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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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
Edmond LACHENAL for L'ESCALIER DE CRISTAL, Bowl decorated with flowers
By L'Escalier de Cristal, Edmond Lachenal
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
Daum Crystal Pate de Verre Flower Bowl
By Daum
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Daum crystal Pate de Verre single flower (it can be a Groundsel) and large leaves bowl depicting different shades of blue and turquoi...
Crystal
Footed Art Deco Bronze Bowl / Dish by Äkta Brons, Sweden, 1930s.
By Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Akta Brons
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
$2,100Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.17 in W 6.07 in D 6.11 in
Large Cenedese Italian Asymmetric Blue Sommerso Murano Glass Bowl, Dish, Ashtray
By Cenedese, Antonio da Ros
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
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Dish with Raised Bowl by GAB, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant Swedish Art Deco bronze centerpiece dish produced by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), dating from the 1930s. The piece features a wide circular tray with a raised, scalloped bowl...
Bronze
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
$2,625
H 2.56 in W 6.42 in D 6.34 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
French Bronze Cherub Dish Gilt Tazza Decorative Bowl After Clodion
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning single French bronze and ormolu cherub dish- or tazza This stunning piece is in the manner of Clodion Visually stunning and of outstanding quality Classic chubby putti in br...
Bronze
1930s French Silver Bowl by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silver plate bowl by Christofle from France, 1930s. Low round bowl with lovely scalloped edge. Original finish shows nice age and patina. Perfect as a decorative object or ...
Silver Plate
$1,972
H 2.37 in Dm 9.45 in
Art Deco Organically Shaped Stoneware Bowl / Dish by Arne Bang, Denmark, 1930s
By Arne Bang
Located in Odense, DK
An exceptional and sculptural Art Deco stoneware bowl model no. 206 by Danish ceramicist Arne Bang, executed in the 1930s. This organically shaped dish departs from Bang’s more geome...
Stoneware
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.55 in Dm 7.68 in
Vintage Carnival Bowl, English Lustre Glass, Decorative Confectionery Dish, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carnival bowl. An English, lustre glass decorative confectionery dish, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Lustre and warm amber hues adorn this charmin...
Glass
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
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
Egytptian Blue Ceramic Bowl by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Montreal, QC
Persian blue ceramic bowl by Edmond Lachenal signed: Lachenal.
Ceramic
Antique Lachenal French Art Nouveau Pottery Rooster Vase Basket
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Lachenal Art Nouveau pottery rooster basket in deep turquoise crackle glaze, circa 1900. Nice piece. 7 1/2" high, 9 1/2 long, 4 1/2" deep. Excel...
Pottery