Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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.

Creator: Georges Briard

Georges Briard Tole De Lys Colonial Themed Tray

$235

Georges Briard Tole De Lys Colonial Themed Tray

By Georges Briard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Tole De Lys baked enamel metal serving tray, designed by Georges Briard, shown in the 1961-1962 product catalogue. Fabulous Jade Green backing color with gold lining to the pier...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage MCM "Simplicity" Teak Serving Tray by Georges Briard

$250

Vintage MCM "Simplicity" Teak Serving Tray by Georges Briard

By Georges Briard

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice vintage MCM "Simplicity" teak serving tray by Georges Briard, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition (the center has a moderately scratched black laminate cuttin...

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

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Teak, Laminate

1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray

$408Sale Price|33% Off

1970s Mid Century Signed Georges Briard Decorated Ceramic/Porcelain Serving Tray

By Georges Briard

Located in Opa Locka, FL

1970's Mid Century Ceramic/ Porcelain Serving Tray Signed by Georges Briard. Beautifully decorated.

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Art Glass

Bamboo and Red Lucite Serving Tray, Signed, Italy, 1970s

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.75 in W 16 in D 23.5 in

Bamboo and Red Lucite Serving Tray, Signed, Italy, 1970s

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Rectangular serving tray in red lucite framed with bamboo and cane wrapping. Signed by artist in brass. Circa 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Bamboo, Cane, Lucite

Georges Briard Vintage Ice Bucket

$390

H 13 in W 8 in D 8 in

Georges Briard Vintage Ice Bucket

By Georges Briard

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Unique faux leather ice bucket by Georges Briard. Very good original condition and ready for use.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Faux Leather

Danish Vintage Teak Serving Trays 1960s Set of 4

$330 / set

H 0.6 in W 25.79 in D 15.16 in

Danish Vintage Teak Serving Trays 1960s Set of 4

By Wiggers, Silva

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish vintage teak serving trays 1960s set of 4. Danish Mid-Century Modern teak trays. This set consists of: A large oval tray by Silva, ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Glass, Teak

Antique Black and Gold Tole Serving Tray or Wall Hanging

$750

H 1.5 in W 29.25 in D 22.25 in

Antique Black and Gold Tole Serving Tray or Wall Hanging

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Black and Gold Tole Serving Tray or Wall Hanging, Italy, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Metal

Vintage Taverneau by Arthur Umanoff Serving Tray 1960s

$250

H 1 in W 20.75 in D 5.75 in

Vintage Taverneau by Arthur Umanoff Serving Tray 1960s

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Offered is a 1960s Taverneau wood oblong tray platter designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor via his studio, Pantalcraft, made in Haiti. From his biography "All of Umanoff’s designs ...

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1960s Haitian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Rattan, Wood

Stunning Italian Florentine Gilded Gilt Wood Serving Tray Toleware Tole, 1960s

$160

H 0.75 in W 18.88 in D 14.25 in

Stunning Italian Florentine Gilded Gilt Wood Serving Tray Toleware Tole, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1960s Italian giltwood serving tray. Minor patina and paint lost gives this piece a classy statement. A nice addition to any table or room.

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Wood

Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s

$697

H 1.19 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in

Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful mid-century rectangular serving tray fully made in a gorgeous and vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is att...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Metal, Brass

Stunning Italian Florentine Gilded Gilt Wood Serving Tray Toleware Tole, 1960s

$180

H 1.13 in W 21.75 in D 14.13 in

Stunning Italian Florentine Gilded Gilt Wood Serving Tray Toleware Tole, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning, 1960s Italian giltwood serving tray. Minor patina and paint lost gives this piece a classy statement. A nice addition to any table or room.

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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Wood

Vintage Art Deco Serving Tray, circa 1930

$195

H 1.13 in W 25 in D 15.25 in

Vintage Art Deco Serving Tray, circa 1930

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Art Deco Serving Tray Walnut Ply-wd, circa 1930, USA "in good vintage condition with minor "imperfections" and "knicks" on the back" "o...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Plywood

English Tole Chinoiserie Painted Tray, mid 19th century

$1,725

H 1 in W 28.25 in D 21.75 in

English Tole Chinoiserie Painted Tray, mid 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of rectangular form with rounded corners and a raised edge, painted with chinoiserie decoration

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Tin

Don Shoemaker Serving Tray

$750

H 1.38 in W 21.86 in D 12.6 in

Don Shoemaker Serving Tray

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Wood

Kamari Woods Teak Serving Tray

$96Sale Price|20% Off

H 1 in W 12 in D 12 in

Kamari Woods Teak Serving Tray

Located in Pasadena, TX

This teak serving tray was manufactured in the Philippines. It's square with curved ends.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Teak

Previously Available Items

1950s American Midcentury Serving Tray by Georges Briard Signed

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H 1.5 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in

1950s American Midcentury Serving Tray by Georges Briard Signed

By Georges Briard

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful solid walnut tray with center tile, with decorative design in the style of Fornasetti, nice little brass feet and great condition signed by Georges Briard.

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

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Brass

Signed George Briard Optical Glass Graphic Oblong Tray

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H 1 in W 16.5 in D 7 in

Signed George Briard Optical Glass Graphic Oblong Tray

By Georges Briard

Located in North Miami, FL

This lovely glass serving tray has a wonderful graphic pattern in gold over clear. It is signed Georges Briard and is mid century modern. Great for serving or as a desk accessory. T...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Gold

Set of 5 Georges Briard Mosaic Serving Dishes Trays Mid-century Modern

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H 1 in W 16.75 in D 8 in

Set of 5 Georges Briard Mosaic Serving Dishes Trays Mid-century Modern

By Georges Briard

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely set of signed Georges Briard green and blue mosaic serving dishes or trays. Brass on the outside, pieces of blue and green mirrored glass mosaic the inside. This is rare to ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Georges Briard Serving Pieces

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Brass

Georges Briard serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Georges Briard serving pieces 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 serving pieces, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original serving pieces 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 serving pieces by Herbert Krenchel, S.C.I. Laveno, and Digsmed. Prices for Georges Briard serving pieces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $250 and can go as high as $610, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $275.