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.
1960s American Midcentury Serving Tray by Georges Briard Signed in Walnut/Brass
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.
Brass
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...
Metal, Enamel
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...
Teak, Laminate
$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.
Art Glass
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.
Metal
Georges Briard Walnut Cutting Board with Golf Themed Tile Insert
By Georges Briard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Georges Briard designed cutting board in walnut with a white inset tile cutting surface decorated in gold in his "Golf" pattern, made to accompany rocks and highball glasses of the s...
Ceramic, Walnut
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.
Bamboo, Cane, Lucite
Danish Vintage Teak Serving Trays 1960s Set of 4
By Silva, Wiggers
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, ...
Glass, Teak
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.
Faux Leather
$701
H 2.37 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Italian MidCentury Serving Tray Basket in Lucite, Rattan and Brass, 1970
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian MidCentury Serving Tray Basket in Lucite, Rattan and Brass, 1970 Gorgeous serving tray or basket, in the shape of a shell, made of Lucite, rattan and brass. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Braided rattan is cast within the Lucite acrylic material. Beautiful workmanship. The brass part is kept in original vintage version, with the patina from that time. Since the shape is as a shell, the tray inside...
Brass
$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.
Wood
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 ...
Rattan, Wood
Kamari Woods Teak Serving Tray
Located in Pasadena, TX
This teak serving tray was manufactured in the Philippines. It's square with curved ends.
Teak
$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.
Wood
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
Tin
$220
H 0.75 in W 21.38 in D 15.75 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.
Wood
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.
Brass
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...
Gold
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 ...
Brass