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.
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Walnut & Fabric Dresser "Catch All" by Georges Briard
By Georges Briard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century walnut & fabric dresser "catch all" by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 10" W x 9" D x 1.5" H. Cool piece in grea...
Walnut
$690 / item
H 0.79 in W 9.85 in D 1.03 in
Brass Paperknife by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mid-Century Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperknife by Carl Auböck with glanced splint.
Brass
Max Le Verrier Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All, Libra Zodiac
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Miami, FL
Max Le Verrier Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All, Libra Zodiac Bronze by Max Le Verrier that makes a great key holder/vide-poche, Libra Zodiac Bronze Vide Poche. The balance symbols ...
Bronze
$490 / item
H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 0.6 in
Brass Paperknife #7209 by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Mid-Century Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass paperknife #7209 by Carl Auböck.
Brass
$554
H 1.58 in W 9.65 in D 9.65 in
Anthroposophical Rudolf Steiner Hand-Carved Wood Vide Poche Catch All ca. 1930s
By Rudolf Steiner
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This unique hand-carved wooden vide poche or catch-all tray is crafted in the anthroposophical style associated with Rudolf Steiner. Dating to the 1930s-1950s, it features a deeply textured chip-carved interior with an organic, flowing pattern, contrasted by smooth, rounded edges. Made of light-toned wood, likely linden wood, the tray exhibits a warm patina and fine craftsmanship typical of Waldorf or anthroposophical design principles. A rare and functional piece, it serves as an elegant entryway organizer...
Wood
$795
H 1.38 in Dm 6 in
French Art Deco Bronze Catch All, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Signed
By Loys, Max Le Verrier
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Art Deco Bronze Vide Poche or Catch All signed Loys, Max Le Verrier Style Bronze Vide Poche Bronze vide poche in the manner of Max Le Verrier pieces. This charmin...
Bronze
$1,850 / set
H 4.5 in W 6 in D 2 in
Late 20th Century American Mid Century Modern A - Z Bookends by, Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Pair of Mid Century Modern cast iron "A-Z" Iron Bookends finished in original gilt finish. They are each signed "@ C Jere 1970" They are In great vintage condition with some loss o...
Iron
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
$695
H 13 in W 2 in D 0.38 in
George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s
By George Nelson
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates design attributed Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. Unsigned. The ruler is about 13 inch...
Lucite
Mid-Century Bakelitte Rottary Telephone by Tesla, 1950s
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
- Mid-Century Bakelitte Rottary Telephone by Tesla, 1950s, - made of bakelitte, - shows signs of wear and age (scratches, etc.), - in good original condition,
Bakelite
$650
H 5.75 in W 4 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Walnut Pencil or Pen Holder by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte
By Sergio Dello Strologo, Xilarte
Located in Austin, TX
A highly sculptural Mid-Century pen or pencil holder and temper by Sergio Dello Strologo for Xilarte, Milano, Italy. Crafted of finely figured, turned walnut. The 12 slender, cylind...
Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Cobolt Blue Sommerso Vase by Flavio Poli
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Venician made Sommerso faceted vase in cobolt blue color by the Murano based artist Flavio Poli. This piece of art is from around 1960 for "Seguso Vetri ...
Art Glass
$370Sale Price|43% Off
H 6.5 in W 5 in D 4 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Enamel Bookends by Ernest John
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut and enamel bookends. Signed by Ernest John. The perfect accessory to a mid century office. Colorful and vibrant. These can parcel ship for $29 domes...
Copper, Enamel