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Georges Briard

Artist and designer Georges Briard (1917–2005) — a name that has for more than a century been a marker of spectacular and stylish vintage glassware, serveware and other household objects — was born Jascha Brojdo in Russian Ukraine.

Brojdo grew up in Poland and moved to the United States in the 1930s, studying art at the University of Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, he began hand-painting metal serving trays while working for Max Wille of M. Wille Company, where Wille suggested changing his name to distinguish his commercial work from his fine art.

As Georges Briard, Brojdo created award-winning designs for items including glasses, trays, coffeepots and dishes in materials like glass, ceramics, metal and wood; he even created gold-plated serveware. His serveware was especially popular from the 1950s to ’70s. It was produced by companies including Culver, Pfaltzgraff and Mdina Glass and sold at high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Bonwit Teller. His designs have a signature opulence, evoking the mid-century modern aesthetic of his time as well as borrowing elements from Art Nouveau and Venetian styles, while the quirky, playful barware pieces he produced featured peacock feathers, skulls and tennis balls.

With colorful, intricate patterns and motifs such as butterflies, Christmas trees and Piet Mondrian-esque geometric abstractions, Georges Briard glasses and dishes were found in the homes of the most fashionable hosts of the mid-century. Today, they are highly prized by collectors.

Find a collection of Georges Briard vintage bar glasses, serving trays and other goods on 1stDibs.

Mid-Century Briard Forbidden Fruit Gold Glass Canapé Trays, set of 12
Mid-Century Briard Forbidden Fruit Gold Glass Canapé Trays, set of 12

Mid-Century Briard Forbidden Fruit Gold Glass Canapé Trays, set of 12

By Georges Briard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the designer Georges Briard, and from the Forbidden Fruit collection, a set of twelve pebbled glass and gold leaf canapé trays, circa 1969. Georges Briard created his glass For...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard Mosaic Glass and Wood Side Tables, 3 pieces
Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard Mosaic Glass and Wood Side Tables, 3 pieces

Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard Mosaic Glass and Wood Side Tables, 3 pieces

By Georges Briard

Located in Atlanta, GA

A trio of coffee, side, or accent tables designed by Georges Briard. Mid-century modernist glass mosaic and walnut tables with slender conical legs. The tabletop is composed of light...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard

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Foil

Georges Briard Post Modern Coasters Set c.1980
Georges Briard Post Modern Coasters Set c.1980

Georges Briard Post Modern Coasters Set c.1980

$225 / set

H 2.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Georges Briard Post Modern Coasters Set c.1980

By Georges Briard

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original set of six Post Modern coasters and holder by Georges Briard. The bright colors, geometric shapes and playfulness are associated with the 1980s Memphis Group desig...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Georges Briard

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Plastic

Golden Celeste Briard Glasses, set of eight, circa 1957
Golden Celeste Briard Glasses, set of eight, circa 1957

Golden Celeste Briard Glasses, set of eight, circa 1957

By Georges Briard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight Mid-Century glasses in the Golden Celeste pattern by Georges Briard, first shown in their 1957 catalogue. Georges Briard created award-winning designs for items inclu...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard

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Art Glass

Large Briard Bent Glass Gold Butterfly Square Platter
Large Briard Bent Glass Gold Butterfly Square Platter

Large Briard Bent Glass Gold Butterfly Square Platter

By Georges Briard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the designer Georges Briard, and from the Butterfly collection, a large square pebbled glass and gold leaf platter, circa 1969. Georges Briard created his Butterfly collection...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard

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Art Glass

Four Rare Georges Briard Icicle Pattern Rocks Glasses in Yellow
Four Rare Georges Briard Icicle Pattern Rocks Glasses in Yellow

Four Rare Georges Briard Icicle Pattern Rocks Glasses in Yellow

By Georges Briard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Set of 4, hard to find mid-century modern, Georges Briard "icicle" pattern rocks glasses in yellow. Clear glass with raised, textured pinstripes of yellow beading with undulating top...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard

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Glass

Forbidden Fruit Glass & Wood Tray, Briard, 1960s
Forbidden Fruit Glass & Wood Tray, Briard, 1960s

Forbidden Fruit Glass & Wood Tray, Briard, 1960s

By Georges Briard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the designer Georges Briard, and from the Forbidden Fruit collection, a White Opal glass serving tray with wood and brass handles, circa 1960s. Georges Briard produced his For...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard

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Brass

Memphasis Sunburst Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket with Coaster Set
Memphasis Sunburst Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket with Coaster Set

Memphasis Sunburst Pattern Post Modern Lacquer Ice Bucket with Coaster Set

By Georges Briard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Georges Briard Memphasis plastic-lacquer ice bucket in the Sunburst pattern, along with the corresponding coaster set, inspired by the Memphis Art Movement, produced in Japan, 1985...

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Georges Briard

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Plastic

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Georges Briard Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$250BarwareGlass1970s
2026$295BarwareGlass1980s
2025$100BarwareMetal, Plastic20th Century
2025$95PorcelainPorcelainCirca 1960
2025$450More Dining and Entertaining, BarwareGlass1960s
2025$250Tableware, BarwareGlass, Plastic1980s
2025$165BarwareMilk Glass1960
2025$300Barware, GlassGlass, Gold1960s
2025$300BarwareGlass1970s
$245
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$95-$450
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Georges Briard furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Georges Briard furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Georges Briard furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Georges Briard were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Culver Ltd., The Couroc Company, and Hazel-Atlas. Prices for Georges Briard furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $95 and can go as high as $1,650, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $425.