER DE CRISTAL, Bowl decorated with flowers
By Edmond Lachenal, L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This elegant ceramic bowl was created by Edmond Lachenal for L’Escalier de Cristal around 1890. It bears his signature. A ceramist and painter, Edmond Lachenal is known for his past...
Earthenware
blue art deco 20th century jewelry or decorative ceramic box by Lachenal 1940
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Edmond Lachenal Blue art deco jewelry or decorative ceramic box 20th century design ceramic Signed original perfect condition Height 17 cm Large 18 cm
Ceramic
Art Deco Large French Aqua Blue Platter Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Aqua Blue Platter Edmond Lachenal circa 1930. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was a key figure in the French art pottery movement, and his works a...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Large 20th century art deco blue ceramic and metal vase by Lachenal 28 cm 1930
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Edmond Lachenal Large art deco ceramic vase Blue ceramic glaze color with a large grey metallic piece in the center Original perfect condition signed under the base Height 28 c...
Ceramic
Early 20th C. French Barbotine Faience Duck Wall Sculpture by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Dallas, TX
This striking antique French wall sculpture depicts a mallard duck in mid-flight, modeled in high relief with wings raised and neck fully extended. Crafted in France circa 1900, the ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
French Deco Turquoise Ceramic "PV" Vase Attributed to Raoul Lachenal
By Raoul Lachenal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco ceramic vase attributed to Raoul Lachenal (Studio Boulogne-Sur-Seine, France) circa 1930s. Incised "PV France" signature, indicating the "Peasant Vi...
Ceramic
Émile Gallé Miniature Cameo Vase, Art Nouveau, Ca 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé miniature Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 7...
Glass
$2,995
H 13.39 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Large Art Nouveau Stoneware Vase by Mettlach, Villeroy & Boch, Germany, 1904
By Minton, Mettlach, Rörstrand, Teco Art Pottery, Villeroy & Boch
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and amazing Art Nouveau / Jugend (in the Secession style) ivory-colored stoneware vase. Made by Mettlach, Villeroy & Boch, Germany in 1904. Excellent original condition. No...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Footed Art Deco Bronze Bowl / Dish by Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
By Akta Brons, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful footed art deco bronze bowl with amazing patina. Made by Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Marked 'ÄKTA BRONS'.
Bronze
Emile Gallé French Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase
By Émile Gallé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Emille Galle (1846-1904). Émile Gallé was a French glass maker and furniture designer, who had his home in his native Nancy. His favourite topic, which he frequently used in his wor...
Glass
Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906
By Émile Gallé
Located in Delft, NL
Émile Gallé long neck Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, 1904-1906 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 30 cm high long neck Cameo vase m...
Glass
Pair of Nickel-Plated Art Deco Wall Floral Sconces
By Donald Deskey
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique fixtures possibly from a St. Louis Art Deco era theatre or skyscraper. Pair brass nickel plated 3 - tiered, step base decorative wall floral vases / sconces or urns. Some mino...
Brass
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
By Daum
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Art Nouveau Daum Nancy Pedestal Vase
Art Glass
$2,626
H 2.17 in W 6.07 in D 6.11 in
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Antonio da Ros, Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Antonio da Ros (attributed) for Cenedese large & heavy vintage Italian Murano glass bowl, serving dish or ashtray, circa 1965-1975. Utilizing the Sommerso technique this large, heavy...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Art Nouveau Cameo Vase, After Émile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite cameo vase after Émile Gallé displays a rich amber hue displaying high relief design of leaves and flowers. The intricate details and subtle color variations exemplify...
Art Glass
Very Rare Art Deco Fish Vase Cracke Glaze Orchies France 1920s
By Orchies
Located in Poperinge, BE
Very rare bulbous vase with a crackle effect and colorful fish decoration on a cream or beige background. This vase was manufactured by Orchies France and dates from the Art Deco per...
Earthenware
$3,446Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.14 in Dm 2.76 in
Émile Gallé Art Nouveau Vase, Cameo Glass with Flowers, 1900s
By Émile Gallé
Located in Lisbon, PT
An Émile Gallé vase by features an Art Nouveau acid-etched clematis flowers and leaves in warm brown and amber tones over a yellow ground. Gallé, a master of botanical symbolism, c...
Art Glass
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal. blue tulips and red carnations. Diameter / 10.5 inches. H / 2.2 inches. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was...
Ceramic, Pottery, Faience
Antique Lachenal French Pottery Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Vase
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique French pottery vase in Art Deco form with shoulder banded in relief and thick turquoise crackle glaze, circa 1920. From the pottery of the famous French ceramicist Edmond Lac...
Pottery
Lantern-Shaped Art Nouveau Vase with Bats & Moon by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Earthenware
Large French Iznik Blue Platter Bowl Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Platter bowl signed Lachenal circa 1930. Rare blue Iznik background with carnations. Edmond Lachenal ( 1855 – 1948) was a French potter. He was a key figure in the Frenc...
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Small French Art Deco Turquoise Vase Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Art Deco Turquoise Vase signed Lachenal. Height / 4.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Art Nouveau Water Spirit Stoneware Sculpture by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
EDMOND LACHENAL (1855-1948) One of France’s most influential ceramists, Edmond Lachenal contributed significantly to the development of Art Nouveau. His poor beginnings in Paris led...
Stoneware
French Blue Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Edmond Lachenal, circa 1900
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Blue Art Deco ceramic vase by Edmond Lachenal, circa 1900. Signature underneath vase.
Ceramic
Egytptian Blue Ceramic Bowl by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Montreal, QC
Persian blue ceramic bowl by Edmond Lachenal signed: Lachenal.
Ceramic
Sold
H 14.57 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Large Blue Art Deco Ceramic Vase by Edmond Lachenal 1900 Decoration
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Edmond Lachenal (1855-1948) Elegant large blue art deco period ceramic vase Original 20th century design Realised circa 1920 Original good c...
Ceramic
French Art Deco Turquoise Bowl Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco turquoise bowl signed Lachenal. Measures: Height 2.3 inches. Diameter 5.3 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
French Art Deco Turquoise Vase Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco Turquoise Vase signed Lachenal. Height / 7.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Pair of Turquoise Vases, Edmond Lachenal Signed. Art Deco Period, Rare
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of Edmond Lachenal turquoise blue volcanic glazed ceramic vases in wonderful antique condition. Edmond Lachenal (1855-1948) was con...
Ceramic