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.
Georges Briard Egyptian Pharaoh Gold Leaf Vide-Poche Dish
By Georges Briard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A six-sided gold leaf vide-Poche from the Mid-Century design studio of Georges Briard, 1957-1959. Produced in partnership with Glass Guild, the plate is adorned with 24 karat gold l...
Art Glass
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Midcentury Modern Dish Catchall, circa 1960s
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A rectangular glass dish catchall with gold design, Midcentury Modern design period, by designer Georges Briard, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. A great piece for jewelry or other ite...
Glass
Midcentury Modern Jewelry Dish
By Georges Briard
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage bent glass dish with gold sunflower center and sheaf-of-wheat design details around edge, by designer Georges Briard, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century USA. A beautiful transparent decorative dish with bright gold details, and textured underside; use as a standalone piece on a cocktail table, credenza, etc. Use to hold jewelry (demonstrated), or other, etc., many uses. Very good condition as shown in images and video, no chips noted. With designers' makers' mark, as shown. Dimensions: 5.69" Depth x 5.69" Width. Other items shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: For Italian Ginori box search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243501722 Cartier coffee...
Gold
Midcentury Georges Briard Gilt Glass Appetizers Dishes Set of 2
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern Georges Briard gold leaf glass appetizers plates set of 2. The square shaped canape hors d'oeuvre plates with s...
Art Glass
Georges Briard 'Forbidden Fruit' White Art Glass Dish with Black and Gold Design
By Georges Briard
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Signed 6" square Georges Briard 'Forbidden Fruit' art glass dish in white milky glass with 22k gold and black abstract design. Great vintage condition: no chips, cracks, or much wear if any to the metallic gold. The tray is glass with whimsical black and shimmery gold designs, the center with a large apple and Georges Briard cursive signature on the bottom right-hand side. Hollywood Regency style small dish, vide poche, catch all or nuts appetizer plate. Dimensions: 6 x 6 inches square. About the artist: Georges Briard was the professional name of Jascha Brojdo, a Russian-born American designer and artist known for his contributions to mid-century modern glassware...
Art Glass
Valdemar Petersen Vide-Poche Dish, Mid-Century Stoneware, Denmark
By Bing & Grøndahl, Bode Willumsen, Axel Salto, Valdemar Petersen, Jørgen Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sturdy midcentury organic modern decorative vide-poche dish handmade in the 1960s for Bing & Grondahl by the artist Valdemar Petersen (1899-1991). Square shaped bowl with soft co...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Cast Bronze Decorative Leaf Vide Poche, Medium
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Elegant handmade cast bronze leaf in a polished bronze finish. They may be used as a bowl or just a beautiful decorative object. Each of these splend...
Bronze
$335Sale Price|33% Off
H 2.25 in W 6 in D 5.25 in
Murano Blue White and Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Dish Ring Bowl
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, white and gold flecks art glass seashell bowl / sculpture. Created in the manner of the Barovier e Toso Company. It is profusely covered in ...
Gold Leaf
$365 / set
H 1.19 in W 6.5 in D 7.88 in
Set of 3 Handmade Cast Bronze Leaves Decorative Dishes, Vide Poches
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Cluster of bronze leaves. Each of these splendid bronze leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, ...
Bronze
Italian Onyx Marble Stone Jewelry Dish Keep All Vide Poche Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Elegant Italian onyx marble vide poche, crafted in the Mid Century Modern period. This beautifully polished stone dish showcases a striking natural pattern in warm shades of honey, a...
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Decorative Handmade Cast Brass Leaf Vide Poche, Large
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Each of these splendid brass leaves is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish of this noble ...
Brass
$303 / set
H 1.19 in W 6.5 in D 7.88 in
Set of 3 Handmade Cast Brass Leaves Decorative Dishes, Vide Poches
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Cluster of splendid bronze leaves, each of which is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished capturing the raw finish ...
Brass
Mid Century French Polished Onyx Vide Poche Dish Ashtray
Located in London, GB
Mid Century French Polished Onyx Vide Poche Dish C.1950 In very good condition commensurate of age.
Onyx
$388Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.13 in W 13.5 in D 6.5 in
1950s Retro Midcentury Perforated Metal Basket Office Desk Car Key Dish Bowl
By Richard Galef
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Architectural tabletop key basket.
Steel
$464
H 0.79 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Exceptional Black Forest Carved Wood Fern Leaf Vide Poche Dish Bowl Brienz
By Black Forest, Brienz Switzerland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Antique German or Swiss sculptural fern leaf shaped bowl or empty pocket. This is a remarkable piece of best craftsmanship regarding its finest carving, dating back to approximately ...
Wood
Midcentury Enamel Bowl, 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Midcentury Enamel Bowl 1960s. Beautiful and colorful enameled bowl made in the middle of the 20th century. Great colors and execution. The d...
Enamel
$1,199 / set
H 0.99 in Dm 3.35 in
Set of 3 Faience Dishes by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
By Stig Lindberg, Gustavsberg
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of 3 beautiful faience dishes with amazing geometric patterns. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg...
Ceramic, Earthenware
Mid Century Georges Briard Hot Air Balloon Glass Tray
By Georges Briard
Located in Fairfield, CA
A gorgeous Mid Century square art glass tray by Georges Briard. Made of white blown glass and decorated with a hot air balloon design in metallic gold, blue, and green. Signed by Geo...
Glass
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H 1.25 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in
Art Deco Style Georges Briard Milk Glass Trinket Dish with Golden Harvest Design
By Georges Briard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vide poche or trinket dish created of bent milk glass, and accented with a gold wheat design. Known as the golden harvest wheat motif, this piece will be a wonderful accent piece t...
Milk Glass
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H 3 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
George Briard Mid-Century Modern Oven to Table Lemon Tree Serving Dishes, 1960s
By Georges Briard
Located in Miami, FL
George Briard Mid-Century Modern oven to table serving dishes. In the elegant and fun lemon tree decoration, this set consists of a square covered bowl perhaps for vegetables or cass...
Ceramic, Porcelain